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Cadillac 2011 Cadillac SRX Owner's Manual

Summary of 2011 Cadillac SRX

  • Page 1

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 2011 cadillac srx owner manual m in brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 initial drive information . . . . . . . . 1-4 vehicle features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 performance ...

  • Page 2

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 2011 cadillac srx owner manual m vehicle care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 general information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 vehicle checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 headlamp aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32 bulb replacement . . . . ...

  • Page 3

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 introduction iii the names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, gm, the gm logo, cadillac, the cadillac crest and wreath, and srx are trademarks and/or servic...

  • Page 4

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 iv introduction using this manual to quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Danger, warnings, and cautions...

  • Page 5

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 introduction v vehicle symbol chart here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the index. 0 : adjustable pedals 9 : airbag readiness light # : air conditioning !...

  • Page 6: Notes

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vi introduction 2 notes.

  • Page 7: In Brief

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 in brief 1-1 in brief instrument panel instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 initial drive information initial drive information . . . . . . . . 1-4 remote keyless entry (rke) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 remote ...

  • Page 8: Instrument Panel

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 1-2 in brief instrument panel.

  • Page 9

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 in brief 1-3 a. Air vents on page 8‑6. B. Turn and lane‐change lever. See turn and lane-change signals on page 6‑5. Driver information center (dic) controls. See driver information center (dic) on page 5‑28. C. Cruise control on page 9‑38. D. Instru...

  • Page 10: Initial Drive

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 1-4 in brief initial drive information this section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later...

  • Page 11

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 in brief 1-5 remote vehicle start with this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. Starting the vehicle 1. Press q on the rke transmitter. 2. Within two seconds, press and hold / until the turn signal lamps flash. Or for abou...

  • Page 12

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 1-6 in brief liftgate manual liftgate operation for vehicles without keyless access, unlock the vehicle before opening the liftgate. Press the touchpad located in the handle of the liftgate, above the license plate, and lift up to open. Do not press...

  • Page 13

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 in brief 1-7 windows driver side shown the power window controls are on each of the side doors. The driver door also has switches that control the passenger and rear windows. Operate the switch for the window by pressing to open and pulling to close...

  • Page 14

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 1-8 in brief power seats a. Power seat adjustment b. Seatback adjustment c. Lumbar adjustment to adjust a power seat, if equipped: . Slide control (a) forward or rearward, and up or down to adjust the power seat. See power seat adjustment on page 3‑...

  • Page 15

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 in brief 1-9 the vehicle will also automatically save driver seat, outside mirror, and adjustable throttle and brake pedal positions to the current driver remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter when the ignition is turned off. These automatically st...

  • Page 16

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 1-10 in brief heated and ventilated seats if available, the buttons are near the climate controls on the instrument panel. To operate, the ignition must be in on/run/start. Press m to heat the seat or h to cool the seat. For more information, see h...

  • Page 17

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 in brief 1-11 sensing system for passenger airbag united states canada and mexico the passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbags a...

  • Page 18

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 1-12 in brief power folding mirrors vehicles with power folding mirrors have controls on the driver door. To fold the mirrors: 1. With the selector switch in the o position, push the down arrow on the control pad. Both mirrors will automatically fo...

  • Page 19

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 in brief 1-13 3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you. 4. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Throttle and brake pedal adjustment if the vehicle has this feature,...

  • Page 20

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 1-14 in brief exterior lighting the exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. The exterior lamps control has four positions: o : briefly turn to this position to turn the automatic light control o...

  • Page 21

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 in brief 1-15 & : turn the & band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. If the vehicle has rainsense™, see following rainsense™ information. ( : turns the wipers off. 8 : single wipe, briefly move the wiper lever down. Several...

  • Page 22

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 1-16 in brief climate controls the heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. A. Fan control b. Power c. Auto (automatic operation) d. Zone e. Defrost f. Air delivery mode control g. Driver and passenger t...

  • Page 23: Vehicle Features

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 in brief 1-17 vehicle features radio(s) vol/ o : press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. Radio/band: press to choose between fm, am, or xm™, if equipped. Tune/info: turn to select radio stations. Press to show ...

  • Page 24

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 1-18 in brief setting the clock the vehicle has a digital and an analog clock. For detailed instructions on setting either clock, see clock (analog clock) on page 5‑7 or clock (digital clock) on page 5‑8. Turning the digital clock on or off 1. Pres...

  • Page 25

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 in brief 1-19 satellite radio vehicles with an xm™ satellite radio tuner and a valid xm satellite radio subscription can receive xm programming. Xm satellite radio service xm is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous united states and...

  • Page 26

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 1-20 in brief steering wheel controls if available, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. Y / z : press the y button to select the next favorite radio station or next cd, dvd, if equipped, or mp3 track. Press the z button to se...

  • Page 27

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 in brief 1-21 −set: press to set the speed and activate cruise control or make the vehicle decelerate. [ : press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. See cruise control on page 9‑38. Navigation system the vehicle's...

  • Page 28

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 1-22 in brief rear vision camera (rvc) if available, the rear vision camera displays a view of the area behind the vehicle when the vehicle is shifted into r (reverse). The display will appear on either the inside rearview mirror or navigation scre...

  • Page 29: Performance And

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 in brief 1-23 power outlets the accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or mp3 player. The vehicle has four accessory power outlets. The power outlets located below the climate control system inside...

  • Page 30

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 1-24 in brief stabilitrak ® system the stabilitrak system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system is on when the vehicle is started. . To turn off both traction control and stabilitrak, press and ...

  • Page 31

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 in brief 1-25 engine oil life system the engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays the change engine oil soon message when it is time to change the engine oil and filter. The oil life system should be reset...

  • Page 32

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 1-26 in brief . Replace the vehicle's tires with the same tpc spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. . Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. Roadside service u.S. Or canada: 1-800-882-1112 tty users (u.S. Or canada): 1-888-8...

  • Page 33

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 in brief 1-27 how onstar service works q : push this blue button to connect to a specially trained onstar advisor to verify your account information and to answer questions. ] : push this red emergency button to get priority help from specially tra...

  • Page 34

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 1-28 in brief see radio frequency statement on page 13‑20 for information regarding part 15 of the federal communications commission (fcc) rules and industry canada standards rss-210/220/310. Onstar steering wheel controls this vehicle may have a t...

  • Page 35: Keys, Doors And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 keys, doors and windows 2-1 keys, doors and windows keys and locks keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 remote keyless entry (rke) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 remote keyless entry (rke) system opera...

  • Page 36: Keys And Locks

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 2-2 keys, doors and windows keys and locks keys { warning leaving children in a vehicle with the keyless access transmitter is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows...

  • Page 37

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 keys, doors and windows 2-3 to remove the key, press the button near the bottom of the transmitter, and pull the key out. Never pull the key out without pressing the button. See your dealer if a new key is needed. Notice: if the keys get locked in t...

  • Page 38

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 2-4 keys, doors and windows remote keyless entry (rke) system operation the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter functions will work up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle. Keep in mind that other conditions, such as those previously stated, ca...

  • Page 39

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 keys, doors and windows 2-5 pressing k will disarm the theft-deterrent system. See anti-theft alarm system on page 2‑19. / (remote start): for vehicles with this feature, press q and then press and hold / within two seconds to start the engine from ...

  • Page 40

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 2-6 keys, doors and windows you may temporarily disable the keyless locking feature by pressing and holding the power door unlock button on the instrument panel for several seconds with a door open. Keyless locking will then remain disabled until th...

  • Page 41

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 keys, doors and windows 2-7 programming with a recognized transmitter (keyless access vehicles only) a new transmitter can be programmed to the vehicle when there is one recognized transmitter. To program, the vehicle must be off and all of the tran...

  • Page 42

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 2-8 keys, doors and windows programming without a recognized transmitter (keyless access vehicles only) if there are no currently recognized transmitters available, follow this procedure to program up to eight transmitters. This feature is not avail...

  • Page 43

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 keys, doors and windows 2-9 5. Press the ignition. When the transmitter is learned the dic display will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter. 6. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press k on the transmitter. To p...

  • Page 44

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 2-10 keys, doors and windows 3. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object. 4. Insert the new battery, positive side facing down. Replace with a cr2032 or equivalent battery. 5. Snap the transmitter back together. Remote vehicle start if ava...

  • Page 45

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 keys, doors and windows 2-11 extending engine run time for a 10 minute extension, repeat steps 1 and 2 while the engine is still running. The remote start can only be extended once. When the remote start is extended, the second 10 minute period wil...

  • Page 46

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 2-12 keys, doors and windows door locks { warning unlocked doors can be dangerous. . Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased ...

  • Page 47

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 keys, doors and windows 2-13 lockout deterrent lockout deterrent decreases the chances that the keys may be accidentally locked in the vehicle. When door locking is requested by pressing q on the instrument panel or q on the keyless access transmit...

  • Page 48: Doors

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 2-14 keys, doors and windows doors liftgate (manual) { warning exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate....

  • Page 49

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 keys, doors and windows 2-15 liftgate (power) power liftgate operation { warning exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/...

  • Page 50

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 2-16 keys, doors and windows use the power feature. The taillamps flash when the power liftgate moves. { warning you or others could be injured if caught in the path of the power liftgate. Make sure there is no one in the way of the liftgate as it ...

  • Page 51

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 keys, doors and windows 2-17 press and release & on the liftgate adjacent to the latch to close the liftgate. Pressing any liftgate button, or the touchpad switch while the liftgate is moving, stops it. Pressing the button or rke switch again rever...

  • Page 52

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 2-18 keys, doors and windows setting the power liftgate 3/4 mode to change the liftgate stop position: 1. Turn the liftgate switch to either the max, or the 3/4 mode position and power open the liftgate. 2. Stop the liftgate movement at the desired...

  • Page 53: Vehicle Security

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 keys, doors and windows 2-19 vehicle security this vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make it impossible to steal. Anti-theft alarm system this vehicle has an anti-theft alarm system. The led light, located on the instrument...

  • Page 54

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 2-20 keys, doors and windows disarming the system to disarm the system, either unlock the doors using the transmitter, or start the vehicle with a recognized transmitter in the vehicle. To avoid setting off the alarm by accident: . Lock the vehicle...

  • Page 55: Exterior Mirrors

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 keys, doors and windows 2-21 the system has one or more keyless entry transmitters that are matched to an immobilizer control unit in your vehicle. Only a correctly matched keyless entry transmitter will start the vehicle. If the keyless entry tran...

  • Page 56

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 2-22 keys, doors and windows power mirrors controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver door. To adjust the mirror: 1. Move the selector switch to l (left) or r (right) to choose the driver or passenger mirror. 2. Press the arro...

  • Page 57: Interior Mirrors

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 keys, doors and windows 2-23 a noise may be heard during the resetting of the power foldaway mirrors. This sound is normal after a manual folding operation. Heated mirrors (rear window defogger): press to heat the mirrors. See “rear window defogger...

  • Page 58: Windows

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 2-24 keys, doors and windows automatic dimming rearview mirror the vehicle may have an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror. Automatic dimming reduces the glare from the headlamps of the vehicle behind you. The dimming feature and the indicator...

  • Page 59

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 keys, doors and windows 2-25 power windows { warning leaving children in a vehicle with the keyless access transmitter is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or ...

  • Page 60

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 2-26 keys, doors and windows express‐down/up windows windows that have the express‐down/up feature allow the windows to be lowered and raised fully without holding the window switch. Press the window switch fully and release it to activate the expr...

  • Page 61

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 keys, doors and windows 2-27 if conditions prevent the window from closing and the window continues to auto-reverse, it is possible to close the window with the ignition in on/run/start by holding the window switch in the partially or fully pulled ...

