Lost your key fob or need to program a new one for your 2013 Cadillac XTS? No need to rush to the dealership and spend a fortune. You can easily program a new 2013 Cadillac Xts Key Fob yourself right in your driveway. This guide provides simple, step-by-step instructions to get you back on the road quickly and without the unnecessary expense.
Step-by-Step Guide to Program Your 2013 Cadillac XTS Key Fob
Follow these instructions carefully to successfully program your new key fob:
Step 1: Prepare the Center Console and Key Fobs
Begin by opening the center console storage area of your Cadillac XTS. Locate and open the storage tray within the console. You’ll need to place your key fobs in the transmitter pocket, which is situated inside the center console storage area, between the driver and front passenger seats. Ensure you have both your recognized, working remote key fob and the new 2013 Cadillac XTS key fob you intend to program ready.
Step 2: Access Vehicle Key Cylinder
Next, you need to remove the key lock cylinder cap on your driver’s side door handle. Once removed, insert your vehicle key into the key lock cylinder.
Step 3: Initiate Programming Mode
This step is crucial to enter the key fob programming mode. Turn the key in the driver door handle counterclockwise (towards the front of the car), to the unlock position, five times in rapid succession within a 10-second timeframe. After successfully completing this step, the Driver Information Center (DIC) display inside your vehicle should show the message “READY FOR REMOTE #2, 3, 4, ETC.” This message indicates that your Cadillac XTS is now in programming mode and ready to learn the new 2013 Cadillac XTS key fob.
Step 4: Program the New Key Fob
Now, take the recognized, working remote key fob out of the transmitter pocket and replace it with the new 2013 Cadillac XTS key fob that you are programming. Make sure the new key fob is securely placed in the transmitter pocket.
Step 5: Complete Key Fob Learning
With the new 2013 Cadillac XTS key fob in the transmitter pocket, press the ENGINE START/STOP button located on your dashboard. When the new remote key fob is successfully learned by the vehicle’s system, the DIC display will update to indicate that it is ready to program the next remote. This confirms that the current 2013 Cadillac XTS key fob has been successfully programmed.
Step 6: Finalize and Test
Remove the newly programmed key fob from the transmitter pocket. Press the “lock” or “unlock” button on the new remote to test if it’s working correctly. If you have additional key fobs to program, repeat Steps 4–6 for each additional fob. Once you have programmed all desired key fobs, press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for approximately 12 seconds to exit the key fob programming mode.
Your new 2013 Cadillac XTS key fob should now be successfully programmed and ready to use. By following these straightforward steps, you’ve saved yourself a trip to the dealership and the associated costs. Enjoy the convenience of your newly programmed key fob!
