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Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - 2015 - CRC 1st Edition - 5/19/14

2015 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual M

In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

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

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

Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Performance and

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Keys, Doors, and

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

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

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1

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

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

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

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-25

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28

Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-39

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

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

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1

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

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

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

Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7

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

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1

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

Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-13

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-20

Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25

Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-28

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31

Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-41

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-54

Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-57

Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-65

Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

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

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

Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-26

Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32

Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41

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Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 2015 cadillac srx owner manual m in brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 initial drive information . . . . . . . . 1-4 vehicle features . . . . . . . ....
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Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 2015 cadillac srx owner manual m jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-63 towing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 10-67 appearance care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-71 service and maintenance . . . 11-1 general inform...
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/22/14 introduction iii the names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, gm, the gm logo, cadillac, the cadillac emblem, and srx are tradem...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/22/14 iv introduction symbols the vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, mess...
Page 5: In Brief
Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 in brief 1-1 in brief instrument panel instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 initial drive information initial drive information . . . . . . . . 1-4 remote keyless entry (rke) ...
Page 6: Instrument Panel
Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 1-2 in brief instrument panel.
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 in brief 1-3 1. Air vents on page 8-7. 2. Turn signal lever. See turn and lane-change signals on page 6-6. 3. Cruise control on page 9-31. 4. Instrument cluster on page 5-9. 5. Steering w...
Page 8: Initial Drive
Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 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 infor...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 in brief 1-5 when the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on. The engine wi...
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 1-6 in brief liftgate manual liftgate operation for vehicles without keyless access, unlock the vehicle before opening the liftgate. Press the touch pad in the handle of the liftgate abov...
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Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 in brief 1-7 remote window operation if equipped, remote operating windows will open all the windows from outside the vehicle by pressing and holding k on the remote keyless entry (rke) t...
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Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 1-8 in brief heated and ventilated seats heated and ventilated seat buttons shown, heated seat buttons similar the buttons are near the climate controls on the center stack. To operate, t...
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Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 in brief 1-9 safety belts refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly: . Safety belts on page 3-11. . How to wear safety belts properly o...
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Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 1-10 in brief to adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel up or down. 3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you. 4. Pull the lever u...
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Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 in brief 1-11 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 l...
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Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 1-12 in brief hi: use for fast wipes. Lo: use for slow wipes. Int: move the windshield wiper lever to int. Turn the x int band on the wiper lever to adjust the sensitivity. . Turn the ba...
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Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 in brief 1-13 climate control buttons 1. Driver and passenger temperature controls 2. Fan control 3. Off (fan) 4. Driver and passenger heated and ventilated seats 5. Auto (automatic oper...
Page 18: Vehicle Features
Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 1-14 in brief 7. Rear (rear climate control touch screen) 8. Air delivery mode control see dual automatic climate control system on page 8-1 and rear climate control system on page 8-6 (...
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Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 in brief 1-15 set−: press the control down briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control or to decrease vehicle speed if the cruise control is already activated. * : press to dise...
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Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 1-16 in brief change to amber and flash. In addition, the driver seat will pulse or beeps will sound. See lane departure warning (ldw) on page 9-52. Side blind zone alert (sbza) if equip...
Page 21: Performance And
Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 in brief 1-17 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 (i...
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Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 1-18 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...
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Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 in brief 1-19 engine oil soon message will appear on the display. See engine oil messages on page 5-31. 2. Press sel on the dic controls and hold sel down for a few seconds to clear the ...
Page 24: Notes
Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 1-20 in brief 2 notes.
Page 25: Keys, Doors, And
Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 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-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 2-2 keys, doors, and windows the 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 bo...
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-3 with remote start and power liftgate shown, without similar q (lock): press to lock all doors. The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound ...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 2-4 keys, doors, and windows b (remote liftgate release): if equipped, press twice to open or close the liftgate. Press once to stop the liftgate from moving. Keyless access operation wit...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-5 doors may lock with the rke transmitter inside the vehicle. Do not leave the rke transmitter in an unattended vehicle. Temporary disable passive locking featu...
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 2-6 keys, doors, and windows battery replacement { caution when replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmi...
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Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-7 remote vehicle start if available, this feature allows the engine to be started from outside of the vehicle. / (remote vehicle start): this button will be on ...
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Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 2-8 keys, doors, and windows shutting the engine off after a remote start to cancel a remote start, do any of the following: . Press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off. . Turn on...
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Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-9 keyless access when the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the driver door, pressing the lock/ unlock button on that door handle w...
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Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 2-10 keys, doors, and windows this feature can also be programmed. See vehicle personalization on page 5-39. Automatic door locks the doors will lock automatically when all doors are clo...
Page 35: Doors
Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-11 press z { again to deactivate the safety locks and power windows. If a rear door handle is being pulled when the safety lock is deactivated, that door will ...
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Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 2-12 keys, doors, and windows manual liftgate for vehicles without keyless access, unlock the vehicle before opening the liftgate. Press the touch pad in the handle of the liftgate, abov...
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Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-13 . Press the touch pad on the liftgate outside handle after unlocking all doors. Press and release 8 on the liftgate next to the latch to close the liftgate....
Page 38: Vehicle Security
Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 2-14 keys, doors, and windows setting the 3/4 mode to change the liftgate stop position: 1. Select max or 3/4 mode and open the liftgate. 2. Stop the liftgate movement at the desired hei...
