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2024 Cadillac CT4 Owner’s Manual

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2024 Cadillac CT4 Owner’s Manual

The Cadillac CT4 of 2024 is the most recent example of the brand’s commitment to both performance and luxury. This little luxury sedan offers a captivating driving experience by fusing cutting-edge technology with a stylish exterior. The CT4 makes a striking impression on the road with its characteristic Cadillac-style cues, which radiate sophistication and class. The CT4’s well-appointed cabin combines modern amenities with plush comforts to improve the driving and passenger experiences. It is anticipated to have a number of powerful engines under the hood, guaranteeing a responsive and exciting ride. Following in Cadillac’s footsteps of distinction in the premium car market, the 2024 Cadillac CT4 offers a classy and exhilarating driving experience in a compact luxury sedan.

Keys and Locks

Keys

Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with a remote key is dangerous and children or others could be seriously injured or killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the remote key in the vehicle, and children or others could be caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave children in a vehicle with a remote key.

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The mechanical key, inside the remote key, is used for the driver’s door and glove box. To remove the mechanical key, press the button on the side of the remote key near the bottom, and pull the mechanical key out. Never pull the mechanical key out without pressing the button. If it becomes difficult to turn the key, inspect the key blade for debris. Periodically clean with a brush or pick. See your dealer if a new mechanical key is needed. With an active OnStar or connected service
plan, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle.

Remote Key
If there is a decrease in the remote key operating range:

  • Check the distance. The remote key may be too far from the vehicle.
  • Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.
  • Check the remote key battery. See “Battery Replacement” later in this section.
  • If the remote key is still not working correctly, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service.

Remote Key Operation
The Keyless Access system allows for vehicle entry when the remote key is within 1 m (3 ft). See “Keyless Access Operation” later in this section. The remote key functions may work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle. Other conditions can impact the performance of the remote key.

Remote Key Left In Vehicle Alert
When the vehicle is turned off and a remote key is left in the vehicle, the horn will chirp three times after all doors are closed. To view available settings for this feature, touch the Settings icon on the infotainment home page. Select “Vehicle” to display the list of available options and select “Remote Lock, Unlock, Start”.

Remote Key No Longer In Vehicle Alert
If the vehicle is on, with a door open, and then all doors are closed, the vehicle will check for a remote key inside. If a remote key is not detected, the Driver Information Center (DIC) will display NO KEY FOUND and the horn will chirp three times. This occurs only once each time the vehicle is driven. To view available settings for this feature, touch the Settings icon on the infotainment home page. Select “Vehicle” to display the list of available options and select “Remote Lock, Unlock, Start”.

Keyless Trunk Opening
Press the touch pad on the rear of the trunk above the license plate if the remote key is within 1 m (3 ft).

Mechanical Key Access
To access a vehicle with a weak remote key battery.

Programming Remote Keys to the Vehicle
Only remote keys programmed to the vehicle will work. If a remote key is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer. The vehicle can be reprogrammed so that lost or stolen remote keys no longer work. Each vehicle can have up to eight remote keys matched to it.

Starting the Vehicle with a Low Remote Key Battery
For improved vehicle security, the remote key is equipped with a motion sensor. When starting the vehicle, if the remote key has been idle for a while, the DIC may display KEY IN SLEEP MODE, MOVE KEY, THEN START. Move the remote key slightly and try starting the vehicle. When starting the vehicle, if the remote key battery is depleted or there is signal interference, the DIC may display NO KEY FOUND, REPLACE BATTERY IN KEY or NO REMOTE KEY WAS DETECTED PLACE KEY IN KEY POCKET THEN START YOUR VEHICLE, follow the steps shown below.

Remote Vehicle Start
This feature allows the engine to be started from outside the vehicle. It is not available on vehicles with a manual transmission. 

2024-Cadillac-CT4-Owner-s-Manual-fig-2 : This button on the remote key is for remote start. The climate control system will use the previous settings during a remote start. The rear window defogger may come on during remote start based on cold ambient conditions. The rear defog indicator light does not come on during remote start. If equipped, the heated and ventilated front seats may also come on when the vehicle personalization setting is enabled. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 34. If equipped with a remote start heated steering wheel, it may come on during a remote start. See Heated Steering Wheel 0 76. Laws in some local communities may restrict the use of remote starters. For example, some laws may require a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view. Check local regulations for any requirements. If your vehicle is low on fuel, do not use the remote start feature. The vehicle may run out of fuel. The remote key range may be shorter while the vehicle is running. Other conditions can affect the performance of the remote key. See Remote Key 0 7. You are allowed multiple starts totaling 30 minutes of engine run time. The maximum run time of a single start is 15 minutes, and it will shut off automatically. You could do three 10-minute starts if you manually shut off after 10 minutes. The last 10-minute start would shut off automatically as your total 30 minutes will have been used.