  • Page 62: Roof

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 2-28 keys, doors and windows roof sunroof on vehicles with a sunroof, the switches are on the overhead console. The sunroof only operates when the ignition is in on/run/start or acc/accessory, or in retained accessory power (rap). See ignition posi...

  • Page 63

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 keys, doors and windows 2-29 to open or close the sunshade, press the open or close sunroof switch (b). Press the front or back of the sunshade switch to the first detent and hold, to open or close the sunshade to a desired position at a normal spe...

  • Page 64: Notes

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 2-30 keys, doors and windows 2 notes.

  • Page 65: Seats And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-1 seats and restraints head restraints head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 front seats seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 power seat adjustment . . . . . . . 3-4 lumbar adjustment . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 66: Head Restraints

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-2 seats and restraints child restraints older children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47 infants and young children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49 child restraint systems . . . . . 3-51 where to put the restraint . . . 3-53 lower an...

  • Page 67

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-3 1. To raise or lower the head restraint, press the release button while pulling up or pushing down on the head restraint. 2. Release the button then pull up or push down on the head restraint to make sure it is locked in pla...

  • Page 68: Front Seats

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-4 seats and restraints front seats seat adjustment { warning you can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden (continued) warning (continued) movement could startle and confuse y...

  • Page 69

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-5 to adjust the lumbar support, see lumbar adjustment on page 3‑7. Memory seats on vehicles with the memory feature, the “1” and “2” buttons on the outboard side of the driver seat are used to manually save and recall the posi...

  • Page 70

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-6 seats and restraints recalling rke memory positions (memory remote recall) the memory remote recall feature can recall the driver seat, outside mirrors, and adjustable pedals, if available, to previously stored rke memory positions when entering...

  • Page 71

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-7 easy exit driver seat this feature moves the seat rearward allowing the driver more room to exit the vehicle. To activate, place the ignition in off and open the driver door. If the driver door is already open, placing the i...

  • Page 72

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-8 seats and restraints thigh support adjustment adjust the manual leg extension by pulling up on the lever, and then pulling or pushing on the support to lengthen or shorten it. Release the lever to lock it in place. Reclining seatbacks { warning ...

  • Page 73

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-9 manual reclining seatbacks { warning you can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when...

  • Page 74

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-10 seats and restraints heated front seats { warning if you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. To reduce the risk of burns, people with such a condition should use care wh...

  • Page 75

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-11 the temperature performance of an unoccupied seat may be reduced. This is normal. The heated seats will not turn on during a remote start unless the heated seat feature is enabled in the vehicle personalization menu. See r...

  • Page 76: Rear Seats

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-12 seats and restraints rear seats split folding seatbacks with this feature, either side of the rear seatback can be folded down for more cargo space. Folding the seatbacks notice: folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cau...

  • Page 77

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-13 to raise the seatback: 1. Lift the lever on top of the seatback. Raise the seatback and release the lever. The rear seatback lock indicator (a) extends when the seatback is unlocked. 2. Push the seatback rearward until it ...

  • Page 78: Safety Belts

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-14 seats and restraints rear seat pass-through door some vehicles have a rear seat pass-through door in the center of the rear seatback. Fold down the center armrest and push down on the latch to open the door. Safety belts this section of the ma...

  • Page 79

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-15 in most states and in all canadian provinces, the law requires wearing safety belts. Here is why: you never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a serious one. A few crashes...

  • Page 80

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-16 seats and restraints get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... Or the instrument panel....

  • Page 81

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-17 or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. Qu...

  • Page 82

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-18 seats and restraints q: if i am a good driver, and i never drive far from home, why should i wear safety belts? A: you may be an excellent driver, but if you are in a crash — even one that is not your fault — you and your passenger(s) can be h...

  • Page 83

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-19 worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force ...

  • Page 84

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-20 seats and restraints q: what is wrong with this? A: the lap belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. { warning you can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap be...

  • Page 85

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-21 { warning you can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not on the pelvic bones. This could cause ser...

  • Page 86

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-22 seats and restraints q: what is wrong with this? A: the shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. { warning you can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, you...

  • Page 87

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-23 { warning you can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and nec...

  • Page 88

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-24 seats and restraints lap-shoulder belt all seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. The following instructions explain how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can sit up...

  • Page 89

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-25 to unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Before a door is closed, be sure the safety belt is out of the way. If a door is slammed against a safety belt, damage can occur to both the safety belt and the vehi...

  • Page 90

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-26 seats and restraints safety belt pretensioners this vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants. Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the safety belt assembly. They can help tighten the...

  • Page 91

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-27 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. { warning a safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. Th...

  • Page 92

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-28 seats and restraints to remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide. Slide the guide back into its storage pocket located on the side of the seat. Safety belt use du...

  • Page 93

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-29 safety system check now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system part...

  • Page 94: Airbag System

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-30 seats and restraints see your dealer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt system was not being used at the time of the crash. Have the safety belt pretensioner...

  • Page 95

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-31 { warning be sure that cargo is not near an airbag. In a crash, an inflating airbag might force that object toward a person. This could cause severe injury or even death. Secure objects away from the area in which an airba...

  • Page 96

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-32 seats and restraints { warning airbags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Do not sit unnecessarily close to the...

  • Page 97

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-33 where are the airbags? The driver frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side. Driver side shown, passenger side similar ...

  • Page 98

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-34 seats and restraints driver side shown, passenger side similar the roof-rail airbags for the driver, right front passenger, and second row outboard passengers are in the ceiling above the side windows. { warning if something is between an occu...

  • Page 99

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-35 frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds. For example: . If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a moving object. . If the vehicle...

  • Page 100

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-36 seats and restraints if the vehicle does not have a right front passenger seat and a rear seat, only the driver frontal airbag will deploy in a frontal impact. In any particular crash, no one can say whether an airbag should have inflated simp...

  • Page 101

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-37 rollover capable roof-rail airbags are designed to help contain the head and chest of occupants in the outboard seating positions in the first and second rows. The rollover capable roof-rail airbags are designed to help re...

  • Page 102

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-38 seats and restraints you can lock the doors, turn off the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers by using the controls for those features. { warning a crash severe enough to inflate the airbags may have also damaged important functions in ...

  • Page 103

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-39 passenger sensing system the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle is started. United ...

  • Page 104

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-40 seats and restraints a label on the sun visor says, “never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” this is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. { warning a child in a rear-facing child restraint can...

  • Page 105

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-41 . The right front passenger seat is occupied by a smaller person, such as a child who has outgrown child restraints. . Or, if there is a critical problem with the airbag system or the passenger sensing system. When the pas...

  • Page 106

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-42 seats and restraints if the on indicator is lit for a child restraint if a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit: 1. Turn the vehicle off. 2. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle. 3. Remove any additional items ...

  • Page 107

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-43 system to detect that person and enable the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag: 1. Turn the vehicle off. 2. Remove any additional material from the seat, such as blankets, cushions, se...

  • Page 108

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-44 seats and restraints servicing the airbag-equipped vehicle airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around the vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about ...

  • Page 109

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-45 in addition, the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position, which includes sensors that are part of the passenger seat. The passenger sensing system may not operate properly if the origi...

  • Page 110

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-46 seats and restraints airbag system check the airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag readiness light is working. See airbag readiness light on page 5‑17 for more information. Notice: if ...

  • Page 111: Child Restraints

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-47 child restraints older children older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle's safety belts. The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations...

  • Page 112

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-48 seats and restraints according to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. In a crash, children who are not buckled ...

  • Page 113

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-49 infants and young children everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use saf...

  • Page 114

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-50 seats and restraints { warning never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing ...

  • Page 115

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-51 { warning to reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash, infants need complete support. This is because an infant's neck is not fully developed and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body. In...

  • Page 116

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-52 seats and restraints (b) forward-facing child seat a forward-facing child seat (b) provides restraint for the child's body with the harness. (c) booster seats a booster seat (c) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's...

  • Page 117

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-53 endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or i...

  • Page 118

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-54 seats and restraints a label on your sun visor says, “never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” this is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. { warning a child in a rear-facing child restraint ca...

  • Page 119

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-55 depending on where you place the child restraint and the size of the child restraint, you may not be able to access adjacent safety belt assemblies or latch anchors for additional passengers or child restraints. Adjacent s...

  • Page 120

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-56 seats and restraints lower anchors and tethers for children (latch system) the latch system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier. The latch system uses a...

  • Page 121

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-57 top tether anchor a top tether (a, c) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (b) on the child restraint connects to the top tether an...

  • Page 122

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-58 seats and restraints to assist you in locating the lower anchors, each seating position with lower anchors has two labels, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. To assist you in locating the top tether anchors, the top tet...

  • Page 123

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-59 securing a child restraint designed for the latch system { warning if a latch-type child restraint is not attached to anchors, the child restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child coul...

  • Page 124

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-60 seats and restraints this system is designed to make installation of child restraints easier. When using lower anchors, do not use the vehicle's safety belts. Instead use the vehicle's anchors and child restraint attachments to secure the rest...

  • Page 125

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-61 . If you are using a dual tether in the rear outboard seating position and the head restraint has been removed, route the dual tether over the seatback. . If you are using a single tether in the rear outboard seating posit...

  • Page 126

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-62 seats and restraints . If you are using a dual tether in the rear center seating position, lower the adjustable headrest down to its stowed position and route the dual tether over the headrest. . If you are using a single tether in the rear ce...

  • Page 127

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-63 to remove the head restraint: 1. Partially fold the seatback forward. See rear seats on page 3‑12 for additional information. 2. Press both buttons on the head restraint posts at the same time, and pull up on the head rest...

  • Page 128

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-64 seats and restraints replacing latch system parts after a crash { warning a crash can damage the latch system in the vehicle. A damaged latch system may not properly secure the child restraint, resulting in serious injury or even death in a cr...

  • Page 129

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-65 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle un...

  • Page 130

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-66 seats and restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See lower anchors and tethers for children (latch system) on page 3‑56 for more inform...

  • Page 131

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-67 { warning a child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inf...

  • Page 132

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-68 seats and restraints you will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-fac...

  • Page 133

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-69 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. When installing a forward-facing c...

  • Page 134: Notes

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-70 seats and restraints 2 notes.

  • Page 135: Storage

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 storage 4-1 storage storage compartments glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 front storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 armrest storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 c...

  • Page 136

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 4-2 storage cupholders this vehicle has a cupholder equipped with a divider that can be adjusted to accommodate large containers or small containers. For large containers, push the button to move aside the divider and make the cupholder deeper. For ...

  • Page 137: Additional Storage

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 storage 4-3 button to access the storage tray. Push the passenger side button to access the main storage. There is an accessory power outlet and input jacks for auxiliary audio devices. See power outlets on page 5‑9 and auxiliary devices (radio with...

  • Page 138

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 4-4 storage 5. Insert the shade's pins in the channels (c) on both sides. 6. Slide the shade to the lower (b) position, or the half way open (a) position. Remove the cargo cover 1. Remove the cover from the channels and carefully roll it back up. 2....

  • Page 139

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 storage 4-5 cargo tie downs for vehicles equipped with cargo tie‐downs, the four tie-downs are located in the rear compartment of the vehicle. Use the tie-downs to secure small loads. Cargo management system to open the cargo management system, pres...

  • Page 140

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 4-6 storage rear storage area { warning an improperly latched and closed cargo cover, or cargo cover left in the open position, could be thrown about the vehicle during a crash or sudden maneuver. Someone could be injured. Be sure to return the cove...

