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Cadillac 2013 SRX Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 2013 cadillac srx owner manual m in brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 initial drive information . . . . . . . . 1-4 vehicle features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1...

  • Page 2

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 2013 cadillac srx owner manual m vehicle care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 general information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 vehicle checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 headlamp aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26 bulb repl...

  • Page 3

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 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 trademar...

  • Page 4

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 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, warnin...

  • Page 5

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 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. 9 : airbag readiness light # : air conditioning ! : ant...

  • Page 6: Notes

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vi introduction 2 notes.

  • Page 7: In Brief

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 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 - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 1-2 in brief instrument panel.

  • Page 9

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 in brief 1-3 1. Air vents on page 8‑8. 2. Turn and lane-change lever. See turn and lane-change signals on page 6‑5. 3. Cruise control on page 9‑35. 4. Instrument cluster on page 5‑10. 5. Steering wheel controls on page 5‑2. Driver in...

  • Page 10: Initial Drive

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 1-4 in brief 22. Lane departure warning button (if equipped). See lane departure warning (ldw) on page 9‑57. Parking assist (if equipped). See driver assistance systems on page 9‑46. Economy mode (if equipped). See fuel economy mode ...

  • Page 11

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 in brief 1-5 press and hold l for three seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press l again or start the vehicle to cancel the panic alarm. 8 : press and hold to open or close the liftgate. Press the key release button near the bottom of...

  • Page 12

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 1-6 in brief remote keyless entry (rke) to lock or unlock the doors from the outside, press q or k on the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter. See remote keyless entry (rke) system operation on page 2‑3. Key to lock or unlock the ...

  • Page 13

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 in brief 1-7 choose a power liftgate mode by turning the dial on the switch until the indicator lines up with the desired position. Press the center of the switch. The three modes are: max: the liftgate opens to the full open height....

  • Page 14

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 1-8 in brief 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 mov...

  • Page 15

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 in brief 1-9 memory features if equipped, the “1,” “2,” and mem buttons on the outboard side of the driver seat are used to manually save and recall the positions of the driver seat, outside mirrors, and adjustable throttle and brake...

  • Page 16

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 1-10 in brief head restraint adjustment do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessar...

  • Page 17

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 in brief 1-11 the passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle is started. See passenger sensing system on page 3‑27. Mirror adjustment exterior manual folding mirrors shown, power foldi...

  • Page 18

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 1-12 in brief throttle and brake pedal adjustment if the vehicle has this feature, the position of the throttle and brake pedals can be adjusted. The switch used to adjust the pedals is located on the right side of the steering colu...

  • Page 19

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 in brief 1-13 exterior lighting the exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. There are four positions: o : briefly turn to this position to turn the automatic light control off or on again...

  • Page 20

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 1-14 in brief int: use for intermittent wipes. To adjust wipe frequency, turn the x int band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. If the vehicle has rainsense™, see the following rainsense information. Off: us...

  • Page 21

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 in brief 1-15 climate controls the climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation. Climate control buttons 1. Driver and passenger temperature controls 2. Fan control 3. Off (fa...

  • Page 22: Vehicle Features

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 1-16 in brief see dual automatic climate control system on page 8‑1 and rear climate control system on page 8‑6 (if equipped). Transmission driver shift control (dsc) driver shift control (dsc) allows you to shift an automatic trans...

  • Page 23

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 in brief 1-17 y or z : press the five-way control up or down to go to the next or previous selection. Sel: press to select a highlighted menu option. C or b : press to go to the next or previous favorite when listening to the radio....

  • Page 24

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 1-18 in brief driver information center (dic) the dic display is in the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems. Y or z : move sel up or down to go to the previous or next selection. S or t : press to move be...

  • Page 25

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 in brief 1-19 side blind zone alert (sbza) if equipped, sbza will alert the driver to vehicles in the vehicle's side blind zone. When the system detects a vehicle in the side blind zone, the sbza display will light up in the corresp...

  • Page 26

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 1-20 in brief power outlets the accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or mp3 player. The vehicle may have up to five accessory power outlets. The accessory power outlets are: . Bel...

  • Page 27: Performance And

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 in brief 1-21 performance and maintenance traction control system (tcs) the traction control system limits wheel spin. The system is on when the vehicle is started. . To turn off traction control, press and release g on the center s...

  • Page 28

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 1-22 in brief the low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then turn off as the vehicle is driven. This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and ...

  • Page 29

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 in brief 1-23 fuel e85 (85% ethanol) vehicles with a yellow fuel cap can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (e85). See fuel e85 (85% ethanol) on page 9‑61. For all other vehicles, use only the ...

  • Page 30: Notes

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 1-24 in brief 2 notes.

  • Page 31: Keys, Doors, And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 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 ...

  • Page 32: Keys And Locks

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 2-2 keys, doors, and windows keys and locks keys { warning leaving children in a vehicle with a remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter is dangerous and children or others could be seriously injured or killed. They could operate the p...

  • Page 33

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-3 contact roadside service if locked out of the vehicle. See roadside service (mexico) on page 13‑7 or roadside service (u.S. And canada) on page 13‑11. With an active onstar subscription, an onstar advisor...

  • Page 34

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 2-4 keys, doors, and windows pressing q may also arm the theft-deterrent system. See vehicle alarm system on page 2‑17. K (unlock): press to unlock the driver door or all doors. See “remote lock, unlock, start” under vehicle personal...

  • Page 35

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-5 passenger shown, driver similar pressing the lock/unlock button will cause all doors to lock if any of the following occur: . It has been more than five seconds since the first lock/ unlock button press. ...

  • Page 36

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 2-6 keys, doors, and windows programming transmitters to the vehicle only keyless entry transmitters programmed to the vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your ...

  • Page 37

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-7 programming without a recognized transmitter (keyless access vehicles only) if there are no currently recognized transmitters available, follow this procedure to program up to eight transmitters. This fea...

  • Page 38

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 2-8 keys, doors, and windows 6. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press the transmitter k or q button. To program additional transmitters, repeat steps 4 through 6. When all additional transmitters are programmed...

  • Page 39

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-9 4. Insert the new battery on the back housing, positive side facing down. Replace with a cr2032 or equivalent battery. 5. Align the key release button and snap the transmitter back together. Remote vehicl...

  • Page 40

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 2-10 keys, doors, and windows for example, if the vehicle has been running for five minutes, and 10 minutes are added, the engine will run for a total of 15 minutes. A maximum of two remote starts, or a remote start with an extensio...

  • Page 41

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-11 warning (continued) . Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when slowing or stopping the vehicle. Lock the doors to help prevent this from happening. Keyless access when the remote keyless...

  • Page 42

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 2-12 keys, doors, and windows when door locking is requested by pressing q on the front door panels or the rke transmitter and the driver door is open, all doors will lock and the driver door will immediately unlock. The driver door...

  • Page 43: Doors

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-13 the rear door power windows are also disabled. See power windows on page 2‑22. Press o { again to deactivate the safety locks and power windows. If a rear door handle is pulled when the safety lock is d...

  • Page 44

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 2-14 keys, doors, and windows manual liftgate for vehicles without keyless access, unlock the vehicle before opening the liftgate. Press the touch pad located in the handle of the liftgate, above the license plate, and lift up to op...

  • Page 45

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-15 off: the liftgate only operates manually in this position. Manual operation of a liftgate that also has power operation requires more effort than with a standard manual liftgate. In either the max or th...

  • Page 46

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 2-16 keys, doors, and windows obstacle detection features if the liftgate encounters an obstacle during a power open or close cycle, a warning chime will sound and the liftgate will automatically reverse direction to the full closed...

  • Page 47: Vehicle Security

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-17 to open the liftgate, press the touch pad on the handle on the outside of the liftgate, and lift the gate open. To close the liftgate, use the pull cup to lower the liftgate and close. With the power li...

  • Page 48

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 2-18 keys, doors, and windows to avoid setting off the alarm by accident: . Lock the vehicle with the transmitter after all occupants have left the vehicle and all doors are closed. . Always unlock a door with the transmitter. Unloc...

  • Page 49: Exterior Mirrors

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-19 if the engine does not start and the security light stays on, there is a problem with the system. Turn the ignition off and try again. If the vehicle will not change ignition modes (acc/accessory, on/ru...

  • Page 50

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 2-20 keys, doors, and windows power mirrors manual folding mirrors shown, power folding similar 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...

  • Page 51: Interior Mirrors

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-21 resetting the power folding mirrors reset the power folding mirrors if: . The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while folding. . They are accidentally manually folded/unfolded. . The mirrors do not st...

  • Page 52: Windows

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 2-22 keys, doors, and windows vehicles with onstar have three control buttons located at the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer for more information about onstar and how to subscribe to it. See onstar overview on page 14‑1. Clean...

