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Cadillac 2012 Cadillac SRX Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 2012 cadillac srx owner manual m in brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 initial drive information . . . . . . . . 1-4 vehicle features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1...

  • Page 2

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 2012 cadillac srx owner manual m driving and operating . . . . . . . . 9-1 driving information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 starting and operating . . . . . . . 9-16 engine exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24 automatic transmissi...

  • Page 3

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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...

  • Page 4

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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...

  • Page 5

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 ...

  • Page 6: Notes

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vi introduction 2 notes.

  • Page 7: In Brief

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 8: Instrument Panel

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 1-2 in brief instrument panel.

  • Page 9

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 ‑ 28 . C. Cruise contro...

  • Page 10: Initial Drive

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 ...

  • Page 11

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 and release q on the rke transmitter. 2. Within two seconds, press and hold / until the turn signa...

  • Page 12

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 1-6 in brief power liftgate operation on vehicles with a power liftgate the switch is located on the driver door. The vehicle must be in p (park) to use the power feature. The taillamps flash when the power liftgate moves. Choose the p...

  • Page 13

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 movin...

  • Page 14

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 1-8 in brief memory features 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 adjustabl...

  • Page 15

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 in brief 1-9 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...

  • Page 16

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 1-10 in brief safety belts refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly: . Safety belts on page 3 ‑ 14 . . How to wear safety belts properly on page 3 ‑ 15 . . Lap-shoulder belt on page...

  • Page 17

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 in brief 1-11 mirror adjustment exterior 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 arrows on the control pad to move each mirror to the desired po...

  • Page 18

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 1-12 in brief steering wheel adjustment to adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel up or down. 3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you. 4. Pull the lever up to lock the steering...

  • Page 19

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 in brief 1-13 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 l...

  • Page 20

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 1-14 in brief int: (intermittent wipes): move the lever up to int for intermittent wipes, then turn the x int band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. If the vehicle has rainsense ™ , see the following rainsens...

  • Page 21

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 in brief 1-15 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 a...

  • Page 22: Vehicle Features

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 1-16 in brief 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 or tune/info : turn to select radio...

  • Page 23

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 in brief 1-17 setting the 12/24 hour format 1. Press the config button. 2. Select time and date settings. 3. Highlight 12/24 hour format. 4. Press the menu/select button to select the 12 hour or 24 hour display format. Setting the mon...

  • Page 24

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 1-18 in brief bluetooth ® the bluetooth system allows users with a bluetooth-enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle audio system and controls. The bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired with the...

  • Page 25

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 in brief 1-19 + x − : press + to increase the volume, press − to decrease the volume. B / g : press to interact with the available bluetooth, onstar, or navigation system. 0 / c : press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press agai...

  • Page 26

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 1-20 in brief 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...

  • Page 27: Performance And

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 in brief 1-21 power outlets the accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or mp3 player. The vehicle has four accessory power outlets. The power outlets located below the climate control...

  • Page 28

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 1-22 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 stabilitr...

  • Page 29

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 in brief 1-23 engine oil life system the engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays the change engine oil soon message when it is time to change the engine oil and filter. The oil life system s...

  • Page 30

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 1-24 in brief . Combine several trips into a single trip. . Replace the vehicle's tires with the same tpc spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. . Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. Roadside service u.S. Or ...

  • Page 31: Keys, Doors, And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 (r...

  • Page 32: Keys And Locks

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 coul...

  • Page 33

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 ...

  • Page 34

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 2-4 keys, doors, and windows with remote start and power liftgate shown, without similar q (lock): press to lock all doors. The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound to indicate locking, see “ locking feedback ” un...

  • Page 35

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 keys, doors, and windows 2-5 keyless access operation some vehicles have the keyless access system that lets you lock and unlock the doors and access the liftgate without removing the remote transmitter from your pocket, purse, briefca...

  • Page 36

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 be...

  • Page 37

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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...

  • Page 38

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 2-8 keys, doors, and windows 4. 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...

  • Page 39

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 keys, doors, and windows 2-9 battery replacement notice: when replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter. Replace the battery if the replace battery i...

  • Page 40

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 2-10 keys, doors, and windows other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See remote keyless entry (rke) system on page 2 ‑ 3 for additional information. Starting the engine using remote start 1. Press and release ...

  • Page 41

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 keys, doors, and windows 2-11 conditions in which remote start will not work the remote start will not operate if any of the following occur: . The ignition is in any mode other than off. . The transmitter is in the vehicle. . The hoo...

  • Page 42

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 2-12 keys, doors, and windows power door locks instrument panel front door panels q (lock): press to lock the doors. K (unlock): press to unlock the doors. Lockout deterrent lockout deterrent decreases the chances that the keys may be...

  • Page 43

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 keys, doors, and windows 2-13 delayed locking when this feature is enabled and the doors are locked with the power lock switch on the instrument panel, three chimes sound to signal that the delayed locking feature is in use. All doors...

  • Page 44: Doors

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 2-14 keys, doors, and windows doors liftgate { warning exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate or trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or l...

  • Page 45

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 y...

  • Page 46

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 2-16 keys, doors, and windows press and release 8 on the liftgate next to the latch to close the liftgate. Pressing any liftgate button, or the touch pad switch while the liftgate is moving, stops it. Pressing the button or rke switch...

  • Page 47

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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...

  • Page 48: Vehicle Security

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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...

  • Page 49

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 keys, doors, and windows 2-19 immobilizer see radio frequency statement on page 13 ‑ 21 for information regarding part 15 of the federal communications commission (fcc) rules and industry canada standards rss-gen/210/220/310. Immobili...

  • Page 50: Exterior Mirrors

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 2-20 keys, doors, and windows it is possible for the immobilizer system to learn new or replacement rke transmitters. Up to eight transmitters can be programmed for the vehicle. To program additional transmitters, see “ programming tr...

  • Page 51

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 keys, doors, and windows 2-21 folding mirrors power foldaway mirrors to fold the mirrors: 1. With the selector switch in the ) position, press the down arrow on the control pad. Both mirrors will automatically fold. 2. Pressing the do...

  • Page 52: Interior Mirrors

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 2-22 keys, doors, and windows reverse tilt mirrors if the vehicle is equipped with memory mirrors, there is an option to have the mirrors tilt down, when in r (reverse), to more easily see the ground near the vehicle. When the vehicle...

  • Page 53: Windows

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 keys, doors, and windows 2-23 windows { warning leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from he...

  • Page 54

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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...

  • Page 55

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 keys, doors, and windows 2-25 if the window will not express up after power has been restored and a message is displayed in the driver information center: 1. Close all doors. 2. Place the ignition in acc/ accessory or on/run/ start. 3...

  • Page 56

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 2-26 keys, doors, and windows window lockout this feature prevents the rear passenger windows from operating, except from the driver position. Press o { to activate the rear window lockout. The rear safety locks will also activate and...

  • Page 57: Roof

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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). Se...

  • Page 58

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 2-28 keys, doors, and windows anti-pinch feature if an object is in the path of the sunroof when it is closing, the anti-pinch feature detects the object and stops the sunroof from closing at the point of the obstruction. The sunroof ...

  • Page 59: Seats And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 60: Head Restraints

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-2 seats and restraints child restraints older children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36 infants and young children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38 child restraint systems . . . . . 3-41 where to put the restraint . . ....

  • Page 61

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-3 the height of the head restraint can be adjusted. To raise or lower the head restraint, press the button located on the side of the head restraint, and pull up or push the head restraint down, and release the b...

  • Page 62: Front Seats

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 pu...

  • Page 63

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-5 . Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the control up or down. . Raise or lower the seat by moving the control up or down. To adjust the seatback, see reclini...

  • Page 64

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-6 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...

  • Page 65

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-7 to recline a manual seatback: 1. Lift the lever. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locke...

  • Page 66

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-8 seats and restraints the vehicle will also automatically save driver seat, outside mirror, and adjustable throttle and brake pedal positions to the current driver remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter when the ignition is turned o...

  • Page 67

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-9 if the driver door is already open, pressing the rke transmitter k button will also activate the rke memory recall. The driver seat, outside mirrors, and pedals, if available, will move to the previously saved ...

  • Page 68

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-10 seats and restraints heated and ventilated 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...

  • Page 69: Rear Seats

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-11 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 hea...

  • Page 70

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-12 seats and restraints 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...

  • Page 71

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-13 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 and ventilated front seats on page...

  • Page 72: Safety Belts

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-14 seats and restraints 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 wo...

