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Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - 2014 - CRC - 6/10/13

2014 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual

In Brief

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4

Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Performance and

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

Keys, Doors, and

Windows

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22

Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25

Seats and Restraints

. . . . . . . . . 3-1

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31

Storage

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1

Additional Storage Features . . . 4-3

Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

Instruments and Controls

. . . . 5-1

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-29

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32

Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-44

Lighting

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

Infotainment System

. . . . . . . . . 7-1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Climate Controls

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1

Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8

Driving and Operating

. . . . . . . . 9-1

Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-14

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-22

Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27

Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-30

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33

Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-44

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-58

Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-61

Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-69

Vehicle Care

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-27

Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34

Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42

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Page 5: In Brief
Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 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 6: Instrument Panel
Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 1-2 in brief instrument panel.
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 in brief 1-3 1. Air vents on page 8-8 . 2. Turn signal lever. See turn and lane-change signals on page 6-7 . 3. Cruise control on page 9-33 . 4. Instrument cluster on page 5-11 . 5. Steering wheel co...
Page 8: Initial Drive
Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 1-4 in brief initial drive information this section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refe...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 in brief 1-5 remote vehicle start if available, this feature allows the engine to be started from outside of the vehicle. Starting the vehicle 1. Press and release q on the rke transmitter. 2. Immedi...
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 1-6 in brief remote keyless entry (rke) to lock or unlock the doors from the outside, press q or k on the rke transmitter. See remote keyless entry (rke) system operation on page 2-3 . Key to lock or...
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Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 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 liftg...
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Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 1-8 in brief to adjust the seat: . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control (1) forward or rearward. . Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the con...
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Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 in brief 1-9 press c or { , if available, to ventilate the driver or passenger seat. A ventilated seat has a fan that pulls or pushes air through the seat. The air is not cooled. Press the button onc...
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Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 1-10 in brief mirror adjustment exterior 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 passen...
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Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 in brief 1-11 4. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Throttle and brake pedal adjustment if the vehicle has this feature, the posit...
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Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 1-12 in brief reading lamps there are reading lamps on the overhead console and over the rear passenger doors. These lamps come on when any door is opened. To manually turn the reading lamps on or o...
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Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 in brief 1-13 windshield wiper/washer with the ignition in acc/ accessory or on/run/start, move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed. Hi: use for fast wipes. Lo: use for slow wipes. ...
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Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 1-14 in brief rear window wiper/washer the rear wiper controls are on the end of the windshield wiper lever. On: press the upper portion of the button for continuous rear window wipes. Off: the rear...
Page 19: Vehicle Features
Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 in brief 1-15 climate touch screen controls 1. Outside temperature display 2. Driver and passenger temperature controls 3. Fan control 4. Sync (synchronized temperature) 5. Ac mode (air conditioning...
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Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 1-16 in brief c : press to decline an incoming call, or end a current call. Press to mute or unmute the infotainment system. S or t : press the five-way control to the left or right to go to the pre...
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Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 in brief 1-17 set − : press the control down briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control. If cruise control is already active, use to decrease vehicle speed. * : press to disengage cruise c...
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Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 1-18 in brief lane departure warning (ldw) if equipped, ldw is intended to help avoid unintentional lane departures at speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or greater. Ldw uses a camera sensor to detect the l...
Page 23: Performance And
Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 in brief 1-19 active emergency braking system if the vehicle has adaptive cruise control (acc) it also has the active emergency braking system, which includes intelligent brake assist (iba) and the ...
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Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 1-20 in brief . Press and release g again to turn traction control back on. I goes out in the instrument cluster. The appropriate message is displayed in the dic. See ride control system messages on...
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Black plate (21,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 in brief 1-21 resetting the oil life system 1. Using the dic controls on the right side of the steering wheel, display remaining oil life on the dic. See driver information center (dic) on page 5-29...
Page 26: Notes
Black plate (22,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 1-22 in brief 2 notes.
Page 27: Keys, Doors, And
Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-1 keys, doors, and windows keys and locks keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 remote keyless entry (rke) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 2-2 keys, doors, and windows this key, located inside the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter, is used for the driver door and glove box. To remove the key, press the button near the bottom of the...
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-3 remote keyless entry (rke) system operation rke transmitter functions may work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle. Keep in mind that other conditions, such as thos...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 2-4 keys, doors, and windows l (vehicle locator/panic alarm): press and release one time to initiate vehicle locator. The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps three times. Press and hold l for th...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-5 keyless unlocking/locking from passenger doors when the doors are locked and the rke transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the door handle, pressing the lock/ unlock button...
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 2-6 keys, doors, and windows starting the vehicle with a low transmitter battery when the vehicle is started, if the transmitter battery is weak, the dic may display no remote detected or no remote k...
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Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-7 2. Use the oval base of the key blade to separate the two halves of the transmitter. 3. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object. 4. Insert the new battery on th...
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Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 2-8 keys, doors, and windows during the remote start the doors will be locked and the parking lamps will remain on as long as the engine is running. The engine will shut off after 10 minutes unless a...
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Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-9 door locks { warning unlocked doors can be dangerous. . Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. The chance of being t...
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Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 2-10 keys, doors, and windows power door locks q (lock): press to lock the doors. K (unlock): press to unlock the doors. Delayed locking this feature delays the locking of the doors until five secon...
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Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-11 lockout protection lockout protection decreases the chances that the keys may be accidentally locked in the vehicle. When door locking is requested by pressing q on the...
Page 38: Doors
Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 2-12 keys, doors, and windows doors liftgate { warning exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate or trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal betwe...
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Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-13 power liftgate on vehicles with a power liftgate, the switch is on the driver door. The vehicle must be in p (park) to use the power feature. The taillamps flash when t...
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Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 2-14 keys, doors, and windows . Pressing the touch pad button on the liftgate outside handle, with all doors unlocked, to open the liftgate. Press and release 8 on the liftgate next to the latch to ...
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Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-15 the vehicle has pinch sensors located on the side edges of the liftgate. If an object is caught between the liftgate and the body and presses against this sensor, the l...
Page 42: Vehicle Security
Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 2-16 keys, doors, and windows vehicle security this vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make the vehicle impossible to steal. Vehicle alarm system this vehicle has an anti-the...
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Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-17 disarming the alarm system to disarm the alarm system or turn off the alarm if it has been activated: . Press k on the rke transmitter. . Unlock the vehicle using the k...
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Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 2-18 keys, doors, and windows inclination, and intrusion sensors disable switch it is recommended that the inclination and intrusion sensors be deactivated if pets are left in the vehicle or the veh...
Page 45: Exterior Mirrors
Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-19 it is possible for the immobilizer system to learn new or replacement rke transmitters. Up to eight transmitters can be programmed for the vehicle. To program additiona...