  • Page 53

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-23 the power windows: . Can be operated with the ignition in acc/accessory or on/run/start. . Can be operated within 10 minutes of switching the ignition off. See retained accessory power (rap) on page 9‑1...

  • Page 54

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 2-24 keys, doors, and windows if there is something blocking the window during automatic closing, the window will reverse direction for a short distance. Weather conditions such as extreme cold and/or ice may cause the window to aut...

  • Page 55: Roof

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-25 if a rear door handle is pulled when the safety lock is deactivated, that door will remain locked and the indicator light may flash. Release the handle, then press the safety lock twice to deactivate th...

  • Page 56

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 2-26 keys, doors, and windows open/close: to open or close the sunroof, press the front or rear of the sunroof switch (1) to the first detent and hold, to open or close the sunroof to a desired position. Comfort stop: the sunroof ha...

  • Page 57: Seats And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 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 58: Head Restraints

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 3-2 seats and restraints head restraints { warning with head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head ...

  • Page 59

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 seats and restraints 3-3 the front seat outboard head restraints are not designed to be removed. Rear seats the vehicle's rear seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. The height of the head restraint ...

  • Page 60: Front Seats

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 3-4 seats and restraints front seats seat adjustment { warning you can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat while the vehicle is moving. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving. To adjust ...

  • Page 61

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 seats and restraints 3-5 . Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the rear of the control up or down. To adjust the seatback, see reclining seatbacks on page 3‑6. To adjust the lumbar support, see lumbar adjustment on page 3‑5. Som...

  • Page 62

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 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. The shoulder belt will not be against y...

  • Page 63

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 seats and restraints 3-7 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Power reclining seatbacks to adjust a power seatback, if available: . Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline. . Tilt the top of the control...

  • Page 64

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 3-8 seats and restraints placing the ignition in off before the stored positions are reached stops the recall. If something has blocked the driver seat and/or the adjustable pedals while recalling a memory position, the recall may st...

  • Page 65

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 seats and restraints 3-9 easy exit recall if programmed on in the vehicle personalization menu, this feature moves the seat approximately 7 cm (3 in) rearward automatically allowing the driver more room to exit the vehicle. Easy exit...

  • Page 66: Rear Seats

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 3-10 seats and restraints when this feature is off, the symbols on the buttons are white. When a heated seat is turned on, the symbol turns red. When a ventilated seat (if available) is turned on, the symbol turns blue. Press the bu...

  • Page 67

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 seats and restraints 3-11 3. Lift the lever on the top of the seatback. A tab near the seatback lever raises when the seatback is unlocked. 4. Fold the seatback forward. A tab near the seatback lever retracts when the seatback is lo...

  • Page 68

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 3-12 seats and restraints 2. Tilt the seatback rearward, and then release the lever when the seatback is in the desired position. A tab near the seatback lever retracts when the seatback is locked in place. Heated rear seats { warni...

  • Page 69: Safety Belts

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 seats and restraints 3-13 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 ...

  • Page 70

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 3-14 seats and restraints 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...

  • Page 71

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 seats and restraints 3-15 would apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. . Wear the shoulder belt over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restra...

  • Page 72

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 3-16 seats and restraints 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See “shoulder belt height adjuster” later in this section for instructions on use and important safety infor...

  • Page 73

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 seats and restraints 3-17 after the height adjuster is set to the desired position, try to move it down without pressing the release button to make sure it has locked into position. Press the release button to lower the height adjus...

  • Page 74

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 3-18 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 neede...

  • Page 75

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 seats and restraints 3-19 a pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy. The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mot...

  • Page 76: Airbag System

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 3-20 seats and restraints replacing safety belt system parts after a crash { warning a crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle. A damaged safety belt system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in s...

  • Page 77

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 seats and restraints 3-21 all vehicle airbags have the word airbag on the trim or on an attached label near the deployment opening. For frontal airbags, the word airbag is on the center of the steering wheel for the driver and on th...

  • Page 78

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 3-22 seats and restraints { warning children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but n...

  • Page 79

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 seats and restraints 3-23 the front outboard passenger frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument panel. Driver side shown, passenger side similar the driver and front outboard passenger seat-mounted side impact airbags are ...

  • Page 80

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 3-24 seats and restraints { warning if something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating...

  • Page 81

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 seats and restraints 3-25 the vehicle has seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags. See airbag system on page 3‑20. Seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags are intended to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes depe...

  • Page 82

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 3-26 seats and restraints but airbags would not help in many types of collisions, primarily because the occupant's motion is not toward those airbags. See when should an airbag inflate? On page 3‑24. Airbags should never be regarded...

  • Page 83

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 seats and restraints 3-27 in many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the front outboard passenger airbag. . Airbags are desi...

  • Page 84

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 3-28 seats and restraints the passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the front outboard passenger seat. The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly-seated occupant and determine if the front o...

  • Page 85

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 seats and restraints 3-29 . There is a critical problem with the airbag system or the passenger sensing system. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag, the off indicator will lig...

  • Page 86

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 3-30 seats and restraints 5. If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, turn the vehicle off. Then slightly recline the vehicle seatback and adjust the seat cushion, if adju...

  • Page 87

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 seats and restraints 3-31 additional factors affecting system operation safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passeng...

  • Page 88

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 3-32 seats and restraints adding equipment to the airbag-equipped vehicle adding accessories that change the vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, front end, or side sheet metal may keep the airbag system from working properly. Th...

  • Page 89

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 seats and restraints 3-33 airbag system check the airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag readiness light is working. See airbag readiness light on page 5‑15. Notice: if an ai...

  • Page 90: Child Restraints

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 3-34 seats and restraints child restraints older children older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle safety belts. The manufacturer instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height...

  • Page 91

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 seats and restraints 3-35 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 ...

  • Page 92

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 3-36 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 ever...

  • Page 93

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 seats and restraints 3-37 { warning children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing...

  • Page 94

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 3-38 seats and restraints { warning a young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen. In a cr...

  • Page 95

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 seats and restraints 3-39 booster seats a booster seat is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window. Securing an add-on child restra...

  • Page 96

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 3-40 seats and restraints in the u.S., refer to the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) website to locate the nearest child safety seat inspection station. For cpst availability in canada, check with transport can...

  • Page 97

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 seats and restraints 3-41 warning (continued) back as it will go. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat. See passenger sensing system on page 3‑27 for additional information. When securing a child restraint in a ...

  • Page 98

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 3-42 seats and restraints in order to use the latch system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint that has latch attachments. The child restraint manufacturer will provide you with instructions on how to use the child restraint...

  • Page 99

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 seats and restraints 3-43 the child restraint may have a single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have a top tether are desig...

  • Page 100

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 3-44 seats and restraints top tether anchors the top tether anchors for each rear seating position are located under the covers, on the back of the rear seatback. Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as t...

  • Page 101

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 seats and restraints 3-45 { warning children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten. Buckle any unused safety belts behind the child restraint s...

  • Page 102

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 3-46 seats and restraints 1.3. Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors. 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the top tethe...

  • Page 103

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 seats and restraints 3-47 if you are using a single tether in the rear outboard seating position with an adjustable head restraint, route the single tether under the head restraint and in between the head restraint posts. If you are...

  • Page 104

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 3-48 seats and restraints if you are using a single tether in the rear center seating position, lower the adjustable headrest down to its stowed position and route the single tether over the headrest. 3. Before placing a child in th...

  • Page 105

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 seats and restraints 3-49 { warning with head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for...

  • Page 106

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 3-50 seats and restraints new parts and repairs may be necessary even if the latch system was not being used at the time of the crash. Securing child restraints (rear seat) when securing a child restraint in a rear seating position,...

  • Page 107

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 seats and restraints 3-51 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out ...

  • Page 108

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 3-52 seats and restraints try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat steps 4 and 5. 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint m...

  • Page 109

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 seats and restraints 3-53 { warning a child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very ...

  • Page 110

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 3-54 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...

  • Page 111

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 seats and restraints 3-55 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 ...

  • Page 112: Notes

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 3-56 seats and restraints 2 notes.

  • Page 113: Storage

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 storage 4-1 storage storage compartments glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 front storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 armrest storage . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 114

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 4-2 storage for large containers, push the button to move aside the divider and make the cupholder deeper. For small containers, push down on the top edge of the divider to lock it back in place and make the cupholder shorter. Front ...

  • Page 115: Additional Storage

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 storage 4-3 there is an accessory power outlet inside the center console and two usb ports. See power outlets on page 5‑7 and the separate infotainment manual. Push the button to open the storage area on the rear of the center consol...

