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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 . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34 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 ofrecido por www.Electromanuales.Com.

  • 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 ofrecido por www.Electromanuales.Com.

  • 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 6‑6. Driver information center (dic) controls. See driver information center (dic) on page 5‑29. 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 seat adjustment manual seats to adjust a manual seat: 1. Pull the handle at the front of the seat cushion. 2. Move the seat forward or rearward to adjust the seat position. 3. Release the handle to stop the seat from moving. 4. Try to m...

  • Page 14

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 1-8 in brief 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 3‑4. . Raise or recline the seatback by tilting control (b) forward or rearward. Se...

  • Page 15

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 in brief 1-9 storing button memory positions to save positions into button memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat, seatback recliner, both outside mirrors, and adjustable pedals, if available, to the desired driving positions. 2. Press and release the me...

  • Page 16

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 1-10 in brief heated and ventilated seats heated and ventilated seat buttons shown, heated seat buttons similar if available, the buttons are near the climate controls on the instrument panel. To operate, the ignition must be in on/run/start. Press...

  • 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 ) 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 throttle and brake pedal adjustment if the vehicle has this feature, the position of the throttle and brake pedals can be adjusted. The switch used to adjust the pedals is located on the right side of the steering column, below the wi...

  • 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 g : turn the 3 band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. If the vehicle has rainsense™, see following rainsense information. ( : use to turn the wipers off. 8 : for a single wipe, briefly move the wiper lever do...

  • 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 k : turn to select radio stations. Press to show pl...

  • Page 24

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 1-18 in brief setting the time and date 1. Press the config button. 2. Select time and date settings. 3. Select set time or set date. 4. Turn the menu/select knob to adjust the highlighted value. 5. Press the menu/select knob to select the next val...

  • Page 25

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 in brief 1-19 portable audio devices some vehicles have a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input and a usb port located in the center console. External devices such as ipods ® , laptop computers, mp3 players, cd changers, and usb storage devices may be co...

  • Page 26

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 1-20 in brief press z to select the previous favorite radio station or previous cd, dvd, if equipped, or mp3 track. + x −: press + to increase the volume, press − to decrease the volume. B g : press to interact with the available bluetooth, onstar,...

  • Page 27

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 in brief 1-21 driver information center (dic) the dic display is located in the center of the instrument panel cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems. The controls for the dic are located on the turn signal lever. A. Set/clr: press to...

  • 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 tire sealant and compressor kit this vehicle may come with a jack and spare tire or a tire sealant and compressor kit. The kit can be used to temporarily seal small punctures in the tread area of the tire. See tire sealant and compres...

  • Page 32

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 1-26 in brief fuel e85 (85% ethanol) vehicles that have a flexfuel badge and a yellow fuel cap can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (e85). See fuel e85 (85% ethanol) on page 9‑50. For all other vehicles, use...

  • Page 33

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 in brief 1-27 online owner center (u.S. And canada) the online owner center is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges, and more. Sign up today at: www.Cadill...

  • Page 34

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 1-28 in brief onstar service can’t work unless the vehicle is in a place where onstar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area, and the wireless service provider has coverage, network capacity, reception, and techn...

  • 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 remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter is dangerous for many reasons; children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the p...

  • 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 l (vehicle locator/panic alarm): press and release one time to locate the vehicle. The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps. Press and hold l for three seconds to sound the panic alarm. The horn sounds and the turn si...

  • Page 40

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 2-6 keys, doors and windows lock sensor when all doors are closed and the ignition is off, the vehicle can be locked by pressing this area on the door handle. This feature will be available for several minutes after the vehicle has been turned off. ...

  • Page 41

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 keys, doors and windows 2-7 3. Place the new transmitter into the transmitter pocket. The transmitter pocket is inside the center console storage area located between the driver and front passenger seats. The storage area will need to be opened and ...

  • Page 42

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 2-8 keys, doors and windows 2. Wait for ten minutes until the dic displays press engine start button to learn and then press the ignition. The dic displays will again show remote learn pending, please wait. 3. Repeat step 2 two additional times. Aft...

  • Page 43

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 keys, doors and windows 2-9 starting the vehicle with a low transmitter battery if the transmitter battery is weak, the dic may display no remote detected when you try to start the vehicle. The replace battery in remote key message may also be displ...

  • Page 44

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 2-10 keys, doors and windows remote vehicle start if available, this feature allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle. / (remote vehicle start): this button will be on the rke transmitter if the vehicle has remote start. Vehicles wit...

  • 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 rke transmitter and the...

  • Page 48: Doors

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 2-14 keys, doors and windows doors liftgate { 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. Engine e...

  • Page 49

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 keys, doors and windows 2-15 power liftgate on vehicles with a power liftgate, the switch is on the driver door. The vehicle must be in p (park) to use the power feature. The taillamps flash when the power liftgate moves. { warning you or others co...

  • Page 50

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 2-16 keys, doors and windows 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 51

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 keys, doors and windows 2-17 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 52: Vehicle Security

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 2-18 keys, doors and windows 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 53

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 keys, doors and windows 2-19 how to detect a tamper condition if k is pressed and the horn chirps three times, an attempted break-in has occurred while the system was armed. If the alarm has been activated, the theft attempted message will appear o...

  • Page 54: Exterior Mirrors

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 2-20 keys, doors and windows when trying to start the vehicle, the security light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on. If the engine does not start and the security light stays on, there is a problem with the system. Turn the ignition o...

  • Page 55

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 keys, doors and windows 2-21 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 56: Interior Mirrors

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 2-22 keys, doors and windows heated mirrors (rear window defogger): press to heat the mirrors. See “rear window defogger” under dual automatic climate control system on page 8‑1 for more information. Automatic dimming mirror if the vehicle has the ...

  • Page 57: Windows

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 keys, doors and windows 2-23 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 58

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 2-24 keys, doors and windows power windows { warning leaving children in a vehicle with the rke transmitter is dangerous for many reasons; children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other contr...

  • Page 59

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 keys, doors and windows 2-25 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 60

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 2-26 keys, doors and windows 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 61: Roof

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 keys, doors and windows 2-27 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 62

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 2-28 keys, doors and windows 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 63: 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 64: Head Restraints

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-2 seats and restraints child restraints older children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46 infants and young children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48 child restraint systems . . . . . 3-51 where to put the restraint . . . 3-53 lower an...

  • Page 65

    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 66: 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 movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal whe...

  • Page 67

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-5 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 positions of the driver seat, outside mirrors, and adjustable throttl...

  • Page 68

    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 69

    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 70

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-8 seats and restraints reclining seatbacks { warning sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its...

  • Page 71

    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 72

    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 73

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-11 remote start heated seats when it is cold outside, the heated seats can be turned on automatically during a remote vehicle start. The heated seats will be canceled when the ignition is turned on. Press the button to use th...

  • Page 74: Rear Seats

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-12 seats and restraints remote start heated and ventilated seats during a remote start, the heated or ventilated seats can be turned on automatically. They are canceled when the ignition is turned on. Press the button to use the heated or ventila...

  • Page 75

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-13 raising the seatbacks { warning if either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they ...

  • Page 76

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-14 seats and restraints heated rear seats { warning if you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. See the warning under heated front seats on page 3‑10. If available, the butt...

  • Page 77: Safety Belts

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-15 safety belts this section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { warning do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly. I...

  • Page 78

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-16 seats and restraints why safety belts work when you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does...