  • Page 73

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-15 when you wear a safety belt, you and the vehicle slow down together. There is more time to stop because you stop over a longer distance and, when worn properly, your strongest bones take the forces from the s...

  • Page 74

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-16 seats and restraints . Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you. . Always use the correct buckle for your seating position. . Wear the lap part of the belt low and snug on the hips, just touching the...

  • Page 75

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-17 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 ‑ 21 . Position the release bu...

  • Page 76

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-18 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 s...

  • Page 77

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-19 safety belt pretensioners this vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants. Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the safety belt assembly. They can he...

  • Page 78

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-20 seats and restraints 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. { warning a safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed ...

  • Page 79

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-21 safety belt use during pregnancy safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. A pregnant woman s...

  • Page 80

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-22 seats and restraints safety belt care keep belts clean and dry. { warning do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only ...

  • Page 81: Airbag System

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-23 airbag system the vehicle has the following airbags: . A frontal airbag for the driver. . A frontal airbag for the front outboard passenger. . A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver. . A seat-mounte...

  • Page 82

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-24 seats and restraints { warning because airbags inflate with great force and 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 un...

  • Page 83

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-25 where are the airbags? The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel. The front outboard passenger frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument panel. Driver side shown, passenger sid...

  • Page 84

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-26 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 b...

  • Page 85

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-27 frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds depending on whether the vehicle hits an object straight on or at an angle, and whether the object is fixed or moving, rigid or deformable, narrow or wide...

  • Page 86

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-28 seats and restraints how does an airbag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side collisions, even...

  • Page 87

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-29 the vehicle has a feature that may automatically unlock the doors, turn on the interior lamps, turn on the hazard warning flashers, and shut off the fuel system after the airbags inflate. You can lock the doo...

  • Page 88

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-30 seats and restraints passenger sensing system the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the front outboard passenger position. The passenger airbag status indicator will light on the overhead console when the vehicle is star...

  • Page 89

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-31 warning (continued) the inflating airbag. A child in a forward-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the passenger frontal airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward positio...

  • Page 90

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-32 seats and restraints for some children who have outgrown child restraints and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact ai...

  • Page 91

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-33 if the off indicator is lit for an adult-size occupant if a person of adult-size is sitting in the front outboard passenger seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting p...

  • Page 92

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-34 seats and restraints servicing the airbag-equipped vehicle airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around the vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have info...

  • Page 93

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-35 if the vehicle has rollover roof ‐ rail airbags, see different size tires and wheels on page 10 ‑ 67 for additional important information. If your vehicle needs to be modified because you have a disability an...

  • Page 94: Child Restraints

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-36 seats and restraints child restraints older children older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle safety belts. The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height...

  • Page 95

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-37 according to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. In a crash, children who ar...

  • Page 96

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-38 seats and restraints infants and young children everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyo...

  • Page 97

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-39 warning (continued) for example, in a crash at only 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) infant will suddenly become a 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's arms. An infant should be secured in an appropriate res...

  • Page 98

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-40 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 ...

  • Page 99

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-41 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...

  • Page 100

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-42 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 prop...

  • Page 101

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-43 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. ...

  • Page 102

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-44 seats and restraints child restraints and booster seats vary considerably in size, and some may fit in certain seating positions better than others. Always make sure the child restraint is properly secured. Depending on where you...

  • Page 103

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-45 lower anchors and tethers for children (latch system) the latch system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier. The latch...

  • Page 104

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-46 seats and restraints top tether anchor a top tether (a, c) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (b) on the child restraint connects to the...

  • Page 105

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-47 to assist you in locating the lower anchors, each seating position with lower anchors has two labels, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. To assist you in locating the top tether anchor...

  • Page 106

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-48 seats and restraints securing a child restraint designed for the latch system { warning if a latch-type child restraint is not attached to anchors, the child restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, ...

  • Page 107

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-49 this system is designed to make installation of child restraints easier. When using lower anchors, do not use the vehicle's safety belts. Instead use the vehicle's anchors and child restraint attachments to s...

  • Page 108

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-50 seats and restraints . If you are using a dual tether in the rear outboard seating position and the head restraint has been removed, route the dual tether over the seatback. . If you are using a single tether in the rear outboard...

  • Page 109

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-51 . If you are using a dual tether in the rear center seating position, lower the adjustable headrest down to its stowed position and route the dual tether over the headrest. . If you are using a single tether ...

  • Page 110

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-52 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 positi...

  • Page 111

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-53 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...

  • Page 112

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-54 seats and restraints securing child restraints (rear seat) when securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle. If ...

  • Page 113

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-55 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 ...

  • Page 114

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-56 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...

  • Page 115

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-57 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 ...

  • Page 116

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-58 seats and restraints you will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing t...

  • Page 117

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 seats and restraints 3-59 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. When installing a fo...

  • Page 118: Notes

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 3-60 seats and restraints 2 notes.

  • Page 119: Storage

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 storage 4-1 storage storage compartments glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 front storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 armrest storage . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 120

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 4-2 storage for small containers, push down on the top edge of the divider to lock it back in place and make the cupholder shorter. Front storage a storage area is located in front of the shift lever. Push upward on the top of the door...

  • Page 121: Additional Storage

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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...

  • Page 122

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 ...

  • Page 123

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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...

  • Page 124

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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...

  • Page 125

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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...

  • Page 126

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 4-8 storage 3. Insert the top of the fence into the lower two clips (a). 4. Turn the bottom of the fence up and insert it into the upper two clips (b). D-ring sliders for vehicles with a d-ring system, there are four d-ring sliders tha...

  • Page 127

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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, ...

  • Page 128

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 ...

  • Page 129: Roof Rack System

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 it...

  • Page 130: Notes

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 4-12 storage 2 notes.

  • Page 131: Instruments And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-1 instruments and controls controls steering wheel adjustment . . . 5-2 steering wheel controls . . . . . . 5-2 heated steering wheel . . . . . . . 5-3 horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 132: Controls

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-2 instruments and controls anti-theft alarm system messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38 service vehicle messages . . . 5-38 starting the vehicle messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38 tire messages . . . . . ....

  • Page 133

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-3 y or z : press y to select the next favorite radio station or next cd, dvd, if equipped, or mp3 track. Press z to select the previous favorite radio station or previous cd, dvd, if equipped, or mp3 track. +...

  • Page 134

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-4 instruments and controls windshield wiper/washer the windshield wiper/washer lever is located on the right side of the steering column. With the ignition in acc/accessory or on/run/ start, move the windshield wiper lever to select ...

  • Page 135

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-5 rainsense ™ for vehicles with rainsense, a sensor located near the top center of the windshield detects the amount of water on the windshield and automatically controls the frequency of the windshield wiper...

  • Page 136

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-6 instruments and controls rear window wiper/ washer the rear wiper controls are on the end of the windshield wiper lever. On: press the upper portion of the button for continuous rear window wipes. Off: the rear wiper turns off when...

  • Page 137

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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, a...

  • Page 138

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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...

  • Page 139

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-9 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 cap. Notice: leaving electrical equipment plugged in for an ...

  • Page 140: Warning Lights,

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 holdi...

  • Page 141

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-11 instrument cluster english shown, metric similar.

  • Page 142

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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...

  • Page 143

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 near...

  • Page 144

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 (l/100 km). Min/20: is when the least efficient fuel economy usually occurs during ac...

  • Page 145

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-15 safety belt reminders driver safety belt reminder light there is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument panel cluster. When the vehicle is started this light flashes and a chime comes on to...

  • Page 146

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-16 instruments and controls if the vehicle information is selected, a full page screen displays at start-up the three safety belt symbols. Once the passenger safety belt is buckled, the corresponding safety belt symbol in the dic tu...

  • Page 147

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-17 passenger airbag status indicator the vehicle has a passenger sensing system. See passenger sensing system on page 3 ‑ 30 for important safety information. The overhead console has a passenger airbag stat...

  • Page 148

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-18 instruments and controls charging system light the charging system light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show the light is working. The light turns off when the engine...

  • Page 149

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-19 notice: if the vehicle is continually driven with this light on, the emission controls might not work as well, the vehicle fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might not run as smoothly. This...

  • Page 150

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-20 instruments and controls . Check that good quality fuel is used. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed and may cause stalling after start-up, stalling when the vehicle is changed into gear, mis...

  • Page 151

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-21 if this has been done and the vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of obd ii system readiness, your dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. Brake system warning light the vehicle bra...

  • Page 152

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-22 instruments and controls the parking brake status light comes on when the brake is applied. If the light continues flashing after the parking brake is released, or while driving, there is a problem with the electric parking brake...