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Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 2-20 keys, doors, and windows side blind zone alert (sbza) the vehicle may have side blind zone alert. See side blind zone alert (sbza) on page 9-54 . Folding mirrors manual folding mirrors if equip...
Page 47: Interior Mirrors
Black plate (21,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-21 heated mirrors 1 (rear window defogger): press to heat the mirrors. See “ rear window defogger ” under dual automatic climate control system on page 8-1 . Automatic dim...
Page 48: Windows
Black plate (22,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 2-22 keys, doors, and windows windows { warning never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. They can be overcome by...
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Black plate (23,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-23 express-down/up windows windows that have the express-down/up feature allow the windows to be lowered and raised fully without holding the window switch. Press the wind...
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Black plate (24,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 2-24 keys, doors, and windows overload if the windows are repeatedly operated within a short time, the window operation is disabled for a short time. Remote window operation if equipped, the remote ...
Page 51: Roof
Black plate (25,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-25 roof sunroof on vehicles with a sunroof, the switches are on the overhead console. The sunroof only operates when the ignition is in on/run/start or acc/accessory, or i...
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Black plate (26,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 2-26 keys, doors, and windows dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise. It could also plug the water drainage system...
Page 53: Seats And
Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 seats and restraints 3-1 seats and restraints head restraints head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 front seats power seat adjustment . . . . . . . 3-3 lumbar adjustment . . . . . . . . ....
Page 54: Head Restraints
Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 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 c...
Page 55: Front Seats
Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 seats and restraints 3-3 the height of the head restraint can be adjusted. Pull the head restraint up to raise it. Try to move the head restraint to make sure that it is locked in place. To lower the...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 3-4 seats and restraints to adjust a power seat: . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. . Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the fron...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 seats and restraints 3-5 reclining seatbacks power reclining seatbacks to adjust the seatback: . Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline. . Tilt the top of the control forward to raise. { war...
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 3-6 seats and restraints memory seats 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, ou...
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Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 seats and restraints 3-7 automatically recalling memory positions (auto memory recall) the auto (automatic) memory recall feature automatically recalls the current driver ’ s previously stored “ 1 ” ...
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Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 3-8 seats and restraints to stop recall movement, press one of the memory, power seat controls, or the adjustable pedal switch. If something has blocked the driver seat while recalling the exit posit...
Page 61: Rear Seats
Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 seats and restraints 3-9 press c or { , if available, to ventilate the driver or passenger seat. A ventilated seat has a fan that pulls or pushes air through the seat. The air is not cooled. When thi...
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Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 3-10 seats and restraints 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 leve...
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Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 seats and restraints 3-11 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 i...
Page 64: Safety Belts
Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 3-12 seats and restraints safety belts this section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { warning do not let anyone r...
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Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 seats and restraints 3-13 safety belts. That is why wearing safety belts makes such good sense. Questions and answers about safety belts q: will i be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if i am wea...
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Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 3-14 seats and restraints . Wear the lap part of the belt low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely t...
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Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 seats and restraints 3-15 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see safety belt extender on p...
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Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 3-16 seats and restraints shoulder belt height adjuster the vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions. Adjust the height so that the shou...
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Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 seats and restraints 3-17 rear safety belt comfort guides this vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides for the outboard passenger positions in the rear seat. If not, they are available th...
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Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 3-18 seats and restraints warning (continued) and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as describ...
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Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 seats and restraints 3-19 safety belt extender if the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will order you an extender...
Page 72: Airbag System
Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 3-20 seats and restraints see your dealer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt system was not being used at the ti...
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Black plate (21,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 seats and restraints 3-21 here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: { warning you can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt, even...
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Black plate (22,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 3-22 seats and restraints where are the airbags? The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel. The front outboard passenger frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument pan...
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Black plate (23,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 seats and restraints 3-23 driver side shown, passenger side similar the roof-rail airbags for the driver, right front passenger, and second row outboard passengers are in the ceiling above the side ...
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Black plate (24,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 3-24 seats and restraints whether the frontal airbags will or should inflate is not based primarily on how fast the vehicle is traveling. It depends on what is hit, the direction of the impact, and ...
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Black plate (25,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 seats and restraints 3-25 how does an airbag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In mode...
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Black plate (26,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 3-26 seats and restraints warning (continued) problems following an airbag deployment, you should seek medical attention. The vehicle has a feature that may automatically unlock the doors, turn on t...
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Black plate (27,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 seats and restraints 3-27 airbag on-off switch the vehicle has an airbag on-off switch that you can use to manually turn on or off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag. This switch should onl...
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Black plate (28,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 3-28 seats and restraints medical condition: a passenger has a medical condition which, according to his or her physician: . Causes the passenger airbag to pose a special risk for the passenger; and...
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Black plate (29,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 seats and restraints 3-29 to turn the front outboard passenger frontal airbag on again, insert any key or a coin into the switch, push in, and move the switch to the on position. The front outboard ...
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Black plate (30,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 3-30 seats and restraints if the vehicle has rollover roof-rail airbags, see different size tires and wheels on page 10-54 for additional important information. If your vehicle needs to be modified ...
Page 83: Child Restraints
Black plate (31,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 seats and restraints 3-31 if the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on when you are driving, the airbag system may not work properly. Have the vehicle serviced rig...
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Black plate (32,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 3-32 seats and restraints . Does the lap belt fit low and snug on the hips, touching the thighs? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. . Can proper safety belt fit be maintained for t...
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Black plate (33,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 seats and restraints 3-33 warning (continued) belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the should...
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Black plate (34,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 3-34 seats and restraints { 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 righ...
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Black plate (35,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 seats and restraints 3-35 { 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 a...
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Black plate (36,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 3-36 seats and restraints 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 windo...
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Black plate (37,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 seats and restraints 3-37 securing the child within the child restraint { warning a child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. S...
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Black plate (38,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 3-38 seats and restraints when securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with your child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle. Chil...
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Black plate (39,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 seats and restraints 3-39 make sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint, and also the instructions in this manual. When installing a child restraint with a top tether, you ...
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Black plate (40,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 3-40 seats and restraints 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 restraint...
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Black plate (41,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 seats and restraints 3-41 top tether anchors the top tether anchors for the rear outboard seating positions are under the covers, on the back of the rear seatback. Be sure to use an anchor on the sa...