  • Page 79

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-17 the person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... Or the instrument panel... Or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to...

  • Page 80

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-18 seats and restraints questions and answers about safety belts q: will i be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if i am wearing a safety belt? A: you could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But your chance of being conscious d...

  • Page 81

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-19 how to wear safety belts properly this section is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and infant...

  • Page 82

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

  • Page 83

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-21 { warning you can be seriously hurt if the lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn...

  • Page 84

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-22 seats and restraints q: what is wrong with this? A: the belt is over an armrest. { warning you can be seriously injured if the belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The ...

  • Page 85

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-23 { warning you can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too...

  • Page 86

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-24 seats and restraints q: what is wrong with this? A: the belt is twisted across the body. { warning you can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is ...

  • Page 87

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-25 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see safety belt extender on page 3‑29. Position the release button on the buckl...

  • Page 88

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-26 seats and restraints shoulder belt height adjuster the vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and no...

  • Page 89

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-27 rear safety belt comfort guides this vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides for the outboard passenger positions in the rear seat. If not, they are available through your dealer. The guides may provide added sa...

  • Page 90

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-28 seats and restraints { warning a safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest...

  • Page 91

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-29 the best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety bel...

  • Page 92: Airbag System

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-30 seats and restraints replacing safety belt system parts after a crash { warning a crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle. A damaged safety belt system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or...

  • Page 93

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-31 all of the airbags in the vehicle will have the word airbag embossed in the trim or on an attached label near the deployment opening. For frontal airbags, the word airbag will appear on the middle part of the steering whee...

  • Page 94

    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 any...

  • Page 95

    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 96

    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 97

    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 98

    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 99

    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 100

    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 101

    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 102

    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 103

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-41 when the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat‐mounted side impact airbag, the off indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbags are off. See passenger...

  • Page 104

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-42 seats and restraints 5. If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, turn the vehicle off. Then slightly recline the vehicle seatback and adjust the seat cushion, if adjustable, to make ...

  • Page 105

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-43 additional factors affecting system operation safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status...

  • Page 106

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-44 seats and restraints adding equipment to the airbag-equipped vehicle q: is there anything i might add to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly? A: yes. If you add things that change the vehicle's frame, ...

  • Page 107

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-45 q: because i have a disability, i have to get my vehicle modified. How can i find out whether this will affect my airbag system? A: if you have questions, call customer assistance. The phone numbers and addresses for custo...

  • Page 108: Child Restraints

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-46 seats and restraints if the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on when you are driving, the airbag system may not work properly. Have the vehicle serviced right away. See airbag readiness light on page 5‑17 f...

  • Page 109

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-47 . Does the lap belt fit low and snug on the hips, touching the thighs? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. . Can proper safety belt fit be maintained for the length of the trip? If yes, continue. If no, re...

  • Page 110

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-48 seats and restraints { warning never do this. Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, the child would not...

  • Page 111

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-49 { warning never do this. Never hold an infant or a child while riding in a vehicle. Due to crash forces, an infant or a child will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it during a crash. For example, in a crash at on...

  • Page 112

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-50 seats and restraints q: what are the different types of add-on child restraints? A: add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle owner, are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into cons...

  • Page 113

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-51 child restraint systems (a) rear‐facing infant seat a rear-facing infant seat (a) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, ac...

  • Page 114

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-52 seats and restraints securing an add-on child restraint in the vehicle { warning a child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the ve...

  • Page 115

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-53 where to put the restraint 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. We recommend t...

  • Page 116

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-54 seats and restraints if the vehicle does not have a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, we recommend that rear-facing child restraints not be transported in the vehicle, even if the airbag is off. Child restraints an...

  • Page 117

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-55 a. Child restraint or occupant using safety belt a. Child restraint or occupant using safety belt b. Child restraint using latch lower anchors and tethers for children (latch system) the latch system holds a child restrain...

  • Page 118

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-56 seats and restraints lower anchors lower anchors (a) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each latch seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (b). Top tether anchor a top...

  • Page 119

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-57 lower anchor and top tether anchor locations rear seat i (top tether anchor): seating positions with top tether anchors. J (lower anchor): seating positions with two lower anchors. To assist you in locating the lower ancho...

  • Page 120

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-58 seats and restraints do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top teth...

  • Page 121

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-59 { warning children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten. Buckle any unused safety belts behind the child restraint so children canno...

  • Page 122

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-60 seats and restraints 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions: . If you are using a dual tether in the rear outboard seating position with an adjustable head r...

  • Page 123

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

  • Page 124

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-62 seats and restraints head restraint removal and reinstallation the rear outboard head restraints can be removed if they interfere with the proper installation of the child restraint. The headrest in the rear center seating position is not remo...

  • Page 125

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-63 to reinstall the head restraint: 1. Insert the head restraint posts into the holes in the top of the seatback. The notches (a) on the posts must face the driver side of the vehicle. 2. Push the head restraint down. If nece...

  • Page 126

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-64 seats and restraints do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap mus...

  • Page 127

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-65 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. When the retractor lock is set, the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor. 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child rest...

  • Page 128

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-66 seats and restraints to remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position. If the top tether is attached to a top tether anchor, disconnect it. If the head restraint was removed, reinstall it...

  • Page 129

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-67 warning (continued) secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as...

  • Page 130

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 3-68 seats and restraints 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle, so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retracto...

  • Page 131

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 seats and restraints 3-69 if the vehicle does not have a rear seat and 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 (lat...

  • Page 132: Notes

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

  • Page 133: Storage

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

  • Page 134

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 4-2 storage for large containers, push the button to move aside the divider and make the cupholder deeper. For small containers, push down on the top edge of the divider to lock it back in place to make the cupholder shorter. Front storage a storage...

  • Page 135: Additional Storage

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 storage 4-3 additional storage features cargo cover for vehicles with the dual position cargo cover, it can be used to cover items in the cargo area of the vehicle. The shade can be set in two positions. It can be set in a halfway open (a) position ...

  • Page 136

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 4-4 storage remove the cargo cover 1. Remove the cover from the channels and carefully roll it back up. 2. Slide the button on the top to release the cartridge. 3. Pull up to remove the cartridge from the pins. { warning an improperly stored cargo c...

  • Page 137

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 storage 4-5 a prop rod locks to hold the cover up when opened. Four hooks are located on the inside cover and can be used for storing items. There may be additional storage compartments on each side of the cargo management system. Lift the panel up ...

  • Page 138

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 4-6 storage 3. Release the prop rod from the inside cover by sliding the red clip down. Unhook the prop rod from the pin on the inside cover. Store the unhooked prop rod by folding it into the cargo management compartment. 4. Store the cargo managem...

  • Page 139

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 storage 4-7 push both adapter buttons to move the adapters (b) on the straight part of the u-rail. To move the fence around the u-rail, disconnect one side: 1. Unlock by turning the latch (a) to align k with the arrow on the adapter (b). 2. Push the...

  • Page 140

    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 141

    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 142

    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 143: 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 carri...

  • Page 144: Notes

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 4-12 storage 2 notes ofrecido por www.Electromanuales.Com.

  • Page 145: 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 146: Controls

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-2 instruments and controls airbag system messages . . . . 5-40 safety belt messages . . . . . . . 5-40 anti-theft alarm system messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40 service vehicle messages . . . 5-40 starting the vehicle messages . . ...