  • Page 153

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-23 if the regular brake system warning light is not on, the vehicle still has brakes, but not antilock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, the vehicle does not have antilock brakes ...

  • Page 154

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-24 instruments and controls traction control system (tcs)/stabilitrak ® light the stabilitrak system or the traction control system (tcs) indicator/warning light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If the light does not com...

  • Page 155

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-25 engine oil pressure light { warning do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have t...

  • Page 156

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-26 instruments and controls low fuel warning light this light is located near the fuel gauge and comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on as a check to show it is working. It also comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel. T...

  • Page 157

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-27 adaptive forward lighting (afl) light this light comes on solid when there is a problem with the adaptive forward lighting system and flashes when the system is switching between lighting modes. See adapt...

  • Page 158: Information Displays

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-28 instruments and controls cruise control light the cruise control light is white whenever the cruise control is set, and turns green when the cruise control is active. The light turns off when the cruise control is turned off. See...

  • Page 159

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-29 dic buttons a. Set/clr (set/clear): use this button to set or clear the menu item when it is displayed. B. W x (thumbwheel): use the thumbwheel to scroll through the items in each menu. A small marker wil...

  • Page 160

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-30 instruments and controls the instantaneous fuel economy display shows the current fuel economy in either liters per 100 kilometers (l/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number reflects only the fuel economy that the vehicle ...

  • Page 161

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-31 display accurate information. See “ maps ” in the navigation manual for information on updating the map database. Digital speedometer the speedometer shows how fast the vehicle is moving in either kilomet...

  • Page 162: Vehicle Messages

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-32 instruments and controls when the remaining oil life is low, the change engine oil soon message will appear on the display. See engine oil messages on page 5 ‑ 35 . The oil should be changed as soon as possible. See engine oil on...

  • Page 163

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-33 battery voltage and charging messages battery saver active this message displays when the vehicle has detected that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable point. The battery saver system star...

  • Page 164

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-34 instruments and controls compass messages cal this message is displayed when the compass needs to be calibrated. See compass on page 5 ‑ 7 . – – – three dashes will be displayed if the compass needs service. See your dealer for s...

  • Page 165

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-35 engine overheated — idle engine this message displays when the engine coolant temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down. Engine overheated — stop engine this message d...

  • Page 166

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-36 instruments and controls anytime this message stays on, the vehicle should be taken to your dealer for service as soon as possible. Fuel system messages fuel level low this message displays when the vehicle is low on fuel. Refuel...

  • Page 167

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-37 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 ‑ 31 and replacement bulbs on page 10 ‑ 40 fo...

  • Page 168

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-38 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 dis...

  • Page 169

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-39 tire learning active this message displays when the system is learning new tires. See tire pressure monitor operation on page 10 ‑ 59 for more information. Tire low add air to tire this message displays w...

  • Page 170: Vehicle

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-40 instruments and controls vehicle reminder messages ice possible drive with care this message is displayed when ice conditions are possible. Turn wiper control to intermittent first this message is displayed when attempting to adj...

  • Page 171

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-41 entering the personalization menus 1. Press config to access the configuration settings menu. 2. Turn the menu/select knob to highlight vehicle settings. 3. Press the center of the menu/ select knob to se...

  • Page 172

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-42 instruments and controls remote start auto heated seats when on, this feature will turn the heated seats on when using remote start on cold days. Press the menu/select knob when remote start auto heated seats is highlighted. Turn...

  • Page 173

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-43 press the menu/select knob when reverse tilt mirror is highlighted. Turn the knob to select driver & passenger or off. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu. Auto wipe in reverse gear whe...

  • Page 174

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-44 instruments and controls auto door unlock this allows selection of which of the doors will automatically unlock when the vehicle is shifted into p (park). Press the menu/select knob when auto door unlock is highlighted. Turn the ...

  • Page 175

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-45 when set to all doors, all of the doors will unlock at the first press of the unlock button. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu. Passive door lock if the vehicle has the remote keyless...

  • Page 176: Universal Remote

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-46 instruments and controls universal remote system see radio frequency statement on page 13 ‑ 21 for information regarding part 15 of the federal communications commission (fcc) rules and industry canada standards rss-gen/210/220/3...

  • Page 177

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-47 programming the universal remote system for questions or help programming the universal remote system, call 1 ‐ 800 ‐ 355 ‐ 3515 or go to www.Homelink.Com. Programming a garage door opener involves time-s...

  • Page 178

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-48 instruments and controls it may be helpful to have another person assist with the remaining steps 4 through 6. “ learn ” or “ smart ” button 4. After steps 1 through 3 have been completed, locate the “ learn ” or “ smart ” button...

  • Page 179

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 instruments and controls 5-49 if you live in canada, or you are having difficulty programming a gate operator or garage door opener by using the “ programming the universal remote system ” procedures, regardless of where you live, rep...

  • Page 180: Notes

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 5-50 instruments and controls 2 notes.

  • Page 181: Lighting

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 (...

  • Page 182

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 t...

  • Page 183

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 canad...

  • Page 184

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 6-4 lighting curve lighting the 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. ...

  • Page 185

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 change...

  • Page 186

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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...

  • Page 187: Interior Lighting

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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...

  • Page 188: Lighting Features

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 k is pressed on the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter,...

  • Page 189

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 nee...

  • Page 190: Notes

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 6-10 lighting 2 notes.

  • Page 191: Infotainment

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 192

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 adjustment...

  • Page 193

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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: sel...

  • Page 194

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 dif...

  • Page 195

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 pl...

  • Page 196

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 tra...

  • Page 197

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 in...

  • Page 198

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-8 infotainment system back / : press to: . Exit a menu. . Return from a submenu screen to the previous menu screen. . Delete the last character in a sequence. Selecting a menu option 1. Turn the menu/select knob to move the highlight...

  • Page 199

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-9 entering a character sequence 1. Turn the menu/select knob to highlight the character. 2. Press the menu/select button to select the character. Press the back / button to delete the last character in the sequenc...

  • Page 200

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 p...

  • Page 201: Radio

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 vol...

  • Page 202

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 a...

  • Page 203

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 se...

  • Page 204

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 buffe...

  • Page 205

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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...

  • Page 206

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-16 infotainment system to select a channel using the menu: 1. Turn the menu/select knob and select channel list. 2. Select the desired channel. Selecting a channel using the menu system 1. Turn the menu/select knob. 2. Select xm cat...

  • Page 207

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-17 pausing xm with the vehicle turned off if xm is paused when the vehicle is turned off, the radio continues to buffer the current radio station for up to 20 minutes. If the vehicle is turned back on within 20 m...

  • Page 208

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-18 infotainment system unknown: if this message is received when tuned to channel 0, there could be a receiver fault. Consult with your dealer. Check antenna: if this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receive...

  • Page 209: Audio Players

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-19 audio players cd player (radio with cd) the cd player can play audio cds and mp3 cds. The cd player will not play 8 cm (3 in) cds. Care of cds sound quality can be reduced due to disc quality, recording method...

  • Page 210

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-20 infotainment system inserting a cd with the printed side facing up, insert a disc into the cd slot until it is drawn in. Removing a cd press x . The disc is pushed out of the cd slot. If the disc is not removed after it is ejecte...

  • Page 211

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-21 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 dis...

  • Page 212

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-22 infotainment system inserting a cd or dvd with the printed side facing up, insert a disc into the slot until it is drawn in. Removing a cd or dvd press y . The disc is pushed out of the cd/dvd slot. If the disc is not removed aft...

  • Page 213

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-23 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 s...

  • Page 214

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-24 infotainment system 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. Tur...

  • Page 215

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-25 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...

  • Page 216

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-26 infotainment system 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 me...

  • Page 217

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-27 shuffle songs select the shuffle songs option from the mem menu to randomly play back tracks stored in mem. Configuring mem favorites during mem playback, press the fav button to change between favorite catego...

  • Page 218

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-28 infotainment system 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. P...

  • Page 219

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-29 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/...

  • Page 220

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-30 infotainment system connecting and controlling a usb drive the infotainment system can only play back .Mp3 and .Wma files from a usb drive. Only the first 10,000 songs are recognized on the device. When a device is not supported,...

  • Page 221

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-31 a bluetooth phone with mp3 capability cannot be paired to the vehicle as a phone and an mp3 player at the same time. Pairing information: . Up to five devices can be paired to the system. . The pairing process...

  • Page 222

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-32 infotainment system 4. Some devices may require a personal identification number (pin) in order to complete the pairing process. Locate the device named “ gmusicconnect ” in the list on the bluetooth device and follow the instruc...

