2000 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual

The average range of this system is about 30 feet (9 m).At times you may notice a decrease in range. This isnormal for any remote keyless entry transmitter. If thetransmitter does not work or if you have to stand closerto your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this:Check the distance. You may be too far from yourvehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainyor snowy weather.Check the location. Other vehicles or objects maybe blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the leftor right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again.Check to determine if battery replacement orresynchronization is necessary. See the instructionsthat follow.If you’re still having trouble, see your dealer ora qualified technician for service.OperationWhen you pressthis symbol to unlockthe driver’s door, theparking lamps on yourvehicle will blinktwice. The parkinglamps and headlampswill remain on forabout 20 seconds.Pressing this button again within five seconds will unlockthe other doors. Pressing this button will also disarm theoptional theft-deterrent system and turn on the interiorlamps (for approximately 20 seconds).When you press this symbol to lock the doors(including the fuel door), the parking lamps will blinkonce. This also arms the optional theft-deterrent system.Press this symbol to open the trunk.Press this button to unlock the fuel door.2-8