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Cadillac SRX 2010 User Manual

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Summary of SRX 2010

  • Page 1

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 2010 cadillac srx owner manual m keys, doors and windows . . . 1-1 keys and locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 vehicle security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 exterior mirrors . . . . ...

  • Page 2

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 2010 cadillac srx owner manual m vehicle care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 general information . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 vehicle checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4 headlamp aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31 bulb replacement . ...

  • Page 3

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 introduction iii general motors, gm, the gm emblem, cadillac, the cadillac crest and wreath, and the name srx are registered trademarks of general motors llc. This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either beca...

  • Page 4

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 iv introduction using this manual to quickly locate information about the vehicle use the index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Danger, warnings, and cautions ...

  • Page 5

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 introduction v vehicle symbol chart here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the index. 0 : adjustable pedals 9 : airbag readiness light # : air conditioning !...

  • Page 6: Notes

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vi introduction 2 notes.

  • Page 7: Keys, Doors And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 keys, doors and windows 1-1 keys, doors and windows keys and locks keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 remote keyless entry (rke) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 remote keyless entry (rke) system opera...

  • Page 8: Keys And Locks

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 1-2 keys, doors and windows keys and locks keys { warning leaving children in a vehicle with the keyless access transmitter is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows...

  • Page 9

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 keys, doors and windows 1-3 remote keyless entry (rke) system see radio frequency statement on page 12‑17 for information regarding part 15 of the federal communications commission (fcc) rules and industry canada standards rss-210/220/310. If there ...

  • Page 10

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 1-4 keys, doors and windows pressing q may also arm the theft-deterrent system. See anti-theft alarm system on page 1‑17. K (unlock): press to unlock the driver door or all doors, see “door unlock options” under vehicle personalization on page 4‑41....

  • Page 11

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 keys, doors and windows 1-5 keyless locking if the vehicle has the keyless access system, this feature allows you to select whether the doors automatically lock during normal vehicle exit. When the vehicle is turned off and all doors become closed, ...

  • Page 12

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 1-6 keys, doors and windows keyless liftgate opening press the touch pad on the liftgate handle to open the liftgate if the keyless entry transmitter is within range. Programming transmitters to the vehicle only keyless entry transmitters programmed...

  • Page 13

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 keys, doors and windows 1-7 4. Press the ignition. When the transmitter is learned the dic display will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter. 5. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press k on the transmitter. To p...

  • Page 14

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 1-8 keys, doors and windows 4. Place the new transmitter into the transmitter pocket. The transmitter pocket is inside the center console storage area located between the driver and front passenger seats. The storage area will need to be opened and ...

  • Page 15

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 keys, doors and windows 1-9 battery replacement notice: when replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter. Replace the battery if the replace battery in remote key me...

  • Page 16

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 1-10 keys, doors and windows laws in some local communities may restrict the use of remote starters. For example, some laws may require a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view. Check local regulations for any requirements. There are...

  • Page 17

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 keys, doors and windows 1-11 . The hazard warning flashers are on. . There is an emission control system malfunction. . The engine coolant temperature is too high. . The oil pressure is low. . Two remote vehicle starts have already been used. . The...

  • Page 18

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 1-12 keys, doors and windows lockout deterrent lockout deterrent decreases the chances that the keys may be accidentally locked in the vehicle. When door locking is requested by pressing q on the instrument panel or q on the keyless access transmit...

  • Page 19: Doors

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 keys, doors and windows 1-13 doors liftgate (manual) { warning exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate....

  • Page 20

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 1-14 keys, doors and windows liftgate (power) power liftgate operation { warning exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/...

  • Page 21

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 keys, doors and windows 1-15 notice: if you open the liftgate without checking for overhead obstructions such as a garage door, you could damage the liftgate or the liftgate glass. Always check to make sure the area above and behind the liftgate is...

  • Page 22

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 1-16 keys, doors and windows the power liftgate may be temporarily disabled under extreme temperatures or low battery conditions. If this occurs, the liftgate can still be operated manually. If you shift the transmission out of p (park) while the p...