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Black plate (42,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 3-42 seats and restraints { warning do not attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to...
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Black plate (43,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 seats and restraints 3-43 child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual. 1.1. Find the lower anchors for the desired seating position. 1.2. Put the child restraint on...
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Black plate (44,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 3-44 seats and restraints replacing latch system parts after a crash { warning a crash can damage the latch system in the vehicle. A damaged latch system may not properly secure the child restraint,...
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Black plate (45,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 seats and restraints 3-45 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 ...
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Black plate (46,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 3-46 seats and restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See lower anchors and tethers for ch...
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Black plate (47,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 seats and restraints 3-47 warning (continued) secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, a...
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Black plate (48,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 3-48 seats and restraints 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show y...
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Black plate (49,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 seats and restraints 3-49 try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat steps 5 and 6. If the vehicle does not have a rear se...
Page 102: Notes
Black plate (50,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 3-50 seats and restraints 2 notes.
Page 103: Storage
Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 storage 4-1 storage storage compartments storage compartments . . . . . . . 4-1 glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 front storag...
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Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 4-2 storage cupholders the front cupholder has a divider that can be adjusted to accommodate large or small containers. For large containers, press the button to move aside the divider and make the c...
Page 105: Additional Storage
Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 storage 4-3 armrest storage for vehicles with a rear seat armrest, pull the rear seat armrest forward to access cupholders with removable liners. For vehicles with a rear storage area, pull the lever...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 4-4 storage into the rear compartment, or the lower (2) position to conceal objects in the rear compartment. Install the cargo cover 1. Hold the cartridge so that the pull-out shade faces the rear of...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 storage 4-5 cargo tie-downs for vehicles equipped with cargo tie ‐ downs, the four tie-downs are located in the rear compartment of the vehicle. Use the tie-downs to secure small loads. Cargo managem...
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 4-6 storage warning (continued) closed position and latch before driving. If the cover is removed, always store it outside of the vehicle. When it is replaced, always be sure that it is securely reat...
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Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 storage 4-7 u-rail for vehicles with a u-rail system, the fence can be moved to different positions on the u-rail track to secure cargo. Press both adapter buttons to move the adapters (2) on the str...
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Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 4-8 storage installing the fence insert the fence into the adapters and lock both latches (1) by turning to align q with the arrow on the adapter (2). Storing the fence 1. Lift the cargo management s...
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Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 storage 4-9 the loop of the d-ring slider must be facing inward toward the storage area and the ring must be in the up position for proper usage. Cargo net { warning do not stack items higher than th...
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Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 4-10 storage 3. Mount the cargo net to the rear seat tethers on the back of the folded down rear seats and pull on the straps to tighten the net. 4. When the net is installed in the headliner openin...
Page 113: Roof Rack System
Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 storage 4-11 4. Open the cargo management system cover. 5. For vehicles with an inflator kit, store the cargo net in the available space next to the kit. Convenience net this vehicle may have a conv...
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Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 4-12 storage fastened. Loading cargo on the roof rack will make the vehicle ’ s center of gravity higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking, or abrupt maneuvers; otherwis...
Page 115: Instruments And
Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 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 116: Controls
Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 5-2 instruments and controls ride control system messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40 airbag system messages . . . . 5-41 security messages . . . . . . . . . . 5-41 service vehicle messa...
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 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. S or t (previous or next): press the five-way con...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 5-4 instruments and controls horn press a on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn. Windshield wiper/washer with the ignition in acc/ accessory or on/run/start, move the windshield wiper lever to ...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 instruments and controls 5-5 rainsense ™ for vehicles with rainsense, a sensor located near the top center of the windshield detects the amount of water on the windshield and automatically controls t...
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 5-6 instruments and controls rear window wiper/ washer the rear wiper controls are on the end of the windshield wiper lever. On: press the upper portion of the button for continuous rear window wipes...
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Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 instruments and controls 5-7 headlamp washer if equipped with headlamp washers, they are located to the side of the headlamps. The headlamps must be on in order to use the headlamp washers. If the he...
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Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 5-8 instruments and controls the accessory power outlets are: . Below the climate control system inside the front storage bin. . Inside the center floor console. . On the rear of the center floor con...
Page 123: Warning Lights,
Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 instruments and controls 5-9 cigarette lighter the cigarette lighter is under the climate control system, inside the front storage bin. To activate the cigarette lighter, push it into the heating ele...
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Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 5-10 instruments and controls when one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving, or when one of the gauges shows there may be a problem, check the section that explains what to do. ...
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Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 instruments and controls 5-11 instrument cluster.
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Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 5-12 instruments and controls 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...
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Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 instruments and controls 5-13 this vehicle is equipped with an overspeed warning device. When the vehicle's speed reaches 120 km/h (75 mph), a chime will sound. The chime will continue to sound unti...
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Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 5-14 instruments and controls 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 re...
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Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 instruments and controls 5-15 if the engine coolant has overheated, pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Then, turn the engine off immediately. See engine overheating on pa...
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Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 5-16 instruments and controls second row passenger belt reminder light second row seating positions monitored for safety belt use are represented by a colored symbol in the driver information center...
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Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 instruments and controls 5-17 airbag on-off light if the vehicle has an airbag on-off switch, it also has a passenger airbag status indicator located in the overhead console. When the vehicle is sta...
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Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 5-18 instruments and controls warning (continued) to help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away. See airbag readiness light on page 5-16 for more information, incl...
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Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 instruments and controls 5-19 if the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while the engine is running, this indicates that the obd ii system has detected a problem and diagnosis and service might be ...
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Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 5-20 instruments and controls to prevent more serious damage to the vehicle: . Reduce vehicle speed. . Avoid hard accelerations. . Avoid steep uphill grades. . If towing a trailer, reduce the amount...
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Black plate (21,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 instruments and controls 5-21 the dlc is under the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. See your dealer if assistance is needed. The vehicle may not pass inspection if: . The malfunct...
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Black plate (22,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 5-22 instruments and controls if the light comes on and stays on, there is a base brake problem. { warning the brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Dri...
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Black plate (23,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 instruments and controls 5-23 the driver information center (dic), see brake system messages on page 5-33 . Antilock brake system (abs) warning light this light comes on briefly when the engine is s...
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Black plate (24,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 5-24 instruments and controls vehicle ahead indicator if equipped, this light in the driver information center (dic) displays green when a vehicle is detected ahead. This light will display amber wh...
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Black plate (25,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 instruments and controls 5-25 if the stabilitrak and tcs are off, the system does not assist in controlling the vehicle. Turn on the tcs and the stabilitrak systems and the warning light turns off. ...
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Black plate (26,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 5-26 instruments and controls { caution the engine coolant temperature warning light indicates that the vehicle has overheated. Driving with this light on can damage the engine and it may not be cov...
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Black plate (27,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 instruments and controls 5-27 this light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the light comes on and stays on, it mea...