Starting the Engine Using Remote Start

  1. Press 2024-Cadillac-CT4-Owner-s-Manual-fig-2twice on the remote key. The turn signal lamps will flash. The lamps flash to confirm the request to remote start the vehicle has been received. During the remote start, the parking lamps will remain on as long as the engine is running.
  2. The engine will shut off after 15 minutes or after the remainder of the 30-minute total running time is used unless you stop the remote start before the engine running has completed or the vehicle is turned on.
  3. After entering the vehicle during a remote start, press the brake and ENGINE START/STOP with the remote key in the vehicle to drive the vehicle.

Additional Engine Run Time
Remote start can be used for up to 30 minutes of total engine run time. After two remote starts of 15 minutes, or multiple shorter time starts totalling 30 minutes have been used, the vehicle must be started normally before the remote start can be used again.

Cancelling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do any of the following:

  • Press2024-Cadillac-CT4-Owner-s-Manual-fig-2
  • . The parking lamps will turn off.
  • Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
  • Turn the vehicle on and then back off.

Conditions in Which Remote Start Will Not Work
The remote start will not operate if any of the following occur:

  • The ignition is in any mode other than off.
  • A remote key is in the vehicle.
  • The hood is not closed.
  • The hazard warning flashers are on.
  • There is an emission control system malfunction.
  • The engine coolant temperature is too high.
  • The oil pressure is low.
  • The 30 minutes of engine run time have been used.
  • The vehicle is not in P (Park).

Door Locks

Warning
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.

  • Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. The doors can be unlocked and opened while the vehicle is moving. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked. So, all passengers should wear seat belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven.
  • Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it.
  • Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop the vehicle. Locking the doors can help prevent this from happening.

To lock or unlock the doors from outside the vehicle:

  • Press2024-Cadillac-CT4-Owner-s-Manual-fig-6 or2024-Cadillac-CT4-Owner-s-Manual-fig-5 on the remote key.
  • Use the mechanical key in the driver’s door. The key lock cylinder is covered with a cap. See “Driver Door Key Lock Cylinder Access (In Case of Dead Battery)” later in this section.

To lock or unlock the doors from inside the vehicle:

  • Press2024-Cadillac-CT4-Owner-s-Manual-fig-5
  • or2024-Cadillac-CT4-Owner-s-Manual-fig-6
  • on the power door lock switch.
  • Pull once on the door handle to unlock the door and again to open the door.

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When the doors are locked and the remote key is within 1 m (3 ft) of the driver door handle, press the lock/unlock button. When unlocking from the driver door, the first press unlocks that door; press again within five seconds to unlock the passenger door and the trunk.

Driver Door Key Lock Cylinder Access (In Case of Dead Battery)2024-Cadillac-CT4-Owner-s-Manual-fig-4To access the driver door key lock cylinder:

  1. Pull the door handle (1) to the open position and hold it open until the cap removal is complete.
  2. Insert the mechanical key into the slot (3) on the bottom of the cap (2) and lift the mechanical key upward.
  3. Move the cap (2) rearward and remove.
  4. Use the mechanical key in the cylinder.

To replace the cap:

  1. Pull the door handle (1) to the open position and hold it open until the cap installation is complete.2024-Cadillac-CT4-Owner-s-Manual-fig-7
  2. Insert the two tabs (6) at the back of the cap between the seal (5) and the metal base (4).2024-Cadillac-CT4-Owner-s-Manual-fig-82024-Cadillac-CT4-Owner-s-Manual-fig-9
  3. Slide the cap forward and press the forward edge to install the cap in place.
  4. Release the door handle.
  5. Check that the cap is secure.

Free-Turning Locks
The door key lock cylinder turns freely when either the wrong key is used, or the correct key is not fully inserted. The free-turning door lock feature prevents the lock cylinder from being forced open. To reset the lock cylinder, ensure the correct key is fully inserted into the lock cylinder. Rotate the key until you feel the lock cylinder click back into place. Remove the key and reinsert fully, rotate the key to unlock the vehicle.

Power Door Locks2024-Cadillac-CT4-Owner-s-Manual-fig-10

2024-Cadillac-CT4-Owner-s-Manual-fig-5 : Press to lock the doors.
The indicator light in the switch will illuminate when locked.

2024-Cadillac-CT4-Owner-s-Manual-fig-6 : Press to unlock the doors.
If equipped, the fuel door is also locked or unlocked using these features.