  • Page 23: Vehicle Security

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 keys, doors and windows 1-17 if you do not hear the audible and visual feedback when setting the intermediate stop position, you are attempting to set the height below the 3/4 open height minimum (approximately 5 feet). The liftgate cannot be set b...

  • Page 24

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 1-18 keys, doors and windows 3. After 30 seconds, the alarm system will arm, and the led will begin to slowly flash indicating the alarm is operating. If a door, the hood, or liftgate is opened without first unlocking with the transmitter, the vehi...

  • Page 25

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 keys, doors and windows 1-19 immobilizer see radio frequency statement on page 12‑17 for information regarding part 15 of the federal communications commission (fcc) rules and industry canada standards rss-210/220/310. Immobilizer operation this ve...

  • Page 26: Exterior Mirrors

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 1-20 keys, doors and windows if the ignition modes will not change with the other transmitter, your vehicle needs service. If the ignition does change modes, the first transmitter may be faulty. See your dealer who can service the theft-deterrent s...

  • Page 27

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 keys, doors and windows 1-21 folding mirrors manual foldaway mirrors vehicles with manual fold mirrors are folded inward toward the vehicle to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. Push the mirror outward to return it to the orig...

  • Page 28: Interior Mirrors

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 1-22 keys, doors and windows heated mirrors (rear window defogger): press to heat the mirrors. See “rear window defogger” under dual automatic climate control system on page 7‑1 for more information. Automatic dimming mirror if the vehicle has the ...

  • Page 29: Windows

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 keys, doors and windows 1-23 automatic dimming rearview mirror the vehicle may have an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror. Automatic dimming reduces the glare from the headlamps of the vehicle behind you. The dimming feature comes on and the ...

  • Page 30

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 1-24 keys, doors and windows power windows { warning leaving children in a vehicle with the keyless access transmitter is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or ...

  • Page 31

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 keys, doors and windows 1-25 express‐down/up windows windows that have the express‐down/up feature allow the windows to be lowered and raised fully without holding the window switch. Press the window switch fully and release it to activate the expr...

  • Page 32

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 1-26 keys, doors and windows if conditions prevent the window from closing and the window continues to auto-reverse, it is possible to close the window with the ignition in on/run/start by holding the window switch in the partially or fully pulled ...

  • Page 33: Roof

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 keys, doors and windows 1-27 sun visors pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sun visor from the center mount and slide it along the rod from side-to-side to cover the driver or passenger side of the front window. Swing the sun visor t...

  • Page 34

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 1-28 keys, doors and windows press the switch to the second stop again to open the glass further, up to the full open position. If more venting is needed when the sunroof is open, adjust the sunroof to the comfort position or open one of the window...

  • Page 35: Seats And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 seats and restraints 2-1 seats and restraints head restraints head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 front seats seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 power seat adjustment . . . . . . . 2-4 lumbar adjustment . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 36: Head Restraints

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 2-2 seats and restraints head restraints front seats the vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in all outboard seating positions. { warning with head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance ...

  • Page 37

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 seats and restraints 2-3 1. To raise or lower the head restraint, press the release button while pulling up or pushing down on the head restraint. 2. Release the button then pull up or push down on the head restraint to make sure it is locked in pla...

  • Page 38: Front Seats

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 2-4 seats and restraints front seats seat adjustment { warning you can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. (continued) warning (continued) the sudden movement could startle and confuse y...

  • Page 39

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 seats and restraints 2-5 adjusted up or down by moving the front or rear of the control up and down. Adjust the seatback by moving the control (b) forward or rearward. See reclining seatbacks on page 2‑7 for more information. Adjust the lumbar suppo...

  • Page 40

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 2-6 seats and restraints if something has blocked the driver seat and/or the adjustable pedals, if available, while recalling a memory position, the recall may stop. Remove the obstruction; then press and hold the appropriate manual control for the ...

  • Page 41

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 seats and restraints 2-7 thigh support adjustment on vehicles with this feature, adjust the manual leg extension by pulling up on the lever, pulling or pushing on the support to lengthen or shorten it. Release the lever to lock it in place. Reclinin...

  • Page 42

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 2-8 seats and restraints move the switch forward or rearward to adjust the seatback. { warning sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined li...