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Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-15 on solid: vehicle is secured during the delay to arm the system. Fast flash: vehicle is unsecured. A door, the hood, or the liftgate is open. Slow flash: al...
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Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 2-16 keys, doors, and windows how to detect a tamper condition if k is pressed and the horn chirps and the lights flash three times, the alarm was activated while the alarm system was ar...
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Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-17 accessory mode or the on/ run/start mode and a valid transmitter is present in the vehicle. The security light, in the instrument cluster, comes on if there...
Page 42: Exterior Mirrors
Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 2-18 keys, doors, and windows exterior mirrors convex mirrors { warning a convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharp...
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Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-19 power folding mirrors to fold the mirrors, if equipped: 1. With the selector switch in the ) position, press the down arrow on the control pad. Both mirrors...
Page 44: Interior Mirrors
Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 2-20 keys, doors, and windows interior mirrors interior rearview mirrors adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind your vehicle. Do not spray glass cleaner directly ...
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Black plate (21,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-21 the power windows: . Can be operated with the ignition in acc/accessory or on/run/start. . Can be operated within 10 minutes of switching the ignition off. ...
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Black plate (22,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 2-22 keys, doors, and windows auto-reverse. The window will return to normal operation once the object or condition is removed. If conditions prevent the window from closing and the wind...
Page 47: Roof
Black plate (23,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-23 pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side window or, if equipped, extend along the rod. Roof s...
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Black plate (24,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 2-24 keys, doors, and windows sunshade switch open/close: to open or close the sunshade, press the front or back of the sunshade switch (2) to the first detent and hold to open or close ...
Page 49: Seats And
Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 seats and restraints 3-1 seats and restraints head restraints head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 front seats power seat adjustment . . . . . . . 3-3 lumbar adjustment . . ....
Page 50: Head Restraints
Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 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 i...
Page 51: Front Seats
Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 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. ...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 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 mov...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 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 ...
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 3-6 seats and restraints memory seats the “1,” “2,” and mem buttons on the outboard side of the driver seat are used to manually save and recall the positions of the driver seat, outside ...
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Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 seats and restraints 3-7 handle and open the driver door. The rke transmitter must be present for the recall to activate. . If the driver door is already open, press k on the rke transmit...
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Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 3-8 seats and restraints if the memory position is still not recalling, see your dealer for service. Heated and ventilated front seats { warning if you cannot feel temperature change or p...
Page 57: Rear Seats
Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 seats and restraints 3-9 feature is canceled when the ignition is turned on. Press the button to use the heated or ventilated seats after the vehicle is started. The heated or ventilated ...
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Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 3-10 seats and restraints raising the seatbacks { warning if either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting...
Page 59: Safety Belts
Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 seats and restraints 3-11 if available, the buttons are on the rear climate control panel on the rear of the center console. With the ignition in on/run/start, press m or l to heat the l...
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Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 3-12 seats and restraints warning (continued) are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow passengers to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped with seat...
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Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 seats and restraints 3-13 also, in nearly all regions, the law requires wearing safety belts. How to wear safety belts properly this section is only for people of adult size. There are s...
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Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 3-14 seats and restraints the following instructions explain how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can sit up straight. To see h...
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Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 seats and restraints 3-15 to unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Before a door is closed, be sure the safety belt is out of the way. If a door is slammed against a safe...
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Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 3-16 seats and restraints installed on a shoulder belt, and properly adjusted, the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head. Here is how to install a comfort guide to...
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Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 seats and restraints 3-17 to remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide. Slide the guide back into its stor...
Page 66: Airbag System
Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 3-18 seats and restraints { warning do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts ...
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Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 seats and restraints 3-19 for frontal airbags, the word airbag is on the center of the steering wheel for the driver and on the instrument panel for the front outboard passenger. For sea...
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Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 3-20 seats and restraints { warning children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Always secure children properly in the ...
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Black plate (21,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 seats and restraints 3-21 driver side shown, passenger side similar the driver and front outboard passenger seat-mounted side impact airbags are in the side of the seatbacks closest to t...
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Black plate (22,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 3-22 seats and restraints when should an airbag inflate? This vehicle is equipped with airbags. See airbag system on page 3-18. Airbags are designed to inflate if the impact exceeds the ...
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Black plate (23,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 seats and restraints 3-23 inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover. The inflator, the airbag, and related hardware are all part of the a...
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Black plate (24,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 3-24 seats and restraints warning (continued) airbag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or a door. If you experience breathing problems following an airbag deployment, you ...
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Black plate (25,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 seats and restraints 3-25 airbag on-off switch the vehicle may have an airbag on-off switch that you can use to manually turn on or off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag. This ...
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Black plate (26,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 3-26 seats and restraints { warning if the front outboard passenger frontal airbag is turned off for a person who does not belong to a category indicated in this section, that person wil...
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Black plate (27,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 seats and restraints 3-27 the front outboard passenger frontal airbag is now enabled (may inflate). See airbag on-off light on page 5-14 for more information. Servicing the airbag-equipp...
Page 76: Child Restraints
Black plate (28,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 3-28 seats and restraints { caution if an airbag covering is damaged, opened, or broken, the airbag may not work properly. Do not open or break the airbag coverings. If there are any ope...
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Black plate (29,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 seats and restraints 3-29 the manufacturer instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder b...
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Black plate (30,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 3-30 seats and restraints { warning never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder...
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Black plate (31,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 seats and restraints 3-31 warning (continued) tightened around a child’s neck, the only way to loosen the belt is to cut it. Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow ...
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Black plate (32,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 3-32 seats and restraints warning (continued) the front outboard seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. Selection of a particular restraint should take int...
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Black plate (33,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 seats and restraints 3-33 child restraint systems rear-facing infant seat a rear-facing infant seat provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harnes...
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Black plate (34,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 3-34 seats and restraints securing an add-on child restraint in the vehicle { warning a child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured...