  • Page 147

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 instruments and controls 5-3 b g (push to talk): for vehicles with an onstar ® , bluetooth ® , or navigation system, press to interact with those systems. See bluetooth (overview) on page 7‑50 or bluetooth (infotainment controls) on page 7‑52 or blu...

  • Page 148

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-4 instruments and controls wipe parking if the ignition is turned to lock/off while the wipers are on 1, 2, or g , they will immediately stop. If the windshield wiper lever is then moved to off before the driver door is opened or within 10 minutes...

  • Page 149

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 instruments and controls 5-5 windshield washer pull the lever toward you to spray washer fluid on the windshield. The spray continues until the lever is released. The wipers will run a few times. See washer fluid on page 10‑26 for information on fil...

  • Page 150

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-6 instruments and controls reverse gear wipes if the rear wiper control is off, the rear wiper will automatically operate continuously when the shift lever is in r (reverse), and the front windshield wiper is performing low or high speed wipes. If...

  • Page 151

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 instruments and controls 5-7 compass the vehicle may have a compass display on the driver information center (dic). The compass receives its heading and other information from the global positioning system (gps) antenna, stabilitrak, and vehicle spe...

  • Page 152

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-8 instruments and controls setting the time and date 1. Press the config button. 2. Select time and date settings. 3. Select set time or set date. 4. Turn the menu/select knob to adjust the highlighted value. 5. Press the menu/select knob to selec...

  • Page 153

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 instruments and controls 5-9 the power outlet located in the rear cargo area is powered at all times. There is a small cap that must be removed to access the accessory power outlet. When not using the outlet be sure to cover it with the protective c...

  • Page 154: 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 155

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

  • Page 156

    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 157

    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 158

    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 159

    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. While driving under normal operati...

  • Page 160

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-16 instruments and controls passenger safety belt reminder light when the vehicle is started this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind the front passenger to fasten their safety belt. Then the light stays on solid until the belt is buc...

  • Page 161

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 instruments and controls 5-17 airbag readiness light this light shows if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring, and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. Fo...

  • Page 162

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-18 instruments and controls then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either on or off, or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the right front passenger frontal and seat‐mounted side impact airbag. If...

  • Page 163

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 instruments and controls 5-19 when this light comes on, the driver information center (dic) also displays a message. See battery voltage and charging messages on page 5‑34. If a short distance must be driven with the light on, be sure to turn off a...

  • Page 164

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-20 instruments and controls this light comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways: light flashing: a misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on the vehicle. Dia...

  • Page 165

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 instruments and controls 5-21 if none of the above have made the light turn off, your dealer can check the vehicle. The dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that might have developed...

  • Page 166

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-22 instruments and controls brake system warning light the vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits. If one circuit is not working, the remaining circuit can still work to stop the vehicle. For normal braking performance, both circ...

  • Page 167

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 instruments and controls 5-23 if the light does not come on, or remains flashing, see your dealer. For vehicles with the epb, the brake warning light should come on briefly when the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle servic...

  • Page 168

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-24 instruments and controls traction off light this light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light then turns off. The traction of...

  • Page 169

    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 170

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-26 instruments and controls when the light is on steady this indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly underinflated. A tire pressure message can accompany the light. See tire messages on page 5‑41 for more information. Stop as so...

  • Page 171

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 instruments and controls 5-27 fuel economy light for vehicles with the fuel economy mode light, it comes on when the eco (economy) switch, located next to the shift lever, is pressed. Press the switch again to turn off the light and exit the fuel s...

  • Page 172

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-28 instruments and controls high-beam on light this light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See headlamp high/low-beam changer on page 6‑2 for more information. Adaptive forward lighting (afl) light this light comes on solid when ...

  • Page 173: Information Displays

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 instruments and controls 5-29 lamps on reminder for vehicles with the lamps on reminder light, it comes on when the lights are in use. Cruise control light the cruise control light is white whenever the cruise control is set, and turns green when t...

  • Page 174

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-30 instruments and controls dic operation and displays the dic has different displays which can be accessed by using the dic buttons on the turn signal lever located on the left side of the steering wheel. The dic displays trip, fuel, vehicle sys...

  • Page 175

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 instruments and controls 5-31 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 176

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-32 instruments and controls timer this display can be used as a timer. To start the timer, press set/clr while timer is displayed. The display will show the amount of time that has passed since the timer was last reset. To stop the timer, press s...

  • Page 177

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 instruments and controls 5-33 remaining oil life this display shows an estimate of the oil's remaining useful life. If remaining oil life 99% is displayed, that means 99% of the current oil life remains. When the remaining oil life is low, the chan...

  • Page 178: Vehicle Messages

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-34 instruments and controls vehicle messages messages displayed on the dic indicate the status of the vehicle or some action that may be needed to correct a condition. Multiple messages may display one after the other. The messages that do not re...

  • Page 179

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 instruments and controls 5-35 step on brake to release park brake this message is displayed if you attempt to release the electric parking brake without the brake pedal applied. See parking brake on page 9‑31 for more information. Release parking b...

  • Page 180

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-36 instruments and controls hood open this message will display along with a hood open symbol when the hood is open. Close the hood completely. Power liftgate unavailable this message will display if the power liftgate encounters multiple obstacl...

  • Page 181

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 instruments and controls 5-37 high coolant temperature this message displays if the coolant temperature is hot. See engine overheating on page 10‑24. Engine oil messages change engine oil soon this message displays when the engine oil needs to be c...

  • Page 182

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-38 instruments and controls fuel system messages fuel level low this message displays when the vehicle is low on fuel. Refuel as soon as possible tighten gas cap this message displays when the fuel cap is not on tight. Tighten the fuel cap. Key a...

  • Page 183

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 instruments and controls 5-39 xxx turn indicator failure when one of the turn signals is out, this message displays to show which bulb needs to be replaced. See bulb replacement on page 10‑38 and replacement bulbs on page 10‑47 for more information...

  • Page 184

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-40 instruments and controls airbag system messages service airbag this message displays if there is a problem with the airbag system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. Safety belt messages buckle seatbelt this message displays as a rem...

  • Page 185

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 instruments and controls 5-41 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 10‑67 for more information. Tire learning ...

  • Page 186: Vehicle

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-42 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 (43,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 instruments and controls 5-43 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 (44,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-44 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 confir...

  • Page 189

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 instruments and controls 5-45 press the menu/select knob when auto wipe in reverse gear is highlighted. Turn the knob to select on or off. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu. Language select the language menu and the following w...

  • Page 190

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-46 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 select...

  • Page 191

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 instruments and controls 5-47 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 a...

  • Page 192: Universal Remote

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-48 instruments and controls remote left in vehicle reminder this allows the remote left in vehicle reminder feature to be turned on or off. If on, the horn will chirp if a remote is left in the vehicle. Press the menu/select knob when remote left...

  • Page 193

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 instruments and controls 5-49 keep the original hand-held transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future universal remote system programming. It is also recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed universal remote sys...

  • Page 194

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-50 instruments and controls 3. Press and hold for five seconds the newly trained universal remote system button (the button selected in step 2) while observing the indicator light and garage door activation. . If the indicator light stays on cont...

  • Page 195

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 instruments and controls 5-51 gate operator and canadian programming if you have questions or need help programming the universal remote system, call 1‐800‐355‐3515 or go to www.Homelink.Com. Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signal...

  • Page 196

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 5-52 instruments and controls reprogramming a single universal remote system button to reprogram any of the three universal remote system buttons: 1. Press and hold the desired universal remote system button. Do not release the button. 2. The indic...