  • Page 223

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-33 controlling a bluetooth ® device bluetooth devices that support avrcp (audio/video remote control profile) version 1.0 may be able to be controlled by the infotainment system. Press and release g seek / l seek...

  • Page 224

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-34 infotainment system connecting and controlling an ipod ® not all ipods can be controlled by the infotainment system. Connecting an ipod connect the ipod to the usb port. Selecting a track using the control buttons: . Press g seek...

  • Page 225: Rear Seat

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-35 selecting a track using the control buttons: . Press g seek or l seek to select the previous or next track. . Turn the tune knob to select a track in the current submenu. The track will start to play. Selectin...

  • Page 226

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-36 infotainment system before driving the rse is for rear seat passengers only. The driver cannot safely view the video screen while driving. In severe or extreme weather conditions the rse system may not work until the temperature ...

  • Page 227

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-37 if the vehicle is not equipped with rsa, then channel 2 is dedicated to any external auxiliary device connected to the rear a/v jacks. The wireless headphones have a power button, channel 1 or 2 switch, and a ...

  • Page 228

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-38 infotainment system power for auxiliary devices is not supplied by the radio system. To use the auxiliary inputs of the rse system: 1. Connect the auxiliary device cables to the a/v jacks. 2. Power on both the auxiliary device an...

  • Page 229

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-39 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 d...

  • Page 230

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-40 infotainment system if a cd, dvd, or mp3 disc is in the radio dvd slot, the remote control o button can be used to turn on the video screen display and start the disc. The infotainment system can also turn on the video screen dis...

  • Page 231

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-41 t (previous track/chapter): press to go to the start of the current track or chapter. Press again to go to the previous track or chapter. This button may not work when the dvd is playing the copyright informat...

  • Page 232

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-42 infotainment system 2 (camera): press to change the camera angle on dvds that have this feature when the dvd is playing. \ (clear) (if available): press this button within three seconds after inputting a numeric selection, to cle...

  • Page 233

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-43 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 bot...

  • Page 234

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-44 infotainment system tips and troubleshooting chart (cont.) problem recommended action sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or buzzes. Check for obstructions, low batteries, reception range, and interference from cellul...

  • Page 235

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-45 dvd distortion video distortion can occur when operating cellular phones, scanners, cb radios, global position systems (gpss)*, two-way radios, mobile faxes, or walkie talkies. It might be necessary to turn of...

  • Page 236

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-46 infotainment system p (power): press to turn the rsa on or off. Srce (source): press to select between the radio, cd, and if these features are available: dvd, front or rear auxiliary, hdd, usb. The front radio may override the r...

  • Page 237: Phone

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-47 phone bluetooth (overview) for vehicles equipped with bluetooth capability, the system can interact with many cell phones, allowing: . Placement and receipt of calls in a hands-free mode. . Sharing of the cell...

  • Page 238

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-48 infotainment system bluetooth controls use the buttons located on the infotainment system and the steering wheel to operate the bluetooth system. Steering wheel controls b / g (push to talk) : press to answer incoming calls, conf...

  • Page 239

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-49 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...

  • Page 240

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-50 infotainment system listing all paired and connected phones 1. Press the config button. 2. Select phone settings. 3. Select bluetooth. 4. Select device list. Deleting a paired phone 1. Press the config button. 2. Select phone set...

  • Page 241

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-51 3. Select the incoming calls, outgoing calls, or missed calls list. 4. Select the name or number you want to call. Radio with cd/dvd and mem 1. Press the phone button. 2. Select phone book. 3. Search through t...

  • Page 242

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-52 infotainment system declining a call turn the menu/select knob to “ decline ” and press the menu/ select knob to decline the call. Switching between calls (call waiting calls only) to switch between calls: 1. Turn or press the me...

  • Page 243

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-53 bluetooth (voice recognition) using voice recognition to use voice recognition, press the b / g button located on the steering wheel. Use the commands below for the various voice features. For additional infor...

  • Page 244

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-54 infotainment system pairing a phone 1. Press b / g . The system responds “ ready, ” followed by a tone. 2. Say “ bluetooth. ” this command can be skipped. 3. Say “ pair. ” the system responds with instructions and a four ‐ digit ...

  • Page 245

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-55 2. Say “ bluetooth. ” 3. Say “ change phone. ” . If another cell phone is found, the response will be “ is now connected. ” . If another cell phone is not found, the original phone remains connected. Storing a...

  • Page 246

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-56 infotainment system using the “ delete all name tags ” command this command deletes all stored name tags in the hands free calling directory and the destinations directory. To delete all name tags: 1. Press b / g . The system res...

  • Page 247

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-57 once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers. Using the “ re ‐ dial ” command 1. Press b / g . The system responds “ ready, ” followed by a tone. 2. After the tone, say “ re ‐ dia...

  • Page 248

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-58 infotainment system transferring a call audio can be transferred between the bluetooth system and the cell phone. The cell phone must be paired and connected with the bluetooth system before a call can be transferred. The connect...

  • Page 249

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-59 clearing the system unless information is deleted out of the in ‐ vehicle bluetooth system, it will be retained indefinitely. This includes all saved name tags in the phone book and phone pairing information. ...

  • Page 250

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-60 infotainment system infotainment system controls for information about how to navigate the menu system using the navigation system controls, see the separate navigation system manual. Phone: press to enter the phone main menu. Vo...

  • Page 251

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-61 pairing a bluetooth enabled mobile phone must be paired to the uhp system first and then connected to the vehicle before it can be used. See the mobile phone manufacturer's user guide for bluetooth functions b...

  • Page 252

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-62 infotainment system deleting a paired phone to remove a paired mobile phone from the uhp system: 1. Press the config button. 2. Select phone settings, or touch phone on a navigation radio. 3. Select bluetooth. 4. Select device li...

  • Page 253

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-63 to make a call using the call lists menu: 1. Press phone twice, or press phone once on vehicles with a navigation system. 2. Select call lists. 3. Select the incoming calls, outgoing calls, or missed calls lis...

  • Page 254

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-64 infotainment system conference calling conference calling and three way calling must be supported on the mobile phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work. To start a conference call while in a call: 1. Press the m...

  • Page 255

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-65 apart from this, the voice control acknowledges important commands and will ask if necessary. In order that calls are made inside the vehicle do not lead to unintentional triggering of the mobile phone, the vo...

  • Page 256

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-66 infotainment system frequently used commands here is a list of frequently used commands: . “ help ” : the dialogue is terminated and all commands available in the current context are enumerated. . “ cancel ” : the voice control i...

  • Page 257

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-67 example of a dialogue user: “ select device. ” voice output: “ please, say a device number to select. ” user: “ device number. ” voice output: “ do you want to select the device number “ device number. ” (the ...

  • Page 258

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-68 infotainment system making a call using name tag when the “ call ” command is used, a telephone number is entered that has been stored in the telephone book as a name tag. Available commands: . “ yes ” . “ no ” . “ help ” . “ can...

  • Page 259

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-69 saving a name tag the “ save ” command is used to store a telephone number in the telephone book under as a name tag. The name entered must be repeated once. The pitch and pronunciation must be as identical as...

  • Page 260: Trademarks And

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-70 infotainment system trademarks and license agreements manufactured under license under u.S. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other u.S. And worldwide patents issued & pending. Dts and the symbol...

  • Page 261

    Black plate (71,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-71 “ made for ipod ” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to ipod and has been certified by the developer to meet apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for ...

  • Page 262

    Black plate (72,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-72 infotainment system general requirements: 1. A license agreement from xm ™ is required for any product that incorporates xm technology and/or for use of any of the xm marks to be manufactured, distributed or marketed in the xm se...

  • Page 263

    Black plate (73,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 infotainment system 7-73 see the gracenote website for a non-exhaustive list of applicable gracenote patents. Gracenote and cddb, musicid, media vocs, the gracenote logo and logotype, and the “ powered by gracenote ” logo are either r...

  • Page 264

    Black plate (74,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 7-74 infotainment system under no circumstances will gracenote become liable for any payment to you for any information that you provide. You agree that gracenote, inc. May enforce its rights under this agreement against you directly ...

  • Page 265: Climate Controls

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 climate controls 8-1 climate controls climate control systems dual automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 rear climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5 air vents a...

  • Page 266

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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,...

  • Page 267

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 climate controls 8-3 8 (upper): air is directed to the windshield outlets. 7 (hi-level): air is divided between the windshield and instrument panel outlets. 0 (defrost): clears the windshield of fog or frost more quickly. Air is direct...