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Black plate (35,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 seats and restraints 3-35 manually turn off the right front passenger airbag. See airbag on-off switch on page 3-25 and securing child restraints (rear seat) on page 3-41 or securing chi...
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Black plate (36,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 3-36 seats and restraints keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any ch...
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Black plate (37,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 seats and restraints 3-37 lower anchors lower anchors (1) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each latch seating position that will accommodate a child...
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Black plate (38,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 3-38 seats and restraints lower anchor and top tether anchor locations rear seat i (top tether anchor): seating positions with top tether anchors. H (lower anchor): seating positions wit...
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Black plate (39,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 seats and restraints 3-39 the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached. According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer w...
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Black plate (40,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 3-40 seats and restraints { caution do not let the latch attachments rub against the vehicle’s safety belts. This may damage these parts. If necessary, move buckled safety belts to avoid...
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Black plate (41,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 seats and restraints 3-41 if you are using a dual tether in the rear outboard seating position with an adjustable head restraint, route the dual tether around the head restraint. If you ...
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Black plate (42,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 3-42 seats and restraints children (latch system) on page 3-36 for top tether anchor locations. Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or loca...
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Black plate (43,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 seats and restraints 3-43 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder be...
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Black plate (44,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 3-44 seats and restraints warning (continued) outboard passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position. Even if the airbag switch has turned off the front outbo...
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Black plate (45,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 seats and restraints 3-45 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the res...
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Black plate (46,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 3-46 seats and restraints 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder be...
Page 95: Storage
Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 storage 4-1 storage storage compartments storage compartments . . . . . . . 4-1 glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 ...
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Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 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 an...
Page 97: Additional Storage
Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 storage 4-3 center console storage the center console has an armrest, upper storage tray, and lower storage area. The armrest can be adjusted. Slide the top of the armrest to adjust to th...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 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...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 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. Car...
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 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 s...
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Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 storage 4-7 u-rail if equipped 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)...
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Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 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 ...
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Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 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 hi...
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Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 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 head...
Page 105: Roof Rack System
Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 storage 4-11 4. Open the cargo management system cover. 5. If equipped with a tire sealant and compressor kit, store the cargo net in the available space next to the kit. Convenience net...
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Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 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...
Page 107: Instruments And
Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 instruments and controls 5-1 instruments and controls controls steering wheel adjustment . . . 5-2 steering wheel controls . . . . . . 5-2 heated steering wheel . . . . . . . 5-2 horn . ....
Page 108: Controls
Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 5-2 instruments and controls security messages . . . . . . . . . . 5-36 service vehicle messages . . . 5-36 starting the vehicle messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37 tire mes...
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 instruments and controls 5-3 the steering wheel takes about three minutes to start heating. Horn press a on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn. Windshield wiper/washer with the igni...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 5-4 instruments and controls keep this area of the windshield clear of debris to allow for best system performance. Int (rainsense wipe sensitivity control): move the windshield wiper lev...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 instruments and controls 5-5 on: press the upper portion of the button for continuous rear window wipes. Off: the rear wiper turns off when the button is returned to the middle position. ...
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 5-6 instruments and controls setting the time to set the time: 1. From the home page, press the settings screen button and press time and date. 2. Press set time and press + or − to incre...
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Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 instruments and controls 5-7 when adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. See add-on electrical equipment on page ...
Page 114: Warning Lights,
Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 5-8 instruments and controls warning lights, gauges, and indicators warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive rep...
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Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 instruments and controls 5-9 instrument cluster.
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Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 5-10 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 t...
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Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 instruments and controls 5-11 odometer the odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles. Trip odometer the trip odometer shows how far the vehicle ha...
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Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 5-12 instruments and controls . The gauge takes a few seconds to stabilize after the ignition is turned on, and goes back to empty when the ignition is turned off. Engine coolant tempera...
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Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 instruments and controls 5-13 may continue several times if the driver remains or becomes unbuckled while the vehicle is moving. If the driver safety belt is buckled, neither the light n...
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Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 5-14 instruments and controls the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see airbag system on page 3-18. The airbag readiness light comes on for ...
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Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 instruments and controls 5-15 { warning if the front outboard passenger frontal airbag is turned off for a person who does not belong to a category indicated in this manual, that person ...
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Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 5-16 instruments and controls charging system light the charging system light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show the light...
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Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 instruments and controls 5-17 caution (continued) the vehicle fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that might no...
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Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 5-18 instruments and controls stalling when the vehicle is changed into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. These conditions might go away once the...
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Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 instruments and controls 5-19 brake system warning light the vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits. If one circuit is not working, the remaining circuit can still work ...
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Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 5-20 instruments and controls this light should come on briefly when starting the vehicle. If it does not come on, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem. If thi...
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Black plate (21,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 instruments and controls 5-21 if it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced. This light is green if ldw is on and ready to operate. This light changes to amber and flashes to indicat...
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Black plate (22,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 5-22 instruments and controls traction control system (tcs)/stabilitrak ® light this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If the light does not come on, have the vehicle se...
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Black plate (23,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 instruments and controls 5-23 tire pressure light for vehicles with the tire pressure monitor system (tpms), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. It provides informati...