  • 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 if the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system comes on immediately. If it is light outside when the vehicle leaves the garage, there is a slight delay before the automatic headlamp system changes to the drl. ...

  • Page 202

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 6-6 lighting turn and lane-change signals an arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to fla...

  • Page 203: Interior Lighting

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 lighting 6-7 interior lighting instrument panel illumination control this feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. D (instrument panel brightness): turn the thumbwheel up or down to brighten or dim the instrument panel lights....

  • Page 204: Lighting Features

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 6-8 lighting lighting features entry lighting the headlamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, back‐up lamps, dome lamps, and most of the interior lights turn on briefly, when the remote keyless entry (rke) k is pressed, or when the door handle is pul...

  • Page 205

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 lighting 6-9 the battery can be discharged at idle if the electrical loads are very high. This is true for all vehicles. This is because the generator (alternator) may not be spinning fast enough at idle to produce all of the power needed for very h...

  • Page 206: Notes

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 6-10 lighting 2 notes ofrecido por www.Electromanuales.Com.

  • Page 207: Infotainment

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

  • Page 208

    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 209

    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 210

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-4 infotainment system f. G seek . Radio: seeks the previous station. . Cd: selects the previous track or rewinds 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 s...

  • Page 211

    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 212

    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. L seek . Radio: seeks the next station. . Cd/dvd: selects the next track or fast forwards within a track. . Mem: selects the next track or fast for...

  • Page 213

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-7 q. ( 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 system. Operation controls the infotainment syst...

  • Page 214

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-8 infotainment system selecting a menu option 1. Turn the menu/select knob to move the highlighted bar. 2. Press the menu/select button to select the highlighted option. Submenus an arrow on the right‐hand edge of the menu indicates that it has a ...

  • Page 215

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-9 press the back / button to delete the last character in the sequence or press and hold to delete the entire character sequence. Audio settings the audio settings can be set for each radio band and each audio player source. To...

  • Page 216

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-10 infotainment system dsp (digital signal processing) settings for vehicles with dsp, it is used to provide a choice of different listening experiences. . 2.0 normal ‐ select this setting to adjust the audio for normal mode. This provides the be...

  • Page 217: Radio

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-11 auto volume the auto volume feature automatically adjusts the radio volume to compensate for road and wind noise as the vehicle speeds up or slows down, so that the volume level is consistent. The level of volume compensati...

  • Page 218

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-12 infotainment system rds (radio data system) the radio may have rds. The rds feature is available for use only on fm stations that broadcast rds information. This feature only works when the information from the radio station is available. In r...

  • Page 219

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-13 station lists 1. Turn the menu/select knob. 2. Select am or fm station list. All receivable stations in the current reception area are displayed. If a station list has not been created, an automatic station search is done. ...

  • Page 220

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-14 infotainment system time shifting (radio with cd/dvd and mem) the radio with mem time shift feature can rewind 20 minutes of fm/am content. While listening to the radio, the content from the current station is always being buffered. Press k to...

  • Page 221

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-15 control buttons the buttons used to control the xm radio are: radio/band: press to turn the radio on and choose between am, fm, and xm, if equipped. G seek / l seek: press to go to the previous or next channel. Fav: press t...

  • Page 222

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-16 infotainment system selecting a channel using the tune knob to select an xm channel using the tune knob: turn the tune knob to highlight an xm channel; the channel is selected after a short delay. To select a channel using the menu: 1. Turn th...

  • Page 223

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-17 press and hold g seek or l seek to fast forward or rewind through the time shift buffer. Hold l seek until the end of the recorded buffer resumes live playback. Press and release g seek or l seek to go to the next or previo...

  • Page 224

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-18 infotainment system no information: the system is working properly. No text or informational messages are available at this time on this channel. No subscription please renew: xm subscription needs to be reactivated. Contact xm at www.Xmradio....

  • Page 225: Audio Players

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-19 xm™ satellite radio service xm satellite radio service gives digital radio reception from coast to coast in the 48 contiguous united states, and in canada. Just as with fm, tall buildings or hills can interfere with satelli...

  • Page 226

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-20 infotainment system do not use disc lens cleaners because they could contaminate the lens of the disc optics and damage the cd player. Notice: if a label is added to a cd, more than one cd is inserted into the slot at a time, or an attempt is ...

  • Page 227

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-21 selecting a cd 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 menu: 1. Turn the menu/select knob. 2. Select tracks list. 3. Select the trac...

  • Page 228

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-22 infotainment system cd/dvd player the cd/dvd player can play cds, dvd‐as, mp3/wma cds, mp3/wma dvds, and dvd‐vs. The cd/dvd player will not play 8 cm (3 in) discs. Care of cds and dvds sound quality can be reduced due to disc quality, recordin...

  • Page 229

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-23 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 y . The disc is pushed out of the cd/dvd slot. If the disc is not removed after it is eject...

  • Page 230

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-24 infotainment system searching for mp3s on a cd or dvd it is normal for the search feature to take some time to display the information after reading the disc due to the amount of information stored on the disc. The infotainment system automati...

  • Page 231

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-25 changing the audio stream 1. Turn the menu/select knob. 2. Select audio stream. 3. Select change audio stream. 4. Press menu/select to change the selection. Select cancel to exit the menu. Pausing a dvd 1. Turn the menu/sel...

  • Page 232

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-26 infotainment system info: press to display additional information about the mem track that may be available. Turn to select tracks. K (play/pause): press to pause the track currently playing; press again to resume playback. ( rec: press to rec...

  • Page 233

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-27 recording from mp3/wma discs or usb storage devices usb host support the usb connector uses the usb standards, 1.1 and 2.0. Usb‐supported devices . Usb flash drives . Portable usb hard drives recording to mem press ( rec, t...

  • Page 234

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-28 infotainment system to search for tracks: 1. Turn the menu/select knob. 2. Select search. 3. Select: playlists, artists, albums, song titles, or genres. 4. Select the track. The search rate increases if the menu/select knob is continuously tur...

  • Page 235

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-29 auxiliary devices (radio with cd) the optional aux input allows portable devices to connect to the vehicle using the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack, the usb port, or bluetooth ® wireless technology, if equipped. Portable device...

  • Page 236

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-30 infotainment system to search for tracks: 1. Turn the menu/select knob. 2. Select search. 3. Select: playlists, artists, albums, song titles, podcasts, genres, audiobooks, or composers. 4. Select the track. Shuffle turn the menu/select knob an...

  • Page 237

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-31 shuffle functionality turn the menu/select knob and set shuffle songs (random) to on or off. On: plays current tracks in random order. Off: plays current tracks in sequential order. Repeat functionality turn the menu/select...

  • Page 238

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-32 infotainment system shuffle functionality turn the menu/select knob and set shuffle songs (random) to on or off. On: plays current tracks in random order. Off: plays current tracks in sequential order. Repeat functionality turn the menu/select...

  • Page 239

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-33 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 240

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-34 infotainment system 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 241

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-35 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 242

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-36 infotainment system 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 243: Rear Seat

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-37 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 244

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-38 infotainment system 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 245

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-39 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 246

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-40 infotainment system 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 247

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-41 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 248

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-42 infotainment system video screens the video screens are located in the back of the driver and front passenger seats. To use the video screen: 1. Push the release button located on the seatback console. 2. Move the screen to the desired viewing...

