Cadillac Escalade: Battery Replacement
Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC. See “REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY” under Key and Lock Messages for additional information.
Notice: When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter.
To replace the battery:
1. Separate the transmitter with a flat, thin object inserted into the notch,
located above the metal base.
2. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object.
3. Insert the new battery, positive side facing up. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent
battery.
4. Snap the transmitter back together.
Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed to this vehicle will work. If a transmitter
is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer.
When the replacement transmitter is ...
Remote Vehicle Start
This feature allows you to start the engine from outside of the vehicle. It may
also start up the vehicle's heating or air conditioning systems and rear window
defogger. Normal operation of the ...
See also:
Anti-theft Alarm System Messages
SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM
This message displays when there is a problem with the theft-deterrent system.
The vehicle may or may not restart so you may want to take the vehicle to your dealer
...
Brake booster
Check the brake booster function as
follows:
1. With the engine off, depress and
release the foot brake pedal more than
20 times. When the foot brake pedal
movement (distance of travel) rema ...
Heated seats (if so equipped)
WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use the
seat heater if you or the occupants cannot
monitor elevated seat temperatures or have
an inability to feel pain in body parts that
contact t ...