  • Page 43

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 seats and restraints 2-9 on vehicles with heated front seats, the buttons are on the center console. To operate the heated seats the ignition must be in on/run/start. Press l or m to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback. Press the ...

  • Page 44

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 2-10 seats and restraints heated and ventilated front seats { warning if you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. See the warning under heated front seats on page 2‑8. On vehi...

  • Page 45: Rear Seats

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 seats and restraints 2-11 rear seats split folding seatbacks with this feature, either side of the rear seatback can be folded down for more cargo space. { warning if either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. T...

  • Page 46

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 2-12 seats and restraints raising the seatbacks to raise the seatback: 1. Lift the lever located on top of the seatback. Raise the seatback and release the lever. The rear seat lock indicator (a) extends when the seatback is unlocked. 2. Tilt the s...

  • Page 47: Safety Belts

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 seats and restraints 2-13 rear seat pass-through door the vehicle may have a rear seat pass-through door located in the center of the rear seatback. Fold down the center armrest and push down on the latch to open the door. Safety belts this section...

  • Page 48

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 2-14 seats and restraints a few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person would not survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Witho...

  • Page 49

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 seats and restraints 2-15 the person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... Or the instrument panel... Or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to...

  • Page 50

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 2-16 seats and restraints questions and answers about safety belts q: will i be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if i am wearing a safety belt? A: you could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But your chance of being conscious d...

  • Page 51

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 seats and restraints 2-17 how to wear safety belts properly this section is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and infant...

  • Page 52

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 2-18 seats and restraints q: what is wrong with this? A: the shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give as much protection this way. { warning you can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too mu...

  • Page 53

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 seats and restraints 2-19 q: what is wrong with this? A: the belt is buckled in the wrong buckle. { warning you can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The b...

  • Page 54

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 2-20 seats and restraints { warning you can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen, not on the...

  • Page 55

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 seats and restraints 2-21 q: what is wrong with this? A: the belt is behind the body. { warning you can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Your body coul...

  • Page 56

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 2-22 seats and restraints lap-shoulder belt all seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. 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...

  • Page 57

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 seats and restraints 2-23 to unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. For outboard seating positions, slide the latch plate up the safety belt webbing when the safety belt is not in use. The latch plate should rest on the stitching on ...

  • Page 58

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 2-24 seats and restraints safety belt pretensioners this vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants. Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the safety belt assembly. They can help tighten the...

  • Page 59

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 seats and restraints 2-25 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. { warning a safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. Th...

  • Page 60

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 2-26 seats and restraints safety belt use during pregnancy safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a l...

  • Page 61

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 seats and restraints 2-27 safety belt care keep belts clean and dry. { warning do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap...

  • Page 62: Airbag System

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 2-28 seats and restraints airbag system the vehicle has the following airbags: . A frontal airbag for the driver. . A frontal airbag for the right front passenger. . A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver. . A seat-mounted side impact air...

  • Page 63

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 seats and restraints 2-29 here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: { warning you can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt — even if you have airbags. Airbags are designed to wor...

  • Page 64

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 2-30 seats and restraints there is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See...

  • Page 65

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 seats and restraints 2-31 driver side shown, passenger side similar the seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door. Driver side shown, passenger side similar the ro...

  • Page 66

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 2-32 seats and restraints when should an airbag inflate? Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver's or right front passenger'...

  • Page 67

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 seats and restraints 2-33 inflate if the crash severity is above the system's designed threshold level. The threshold level can vary with specific vehicle design. Seat-mounted side impact airbags are not intended to inflate in frontal impacts, near...

  • Page 68

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 2-34 seats and restraints rollover capable roof-rail airbags are designed to help contain the head and chest of occupants in the outboard seating positions in the first and second rows. The rollover capable roof-rail airbags are designed to help re...

  • Page 69

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 seats and restraints 2-35 you can lock the doors, turn off the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers by using the controls for those features. { warning a crash severe enough to inflate the airbags may have also damaged important functions in ...

  • Page 70

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 2-36 seats and restraints passenger sensing system the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle is started. United ...

  • Page 71

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 seats and restraints 2-37 { warning a child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inf...