  • Page 141

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 storage 4-7 u-rail for vehicles with a u-rail system, the fence can be moved to different positions on the u-rail track to secure cargo. Push both adapter buttons to move the adapters (b) on the straight part of the u-rail. To move the fence around ...

  • Page 142

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 4-8 storage storing the fence 1. Lift the cargo management system cover. 2. Release the cover from the prop rod as described in the previous steps. 3. Insert the top of the fence into the lower two clips (a). 4. Turn the bottom of the fence up and i...

  • Page 143

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 storage 4-9 cargo net { warning do not stack items higher than the upper end of the cargo net or hang anything from the net. Avoid items that have sharp edges or that apply excessive force to the net. If items are not properly stored, damage to the ...

  • Page 144

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 4-10 storage 5. Mount the cargo net to the cargo tie-downs located on the lower side panels. 6. Pull on the straps to tighten the net. Cargo net storage the cargo net can be removed from the vehicle and stored in the cargo management system. 1. Dis...

  • Page 145: Roof Rack System

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 storage 4-11 roof rack system { warning if something is carried on top of the vehicle that is longer or wider than the roof rack— like paneling, plywood, or a mattress— the wind can catch it while the vehicle is being driven. The item being carried...

  • Page 146: Notes

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 4-12 storage 2 notes.

  • Page 147: Instruments And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 instruments and controls 5-1 instruments and controls controls steering wheel adjustment . . . 5-2 steering wheel controls . . . . . . 5-2 horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 windshield wiper/washer . . . . . 5-3 rear window...

  • Page 148: Controls

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-2 instruments and controls airbag system messages . . . . 5-38 safety belt messages . . . . . . . 5-38 anti-theft alarm system messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38 service vehicle messages . . . 5-38 starting the vehicle messages . . ...

  • Page 149

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 instruments and controls 5-3 y / z : press the y button to select the next favorite radio station or next cd, dvd, if equipped, or mp3 track. Press the z button to select the previous favorite radio station or previous cd, dvd, if equipped, or mp3 t...

  • Page 150

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-4 instruments and controls & (adjustable interval wipes): turn the & band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. If the vehicle has rainsense™, see following rainsense™ information. ( (off): turns the wipers off. 8 (mist): sin...

  • Page 151

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 instruments and controls 5-5 wiper arm assembly protection when using an automatic car wash, move the windshield wiper lever to the off position. This disables the automatic rainsense windshield wipes and/or rear wipers. With rainsense, if the trans...

  • Page 152

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-6 instruments and controls the system turns off when the button is returned to the middle position. Z (rear wiper): for continuous rear window wipes. 5 (rear wiper delay): sets a delay between wipes. = (rear washer): push the windshield wiper leve...

  • Page 153

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 instruments and controls 5-7 see washer fluid on page 10‑24 for information on filling the windshield washer fluid. { warning in freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the ...

  • Page 154

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-8 instruments and controls clock (digital clock) the infotainment system controls are used to access the time and date settings through the menu system. See operation on page 7‑7 for information about how to use the menu system. See the separate n...

  • Page 155

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 instruments and controls 5-9 power outlets the accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or mp3 player. The vehicle has four accessory power outlets. The power outlets located below the climate control...

  • Page 156: Warning Lights,

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-10 instruments and controls ashtrays there may be an ashtray located under the climate control system on the instrument panel. Press the door to release the ashtray. To empty the ashtray, remove it from the instrument panel by holding the edges a...

  • Page 157

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 instruments and controls 5-11 instrument cluster english shown, metric similar.

  • Page 158

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-12 instruments and controls speedometer the speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). Odometer the odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles. This v...

  • Page 159

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 instruments and controls 5-13 english when the ignition is on, the fuel gauge indicates about how much fuel is left in the tank. An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. When the indicator nears empty, the l...

  • Page 160

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-14 instruments and controls english the gauge shows the fuel usage that the vehicle is currently achieving in mpg and in liters per 100 kilometers (¹/100 km). Min/20: is when the least efficient fuel economy usually occurs during acceleration or ...

  • Page 161

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 instruments and controls 5-15 engine coolant temperature gauge metric english this gauge measures the temperature of the vehicle's engine. If the indicator needle moves into the shaded area, the engine is too hot. If the vehicle has been operating ...

  • Page 162

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-16 instruments and controls passenger safety belt reminder light when the engine is started this light and the chime come on and stay on for several seconds to remind the passenger to fasten their safety belt. The light also begins to flash. This...

  • Page 163

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 instruments and controls 5-17 if the vehicle information display is selected, a full page screen displays at start-up that has the three seatbelt symbols. Once the passenger seatbelt is buckled, the corresponding seat belt symbol in the dic turns g...

  • Page 164

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-18 instruments and controls passenger airbag status indicator the vehicle has a passenger sensing system. See passenger sensing system on page 3‑39 for important safety information. The overhead console has a passenger airbag status indicator. Un...

  • Page 165

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 instruments and controls 5-19 charging system light the charging system light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show the light is working. The light turns off when the engine is started. I...

  • Page 166

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-20 instruments and controls if the malfunction indicator lamp comes on and stays on while the engine is running, this indicates that there is an obd ii problem and service is required. Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any pro...

  • Page 167

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 instruments and controls 5-21 the following may correct an emissions system malfunction: . Make sure the fuel cap is fully installed. See filling the tank on page 9‑52. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improp...

  • Page 168

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-22 instruments and controls the vehicle may not pass inspection if: . The malfunction indicator lamp is on with the engine running, or if the light does not come on when the ignition is turned to on/run while the engine is off. . The critical emi...

  • Page 169

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 instruments and controls 5-23 electric parking brake light metric english for vehicles with the electric park brake (epb), this light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer....

  • Page 170

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-24 instruments and controls if the regular brake system warning light is not on, the vehicle still has brakes, but not antilock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a...

  • Page 171

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 instruments and controls 5-25 traction control system (tcs)/stabilitrak ® light the stabilitrak system or the traction control system (tcs) indicator/warning light come on briefly when the engine is started. If the light does not come on, have the ...

  • Page 172

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-26 instruments and controls engine oil pressure light { warning do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle ser...

  • Page 173

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 instruments and controls 5-27 low fuel warning light this light is located near the fuel gauge and comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on as a check to show it is working. It also comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel. The light turns...

  • Page 174: Information Displays

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-28 instruments and controls front fog lamp light the fog lamp light comes on when the fog lamps are in use. The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off. See front fog lamps on page 6‑6 for more information. Lamps on reminder for vehicles...

  • Page 175

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 instruments and controls 5-29 dic operation and displays the dic has different displays which can be accessed by using the dic buttons located on the turn signal lever located on the left side of the steering wheel. The dic displays trip, fuel, veh...

  • Page 176

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-30 instruments and controls trip the trip display shows the current distance traveled, in either kilometers (km) or miles (mi) , since the trip odometer was last reset. The trip odometer can be reset to zero by pressing the trip reset stem or the...

  • Page 177

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 instruments and controls 5-31 turn by turn this display is used for the onstar or navigation system turn-by-turn guidance. See the onstar owner's guide or the navigation manual, if the vehicle has navigation, for more information. Speed and curve a...

  • Page 178: Vehicle Messages

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-32 instruments and controls it cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change. To reset the engine oil life system press the set/clr button while the oil life display is active. See engine oil life system on page 10‑14. Battery voltage this...

  • Page 179

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 instruments and controls 5-33 battery voltage and charging messages battery saver active this message displays when the vehicle has detected that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable point. The battery saver system starts reducing ce...

  • Page 180

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-34 instruments and controls compass messages cal this message is displayed when the compass needs to be calibrated. See compass on page 5‑7. – – – three dashes will be displayed if the compass needs service. See your dealer for service. Cruise co...

  • Page 181

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 instruments and controls 5-35 engine overheated — idle engine this message displays when the engine coolant temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down. Engine overheated — stop engine this message displays and a ...

  • Page 182

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-36 instruments and controls engine power messages engine power is reduced this message displays when the vehicle's engine power is reduced. Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle's ability to accelerate. If this message is on, but there is n...

  • Page 183

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 instruments and controls 5-37 lamp messages afl (adaptive forward lighting) lamps need service this message displays when the adaptive forward lighting (afl) system is disabled and needs service. See your dealer. See adaptive forward lighting (afl)...

  • Page 184

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-38 instruments and controls service traction control this message displays when there is a problem with the traction control system (tcs). See traction control system (tcs) on page 9‑34. Sport mode on this message displays when sport mode has bee...

  • Page 185

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 instruments and controls 5-39 tire messages service tire monitor system this message displays if there is a problem with the tire pressure monitor system (tpms). See tire pressure monitor operation on page 10‑64 for more information. Tire learning ...

  • Page 186: Vehicle

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-40 instruments and controls vehicle reminder messages ice possible drive with care this message is displayed when ice conditions are possible. Turn wiper control to intermittent first this message is displayed when attempting to adjust the interm...

  • Page 187

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 instruments and controls 5-41 climate and air quality select the climate and air quality menu and the following will be displayed: . Auto fan speed . Air quality sensor . Remote start auto seat cool . Remote start auto heated seats . Auto defog . A...

  • Page 188

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-42 instruments and controls auto rear defog this will allow you to turn the auto rear defog on or off. Press the menu / select knob when auto rear defog is highlighted to open the menu. Turn the knob to highlight on or off. Press the knob to conf...

  • Page 189

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 instruments and controls 5-43 auto wipe in reverse gear when on, and the front windshield wipers are on, the rear window wiper will turn on automatically when the vehicle is shifted into r (reverse). Press the menu / select knob when auto wipe in r...

  • Page 190

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-44 instruments and controls auto door unlock this allows selection of which of the doors will automatically unlock when the vehicle is shifted into p (park). Press the menu / select knob when auto door unlock is highlighted. Turn the knob to sele...

  • Page 191

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 instruments and controls 5-45 door unlock options this allows selection of which doors will unlock when pressing the unlock button on the rke transmitter. Press the menu / select knob when door unlock options is highlighted. Turn the knob to select...

  • Page 192: Universal Remote

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-46 instruments and controls universal remote system see radio frequency statement on page 13‑20 for information regarding part 15 of the federal communications commission (fcc) rules and industry canada standards rss-210/220/310. Universal remote...

  • Page 193

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 instruments and controls 5-47 programming the universal home remote system for questions or help programming the universal home remote system, call 1‐800‐355‐3515 or go to www.Homelink.Com. Programming a garage door opener involves time-sensitive a...

  • Page 194

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-48 instruments and controls “learn” or “smart” buttons 4. After steps 1 through 3 have been completed, locate the “learn” or “smart” button inside the garage on the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). The name and color of the button m...

  • Page 195

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 instruments and controls 5-49 if you live in canada, or you are having difficulty programming a gate operator or garage door opener by using the “programming the universal home remote system” procedures, regardless of where you live, replace step 2...

  • Page 196: Notes

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-50 instruments and controls 2 notes.

  • Page 197: Lighting

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 lighting 6-1 lighting exterior lighting exterior lamp controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 headlamp high/low-beam changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 flash-to-pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 daytime running lamps (drl) . . . . ....

  • Page 198

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 6-2 lighting it controls the following systems: . Headlamps . Taillamps . Parking lamps . License plate lamps . Instrument panel lights . Fog lamps the exterior lamps control has four positions: o (off): briefly turn to this position to turn the aut...

  • Page 199

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 lighting 6-3 daytime running lamps (drl) daytime running lamps (drl) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in canada. A light sen...

  • Page 200

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 6-4 lighting curve lighting the xenon light beam pivots based on the steering wheel position and vehicle speed of at least 10 km/h (6 mph). The headlamps shine at an angle of up to 15 degrees to the right or left of the direction of travel. Highway ...