  • Page 268

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 mi...

  • Page 269

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 au...

  • Page 270: Air Vents

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 s...

  • Page 271: Maintenance

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 climate controls 8-7 maintenance passenger compartment air filter the filter removes dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the vehicle. The filter should be replaced as part of routine schedule...

  • Page 272: Notes

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 8-8 climate controls 2 notes.

  • Page 273: Driving And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-1 driving and operating driving information distracted driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 defensive driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 drunk driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 control of a vehic...

  • Page 274: Driving Information

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-2 driving and operating fuel fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-46 recommended fuel . . . . . . . . . 9-47 gasoline specifications (u.S. And canada only) . . . . 9-47 california fuel requirements . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 275

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-3 { warning taking your eyes off the road too long or too often could cause a crash resulting in injury or death. Focus your attention on driving. Refer to the infotainment section for more information on using ...

  • Page 276

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-4 driving and operating control of a vehicle braking, steering, and accelerating are important factors in helping to control a vehicle while driving. Braking braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push...

  • Page 277

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-5 curve tips . Take curves at a reasonable speed. . Reduce speed before entering a curve. . Maintain a reasonable steady speed through the curve. . Wait until the vehicle is out of the curve before accelerating ...

  • Page 278

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-6 driving and operating defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving those conditions. But skids are always possible. If the vehicle starts to slide, follow these ...

  • Page 279

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-7 warning (continued) after driving through a large puddle of water or a car/vehicle wash, lightly apply the brake pedal until the brakes work normally. Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. Driving th...

  • Page 280

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-8 driving and operating highway hypnosis always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving. If you become tired or sleepy, find a safe place to park the vehicle and rest. Other driving tips include: . Keep the vehi...

  • Page 281

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-9 . Stay in your own lane. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane. . Be alert on top of hills, something could be in your lane (stalled car, ac...

  • Page 282

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 ‑ 7 or roadside servi...

  • Page 283

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 ...

  • Page 284

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 ‐ ...

  • Page 285

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-13 there is also important loading information on the certification label. It tells you the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) and the gross axle weight rating (gawr) for the front and rear axle. See “ certific...

  • Page 286

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-14 driving and operating example 1 a. Vehicle capacity weight for example 1 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). B. Subtract occupant weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = 136 kg (300 lbs). C. Available occupant and cargo weight = 317 kg (700 lbs). Examp...

  • Page 287

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-15 refer to the vehicle's tire and loading information label for specific information about the vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should n...

  • Page 288: Starting And

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-16 driving and operating your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading. The label will help you decide how much cargo and installed equipment your vehicle can carry. Using heavier suspension compo...

  • Page 289

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-17 vehicle speeds above 110 km/h (68 mph) should be limited to five minutes per use. . Avoid making hard stops for the first 322 km (200 mi) or so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in. ...

  • Page 290

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-18 driving and operating ignition positions the vehicle has an electronic keyless ignition with pushbutton start. Pressing the button cycles it through three modes, acc/accessory, on/run/start and stopping the engine/off. If the pus...

  • Page 291

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-19 3. Come to a complete stop, shift to p (park), and turn the ignition to off. On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be in p (park) to turn the ignition switch to the off position. 4...

  • Page 292

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-20 driving and operating starting the gasoline engine place the transmission in the proper gear by moving the shift lever to p (park) or n (neutral). To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use n (neutral). Notice:...

  • Page 293

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-21 4. If the engine does not start and no dic message is displayed, wait 15 seconds before trying again to let the cranking motor cool down. If the engine does not start after 5-10 seconds, especially in very c...

  • Page 294

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 heat...

  • Page 295

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-23 warning (continued) not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. 1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. See parking brake on page 9 ‑ 31 for more informatio...

  • Page 296: Engine Exhaust

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-24 driving and operating shifting out of park this vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission shift lock control system. The shift lock control is designed to prevent movement of the shift lever out of p (park), unless the i...

  • Page 297

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-25 warning (continued) . There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or aftermarket modifications that are not completely sealed. If unusual fumes are detected or if it is suspected that exhaust...

  • Page 298: Automatic

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 ...

  • Page 299

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-27 at low vehicle speeds, r (reverse) can be used to rock the vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging your transmission. See if the vehicle is stuck on page 9 ‑ 11 for additiona...

  • Page 300

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-28 driving and operating manual mode driver shift control (dsc) notice: driving with the engine at a high rpm without upshifting while using driver shift control (dsc), could damage the vehicle. Always upshift when necessary while u...

  • Page 301

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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...

  • Page 302: Drive Systems

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 ...

  • Page 303

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-31 apply the brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even with abs. Using abs do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let abs work. Y...

  • Page 304

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-32 driving and operating epb apply the epb can be applied any time the vehicle is stopped. The epb is applied by momentarily lifting up on the epb switch. Once fully applied, the parking brake status light will be on. While the brak...

  • Page 305

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-33 notice: driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning ligh...

  • Page 306: Ride Control Systems

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-34 driving and operating ride control systems traction control system (tcs) the vehicle has a traction control system (tcs) that limits wheel spin. On a front-wheel-drive vehicle, the system operates if it senses that one or both of...

  • Page 307

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-35 the tcs off light comes on and traction control off is displayed on the driver information center (dic) to indicate that the traction control system has been turned off. See ride control system messages on p...

  • Page 308

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-36 driving and operating when the stability control system activates, the traction control system (tcs)/stabilitrak light will flash on the instrument panel. This also occurs when traction control or tsc is activated. A noise may be...

  • Page 309: Cruise Control

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-37 limited-slip rear axle vehicles with a limited-slip rear axle can give more traction on snow, mud, ice, sand, or gravel. When traction is low, this feature allows the drive wheel with the most traction to mo...

  • Page 310

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-38 driving and operating if the brakes are applied, the cruise control shuts off. If the vehicle has the stabilitrak ® system and begins to limit wheel spin while using cruise control, the cruise control automatically disengages. Se...

  • Page 311

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-39 increasing speed while cruise control is at a set speed if the cruise control system is already activated, . Press and hold the +res button on the steering wheel until the desired speed is reached, then rele...

  • Page 312: Object Detection

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-40 driving and operating object detection systems ultrasonic parking assist if available, the ultrasonic front and rear parking assist (ufrpa) system assists the driver with parking and avoiding objects. Ufrpa operates at speeds les...

  • Page 313

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-41 beeps from the rear speakers are for objects detected near the rear bumper. The interval between the beeps becomes shorter as the vehicle gets closer to the obstacle. When the distance is less than 30 cm (12...

  • Page 314

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-42 driving and operating when the system is off, park assist off displays on the driver information center (dic). The message disappears after a short period of time. Ufrpa defaults to the on setting each time the vehicle is started...

  • Page 315

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 are...

  • Page 316

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 ...

  • Page 317

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 t...

  • Page 318: Fuel

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-46 driving and operating a. View displayed by the camera. B. Corner of the rear bumper. When the system does not seem to work properly the rear vision camera system may not work properly or display a clear image if: . The rvc is tur...

  • Page 319

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-47 the eighth digit of the vehicle identification number (vin) shows the code letter or number that identifies the vehicle's engine. The vin is at the top left of the instrument panel. See vehicle identificatio...

  • Page 320

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-48 driving and operating 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 lab...

  • Page 321

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-49 injectors and intake valves. Gm fuel system treatment plus is the only gasoline additive recommended by general motors. It is available at your dealer. Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and eth...

  • Page 322

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-50 driving and operating as the outside temperature approaches freezing, ethanol fuel distributors should supply winter grade ethanol, the same as with unleaded gasoline. Winter grade blends typically do not exceed 70% ethanol (e70)...

  • Page 323

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-51 the tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the passenger side of the vehicle. To open the fuel door, push the rearward center edge in and release and it will open. To remove the fuel cap, ...

  • Page 324: Towing

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-52 driving and operating filling a portable fuel container { warning never fill a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the fuel vapor. You can be badly burned...

  • Page 325

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-53 for information on towing a disabled vehicle, see towing the vehicle on page 10 ‑ 92 . For information on towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as a motor home, see recreational vehicle towing on pa...

  • Page 326

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-54 driving and operating . The vehicle can tow in d (drive). Use a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often. . Do not use the fuel economy mode when towing. . Obey speed limit restrictions. Do not drive faster than the maximu...

  • Page 327

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-55 when turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal so the trailer will not strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other objects. Use the turn signal well in advance and avoid jerky or sudd...

  • Page 328

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-56 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. ...