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Black plate (24,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 5-24 instruments and controls for vehicles with the fuel economy mode light, it comes on when the eco (economy) button, located next to the shift lever, is pressed. Press the button agai...
Page 131: Information Displays
Black plate (25,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 instruments and controls 5-25 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...
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Black plate (26,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 5-26 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): pre...
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Black plate (27,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 instruments and controls 5-27 vehicle has right now and changes frequently as driving conditions change. Average speed: shows the average speed of the vehicle in kilometers per hour (km/...
Page 134: Vehicle Messages
Black plate (28,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 5-28 instruments and controls other than when the oil has just been changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change. To reset the engine oil life system, press and hold ...
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Black plate (29,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 instruments and controls 5-29 transport mode on this message is displayed when the vehicle is in transport mode. Some features can be disabled while in this mode, including remote keyles...
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Black plate (30,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 5-30 instruments and controls . Heavy rain or snow is interfering with the radar object detection or camera performance. Cruise set to xxx this message displays when the cruise control s...
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Black plate (31,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 instruments and controls 5-31 coolant level low add coolant this message will display if the coolant is low. See engine coolant on page 10-13. Engine overheated — idle engine this messag...
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Black plate (32,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 5-32 instruments and controls if this message is on, but there is no reduction in performance, proceed to your destination. The performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is dr...
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Black plate (33,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 instruments and controls 5-33 lamp messages automatic light control on this message is displayed when the exterior lamp control is in auto and the lights have turned on. See twilight sen...
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Black plate (34,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 5-34 instruments and controls forward collision alert off this message displays when the forward collision alert has been turned off. Front camera blocked clean windshield this message d...
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Black plate (35,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 instruments and controls 5-35 (ldw) system may not work. Do not use these systems until the vehicle has been repaired. Service front camera if this message remains on after continued dri...
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Black plate (36,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 5-36 instruments and controls and check for the message on the dic display. If the message has gone off and stays off, it is not necessary to take your vehicle to the dealer. If the mess...
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Black plate (37,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 instruments and controls 5-37 starting the vehicle messages press brake to start vehicle this message is displayed when attempting to start the vehicle without first pressing the brake p...
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Black plate (38,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 5-38 instruments and controls transmission hot — idle engine this message displays and a chime sounds if the transmission fluid in the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the transmission flu...
Page 145: Vehicle
Black plate (39,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 instruments and controls 5-39 vehicle personalization use the audio system controls to access the personalization menus for customizing vehicle features. The following are all possible p...
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Black plate (40,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 5-40 instruments and controls radio press to display the radio menu and the following may displayed: . Manage favorites . Number of favorites shown . Audible touch feedback . Bose audio ...
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Black plate (41,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 instruments and controls 5-41 auto defog when set to on, the front defog will automatically react to temperature and humidity conditions that may cause fogging. Select off or on. Collisi...
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Black plate (42,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 5-42 instruments and controls . Easy exit options . Chime volume . Reverse tilt mirror auto memory recall this feature automatically recalls the current driver’s previously stored 1 or 2...
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Black plate (43,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 instruments and controls 5-43 auto door lock when on, the doors will automatically lock when the vehicle is shifted out of p (park). Select on or off. Delayed door lock when on, this fea...
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Black plate (44,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 5-44 instruments and controls remote left in vehicle alert this feature sounds an alert when the rke transmitter is left in the vehicle. Select off or on. Bluetooth select and the follow...
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Black plate (45,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 instruments and controls 5-45 calibrate touchscreen select to calibrate the touchscreen, then follow the prompts. Turn display off select to turn the display off. Press anywhere on the d...
Page 152: Notes
Black plate (46,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 5-46 instruments and controls 2 notes.
Page 153: Lighting
Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 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-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 6-2 lighting ; (parking lamps): turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the headlamps. 3 (headlamps): turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument ...
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 lighting 6-3 on to indicate the intellibeam is reactivated. See headlamp high/low-beam changer on page 6-3 or flash-to-pass on page 6-3. The high beams may not turn off automatically if t...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 6-4 lighting . The exterior lamp control is in auto. . The engine is running. . The vehicle is not in p (park). When the drl are on, only the low-beam headlamps, at a reduced level of bri...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 lighting 6-5 twilight sentinel this feature automatically turns the lamps on and off. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the twilight sentinel ® work, so be sure it is no...
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 6-6 lighting lamps, and other exterior lamps come on. The transition time for the lamps coming on varies based on wiper speed. When the wipers are not operating, these lamps turn off. Mov...
Page 159: Interior Lighting
Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 lighting 6-7 # (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 on. The fog lamps come on together wi...
Page 160: Lighting Features
Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 6-8 lighting dome lamps 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 doo...
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Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 lighting 6-9 opened after the ignition is turned off. The dome lamps also come on when the driver door is opened after the ignition is changed to the off position. The exterior lamps and ...
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Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 6-10 lighting if some interior lamps are left on and the ignition is turned off, the battery rundown protection system automatically turns the lamp off after some time. Exterior lighting...
Page 163: Infotainment
Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 infotainment system 7-1 infotainment system introduction infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 introduction infotainment see the infotainment manual for information on th...
Page 164: Notes
Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 7-2 infotainment system 2 notes.
Page 165: Climate Controls
Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 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-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 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. S...
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 climate controls 8-3 when the indicator light is on or auto is displayed on the touch screen, the system is in full automatic operation. If the air delivery mode or fan setting is manuall...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 8-4 climate controls to change the current mode, select one of the following: y (vent): air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. \ (bi-level): air is divided between the instrumen...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 climate controls 8-5 operation. To turn auto defog off or on, see “climate and air quality” under vehicle personalization on page 5-39. Rear window defogger = (rear window defogger): pres...
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 8-6 climate controls rear climate control system if equipped with a rear climate control system, the settings can be adjusted with the rear climate control buttons and the touch screen. R...
Page 171: Air Vents
Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 climate controls 8-7 sync: press the sync button on the touch screen to match the rear climate control temperature to the front climate control driver temperature. The sync button will be...
Page 172: Maintenance
Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 8-8 climate controls maintenance passenger compartment air filter the filter reduces the dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the vehicle. The f...
Page 173: Driving And
Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 driving and operating 9-1 driving and operating driving information distracted driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 defensive driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 control of a vehicle ....
Page 174: Driving Information
Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 9-2 driving and operating trailer towing general towing information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-57 driving characteristics and towing tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-57 tra...