  • Page 201

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 lighting 6-5 twilight sentinel also provides exterior illumination as you leave the vehicle. If twilight sentinel has turned on the lamps when the ignition is turned off, the lamps remain on until: . The exterior lamp control is moved from o to the ...

  • Page 202: Interior Lighting

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 6-6 lighting front fog lamps for vehicles with front fog lamps, the button is located on the exterior lamp control, on the outboard side of the steering wheel. The ignition and the low‐beam headlamps must be on to turn on the fog lamps. # : press to...

  • Page 203: Lighting Features

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 lighting 6-7 reading lamps there are reading lamps located on the overhead console and over the rear passenger doors. These lamps come on automatically when any door is opened. To manually turn the reading lamps on or off: for the overhead console r...

  • Page 204

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 6-8 lighting battery load management the vehicle has electric power management (epm) that estimates the battery's temperature and state of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery. When the battery's ...

  • Page 205: Infotainment

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-1 infotainment system introduction introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 theft-deterrent feature . . . . . . . 7-2 overview (radio with cd) . . . . . 7-3 overview (radio with cd/dvd and mem) . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 206

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-2 infotainment system to minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving, do the following while the vehicle is parked: . Become familiar with the operation and controls of the audio system. . Set up the tone, speaker adjustments, and preset ...

  • Page 207

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-3 overview (radio with cd) a. Vol/ o . Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume. B. Buttons 1 to 6 . Radio: saves and selects favorite stations. C. Tune . Radio: manually selects radio stations. . Cd: selects tracks. D...

  • Page 208

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-4 infotainment system f. L seek . Radio: seeks the next station. . Cd: selects the next track or fast forwards within a track. G. Y cd eject . Removes a disc from the cd slot. H. Cd . Selects the cd player when listening to a different audio sourc...

  • Page 209

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-5 overview (radio with cd/dvd and mem) a. Vol/ o . Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume. B. Buttons 1 to 6 . Radio: saves and selects favorite stations. . Mem: saves and selects favorite tracks and playlists. C. Tu...

  • Page 210

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-6 infotainment system d. Fav . Radio: opens the favorites list. . Mem: opens the favorites list. E. G seek . Radio: seeks the previous station. . Cd/dvd: selects the previous track or rewinds within a track. . Mem: selects the previous track or re...

  • Page 211

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-7 p. Del . Mem: delete the current track from mem. Q. O rec . Cd/dvd: records content from audio cds and mp3/wma cds. . Aux: records content from usb mass storage devices. R. Phone . Opens the phone main menu. . Mutes the audio...

  • Page 212

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-8 infotainment system menu system controls the menu/select knob and the back 0 button are used to navigate the menu system. Menu/select: press to: . Select or activate the highlighted menu option. . Confirm a set value. . Turn a system setting on ...

  • Page 213

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-9 turning a function on or off 1. Turn the menu/select knob to highlight the function. 2. Press the menu/select button to turn the function on or off. Entering a character sequence 1. Turn the menu/select knob to highlight the ...

  • Page 214

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-10 infotainment system adjusting the fader and balance 1. Press the tone button. 2. Select fader or balance. 3. Select the value. Press the back 0 button to go back to the tone settings menu. Adjusting the eq (equalizer) for vehicles that have an...

  • Page 215

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-11 system settings configuring the number of favorite pages to configure the number of available favorite pages: 1. Press the config button. 2. Select radio settings. 3. Select radio favorites. 4. Select the number of availabl...

  • Page 216: Radio

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-12 infotainment system radio am-fm radio control buttons the buttons used to control the radio are: radio/band: press to turn the radio on and choose between am, fm, and xm™, if equipped. Menu/select: press and turn to navigate the available menu...

  • Page 217

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-13 seek tuning (radio with cd/dvd and mem) briefly press g seek or l seek, to automatically search for the next available station. If a station is not found, the radio switches to a more sensitive search level. If a station st...

  • Page 218

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-14 infotainment system updating station & category lists if stations stored in the station list can no longer be received. 1. Turn the menu/select knob. 2. Select update am or fm station list, if the stations stored in the station list are no lon...

  • Page 219

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-15 press and release the g seek or l seek buttons to jump forward or back 30 seconds in the time shift buffer. When the radio station is changed, the buffer is cleared and automatically restarted for the current station. Conte...

  • Page 220

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-16 infotainment system selecting the xm band press the radio/band button to choose between the am, fm and xm bands. The last channel played in that band begins to play when that band is selected. Xm categories xm channels are organized in categor...

  • Page 221

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-17 storing an xm channel as a favorite channels from all bands can be stored in any order in the favorite pages. Up to six channels can be stored in each favorite page and the number of available favorite pages can be set. Sto...

  • Page 222

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-18 infotainment system xm messages xl (explicit language channels): these channels, or any others, can be blocked by request, by calling 1-800-929-2100. Xm updating: the encryption code in the receiver is being updated, no action is required. Thi...

  • Page 223

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-19 radio reception frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if items such as cell phone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory...

  • Page 224: Audio Players

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-20 infotainment system audio players cd player (radio with cd) the cd player can play audio cds and mp3 cds. The cd player will not play 8 cm (3 in) cds. Care of cds sound quality can be reduced due to disc quality, recording method, quality of t...

  • Page 225

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-21 control buttons the buttons used to control the cd player are: cd: press to use the cd player. L seek/ g seek : press to select tracks or to fast forward or rewind within a track. Info: press to display additional informati...

  • Page 226

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-22 infotainment system selecting an mp3 track using the control buttons: . Press the g seek or l seek button to select the previous or next track. . Turn the tune knob. Using the cd menu: 1. Turn the menu/select knob. 2. Select playlists / folder...

  • Page 227

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-23 if the bottom surface of a disc is dirty, take a soft lint free cloth, or dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution mixed with water, and clean it. Wipe the disc from the center to the outer edge. Care ...

  • Page 228

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-24 infotainment system inserting a cd or dvd with the printed side facing up, insert a disc into the slot until it is drawn in. Removing a cd or dvd press the y button. The disc is pushed out of the cd/dvd slot. If the disc is not removed after i...

  • Page 229

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-25 selecting an mp3 track using the control buttons: . Press g seek or l seek to select the previous or next track. . Turn the tune knob. Using the cd or dvd menu: 1. Turn the menu/select knob. 2. Select folder list. 3. Select...

  • Page 230

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-26 infotainment system selecting a chapter using the control buttons: . Press g seek or l seek to select the previous or next chapter. . Turn the tune knob. Using dvd menu: 1. Turn the menu/select knob. 2. Select chapter list. 3. Select the chapt...

  • Page 231

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-27 mass storage media (mem) infotainment systems with mem storage are able to record up to 1.1 gb (gigabyte) of music from audio cds, mp3/wma/aac discs, and usb storage devices. The mem player can also time shift audio from am...

  • Page 232

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-28 infotainment system re-recording a previously recorded disc if the disc or track has already been recorded to mem, the message “the song(s) is already recorded” displays. Stopping the recording press the o rec button while recording from an au...

  • Page 233

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-29 playing from mem playing back a previously recorded cd turn the tune knob to select a track if mem is already playing from the previously recorded disc. 1. Select recorded disc list. 2. Select the disc. 3. Select the track....

  • Page 234

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-30 infotainment system saving mem tracks as favorites favorites can be saved by pressing and holding one of the 1 to 6 buttons. Favorites can be stored according to the following list: playlist: adds currently playing track to the playlist select...

  • Page 235

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-31 adjusting the volume turn the vol/ o knob to adjust the volume of the infotainment system after the volume level has been set on the portable audio device. Usb port for vehicles with a usb port, the following devices may be...

  • Page 236

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-32 infotainment system connecting and controlling a playsforsure device (pfd) or zune™ connecting a pfd or zune connect the pfd or zune to the usb port. Searching for a track tracks can be searched for by: . Playlists . Artists . Albums . Song ti...

  • Page 237

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-33 tracks can be searched for by: . Playlists* . Artists . Albums . Song titles . Genres . Folder view *this only displays if a playlist is found on the device. To search for tracks: 1. Turn the menu/select knob. 2. Select sea...

  • Page 238

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-34 infotainment system bluetooth setup menu the bluetooth setup menu can be accessed with or without a device attached to the usb port. To select the bluetooth setup menu when a device is attached to the usb port and active: 1. Turn the menu/sele...

  • Page 239

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-35 to connect a paired device when another device is connected to the infotainment system: 1. Select the select device option from the bluetooth music setup menu. 2. Select the new device. 3. The active device is disconnected ...

  • Page 240

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-36 infotainment system auxiliary devices (radio with cd/dvd and mem) the optional aux input allows portable devices to be connected using the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack or the usb port. Portable devices are controlled by using the menu system des...

  • Page 241

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-37 searching for a track tracks can be searched for by: . Playlists . Artists . Albums . Song titles . Genres . Composers . Audiobooks the number of objects in each category is shown in parentheses after the category. To searc...

  • Page 242: Rear Seat

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-38 infotainment system tracks can be searched by: . Playlists . Artists . Albums . Song titles . Genres the number of objects in each category is shown in parentheses after the category. To search for tracks: 1. Turn the menu/select knob. 2. Sele...

  • Page 243

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-39 global off depending on the infotainment system, the rse system may have a global off feature. The global off feature disables all rse system features. Press and hold the radio power button for more than three seconds for g...

  • Page 244

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-40 infotainment system rse includes two 2-channel wireless headphones. Channel 1 is dedicated to the dvd player, and channel 2 is dedicated to rsa selections. The headphones are used to listen to various multi‐media. If the vehicle is not equippe...

  • Page 245

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-41 battery replacement to change the batteries: 1. Loosen the screw to the battery door located on the left side of the headphones. 2. Slide the battery door open. 3. Replace the two aaa batteries. 4. Replace the battery door ...

  • Page 246

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-42 infotainment system 3. Press the aux button a third time to change the left video screen source to the auxiliary device and the right video screen to the dvd player. 4. Press the aux button a fourth time to change the source of both video scre...

  • Page 247

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-43 push the video screen down into its locked position when it is not in use. The screen turns off automatically. Only the left rse seatback console contains the infrared transmitters for the wireless headphones. They may be v...

  • Page 248

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-44 infotainment system see “battery replacement” later in this section. Objects blocking the line of sight could also affect the function of the remote control. If a cd, dvd, or mp3 disc is in the radio dvd slot, the remote control o button can b...

  • Page 249

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-45 s (play/pause): press to start playing a dvd. Press to pause a dvd while it is playing. Press again to continue playing. Depending on the infotainment system in the vehicle, dvd playback may be slowed down by pressing s the...

  • Page 250

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-46 infotainment system the aux button also controls the source display between the left and right video screens as described in the table below: aux button press left screen right screen default state (no press) dvd media dvd media first press au...

  • Page 251

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-47 tips and troubleshooting chart problem recommended action no power. The ignition might not be turned on/run or acc/accessory. The picture does not fill the screen. There are black borders on the top and bottom or on both si...

  • Page 252

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-48 infotainment system tips and troubleshooting chart (cont'd) problem recommended action the auxiliary source is running but there is no picture or sound. Check that the rse video screen is in the auxiliary source mode by pressing the aux button...

  • Page 253

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-49 dvd display error messages the dvd display error message depends on which radio the vehicle has. The video screen may display one of the following: disc load/eject error or mechanical error: there are disc load or eject pro...

  • Page 254

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-50 infotainment system p (power): press to turn the rsa on or off. Volume: turn to increase or decrease the volume of the wired headphones. The left knob controls the left headphones and the right knob controls the right. Use the volume control o...