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Black plate (28,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 5-28 instruments and controls security light the security light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is wo...
Page 143: Information Displays
Black plate (29,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 instruments and controls 5-29 front fog lamp light the fog lamp light comes on when the fog lamps are in use. The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off. See front fog lamps on page 6-7 fo...
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Black plate (30,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 5-30 instruments and controls s or t : press the five-way control to move between the interactive display zones in the cluster. Press s to go back to the previous menu. Sel (select): press the cente...
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Black plate (31,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 instruments and controls 5-31 instantaneous fuel economy: shows the current fuel economy in either liters per 100 kilometers (l/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number reflects only the fuel ...
Page 146: Vehicle Messages
Black plate (32,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 5-32 instruments and controls when the remaining oil life is low, the change engine oil soon message will appear on the display. See engine oil messages on page 5-35 . The oil should be changed as s...
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Black plate (33,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 instruments and controls 5-33 battery voltage and charging messages battery saver active this message displays when the vehicle has detected that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable ...
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Black plate (34,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 5-34 instruments and controls service parking brake this message is displayed when there is a problem with the parking brake. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. Cruise control messages ada...
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Black plate (35,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 instruments and controls 5-35 hood open this message will display along with a hood open symbol when the hood is open. Close the hood completely. Rear access open this message will display along wit...
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Black plate (36,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 5-36 instruments and controls engine oil hot, idle engine this message displays when the engine oil temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down. Engine oil low — a...
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Black plate (37,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 instruments and controls 5-37 no remote press brake to restart this message is displayed if the remote is no longer detected in the vehicle. Press the brake pedal to restart the vehicle. Number of k...
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Black plate (38,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 5-38 instruments and controls automatic collision prep off this message displays when the active emergency braking system has been turned off. See active emergency braking system on page 9-52 . Auto...
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Black plate (39,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 instruments and controls 5-39 this message could be due to the camera being blocked. Cleaning the outside of the windshield behind the rearview mirror may correct the issue. Park assist off this mes...
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Black plate (40,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 5-40 instruments and controls 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. Se...
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Black plate (41,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 instruments and controls 5-41 the dealer. If the message still displays or appears again when you begin driving, the system needs service. See your dealer. Service stabilitrak this message displays ...
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Black plate (42,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 5-42 instruments and controls starting the vehicle messages press brake to start vehicle this message is displayed when attempting to start the vehicle without first pressing the brake pedal. Servic...
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Black plate (43,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 instruments and controls 5-43 shift to park this message displays when the transmission needs to be shifted to p (park). This may appear when attempting to remove the key from the vehicle if the veh...
Page 158: Vehicle
Black plate (44,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 5-44 instruments and controls vehicle personalization use the audio system controls to access the personalization menus for customizing vehicle features. The following are all possible personalizati...
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Black plate (45,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 instruments and controls 5-45 to unlock the system. Press the back screen button to go back to the previous menu. Radio press to display the radio menu and the following may displayed: . Manage favo...
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Black plate (46,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 5-46 instruments and controls air quality sensor this allows for selection of air quality sensor operation at high or low sensitivity. Select off, low sensitivity, or high sensitivity. Auto defog wh...
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Black plate (47,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 instruments and controls 5-47 side blind zone alert this allows the feature to be turned on or off. See side blind zone alert (sbza) on page 9-54 . Select off or on. Comfort and convenience select a...
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Black plate (48,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 5-48 instruments and controls power door locks select and the following may be displayed: . Unlocked door anti lock out . Auto door lock . Delayed door lock unlocked door anti lock out when on, this...
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Black plate (49,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 instruments and controls 5-49 remote start auto heat seats if equipped and turned on, this feature will turn the heated seats on when using remote start on cold days. Select off or on. Passive door ...
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Black plate (50,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 5-50 instruments and controls confidence threshold this feature allows the adjustment of the sensitivity of the speech recognition system. Select confirm more or confirm less. Prompt length this fea...
Page 165: Lighting
Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 lighting 6-1 lighting exterior lighting exterior lamp controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 headlamp high/low-beam changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 flash-to-pass . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 6-2 lighting auto (automatic): automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting. ; (parking lamps): turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the headlamp...
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 lighting 6-3 . The vehicle's speed drops below 20 km/h (12 mph). . The intellibeam system can be disabled by the high/low-beam changer or the flash-to-pass feature. If this happens, the high/low-beam...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 6-4 lighting daytime running lamps (drl) if equipped, drl can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the drl wo...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 lighting 6-5 curve lighting the light beam pivots based on the steering wheel position and vehicle speed of at least 10 km/h (6 mph). The headlamps shine at an angle of up to 15 degrees to the right ...
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 6-6 lighting with twilight sentinel the following will happen: . When it is dark enough outside, and the exterior lamp control is in the auto position, the daytime running lamps (drl) go off, and the...
Page 172: Interior Lighting
Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 6-8 lighting the ignition must be on to turn on the fog lamps. # (front fog lamps): press to turn the fog lamps on or off. An indicator light on the instrument cluster comes on when the fog lamps are...
Page 173: Lighting Features
Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 lighting 6-9 to change the dome lamp settings, press the following: * (dome lamp override): turns the lamp off, even when a door is open. 1 (door): the lamp comes on when a door is opened. + (on): tu...
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Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 6-10 lighting exit lighting the headlamps, taillamps, parking lamps, back-up lamps, and license plate lamps come on at night, or in areas with limited lighting, when a door is opened after the ignit...
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Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 lighting 6-11 normally, these actions occur in steps or levels, without being noticeable. In rare cases at the highest levels of corrective action, this action may be noticeable to the driver. If so...
Page 176: Notes
Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 6-12 lighting 2 notes.
Page 177: Infotainment
Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 infotainment system 7-1 infotainment system introduction infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 introduction infotainment see the infotainment manual for information on the radio, aud...
Page 178: Notes
Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 7-2 infotainment system 2 notes.
Page 179: Climate Controls
Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 climate controls 8-1 climate controls climate control systems dual automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 rear climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 8-2 climate controls 7. Rear window defogger 8. Recirculation climate touch screen controls 1. Outside temperature display 2. Driver and passenger temperature controls 3. Fan control 4. Sync (synchro...
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 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 tempera...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 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...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 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 av...
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 8-6 climate controls sensor the solar sensor, located on top of the instrument panel near the windshield, monitors the solar heat. The climate control system uses the sensor information to adjust the...
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Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 climate controls 8-7 8. Rear control lockout 9. Mode (air delivery mode control) rear: press this button on the front climate control touch screen to open the rear climate control screen. The rear cl...
Page 186: Air Vents
Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 8-8 climate controls m or l (heated rear seats, if equipped): press m or l to heat the left or right outboard seat cushion and seatback. See heated rear seats on page 3-11 . Air vents move the slidin...
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Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 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...
Page 188: Notes
Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 8-10 climate controls 2 notes.
Page 189: Driving And
Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 driving and operating 9-1 driving and operating driving information distracted driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 defensive driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 control of a vehicle . . . . . . ....
Page 190: Driving Information
Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 9-2 driving and operating trailer towing general towing information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-61 driving characteristics and towing tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-62 trailer towing ...