Delayed Locking
This feature delays the actual locking of the doors until five seconds after all doors are closed. When

2024-Cadillac-CT4-Owner-s-Manual-fig-5is pressed on the power door lockswitch with the door open, a chime will sound three times indicating that delayed locking is active. The doors will then lock automatically five seconds after all doors are closed. If a door is reopened before five seconds have elapsed, the five-second timer will reset once all the doors are closed again. Press2024-Cadillac-CT4-Owner-s-Manual-fig-5 on the door lock switch again, or press

2024-Cadillac-CT4-Owner-s-Manual-fig-5 on the key, to override this feature and lock the doors immediately. Delayed locking can be programmed. To view available settings for this feature, touch the Settings icon on the infotainment home page. Select “Vehicle” to display the list of available options and select “Power Door Locks”.

Automatic Door Locks
The doors will lock automatically when all doors are closed, the ignition is on, and the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). If a vehicle door is unlocked, and then opened and closed, the doors will lock either when your foot is removed from the brake or the vehicle speed becomes faster than 13 km/h (8 mph).

To unlock the doors:

  • Press 2024-Cadillac-CT4-Owner-s-Manual-fig-6 on the power door lock switch.
  • Shift the transmission into P (Park).

Automatic door locking cannot be disabled.
Automatic door unlocking can be programmed. To view available settings for this feature, touch the Settings icon on the infotainment home page. Select “Vehicle” to display the list of available options and select “Power Door Locks”.

Lockout Protection
If the vehicle is on or in accessory mode and the power door lock switch is pressed with the driver door open, all the doors will lock and only the driver door will unlock. If the vehicle is off and locking is requested while a door is open, when all doors are closed the vehicle will check for keys inside. If any remote key programmed to the vehicle is detected and the number of keys inside has not reduced, the driver door will unlock and the horn will chirp three times. Lockout Protection can be manually overridden with the driver door open by pressing and holding on the power door lock switch.

If the vehicle is on or in accessory mode and the power door lock switch is pressed with the driver door open, all the doors will lock and only the driver door will unlock. If the vehicle is off and locking is requested while a door is open, when all doors are closed the vehicle will check for keys inside. If any remote key programmed to the vehicle is detected and the number of keys inside has not reduced, the driver door will unlock and the horn will chirp three times. Lockout Protection can be manually overridden with the driver door open by pressing and holding 2024-Cadillac-CT4-Owner-s-Manual-fig-5on the power door lock switch.

FAQs

What is the 2024 Cadillac CT4?

The 2024 Cadillac CT4 is a compact luxury sedan produced by Cadillac.

What distinguishes the CT4 from other Cadillac models?

The CT4 is a compact sedan known for its sporty design, agility, and a focus on delivering a balance of luxury and performance.

What are the expected engine options for the 2024 CT4?

The CT4 is expected to offer a range of engine options, including turbocharged four-cylinder and six-cylinder engines, catering to different erformance preferences.

What type of transmission does the CT4 come with?

The CT4 is likely to feature an automatic transmission, possibly an advanced eight-speed automatic or a ten-speed automatic, depending on the trim level.

Does the CT4 offer all-wheel drive (AWD) capabilities?

Yes, the CT4 is expected to offer AWD as an option, providing enhanced traction and stability in various driving conditions.

How many passengers can the CT4 accommodate?

The CT4 is typically designed to seat up to five passengers, with comfortable seating and a well-appointed cabin.

What are some notable design elements of the 2024 Cadillac CT4?

The CT4 is known for its sharp and sporty exterior design, Cadillac’s signature grille, and a stylish, modern interior with premium materials.

What technology features can buyers expect in the CT4?

The CT4 is expected to offer advanced infotainment and connectivity features, including a touchscreen display, smartphone integration, and driver assistance technologies.

Is there a high-performance variant of the CT4?

Cadillac may offer high-performance variants of the CT4, such as the CT4-V or a Blackwing edition, known for their increased power and sport-tuned suspension.

What is the expected price range for the 2024 Cadillac CT4?

Pricing for the CT4 may vary depending on trim levels, options, and regions, but it is typically positioned as a competitive option in the luxury compact sedan segment.

Does the CT4 have a warranty?

Cadillac typically offers a standard warranty package, including coverage for the vehicle’s components and systems. Specific details may vary by market.

What is the expected release date for the 2024 Cadillac CT4?

The specific release date may vary by region, but it’s generally expected to become available in 2023 or 2024.

Can the CT4 be equipped with advanced safety features?

Yes, the CT4 is expected to offer a suite of advanced driver assistance systems, including adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and more.

Is there a hybrid or electric version of the CT4 available?

In January 2022, there was no hybrid or electric version of the CT4 announced, but Cadillac’s lineup may evolve in response to market demands.

How does the 2024 Cadillac CT4 compete with other luxury compact sedans?

The CT4 competes by offering a combination of luxury, sporty performance, and advanced technology, aiming to appeal to buyers seeking an engaging driving experience.

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