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 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 infotain...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 9-4 driving and operating if power steering assist is lost because the engine stops or because of a system malfunction, the vehicle can be steered but may require increased effort. See yo...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 driving and operating 9-5 3. Turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. Loss of control skidding there are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three contro...
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 9-6 driving and operating warning (continued) flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. Driving through flowing water could cause the vehicle to be carried away. If this happens, yo...
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Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 driving and operating 9-7 . Stay in your own lane. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane. . Be alert on top of hills; ...
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Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 9-8 driving and operating warning (continued) . Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking the exhaust pipe. . Check again from time to time to ...
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Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 driving and operating 9-9 pedal while shifting, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear. Slowly spinning the wheels in the forward and reverse directio...
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Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 9-10 driving and operating maximum vehicle capacity weight (2) in kilograms and pounds. The tire and loading information label also shows the tire size of the original equipment tires (3...
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Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 driving and operating 9-11 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 occ...
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Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 9-12 driving and operating seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Certification label label exampl...
Page 185: Starting And
Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 driving and operating 9-13 using heavier suspension components to get added durability might not change your weight ratings. Ask your dealer to help you load your vehicle the right way. ...
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Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 9-14 driving and operating caution (continued) breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. Following break-in, engine speed and load can be gradually increased. Adjustabl...
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Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 driving and operating 9-15 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 vehicl...
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Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 9-16 driving and operating the ignition will switch from acc/ accessory to off after 10 minutes to prevent battery rundown. On/run/start (green indicator light): this mode is for driving...
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Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 driving and operating 9-17 to start the vehicle: starting procedure 1. With the keyless access system, the rke transmitter must be in the vehicle. Press the engine start/stop button with...
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Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 9-18 driving and operating shifting into park 1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. See parking brake on page 9-26. 2. Move the shift lever into p (park) by pushing the...
Page 191: Engine Exhaust
Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 driving and operating 9-19 control is designed to prevent movement of the shift lever out of p (park), unless the ignition is in on/run and the brake pedal is applied. The shift lock con...
Page 192: Automatic
Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 9-20 driving and operating warning (continued) . There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or aftermarket modifications that are not completely sealed. If unusual fumes...
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Black plate (21,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 driving and operating 9-21 { warning it is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in p (park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not...
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Black plate (22,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 9-22 driving and operating { caution shifting out of p (park) or n (neutral) with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the ve...
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Black plate (23,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 driving and operating 9-23 dsc allows you to shift an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission. To use the dsc feature: 1. Move the shift lever to the left from d (drive) ...
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Black plate (24,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 9-24 driving and operating when accelerating the vehicle from a stop in snowy and icy conditions, you may want to shift into second gear. A higher gear ratio allows you to gain more trac...
Page 197: Drive Systems
Black plate (25,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 driving and operating 9-25 drive systems all-wheel drive vehicles with this feature transfer torque as required to the rear wheels. It is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as needed fo...
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Black plate (26,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 9-26 driving and operating suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even with abs. Using abs do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and ...
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Black plate (27,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 driving and operating 9-27 flashing, have the vehicle serviced. Do not drive the vehicle if the red parking brake status light is flashing. See your dealer. See electric parking brake li...
Page 200: Ride Control Systems
Black plate (28,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 9-28 driving and operating control module to supplement the power brake system under conditions where the driver has quickly and forcefully applied the brake pedal in an attempt to quick...
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Black plate (29,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 driving and operating 9-29 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 ...
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Black plate (30,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 9-30 driving and operating { caution do not repeatedly brake or accelerate heavily when tcs is off. The vehicle driveline could be damaged. To turn off only tcs, press and release the g ...
Page 203: Cruise Control
Black plate (31,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 driving and operating 9-31 sport: use where road conditions or personal preference demand more control. This setting provides more “feel,” or response to road conditions through increase...
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Black plate (32,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 9-32 driving and operating if the stabilitrak ® system begins to limit wheel spin while using cruise control, the cruise control automatically disengages. See traction control/electronic...
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Black plate (33,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 driving and operating 9-33 once the vehicle reaches about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, press res+ up briefly. The vehicle returns to the previous set speed. Increasing speed while cruise co...
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Black plate (34,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 9-34 driving and operating erasing speed memory the cruise control set speed is erased from memory if j is pressed or if the ignition is turned off. Adaptive cruise control if equipped w...
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Black plate (35,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 driving and operating 9-35 j (on/off): press to turn the system on or off. A white cruise control indicator comes on. +res (resume/accelerate): press the control up briefly to resume to ...
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Black plate (36,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 9-36 driving and operating resuming a set speed if the acc is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied, acc is disengaged without erasing the set speed from memory. To begi...
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Black plate (37,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 driving and operating 9-37 press [ on the steering wheel to adjust the following gap. When pressed, the current gap setting displays briefly on the instrument cluster. Subsequent presses...
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Black plate (38,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 9-38 driving and operating speed increases or decreases to follow the vehicle in front of you, but will not exceed the set speed. It may apply limited braking, if necessary. When braking...
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Black plate (39,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 driving and operating 9-39 parking brake status light will turn on. See parking brake on page 9-26. To release the electric parking brake, press the accelerator pedal. A dic warning mess...
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Black plate (40,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 9-40 driving and operating { warning on curves, acc may respond to a vehicle in another lane, or may not have time to react to a vehicle in your lane. You could crash into a vehicle ahea...
Page 213: Driver Assistance
Black plate (41,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 driving and operating 9-41 do not use acc when driving on steep hills or when towing a trailer. Acc will not detect a vehicle in the lane while driving on steep hills. The driver will of...
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Black plate (42,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 9-42 driving and operating warning (continued) . Detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or animals. . Detect vehicles or objects outside the area monitored by the system. . Work at al...
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Black plate (43,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 driving and operating 9-43 warning (continued) or vehicle damage. Always check behind and around the vehicle before backing. 1. View displayed by the camera 1. View displayed by the came...