  • Page 329

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-57 use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options. Vehicle maximum trailer weight gcwr* maximum tongue weight 3.6l engine, fwd without trailering p...

  • Page 330

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-58 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 w...

  • Page 331

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 driving and operating 9-59 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 vehic...

  • Page 332: Conversions And

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 9-60 driving and operating safety chains always attach chains between the vehicle and the trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated fro...

  • Page 333: Vehicle Care

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-1 vehicle care general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 california proposition 65 warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 california perchlorate materials requirements . . . . 10-3 accesso...

  • Page 334: General Information

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-2 vehicle care wheels and tires tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49 tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . 10-50 tire designations . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52 tire terminology and definitions . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 335

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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, m...

  • Page 336: Vehicle Checks

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-4 vehicle care vehicle checks doing your own service work { warning you can be injured and the vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. . Be sure you have sufficient knowle...

  • Page 337

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-5 hood to open the hood: 1. Pull the release handle with the above symbol on it. It is located below the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. 2. Move the secondary hood release lever up to release the str...

  • Page 338

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-6 vehicle care engine compartment overview.

  • Page 339

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-7 a. Engine air cleaner/filter on page 10 ‑ 12 . B. Power steering reservoir and cap (under engine cover). See power steering fluid on page 10 ‑ 20 . C. Engine oil fill cap. See engine oil on page 10 ‑ 8 . D. Engine oil...

  • Page 340

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-8 vehicle care engine cover 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. 4. Lift an...

  • Page 341

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-9 when to add engine oil if the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, add 1 l (1 qt) of the recommended oil and then recheck the level. See “ selecting the right engine oil ” in this section fo...

  • Page 342

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-10 vehicle care viscosity grade sae 5w ‐ 30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity grade oils such as sae 10w ‐ 30, 10w ‐ 40, or 20w ‐ 50. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls ...

  • Page 343

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-11 see engine oil messages on page 5 ‑ 35 . Change the oil as soon as possible within the next 1 000 km (600 mi). It is possible that, if driving under the best conditions, the oil life system might indicate that an oi...

  • Page 344

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-12 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 t...

  • Page 345

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-13 a. Air duct clamp b. Electrical connector c. Retaining clips 3. Disconnect the outlet duct by loosening the air duct clamp (a). 4. Disconnect the electrical connector (b). 5. Lift the 3 retaining clips (c) on the ai...

  • Page 346

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-14 vehicle care cooling system when it is safe to lift the hood: a. Engine cooling fan (out of view) b. Engine coolant surge tank and pressure cap { warning an electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the e...

  • Page 347

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-15 notice: using coolant other than dex-cool ® can cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant could require changing sooner, at 50 000 km (30,000 mi) or 24 months, which...

  • Page 348

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-16 vehicle care never dispose of engine coolant by putting it in the trash, pouring it on the ground, or into sewers, streams, or bodies of water. Have the coolant changed by an authorized service center, familiar with legal requir...

  • Page 349

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-17 { warning adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. The coolant warning system is set for th...

  • Page 350

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-18 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...

  • Page 351

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-19 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 tu...

  • Page 352

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-20 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 i...

  • Page 353

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-21 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....

  • Page 354

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-22 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 ...

  • Page 355

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-23 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 nec...

  • Page 356

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-24 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. { warning battery posts, terminals, and ...

  • Page 357

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-25 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 a...

  • Page 358

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-26 vehicle care park brake and p (park) mechanism check { warning when you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of the...

  • Page 359

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-27 front wiper blade replacement to replace the wiper blade assembly: 1. Pull the windshield wiper assembly away from the windshield. 2. Press the button in the middle of the wiper arm connector, and pull the wiper bla...

  • Page 360: Headlamp Aiming

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-28 vehicle care headlamp aiming the headlamp aiming system has been preset at the factory. If the vehicle is damaged in an accident, the aim of the headlamps can be affected and adjustment could be necessary. It is recommended that...

  • Page 361

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-29 up-level vehicle 2. Locate the aim point at the center inner projector condensing lens of the low-beam headlamp, not the outer lens. 3. Measure the distance from the ground to the aim dot on the low ‐ beam headlamp....

  • Page 362

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-30 vehicle care 7. Locate the vertical headlamp adjusters, which are under the hood near each headlamp assembly. For the vehicle equipped with a base level lamp (halogen bulb), there will be one vertical headlamp adjuster (v1). For...

  • Page 363: Bulb Replacement

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-31 9. Make sure that the light from the headlamp is positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line. The lamp on the left (a) shows the correct headlamp aim. The lamp on the right (b) shows the incorrect head...

  • Page 364

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-32 vehicle care headlamps base headlamp assembly (front view passenger side) a. Low ‐ beam headlamp/daytime running lamp (drl) b. High ‐ beam headlamp c. Turn signal lamp base headlamp assembly (rear view passenger side) a. Low ‐ b...

  • Page 365

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-33 up-level headlamp assembly (rear view driver side) a. High/low ‐ beam headlamp (to be replaced at dealer only) b. Daytime running lamp (drl) c. Turn signal lamp driver side the removal of the underhood electrical ce...

  • Page 366

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-34 vehicle care passenger side the removal of the air filter/cleaner assembly and base is required for the replacement of one of these bulbs: 1. Open the hood. See hood on page 10 ‑ 5 . A. Air duct clamp b. Connector lock c. Sensor...

  • Page 367

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-35 low-beam headlamps/daytime running lamps (drl), high-beam headlamps (base) 1. From the back side of the headlamp assembly, remove the top cap to replace the low-beam headlamp/drl bulb. 2. From the back side of the h...

  • Page 368

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-36 vehicle care daytime running lamp (drl) (up-level) 1. From the back side of the headlamp assembly, remove the bottom cap to replace the drl bulb. 2. Disconnect electrical connector. 3. Remove the drl bulb socket from the headlam...

  • Page 369

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-37 fog lamps to replace the fog lamp bulb: 1. Locate the bulb assembly under the front fascia. 2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb assembly. 3. Remove the bulb by turning it counterclockwise and pullin...

  • Page 370

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-38 vehicle care a. Turn signal lamp b. Back-up bulb/socket 6. Turn the turn signal lamp (a) bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp assembly. 7. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket. 8. Press a new bulb in...

  • Page 371

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-39 4. Remove the two screws from the taillamp assembly. 5. Pull the taillamp assembly straight back to remove. A. Turn signal lamp b. Back-up bulb/socket 6. Disconnect the wire harness from the back-up bulb/socket (b)....

  • Page 372

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-40 vehicle care license plate lamp to replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the liftgate. See liftgate on page 2 ‑ 14 for more information. Passenger side shown, driver side similar 2. Push the left end of the lamp assembly towards t...

  • Page 373: Electrical System

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-41 electrical system electrical system overload the vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system overload. When the current electrical load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and ...

  • Page 374

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-42 vehicle care engine compartment fuse block to remove the fuse block cover, press the clips on the cover and lift it straight up. Notice: spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the c...

  • Page 375

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-43 j-case fuses usage 26 rear electrical center 2 41 cooling fan 2 42 starter 45 cooling fan 1 mini fuses usage 1 engine control module battery 2 transmission control module battery 5 engine control module run crank 7 ...

  • Page 376

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-44 vehicle care mini fuses usage 53 headlamp level 54 sensing diagnostic module ignition 55 high-beam headlamp-right 56 high-beam headlamp-left 57 ignition steering column lock 65 trailer right stoplamp 66 trailer left stoplamp 67 ...

  • Page 377

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-45 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 au...

  • Page 378

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-46 vehicle care 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...

  • Page 379

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-47 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 ...

  • Page 380

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-48 vehicle care fuses usage sads mdl semi active damping system module 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 ...

  • Page 381: Wheels And Tires

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-49 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 in...

  • Page 382

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-50 vehicle care 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 ...

  • Page 383

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-51 compact spare tire example (a) tire ply material : the type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (b) temporary use only : the compact spare tire or temporary use tire has a tread life of ...

  • Page 384

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-52 vehicle care tire designations tire size the following is an example of a typical passenger vehicle tire size. (a) passenger (p ‐ metric) tire : the united states version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter p as the first...

  • Page 385

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-53 tire terminology and definitions air pressure : the amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure is expressed in kpa (kilopascal) or psi (pounds per square inch). Acce...

  • Page 386

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-54 vehicle care gawr frt : gross axle weight rating for the front axle. See vehicle load limits on page 9 ‑ 12 . Gawr rr : gross axle weight rating for the rear axle. See vehicle load limits on page 9 ‑ 12 . Intended outboard sidew...