  • Page 249

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-43 remote control to use the remote control, aim it at the transmitter window at either seatback console and press the button. Direct sunlight or very bright light could affect the ability of the rse transmitter to receive sig...

  • Page 250

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-44 infotainment system z (display menu): press to adjust the brightness and screen display mode, and display the language menu. Q (return): press to exit the current active menu and return to the previous menu. This button operates only when the ...

  • Page 251

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-45 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 252

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-46 infotainment system tips and troubleshooting chart problem recommended action no power. The ignition might not be turned to on/run or acc/accessory. The picture does not fill the screen. There are black borders on the top and bottom or on both...

  • Page 253

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-47 tips and troubleshooting chart (cont.) 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 254

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-48 infotainment system 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 255

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-49 to listen to a portable audio device through the rsa, attach the portable audio device to either the front or rear auxiliary input, if available. Turn the device on, then choose the front auxiliary input with the rsa srce b...

  • Page 256: Phone

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-50 infotainment system 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 257

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-51 vehicles with a bluetooth system can use a bluetooth‐capable cell phone with a hands‐free profile to make and receive phone calls. The infotainment system and voice recognition are used to control the system. The system can...

  • Page 258

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-52 infotainment system bluetooth (infotainment controls) for information about how to navigate the menu system using the infotainment controls, see operation on page 7‑7. Pairing a bluetooth‐enabled cell phone must be paired to the bluetooth syst...

  • Page 259

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-53 7. The system responds with “ has been successfully paired” after the pairing process is complete. 8. Repeat steps 1 through 7 to pair additional phones. Listing all paired and connected phones 1. Press the config button. 2...

  • Page 260

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-54 infotainment system radio with cd to make a call using the phone book menu: 1. Press the 5 / > button twice. 2. Select phone book. 3. Search through the list by selecting the letter group the phone book entry begins with, or press the select b...

  • Page 261

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-55 accepting or declining a call when an incoming call is received, the infotainment system mutes and a ring tone is heard in the vehicle. Accepting a call turn the menu/select knob to “answer” and press the menu/ select knob ...

  • Page 262

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-56 infotainment system ending a call turn or press the menu/select knob and select hang up. Muting a call to mute a call turn or press the menu/select knob and select mute call. To cancel mute turn or press the menu/select knob and select mute ca...

  • Page 263

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-57 . Only one paired cell phone can be connected to the bluetooth system at a time. . If multiple paired cell phones are within range of the system, the system connects to the first available paired cell phone in the order tha...

  • Page 264

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-58 infotainment system connecting to a different phone to connect to a different cell phone, the bluetooth system looks for the next available cell phone in the order in which all the available cell phones were paired. Depending on which cell pho...

  • Page 265

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-59 3. Say each digit, one at a time, that you want to store. After each digit is entered, the system repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone. After the last digit has been entered, say “store,” and then follow the d...

  • Page 266

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-60 infotainment system using the “digit dial” command the digit dial command allows a phone number to be dialed by entering the digits one at a time. After each digit is entered, the system repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone. If a...

  • Page 267

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 infotainment system 7-61 three‐way calling three‐way calling must be supported on the cell phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier. 1. While on a call, press b g . 2. Say “three‐way call.” 3. Use the dial or call command to dial the numbe...

  • Page 268

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 7-62 infotainment system voice pass-thru voice pass‐thru allows access to the voice recognition commands on the cell phone. See your cell phone manufacturer's user guide to see if the cell phone supports this feature. To access contacts stored in t...

  • 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 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 the indicator light is on, the system is...

  • Page 271

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 climate controls 8-3 - (defog): clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield and floor outlets. 8 (upper): air is directed to the windshield outlets. 7 (hi-level): air is divided between the windshield and instrument pane...

  • 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 five minutes before t...

  • 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 h i (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. Reinstall the upper portion of the glove box. Se...

  • Page 276: Notes

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 8-8 climate controls 2 notes ofrecido por www.Electromanuales.Com.

  • 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 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 death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: judgment, muscular coordination, vision, and attentiveness. Police records show th...

  • 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 hydroplaning hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up under the vehicle's tires so they actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When the vehicle is hydroplan...

  • 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 the tire and loading information label shows the number of occupant seating positions (a), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (b) in kilograms and pounds. The tire and loading information label also shows the tire si...

  • Page 290

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 9-14 driving and operating 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle....

  • Page 291

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 driving and operating 9-15 example 3 a. Vehicle capacity weight for example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). B. Subtract occupant weight @ 91 kg (200 lbs) × 5 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). C. Available cargo weight = 0 kg (0 lbs). Refer to the vehicle's tire and lo...

  • Page 292

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 9-16 driving and operating if the vehicle is carrying a heavy load, it should be spread out. See “steps for determining correct load limit” earlier in this section. { warning do not load the vehicle any heavier than the gross vehicle weight rating ...

  • Page 293: Starting And

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 driving and operating 9-17 warning (continued) . Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats. . Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in the vehicle. . Secure loose items i...

  • Page 294

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 9-18 driving and operating adjustable throttle and brake pedal if the vehicle has this feature, the position of the throttle and brake pedals can be adjusted. The switch used to adjust the pedals is located on the right side of the steering column,...

  • Page 295

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 driving and operating 9-19 if the vehicle is in p (park), the ignition will turn off, and retained accessory power (rap) will remain active. See retained accessory power (rap) on page 9‑22 for more information. If the vehicle is not in p (park), th...

  • Page 296

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 9-20 driving and operating acc/accessory (amber led light): this mode allows you to use some electrical accessories when the engine is off. With the ignition off, pressing the button one time without the brake pedal applied, will place the ignition...

  • Page 297

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 driving and operating 9-21 see remote keyless entry (rke) system operation on page 2‑4 for more information. 3. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and transmission gently until the oil warms up and lubricates a...

  • Page 298

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 9-22 driving and operating engine heater the engine coolant heater, if available, can help in cold weather conditions at or below −18°c (0°f) for easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Plug in the coolant heater at least fou...

  • Page 299

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 driving and operating 9-23 shifting into park { warning it can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in p (park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehi...

  • 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 abs can change the brake pressure to each wheel, as required, faster than any driver could. This can help the driver steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As the brakes are applied, the computer keeps receiving up...

  • Page 308

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 9-32 driving and operating the system has a parking brake status light and a parking brake warning light. See brake system warning light on page 5‑22. There are also three driver information center (dic) messages. See driver information center (dic...

  • Page 309

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 driving and operating 9-33 epb release to release the epb, place the ignition in the on/run position, apply and hold the brake pedal, and push down momentarily on the epb switch. If you attempt to release the epb without the brake pedal applied, a ...

  • Page 310: Ride Control Systems

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 9-34 driving and operating hill start assist (hsa) this vehicle has a hill start assist (hsa) feature, which may be useful when the vehicle is stopped on a grade. This feature is designed to prevent the vehicle from rolling, either forward or rearw...

  • Page 311

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 driving and operating 9-35 notice: do not repeatedly brake or accelerate heavily when tcs is off. The vehicle's driveline could be damaged. If d comes on and stays on, reset the system by: 1. Stopping the vehicle. 2. Turning the engine off and wait...

  • Page 312

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 9-36 driving and operating stabilitrak ® system the vehicle has a vehicle stability enhancement system called stabilitrak. It is an advanced computer controlled system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving condit...

  • Page 313

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 driving and operating 9-37 g is located on the console. Both stabilitrak and traction control can be turned off if needed by pressing and holding g until g and i come on the instrument panel. When stabilitrak is turned off, the system will not assi...

