How to Remote Start an STS

The Cadillac STS offers owners the ability to remote start their car with a handheld remote and transmitter system. This technology is useful during cold winter days when you would like to heat your car up before driving. You must use the right sequence of buttons to start your STS automatically.

  • Turn your car off and your close its doors.

  • Press and release the Lock button on your remote until the locks click or the lights flash. Do this before pressing the starter button.

  • Press and hold the starter button on the remote until the engine turns on. Rrelease the button and the engine will remain on for 10 minutes.

  • Press the lock button again and hold the starter button to start the engine an additional time after the first period of 10 minutes has elapsed.

  • Press the lock button while the engine is running, then press and hold the starter button to stop the engine from running and turn off the automatic starter.