  • Page 387

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-55 radial ply tire : a pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. Rim : a metal support for a tire and upon which the tire beads are seated. Si...

  • Page 388

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-56 vehicle care tire pressure tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively. Notice: neither tire underinflation nor overinflation is good. Underinflated tires, or tires that do not have enough air, can resul...

  • Page 389

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-57 the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours or no more than 1.6 km (1 mi). Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem. Press the tire gauge firmly onto the valve to get a pressure measurement. If the...

  • Page 390

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-58 vehicle care tire pressure monitor system the tire pressure monitor system (tpms) uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels. The tpms sensors monitor the air pressure in your tires and transmit tire pressure...

  • Page 391

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-59 always check the tpms malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the tpms to continue to function properly. Se...

  • Page 392

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-60 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...

  • Page 393

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-61 . 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 proce...

  • Page 394

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-62 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 ma...

  • Page 395

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-63 tire inspection we recommend 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 p...

  • Page 396

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-64 vehicle care reset the tire pressure monitor system. See tire pressure monitor operation on page 10 ‑ 59 . Check that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “ wheel nut torque ” under capacities and specifications on page 12...

  • Page 397

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-65 see tire inspection on page 10 ‑ 63 and tire rotation on page 10 ‑ 63 for more information. 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....

  • Page 398

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-66 vehicle care braking and handling performance may be adversely affected if all the tires are not replaced at the same time. See tire inspection on page 10 ‑ 63 and tire rotation on page 10 ‑ 63 for information on proper tire rot...

  • Page 399

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-67 different size tires and wheels if wheels or tires are installed that are a different size than the original equipment wheels and tires, vehicle performance, including its braking, ride and handling characteristics,...

  • Page 400

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-68 vehicle care the grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires. The uniform tire quality grading (utqg) system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver, or temporary use spare tires, tir...

  • Page 401

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-69 temperature – a, b, c the temperature grades are a (the highest), b, and c, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a...

  • Page 402

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-70 vehicle care wheel replacement replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it....

  • Page 403

    Black plate (71,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-71 warning (continued) parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause loss of control and a crash. Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for the vehicle's tire size combinat...

  • Page 404

    Black plate (72,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-72 vehicle care { warning lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, it is designed only for chang...

  • Page 405

    Black plate (73,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-73 tire sealant and compressor kit { warning idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (co) which cannot be s...

  • Page 406

    Black plate (74,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-74 vehicle care the kit includes: a. Selector switch (sealant/air or air only) b. On/off button c. Pressure gauge d. Pressure deflation button e. Tire sealant canister f. Sealant/air hose (clear) g. Air only hose (black) h. Power p...

  • Page 407

    Black plate (75,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-75 when using the tire sealant and compressor kit during cold temperatures, warm the kit in a heated environment for five minutes. This will help to inflate the tire faster. If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and ...

  • Page 408

    Black plate (76,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-76 vehicle care 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle must be running while using the air compressor. 8. Turn the selector switch (a) counterclockwise to the sealant + air position. 9. Press the on/off button (b) to turn the tire seala...

  • Page 409

    Black plate (77,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-77 12. Unplug the power plug (h) from the accessory power outlet in the vehicle. 13. Turn the sealant/air hose (f) counterclockwise to remove it from the tire valve stem. 14. Replace the tire valve stem cap. 15. Replac...

  • Page 410

    Black plate (78,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-78 vehicle care 20. Wipe off any sealant from the wheel, tire, and vehicle. 21. Dispose of the used sealant canister (e) and sealant/air hose (f) assembly at a local dealer or in accordance with local state codes and practices. 22....

  • Page 411

    Black plate (79,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-79 6. Plug the power plug (h) into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle. Unplug all items from other accessory power outlets. See power outlets on page 5 ‑ 8 . If the vehicle has an accessory power outlet, do not ...

  • Page 412

    Black plate (80,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-80 vehicle care the tire sealant and compressor kit has an accessory adapter located in a compartment on the bottom of its housing that may be used to inflate air mattresses, balls, etc. Removal and installation of the sealant cani...

  • Page 413

    Black plate (81,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-81 tire changing removing the spare tire and tools to access the spare tire and tools: 1. Open the liftgate. See liftgate on page 2 ‑ 14 . 2. Press on the bottom of the handle assembly to unlatch it and lift up on the ...

  • Page 414

    Black plate (82,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-82 vehicle care removing the flat tire and installing the spare tire take off the wheel cover or center cap, if the vehicle has one, to reach the wheel bolts. 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See if a tire goes flat on page ...

  • Page 415

    Black plate (83,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-83 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, yo...

  • Page 416

    Black plate (84,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-84 vehicle care 9. Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until the slots in the jack head fit into the metal flange located behind the triangle on the plastic moulding. Notice: using a jack to raise the vehicle wi...

  • Page 417

    Black plate (85,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-85 12. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare wheel. 13. Place the compact spare tire on the wheel-mounting surface. { warning never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because the nu...

  • Page 418

    Black plate (86,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-86 vehicle care 17. Lower the jack all the way and remove the jack from under the vehicle. 18. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly with the wheel wrench. When reinstalling the wheel cover or center cap on the full-size tire, tighten all ...

  • Page 419

    Black plate (87,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-87 6. Route the strap through the wheel, as shown. 7. Attach the strap to the other cargo tie-down in the rear of the vehicle. 8. Tighten the strap. The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace the compact spar...

  • Page 420: Jump Starting

    Black plate (88,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-88 vehicle care jump starting for more information about the vehicle battery, see battery on page 10 ‑ 24 . If the vehicle battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be s...

  • Page 421

    Black plate (89,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-89 4. Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the positive (+) and negative ( − ) terminal locations on that vehicle. Open the hood on your vehicle and find the remote positive (+) and remote negative ( − ) jump ...

  • Page 422

    Black plate (90,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-90 vehicle care { warning fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. If they d...

  • Page 423

    Black plate (91,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-91 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs service. Notice: if t...

  • Page 424: Towing

    Black plate (92,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-92 vehicle care towing towing the vehicle notice: to avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed with all four wheels off the ground. Care must be taken with vehicles that have low ground clearance and/or special equipment. ...

  • Page 425

    Black plate (93,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-93 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 o...

  • Page 426

    Black plate (94,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-94 vehicle care 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 unde...

  • Page 427

    Black plate (95,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-95 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 shifti...

  • Page 428: Appearance Care

    Black plate (96,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-96 vehicle care appearance care exterior care washing the vehicle to preserve the vehicle's finish, wash it often and out of direct sunlight. Notice: do not use petroleum based, acidic, or abrasive cleaning agents as they can damag...

  • Page 429

    Black plate (97,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-97 occasional hand waxing or mild polishing should be done to remove residue from the paint finish. See your dealer for approved cleaning products. Notice: machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clea...

  • Page 430

    Black plate (98,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-98 vehicle care weatherstrips apply silicone grease on weatherstrips to make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. See recommended fluids and lubricants on page 11 ‑ 13 tires use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to...

  • Page 431

    Black plate (99,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-99 body component lubrication lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and the steel fuel door hinge unless the components are plastic. Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean clot...

  • Page 432

    Black plate (100,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-100 vehicle care your dealer may have products for cleaning the interior. Use cleaners specifically designed for the surfaces being cleaned to prevent permanent damage. To prevent overspray, apply all cleaners directly to the clea...

  • Page 433

    Black plate (101,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-101 fabric/carpet start by vacuuming the surface using a soft brush attachment. If a rotating brush attachment is being used during vacuuming, only use it on the floor carpet. Before cleaning, gently remove as much of...

  • Page 434

    Black plate (102,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-102 vehicle care instrument panel, vinyl, and other plastic surfaces use a soft microfiber cloth dampened with water to remove dust and loose dirt. For a more thorough cleaning, use a soft microfiber cloth dampened with a mild soa...

  • Page 435

    Black plate (103,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 vehicle care 10-103 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 certified floor mats be purchas...

  • Page 436: Notes

    Black plate (104,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 10-104 vehicle care 2 notes.

  • Page 437: Service And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 service and maintenance 11-1 service and maintenance general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 cadillac premium care maintenance cadillac premium care maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3 maintenance sc...

  • Page 438

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 11-2 service and maintenance your dealer recognizes the importance of providing competitively priced maintenance and repair services. With trained technicians, the dealer is the place for routine maintenance such as oil changes and tir...

  • Page 439: Cadillac Premium

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 service and maintenance 11-3 { warning performing maintenance work can be dangerous and can cause serious injury. Perform maintenance work only if the required information, proper tools, and equipment are available. If they are not, se...