  • 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 (rvc) system. Read this entire section before using it. The rvc system can assist the driver when backing up by displaying a view of the area behind the v...

  • 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 to turn the symbols on or off: 1. Shift into p (park). 2. Press the config button. 3. Select display. 4. Select symbols. When a checkmark appears next to the symbols option, symbols will appear. Guidelines the rvc system ...

  • Page 322

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 9-46 driving and operating 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 appears on the screen is different from the ...

  • 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 recommended fuel if the vehicle has the 3.0l v6 engine (vin code y), use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher. If the octane rating is less than 87, an audible knocking noise, commonly ref...

  • Page 325

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 driving and operating 9-49 california fuel requirements if the vehicle is certified to meet california emissions standards, it is designed to operate on fuels that meet california specifications. See the underhood emission control label. If this fu...

  • Page 326

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 9-50 driving and operating for customers who do not use top tier detergent gasoline regularly, one bottle of gm fuel system treatment plus, added to the fuel tank at every engine oil change, can help clean deposits from fuel injectors and intake va...

  • Page 327

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 driving and operating 9-51 at a minimum, e85 should meet astm specification d 5798. By definition, this means that fuel labeled e85 will have an ethanol content between 70% and 85%. Filling the fuel tank with fuel mixtures that do not meet astm spe...

  • 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 the diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. See malfunction indicator lamp on page 5‑19. { warning if a fire start...

  • 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 vehicle can tow a trailer when equipped with the proper trailer towing equipment. For trailering capacity, see trailer towing on page 9‑58. Trailering changes handling, acceleration, braking, durability and fuel econo...

  • Page 332

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 9-56 driving and operating driving with a trailer towing a trailer requires experience. Get familiar with handling and braking with the added trailer weight. The vehicle is now longer and not as responsive as the vehicle is by itself. Check all tra...

  • Page 333

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 driving and operating 9-57 turn signals when towing a trailer the turn signal indicators on the instrument panel flash whenever signaling a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps also flash, telling other drivers the vehicle is ...

  • Page 334

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 9-58 driving and operating 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then apply the parking brake and shift into p (park). 5. Release the brake pedal. Leaving after parking on a hill 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal while you: . Start the engine. . Shift into a...

  • 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 see vehicle load limits on page 9‑12 for more information about the vehicle's maximum load capacity. If a weight-carrying hitch or a weight-distributing hitch is being used, the trailer tongue (a) should weigh 10‐15 perce...

  • 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 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 wheels and tires tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56 tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . 10-57 tire designations . . . . . . . . . . . 10-59 tire terminology and definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10...

  • Page 341

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-3 california proposition 65 warning most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the state of california to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and ...

  • Page 342: Vehicle Checks

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-4 vehicle care damage to vehicle components resulting from modifications or the installation or use of non‐gm certified parts, including control module or software modifications, is not covered under the terms of the vehicle warranty and may affe...

  • Page 343

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-5 this vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see servicing the airbag-equipped vehicle on page 3‑43. Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work p...

  • Page 344

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  • 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 10‑26. C. Engine oil fill cap. See engine oil on page 10‑10. D. Engine oil dipstick. See engine oil on page 10‑10. E....

  • Page 346

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  • 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 10‑26. 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 engine cover engine cover (3.0 l v6) a. Oil fill cap b. Engine cover bolt c. Engine cover 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...

  • Page 349

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-11 checking engine oil it is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to get an accurate reading, the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. See engine compartm...

  • Page 350

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-12 vehicle care this 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 t...

  • Page 351

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-13 extensive use of oils that do not meet the dexos specification, however, may result in reduced performance or engine damage under certain circumstances. Maintaining the proper oil level is very important. However, if you use a su...

  • Page 352

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-14 vehicle care engine oil additives/engine oil flushes do not add anything to the oil. The recommended oils with the dexos specification and displaying the dexos certification mark are all that is needed for good performance and engine protecti...

  • Page 353

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-15 it is possible that, if driving under the best conditions, the oil life system might indicate that an oil change is not necessary for up to a year. The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time t...

  • Page 354

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-16 vehicle care automatic transmission fluid how to check automatic transmission fluid it is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level. A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to ...

  • Page 355

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-17 how to inspect the engine air cleaner/filter to inspect the air cleaner/filter, remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release loose dust and dirt. If the filter remains covered with dirt, a new filter...

  • Page 356

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-18 vehicle care 7. To install the air filter, place filter inside box where the pleats fit in between the tabs located inside the lower box. Ensure that the cover cut outs (a) on both sides match the air filter tabs (b) on both sides. 8. Replace...

  • Page 357

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-19 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 358

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-20 vehicle care if there seems to be no leak, with the engine on, check to see if the electric engine cooling fan is running. If the engine is overheating, the fan should be running. If it is not, the vehicle needs service. Turn off the engine. ...

  • Page 359

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-21 use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and dex-cool coolant. If using this mixture, nothing else needs to be added. This mixture: . Gives freezing protection down to −37°c (−34°f), outside temperature. . Gives boiling prot...

  • Page 360

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-22 vehicle care how to add coolant to the coolant surge tank notice: this vehicle has a specific coolant fill procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause the engine to overheat and be severely damaged. If no problem is found, check t...

  • Page 361

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-23 notice: in cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture. { warning you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine par...

  • Page 362

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-24 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 363

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-25 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 364

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-26 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 365

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-27 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 366

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-28 vehicle care some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with the brakes. Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent b...

  • Page 367

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-29 do not top off the brake fluid. Adding fluid does not correct a leak. If fluid is added when the linings are worn, there will be too much fluid when new brake linings are installed. Add or remove brake fluid, as necessary, only w...

  • Page 368

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-30 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 369

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-31 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 370

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-32 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 371

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-33 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 372: Headlamp Aiming

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-34 vehicle care 3. Remove the cover. 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 a...

  • Page 373

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-35 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 374

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-36 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 375

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-37 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 376: Bulb Replacement

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-38 vehicle care bulb replacement for the proper type of replacement bulbs, see replacement bulbs on page 10‑47. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Halogen bulbs { warning halogen bulbs have pressuriz...

  • Page 377

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-39 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 378

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-40 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 379

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-41 5. Lift the three retaining clips (d) on the air filter housing. 6. Turn and tilt cover slightly upwards and slide cover away from outside edge of vehicle. Lift the cover away from base. 7. Lift the air cleaner/filter base to dis...

  • Page 380

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-42 vehicle care 6. Install the bulb socket in the headlamp assembly. 7. Connect the electrical connector. 8. Install the cap with the down arrow pointing down in the back of the headlamp assembly. 9. For driver side, reinstall the underhood elec...

  • Page 381

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-43 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 382

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-44 vehicle care 3. Remove the taillamp cover from the lamp assembly by pulling rearward from the top to unfasten from snap tabs. 4. Remove the two screws from the taillamp assembly. 5. Pull the taillamp assembly straight back to remove. A. Turn ...

  • Page 383

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-45 back-up lamps to replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the liftgate. See liftgate on page 2‑14. A. Push pin b. Taillamp cover 2. Pull on push pin (a) to release the taillamp cover (b). 3. Remove the taillamp cover from the lamp ass...

  • Page 384

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-46 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 385: Electrical System

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-47 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 386

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-48 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 387

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-49 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 antilock brake system pump 25 rear electrical center...