  • Page 116

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 4-4 storage 5. Insert the shade pins in the channels (3) on both sides. 6. Slide the shade to the lower (2) position, or the halfway open (1) position. Remove the cargo cover 1. Remove the cover from the channels and carefully roll i...

  • Page 117

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 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. Li...

  • Page 118

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 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 t...

  • Page 119

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 storage 4-7 push both adapter buttons to move the adapters (2) 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 (1) to align k with the arrow on the adapter ...

  • Page 120

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 4-8 storage storing the fence 1. Lift the cargo management system cover. 2. Release the cover from the prop rod as described in the previous steps. 3. Insert the top of the fence into the lower two clips (1). 4. Turn the bottom of th...

  • Page 121

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 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 122

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 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 managemen...

  • Page 123: Roof Rack System

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 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 ...

  • Page 124: Notes

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 4-12 storage 2 notes.

  • Page 125: Instruments And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 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 126: Controls

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 5-2 instruments and controls object detection system messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35 ride control system messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37 airbag system messages . . . . 5-38 security messages . . . ...

  • Page 127

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 instruments and controls 5-3 c (end call): press to decline an incoming call, or end a current call. Press to mute or unmute the infotainment system when not on a call. S or t (previous or next): press to go to the previous or next m...

  • Page 128

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 5-4 instruments and controls int (intermittent wipes): use for intermittent wipes. To adjust wipe frequency, turn the x int band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. If the vehicle has rainsense™, see the follo...

  • Page 129

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 instruments and controls 5-5 wiper arm assembly protection when using an automatic car wash, move the windshield wiper lever to off. This disables the automatic rainsense windshield wipers and/or manual windshield wipers. With rainse...

  • Page 130

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 5-6 instruments and controls a (rear washer): push the windshield wiper lever forward to spray washer fluid on the rear window. The lever automatically returns to its original position when released. Rear wiper arm assembly protectio...

  • Page 131

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 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 ...

  • Page 132

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 5-8 instruments and controls . On the rear of the center floor console. For vehicles with a rear climate control system, there will be two accessory power outlets on the rear of the center floor console. . In the rear cargo area. The...

  • Page 133: Warning Lights,

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 instruments and controls 5-9 to empty the ashtray, remove it from the instrument panel by holding the edges and pulling straight out. To reinstall, push the tray back into place. There may also be ashtrays located on the center floor...

  • Page 134

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 5-10 instruments and controls instrument cluster english shown, metric similar.

  • Page 135

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 instruments and controls 5-11 cluster application displays the cluster has three interactive display zones. Use the five-way control on the right steering wheel control to move between the different display zones and scroll through ...

  • Page 136

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 5-12 instruments and controls odometer the odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles. This vehicle has a tamper-resistant odometer. If the vehicle needs a new cluster installed, the new odomet...

  • Page 137

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 instruments and controls 5-13 here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: . At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. . It takes a little more...

  • Page 138

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 5-14 instruments and controls safety belt reminders driver safety belt reminder light there is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument cluster. When the vehicle is started this light flashes and a chime comes on to rem...

  • Page 139

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 instruments and controls 5-15 and stay on for several seconds in the instrument cluster to alert the driver that passengers may need to fasten their safety belts. After the passenger safety belt is buckled, the corresponding safety ...

  • Page 140

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 5-16 instruments and controls passenger airbag status indicator the vehicle has a passenger sensing system. See passenger sensing system on page 3‑27 for important safety information. The overhead console has a passenger airbag stat...

  • Page 141

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 instruments and controls 5-17 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. It should go out when the engine ...

  • Page 142

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 5-18 instruments and controls 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. Th...

  • Page 143

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 instruments and controls 5-19 or stumbling on acceleration. These conditions might go away once the engine is warmed up. If one or more of these conditions occurs, change the fuel brand used. It may require at least one full tank of...

  • Page 144

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 5-20 instruments and controls brake system warning light the vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits. If one circuit is not working, the remaining circuit can still work to stop the vehicle. For normal braking perfor...

  • Page 145

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 instruments and controls 5-21 if this light stays on, there is a problem with the electric parking brake system or another system on the vehicle that is causing the parking brake system to work at a reduced level. The vehicle can st...

  • Page 146

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 5-22 instruments and controls see lane departure warning (ldw) on page 9‑57. Vehicle ahead indicator if available, this light in the driver information center (dic) displays green when a vehicle is detected ahead. This light will di...

  • Page 147

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 instruments and controls 5-23 see traction control system (tcs) on page 9‑31 and stabilitrak ® system on page 9‑33. Traction control system (tcs)/stabilitrak ® light the stabilitrak or traction control system (tcs) indicator/warning...

  • Page 148

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 5-24 instruments and controls tire pressure light for vehicles with the tire pressure monitor system (tpms), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. It provides information about tire pressures and the tpms. When the...

  • Page 149

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 instruments and controls 5-25 for vehicles with the fuel economy mode light, it comes on when the eco (economy) button, located next to the shift lever, is pressed. Press the button again to turn off the light and exit the fuel econ...

  • Page 150

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 5-26 instruments and controls this light comes on solid when there is a problem with the afl system. It flashes when the system is switching between lighting modes. See adaptive forward lighting (afl) on page 6‑3. Front fog lamp lig...

  • Page 151: Information Displays

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 instruments and controls 5-27 information displays driver information center (dic) the dic displays are shown in the left and right interactive display zones on the instrument cluster. The displays show the status of many vehicle sy...

  • Page 152

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 5-28 instruments and controls fuel range: the fuel range display shows the approximate distance the vehicle can be driven without refueling. Low will be displayed when the vehicle is low on fuel. The fuel range estimate is based on ...

  • Page 153

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 instruments and controls 5-29 speed limit: the speed limit display shows the current speed limit. The information for this page comes from a roadway database. Speed warning: the speed warning display allows the driver to set a speed...

  • Page 154: Vehicle Messages

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 5-30 instruments and controls vehicle messages messages displayed on the dic indicate the status of the vehicle or some action that may be needed to correct a condition. Multiple messages may display one after the other. The message...

  • Page 155

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 instruments and controls 5-31 release parking brake this message is displayed if the electric parking brake is on while the vehicle is in motion. See parking brake on page 9‑28. Service brake assist this message may be displayed whe...

  • Page 156

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 5-32 instruments and controls no cruise braking gas pedal applied this message displays when adaptive cruise control (acc) is active and the driver is pressing the gas pedal. When this occurs, acc will not brake. See adaptive cruise...

  • Page 157

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 instruments and controls 5-33 high coolant temperature this message displays if the coolant temperature is hot. See engine overheating on page 10‑18. Engine oil messages change engine oil soon this message displays when the engine o...

  • Page 158

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 5-34 instruments and controls key and lock messages no remote detected this message displays when trying to start the vehicle if an rke transmitter is not detected. The transmitter battery may be weak. See “starting the vehicle with...

  • Page 159

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 instruments and controls 5-35 object detection system messages 24 ghz radars off this message displays when driving in certain areas where there may be radar interference. Adaptive cruise control (acc), forward collision alert (fca)...

  • Page 160

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 5-36 instruments and controls lane departure warning unavailable this message displays when attempting to activate the lane departure warning (ldw) system when it is temporarily unavailable. The ldw system does not need service. Thi...

  • Page 161

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 instruments and controls 5-37 service park assist this message displays if there is a problem with the parking assist system. Do not use this system to help you park. See your dealer for service. Service rear auto brake and park ass...

  • Page 162

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 5-38 instruments and controls service traction control this message displays when there is a problem with the traction control system (tcs). See traction control system (tcs) on page 9‑31. Sport mode on this message displays when sp...

  • Page 163

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 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 10‑54. Tire low add air to tire this message displays when the pressure in o...

  • Page 164: Vehicle

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 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 a...

  • Page 165

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 instruments and controls 5-41 climate and air quality select the climate and air quality menu and the following may be displayed: . Auto fan max speed . Air quality sensor . Auto defog . Auto rear defog auto fan max speed this featu...

  • Page 166

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 5-42 instruments and controls auto collision preparation this feature will turn on or off the forward collision alert feature as well as the automatic braking capability of the auto collision preparation feature. With the "alert and...

  • Page 167

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 instruments and controls 5-43 easy exit options this allows the easy exit options feature to be turned on or off. Press easy exit options. Press to select off or on. Press s back to go back to the last menu. Chime volume this allows...

  • Page 168

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 5-44 instruments and controls unlocked door anti lock out when on, this feature will keep the driver door from locking when the door is open. If off is selected, the delayed door lock menu will be available. Press unlocked door anti...

  • Page 169: Universal Remote

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 instruments and controls 5-45 press remote start auto cool seats. Press to select off or on. On some vehicles select off, on - driver and passenger, or on - driver. Press s back to go back to the last menu. Remote start auto heat se...