  • Page 440: Maintenance

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 11-4 service and maintenance maintenance schedule owner checks and services at each fuel stop . Check the engine oil level. See engine oil on page 10 ‑ 8 . Once a month . Check the tire inflation pressures. See tire pressure on page 10...

  • Page 441

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 service and maintenance 11-5 . Visually inspect windshield wiper blades for wear, cracking, or contamination. See exterior care on page 10 ‑ 96 . Replace worn or damaged wiper blades. See wiper blade replacement on page 10 ‑ 26 . . Che...

  • Page 442

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 11-6 service and maintenance.

  • Page 443

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 service and maintenance 11-7 footnotes — maintenance schedule additional required services — normal a) or every two years, whichever comes first. More frequent replacement may be needed if the vehicle is driven in areas with heavy traf...

  • Page 444

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 11-8 service and maintenance.

  • Page 445: Special Application

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 service and maintenance 11-9 footnotes — maintenance schedule additional required services — severe a) or every two years, whichever comes first. B) check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook ‐ up, routing, and condition....

  • Page 446: Additional

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 11-10 service and maintenance additional maintenance and care your vehicle is an important investment and caring for it properly may help to avoid future costly repairs. To maintain vehicle performance, additional maintenance services...

  • Page 447

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 service and maintenance 11-11 fluids proper fluid levels and approved fluids protect the vehicle ’ s systems and components. See recommended fluids and lubricants on page 11 ‑ 13 for gm approved fluids. . Engine oil and windshield was...

  • Page 448

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 11-12 service and maintenance tires tires need to be properly inflated, rotated, and balanced. Maintaining the tires can save money, fuel, and can reduce the risk of tire failure. . Signs that the tires need to be replaced include thr...

  • Page 449

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 service and maintenance 11-13 recommended fluids, lubricants, and parts recommended fluids and lubricants usage fluid/lubricant engine oil use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of the proper sae visco...

  • Page 450

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 11-14 service and maintenance usage fluid/lubricant key lock cylinders multi-purpose lubricant, superlube (gm part no. 12346241, in canada 10953474). Hood latch assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, and release pawl lubrip...

  • Page 451

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 service and maintenance 11-15 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 ...

  • Page 452: Maintenance Records

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 11-16 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 maintenan...

  • Page 453

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 service and maintenance 11-17 date odometer reading serviced by maintenance stamp services performed.

  • Page 454

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 11-18 service and maintenance date odometer reading serviced by maintenance stamp services performed.

  • Page 455: Technical Data

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 technical data 12-1 technical data vehicle identification vehicle identification number (vin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 service parts identification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 vehicle data capacitie...

  • Page 456: Vehicle Data

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 ...

  • Page 457

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 technical data 12-3 engine specifications engine vin code transmission spark plug gap 3.6l v6 (lfx) 3 automatic 1.10 mm (0.043 in) engine drive belt routing.

  • Page 458: Notes

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 12-4 technical data 2 notes.

  • Page 459: Customer

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 customer information 13-1 customer information customer information customer satisfaction procedure (u.S. And canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 customer satisfaction procedure (mexico) . . . . . . . . 13-3 customer a...

  • Page 460

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 13-2 customer information step two: if after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by your dealership without further help, in the u.S., call the cadillac customer assistance center at...

  • Page 461

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 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 a...

  • Page 462

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 13-4 customer information however, we recognize that despite the good intentions of all parties involved, sometimes a misunderstanding may occur. If you have a problem that has not been satisfactorily handled through the normal means, ...

  • Page 463

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 customer information 13-5 from puerto rico: 1-800-496-9992 (english) 1-800-496-9993 (spanish) from u.S. Virgin islands: 1-800-496-9994 canada general motors of canada limited canadian cadillac customer care centre, mail code: ca1-163-0...

  • Page 464

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 13-6 customer information customer assistance for text telephone (tty) users (u.S. And canada) to assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use text telephones (ttys), cadillac has tty equipment availab...

  • Page 465

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 customer information 13-7 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 co...

  • Page 466

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 13-8 customer information cadillac owner privileges ™ . Emergency fuel delivery: delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station. . Lock ‐ out service: service to unlock the vehicle if you are locked out. ...

  • Page 467

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 customer information 13-9 services not included in roadside service . Impound towing caused by violation of any laws. . Legal fines. . Mounting, dismounting, or changing of snow tires, chains, or other traction devices. . Towing or ser...

  • Page 468

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 13-10 customer information this program expires two years from the date of the invoice for the vehicle, regardless of vehicle mileage and changes in vehicle ownership. For more information about the renewal of this program at the end ...

  • Page 469

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 customer information 13-11 . *trip interruption : this service is provided if you are prevented from further usage of your vehicle while traveling and it is not possible for the nearest cadillac dealership to repair the vehicle the sa...

  • Page 470

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 13-12 customer information services not included in roadside assistance roadside assistance does not cover or reimburse services for the following: . Events caused by fraud or bad faith by the driver. . Vehicle immobilization situatio...

  • Page 471

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 customer information 13-13 scheduling service appointments (u.S. And canada) when the vehicle requires warranty service, contact your dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising the service cons...

  • Page 472

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 13-14 customer information public transportation or fuel reimbursement if the vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, and public transportation is used instead of your dealer's shuttle service, the expense must be supported by or...

  • Page 473

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 customer information 13-15 collision damage repair (u.S. And canada) if the vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement pa...

  • Page 474

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 13-16 customer information many insurance policies provide reduced protection to the gm vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs by using aftermarket collision parts. Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket co...

  • Page 475

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 customer information 13-17 managing the vehicle damage repair process in the event that the vehicle requires damage repairs, gm recommends that you take an active role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of cho...

  • Page 476: Reporting Safety

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 13-18 customer information owner information owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner manual includes the maintenance schedule for all mo...

  • Page 477

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 customer information 13-19 however, nhtsa cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or general motors. To contact nhtsa, you may call the vehicle safety hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424...

  • Page 478: Vehicle Data

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 13-20 customer information vehicle data recording and privacy this gm vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle ’ s performance and how it is driven. For example, the vehicle uses comput...

  • Page 479

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 customer information 13-21 if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; in response to an official request by police or similar government office; as part of gm's defense of litigation through the discovery process; or, a...

  • Page 480: Notes

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 13-22 customer information 2 notes.

  • Page 481: Onstar

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 onstar 14-1 onstar onstar overview onstar overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 onstar services emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 navigation . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 482: Onstar Services

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 14-2 onstar push q to connect to a live advisor to: . Verify account information or update contact information. . Get driving directions. Requires the available directions and connections service plan. . Receive on-demand diagnostics f...

  • Page 483

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 onstar 14-3 using voice commands during a planned route cancel route 1. Push x . System responds: “ onstar ready, ” then a tone. Say “ cancel route. ” system responds: “ would you like to cancel route directions to your destination? ” ...

  • Page 484

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 14-4 onstar connections onstar hands-free calling allows calls to be made and received from the vehicle. The vehicle can also be controlled from a cell phone through the onstar mobile app. See www.Onstar.Com for coverage maps. Hands-fr...

  • Page 485: Onstar Additional

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 onstar 14-5 onstar mobile app with an iphone ® or android ™ -based mobile device, an onstar mobile app can be downloaded. The vehicle can be remote started, if equipped, or the doors can be unlocked from anywhere there is cell phone se...

  • Page 486

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 14-6 onstar onstar service cannot work unless your 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, recepti...

  • Page 487

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 onstar 14-7 onstar personal identification number (pin) a pin is needed to access some of the onstar services, like remote door unlock and stolen vehicle assistance. You will be prompted to change the pin the first time when speaking w...

  • Page 488

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 14-8 onstar unable to connect to onstar message if there is limited cellular coverage or the cellular network has reached maximum capacity, this message may come on. Push q to try the call again or try again after driving a few miles i...

  • Page 489

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 index i-1 a accessories and modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 accessory power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22 adaptive forward lighting (afl) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 adaptive forward lighting (afl) lig...

  • Page 490

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 i-2 index b battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24 jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-88 load management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 voltage and charging messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 491

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 index i-3 cleaning exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-96 interior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-99 climate control systems dual automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 492

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    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 index i-9 onstar ® additional information . . . . . . . .14-5 connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-4 diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-5 emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-2 navigation . . ...

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    Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual (include mex) - 2012 i-12 index shifting into park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-22 out of park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-24 signals, turn and lane-change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 spare tire compact . . . . . . . ....

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