Cadillac sts 2005 User Manual
When the engine is off, press this button to place the
vehicle in accessory mode. ACCESSORY ACTIVE will
display on the Driver Information Center (DIC). This mode
allows you to use things like the radio and the windshield
wipers while the engine is off. Use accessory mode if you
must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is off,
for example, if your vehicle is being pushed or towed. If
the door is open while in accessory mode, the key in
reminder chime will sound continuously.
vehicle in accessory mode. ACCESSORY ACTIVE will
display on the Driver Information Center (DIC). This mode
allows you to use things like the radio and the windshield
wipers while the engine is off. Use accessory mode if you
must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is off,
for example, if your vehicle is being pushed or towed. If
the door is open while in accessory mode, the key in
reminder chime will sound continuously.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
The following accessories on your vehicle may be used
for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off:
for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off:
•
Radio
•
Power Windows
•
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Power to these accessories stops after 10 minutes or if
one of the front doors is opened. If you want power
for another 10 minutes, close all the doors and press the
OFF/ACCESSORY button to place the vehicle in
accessory mode. Press the button again and the vehicle
will return to RAP.
one of the front doors is opened. If you want power
for another 10 minutes, close all the doors and press the
OFF/ACCESSORY button to place the vehicle in
accessory mode. Press the button again and the vehicle
will return to RAP.
Starting Your Engine
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine will not start in any other position — that is
a safety feature. To restart when you are already
moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Your engine will not start in any other position — that is
a safety feature. To restart when you are already
moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.
The keyless access transmitter must be in the vehicle
for the ignition to work.
for the ignition to work.
Notice: Do not try to shift to PARK (P) if your
vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the
transmission. Shift to PARK (P) only when your
vehicle is stopped.
vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the
transmission. Shift to PARK (P) only when your
vehicle is stopped.
1. With your foot on the brake pedal, press the
START button. If no keyless access transmitter
is present, the DIC will display NO FOB
DETECTED. When the engine begins cranking, let
go of the button. The idle speed will go down as
your engine gets warm.
is present, the DIC will display NO FOB
DETECTED. When the engine begins cranking, let
go of the button. The idle speed will go down as
your engine gets warm.
If the battery in the keyless access transmitter is
weak, the DIC will display FOB BATTERY
LOW. You can still drive the vehicle. See “Battery
Replacement” under Keyless Access System
Operation on page 2-4 for more information.
weak, the DIC will display FOB BATTERY
LOW. You can still drive the vehicle. See “Battery
Replacement” under Keyless Access System
Operation on page 2-4 for more information.
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