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 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. See the infotainment manual ...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 9-4 driving and operating steering hydraulic power steering this vehicle has hydraulic power steering. It may require maintenance. See power steering fluid on page 10-19 . If power steering assist is...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 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. Los...
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 9-6 driving and operating { warning wet brakes can cause crashes. They might not work as well in a quick stop and could cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving...
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Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 driving and operating 9-7 hill and mountain roads driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include: . Kee...
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Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 9-8 driving and operating the antilock brake system (abs) on page 9-27 improves vehicle stability during hard stops on slippery roads, but apply the brakes sooner than when on dry pavement. Allow gre...
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Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 driving and operating 9-9 to save fuel, run the engine for only short periods as needed to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine off and close the window most of the way to save heat. Repeat this...
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Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 9-10 driving and operating vehicle load limits it is very important to know how much weight the vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all oc...
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Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 driving and operating 9-11 there is also important loading information on the certification label. It tells you the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) and the gross axle weight rating (gawr) for the...
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Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 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 ca...
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Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 driving and operating 9-13 refer to the vehicle's tire and loading information label for specific information about the vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the dr...
Page 202: Starting And
Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 9-14 driving and operating the label will help you decide how much cargo and installed equipment your vehicle can carry. Using heavier suspension components to get added durability might not change ...
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Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 driving and operating 9-15 caution (continued) breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. Following break-in, engine speed and load can be gradually increased. Adjustable throttle a...
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Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 9-16 driving and operating to shift out of p (park), the vehicle must be in on/run mode and the brake pedal must be applied. Stopping the engine/off (no indicator light): when the vehicle is stopped...
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Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 driving and operating 9-17 with the ignition off, pressing the button one time without the brake pedal applied, will place the ignition system in acc/accessory. The ignition will switch from acc/ ac...
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Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 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 st...
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Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 driving and operating 9-19 the vehicle has a computer-controlled cranking system. This feature assists in starting the engine and protects components. Once cranking has been initiated, the engine co...
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Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 9-20 driving and operating if you have to leave the vehicle with the engine running, be sure the vehicle is in p (park) and the parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you have moved ...
Page 209: Engine Exhaust
Black plate (21,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 driving and operating 9-21 if you still cannot move the shift lever from p (park), consult your dealer or a professional towing service. Parking over things that burn { warning things that can burn ...
Page 210: Automatic
Black plate (22,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 9-22 driving and operating running the vehicle while parked it is better not to park with the engine running. If the vehicle is left with the engine running, follow the proper steps to be sure the v...
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Black plate (23,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 driving and operating 9-23 make sure the shift lever is fully in p (park) before starting the engine. The vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You must fully apply the re...
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Black plate (24,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 9-24 driving and operating d (drive): this position is for normal driving. It provides the best fuel economy. If you need more power for passing, and you are: . Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), pus...
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Black plate (25,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 driving and operating 9-25 within sport mode there is a further performance feature called performance mode lift foot (pmlf) mode. The feature is activated automatically when sports oriented driving...
Page 214: Drive Systems
Black plate (26,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 9-26 driving and operating pressing the eco button by the shift lever will engage fuel economy mode. When activated, the eco light in the instrument cluster will come on. See fuel economy light on p...
Page 215: Brakes
Black plate (27,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 driving and operating 9-27 brakes antilock brake system (abs) this vehicle has abs, an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid. When the vehicle begins to drive away, ab...
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Black plate (28,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 9-28 driving and operating parking brake the electric parking brake (epb) switch is on the center console. The epb can always be activated, even if the ignition is off. To prevent draining the batte...
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Black plate (29,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 driving and operating 9-29 if the epb is applied while the vehicle is moving, the vehicle will decelerate as long as the switch is held up. If the switch is held up until the vehicle comes to a stop...
Page 218: Ride Control Systems
Black plate (30,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 9-30 driving and operating forcefully applied the brake pedal in an attempt to quickly stop or slow down the vehicle. The stability system hydraulic brake control module increases brake pressure at ...
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Black plate (31,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 driving and operating 9-31 vehicle wheel brakes to assist the driver in keeping the vehicle on the intended path. Trailer sway control (tsc) is also on automatically when the vehicle is started. See...
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Black plate (32,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 9-32 driving and operating turning the systems off and on the button for tcs and stabilitrak is on the center stack. { caution do not repeatedly brake or accelerate heavily when tcs is off. The vehi...
Page 221: Cruise Control
Black plate (33,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 driving and operating 9-33 selective ride control the vehicle may have a ride control system called selective ride control. The setting can be changed at any time. Based on road conditions, steering...
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Black plate (34,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 9-34 driving and operating if the brakes are applied, the cruise control disengages. If the stabilitrak ® system begins to limit wheel spin while using cruise control, the cruise control automatical...
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Black plate (35,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 driving and operating 9-35 when the cruise control has been set to the desired speed, the green cruise control indicator appears on the instrument cluster. Resuming a set speed if the cruise control...
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Black plate (36,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 9-36 driving and operating ending cruise control there are three ways to end cruise control: . Step lightly on the brake pedal. . Press * on the steering wheel. . To turn off the cruise control, pre...
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Black plate (37,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 driving and operating 9-37 warning (continued) do not use adaptive cruise control when: . On winding and hilly roads or when the sensors are blocked by snow, ice, or dirt. The system may not detect ...
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Black plate (38,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 9-38 driving and operating acc will not set at a speed less than 25 km/h (16 mph), although it can be resumed when driving at lower speeds. To set acc: 1. Press ] . 2. Get up to the desired speed. 3...
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Black plate (39,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 driving and operating 9-39 reducing speed while acc is at a set speed if acc is already activated, do one of the following: . Use the brake to get to the desired lower speed. Press set – down and re...
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Black plate (40,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 9-40 driving and operating when this condition occurs, six red lights will flash on the windshield and either eight beeps will sound from the front, or both sides of the safety alert seat will pulse...
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Black plate (41,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 driving and operating 9-41 acc automatically disengages acc may automatically disengage and the driver will need to manually apply the brakes to slow the vehicle when: . The sensors are blocked. . T...
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Black plate (42,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 9-42 driving and operating acc override if using the accelerator pedal while acc is active, a dic warning message will indicate that automatic braking will not occur. See vehicle messages on page 5-...
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Black plate (43,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 driving and operating 9-43 acc may detect a vehicle that is not in your lane and apply the brakes. Acc may occasionally provide an alert and/or braking that is considered unnecessary. It could respo...
Page 232: Driver Assistance
Black plate (44,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 9-44 driving and operating erasing speed memory the cruise control set speed is erased from memory if ] is pressed or if the ignition is turned off. Cleaning the sensing system the camera sensor on ...
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Black plate (45,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 driving and operating 9-45 audible or safety alert seat some driver assistance features alert the driver of obstacles by beeping. To change the volume of the warning chime, see “ comfort and conveni...
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Black plate (46,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 9-46 driving and operating displayed images may be farther or closer than they appear. The area displayed is limited and objects that are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper do ...