  • Page 72

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 2-38 seats and restraints when the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat‐mounted side impact airbag, the off indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbags are off. See passenger...

  • Page 73

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 seats and restraints 2-39 5. If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, turn the vehicle off. Then slightly recline the vehicle seatback and adjust the seat cushion, if adjustable, to make ...

  • Page 74

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 2-40 seats and restraints additional factors affecting system operation safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status...

  • Page 75

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 seats and restraints 2-41 adding equipment to the airbag-equipped vehicle q: is there anything i might add to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly? A: yes. If you add things that change the vehicle's frame, ...

  • Page 76

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 2-42 seats and restraints q: because i have a disability, i have to get my vehicle modified. How can i find out whether this will affect my airbag system? A: if you have questions, call customer assistance. The phone numbers and addresses for custo...

  • Page 77: Child Restraints

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 seats and restraints 2-43 if an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. See your dealer for service. If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on when you are driving, the airbag system may ...

  • Page 78

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 2-44 seats and restraints q: what is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap b...

  • Page 79

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 seats and restraints 2-45 { warning never do this. Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, the child would not...

  • Page 80

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 2-46 seats and restraints children who are not restrained properly can strike other people, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. { warning never do this. Never hold an infant or a child while riding in a vehicle. Due to crash forces, an infant or a...

  • Page 81

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 seats and restraints 2-47 q: what are the different types of add-on child restraints? A: add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle's owner, are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into co...

  • Page 82

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 2-48 seats and restraints child restraint systems (a) rear‐facing infant seat a rear-facing infant seat (a) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, ac...

  • Page 83

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 seats and restraints 2-49 securing an add-on child restraint in the vehicle { warning a child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the ve...

  • Page 84

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 2-50 seats and restraints where to put the restraint according to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. We recommend t...

  • Page 85

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 seats and restraints 2-51 child restraints and booster seats vary considerably in size, and some may fit in certain seating positions better than others. Always make sure the child restraint is properly secured. Depending on where you place the chi...

  • Page 86

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 2-52 seats and restraints lower anchors and tethers for children (latch system) the latch system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier. The latch system uses a...

  • Page 87

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 seats and restraints 2-53 your child restraint may have a single tether (a) or a dual tether (c). Either will have a single attachment (b) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use wit...

  • Page 88

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 2-54 seats and restraints top tether anchors the top tether anchors for each rear seating position are located under the covers, on the back of the rear seatback. Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating posit...

  • Page 89

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 seats and restraints 2-55 { warning children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten. Buckle any unused safety belts behind the child restraint so children canno...

  • Page 90

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 2-56 seats and restraints 2.2. Route, attach and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions: if the rear outboard seating position you are using has an adjustable head restraint and you are ...

  • Page 91

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 seats and restraints 2-57 if the rear center seating position you are using has an adjustable headrest and you are using a single tether, lower the headrest to its stowed position and route the tether over the headrest. 3. Push and pull the child r...

  • Page 92

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 2-58 seats and restraints in canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. If the child restraint does not have the latch system, you will be using the safety belt to secure the ch...

  • Page 93

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 seats and restraints 2-59 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 belt back into the retractor. When installing a forward-facing ch...

  • Page 94

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 2-60 seats and restraints a label on the sun visor says, “never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” this is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. { warning a child in a rear-facing child restraint can...

  • Page 95

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 seats and restraints 2-61 in canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Follow the instru...

  • Page 96

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 2-62 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 belt back into the retractor. When installing a forward-facing c...

  • Page 97: Storage

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 storage 3-1 storage storage compartments glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 front storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 armrest storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 c...

  • Page 98

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 3-2 storage for large containers, push the button to move aside the divider and make the cupholder deeper. For small containers, push down on the top edge of the divider to lock it back in place to make the cupholder shorter. Front storage a storage...

  • Page 99: Additional Storage

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 storage 3-3 additional storage features cargo cover for vehicles with the dual position cargo cover, it can be used to cover items in the cargo area of the vehicle. Install the cargo cover 1. Hold the cartridge so that the pull‐out shade faces the r...