  • Page 170

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 5-46 instruments and controls this system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices. Do not use the universa...

  • Page 171

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 instruments and controls 5-47 2. At the same time, press and hold both the hand-held transmitter button and one of the three universal remote system buttons to be used to operate the garage door. Do not release the universal remote ...

  • Page 172

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 5-48 instruments and controls 6. Immediately return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold for two seconds the universal remote system button, selected in step 2 to control the garage door, and then release it. If the garage door doe...

  • Page 173

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 instruments and controls 5-49 to erase all programmed buttons on the universal remote system device: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash. This should take about 10 seconds. 2. Rel...

  • Page 174: Notes

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 5-50 instruments and controls 2 notes.

  • Page 175: Lighting

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 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 176

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 6-2 lighting auto (automatic): turns the headlamps on automatically at normal brightness, together with the following: . Parking lamps . Taillamps . License plate lamps . Instrument panel lights ; (parking lamps): turns the parking l...

  • Page 177

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 lighting 6-3 the drl system makes the low-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness or for vehicles with high intensity discharge (hid) headlamps, the drl lights will come on when the following conditions are met: . The ignition...

  • Page 178

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 6-4 lighting twilight sentinel this feature automatically turns the lamps on and off. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the twilight sentinel ® work, so be sure it is not covered. With twilight sentinel the followin...

  • Page 179

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 lighting 6-5 lights on with wipers if the windshield wipers are activated in daylight with the engine on, and the exterior lamp control is in auto, the headlamps, parking lamps, and other exterior lamps come on. The transition time f...

  • Page 180: Interior Lighting

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 6-6 lighting if after signaling a turn or lane change the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out. Replace any burned out bulbs. If a bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See fuses and circuit br...

  • Page 181

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 lighting 6-7 cargo lamp the cargo lamp is located in the rear compartment and is controlled by the dome lamp. See dome lamps on page 6‑7. Courtesy lamps the courtesy lamps come on automatically when any door is opened and the dome la...

  • Page 182: Lighting Features

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 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 183

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 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 n...

  • Page 184: Notes

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 6-10 lighting 2 notes.

  • Page 185: Infotainment

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 infotainment system 7-1 infotainment system introduction infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 introduction infotainment see the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio players, phone, navigation syst...

  • Page 186: Notes

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 7-2 infotainment system 2 notes.

  • Page 187: Climate Controls

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 climate controls 8-1 climate controls climate control systems dual automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 rear climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 air vents...

  • Page 188

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 8-2 climate controls climate touch screen controls 1. Outside temperature display 2. Driver and passenger temperature displays 3. Fan control 4. Sync temp (synchronized temperature) 5. A/c mode (air conditioning) 6. Climate control s...

  • Page 189

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 climate controls 8-3 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 ...

  • Page 190

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 8-4 climate controls air delivery mode control: when the climate information is displayed, press the desired air delivery mode on the touch screen to change the direction of the airflow. The selected air delivery mode button is lit. ...

  • Page 191

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 climate controls 8-5 pressing this button cancels automatic recirculation. Press auto to return to automatic operation; recirculation runs automatically as needed. Manual recirculation mode is not available when in defrost or defog m...

  • Page 192

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 8-6 climate controls remote start climate control operation: for vehicles with the remote vehicle start feature, the climate control system may run when the vehicle is started remotely. The system uses the driver’s previous settings ...

  • Page 193

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 climate controls 8-7 rear climate touch screen controls 1. Outside temperature display 2. Rear climate temperature control 3. Fan control 4. Sync (synchronized temperatures) 5. Rear o (on/off) 6. Rear auto (automatic operation) 7. Fr...

  • Page 194: Air Vents

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 8-8 climate controls +/− (temperature control): press or press and hold the rear temperature control buttons or touch screen to adjust the rear passenger temperature. Press + for warmer air and press − for cooler air. Y / \ / y (air ...

  • Page 195

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 climate controls 8-9 4. Release the two latches holding the service door. Lower the service door. 5. Remove the old air filter. 6. Install the new air filter. 7. Close the service door and latches. 8. Reinstall the upper portion of t...

  • Page 196: Notes

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 8-10 climate controls 2 notes.

  • Page 197: Driving And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 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 veh...

  • Page 198: Driving Information

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 9-2 driving and operating fuel fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-59 recommended fuel . . . . . . . . . 9-59 gasoline specifications . . . . . . 9-60 california fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-60...

  • Page 199

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 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 manual for more information on using...

  • Page 200

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 9-4 driving and operating if the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. Doing so could make the pedal harder to push down. If the engine stops, there will be some power brake a...

  • Page 201

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 driving and operating 9-5 2. Turn the steering wheel about one-eighth of a turn, until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. 3. Turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. Loss of control skidding there are th...

  • Page 202

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 9-6 driving and operating driving on wet roads rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large pu...

  • Page 203

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 driving and operating 9-7 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 ve...

  • Page 204

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 9-8 driving and operating . Pay attention to special road signs (falling rocks area, winding roads, long grades, passing or no-passing zones) and take appropriate action. Winter driving driving on snow or ice drive carefully when the...

  • Page 205

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 driving and operating 9-9 warning (continued) if the vehicle is stuck in the snow: . Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking the exhaust pipe. . Check again from time to time to be sure s...

  • Page 206

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 9-10 driving and operating rocking the vehicle to get it out turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels. Turn off any traction system. Shift back and forth between r (reverse) and a low forward ...

  • Page 207

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 driving and operating 9-11 pillar (b-pillar). With the driver door open, the label is attached near the door lock post. The tire and loading information label shows the number of occupant seating positions (1), and the maximum vehic...

  • Page 208

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 9-12 driving and operating example 1 1. Vehicle capacity weight for example 1 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). 2. Subtract occupant weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = 136 kg (300 lbs). 3. Available occupant and cargo weight = 317 kg (700 lbs). Exa...

  • Page 209

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 driving and operating 9-13 seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Certification label label example a vehicle-specific certification/ tire label...

  • Page 210: Starting And

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 9-14 driving and operating using heavier suspension components to get added durability might not change your weight ratings. Ask your dealer to help you load your vehicle the right way. If you put things inside your vehicle – like s...

  • Page 211

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 driving and operating 9-15 . Between the first 1 000 km (600 mi) and 5 000 km (3,000 mi), heavy acceleration in lower gears can be used. Vehicle speeds above 110 km/h (68 mph) should be limited to five minutes per use. . Avoid makin...

  • Page 212

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 9-16 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 p...

  • Page 213

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 driving and operating 9-17 { warning turning off the vehicle while moving may cause loss of power assist in the brake and steering systems and disable the airbags. While driving, only shut the vehicle off in an emergency. If the veh...

  • Page 214

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 9-18 driving and operating cell phone chargers can interfere with the operation of the keyless access system. Battery chargers should not be plugged in when starting or turning off the engine. To start the vehicle: starting procedur...

  • Page 215

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 driving and operating 9-19 notice: if you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Any resulting damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. See add-on electrical equipment on page ...

  • Page 216

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 9-20 driving and operating shifting into park 1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. See parking brake on page 9‑28. 2. Move the shift lever into p (park) by pushing the lever all the way toward the front of the veh...

  • Page 217

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 driving and operating 9-21 if you are towing a trailer and parking on a hill, see driving characteristics and towing tips on page 9‑65. Shifting out of park this vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission shift lock control ...

  • Page 218: Engine Exhaust

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 9-22 driving and operating engine exhaust { warning engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (co) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to co can cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: . The vehic...

  • Page 219: Automatic

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 driving and operating 9-23 automatic transmission there are several different positions for the shift lever. P (park): this position locks the front wheels. It is the best position to use when you start the engine because the vehicl...

  • Page 220

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 9-24 driving and operating 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 9‑9 for additional...

  • Page 221

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 driving and operating 9-25 driver shift control (dsc) allows you to shift an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission. To use the dsc feature: 1. Move the shift lever to the left from d (drive) to m (manual mode). If ...

  • Page 222

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 9-26 driving and operating when accelerating the vehicle from a stop in snowy and icy conditions, you may want to shift into second gear. A higher gear ratio allows you to gain more traction on slippery surfaces. Fuel economy mode d...

  • Page 223: Drive Systems

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 driving and operating 9-27 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 tir...

  • Page 224

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 9-28 driving and operating remember: abs does not change the time needed to get a foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, there will not be enough time to...

  • Page 225

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 driving and operating 9-29 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 br...

  • Page 226

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 9-30 driving and operating if the parking brake warning light is on, the epb has detected an error in another system and is operating with reduced functionality. To release the epb when this light is on, push down on the epb switch ...