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Black plate (47,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 driving and operating 9-47 the front parking assist system. As the object gets closer, more bars light up. When an object is first detected in the rear, one beep will be heard from the rear, or both...
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Black plate (48,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 9-48 driving and operating warning (continued) driver braking, but only acts when the vehicle may not stop in time. The system, in some situations or environments, may not brake or may not brake in ...
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Black plate (49,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 driving and operating 9-49 the rear vision camera (rvc), parking assist symbols, guidance lines, and rear cross traffic alert (rcta) can be turned on or off through the settings menu on the infotain...
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Black plate (50,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 9-50 driving and operating fca can be disabled through vehicle personalization. See the “ auto collision preparation ” portion of “ collision/detection systems ” under vehicle personalization on pag...
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Black plate (51,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 driving and operating 9-51 tailgating alert the vehicle-ahead indicator will display amber when you are following a vehicle ahead much too closely. Selecting the alert timing with adaptive cruise co...
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Black plate (52,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 9-52 driving and operating cleaning the system if the fca system does not seem to operate properly, cleaning the outside of the windshield in front of the camera sensor and the front of the vehicle ...
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Black plate (53,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 driving and operating 9-53 warning (continued) . Detect a stopped or slow-moving vehicle or other object ahead. . Detect a vehicle when weather limits visibility, such as in fog, rain, or snow. In t...
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Black plate (54,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 9-54 driving and operating { warning using the automatic collision preparation system while towing a trailer could cause you to lose control of the vehicle and crash. Turn the system off when towing...
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Black plate (55,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 driving and operating 9-55 how the system works the sbza symbol lights up in the side mirrors when the system detects a vehicle in the next lane over that is in the side blind zone. This indicates i...
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Black plate (56,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 9-56 driving and operating if the sbza displays do not light up when vehicles are in the blind zone and the system is clean, the system may need service. Take the vehicle to your dealer. When sbza i...
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Black plate (57,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 driving and operating 9-57 how the system works the ldw camera sensor is on the windshield ahead of the rearview mirror. To turn ldw on and off, press @ near the shift lever. The control indicator w...
Page 246: Fuel
Black plate (58,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 9-58 driving and operating ldw warnings may occur due to tar marks, shadows, cracks in the road, or other road imperfections. This is normal system operation; the vehicle does not need service. Fuel...
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Black plate (59,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 driving and operating 9-59 some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions can contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (mmt). Do not use g...
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Black plate (60,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 9-60 driving and operating the tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the passenger side of the vehicle. To open the fuel door, push the rearward center edge in and release and it...
Page 249: Trailer Towing
Black plate (61,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 driving and operating 9-61 filling a portable fuel container { warning filling a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle can cause fuel vapors that can ignite either by static electricity...
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Black plate (62,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 9-62 driving and operating driving characteristics and towing tips driving with a trailer when towing a trailer: . Become familiar with the state and local laws that apply specifically to trailer to...
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Black plate (63,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 driving and operating 9-63 during the trip, check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and the lamps and any trailer brakes still work. Towing with a stability control system when towing,...
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Black plate (64,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 9-64 driving and operating driving on grades reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before starting down a long or steep downgrade. If the transmission is not shifted down, the brakes might have to ...
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Black plate (65,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 driving and operating 9-65 maintenance when trailer towing the vehicle needs service more often when pulling a trailer. See the maintenance schedule on page 11-2 . Things that are especially importa...
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Black plate (66,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 9-66 driving and operating vehicle maximum trailer weight gcwr* maximum tongue weight 3.6l engine, fwd without trailering package 1 134 kg (2,500 lb) 3 185 kg (7,022 lb) 113 kg (250 lb) 3.6l engine,...
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Black plate (67,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 driving and operating 9-67 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 lo...
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Black plate (68,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 9-68 driving and operating . Will any holes be made in the body of the vehicle when the trailer hitch is installed? If there are, then be sure to seal the holes later when the hitch is removed. If t...
Page 257: Conversions And
Black plate (69,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 driving and operating 9-69 trailer sway control (tsc) the vehicle has a tsc feature as part of the stabilitrak system. If tsc detects that the trailer is swaying, the vehicle's brakes are automatica...
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Black plate (70,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 9-70 driving and operating 2 notes.
Page 259: Vehicle Care
Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 vehicle care 10-1 vehicle care general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 accessories and modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 vehicle checks doing your own service ...
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Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 10-2 vehicle care tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56 if a tire goes flat . . . . . . . . . . 10-56 tire changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-58 compact spare tire . . . . . . . . ...
Page 261: Vehicle Checks
Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 vehicle care 10-3 vehicle checks doing your own service work { warning it can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if you do not have the proper knowledge, service manual, tools, or parts. Always fol...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 10-4 vehicle care 2. Move the secondary hood release lever up to release the striker. The lever is located near the middle of the hood. 3. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the fill...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 vehicle care 10-5 engine compartment overview.
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 10-6 vehicle care 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 oi...
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Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 vehicle care 10-7 3. Raise the engine cover (3) to release from the retainers. 4. Lift and remove the engine cover. 5. Reverse steps 1 – 4 to reinstall engine cover. Engine oil to ensure proper engin...
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Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 10-8 vehicle care { caution 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 a...
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Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 vehicle care 10-9 cold temperature operation: in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below − 29°c ( − 20°f), an sae 0w-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide...
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Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 10-10 vehicle care it is possible that, if driving under the best conditions, the oil life system might indicate that an oil change is not necessary for up to a year. The engine oil and filter must ...
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Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 vehicle care 10-11 automatic transmission fluid a transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to your dealer and have it repaired as soon as possibl...
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Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 10-12 vehicle care 1. Cover cut outs 2. Air filter tabs to inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter: 1. Open the hood. See hood on page 10-3 . 2. Locate the air filter housing on the front o...
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Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 vehicle care 10-13 { caution if the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt can easily get into the engine, which could damage it. Always have the air cleaner/filter in place when you are driving. Cooling s...
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Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 10-14 vehicle care { caution using coolant other than dex-cool ® can cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant could require changing sooner. Any re...
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Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 vehicle care 10-15 caution (continued) mixture can freeze and crack engine cooling parts. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Use only the proper mixture of engine coolant for ...
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Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 10-16 vehicle care { warning steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the surge tank pressure cap, ...
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Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 vehicle care 10-17 2. Keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it. 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture to the indicated level mark. 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure ...
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Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 10-18 vehicle care if steam is coming from the engine compartment { warning steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see o...
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Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 vehicle care 10-19 power steering fluid see engine compartment overview on page 10-5 for reservoir location. When to check power steering fluid it is not necessary to regularly check power steering ...
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Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 10-20 vehicle care washer fluid what to use when windshield washer fluid is needed, be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions before use. If operating the vehicle in an area where the temperat...
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Black plate (21,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 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 serv...