  • Page 255: Phone

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-51 when a cd or dvd audio disc is playing, press prog to go to the beginning of the disc or display disc info. If the front seat passengers are listening to a disc, this function may be inactive on some radios. When a disc is ...

  • Page 256

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-52 infotainment system voice recognition the voice recognition system uses commands to control the system and dial phone numbers. Noise: the system may not recognize voice commands if there is too much background noise. When to speak: a tone soun...

  • Page 257

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-53 the pairing process can be started by using the voice recognition system or the controls on the infotainment system. Pairing information: . Up to five cell phones can be paired to the bluetooth system. . The pairing process...

  • Page 258

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-54 infotainment system linking to a different phone to link to a different phone, the new phone must be in the vehicle and available to be connected to the bluetooth system before the process is started. 1. Press the config button. 2. Select phon...

  • Page 259

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-55 radio with cd/dvd and mem 1. Press the phone button. 2. Select phone book. 3. You can search through the list by selecting the letter group the phone book entry begins with, or press the select button to scroll through the ...

  • Page 260

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-56 infotainment system switching between calls (call waiting calls only) to switch between calls: 1. Turn or press the menu/select knob. 2. Select switch call from the menu. Conference calling conference calling and three‐way calling must be supp...

  • Page 261

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-57 bluetooth (voice recognition) using voice recognition to use voice recognition, press the b g button located on the steering wheel. The system responds differently depending on what kind of infotainment system the vehicle h...

  • Page 262

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-58 infotainment system pairing a phone 1. Press b g . For vehicles with a navigation system, say “hands free,” after the tone. 2. Say “bluetooth.” 3. Say “pair.” the system responds with instructions and a four‐digit personal identification numbe...

  • Page 263

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-59 deleting a paired phone if the phone name you want to delete is unknown, see “listing all paired and connected phones.” 1. Press b g . For vehicles with a navigation system, say “hands free,” after the tone. 2. Say “bluetoo...

  • Page 264

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-60 infotainment system using the “store” command 1. Press b g . For vehicles with a navigation system, say “hands free,” after the tone. 2. Say “store.” 3. Say the phone number or group of numbers you want to store all at once with no pauses, the...

  • Page 265

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-61 making a call calls can be made using the following commands. Dial or call: the dial or call command can be used interchangeably to dial a phone number or a stored name tag. Digit dial: this command allows a phone number to...

  • Page 266

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-62 infotainment system call waiting call waiting must be supported on the cell phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier. . Press b g to answer an incoming call when another call is active. The original call is placed on hold. . Press b g...

  • Page 267

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-63 to transfer audio from the bluetooth system to a cell phone during a call with the audio in the vehicle: 1. Press b g . 2. Say “transfer call.” to transfer audio to the bluetooth system from a cell phone during a call with ...

  • Page 268: Notes

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-64 infotainment system 2 notes.

  • Page 269: Climate Controls

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 climate controls 8-1 climate controls climate control systems dual automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 rear climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5 air vents air vents . . ....

  • Page 270

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 8-2 climate controls k. Outside air l. Rear window defogger automatic operation the system automatically controls the fan speed, air delivery, air conditioning and recirculation in order to heat or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature. When t...

  • Page 271

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 climate controls 8-3 to change the current mode, select one of the following: y (vent): air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. \ (bi-level): air is divided between the instrument panel outlets and the floor outlets. C (tri‐level): air is d...

  • Page 272

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 8-4 climate controls rear window defogger = (rear window defogger): press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. The rear window defogger turns off automatically after about 10 minutes. If turned on again it runs for about 5 minutes before turn...

  • Page 273

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 climate controls 8-5 rear climate control system for vehicles with the rear heat and air conditioning controls, they are integrated with the rear seat audio controls located in the center console. Rear climate control with rear seat audio controls a...

  • Page 274: Air Vents

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 8-6 climate controls automatic operation auto: press n until the auto setting is selected to control the rear temperature, air delivery, and fan speed automatically. Manual operation d c (fan control): press these buttons on the rear seat audio cont...

  • Page 275

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 climate controls 8-7 4. Release the two latches holding the service door. Lower the service door. 5. Remove the old air filter. 6. Install the new air filter. 7. Close the service door and latches. 8. Re‐install the upper portion of the glove box. S...

  • Page 276: Notes

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 8-8 climate controls 2 notes.

  • Page 277: Driving And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 driving and operating 9-1 driving and operating driving information defensive driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 drunk driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 control of a vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 278: Driving Information

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 9-2 driving and operating towing general towing information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-54 driving characteristics and towing tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-54 trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-58 towing equipment . . ...

  • Page 279

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 driving and operating 9-3 drunk driving { warning drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You can have a serious — or even fatal — collis...

  • Page 280

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 9-4 driving and operating braking see brake system warning light on page 5‑22. Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time. Average reaction time ...

  • Page 281

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 driving and operating 9-5 steering power steering if power steering assist is lost because the engine stops or the power steering system is not functioning, the vehicle can be steered but it will take more effort. Steering tips it is important to ta...

  • Page 282

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 9-6 driving and operating off-road recovery the vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the ac...

  • Page 283

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 driving and operating 9-7 of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel, or other material is on the road. For safety, slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because st...

  • Page 284

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 9-8 driving and operating other rainy weather tips besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include: . Allow extra following distance. . Pass with caution. . Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape. . Keep the windshield washer fl...

  • Page 285

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 driving and operating 9-9 { warning coasting downhill in n (neutral) or with the ignition off is dangerous. The brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down and they could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor bra...

  • Page 286

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 9-10 driving and operating blizzard conditions being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby. If possible, use the roadside service (u.S. And canada) on page 13‑8 or roadside service (mexico) on p...

  • Page 287

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 driving and operating 9-11 to save fuel, run the engine for only short periods as needed to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine off and close the window most of the way to save heat. Repeat this until help arrives but only when you feel reall...

  • Page 288

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 9-12 driving and operating vehicle load limits it is very important to know how much weight the vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and all nonfactory‐installed option...

  • Page 289

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 driving and operating 9-13 positions (a), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (b) in kilograms and pounds. The tire and loading information label also shows the tire size of the original equipment tires (c) and the recommended cold tire inflati...

  • Page 290

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 9-14 driving and operating example 1 a. Vehicle capacity weight for example 1 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). B. Subtract occupant weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = 136 kg (300 lbs). C. Available occupant and cargo weight = 317 kg (700 lbs). Example 2 a. Vehicl...

  • Page 291

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 driving and operating 9-15 refer to the vehicle's tire and loading information label for specific information about the vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed th...

  • Page 292

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 9-16 driving and operating the label will help you decide how much cargo and installed equipment your vehicle can carry. Using heavier suspension components to get added durability might not change your weight ratings. Ask your dealer to help you l...

  • Page 293: Starting And

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 driving and operating 9-17 starting and operating new vehicle break-in notice: the vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: . Do not drive at any one constant speed, fas...

  • Page 294

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 9-18 driving and operating adjust the throttle and brake pedals while the vehicle is in p (park) without pressing on the pedals. The pedals cannot be adjusted while the vehicle is in r (reverse) or when cruise control is engaged. The throttle and b...

  • Page 295

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 driving and operating 9-19 in an emergency: 1. Brake using a firm and steady pressure. Do not pump the brakes repeatedly. This may deplete power assist, requiring increased brake pedal force. 2. Shift the vehicle to n (neutral). This can be done wh...

  • Page 296

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 9-20 driving and operating to start the vehicle: starting procedure 1. With the brake pedal applied, press the start button located on the instrument panel. See ignition positions on page 9‑18. 2. When the engine begins cranking, let go of the butt...

  • Page 297

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 driving and operating 9-21 notice: the engine is designed to work with the electronics in the vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dea...

  • Page 298

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 9-22 driving and operating retained accessory power (rap) these vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off: . Audio system . Power windows . Sunroof (if equipped) . Power outlets under the climate control sy...

  • Page 299

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 driving and operating 9-23 leaving the vehicle with the engine running { warning it can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. The vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in p (park) with the parking brake fi...

  • Page 300: Engine Exhaust

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 9-24 driving and operating shifting out of park this vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock release system. The shift lock release is designed to prevent movement of the shift lever out of p (park), unless the ignition is in on/run or ac...

  • Page 301

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 driving and operating 9-25 warning (continued) . There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or after-market modifications that are not completely sealed. If unusual fumes are detected or if it is suspected that exhaust is coming in...

  • Page 302: Automatic

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 9-26 driving and operating automatic transmission the shift lever is located on the center console between the front seats. There are several different positions for the shift lever. P (park): this position locks the front wheels. It is the best po...

  • Page 303

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 driving and operating 9-27 notice: shifting to r (reverse) while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Shift to r (reverse) only after the vehicle is stopped. R (rever...

  • Page 304

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 9-28 driving and operating manual mode driver shift control (dsc) notice: if you drive the vehicle at a high rpm without upshifting while using driver shift control (dsc), you could damage the vehicle. Always upshift when necessary while using dsc....

  • Page 305

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 driving and operating 9-29 the transmission will only allow you to shift into gears appropriate for the vehicle speed and engine revolutions per minute (rpm). The transmission will not automatically shift to the next lower gear if the engine rpm is...

  • Page 306: Drive Systems

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 9-30 driving and operating drive systems all-wheel drive vehicles with this feature always send engine power to all four wheels. It is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions. When using a compact spare tire on an awd vehi...

  • Page 307

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 driving and operating 9-31 remember: abs does not change the time needed to get a foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, there will not be enough time to apply the brake...

  • Page 308

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 9-32 driving and operating epb apply the epb can be applied any time the vehicle is stopped. The epb is applied by momentarily lifting up on the epb switch. Once fully applied, the park brake status light will be on. While the brake is being applie...

  • Page 309

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 driving and operating 9-33 notice: driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off befor...

  • Page 310: Ride Control Systems

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 9-34 driving and operating ride control systems traction control system (tcs) the vehicle has a traction control system (tcs) that limits wheel spin. On a front-wheel-drive vehicle, the system operates if it senses that one or both of the front whe...

  • Page 311

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 driving and operating 9-35 the tcs off light comes on and “traction control off” is displayed on the driver information center (dic) to indicate that the traction control system has been turned off. See ride control system messages on page 5‑37. Tc...

  • Page 312

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 9-36 driving and operating when the stability control system activates, the traction control system (tcs)/stabilitrak light will flash on the instrument panel. This also occurs when traction control is activated. A noise may be heard or vibration m...

  • Page 313

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 driving and operating 9-37 if cruise control is being used when stabilitrak activates, the cruise control will automatically disengage. Press the cruise control button to reengage when road conditions allow. See cruise control on page 9‑38 for more...

  • Page 314: Cruise Control

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 9-38 driving and operating cruise control { warning cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use the cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery...

  • Page 315

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 driving and operating 9-39 the cruise control light on the instrument panel cluster comes on after the cruise control has been set to the desired speed. 1. Press t . 2. Get up to the desired speed. 3. Press and release the −set button located on th...

  • Page 316: Object Detection

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 9-40 driving and operating ending cruise control there are three ways to end cruise control: . Step lightly on the brake pedal. . Press the [ button on the steering wheel. . Press the t button on the steering wheel. Erasing speed memory the cruise ...

  • Page 317

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 driving and operating 9-41 how the system works when the vehicle is shifted into r (reverse) the front and rear sensors are automatically turned on, after the vehicle is shifted out of r (reverse), the rear sensors are turned off and the front sens...