  • Page 100

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 3-4 storage 8. Insert the shade's pin into the bent slot (b) and slide it to the first stop (c) to totally conceal the cargo area. The shade can also be positioned at second stop (a) to partially cover cargo. Remove the cargo cover 1. Remove the cov...

  • Page 101

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 storage 3-5 cargo management system to open the cargo management system, press on the bottom of handle assembly to unlatch it and lift up on the handle. A prop rod locks to hold the cover up when opened. Four hooks are located on the inside cover an...

  • Page 102

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 3-6 storage storing the cargo management system cover access the rear areas of the cargo management system: { warning an improperly latched and closed cargo cover, or cargo cover left in the open position, could be thrown about the vehicle during a ...

  • Page 103

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 storage 3-7 d-ring sliders there are four d-ring sliders that move along rails on both sides of the cargo management area. These can be used as tie-downs when storing cargo. Installing d-ring sliders to install the d-ring sliders (a), insert it into...

  • Page 104

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 3-8 storage storing the u-rail gate remove the gate from the u-rail by pressing the button and lifting upward. 1. Lift the cargo management system cover. 2. Release the cover from the prop rod as described in previous steps. 3. Insert the top of the...

  • Page 105

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 storage 3-9 there are four openings in the headliner, two located behind the front seats and two behind the rear seats. 1. Insert the top corners of the cargo net into the large opening in the headliner and secure by sliding them into the small open...

  • Page 106: Roof Rack System

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 3-10 storage 6. Pull on the straps to tighten the net. Cargo net storage the cargo net can be removed from the vehicle and stored in the cargo management system. 1. Disconnect the net from the roof openings and the tethers. 2. Press the red button ...

  • Page 107

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 storage 3-11 for vehicles with a roof rack, the rack can be used to load items. For roof racks that do not have cross rails included, gm certified cross rails can be purchased as an accessory. See your dealer for additional information. Notice: loa...

  • Page 108: Notes

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 3-12 storage 2 notes.

  • Page 109: Instruments And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 instruments and controls 4-1 instruments and controls instrument panel overview instrument panel overview . . . . 4-4 controls steering wheel adjustment . . . 4-6 steering wheel controls . . . . . . 4-6 horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 110

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 4-2 instruments and controls vehicle messages vehicle messages . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33 battery voltage and charging messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33 brake system messages . . . . 4-34 compass messages . . . . . . . . . 4-34 cruis...

  • Page 111: Notes

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 instruments and controls 4-3 2 notes.

  • Page 112: Instrument Panel Overview

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 4-4 instruments and controls instrument panel overview.

  • Page 113

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 instruments and controls 4-5 a. Air vents on page 7‑6. B. Turn and lane‐change lever. See turn and lane-change signals on page 5‑5. Driver information center (dic) controls. See driver information center (dic) on page 4‑29. C. Cruise control on page...

  • Page 114: Controls

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 4-6 instruments and controls controls steering wheel adjustment to adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel up or down. 3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you. 4. Pull the lever up to lock the...

  • Page 115

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 instruments and controls 4-7 $ / c (end call / mute): press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. For vehicles with onstar ® or bluetooth systems, press to reject an incoming call, or end a current call. Srce: press...

  • Page 116

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 4-8 instruments and controls wipe parking if the ignition is turned lock/off while the wipers are on 1, 2 or & , they will immediately stop. If the windshield wiper lever is then moved to off before the driver door is opened or within 10 minutes, th...

  • Page 117

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 instruments and controls 4-9 rear window wiper/washer the rear wiper controls are on the end of the windshield wiper lever. Press the upper or lower portion of the button to control the rear wiper and rear wiper delay. The system turns off when the ...

  • Page 118

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 4-10 instruments and controls see washer fluid on page 9‑23 for information on filling the windshield washer fluid. { warning in freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the...

  • Page 119

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 instruments and controls 4-11 to turn the digital clock on or off: 1. Press the config button. 2. Select time and date settings. 3. Select clock displayed. 4. Press menu/select to turn the clock on or off. Setting the time and date 1. Press the con...

  • Page 120

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 4-12 instruments and controls there is a small cap that must be removed to access the accessory power outlet. When not using the outlet be sure to cover it with the protective cap. Notice: leaving electrical equipment plugged in for an extended per...