  • Page 388

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-50 vehicle care mini fuses usage 1 engine control module battery 2 transmission control module battery 3 mass air flow sensor 4 afterboil pump 5 engine control module run crank 7 post–catalytic converter o2 sensor 8 pre–catalytic converter o2 se...

  • Page 389

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-51 mini fuses usage 66 trailer left stoplamp 67 spare 68 spare 69 spare 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 v...

  • Page 390

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-52 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 391

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-53 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 392

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-54 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 393

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-55 fuses usage rr htd seat rear heated seats frt htd seat front heated seats theft horn theft horn * lgate liftgate shunt shunt rear defog rear defog * bcm theft body control module theft * trlr 2 trailer 2 ugdo universal garage doo...

  • Page 394: Wheels And Tires

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-56 vehicle care wheels and tires tires every new gm vehicle has high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. See the warranty manual for information regarding the tire warranty and where to get service. For additional information refe...

  • Page 395

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-57 tire sidewall labeling useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall. Passenger (p‐metric) tire example (a) tire size : the tire ...

  • Page 396

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-58 vehicle care (g) maximum cold inflation load limit : maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load. Compact spare tire example (a) tire ply material : the type of cord and number of plies in the sidewal...

  • Page 397

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-59 (f) tire size : a combination of letters and numbers define a tire's width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, and service description. The letter t as the first character in the tire size means the tire is for temporary us...

  • Page 398

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-60 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 399

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-61 dot markings : a code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the u.S. Department of transportation (dot) motor vehicle safety standards. The dot code includes the tire identification num...

  • Page 400

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-62 vehicle care passenger (p-metric) tire : a tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. Recommended inflation pressure : vehicle manufacturer's recommended tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire plac...

  • Page 401

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-63 vehicle maximum load on the tire : load on an individual tire due to curb weight, accessory weight, occupant weight, and cargo weight. Vehicle placard : a label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the vehicle capacity weigh...

  • Page 402

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-64 vehicle care for additional information regarding how much weight the vehicle can carry, and an example of the tire and loading information label, see vehicle load limits on page 9‑12. How the vehicle is loaded affects vehicle handling and ri...

  • Page 403

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-65 tire pressure for high-speed operation { warning driving at high speeds, 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher, puts an additional strain on tires. Sustained high-speed driving causes excessive heat build up and can cause sudden tire fail...

  • Page 404

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-66 vehicle care as an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under‐inflated. Accordingly, w...

  • Page 405

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-67 tire pressure monitor operation this vehicle may have a tire pressure monitor system (tpms). The tpms is designed to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition exists. Tpms sensors are mounted onto each tire and wheel ass...

  • Page 406

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-68 vehicle care a tire and loading information label shows the size of the original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressure for the tires when they are cold. See vehicle load limits on page 9‑12, for an example of the tire and loading...

  • Page 407

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-69 . The tpms sensor matching process was not done or not completed successfully after rotating the tires. The malfunction light and the dic message should go off after successfully completing the sensor matching process. See "tpms ...

  • Page 408

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-70 vehicle care there are two minutes to match the first tire/wheel position, and five minutes overall to match all four tire/wheel positions. If it takes longer, the matching process stops and must be restarted. The tpms sensor matching process...

  • Page 409

    Black plate (71,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-71 tire inspection gm recommends that the tires, including the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, be inspected for signs of wear or damage at least once a month. Replace the tire if: . The indicators at three or more places around ...

  • Page 410

    Black plate (72,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-72 vehicle care do not include the compact spare tire in the tire rotation. 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 10‑63 and ...

  • Page 411

    Black plate (73,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-73 the rubber in tires ages over time. This also applies for the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, even if it is never used. Multiple conditions including temperatures, loading conditions, and inflation pressure maintenance affect...

  • Page 412

    Black plate (74,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-74 vehicle care gm recommends replacing tires in sets of four. This is because uniform tread depth on all tires will help keep the vehicle performing most like it did when the tires were new. Replacing less than a full set of tires can affect th...

  • Page 413

    Black plate (75,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-75 vehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring system could give an inaccurate low‐pressure warning if non‐tpc spec rated tires are installed on the vehicle. Non‐tpc spec rated tires may give a low‐pressure warning that is higher ...

  • Page 414

    Black plate (76,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-76 vehicle care uniform tire quality grading quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: treadwear 200 traction aa temperature a the following information relat...

  • Page 415

    Black plate (77,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-77 traction – aa, a, b, c the traction grades, from highest to lowest, are aa, a, b, and c. Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfa...

  • Page 416

    Black plate (78,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-78 vehicle care wheel alignment and tire balance the tires and wheels were aligned and balanced at the factory to provide the longest tire life and best overall performance. Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire balancing will not be necessary...

  • Page 417

    Black plate (79,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-79 used replacement wheels { warning replacing a wheel with a used one is dangerous. How it has been used or how far it has been driven may be unknown. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. When replacing wheels, use a new gm or...

  • Page 418

    Black plate (80,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-80 vehicle care a rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction as used in a skid. Stop pressing the accelerator pedal and steer to straighten the vehicle. It may be very bumpy and noisy. Gently...

  • Page 419

    Black plate (81,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-81 this vehicle may come with a jack and spare tire or a tire sealant and compressor kit. To use the jacking equipment to change a spare tire safely, follow the instructions below. Then see tire changing on page 10‑89. To use the ti...

  • Page 420

    Black plate (82,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-82 vehicle care { warning overinflating a tire could cause the tire to rupture and you or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the tire sealant and compressor kit instructions and inflate the tire to its recommended pressure. Do n...

  • Page 421

    Black plate (83,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-83 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 sealant read and follow...

  • Page 422

    Black plate (84,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-84 vehicle care heated environment for five minutes. This will help to inflate the tire faster. 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 ...

  • 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 10‑63. The pressure gau...

  • Page 424

    Black plate (86,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-86 vehicle care 17. Return the equipment to its original storage location in the vehicle. 18. Immediately drive the vehicle 8 km (5 miles) to distribute the sealant in the tire. 19. Stop at a safe location and check the tire pressure. Refer to s...

  • Page 425

    Black plate (87,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-87 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 10‑79 for other important ...

  • Page 426

    Black plate (88,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-88 vehicle care 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 10‑63. The pressure gau...

  • Page 427

    Black plate (89,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-89 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 428

    Black plate (90,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-90 vehicle care 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 429

    Black plate (91,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-91 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 10‑79 for more...

  • Page 430

    Black plate (92,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-92 vehicle care 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 431

    Black plate (93,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-93 notice: using a jack to raise the vehicle without positioning it correctly could damage your vehicle. When raising your vehicle on a jack, be sure to position it correctly under the frame and avoid contact with the plastic moldin...

  • Page 432

    Black plate (94,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-94 vehicle care 14. Reinstall the wheel nuts. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 15. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. { warning wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened ...

  • Page 433

    Black plate (95,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-95 storing a flat or spare tire and tools { warning storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Stor...

  • Page 434: Jump Starting

    Black plate (96,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-96 vehicle care compact spare tire { warning driving with more than one compact spare tire at a time could result in loss of braking and handling. This could lead to a crash and you or others could be injured. Use only one compact spare tire at ...

  • Page 435

    Black plate (97,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-97 notice: ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to the vehicle that would not be covered by the warranty. Trying to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work, and it could damage the vehicle. 1. Check th...