  • Page 318

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 9-42 driving and operating the following describes how the ufrpa front display lights appear as the vehicle gets closer to a detected object: description metric english one amber bar 1.2 m 4 ft two amber bars 1.0 m 40 in three amber bars 0.6 m 23 i...

  • Page 319

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 driving and operating 9-43 rear vision camera (rvc) the vehicle may have a rear vision camera system. Read this entire section before using it. The rear vision camera system can assist the driver when backing up by displaying a view of the area beh...

  • Page 320

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 9-44 driving and operating vehicles with a navigation system an image appears on the navigation screen with the message “check surroundings for safety” when the vehicle is shifted into r (reverse). The navigation screen goes to the previous screen ...

  • Page 321

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 driving and operating 9-45 the symbols appear and may cover an object when viewing the navigation screen when an object is detected by the urpa system. To turn the symbols on or off: 1. Shift into p (park). 2. Press the config button. 3. Select dis...

  • Page 322

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 9-46 driving and operating the area displayed by the camera is limited. It does not display objects that are close to either corner or under the bumper and can vary depending on vehicle orientation or road conditions. The distance of the image that...

  • Page 323: Fuel

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 driving and operating 9-47 fuel use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle. To help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance, we recommend the use of gasoline advertised as top t...

  • Page 324

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 9-48 driving and operating if the vehicle has the 2.8l v6 engine (vin code 4), use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 91 or higher. For best performance, use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 93. In an e...

  • Page 325

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 driving and operating 9-49 fuels in foreign countries if you plan on driving in another country outside the united states or canada, the proper fuel might be hard to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous ...

  • Page 326

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 9-50 driving and operating however, e85 (85% ethanol) and other fuels containing more than 10% ethanol must not be used in vehicles that were not designed for those fuels. Notice: this vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Do no...

  • Page 327

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 driving and operating 9-51 many service stations will not have an 85% ethanol fuel (e85) pump available. The u.S. Department of energy has an alternative fuels website (www.Afdc.Energy.Gov/afdc/ locator/stations/) that can help you find e85 fuel. T...

  • Page 328

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 9-52 driving and operating filling the tank { warning fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump island. Turn off the engine whe...

  • Page 329

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 driving and operating 9-53 be careful not to spill fuel. Do not top off or overfill the tank and wait a few seconds after you have finished pumping before removing the nozzle. Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See exterior care ...

  • Page 330: Towing

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 9-54 driving and operating towing general towing information only use towing equipment that has been designed for the vehicle. Contact your dealer or trailering dealer for assistance with preparing the vehicle for towing a trailer. See the followin...

  • Page 331

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 driving and operating 9-55 the following information has important trailering tips and rules for your safety and that of your passengers. Read this section carefully before pulling a trailer. Pulling a trailer here are some important points: . Ther...

  • Page 332

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 9-56 driving and operating towing with a stability control system when towing, the sound of the stability control system might be heard. The system is reacting to the vehicle movement caused by the trailer, which mainly occurs during cornering. Thi...

  • Page 333

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 driving and operating 9-57 driving on grades reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before starting down a long or steep downgrade. If the transmission is not shifted down, the brakes might have to be used so much that they would get hot and no lon...

  • Page 334

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 9-58 driving and operating maintenance when trailer towing the vehicle needs service more often when pulling a trailer. See this manual's maintenance schedule or index for more information. Things that are especially important in trailer operation ...

  • Page 335

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 driving and operating 9-59 vehicle maximum trailer weight gcwr* maximum tongue weight 2.8l engine, awd 1 588 kg (3,500 lbs) 3 725 kg (8,212 lbs) 159 kg (350 lbs) 3.0l engine, fwd without trailering package 1 134 kg (2,500 lbs) 3 185 kg (7,022 lbs) ...

  • Page 336

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 9-60 driving and operating if a weight-carrying hitch or a weight-distributing hitch is being used, the trailer tongue (a) should weigh 10‐15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (b). After loading the trailer, weigh the trailer and then the ...

  • Page 337

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 driving and operating 9-61 towing equipment hitches it is important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why the right hitch is needed. . The rear bumper on the vehicle is not inte...

  • Page 338: Conversions And

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 9-62 driving and operating trailer brakes a loaded trailer that weighs more than 450 kg (1,000 lbs) needs to have its own brake system that is adequate for the weight of the trailer. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brake...

  • Page 339: Vehicle Care

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-1 vehicle care general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 california proposition 65 warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 california perchlorate materials requirements . . . . 10-3 accessories and modif...

  • Page 340: General Information

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-2 vehicle care buying new tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-70 different size tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-72 uniform tire quality grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-73 wheel alignment and tire balance . . ...

  • Page 341

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-3 california perchlorate materials requirements certain types of automotive applications, such as airbag initiators, seat belt pretensioners, and lithium batteries contained in remote keyless transmitters, may contain perchlorate mat...

  • Page 342: Vehicle Checks

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-4 vehicle care vehicle checks doing your own service work { warning you can be injured and the vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. . Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experienc...

  • Page 343

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-5 hood to open the hood: 1. Pull the release handle with the above symbol on it. It is located below the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. 2. Move the secondary hood release lever up to release the striker. The leve...

  • Page 344

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-6 vehicle care engine compartment overview 2.8 l v6 engine.

  • Page 345

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-7 a. Engine air cleaner/filter on page 10‑16. B. Power steering reservoir and cap. See power steering fluid on page 10‑24. C. Engine oil fill cap. See engine oil on page 10‑10. D. Engine oil dipstick (out of view). See engine oil on ...

  • Page 346

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-8 vehicle care 3.0 l v6 engine.

  • Page 347

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-9 a. Engine air cleaner/filter on page 10‑16. B. Power steering reservoir and cap (under engine cover). See power steering fluid on page 10‑24. C. Engine oil fill cap. See engine oil on page 10‑10. D. Engine oil dipstick (out of view...

  • Page 348

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-10 vehicle care to remove: 1. Remove the oil fill cap (a). 2. Remove the engine cover bolt (b). 3. Raise the engine cover (c) to release from the retainers. 4. Lift and remove the engine cover. 5. Reverse steps 1 through 4 to reinstall engine co...

  • Page 349

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-11 when to add engine oil if the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, add one liter/quart of the recommended oil and then recheck the level. See “selecting the right engine oil” for an explanation of what ...

  • Page 350

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-12 vehicle care your vehicle was filled at the factory with dexos™ approved engine oil. Notice: use only engine oil that is approved to the dexos™ specification or an equivalent engine oil of the appropriate viscosity grade. Engine oils approved...

  • Page 351

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-13 dexos™ specification or equivalent should not be used for an oil change. In the event that dexos™ approved engine oil is not available for maintaining proper oil level, however, you may use substitute engine oil displaying the ap...

  • Page 352

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-14 vehicle care what to do with used oil used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and wate...

  • Page 353

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-15 how to reset the engine oil life system reset the system whenever the engine oil is changed so that the system can calculate the next engine oil change. To reset the system: 1. Using the dic menu button and thumbwheel on the turn...

  • Page 354

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-16 vehicle care change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in scheduled maintenance on page 11‑2, and be sure to use the fluid listed in recommended fluids and lubricants on page 11‑7. Engine air cleaner/filter see engine compartment ov...

  • Page 355

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-17 6. Turn and tilt cover slightly upwards and slide cover away from outside edge of vehicle. Remove the air filter. A. Cover cut outs b. Air filter tabs 7. To install the air filter, place filter inside box where the pleats fit in ...

  • Page 356

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-18 vehicle care cooling system when it is safe to lift the hood: 3.0 l v6 engine shown, 2.8 l v6 engine similar a. Engine cooling fan (out of view) b. Engine coolant surge tank and pressure cap { warning an electric engine cooling fan under the ...

  • Page 357

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-19 notice: using coolant other than dex-cool ® can cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant could require changing sooner, at 50 000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months, whichever occurs...

  • Page 358

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-20 vehicle care checking coolant the vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level. Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, do not do anything el...

  • Page 359

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-21 { warning adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. The vehicle's coolant warning system is set for the pr...

  • Page 360

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-22 vehicle care 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it. 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper dex-cool coolant mixture to the indicated level mark. 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine an...

  • Page 361

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-23 if steam is coming from the engine compartment { warning steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and ...

  • Page 362

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-24 vehicle care power steering fluid see engine compartment overview on page 10‑6 for reservoir location. When to check power steering fluid it is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless a leak is suspected in the system or ...

  • Page 363

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-25 adding washer fluid the washer fluid low add fluid message appears on the driver information center (dic) when the fluid level is low. Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. Add washer fluid up to the fill mark. See engine co...

  • Page 364

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-26 vehicle care properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque specifications in capacities and specif...

  • Page 365

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-27 . A fluid leak in the brake hydraulic system can also cause a low fluid level. Have the brake hydraulic system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later the brakes will not work well. Do not top off the brake fluid. Adding f...

  • Page 366

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-28 vehicle care battery refer to the replacement number shown on the original battery label when a new battery is needed. See engine compartment overview on page 10‑6 for battery location. { danger battery posts, terminals, and related accessori...

  • Page 367

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-29 starter switch check { warning when you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehi...

  • Page 368

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-30 vehicle care ignition transmission lock check while parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to lock/off in each shift lever position. . The ignition should turn to lock/off only when the shift lever is in p (park). Co...

  • Page 369

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-31 wiper blade replacement windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See scheduled maintenance on page 11‑2 for more information. It is a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade assembly on a regular ba...

  • Page 370: Headlamp Aiming

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-32 vehicle care 4. After wiper blade replacement, ensure that cover hook slides into slot in blade assembly. 5. Snap cover down to secure. To remove the wiper blade: 1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield. A. Wiper arm b. Release lever c...

  • Page 371

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-33 the vehicle should be properly prepared as follows: . The vehicle should be placed so the headlamps are 7.6 m (25 ft) from a light‐colored wall. . The vehicle must have all four tires on a level surface which is level all the way...

  • Page 372

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-34 vehicle care 4. At the wall, measure from the ground upward (a) to the recorded distance from step 3 and mark it. 5. Draw or tape a horizontal line (b) on the wall the width of the vehicle at the height of the mark in step 4. Notice: do not c...

  • Page 373

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-35 for the vehicle equipped with an up-level headlamp (hid), there will be two vertical headlamp adjusters (v1 and v2). Some vehicles have funnel‐shaped caps on the adjusters for easier access of a number 2 phillips screwdriver to t...

  • Page 374: Bulb Replacement

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-36 vehicle care bulb replacement for the proper type of replacement bulbs, see replacement bulbs on page 10‑45. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Halogen bulbs { warning halogen bulbs have pressuriz...

  • Page 375

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-37 base headlamp assembly (rear view passenger side) a. Low‐beam headlamp/daytime running lamp (drl) b. High‐beam headlamp c. Turn signal lamp up–level headlamp assembly (front view driver side) a. High/low‐beam headlamp (to be repl...

  • Page 376

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-38 vehicle care driver side the removal of the underhood electrical center is required for the replacement of one of these bulbs: 1. Open the hood. See hood on page 10‑5. { warning liquids from environment or spillage and/or tools placed on top ...

  • Page 377

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-39 3. Remove the connector lock (b) located at the bottom of the sensor connector (c). 4. Press on the top and bottom of the sensor connectors (c) and remove. 5. Lift the three retaining clips (d) on the air filter housing. 6. Turn ...

  • Page 378

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-40 vehicle care 8. Install the cap with the down arrow pointing down in the back of the headlamp assembly. 9. For driver side, reinstall the underhood electrical center cover by latching three clips. 10. For passenger side, reinstall the air fil...