  • Page 121: Warning Lights,

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 instruments and controls 4-13 ashtrays there may be an ashtray located under the climate control system on the instrument panel. Press the door to release the ashtray. To empty the ashtray, remove it from the instrument panel by holding the edges a...

  • Page 122

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 4-14 instruments and controls instrument cluster united states version shown, canada similar.

  • Page 123

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 instruments and controls 4-15 speedometer the speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). Odometer the odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles. This v...

  • Page 124

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 4-16 instruments and controls fuel economy gauge us for vehicles equipped with this gauge, it shows the fuel economy that the vehicle is currently achieving. Min: is the minimum fuel economy. This least efficient fuel economy usually occurs during ...

  • Page 125

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 instruments and controls 4-17 engine coolant temperature gauge united states canada this gauge measures the temperature of the vehicle's engine. If the indicator needle moves into the shaded area, the engine is too hot. A temperature indicator ligh...

  • Page 126

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 4-18 instruments and controls the front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop or other electronic device. To turn off the warning light and or chi...

  • Page 127

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 instruments and controls 4-19 { warning if the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means the airbag system might not be working properly. The airbags in the vehicle might not inflate in a crash...

  • Page 128

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 4-20 instruments and controls if, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer for service. { warning if the...

  • Page 129

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 instruments and controls 4-21 this light comes on when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the check engine light comes on and stays on, w...

  • Page 130

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 4-22 instruments and controls light on steady: an emission control system malfunction has been detected on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. An emission system malfunction might be corrected. . Make sure the fuel cap is fully in...

  • Page 131

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 instruments and controls 4-23 . The vehicle will not pass this inspection if the obd ii (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered...

  • Page 132

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 4-24 instruments and controls electric parking brake light metric english for vehicles with the electric park brake (epb), this light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer....

  • Page 133

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 instruments and controls 4-25 if both abs and brake warning lights are on, the vehicle's antilock brakes are not functioning and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See your dealer for service. See brake system warning light on page 4‑23. S...

  • Page 134

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 4-26 instruments and controls the indicator/warning light flashes while the stabilitrak or tcs system is working to control the vehicle on a low traction surface. If the tcs/stabilitrak warning light comes on and stays on while driving, try to rese...

  • Page 135

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 instruments and controls 4-27 notice: lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil. The oil pressure light shou...

  • Page 136

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 4-28 instruments and controls security light this light flashes when the security system is activated. For more information, see vehicle security on page 1‑17. High-beam on light this light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See head...

  • Page 137: Information Displays

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 instruments and controls 4-29 lamps on reminder for vehicles with the lamps on reminder light, it comes on when the lights are in use. Cruise control light the cruise control light is white whenever the cruise control is set, and turns green when t...

  • Page 138

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 4-30 instruments and controls dic operation and displays the dic has different displays which can be accessed by using the dic buttons located on the turn signal lever located on the left side of the steering wheel. The dic displays trip, fuel, veh...

  • Page 139

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 instruments and controls 4-31 the average fuel economy can be reset by pressing set while the average fuel economy display is showing. The instantaneous fuel economy display shows the current fuel economy in either liters per 100 kilometers (l/100 ...

  • Page 140

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 4-32 instruments and controls digital speedometer the speedometer shows how fast the vehicle is moving in either miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). The speedometer cannot be reset. Blank display this display shows no information. V...

  • Page 141: Vehicle Messages

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 instruments and controls 4-33 battery voltage this display, available on some vehicles, shows the current battery voltage. If the voltage is in the normal range, the value will display. For example, the display may read battery voltage 15.0 volts. ...

  • Page 142

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 4-34 instruments and controls service battery charging system this message is displayed when there is a fault in the battery charging system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. Brake system messages brake fluid low this message is display...

  • Page 143

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 instruments and controls 4-35 door ajar messages door open a door open symbol will be displayed on the dic showing which door is open. If the vehicle has been shifted out of p (park), a door open message will also be displayed. Close the door compl...

  • Page 144

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 4-36 instruments and controls engine oil messages change engine oil soon this message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed. When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset the oil life system. See engine oil life system on page 9‑12 an...