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Black plate (44,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 9-44 driving and operating detect objects and can also cause false detections. Keep the sensors clean of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush; and clean sensors after a car wash in freezing t...
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Black plate (45,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 driving and operating 9-45 { warning the backing warning system only operates at speeds greater than 8 km/h (5 mph). It does not detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, animals, or obj...
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Black plate (46,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 9-46 driving and operating warning (continued) braking system. Before releasing the brakes, check the rvc screen and check the area around the vehicle to make sure it is safe to proceed....
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Black plate (47,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 driving and operating 9-47 above 40 km/h (25 mph). If the vehicle has adaptive cruise control (acc), it can detect vehicles to distances of approximately 110 m (360 ft) and operates at a...
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Black plate (48,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 9-48 driving and operating when your vehicle approaches another detected vehicle too rapidly, the red fca display will flash on the windshield. Also, eight rapid high-pitched beeps will ...
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Black plate (49,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 driving and operating 9-49 front of the vehicle where radar sensors are located, may correct the issue. Active emergency braking system if the vehicle has adaptive cruise control (acc) i...
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Black plate (50,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 9-50 driving and operating warning (continued) complete attention is always required while driving, and you should be ready to take action and apply the brakes and/or steer the vehicle t...
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Black plate (51,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 driving and operating 9-51 { warning sbza does not alert the driver to vehicles rapidly approaching outside of the side blind zones, pedestrians, bicyclists, or animals. It may not provi...
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Black plate (52,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 9-52 driving and operating sbza can be disabled through vehicle personalization. See “collision/detection systems” under vehicle personalization on page 5-39. If sbza is disabled by the ...
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Black plate (53,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 driving and operating 9-53 warning (continued) . Detect lane markings under poor weather or visibility conditions. This can occur if the windshield or headlamps are blocked by dirt, snow...
Page 226: Fuel
Black plate (54,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 9-54 driving and operating operation; the vehicle does not need service. Turn ldw off if these conditions continue. Fuel use the recommended fuel for proper vehicle maintenance. Use regu...
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Black plate (55,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 driving and operating 9-55 malfunction indicator lamp may turn on. If this occurs, see your dealer for service. Fuel additives gasoline should contain detergent additives that help preve...
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Black plate (56,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 9-56 driving and operating the fuel cap is behind a hinged fuel door on the passenger side of the vehicle. To open the fuel door, push and release the rearward center edge of the door. I...
Page 229: Trailer Towing
Black plate (57,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 driving and operating 9-57 warning (continued) keep it in contact with the fill opening until filling is complete. . Fill the container no more than 95% full to allow for expansion. . Do...
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Black plate (58,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 9-58 driving and operating { warning when towing a trailer, exhaust gases may collect at the rear of the vehicle and enter if the liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most window is open. When...
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Black plate (59,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 driving and operating 9-59 making turns { caution making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. The vehicle could be damaged. Avoi...
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Black plate (60,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 9-60 driving and operating if parking the rig on a hill: 1. Press the brake pedal, but do not shift into p (park) yet. Turn the wheels into the curb if facing downhill or into traffic if...
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Black plate (61,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 driving and operating 9-61 tongue weight the vehicle can carry. See “weight of the trailer tongue” later in this section. Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the driver is...
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Black plate (62,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 9-62 driving and operating use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options. Vehicle maximum trailer weight gcwr* maximum ton...
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Black plate (63,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 driving and operating 9-63 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 (...
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Black plate (64,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 9-64 driving and operating hitch cover to remove the hitch cover, if equipped: 1. Turn the fasteners on the lower tabs 90 degrees counterclockwise. 2. Lift the lower edge of the cover ab...
Page 237: Conversions And
Black plate (65,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 driving and operating 9-65 when tsc is applying the brakes, the tcs/stabilitrak indicator light flashes to notify the driver to reduce speed. If the trailer continues to sway, stabilitra...
Page 238: Notes
Black plate (66,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 9-66 driving and operating 2 notes.
Page 239: Vehicle Care
Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 vehicle care 10-1 vehicle care general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 accessories and modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 vehicle checks doing your ...
Page 240: General Information
Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 10-2 vehicle care tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54 if a tire goes flat . . . . . . . . . . 10-55 tire changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56 compact spare tire . . ...
Page 241: Vehicle Checks
Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 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...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 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 ...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 vehicle care 10-5 engine compartment overview.
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 10-6 vehicle care 1. Engine air cleaner/filter on page 10-10. 2. Power steering reservoir and cap (under engine cover). See power steering fluid on page 10-18. 3. Engine oil fill cap. See...
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Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 vehicle care 10-7 engine oil to ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful attention must be paid to engine oil. Following these simple, but important steps will help protect...
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Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 10-8 vehicle care caution (continued) operating range, i.E., the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating range, the eng...
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Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 vehicle care 10-9 engine oil additives/engine oil flushes do not add anything to the oil. The recommended oils with the dexos specification and displaying the dexos certification mark are...
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Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 10-10 vehicle care how to reset the engine oil life system reset the system whenever the engine oil is changed so that the system can calculate the next engine oil change. To reset the s...
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Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 vehicle care 10-11 after each 80 000 km (50,000 mi) interval. See maintenance schedule on page 11-2. If driving in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at each engine oil change. H...
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Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 10-12 vehicle care 8. Replace air cleaner cover by inserting the four tabs into the slots. Lower cover to meet bottom of the box. Attach the retaining clips (3). 9. Reconnect outlet duct...
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Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 vehicle care 10-13 { warning heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak...
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Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 10-14 vehicle care use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and dex-cool coolant. If using this mixture, nothing else needs to be added. This mixture: . Gives freezing protection do...
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Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 vehicle care 10-15 how to add coolant to the coolant surge tank { caution this vehicle has a specific coolant fill procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause the engine to o...
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Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 10-16 vehicle care 1. Remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn th...
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Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 vehicle care 10-17 should be running. If they are not, do not continue to run the engine and have the vehicle serviced. { caution running the engine without coolant may cause damage or a...
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Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 10-18 vehicle care if there is no sign of steam, idle the engine for three minutes while parked. If the warning is still displayed, turn off the engine until it cools down. Power steerin...
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Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 vehicle care 10-19 below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing. Adding washer fluid the washer fluid low add fluid message appears on the driver informati...