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Black plate (22,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 10-22 vehicle care brake fluid the brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with dot 3 brake fluid as indicated on the reservoir cap. See engine compartment overview on page 10-5 for the location o...
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Black plate (23,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 vehicle care 10-23 { caution . Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake hydraulic system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in the brake hydraulic sys...
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Black plate (24,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 10-24 vehicle care vehicle storage infrequent usage: remove the black, negative ( − ) cable from the battery to keep the battery from running down. Extended storage: remove the black, negative ( − )...
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Black plate (25,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 vehicle care 10-25 3. With the engine off, turn the ignition on, but do not start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of p (park) with normal effort. If t...
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Black plate (26,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 10-26 vehicle care front wiper blade replacement to replace the wiper blade assembly: 1. Pull the windshield wiper assembly away from the windshield. 2. Press the button in the middle of the wiper a...
Page 285: Headlamp Aiming
Black plate (27,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 vehicle care 10-27 2. Push the release lever (2) to disengage the hook and push the wiper arm (1) out of the blade assembly (3). 3. Push the new blade assembly securely on the wiper arm until the re...
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Black plate (28,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 10-28 vehicle care high intensity discharge (hid) lighting { warning the high intensity discharge lighting system operates at a very high voltage. If you try to service any of the system components,...
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Black plate (29,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 vehicle care 10-29 driver side the removal of the underhood electrical center is required for the replacement of one of these bulbs: 1. Open the hood. See hood on page 10-3 . { warning liquids from ...
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Black plate (30,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 10-30 vehicle care 2. From the back side of the headlamp assembly, remove the bottom cap to replace the high-beam headlamp bulb. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector. 4. Remove the bulb socket fro...
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Black plate (31,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 vehicle care 10-31 6. Connect the electrical connector. 7. Install the cap with the down arrow pointing down in the back of the headlamp assembly. 8. For driver side, reinstall the underhood electri...
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Black plate (32,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 10-32 vehicle care 4. Remove the two screws from the taillamp assembly. 5. Pull the taillamp assembly straight back to remove. 6. Turn the turn signal lamp bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it ...
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Black plate (33,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 vehicle care 10-33 passenger side shown, driver side similar 2. Push the left end of the lamp assembly toward the right. 3. Turn the lamp assembly down to remove it from the liftgate. 4. Turn the bu...
Page 292: Electrical System
Black plate (34,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 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 h...
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Black plate (35,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 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. { caution spilling liquid on any electrical component on the ve...
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Black plate (36,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 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 ...
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Black plate (37,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 vehicle care 10-37 mini fuses usage 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...
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Black plate (38,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 10-38 vehicle care instrument panel fuse block mini fuses usage disply display s/roof sunroof uhp universal handsfree phone rdo radio apo – ip/cnsl auxiliary power outlet – instrument panel/console ...
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Black plate (39,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 vehicle care 10-39 mini fuses usage 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 st...
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Black plate (40,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 10-40 vehicle care rear compartment fuse block fuses usage aos mdl automatic occupant sensing module aux pwr auxiliary power outlet * bcm theft body control module theft camera rear vision camera cn...
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Black plate (41,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 vehicle care 10-41 fuses usage ign/ theft 1 ignition/theft 1 ign/ theft 2 ignition/theft 2 infotmnt infotainment * l/gate liftgate lgm liftgate module lgm logic liftgate module logic mdl trlr traile...
Page 300: Wheels And Tires
Black plate (42,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 10-42 vehicle care wheels and tires tires every new gm vehicle has high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. See the warranty manual for information regarding the tire warranty and whe...
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Black plate (43,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 vehicle care 10-43 see tire pressure for high-speed operation on page 10-45 for inflation pressure adjustment for high-speed driving. All-season tires this vehicle may come with all-season tires. Th...
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Black plate (44,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 10-44 vehicle care summer tires this vehicle may come with high performance summer tires. These tires have a special tread and compound that are optimized for maximum dry and wet road performance. T...
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Black plate (45,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 vehicle care 10-45 how to check use a good quality pocket-type gauge to check tire pressure. Proper tire inflation cannot be determined by looking at the tire. Check the tire inflation pressure when...
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Black plate (46,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 10-46 vehicle care the maximum load and inflation pressure is molded on the tire sidewall, in small letters, near the rim flange. It will read something like this: maximum load 690 kg (1521 lbs) 300...
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Black plate (47,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 vehicle care 10-47 this sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detec...
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Black plate (48,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 10-48 vehicle care a tire and loading information label, attached to your vehicle, shows the size of the original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressure for the tires when they are cold....
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Black plate (49,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 vehicle care 10-49 . Replacement tires or wheels do not match the original equipment tires or wheels. Tires and wheels other than those recommended could prevent the tpms from functioning properly. ...
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Black plate (50,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 10-50 vehicle care 5. Press and hold the sel button located in the center of the five-way dic control. The horn sounds twice to signal the receiver is in relearn mode and the tire learning active me...
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Black plate (51,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 vehicle care 10-51 tire rotation tires should be rotated at the intervals specified in the maintenance schedule. See maintenance schedule on page 11-2 . Tires are rotated to achieve a uniform wear f...
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Black plate (52,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 10-52 vehicle care lightly coat the center of the wheel hub with wheel bearing grease after a wheel change or tire rotation to prevent corrosion or rust build-up. Do not get grease on the flat wheel...
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Black plate (53,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 vehicle care 10-53 parking for an extended period can cause flat spots on the tires that may result in vibrations while driving. When storing a vehicle for at least a month, remove the tires or rais...
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Black plate (54,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 10-54 vehicle care { warning mixing tires of different sizes, brands, or types may cause loss of control of the vehicle, resulting in a crash or other vehicle damage. Use the correct size, brand, an...
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Black plate (55,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 vehicle care 10-55 warning (continued) specific wheel and tire systems developed for the vehicle, and have them properly installed by a gm certified technician. See buying new tires on page 10-53 an...
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Black plate (56,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 10-56 vehicle care used replacement wheels { warning replacing a wheel with a used one is dangerous. How it has been used or how far it has been driven may be unknown. It could fail suddenly and cau...
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Black plate (57,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 vehicle care 10-57 { warning driving on a flat tire will cause permanent damage to the tire. Re-inflating a tire after it has been driven on while severely underinflated or flat may cause a blowout ...
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Black plate (58,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 10-58 vehicle care when the vehicle has a flat tire (2), use the following example as a guide to assist in the placement of the wheel blocks (1). 1. Wheel block 2. Flat tire the following informatio...
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Black plate (59,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 vehicle care 10-59 3. Remove the spare tire cover. 4. Remove the rubber cover. 5. Remove the nut retaining the spare tire. 6. Remove the spare tire and place it next to the tire being changed. 7. Re...
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Black plate (60,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 10-60 vehicle care 4. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen all the wheel nuts, but do not remove them yet. 5. Place the jack near the flat tire. { caution make sure that the jack lift he...
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Black plate (61,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 vehicle care 10-61 { warning raising the vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure ...
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Black plate (62,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 10-62 vehicle care 11. Remove the flat tire. { warning rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cau...
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Black plate (63,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 vehicle care 10-63 { caution improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and ...
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Black plate (64,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 10-64 vehicle care 3. Install the cargo cover. For more information, see cargo management system on page 4-5 . 4. Place the tire, lying flat, in the rear storage compartment. 5. Attach the strap to ...