  • Page 145

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 instruments and controls 4-37 key and lock messages no remote detected this message displays when trying to start the vehicle if the keyless access system does not detect a rke transmitter. The transmitter battery may be weak. See “starting the veh...

  • Page 146

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 4-38 instruments and controls turn signal on this message is displayed if the turn signal has been left on. Turn off the turn signal. Object detection system messages park assist off this message is displayed when the park assist system has been tu...

  • Page 147

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 instruments and controls 4-39 airbag system messages service airbag this message is displayed if there is a problem with the airbag system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. Safety belt messages buckle seatbelt this message displays as a...

  • Page 148

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 4-40 instruments and controls tire messages service tire monitor system this message displays if there is a problem with the tire pressure monitor system (tpms). See tire pressure monitor operation on page 9‑62 for more information. Tire learning a...

  • Page 149: Vehicle

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 instruments and controls 4-41 vehicle reminder messages ice possible drive with care this message is displayed when ice conditions are possible. Turn wiper control to intermittent first this message is displayed when attempting to adjust the interm...

  • Page 150

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 4-42 instruments and controls climate and air quality select the climate and air quality menu and the following will be displayed: . Auto fan speed . Air quality sensor . Remote start auto seat cool . Remote start auto heated seats . Auto defog . A...

  • Page 151

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 instruments and controls 4-43 auto rear defog this will allow you to turn the auto rear defog on or off. Press the menu / select knob when auto rear defog is highlighted to open the menu. Turn the knob to highlight on or off. Press the knob to conf...

  • Page 152

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 4-44 instruments and controls lighting select the lighting menu and the following will be displayed: . Vehicle locator lights . Exit lighting vehicle locator lights this allows the vehicle locator lights to be turned on or off. Press the menu / sel...

  • Page 153

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 instruments and controls 4-45 remote lock/unlock/start select remote lock/unlock/start and the following will be displayed: . Unlock feedback (lights) . Locking feedback . Door unlock options . Passive door lock . Passive door unlock . Memory remot...

  • Page 154: Onstar

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 4-46 instruments and controls passive door unlock if the vehicle has the keyless access system, this feature allows you to select which doors will automatically unlock when you open the driver’s door with the keyless access transmitter present. Pre...

  • Page 155

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 instruments and controls 4-47 how onstar service works q : this blue button connects you to a specially trained onstar advisor to verify your account information and to answer questions. ] : push this red emergency button to get priority help from ...

  • Page 156: Universal Remote

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 4-48 instruments and controls location information about the vehicle is only available if the gps satellite signals are unobstructed and available. The vehicle must have a working electrical system, including adequate battery power, for the onstar ...

  • Page 157

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 instruments and controls 4-49 universal remote system programming if the vehicle has this feature, you will see these buttons with one led indicator next to them in the headliner. This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control tra...

  • Page 158

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 4-50 instruments and controls to program up to three devices: 1. Hold the end of your hand-held transmitter about 3 to 8 cm (1 to 3 inches) away from the universal home remote buttons while keeping the indicator light in view. The hand-held transmi...

  • Page 159

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 instruments and controls 4-51 “learn” or “smart” buttons 4. After steps 1 through 3 have been completed, locate the “learn” or “smart” button inside the garage on the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). The name and color of the button m...

  • Page 160

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 4-52 instruments and controls if you live in canada, or you are having difficulty programming a gate operator or garage door opener by using the “programming universal home remote” procedures, regardless of where you live, replace step 2 under “pro...

  • Page 161: Lighting

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 lighting 5-1 lighting exterior lighting exterior lamp controls . . . . . . . . 5-1 headlamp high/low-beam changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 flash-to-pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 daytime running lamps (drl) . . . . ....

  • Page 162

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 5-2 lighting ; (parking lamps): turns the parking lamps on together with the following: . Taillamps . License plate lamps . Instrument panel lights 2 (headlamps): turns the headlamps on together with the following lamps listed below. A warning chime...

  • Page 163

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 lighting 5-3 when the drl are on, only the low‐beam headlamps, at a reduced level of brightness, will be on. The high‐beam headlamps, taillamps, sidemarker, instrument panel and other lamps will not be on. The headlamps automatically change from drl...

