2010 - 2011 Cadillac CTS Remote Programming Instructions

Use this procedure if you already have a working-programmed remote. 

1. Vehicle must be off.
2. Place the working remote(s) in the cupholder. Have the new remote with you.
3. Insert the key into the key lock cylinder located on the outside of the driver's door.
4. Turn the key to the unlock position five times within five seconds.
5. The (DIC) Driver Information Center displays Ready to Learn Electronic key #2, 3 or 4
6. Place the new remote into the remote pocket with the buttons facing the front of the vehicle. (The remote pocket is inside the center console between the driver and front passenger seats).
7. A beep sounds once the remote is programmed. The DIC displays Ready to Learn Electronic Key #3 or 4, Or Maximum # Electronic Keys Learned.
8. Press the ignition control knob to exit Programming mode.
9. Remove the remote from the remote pocket and press unlock to the remote two times.
10. To program additional remotes, repeat Steps 6 through 9.

Use this procedure if you have no working remotes. 

1. The vehicle must be off.
2. Place the new remote into the remote pocket with the buttons facing the front of the vehicle. (The remote pocket is inside the center console between the driver and front passenger seats).
3. Insert the key into the key lock cylinder located on the outside of the driver's door.
4. Turn the key to the unlock position five times within five seconds.
5. The (DIC) Driver Information Center displays Ready to Learn Keys.
6. Press the ignition switch in.
7. The DIC reads Learn Delay Active Wait XX Min and counts down to zero.
8. The DIC displays Press Start Control To Learn Keys again.
9. Press the ignition switch in again.
10. Repeat Steps 7, 8 and 9
11. The DIC reads Learn Delay Active Wait XX Min and counts down to zero.
12. A beep sounds and the DIC reads Ready To Learn Electronic Key # X. All previously known remote Programming has been erased.
13. A beep sounds once Programming is complete. The DIC displays Ready To Learn Electronic Key #2
14. To program additional remotes, insert each remote in the pocket until a beep is heard and the DIC advances to the next electronic key number. Up to four remotes can be programmed. The DIC displays Maximum # Electronic Keys Learned and exits the Programming mode.
15. Press the ignition control knob if Programming is complete.
16. Press unlock on each newly programmed remote to complete the process.