  • Page 227: Ride Control Systems

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 driving and operating 9-31 hill start assist (hsa) this vehicle has a hill start assist (hsa) feature, which may be useful when the vehicle is stopped on a grade. This feature is designed to prevent the vehicle from rolling, either ...

  • Page 228

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 9-32 driving and operating notice: do not repeatedly brake or accelerate heavily when tcs is off. The vehicle's driveline could be damaged. If d comes on and stays on, reset the system by: 1. Stopping the vehicle. 2. Turning the eng...

  • Page 229

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 driving and operating 9-33 stabilitrak ® system the vehicle has a vehicle stability enhancement system called stabilitrak. It is an advanced computer controlled system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficul...

  • Page 230

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 9-34 driving and operating both stabilitrak and traction control can be turned off if needed by pressing and holding g until g and i illuminate in the instrument cluster. This will also disable the tsc feature. When stabilitrak is t...

  • Page 231: Cruise Control

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 driving and operating 9-35 the vehicle is normally in the tour mode. To switch from tour mode to sport mode, move the shift lever to the left while the transmission is in d (drive). Sport mode is automatically engaged when the shift...

  • Page 232

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 9-36 driving and operating j (on/off): press to turn the system on and off. A white cruise control indicator appears in the instrument cluster when cruise is turned on. +res (resume/accelerate): move the control up briefly to resume...

  • Page 233

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 driving and operating 9-37 reducing speed while cruise control is at a set speed if the cruise control system is already activated: . Move the control toward set− and hold until the desired lower speed is reached, then release it. ....

  • Page 234

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 9-38 driving and operating if a vehicle is detected in your path, acc can apply acceleration or limited, moderate braking to maintain the selected following gap. To disengage acc, apply the brake. If acc is controlling your vehicle ...

  • Page 235

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 driving and operating 9-39 ] (on/off): press to turn the system on or off. +res (resume/accelerate): move the control up briefly to resume to a previously set speed or to increase vehicle speed if the cruise control is already activ...

  • Page 236

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 9-40 driving and operating to begin using acc again, move the control up toward +res briefly. The vehicle returns to the previous set speed. Increasing speed while acc is at a set speed if acc is already activated, do one of the fol...

  • Page 237

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 driving and operating 9-41 since each gap setting corresponds to a following time (far, medium, or near), the following distance will vary based on vehicle speed. The faster the vehicle speed, the further back your vehicle will foll...

  • Page 238

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 9-42 driving and operating if this symbol is not displaying, acc will not respond to or brake to vehicles ahead. Acc automatically slows the vehicle down and adjusts vehicle speed to follow the vehicle in front at the selected follo...

  • Page 239

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 driving and operating 9-43 if the vehicle ahead has driven away and acc has not resumed, the vehicle ahead symbol will flash as a reminder. In addition, the left and right sides of the safety alert seat will pulse three times, or th...

  • Page 240

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 9-44 driving and operating curves in the road { warning on curves, acc may not detect a vehicle ahead in your lane. You could be startled if the vehicle accelerates up to the set speed, especially when following a vehicle exiting or...

  • Page 241

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 driving and operating 9-45 other vehicle lane changes acc will not detect a vehicle ahead until it is completely in the lane. The brake may need to be manually applied. Do not use acc on hills and when towing a trailer do not use ac...

  • Page 242: Driver Assistance

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 9-46 driving and operating driver assistance systems this vehicle may have features that work together to help avoid crashes or reduce crash damage while driving, backing, and parking. Read this entire section before using these sys...

  • Page 243

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 driving and operating 9-47 when the vehicle is shifted into r (reverse), the rvc displays an image of the area behind the vehicle in the center stack display. { warning the rvc system does not display children, pedestrians, bicyclis...

  • Page 244

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 9-48 driving and operating use caution while changing lanes when towing a trailer, as the rcta detection zones that extend out from the back of the vehicle do not move further back when a trailer is towed. With urpa, as the vehicle ...

  • Page 245

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 driving and operating 9-49 { warning the backing warning system only operates at speeds greater than 8 km/h (5 mph). It does not detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, animals, or objects below the bumper or that are too close or...

  • Page 246

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 9-50 driving and operating turn off parking assist and rear automatic braking when towing a trailer. Turning the features on or off the x button near the shift lever is used to turn on or off the front and rear parking assist, rear ...

  • Page 247

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 driving and operating 9-51 fca detects vehicles within a distance of approximately 60 m (197 ft) and operates at speeds above 40 km/h (25 mph). If the vehicle has adaptive cruise control (acc), it can detect vehicles to distances of...

  • Page 248

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 9-52 driving and operating collision alert when the vehicle is started, this series of red lights will come on to indicate the system is operating. When your vehicle approaches another vehicle too rapidly, the red lights will flash ...

  • Page 249

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 driving and operating 9-53 the timing of both alerts will vary based on vehicle speed. The faster the vehicle speed, the farther away the alert will occur. Consider traffic and weather conditions when selecting the alert timing. The...

  • Page 250

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 9-54 driving and operating automatic collision preparation (acp) system acp may help reduce crash damage by applying the vehicle’s brake system and has a detection range of approximately 60 m (197 ft). Braking can only occur if a ve...

  • Page 251

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 driving and operating 9-55 warning (continued) be uncomfortable and startling. To override automatic braking, firmly press the accelerator pedal, if it is safe to do so. Automatic braking can be disabled or reduced through vehicle p...

  • Page 252

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 9-56 driving and operating how the system works the sbza symbol lights up in the side mirrors when the system detects a vehicle in the side blind zone, indicating it may be unsafe to change lanes. Before making a lane change, check ...

  • Page 253

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 driving and operating 9-57 fcc information 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. Lane de...

  • Page 254

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 9-58 driving and operating when the vehicle is started, the ldw indicator on the instrument cluster will come on briefly. If ldw is on and the vehicle is traveling at 56 km/h (35 mph) or greater, the ldw indicator will appear green ...

  • Page 255: Fuel

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 driving and operating 9-59 fuel use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle. To help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance, we recommend using top tier detergen...

  • Page 256

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 9-60 driving and operating gasoline specifications at a minimum, gasoline should meet astm specification d 4814. Some gasolines contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (mmt). We recom...

  • Page 257

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 driving and operating 9-61 for customers who do not use top tier detergent gasoline regularly, one bottle of fuel system treatment plus, part number 88861013, added to the fuel tank at every engine oil change, can help clean deposit...

  • Page 258

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 9-62 driving and operating at a minimum, e85 should meet astm specification d 5798 or cgsb specification 3.512. Filling the tank with fuel mixtures that do not meet astm or cgsb specifications can affect driveability and could cause...

  • Page 259

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 driving and operating 9-63 warning (continued) . Keep children away from the fuel pump and never let children pump fuel. . Fuel can spray out if the fuel cap is opened too quickly. This spray can happen if the tank is nearly full, a...

  • Page 260

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 9-64 driving and operating { warning if a fire starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notifying the station attendant. Leave the area immediately. Notice: i...

  • Page 261: Towing

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 driving and operating 9-65 towing general towing information only use towing equipment that has been designed for the vehicle. Contact your dealer or trailering dealer for assistance with preparing the vehicle for towing a trailer. ...

  • Page 262

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 9-66 driving and operating towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. The combination you are driving is longer and not as responsive as the vehicle itself. Get acquainted with the handling and braking of the rig befo...

  • Page 263

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 driving and operating 9-67 turn signals when towing a trailer the turn signal indicators on the instrument panel flash whenever signaling a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps also flash, telling other drivers...

  • Page 264

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 9-68 driving and operating 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks. Maintenance when trailer towing the vehicle needs service more often when pulling a trailer....

  • Page 265

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 driving and operating 9-69 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...

  • Page 266

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 9-70 driving and operating if a weight-carrying hitch or a weight-distributing hitch is being used, the trailer tongue (1) should weigh 10-15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (2). After loading the trailer, weigh the trail...

  • Page 267

    Black plate (71,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 driving and operating 9-71 hitch cover the vehicle may have a hitch cover. To remove the hitch cover: 1. Turn the fasteners on the lower tabs 90 degrees counterclockwise. 2. Lift the lower edge of the cover about 45 degrees. 3. Pull...

  • Page 268: Conversions And

    Black plate (72,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 9-72 driving and operating when tsc is applying the brakes, the tcs/stabilitrak indicator light flashes to notify the driver to reduce speed. If the trailer continues to sway, stabilitrak will reduce engine torque to help slow the v...

  • Page 269: Vehicle Care

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vehicle care 10-1 vehicle care general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 california proposition 65 warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 california perchlorate materials requirements . . . . 10-3 acces...

  • Page 270: General Information

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-2 vehicle care tire pressure for high-speed operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52 tire pressure monitor system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-53 tire pressure monitor operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 271

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 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,...

