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Question posted by garlguto on March 31st, 2014

2008 Cadillac Sts Remote Start Will Not Work Dic Says Accessory Active

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Owner's Manual - Page 1

2008 Cadillac STS/STS-V Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-8 Child Restraints ...1-28 Airbag System ...1-51 Restraint System Check ...1-66 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-14 Windows ...2-19 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-22 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-27 Mirrors ...2-40 Object Detection ...
Owner's Manual - Page 64

...during the system check. If you are large enough, using remote start to start your vehicle from a distance, if equipped, you start your sun visor says, "Never put a rear-facing child seat in fl...OFF, or the symbol for the right front passenger's position. The passenger sensing system works with sensors that children are safer if they are not part of the passenger sensing system...
Owner's Manual - Page 78

... System that lets you lock and unlock the vehicle's doors and access the trunk without removing the remote transmitter from a distance as much as 30 feet (10 m) away. See "Keyless Doors Unlock" ... Access System also lets you lock and unlock your vehicle's doors, open the trunk lid, remotely start the engine, and locate your vehicle, or sound your vehicle's alarm from your vehicle. Your...
Owner's Manual - Page 79

... program and recall memory settings when you press the unlock button on the keyless access transmitter. Press and hold G for more information. / (Remote Start): Press /to operate the remote start feature. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-12. See "Lights Flash at Unlock" and "Ext. (Exterior) Lights at Lock" under Vehicle Personalization on page 2-60 to...
Owner's Manual - Page 83

... the transmitter battery as soon as possible. Then, with push button start the vehicle. To replace the battery: 1. The DIC may damage the transmitter. Static from the top half. 2. Put ... transmitter and separate the bottom half from your vehicle before the transmitter works, it together so water will start button. Carefully pull the battery out of the circuitry. Make sure...
Owner's Manual - Page 84

... vehicle is still running, to start the engine from remote start operation to start button for at least three seconds or until the parking lamps turn off a remote start, do one time. button (ignition switch). To start the vehicle using the remote start . Aim the remote keyless access transmitter at the vehicle and press the remote start can be extended one of...
Owner's Manual - Page 85

...on page 2-29 for any of engine running . If you were to turn it on remote starting of the engine running have 15 minutes with 10 minutes of the following occur: •... 3-68. Check local regulations for more information regarding the keyless ignition. The remote start feature provides two separate starts, each with the engine running time has expired, 10 minutes is in view...
Owner's Manual - Page 97

... 2-6 and Trunk on . Valet Lockout Switch The valet lockout switch is turned on, the trunk cannot be unlocked with your key will also disable the remote start feature and the Universal Home...
Owner's Manual - Page 100

... keyless ignition with pushbutton start. 9/Acc. (OFF/ACCESSORY): When this button to work. 2-28 This mode ...or in PARK (P). After being towed. ACCESSORY ACTIVE will change to use things like the ...ACCESSORY mode and the regular brake pedal must be applied. When the engine is on the brake to start the engine. See Shifting Into PARK (P) on the Driver Information Center (DIC...
Owner's Manual - Page 101

... • Audio Steering Wheel Controls • Power Windows Power to these accessories will work . See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-80. 3. See "Battery Replacement" under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-80 for the ignition to work up to 20 minutes after starting it starts. To restart when you need to insert the fob into the...
Owner's Manual - Page 102

...start and no DIC message is turned off . Notice: Cranking the engine for up to 15 seconds maximum. This feature assists in your dealer/retailer. If you add electrical parts or accessories,...few seconds or until the vehicle starts. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try , to allow the cranking motor to work with the electronics in starting the engine and protects components....
Owner's Manual - Page 136

... on the radio, to return to the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU. 2-64 It will be heated or cooled when the vehicle is started using the remote start feature. You can then choose to activate any or all of the following features by following the instructions later in this feature, it on your vehicle. The mode...
Owner's Manual - Page 149

... position • The power tilt wheel and telescopic steering column position The following the instructions later in this feature • Other personalization settings, for example, remote start settings See Vehicle Personalization on the radio, to return to the main audio screen after 15 seconds. Turn the tune/select knob to the main...
Owner's Manual - Page 163

...will not see the signal. See "Turn Signal On" under DIC Warnings and Messages on for burned-out bulbs if the arrow fails to work when signaling a turn or lane change can be caused by... High/Low-Beam Changer Push forward on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. To re-activate high beams, pull lever toward you start your vehicle the low beams will appear on the turn signal/multifunction...
Owner's Manual - Page 207

...;ve minutes before turning off . See "Personal Settings Menu" under Vehicle Personalization on or during remote start, if programmed. The heated outside temperature is at or below freezing. Notice: Do not use ...off the engine. These actions may damage the rear defogger. The rear window defogger only works when the ignition is on page 2-60 for about 10 minutes after the button is ...
Owner's Manual - Page 211

... functions. They are working. Your vehicle also has a Driver Information Center (DIC) that works along with this section..., you know when there is a problem with one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to let you should not be alarmed when this happens. Warning lights come on briefly when you start...
Owner's Manual - Page 215

... may not be working properly. If the light does not come on and off, for a few seconds when you start the engine. See DIC Warnings and Messages on then, have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle. If you use remote start to yourself or others...
Owner's Manual - Page 247

... however, the hood area will not work when this message appears. SERVICE TIRE ...working properly. If the warning comes on and stays on the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) is limited to XXX, mph in English mode and km/h in Metric mode, because the vehicle detects a problem in the Navigation manual and DIC Operation and Displays on during the same ignition cycle. Also, the remote start...
Owner's Manual - Page 251

...same time, press the reset button. • ACCESSORY ACTIVE See Ignition Positions on page 2-28. •...Vehicle" under Keyless Access System Operation on page 2-6. • SHIFT TO PARK See Starting the Engine on page 2-29 and Shifting Into PARK (P) on page 2-36. &#...message that the trunk is left on your Driver Information Center (DIC). TURN SIGNAL ON This message displays and a chime sounds if ...
Owner's Manual - Page 499

... Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...5-116 Service Parts Identification Label ...5-116 Vehicle Personalization ...2-60 Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel ...2-77 Vehicle, Remote Start ...2-12 Ventilated Seats ...1-3 Ventilation Adjustment ...3-54 Visors ...2-22 U Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) ...2-45 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...5-79 Universal Home...

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