Page 323: Jump Starting
Black plate (65,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 vehicle care 10-65 (50 mph). To conserve the tread of the spare tire, have the standard tire repaired or replaced as soon as convenient and return the spare tire to the storage area. When using a co...
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Black plate (66,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 10-66 vehicle care { caution ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to the vehicle that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Trying to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling it...
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Black plate (67,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 vehicle care 10-67 { caution if any accessories are left on or plugged in during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Wheneve...
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Black plate (68,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 10-68 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 lo...
Page 327: Towing The Vehicle
Black plate (69,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 vehicle care 10-69 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it ...
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Black plate (70,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 10-70 vehicle care install the tow eye into the socket by turning it clockwise until it stops in a horizontal position. When the tow eye is removed, reinstall the cover with the notch in the origina...
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Black plate (71,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 vehicle care 10-71 recreational vehicle towing recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle – such as behind a motor home. The two most common types of recreational ve...
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Black plate (72,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 10-72 vehicle care 5. Press the start/stop switch again. The engine will stop, the dic will display shift to park and the amber indicator light on the switch illuminates. See transmission messages o...
Page 331: Appearance Care
Black plate (73,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 vehicle care 10-73 dolly towing the vehicle should not be towed with two wheels on the ground. To properly tow the vehicle, it should be placed on a platform trailer with all four wheels off of the ...
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Black plate (74,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 10-74 vehicle care caution (continued) products can be obtained from your dealer. Follow all manufacturer directions regarding correct product usage, necessary safety precautions, and appropriate di...
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Black plate (75,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 vehicle care 10-75 { caution machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may damage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and polishes that are made for a basecoat/ cl...
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Black plate (76,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 10-76 vehicle care . Solvents, alcohols, fuels, or other harsh cleaners. . Ice scrapers or other hard items. . Aftermarket appearance caps or covers while the lamps are illuminated, due to excessive...
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Black plate (77,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 vehicle care 10-77 wheels and trim — aluminum or chrome use a soft, clean cloth with mild soap and water to clean the wheels. After rinsing thoroughly with clean water, dry with a soft, clean towel....
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Black plate (78,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 10-78 vehicle care sheet metal damage if the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or re...
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Black plate (79,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 vehicle care 10-79 . Do not use laundry detergents or dishwashing soaps with degreasers. For liquid cleaners, use approximately 20 drops per 3.8 l (1 gal) of water. A concentrated soap solution will...
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Black plate (80,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 10-80 vehicle care 3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center. Fold the cleaning cloth to a clean area frequently to prevent forcing the soil in to the fabric. 4. Cont...
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Black plate (81,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 vehicle care 10-81 caution (continued) 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, especia...
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Black plate (82,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 10-82 vehicle care . Use the floor mat with the correct side up. Do not turn it over. . Do not place anything on top of the driver side floor mat. . Use only a single floor mat on the driver side. ....
Page 341: Service And
Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 service and maintenance 11-1 service and maintenance general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 maintenance schedule maintenance schedule . . . . . . . 11-2 recommended fluids, ...
Page 342: Maintenance
Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 11-2 service and maintenance { warning performing maintenance work can be dangerous. Some jobs can cause serious injury. Perform maintenance work only if you have the required know-how and the proper...
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 service and maintenance 11-3 system whenever the oil is changed. See engine oil life system on page 10-9 . Every engine oil change . Change engine oil and filter. Reset oil life system. See engine oi...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 11-4 service and maintenance . Restraint system component check. See safety system check on page 3-19 . . Fuel system inspection for damage or leaks. . Exhaust system and nearby heat shields inspecti...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 service and maintenance 11-5 first engine oil change after every 80 000 km/50,000 miles . Engine air cleaner filter replacement. See engine air cleaner/filter on page 10-11 . . Automatic transmission...
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 11-6 service and maintenance recommended fluids, lubricants, and parts recommended fluids and lubricants usage fluid/lubricant engine oil use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification of t...
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Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 service and maintenance 11-7 usage fluid/lubricant hood, door, and folding seat hinges multi-purpose lubricant, superlube (gm part no. 12346241). Power liftgate actuator ball joint multi-purpose lubr...
Page 348: Maintenance Records
Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 11-8 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 bo...
Page 349: Technical Data
Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 technical data 12-1 technical data vehicle identification vehicle identification number (vin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 service parts identification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 350: Vehicle Data
Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 12-2 technical data vehicle data capacities and specifications application capacities metric english air conditioning refrigerant for the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, s...
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 technical data 12-3 engine specifications engine vin code horsepower torque 3.6l v6 3 230 kw@6800 rpm (308 hp@6800 rpm) 359 y @2400 rpm (265 lb ft@2400 rpm) vehicle top speed top speed metric english...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 12-4 technical data engine drive belt routing.
Page 353: Customer
Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 customer information 13-1 customer information vehicle data recording and privacy vehicle data recording and privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 event data recorders . . . . . . . ...
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Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6882186) - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 13-2 customer information this data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Important: edr data is recorded by the vehicle only if a non-triv...
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Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 index i-1 a accessories and modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 accessory power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19 active emergency braking system . . . . . . . . 1-19, 9-52 adaptive cruise control . . . . . . . 9-36 a...
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Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 i-2 index b battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23 exterior lighting battery saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11 jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-65 load management . . . . . . ...
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 index i-3 control traction and electronic stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-30 control of a vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 convenience net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11 convex mirrors . . . . . . . . . . ...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 i-4 index electrical system engine compartment fuse block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35 fuses and circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34 instrument panel fuse block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 index i-5 fuel economy mode . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25 fuses engine compartment fuse block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35 fuses and circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34 instrument panel fuse block . . . ....
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 i-6 index i ignition positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15 indicator vehicle ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24 infants and young children, restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33 infotainment . . . . . . ...
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Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 index i-7 lights (cont'd) front fog lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-29 fuel economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-27 high-beam on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-28 high/low beam changer . . . . . . 6-3 lane departure warning ....
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Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 i-8 index n net cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 net, convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11 new vehicle break-in . . . . . . . . . . 9-14 o object detection system messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 index i-9 recreational vehicle towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-71 remote keyless entry (rke) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2, 2-3 remote vehicle start . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 replacement bulbs . . . . . ....
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Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 i-10 index shift lock control function check, automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24 shifting into park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-19 out of park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-20 side...
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Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 index i-11 tires (cont'd) pressure light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-26 pressure monitor system . . . 10-46 rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51 wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2014 - crc - 6/10/13 i-12 index wheels alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55 different size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54 replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55 when it is time for new tires . . . . . . . ...