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Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 10-20 vehicle care some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with the brake...
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Black plate (21,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 vehicle care 10-21 hydraulic system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later the brakes will not work well. Do not top off the brake fluid. Adding fluid does not correct a leak. If...
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Black plate (22,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 10-22 vehicle care { warning do not use a match or flame near a vehicle's battery. If you need more light, use a flashlight. When working around a vehicle’s battery, shield your eyes wit...
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Black plate (23,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 vehicle care 10-23 2. Apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 3. Try to start ...
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Black plate (24,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 10-24 vehicle care contact your dealer if service is required. Wiper blade replacement windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. It is a good idea to clean or rep...
Page 263: Headlamp Aiming
Black plate (25,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 vehicle care 10-25 4. After wiper blade replacement, ensure that the cover hook slides into the slot in the blade assembly. 5. Snap the cover down to secure. To remove the wiper blade: 1...
Page 264: Bulb Replacement
Black plate (26,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 10-26 vehicle care bulb replacement for the proper type of replacement bulbs, see replacement bulbs on page 10-32. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact you...
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Black plate (27,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 vehicle care 10-27 uplevel headlamp assembly (rear view driver side) 1. High/low-beam headlamp (to be replaced at dealer only) 2. Daytime running lamp (drl) 3. Turn signal lamp driver si...
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Black plate (28,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 10-28 vehicle care 3. Lift the air cleaner/filter base to disengage from the three pins. Low-beam headlamps/daytime running lamps (drl), high-beam headlamps (base) 1. From the back side ...
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Black plate (29,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 vehicle care 10-29 daytime running lamp (drl) (uplevel) 1. From the back side of the headlamp assembly, remove the bottom cap to replace the drl bulb. 2. Disconnect electrical connector....
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Black plate (30,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 10-30 vehicle care 2. Remove the push pin (1) on the taillamp cover (2). 3. Remove the taillamp cover from the lamp assembly by pulling rearward from the top to unfasten the snap tabs. 4...
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Black plate (31,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 vehicle care 10-31 11. Push the push pin to secure the taillamp cover. Back-up lamps this vehicle has led back‐up and rear fog lamps. For replacement of these lamps, contact your dealer....
Page 270: Electrical System
Black plate (32,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 10-32 vehicle care 8. Push on the lamp side opposite the clip until the lamp assembly snaps into place. Replacement bulbs exterior lamp bulb number daytime running lamp (if equipped) w21...
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Black plate (33,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 vehicle care 10-33 fuses and circuit breakers the wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces th...
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Black plate (34,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 10-34 vehicle care engine compartment fuse block the vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. J-case fuses usage 6 wiper 12 vacuum pump j-case fuses...
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Black plate (35,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 vehicle care 10-35 mini fuses usage 9 engine control module powertrain 10 fuel injectors – even 11 fuel injectors – odd 13 washer 14 heated steering wheel 15 heads up display 16 instrume...
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Black plate (36,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 10-36 vehicle care mini relays usage 15 run/crank micro relays usage 2 vacuum pump 4 wiper control 5 wiper speed 10 starter 12 cool fan 3 14 low beam/hid u micro relays usage 3 air condi...
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Black plate (37,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 vehicle care 10-37 instrument panel fuse block mini fuses usage disply display s/roof sunroof uhp universal handsfree phone (if equipped) rdo radio apo – ip/cnsl auxiliary power outlet –...
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Black plate (38,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 10-38 vehicle care 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 s...
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Black plate (39,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 vehicle care 10-39 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 visi...
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Black plate (40,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 10-40 vehicle care fuses usage htd mir heated mirror ign/ theft 1 ignition/theft 1 ign/ theft 2 ignition/theft 2 infotmnt infotainment * l/gate not used lgm liftgate module lgm logic lif...
Page 279: Wheels And Tires
Black plate (41,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 vehicle care 10-41 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 warr...
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Black plate (42,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 10-42 vehicle care see tire pressure for high-speed operation on page 10-44 for inflation pressure adjustment for high-speed driving. All-season tires this vehicle may come with all-seas...
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Black plate (43,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 vehicle care 10-43 tire pressure tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively. { caution neither tire underinflation nor overinflation is good. Underinflated tire...
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Black plate (44,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 10-44 vehicle care pressure on the tire and loading information label, no further adjustment is necessary. If the inflation pressure is low, add air until the recommended pressure is rea...
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Black plate (45,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 vehicle care 10-45 the tire pressure monitor system (tpms) uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels. The tpms sensors monitor the air pressure in your vehicle's tir...
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Black plate (46,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 10-46 vehicle care tire pressure monitor operation this vehicle may have a tire pressure monitor system (tpms). The tpms is designed to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition...
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Black plate (47,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 vehicle care 10-47 caution (continued) vehicle warranty. Always use only the gm approved tire sealant available through your dealer or included in the vehicle. Tpms malfunction light and...
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Black plate (48,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 10-48 vehicle care should also be performed after replacing a spare tire with a road tire containing the tpms sensor. The malfunction light and the dic message should go off at the next ...
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Black plate (49,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 vehicle care 10-49 12. Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure level as indicated on the tire and loading information label. Tire inspection we recommend that the tires, inclu...
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Black plate (50,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 10-50 vehicle care loading information label after the tires have been rotated. See tire pressure on page 10-43 and vehicle load limits on page 9-9. Reset the tire pressure monitor syste...
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Black plate (51,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 vehicle care 10-51 equipped, be replaced after six years, regardless of tread wear. The tire manufacture date is the last four digits of the dot tire identification number (tin) which is...
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Black plate (52,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 10-52 vehicle care winter tires with the same speed rating as the original equipment tires may not be available for h, v, w, y, and zr speed rated tires. Never exceed the winter tire's m...
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Black plate (53,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 vehicle care 10-53 performance, including its braking, ride and handling characteristics, stability, and resistance to rollover may be affected. If the vehicle has electronic systems suc...
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Black plate (54,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 10-54 vehicle care { warning using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of the vehicle. Tires can lose air,...
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Black plate (55,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 vehicle care 10-55 if a tire goes flat it is unusual for a tire to blow out while driving, especially if the tires are maintained properly. See tires on page 10-41. If air goes out of a ...
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Black plate (56,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 10-56 vehicle care warning (continued) 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put an automatic transmission in p (park) or a manual transmission in 1 (first) or r (reverse). 3. Turn off the...
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Black plate (57,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 vehicle care 10-57 2. Press on the bottom of the handle assembly to unlatch it and lift up on the handle. The prop rod locks into place when open. 3. Remove the spare tire cover. 4. Remo...
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Black plate (58,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 10-58 vehicle care 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See if a tire goes flat on page 10-55 for more information. 2. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen and remove the ...