  • Page 379

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-41 front turn signal lamp (base and up-level) to replace the front turn signal lamp: 1. Remove the turn signal lamp bulb socket from the headlamp assembly. 2. Remove the turn signal lamp bulb from the socket. 3. Replace the bulb in ...

  • Page 380

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-42 vehicle care 4. Remove the two screws from the taillamp assembly. 5. Pull the taillamp assembly straight back to remove. A. Turn signal lamp b. Back-up bulb/socket 6. Turn the turn signal lamp (a) bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it fro...

  • Page 381

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-43 back-up lamps to replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the liftgate. See liftgate (manual) on page 2‑14 or liftgate (power) on page 2‑15. A. Push pin b. Taillamp cover 2. Pull on push pin (a) to release the taillamp cover (b). 3. R...

  • Page 382

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-44 vehicle care 8. Press a new bulb/socket into the taillamp assembly and turn the bulb/socket clockwise until it clicks. 9. Reinstall the taillamp assembly and tighten the screws. 10. Reinstall the taillamp cover by snapping it into place. 11. ...

  • Page 383: Electrical System

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-45 7. Turn the lamp assembly into the liftgate engaging the clip side first. 8. Push on the lamp side opposite the clip until the lamp assembly snaps into place. Replacement bulbs exterior lamp bulb number daytime running lamp 7443 ...

  • Page 384

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-46 vehicle care windshield wipers if the wiper motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice, the windshield wipers will stop until the motor cools and will then restart. Although the circuit is protected from electrical overload, overload due to hea...

  • Page 385

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-47 engine compartment fuse block the vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. J-case fuses usage 6 wiper 12 vacuum pump j-case fuses usage 24 anitlock brake system pump 25 rear electrical center...

  • Page 386

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-48 vehicle care mini fuses usage 4 not used 5 engine control module run crank 7 post–catalytic converter o2 sensor 8 pre–catalytic converter o2 sensor 9 engine control module powertrain 10 fuel injectors–even 11 fuel injectors–odd 13 washer 16 i...

  • Page 387

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-49 mini fuses usage 70 spare 71 spare 72 spare mini relays usage 7 powertrain 9 cooling fan 2 (lf1) 13 cooling fan 1 (lf1) 15 run/crank 16 secondary air pump micro relays usage 2 vacuum pump 4 wiper control 5 wiper speed 10 starter ...

  • Page 388

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-50 vehicle care instrument panel fuse block mini fuses usage disply display s/roof sun roof rvc mirr rear vision camera mirror uhp universal handsfree phone rdo radio apo ‐ ip auxiliary power outlet ‐ instrument panel apo ‐ cnsl auxiliary power ...

  • Page 389

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-51 mini fuses usage rain snsr rain sensor bcm 6 body control module 6 escl electronic steering column lock airbag sensing and diagnostic module dlc data link connection ipc instrument panel cluster spare not used bcm 1 body control ...

  • Page 390

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-52 vehicle care rear compartment fuse block fuses usage spare fuses spare fuses aos mdl automatic occupant sensing module spare not used spare not used spare not used pass dr wdo sw passenger door window switch drv pwr seat driver power seat pas...

  • Page 391

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-53 fuses usage rdm rear drive module prk lps trlr trailer park lamps fuel pump fuel pump * sec security infotmnt infotainment * trlr exp trailer export wpr rear rear wiper mir wdo mdl mirror window module * spare not used cnstr vent...

  • Page 392: Wheels And Tires

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-54 vehicle care relays usage spare not used * fuel pump fuel pump wpr contrl wiper control * run rly run relay logic logistic relay (export) defog rear rear window defogger *‐denotes up‐level content. Wheels and tires tires your new vehicle come...

  • Page 393

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-55 warning (continued) . Replace any tires that have been damaged by impacts with potholes, curbs, etc. . Improperly repaired tires can cause a crash. Only your dealer or an authorized tire service center should repair, replace, dis...

  • Page 394

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-56 vehicle care (d) tire identification number (tin) : the letters and numbers following the dot (department of transportation) code is the tire identification number (tin). The tin shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the ...

  • Page 395

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-57 (d) maximum cold inflation load limit : maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load. (e) tire inflation : the temporary use tire or compact spare tire should be inflated to 420 kpa (60 ps...

  • Page 396

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-58 vehicle care (e) rim diameter : diameter of the wheel in inches. (f) service description : these characters represent the load index and speed rating of the tire. The load index represents the load carrying capacity a tire is certified to car...

  • Page 397

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-59 gawr frt : gross axle weight rating for the front axle. See vehicle load limits on page 9‑12. Gawr rr : gross axle weight rating for the rear axle. See vehicle load limits on page 9‑12. Intended outboard sidewall : the side of an...

  • Page 398

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-60 vehicle care radial ply tire : a pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. Rim : a metal support for a tire and upon which the tire beads are seated. Sidewall : the p...

  • Page 399

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-61 tire pressure tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively. Notice: do not let anyone tell you that under‐inflation or over‐inflation is all right. It is not. If your tires do not have enough air (under‐in...

  • Page 400

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-62 vehicle care how to check use a good quality pocket-type gauge to check tire pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they are under‐inflated. C...

  • Page 401

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-63 vehicles with p235/65r18, p235/55r20, or 235/55r20 size tires require inflation pressure adjustment when driving your vehicle at speeds of 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher. Set the cold inflation pressure to the maximum inflation pre...

  • Page 402

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-64 vehicle care the tpms malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence w...

  • Page 403

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-65 using the dic, tire pressure levels can be viewed by the driver. For additional information and details about the dic operation and displays see driver information center (dic) on page 5‑28. The low tire pressure warning light ma...

  • Page 404

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-66 vehicle care . The tpms sensor matching process was started but not completed or not completed successfully after rotating the vehicle's tires. The dic message and tpms malfunction light should go off once the tpms sensor matching process is ...

  • Page 405

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-67 to decrease air-pressure out of a tire you can use the pointed end of the valve cap, a pencil-style air pressure gauge, or a key. You have two minutes to match the first tire/wheel position, and five minutes overall to match all ...

  • Page 406

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-68 vehicle care tire inspection we recommend that you regularly inspect your vehicle's tires, including the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, for signs of wear or damage at least once a month. Always remove the tires if any of the following st...

  • Page 407

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-69 after the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the tire and loading information label. See tire pressure on page 10‑61 and vehicle load limits on page 9‑12. Reset the tire pressure mo...

  • Page 408

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-70 vehicle care see tire inspection on page 10‑68 and tire rotation on page 10‑68 for additional information. The rubber in tires ages over time. This is also true for the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, even if it is not being used. Multipl...

  • Page 409

    Black plate (71,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-71 gm's exclusive tpc spec system considers over a dozen critical specifications that impact the overall performance of your vehicle, including brake system performance, ride and handling, traction control, and tire pressure monitor...

  • Page 410

    Black plate (72,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-72 vehicle care { warning if you use bias-ply tires on the vehicle, the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail suddenly, causing a crash. Use only radial-ply tires with the wheels on th...

  • Page 411

    Black plate (73,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-73 { warning if you add different sized wheels, your vehicle may not provide an acceptable level of performance and safety if tires not recommended for those wheels are selected. You may increase the chance that you will crash and s...

  • Page 412

    Black plate (74,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-74 vehicle care treadwear the treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1½)...

  • Page 413

    Black plate (75,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-75 warning: the temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat build...

  • Page 414

    Black plate (76,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-76 vehicle care used replacement wheels { warning putting a used wheel on the vehicle is dangerous. You cannot know how it has been used or how far it has been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. If you have to replace a wheel, use...

  • Page 415

    Black plate (77,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-77 if a tire goes flat it is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle's tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever...

  • Page 416

    Black plate (78,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-78 vehicle care { warning changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people. You and they could be badly injured or even killed. Find a level place to change your tire. To help preve...

  • Page 417

    Black plate (79,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-79 tire sealant and compressor kit { warning idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (co) which cannot be seen or smelled...

  • Page 418

    Black plate (80,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-80 vehicle care the kit includes: a. Selector switch (sealant/air or air only) b. On/off button c. Pressure gauge d. Pressure deflation button e. Tire sealant canister f. Sealant/air hose (clear) g. Air only hose (black) h. Power plug tire seala...

  • Page 419

    Black plate (81,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-81 when using the tire sealant and compressor kit during cold temperatures, warm the kit in a heated environment for five minutes. This will help to inflate the tire faster. If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage b...

  • Page 420

    Black plate (82,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-82 vehicle care 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle must be running while using the air compressor. 8. Turn the selector switch (a) counterclockwise to the sealant + air position. 9. Press the on/off (b) button to turn the tire sealant and compres...

  • Page 421

    Black plate (83,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-83 16. If the flat tire was able to inflate to the recommended inflation pressure, remove the maximum speed label from the sealant canister (e) and place it in a highly visible location. Do not exceed the speed on this label until t...

  • Page 422

    Black plate (84,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-84 vehicle care if a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. See hazard warning flashers on page 6‑5. See if a tire goes flat on page 10‑77 for other important ...

  • Page 423

    Black plate (85,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-85 10. Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure using the pressure gauge (c). The recommended inflation pressure can be found on the tire and loading information label. See tire pressure on page 10‑61. The pressure gau...

  • Page 424

    Black plate (86,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-86 vehicle care removal and installation of the sealant canister to remove the sealant canister: 1. Unwrap the sealant hose. 2. Press the canister release button. 3. Pull up and remove the canister. 4. Replace with a new canister which is availa...

  • Page 425

    Black plate (87,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-87 3. Remove the spare tire cover. 4. Remove the nut retaining the spare tire. 5. Remove the spare tire and place it next to the tire being changed. 6. Remove the wing nut (d). 7. Remove the extension (a), jack (b) and wheel wrench ...

  • Page 426

    Black plate (88,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-88 vehicle care removing the flat tire and installing the spare tire take off the wheel cover or center cap, if the vehicle has one, to reach the wheel bolts. 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See if a tire goes flat on page 10‑77 for more...

  • Page 427

    Black plate (89,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-89 7. Insert the hooked end of the extension handle through the jack and the flat end through the wheel wrench. { warning getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be bad...

  • Page 428

    Black plate (90,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-90 vehicle care 9. Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until the slots in the jack head fit into the metal flange located behind the triangle on the plastic moulding. Notice: using a jack to raise the vehicle without position...

  • Page 429

    Black plate (91,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-91 13. Place the compact spare tire on the wheel-mounting surface. { warning never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because the nuts might come loose. The vehicle's wheel could fall off, causing a crash. 14. Reinstall the wheel nu...

  • Page 430

    Black plate (92,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-92 vehicle care when reinstalling the wheel cover or center cap on the full-size tire, tighten all five plastic caps hand snug with the aid of the wheel wrench and tighten them with the wheel wrench an additional one‐quarter of a turn. Notice: w...

  • Page 431

    Black plate (93,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-93 6. Route the strap through the wheel, as shown. 7. Attach the strap to the other cargo tie-down in the rear of the vehicle. 8. Tighten the strap. The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace the compact spare tire with a ...

  • Page 432: Jump Starting

    Black plate (94,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-94 vehicle care jump starting for more information about the vehicle battery, see battery on page 10‑28. If the vehicle battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the fo...

  • Page 433

    Black plate (95,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-95 4. Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on that vehicle. Open the hood on your vehicle and find the remote positive (+) and remote negative (−) jump starting terminals...

  • Page 434

    Black plate (96,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-96 vehicle care { warning fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could g...

  • Page 435

    Black plate (97,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-97 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs service. Notice: if the jumper cabl...

  • Page 436: Towing

    Black plate (98,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-98 vehicle care towing towing the vehicle notice: to avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed with all four wheels off the ground. Care must be taken with vehicles that have low ground clearance and/or special equipment. Always flatbed...

