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2006 Cadillac DTS Keyless Entry Remote Fob Smart Key Programming Instructions


Programming Instructions for 2006 Cadillac DTS Remote Fob

There are 2 possible procedures for this GM vehicle

NOTE: The instructions will not work for 2011 & Up vehicles. 2011 & Up vehicles require dealer or locksmith programming only

1. THIS PROCEDURE IS FOR VEHICLES WITH THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER. IT WILL BE A BUTTON TOTHE RIGHT OF THE STEERING WHEEL WITH A VEHICLE ICON AND THE LETTER i.

1.Insert key and switch the ignition ON (just shy of starting vehicle without cranking engine)
2. Press vehicle information button until PRESS TO RELEARN REMOTE KEY is displayed.
3. Press the set/reset button (button will have a checkmark) until REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE is displayed. Vehicle is nowin programming mode.
4. Press and hold LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same time on first remote for approximately 15 seconds. An acoustic signal willbe heard indicating successful programming.
5. Repeat step 4. to program additional remotes. You can have up to 8 programmed remotes for this vehicle. You must program ALLremotes including existing remotes.
6. To exit programming mode turn ignition OFF, remove key and test all remotes.


2. THIS PROCEDURE IS FOR VEHICLES WITHOUT THE DRIVERS INFORMATION CENTER.

1. Insert key into the ignition and turn to ON (Just shy of starting vehicle without cranking engine).
2. Press the trip odometer reset button until RELEARN REMOTE KEY is displayed.
3. Press and hold the trip odometer reset button for approximately 3 seconds until REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE displays.
4. Press and hold LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same time on first remote for approximately 15 seconds. An acoustic signal willbe heard indicating successful programming.
5. Repeat step 4. to program additional remotes. You can have up to 8 programmed remotes for this vehicle. You must program ALLremotes including existing remotes.
6. To exit programming mode turn ignition OFF, remove key and test all remotes.

Key Programming Information for 2006 Cadillac DTS

1. Insert the original, already programmed key in the ignition and start the engine.
2. After the engine has started, turn the key to off and remove the key.
3. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to on within 10 seconds of removing the original key.
4. The security light will turn off once the key has been programmed. It may not be apparent if the security lightwent on due to how quickly the key is programmed. If your vehicle does not have a security light (04-07 GrandPrix, Bonneville, Impala) wait 10 minutes and 45 seconds to make sure the key has been programmed.
5. Repeat steps 1 through 5 if additional keys are to be programmed.

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