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Black plate (59,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 vehicle care 10-59 { warning getting under a vehicle when it is lifted on a jack is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a ...
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Black plate (60,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 10-60 vehicle care 10. Put the compact spare tire near you. Remove all of the wheel nuts. 11. Remove the flat tire. { warning rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fast...
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Black plate (61,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 vehicle care 10-61 warning (continued) to the proper torque specification after replacing. Follow the torque specification supplied by the aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory l...
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Black plate (62,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 10-62 vehicle care 2. Put back all tools as they were stored in the rear storage compartment and put the compartment cover back on. For more information, see “storing the compact spare t...
Page 301: Jump Starting
Black plate (63,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 vehicle care 10-63 designed for temporary use only. The vehicle will perform differently with the spare tire installed and it is recommended that the vehicle speed be limited to 80 km/h ...
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Black plate (64,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 10-64 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 o...
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Black plate (65,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 vehicle care 10-65 { 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 warra...
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Black plate (66,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 10-66 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...
Page 305: Towing The Vehicle
Black plate (67,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 vehicle care 10-67 { caution if the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by t...
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Black plate (68,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 10-68 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...
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Black plate (69,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 vehicle care 10-69 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 rec...
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Black plate (70,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 10-70 vehicle care 5. Press the start/stop button again. The engine will stop, the dic will display shift to park, and the amber indicator light on the switch illuminates. See transmissi...
Page 309: Appearance Care
Black plate (71,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 vehicle care 10-71 be placed on a platform trailer with all four wheels off of the ground or dinghy towed from the front. Towing the vehicle from the rear { caution towing the vehicle fr...
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Black plate (72,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 10-72 vehicle care caution (continued) products can be obtained from your dealer. Follow all manufacturer directions regarding correct product usage, necessary safety precautions, and ap...
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Black plate (73,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 vehicle care 10-73 caution (continued) may damage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and polishes that are made for a basecoat/ clearcoat paint finish on the vehicle. To keep the paint fini...
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Black plate (74,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 10-74 vehicle care . Aftermarket appearance caps or covers while the lamps are illuminated, due to excessive heat generated. { caution failure to clean lamps properly can cause damage to...
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Black plate (75,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 vehicle care 10-75 { caution chrome wheels and other chrome trim may be damaged if the vehicle is not washed after driving on roads that have been sprayed with magnesium, calcium, or sod...
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Black plate (76,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 10-76 vehicle care finish damage quickly repair minor chips and scratches with touch-up materials available from your dealer to avoid corrosion. Larger areas of finish damage can be corr...
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Black plate (77,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 vehicle care 10-77 interior glass to clean, use a terry cloth fabric dampened with water. Wipe droplets left behind with a clean dry cloth. Commercial glass cleaners may be used, if nece...
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Black plate (78,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 10-78 vehicle care cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small hidden area for colorfastness before using a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter. If ring formation occurs, clean the ent...
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Black plate (79,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 vehicle care 10-79 { caution use of air fresheners may cause permanent damage to plastics and painted surfaces. If an air freshener comes in contact with any plastic or painted surface i...
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Black plate (80,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 10-80 vehicle care 1. Pull up on the rear of the floor mat to unlock each retainer and remove. 2. Reinstall by lining up the floor mat retainer openings over the carpet retainers and sna...
Page 319: Service And
Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 service and maintenance 11-1 service and maintenance general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 maintenance schedule maintenance schedule . . . . . . . 11-2 recommen...
Page 320: Maintenance
Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 11-2 service and maintenance warning (continued) if in doubt, see your dealer to have a qualified technician do the work. See doing your own service work on page 10-3. At your dealer, you...
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 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. Se...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 11-4 service and maintenance additional required services every service . Rotate tires. Tires should be rotated every service. See tire rotation on page 10-49. At each fuel stop . Engine ...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 service and maintenance 11-5 . All-wheel-drive vehicles only: transfer case fluid change (severe service) for vehicles mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot weather, in hilly or moun...
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 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 ® spec...
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Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 service and maintenance 11-7 usage fluid/lubricant key lock cylinders, hood, door, and folding seat hinges multi-purpose lubricant, superlube (gm part no. 12346241). Power liftgate actuat...
Page 326: Maintenance Records
Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 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 perform...
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Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 service and maintenance 11-9 date odometer reading serviced by maintenance stamp services performed.
Page 328: Notes
Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 11-10 service and maintenance 2 notes.
Page 329: Technical Data
Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 technical data 12-1 technical data vehicle identification vehicle identification number (vin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 service parts identification label . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 330: Vehicle Data
Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 12-2 technical data vehicle data capacities and specifications application capacities metric english air conditioning refrigerant for the air conditioning system refrigerant type and char...
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 technical data 12-3 vehicle top speed top speed metric english 3.6l v6 205 km/h 127 mph engine drive belt routing.
Page 332: Notes
Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 12-4 technical data 2 notes.
Page 333: Customer
Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 customer information 13-1 customer information customer information radio frequency identification (rfid) . . . . . . . . 13-1 vehicle data recording and privacy vehicle data recording an...
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Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087806) - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 13-2 customer information event data recorders this vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (edr). The main purpose of an edr is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like sit...
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Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 index i-1 a accessories and modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 accessory power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17 active emergency braking system . . . . . . . . 1-17, 9-49 adaptive cruise control . . . . ...
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Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 i-2 index b battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21 exterior lighting battery saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-10 jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-63 load management ....
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 index i-3 control traction and electronic stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-28 control of a vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 convenience net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11 convex mirrors . . . . ...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 i-4 index electrical system engine compartment fuse block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33 fuses and circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33 instrument panel fuse block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 index i-5 fuses engine compartment fuse block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33 fuses and circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33 instrument panel fuse block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2015 - crc 1st edition - 5/19/14 i-6 index j jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-63 k key and lock messages . . . . . . . 5-32 keyless entry remote (rke) system . . . . . . . . 2-2 keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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