  • Page 437

    Black plate (99,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-99 vehicles with an 2.8 l v 6 engine can be dinghy towed only for service and are restricted to a maximum distance of 100 km (60 miles) and not to exceed 80 km/h (50 mph). Vehicles with the 3.0 l v 6 engine can be dinghy towed witho...

  • Page 438

    Black plate (100,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-100 vehicle care 6. Remove the following fuses: bcm 1, bcm 2 and bcm 3. The start/stop switch led's will be off. See instrument panel fuse block on page 10‑49. 7. Close the drivers door. Notice: if the vehicle is towed without performing each o...

  • Page 439: Appearance Care

    Black plate (101,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-101 4. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. 5. Follow the dolly manufacturer's instructions for preparing the vehicle and dolly for towing. 6. Release the parking brake. Towing the vehicle from the rear notice: towing the vehicle from ...

  • Page 440

    Black plate (102,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-102 vehicle care if the vehicle has a basecoat/ clearcoat paint finish, the clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are non-abrasive and made for a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish. Notice...

  • Page 441

    Black plate (103,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-103 washing the vehicle to preserve the vehicle's finish, keep it clean by washing it often. Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight and use a car washing soap. Notice: do not use cleaning agents that are petroleum based or that...

  • Page 442

    Black plate (104,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-104 vehicle care wheels and trim — aluminum or chrome the vehicle may have either aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Keep the wheels clean using a soft, clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry ...

  • Page 443

    Black plate (105,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-105 tires use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to clean the tires. Notice: using petroleum-based tire dressing products on the vehicle may damage the paint finish and/or tires. When applying a tire dressing, always wipe off any over...

  • Page 444

    Black plate (106,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-106 vehicle care interior care the vehicle's interior will continue to look its best if it is cleaned often. Dust and dirt can accumulate on the upholstery and cause damage to the carpet, fabric, leather, and plastic surfaces. Stains should be ...

  • Page 445

    Black plate (107,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-107 fabric/carpet use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment to remove dust and loose dirt. A canister vacuum with rotating brushes in the nozzle may only be used on floor carpet and carpeted floor mats. For soils, always tr...

  • Page 446

    Black plate (108,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-108 vehicle care do not use heat, steam, spot lifters or spot removers, or shoe polish on leather. Many commercial leather cleaners and coatings that are sold to preserve and protect leather may permanently change the appearance and feel of the...

  • Page 447

    Black plate (109,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-109 use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage. . The original equipment floor mats were designed for your vehicle. If the floor mats need replacing, it is recommended that gm certified floor mats be purchased. Non-gm ...

  • Page 448: Notes

    Black plate (110,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-110 vehicle care 2 notes.

  • Page 449: Service And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 service and maintenance 11-1 service and maintenance general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 scheduled maintenance scheduled maintenance . . . . . 11-2 recommended fluids, lubricants, and parts recommended fluids and lubrica...

  • Page 450: Scheduled

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 11-2 service and maintenance { warning performing maintenance work can be dangerous. Some jobs can cause serious injury. Perform maintenance work only if you have the required know-how and the proper tools and equipment. If in doubt, see your dealer...

  • Page 451

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 service and maintenance 11-3 if the engine oil life system is reset accidentally, service the vehicle within 5 000 km/3,000 miles since the last service. Reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed. See engine oil life system on page 10‑14...

  • Page 452

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 11-4 service and maintenance . Restraint system component check. See safety system check on page 3‑29. . Fuel system inspection for damage or leaks. . Exhaust system and nearby heat shields inspection for loose or damaged components. Additional requ...

  • Page 453

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 service and maintenance 11-5 first engine oil change after every 40 000 km/25,000 miles . Passenger compartment air filter replacement (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). More frequent replacement may be needed if you drive in areas with h...

  • Page 454

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 11-6 service and maintenance . Evaporative control system inspection. Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook‐up, routing, and condition. Check that the purge valve, if the vehicle has one, works properly. Replace as needed. An emis...

  • Page 455

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 service and maintenance 11-7 recommended fluids, lubricants, and parts recommended fluids and lubricants usage fluid/lubricant engine oil the engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos™ specification. Oils meeting this specification can be ide...

  • Page 456

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 11-8 service and maintenance usage fluid/lubricant automatic transmission (2.8l v6 engine) aw‐1 automatic transmission fluid (gm part no. 19256039, in canada 19256040). Chassis lubrication chassis lubricant (gm part no. 12377985, in canada 88901242)...

  • Page 457

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 service and maintenance 11-9 maintenance replacement parts replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part gm part number acdelco part number engine air cleaner/filter 20897358 a3147c ...

  • Page 458: Maintenance Records

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 11-10 service and maintenance maintenance records after the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. M...

  • Page 459

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 service and maintenance 11-11 maintenance record (cont'd) date odometer reading serviced by maintenance stamp services performed.

  • Page 460

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 11-12 service and maintenance maintenance record (cont'd) date odometer reading serviced by maintenance stamp services performed.

  • Page 461: Technical Data

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 technical data 12-1 technical data vehicle identification vehicle identification number (vin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 service parts identification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 vehicle data capacities and specific...

  • Page 462: Vehicle Data

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 12-2 technical data vehicle data capacities and specifications application capacities metric english air conditioning refrigerant r134a for the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood. See ...

  • Page 463

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 technical data 12-3 application capacities metric english transmission fluid 2.8l v6 6–speed automatic (transmission requires no fluid replacement) — — 3.0l v6 6–speed automatic* (drain and refill) 9.0 l 9.5 qt wheel nut torque 150 y 110 ft lb *see ...

  • Page 464

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 12-4 technical data engine drive belt routing 2.8l, 3.0l v6 engines.

  • Page 465: Customer

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 customer information 13-1 customer information customer information customer satisfaction procedure (u.S. And canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 customer satisfaction procedure (mexico) . . . . . . . . 13-3 customer assistance offi...

  • Page 466

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 13-2 customer information step two: if after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, in the u.S., call the cadillac customer assistance center at 1‐800‐458‐8006...

  • Page 467

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 customer information 13-3 step three — canadian owners: in the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in steps one and two, general motors of canada limited wants you to be aware of its pa...

  • Page 468

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 13-4 customer information customer assistance procedure owner satisfaction and goodwill are very important to your dealer and general motors. Normally, any problem with the transaction, sale, or usage of your vehicle must be handled by your dealer s...

  • Page 469

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 customer information 13-5 see customer assistance offices (u.S. And canada) on page 13‑5 or customer assistance offices (mexico) on page 13‑5 for more information. Customer assistance offices (u.S. And canada) cadillac encourages customers to call t...

  • Page 470

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 13-6 customer information mexico from mexico city 5329-0816 from other mexico locations 01-800-466-0816 united states and canada 1-866-466-8195 costa rica 00-800-052-1005 guatemala 1-800-999-5252 panama 00-800-052-0001 dominican republic 1-888-751-5...

  • Page 471

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 customer information 13-7 other helpful links: cadillac — www.Cadillac.Com cadillac merchandise — www.Cadillaccollection.Com help center — www.Cadillac.Com/ pages/mds/helpcenter/faq.Do . Faq (frequently asked questions) . Contact us my gm canada — w...

  • Page 472

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 13-8 customer information general motors of canada also has a mobility program. Call 1-800-gm-drive (463-7483) for details. Tty users call 1-800-263-3830. Roadside service (u.S. And canada) in the united states or canada, call 1-800-882-1112. Text t...

  • Page 473

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 customer information 13-9 cadillac owner privileges™ . Emergency fuel delivery: delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station. . Lock‐out service: service to unlock the vehicle if you are locked out. A remote unlock m...

  • Page 474

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 13-10 customer information services not included in roadside service . Impound towing caused by violation of any laws. . Legal fines. . Mounting, dismounting, or changing of snow tires, chains, or other traction devices. . Towing or services for ve...

  • Page 475

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 customer information 13-11 scheduling service appointments when your vehicle requires warranty service, contact your dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation ...

  • Page 476

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 13-12 customer information public transportation or fuel reimbursement if your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, and public transportation is used instead of the dealer's shuttle service, the expense must be supported by original receipt...

  • Page 477

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 customer information 13-13 collision damage repair if your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts. Poorly performed collision...

  • Page 478

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 13-14 customer information insuring your vehicle protect your investment in your gm vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are significant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms...

  • Page 479

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 customer information 13-15 managing the vehicle damage repair process in the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, gm recommends that you take an active role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take you...

  • Page 480: Reporting Safety

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 13-16 customer information owner information owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner manual includes the maintenance schedule for all models. In-portf...

  • Page 481

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 customer information 13-17 however, nhtsa cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or general motors. To contact nhtsa, you may call the vehicle safety hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); go to ...

  • Page 482: Vehicle Data

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 13-18 customer information vehicle data recording and privacy your gm vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle’s performance and how it is driven. For example, your vehicle uses computer modules to m...

  • Page 483

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 customer information 13-19 gm will not access this data or share it with others except: with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; in response to an official request by police or similar gove...

  • Page 484

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 13-20 customer information radio frequency statement this vehicle has systems that operate on a radio frequency that comply with part 15 of the federal communications commission (fcc) rules and with industry canada standards rss‐210/220/310. Operat...

  • Page 485

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 index i-1 a accessories and modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 accessory power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22 adaptive forward lighting (afl) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 adaptive forward lighting (afl) light . . . . . ....

  • Page 486

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 i-2 index audio system radio reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-19 rear seat (rsa) . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-49 theft-deterrent feature . . . . . . . . 7-2 automatic dimming mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-23 automatic transmission . . . ....

  • Page 487

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 index i-3 cd dvd player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-22 cd player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20 center console storage . . . . . . . . 4-2 chains, tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-76 charging system light . . . ...

  • Page 488

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 i-4 index d damage repair, collision . . . . . 13-13 danger, warnings, and cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iv data recorders, event . . . . . . . 13-18 daytime running lamps (drl) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 defe...

  • Page 489

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 index i-5 engine air cleaner/filter . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16 check and service engine soon light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19 compartment overview . . . . . . .10-6 coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19 coolant temper...

  • Page 490

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 i-6 index fuses engine compartment fuse block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-46 fuses and circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-46 instrument panel fuse block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49 rear compartment f...

  • Page 491

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 index i-7 i ignition positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18 ignition transmission lock check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30 immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 infants and young children, restraints . . ...

  • Page 492

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 i-8 index lights (cont.) high-beam on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-27 high/low beam changer . . . . . . 6-2 low fuel warning . . . . . . . . . . . .5-27 safety belt reminders . . . . . . . .5-15 security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 493

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 index i-9 n navigation system vehicle data recording and privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-19 net cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 net, convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 new vehicle break-in . . . . . . ....

  • Page 494

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 i-10 index r radio frequency identification (rfid) . . . . . . . . 13-19 statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-20 radios am-fm radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-12 cd/dvd player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-22 reception . . . . ...

  • Page 495

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 index i-11 s safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-29 extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-28 how to wear safety belts properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 496

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 i-12 index steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 fluid, power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24 wheel adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 wheel controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 storage mass media (mem) . ...

  • Page 497

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 index i-13 traction control system (tcs) . . . . . . . .9-34 control system (tcs)/ stabilitrak ® light . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25 limited-slip rear axle . . . . . . . .9-37 off light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24 selective ride c...

  • Page 498

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 i-14 index w warning brake system light . . . . . . . . . . .5-22 warning lights, gauges, and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iv cautions and danger . . . . . . . . . . . .I...