  • Page 272: Vehicle Checks

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-4 vehicle care damage to vehicle components resulting from modifications or the installation or use of non‐gm certified parts, including control module or software modifications, is not covered under the terms of the vehicle warra...

  • Page 273

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vehicle care 10-5 keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See maintenance records on page 11‑16. Notice: even small amounts of contamination can cause damage to vehicle s...

  • Page 274

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-6 vehicle care engine compartment overview.

  • Page 275

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vehicle care 10-7 1. Engine air cleaner/filter on page 10‑11. 2. Power steering reservoir and cap (under engine cover). See power steering fluid on page 10‑19. 3. Engine oil fill cap. See engine oil on page 10‑8. 4. Engine oil dipsti...

  • Page 276

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-8 vehicle care 4. Lift and remove the engine cover. 5. Reverse steps 1–4 to reinstall engine cover. Engine oil to ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful attention must be paid to engine oil. Following these simple...

  • Page 277

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vehicle care 10-9 notice: do not add too much oil. Oil levels above or below the acceptable operating range shown on the dipstick are harmful to the engine. If you find that you have an oil level above the operating range, i.E., the ...

  • Page 278

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-10 vehicle care engine oil additives/engine oil flushes do not add anything to the oil. The recommended oils with the dexos specification and displaying the dexos certification mark are all that is needed for good performance and...

  • Page 279

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vehicle care 10-11 how to reset the engine oil life system reset the system whenever the engine oil is changed so that the system can calculate the next engine oil change. To reset the system: 1. Using the dic controls on the right ...

  • Page 280

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-12 vehicle care when to inspect the engine air cleaner/filter inspect the air cleaner/filter at the scheduled maintenance intervals and replace it at the first oil change after each 80 000 km (50,000 mi) interval. See maintenance...

  • Page 281

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vehicle care 10-13 4. Disconnect the electrical connector (2). First, remove the connector lock clip located at the bottom of the connector, then press on the top and bottom of the connector to remove. 5. Lift the 3 retaining clips ...

  • Page 282

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-14 vehicle care { warning an electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant i...

  • Page 283

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vehicle care 10-15 what to use { 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...

  • Page 284

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-16 vehicle care checking coolant the vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level. Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, do no...

  • Page 285

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vehicle care 10-17 notice: in cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture. { warning you can be burned if you spill coolant o...

  • Page 286

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-18 vehicle care notice: if the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur. Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured. Engine overheating the vehicle has an indicator to warn of ...

  • Page 287

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vehicle care 10-19 . Idles for long periods in traffic . Tows a trailer if the overheat warning displays with no sign of steam: 1. Turn the air conditioning off. 2. Turn the heater on to the highest temperature and to the highest fa...

  • Page 288

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-20 vehicle care what to use to determine what kind of fluid to use, see recommended fluids and lubricants on page 11‑13. Always use the proper fluid. Washer fluid what to use when windshield washer fluid is needed, be sure to rea...

  • Page 289

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vehicle care 10-21 { warning the brake wear warning sound means that soon the brakes will not work well. That could lead to a crash. When the brake wear warning sound is heard, have the vehicle serviced. Notice: continuing to drive ...

  • Page 290

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-22 vehicle care there are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: . The brake fluid level goes down because of normal brake lining wear. When new linings are installed, the fluid level goes back...

  • Page 291

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vehicle care 10-23 . If brake fluid is spilled on the vehicle's painted surfaces, the paint finish can be damaged. Be careful not to spill brake fluid on the vehicle. If you do, wash it off immediately. Battery refer to the replacem...

  • Page 292

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-24 vehicle care 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. See parking brake on page 9‑28. Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 3. Try to start the eng...

  • Page 293

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vehicle care 10-25 park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. . To check the parking brake's holding ability: with the engine running and the transmi...

  • Page 294: Headlamp Aiming

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-26 vehicle care to remove the cover: 1. Slide a plastic tool under the cover and push upward to unsnap. 2. Slide the cover toward the wiper blade tip to unhook it from the blade assembly. 3. Remove the cover. 4. After wiper blade...

  • Page 295: Bulb Replacement

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vehicle care 10-27 bulb replacement for the proper type of replacement bulbs, see replacement bulbs on page 10‑33. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Halogen bulbs { warning halogen bulb...

  • Page 296

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-28 vehicle care uplevel headlamp assembly (rear view driver side) 1. High/low-beam headlamp (to be replaced at dealer only) 2. Daytime running lamp (drl) 3. Turn signal lamp driver side the removal of the underhood electrical cen...

  • Page 297

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vehicle care 10-29 3. Lift the air cleaner/filter base to disengage from the three pins. Low-beam headlamps/daytime running lamps (drl), high-beam headlamps (base) 1. From the back side of the headlamp assembly, remove the top cap t...

  • Page 298

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-30 vehicle care daytime running lamp (drl) (uplevel) 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 headla...

  • Page 299

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vehicle care 10-31 turn signal lamps to replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the liftgate. See liftgate on page 2‑13. 2. Remove the push pin (1) on the taillamp cover (2). 3. Remove the taillamp cover from the lamp assembly by pullin...

  • Page 300

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-32 vehicle care 10. Reinstall the taillamp cover by snapping it into place. 11. Push the push pin to secure the taillamp cover. Back-up lamps to replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the liftgate. See liftgate on page 2‑13. 2. Remo...

  • Page 301

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vehicle care 10-33 10. Reinstall the taillamp cover by snapping it into place. 11. Push the push pin to secure the taillamp cover. License plate lamp to replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the liftgate. See liftgate on page 2‑13. Pa...

  • Page 302: Electrical System

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-34 vehicle care 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 an...

  • Page 303

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vehicle care 10-35 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...

  • Page 304

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-36 vehicle care 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 ...

  • Page 305

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vehicle care 10-37 mini fuses usage 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 spare 68 spare 6...

  • Page 306

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-38 vehicle care instrument panel fuse block mini fuses usage disply display s/roof sunroof rvc mirr rear vision camera mirror uhp universal handsfree phone rdo radio apo – ip/cnsl auxiliary power outlet – instrument panel/console...

  • Page 307

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vehicle care 10-39 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 connector ipc instrument cluster str whl sw steering wheel...

  • Page 308

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-40 vehicle care rear compartment fuse block fuses usage spare fuses spare fuses aos mdl automatic occupant sensing module spare not used spare not used dlc2 data link connector 2 pass dr wdo sw passenger door window switch drv pw...

  • Page 309

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vehicle care 10-41 fuses usage fuel pump fuel pump * sec security infotmnt infotainment * trlr exp trailer export rear/wpr rear wiper mir wdo mdl mirror window module vics vehicle information communications system (export) cnstr ven...

  • Page 310: Wheels And Tires

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-42 vehicle care relays usage logic logistic relay (export) defog rear rear window defogger *denotes uplevel content. Wheels and tires tires every new gm vehicle has high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. See the ...

  • Page 311

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vehicle care 10-43 warning (continued) . Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured, or broken by a sudden impact — such as when hitting a pothole. Keep tires at the recommended pressure. . Worn or old tires can cause a...

  • Page 312

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-44 vehicle care winter tires this vehicle was not, originally, equipped with winter tires. Winter tires are designed for increased traction on snow and ice-covered roads. Consider installing winter tires on the vehicle if frequen...

  • Page 313

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vehicle care 10-45 and service description. See the “tire size” illustration later in this section. (2) tpc spec (tire performance criteria specification) : original equipment tires designed to gm's specific tire performance criteri...

  • Page 314

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-46 vehicle care compact spare tire example (1) tire ply material : the type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (2) temporary use only : the compact spare tire or temporary use tire should not be driv...

  • Page 315

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vehicle care 10-47 (7) tpc spec (tire performance criteria specification) : original equipment tires designed to gm's specific tire performance criteria have a tpc specification code molded onto the sidewall. Gm's tpc specifications...

  • Page 316

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-48 vehicle care (5) rim diameter : diameter of the wheel in inches. (6) service description : these characters represent the load index and speed rating of the tire. The load index represents the load carrying capacity a tire is ...

  • Page 317

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vehicle care 10-49 dot markings : a code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the u.S. Department of transportation (dot) motor vehicle safety standards. The dot code includes the tire id...

  • Page 318

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-50 vehicle care passenger (p-metric) tire : a tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. Recommended inflation pressure : vehicle manufacturer's recommended tire inflation pressure as shown ...

  • Page 319

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vehicle care 10-51 see “tire and loading information label” under vehicle load limits on page 9‑10. Tire pressure tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively. Notice: neither tire underinflation nor overinfl...

  • Page 320

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-52 vehicle care remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem. Press the tire gauge firmly onto the valve to get a pressure measurement. If the cold tire inflation pressure matches the recommended pressure on the tire and loading...