  • Page 436

    Black plate (98,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-98 vehicle care your vehicle is equipped with a remote positive (+) terminal (a) and a remote negative (−) terminal (b). The remote positive (+) terminal is located in the engine compartment on the driver side of the vehicle, above the rear of t...

  • Page 437

    Black plate (99,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-99 5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could also be damaged. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know. Positive (...

  • Page 438

    Black plate (100,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-100 vehicle care notice: if the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always connect and remove the jumper cabl...

  • Page 439: Towing

    Black plate (101,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-101 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 flatb...

  • Page 440

    Black plate (102,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-102 vehicle care dinghy towing front-wheel‐drive and all-wheel-drive vehicles may be dinghy towed from the front. These vehicles can also be towed by placing them on a platform trailer with all four wheels off of the ground. For other towing op...

  • Page 441

    Black plate (103,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-103 3. Use a small screw driver or tool to press and hold the manual release button on the front right. 4. Put the vehicle in n (neutral). Notice: if the vehicle is towed without performing each of the steps listed under “dinghy to...

  • Page 442

    Black plate (104,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-104 vehicle care dolly towing (front-wheel‐drive vehicles) to tow the vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground, do the following: 1. Put the front wheels on a dolly. 2. Move the shift lever to p (park). See shifting into park o...

  • Page 443: Appearance Care

    Black plate (105,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-105 appearance care exterior care cleaning exterior lamps/lenses use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth, and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under “washing the vehicle” later in thi...

  • Page 444

    Black plate (106,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-106 vehicle care 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 445

    Black plate (107,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-107 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 446

    Black plate (108,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-108 vehicle care 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 447

    Black plate (109,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-109 interior care the 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 removed qu...

  • Page 448

    Black plate (110,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-110 vehicle care . Avoid laundry detergents or dishwashing soaps with degreasers. Using too much soap will leave a residue that leaves streaks and attracts dirt. For liquid cleaners, about 20 drops per 3.78 l (1 gal) of water is a good guide. U...

  • Page 449

    Black plate (111,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-111 if any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary. Test a small hidden area for colorfastness before using a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter. If the locally cleaned area gives ...

  • Page 450

    Black plate (112,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-112 vehicle care some commercial products may increase gloss on the instrument panel. The increase in gloss may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions. Noti...

  • Page 451

    Black plate (113,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 vehicle care 10-113 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 452: Notes

    Black plate (114,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 10-114 vehicle care 2 notes ofrecido por www.Electromanuales.Com.

  • Page 453: 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 454: 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 455

    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 456

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 11-4 service and maintenance . Body hinges and latches, key lock cylinders, folding seat hardware, and sunroof (if equipped) lubrication. See recommended fluids and lubricants on page 11‑7. More frequent lubrication may be required when the vehicle ...

  • Page 457

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 service and maintenance 11-5 . Underbody flushing service. . Hood/decklid/liftgate/liftglass support gas strut service: visually inspect gas strut, if equipped, for signs of wear, cracks, or other damage. Check the hold open ability of the gas strut...

  • Page 458

    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 459

    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 iden...

  • Page 460

    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 461

    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 462: 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 463

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 service and maintenance 11-11 maintenance record (cont.) date odometer reading serviced by maintenance stamp services performed ofrecido por www.Electromanuales.Com.

  • Page 464

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

  • Page 465: 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 466: 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 467

    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 468

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

  • Page 469: 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 470

    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 471

    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 472

    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 the vehicle must be handled by your dealer sa...

  • Page 473

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 customer information 13-5 customer assistance offices (u.S. And canada) cadillac encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. However, if a customer wishes to write or e-mail cadillac, the letter should be addressed to: united s...

  • Page 474

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 13-6 customer information customer assistance offices (mexico) to contact the customer assistance center (cac), use the phone numbers listed in this section. Customer assistance is available monday through friday, 08:00 to 20:00 hours, and saturdays...

  • Page 475

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 customer information 13-7 online owner center cadillac owner center (u.S.) www.Cadillacownercenter.Com information and services customized for your specific vehicle — all in one convenient place. . Digital owner manual, warranty information, and mor...

  • Page 476

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 13-8 customer information gm mobility reimbursement program (u.S. And canada) this program is available to qualified applicants for cost reimbursement of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for the vehicle, such as hand controls or a wh...

  • Page 477

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 customer information 13-9 coverage services are provided up to 5 years/160 000 km (100,000 mi), whichever comes first. In the u.S., anyone driving the vehicle is covered. In canada, a person driving the vehicle without permission from the owner is n...

  • Page 478

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 13-10 customer information cadillac technician roadside service (u.S. Only) cadillac's exceptional roadside service is more than an auto club or towing service. It provides every cadillac owner in the united states with the advantage of contacting ...

  • Page 479

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 customer information 13-11 roadside service (mexico) roadside service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. For detailed information about roadside service, please see the brochure provided with your new vehicle or visit our website at...

  • Page 480

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 13-12 customer information transportation options warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, gm helps to minimize inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circu...

  • Page 481

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 customer information 13-13 additional program information all program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. Please contact the dealer for specific information about availability. All courtesy transportation arrange...

  • Page 482

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 13-14 customer information aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than gm and may not have been tested for the vehicle. As a result, these parts may fit poorly, exhibit premature durability/corrosion probl...

  • Page 483

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 customer information 13-15 for emergency towing see roadside service (u.S. And canada) on page 13‑8 or roadside service (mexico) on page 13‑11. Gather the following information: . Driver name, address, and telephone number. . Driver license number....

  • Page 484

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 13-16 customer information service publications ordering information service manuals service manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on the engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Service bulletin...

  • Page 485: Reporting Safety

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 customer information 13-17 reporting safety defects reporting safety defects to the united states government if you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the n...

  • Page 486: Vehicle Data

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 13-18 customer information reporting safety defects to general motors in addition to notifying nhtsa (or transport canada) in a situation like this, notify general motors. Call 1-800-458-8006, or write: cadillac customer assistance center cadillac ...

  • Page 487

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 customer information 13-19 this data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Important: edr data is recorded by the vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded ...

  • Page 488

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 13-20 customer information radio frequency identification (rfid) rfid technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security, as well as in connection with conveniences such as key fobs for r...

  • Page 489

    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 490

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 i-2 index automatic dimming mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22 automatic transmission . . . . . . . 9-26 fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16 manual mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-28 shift lock control function c...

  • Page 491

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 index i-3 cargo lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 cargo net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 cautions, danger, and warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iv cd player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 492

    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 493

    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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20 coolant temper...

  • Page 494

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 i-6 index fuel (cont.) low fuel warning light . . . . . . .5-27 recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-48 requirements, california . . . . .9-49 system messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-38 fuel economy driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 495

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 index i-7 headlamps (cont.) high-beam on light . . . . . . . . . .5-28 high/low beam changer . . . . . . 6-2 lamps on reminder . . . . . . . . .5-29 turn signal lamps . . . . . . . . . 10-43 twilight sentinel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 washer...

  • Page 496

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 i-8 index liftgate carbon monoxide . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14 light adaptive forward lighting (afl) light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-28 stabilitrak ® off . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24 lighter, cigarette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9...

  • Page 497

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 index i-9 messages (cont.) key and lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-38 lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-38 object detection system . . . . .5-39 ride control system . . . . . . . . . .5-39 safety belt . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 498

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2011 i-10 index personalization vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-42 phone bluetooth . . . . . . . . . 7-50, 7-52, 7-56 power door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12 mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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