  • Page 321

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vehicle care 10-53 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 pressu...

  • Page 322

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-54 vehicle care federal communications commission (fcc) rules and with industry canada standards see radio frequency statement on page 13‑21 for information regarding part 15 of the federal communications commission (fcc) rules a...

  • Page 323

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vehicle care 10-55 the tpms can warn about a low tire pressure condition but it does not replace normal tire maintenance. See tire inspection on page 10‑57, tire rotation on page 10‑57 and tires on page 10‑42. Notice: tire sealant m...

  • Page 324

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-56 vehicle care . Operating electronic devices or being near facilities using radio wave frequencies similar to the tpms could cause the tpms sensors to malfunction. If the tpms is not functioning properly it cannot detect or sig...

  • Page 325

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vehicle care 10-57 8. Proceed to the passenger side front tire, and repeat the procedure in step 7. 9. Proceed to the passenger side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in step 7. 10. Proceed to the driver side rear tire, and repeat...

  • Page 326

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-58 vehicle care anytime unusual wear is noticed, rotate the tires as soon as possible, check for proper tire inflation pressure, and check for damaged tires or wheels. If the unusual wear continues after the rotation, check the w...

  • Page 327

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vehicle care 10-59 when it is time for new tires factors such as maintenance, temperatures, driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions affect the wear rate of the tires. Treadwear indicators are one way to tell when it is ...

  • Page 328

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-60 vehicle care gm's exclusive tpc spec system considers over a dozen critical specifications that impact the overall performance of the vehicle, including brake system performance, ride and handling, traction control, and tire p...

  • Page 329

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vehicle care 10-61 { warning using bias-ply tires on the vehicle may cause the wheel rim flanges to develop cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail suddenly and cause a crash. Use only radial-ply tires wit...

  • Page 330

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-62 vehicle care uniform tire quality grading quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: treadwear 200 traction aa temperature a the following i...

  • Page 331

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vehicle care 10-63 traction – aa, a, b, c the traction grades, from highest to lowest, are aa, a, b, and c. Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified gover...

  • Page 332

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-64 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 i...

  • Page 333

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vehicle care 10-65 tire chains { warning do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension, or other vehicle parts....

  • Page 334

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-66 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 cha...

  • Page 335

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vehicle care 10-67 the following information explains how to repair or change a tire. Tire sealant and compressor kit { warning idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the ve...

  • Page 336

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-68 vehicle care the kit includes: 1. Selector switch (sealant/air or air only) 2. On/off button 3. Pressure gauge 4. Pressure deflation button 5. Tire sealant canister 6. Sealant/air hose (clear) 7. Air only hose (black) 8. Power...

  • Page 337

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vehicle care 10-69 1. Selector switch (sealant/air or air only) 2. On/off button 3. Pressure gauge 4. Pressure deflation button 5. Tire sealant canister 6. Sealant/air hose (clear) 7. Air only hose (black) 8. Power plug 9. Canister ...

  • Page 338

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-70 vehicle care 5. Attach the sealant/air hose (6) onto the tire valve stem. Turn it clockwise until it is tight. 6. Plug the power plug (8) into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle. Unplug all items from other accessory po...

  • Page 339

    Black plate (71,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vehicle care 10-71 11. Press the on/off button (2) to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit off. The tire is not sealed and will continue to leak air until the vehicle is driven and the sealant is distributed in the tire, therefo...

  • Page 340

    Black plate (72,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-72 vehicle care 21. Dispose of the used sealant canister (5) and sealant/air hose (6) assembly at a local dealer or in accordance with local state codes and practices. 22. Replace with a new canister assembly available from your ...

  • Page 341

    Black plate (73,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vehicle care 10-73 3. Place the kit on the ground. Make sure the tire valve stem is positioned close to the ground so the hose will reach it. 4. Remove the tire valve stem cap from the flat tire by turning it counterclockwise. 5. At...

  • Page 342

    Black plate (74,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-74 vehicle care 14. Replace the air only hose (7) and the power plug (8) and cord back in its original location. 15. Place the equipment in the original storage location in the vehicle. The tire sealant and compressor kit has an ...

  • Page 343

    Black plate (75,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vehicle care 10-75 tire changing removing the spare tire and tools 1. Extension 2. Jack 3. Wheel wrench 4. Wing nut to access the spare tire and tools: 1. Open the liftgate. See liftgate on page 2‑13. 2. Press on the bottom of the h...

  • Page 344

    Black plate (76,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-76 vehicle care 5. Remove the nut retaining the spare tire. 6. Remove the spare tire and place it next to the tire being changed. 7. Remove the wing nut. 8. Remove the extension, jack, and wheel wrench and place them near the tir...

  • Page 345

    Black plate (77,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vehicle care 10-77 6. Position the jack lift head at the jack location nearest the flat tire. The jacking location is indicated by a v-shaped notch in the plastic molding. The jack must not be used in any other position. 7. Insert t...

  • Page 346

    Black plate (78,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-78 vehicle care 8. Turn the extension with the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the jack lift head until the jack just fits under the vehicle. 9. Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until the slots in the jack ...

  • Page 347

    Black plate (79,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vehicle care 10-79 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 ...

  • Page 348

    Black plate (80,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-80 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 al...

  • Page 349

    Black plate (81,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vehicle care 10-81 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. 9. Replace the rubber cover. The compact spare is for temporary use...

  • Page 350: Jump Starting

    Black plate (82,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-82 vehicle care jump starting for more information about the vehicle battery, see battery on page 10‑23. If the vehicle battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be su...

  • Page 351

    Black plate (83,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vehicle care 10-83 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other. If they are, it could cause a ground connection you do not want. You would not be able to star...

  • Page 352

    Black plate (84,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-84 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...

  • Page 353: Towing

    Black plate (85,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vehicle care 10-85 notice: if the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always connect and remove t...

  • Page 354

    Black plate (86,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-86 vehicle care here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle towing: . What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. . What is the dis...

  • Page 355

    Black plate (87,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vehicle care 10-87 2. Remove the shift lever boot by pulling up on the rear of the trim plate. 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). No...

  • Page 356

    Black plate (88,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-88 vehicle care dolly towing (all-wheel‐drive vehicles) all-wheel‐drive vehicles should not be towed with two wheels on the ground. To properly tow these vehicles, they should be placed on a platform trailer with all four wheels ...

  • Page 357: Appearance Care

    Black plate (89,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vehicle care 10-89 notice: towing the vehicle from the rear could damage it. Also, repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Never have the vehicle towed from the rear. Appearance care exterior care locks locks are lubri...

  • Page 358

    Black plate (90,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-90 vehicle care finish care application of aftermarket clearcoat sealant/wax materials is not recommended. If painted surfaces are damaged, see your dealer to have the damage assessed and repaired. Foreign materials such as calci...

  • Page 359

    Black plate (91,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vehicle care 10-91 weatherstrips apply silicone grease on weatherstrips to make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips once a year. Black marks from rubber material on painted surfaces can be...

  • Page 360

    Black plate (92,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-92 vehicle care underbody maintenance use plain water to flush dirt and debris from the vehicle's underbody. Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this. If not removed, rust and corrosion can develop. Sheet metal ...

  • Page 361

    Black plate (93,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vehicle care 10-93 to prevent damage, do not clean the interior using the following cleaners or techniques: . Never use a razor or any other sharp object to remove a soil from any interior surface. . Never use a brush with stiff bri...

  • Page 362

    Black plate (94,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-94 vehicle care to clean: 1. Saturate a clean lint-free colorfast cloth with water or club soda. Microfiber cloth is recommended to prevent lint transfer to the fabric or carpet. 2. Remove excess moisture by gently wringing until...

  • Page 363

    Black plate (95,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 vehicle care 10-95 cleaners containing these solvents can permanently change the appearance and feel of leather or soft trim and are not recommended. Do not use cleaners that increase gloss, especially on the instrument panel. Refle...

  • Page 364

    Black plate (96,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 10-96 vehicle care removing and replacing the floor mats the driver side floor mat is held in place by two button-type retainers. The passenger side floor mat is held in place by one button-type retainer. 1. Pull up on the rear of t...

  • Page 365: Service And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 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 ...

  • Page 366

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 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 t...

  • Page 367: Cadillac Premium

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 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, ...

  • Page 368: Maintenance

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 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 369

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 service and maintenance 11-5 . Visually inspect windshield wiper blades for wear, cracking, or contamination. See exterior care on page 10‑89. Replace worn or damaged wiper blades. See wiper blade replacement on page 10‑25. . Check t...

  • Page 370

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 11-6 service and maintenance.

  • Page 371

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 service and maintenance 11-7 footnotes — maintenance schedule additional required services — normal (1) or every two years, whichever comes first. More frequent replacement may be needed if the vehicle is driven in areas with heavy t...

  • Page 372

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 11-8 service and maintenance.

  • Page 373: Special Application

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 service and maintenance 11-9 footnotes — maintenance schedule additional required services — severe (1) or every two years, whichever comes first. More frequent replacement may be needed if the vehicle is driven in areas with heavy t...

  • Page 374: Additional

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 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 servic...

  • Page 375

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 service and maintenance 11-11 hoses hoses transport fluids and should be regularly inspected to ensure that there are no cracks or leaks. With a multi-point inspection, your dealer can inspect the hoses and advise if replacement is ...

  • Page 376

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 11-12 service and maintenance vehicle care to help keep the vehicle looking like new, vehicle care products are available from your dealer. For information on how to clean and protect the vehicle’s interior and exterior, see interio...

  • Page 377

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 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 vis...

  • Page 378

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 11-14 service and maintenance usage fluid/lubricant chassis lubrication chassis lubricant (gm part no. 12377985, in canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of nlgi #2, category lb or gc-lb. Key lock cylinders multi-purpos...

  • Page 379

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 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/filte...

  • Page 380: Maintenance Records

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 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 mainten...

  • Page 381

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 service and maintenance 11-17 date odometer reading serviced by maintenance stamp services performed.

  • Page 382: Notes

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 11-18 service and maintenance 2 notes.

  • Page 383: Technical Data

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 technical data 12-1 technical data vehicle identification vehicle identification number (vin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 service parts identification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 vehicle data capacit...

  • Page 384: Vehicle Data

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 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 unde...

  • Page 385

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 technical data 12-3 engine drive belt routing.

  • Page 386: Notes

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 12-4 technical data 2 notes.

  • Page 387: Customer

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 customer information 13-1 customer information customer information customer satisfaction procedure (u.S. And canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 customer satisfaction procedure (mexico) . . . . . . . . 13-3 customer...

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    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 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 ...

  • Page 389

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 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...

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    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 13-4 customer information customer assistance procedure owner satisfaction and goodwill are very important to your dealer and general motors. Normally, any problem with the transaction, sale, or usage of the vehicle must be handled b...

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    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 customer information 13-5 customer assistance offices (u.S. And canada) cadillac encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. However, if a customer wishes to write or e-mail cadillac, the letter should be addres...

  • Page 392

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 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 avail...

  • Page 393

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 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 ...

  • Page 394

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 13-8 customer information this service is limited to the transfer of the vehicle to the repair facility. . Emergency fuel delivery: delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station. . Lock-out service: se...

  • Page 395

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 customer information 13-9 if this happens, in addition to the previously listed services and prior to confirmation by the dealership, you are entitled to choose one of the following alternatives, within the limits of existing roadsid...

  • Page 396

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 13-10 customer information . Vehicle immobilization situations arising from car accidents caused by the driver of the vehicle or third parties. This means any occurrence that causes physical injury to the occupants and/or the vehicl...

  • Page 397

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 customer information 13-11 roadside service (u.S. And canada) u.S.: 1-800-224-1400. Canada: 1-800-882-1112. Text telephone (tty) users (u.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438. Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calling for se...

  • Page 398

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 13-12 customer information . Flat tire change: service to change a flat tire with a spare tire. The spare tire, if equipped, must be in good condition and properly inflated. It is your responsibility for the repair or replacement of...

  • Page 399

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 customer information 13-13 . Trip interruption benefits and service: pre-authorization, original detailed receipts, and a copy of the repair orders are required. Once authorization has been received, the roadside service advisor wil...

  • Page 400

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 13-14 customer information transportation options warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, gm helps to minimize inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depend...

  • Page 401

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 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 ...

  • Page 402

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 13-16 customer information insuring the vehicle protect your investment in the gm vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are significant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insuranc...

  • Page 403

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 customer information 13-17 specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts, either new genuine gm parts or recycled original gm parts. Remember, recycled parts will not be covered by...

  • Page 404: Reporting Safety

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 13-18 customer information current and past models technical service bulletins and manuals are available for current and past model gm vehicles. Order toll free: 1-800-551-4123 monday – friday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm eastern time for cred...

  • Page 405: Vehicle Data

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 customer information 13-19 reporting safety defects to the canadian government if you live in canada, and you believe that the vehicle has a safety defect, notify transport canada immediately, and notify general motors of canada lim...

  • Page 406

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 13-20 customer information event data recorders this vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (edr). The main purpose of an edr is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hi...

  • Page 407

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 customer information 13-21 onstar ® if the vehicle is equipped with onstar ® and has an active subscription, additional data may be collected through the onstar system. This includes information about the vehicle’s operation; about ...

  • Page 408: Notes

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 13-22 customer information 2 notes.

  • Page 409: Onstar

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 onstar 14-1 onstar onstar overview onstar overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 onstar services emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 navigation . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 410: Onstar Services

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 14-2 onstar press the onstar emergency button > to get a priority connection to an emergency advisor available 24/7 to: . Get help for an emergency. . Be a good samaritan or respond to an amber alert. . Get crisis assistance and evac...

  • Page 411

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 onstar 14-3 turn-by-turn navigation 1. Press q to connect to a live advisor. 2. Request directions. 3. Directions are downloaded to the vehicle. 4. Follow the voice-guided commands. Using voice commands during a planned route cancel ...

  • Page 412

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 14-4 onstar destination download: press q , then request the advisor to download directions to the navigation system in the vehicle. After the call ends, press the “go” button on the navigation screen to begin driving directions. Des...

  • Page 413: Onstar Additional

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 onstar 14-5 5. Say “yes” or say “no” to try again. System responds: “ok, storing .” place a call using a stored number 1. Press = . System responds: “onstar ready.” 2. Say “call .” system responds: “ok, calling .” verify minutes and ...

  • Page 414

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 14-6 onstar how onstar service works automatic crash response, emergency services, crisis assist, stolen vehicle assistance, vehicle diagnostics, remote door unlock, roadside assistance, turn-by-turn navigation, and hands-free callin...

  • Page 415

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 onstar 14-7 tty users onstar has the ability to communicate to the deaf, hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired customers while in the vehicle. The available dealer-installed tty system can provide in-vehicle access to all of the onstar...

  • Page 416

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 14-8 onstar . In emergency situations, onstar can use the last stored gps location to send to emergency responders. . A temporary loss of gps can cause loss of the ability to send a turn-by-turn navigation route. The advisor may give...

  • Page 417

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 onstar 14-9 the software is provided “as is,” without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and noninfringement of third party right...

  • Page 418

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 14-10 onstar 2. Redistributions in binary form (compiled executables) must reproduce the above copyright notice, definition, disclaimer, and this list of conditions in documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribut...

  • Page 419

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 index i-1 a accessories and modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 accessory power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19 active emergency braking system . . . . . . . . 1-19, 9-53 adaptive cruise control . . . . . . . 9-37 a...

  • Page 420

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  • Page 421

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 index i-3 collision damage repair . . . . . 13-15 compact spare tire . . . . . . . . . . 10-81 compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-31 compressor kit, tire sealan...

  • Page 422

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 i-4 index driving (cont'd) vehicle load limits . . . . . . . . . . .9-10 wet roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6 winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8 dual automatic climate control system . . . ....

  • Page 423

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 index i-5 forward collision alert (fca) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50 front fog lamp light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-26 front seats adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 heate...

  • Page 424

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 i-6 index headlamps (cont'd) turn signal lamps . . . . . . . . . 10-31 twilight sentinel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 heated rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 425

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 index i-7 liftgate carbon monoxide . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13 light adaptive forward lighting (afl) light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25 lighter, cigarette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 lighting adaptive forward . . ....

  • Page 426

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 i-8 index messages (cont'd) service vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-38 starting the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . .5-38 tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-38 transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 427

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 index i-9 passenger compartment air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8 passenger sensing system . . . 3-27 perchlorate materials requirements, california . . . . . 10-3 personalization vehicle . . . . . . ...

  • Page 428

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 i-10 index roads driving, wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6 roadside service . . . . . . . 13-7, 13-11 roof sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-25 roof rack system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11 rotati...

  • Page 429

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 index i-11 signals, turn and lane-change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 spare tire compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-81 specifications and capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 speedometer ....

  • Page 430

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 i-12 index tires (cont'd) sealant and compressor kit, storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-74 sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44 terminology and definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48 uniform tire quali...

  • Page 431

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 index i-13 vehicle ahead indicator . . . . . . . 5-22 vehicle care storing the tire sealant and compressor kit . . . . . . . 10-74 tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51 ventilation, air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 432: Notes

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2013 - crc - 11/9/12 i-14 index 2 notes.