  • Page 164

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 5-4 lighting curve lighting the xenon light beam pivots based on the steering wheel position and vehicle speed of at least 10 km/h (6 mph). The headlamps shine at an angle of up to 15 degrees to the right or left of the direction of travel. Motorway...

  • Page 165

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 lighting 5-5 see vehicle personalization on page 4‑41 to select the delay time. You can also select no delay time. If the ignition is turned off with the exterior lamp control in the parking lamp or headlamp position, the twilight sentinel ® delay w...

  • Page 166: Interior Lighting

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 5-6 lighting front fog lamps for vehicles with front fog lamps, the button is located on the exterior lamp control, on the outboard side of the steering wheel. The ignition and the low‐beam headlamps must be on to turn on the fog lamps. # : press to...

  • Page 167: Infotainment

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 infotainment system 6-1 infotainment system introduction introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 theft-deterrent feature . . . . . . . 6-2 overview (radio with cd ) . . . . 6-3 overview (radio with cd/dvd and mem ) . . . . . . . . 6-5...

  • Page 168

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 6-2 infotainment system to minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving, do the following while the vehicle is parked: . Become familiar with the operation and controls of the audio system. . Set up the tone, speaker adjustments, and preset ...

  • Page 169

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 infotainment system 6-3 overview (radio with cd) a. Vol/ o . Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume. B. Buttons 1 to 6 . Radio: saves and selects favorite stations. C. Tune . Radio: manually selects radio stations. . Cd: selects tracks. D...

  • Page 170

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 6-4 infotainment system f. L seek . Radio: seeks the next station. . Cd: selects the next track or fast forwards within a track. G. Z cd eject . Removes a disc from the cd slot. H. Cd . Selects the cd player when listening to a different audio sourc...

  • Page 171

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 infotainment system 6-5 overview (radio with cd/dvd and mem) a. Vol/ o . Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume. B. Buttons 1 to 6 . Radio: saves and selects favorite stations. . Mem: saves and selects favorite tracks and playlists. C. Tu...

  • Page 172

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 6-6 infotainment system d. Fav . Radio: opens the favorites list. . Mem: opens the favorites list. E. G seek . Radio: seeks the previous station. . Cd/dvd: selects the previous track or rewinds within a track. . Mem: selects the previous track or re...

  • Page 173

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 infotainment system 6-7 p. Del . Mem: delete the current track from mem. Q. O rec . Cd/dvd: records content from audio cds and mp3/wma cds. . Aux: records content from usb mass storage devices. R. Phone . Opens the phone main menu. . Mutes the audio...

  • Page 174

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 6-8 infotainment system 0 back: press to: . Exit a menu. . Return from a submenu screen to the previous menu screen. . Delete the last character in a sequence. Selecting a menu option 1. Turn the menu/select knob to move the highlighted bar. 2. Pres...

  • Page 175

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 infotainment system 6-9 entering a character sequence 1. Turn the menu/select knob to highlight the character. 2. Press the menu/select button to select the character. Press the 0 back button to delete the last character in the sequence or press and...

  • Page 176

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 6-10 infotainment system dsp (digital signal processing) settings for vehicles with dsp, it is used to provide a choice of different listening experiences. . 2.0 normal ‐ select this setting to adjust the audio for normal mode. This provides the be...

  • Page 177: Radio

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 infotainment system 6-11 auto volume the auto volume feature automatically adjusts the radio volume to compensate for road and wind noise as the vehicle speeds up or slows down, so that the volume level is consistent. The level of volume compensati...

  • Page 178

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 6-12 infotainment system rds (radio data system) the radio may have rds. The rds feature is available for use only on fm stations that broadcast rds information. This feature only works when the information from the radio station is available. In r...

  • Page 179

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 infotainment system 6-13 station lists 1. Turn the menu/select knob. 2. Select am or fm station list. All receivable stations in the current reception area are displayed. If a station list has not been created, an automatic station search is done. ...

  • Page 180

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 6-14 infotainment system time shifting (radio with cd/dvd and mem) the radio with mem time shift feature can rewind 20 minutes of fm/am content. While listening to the radio, the content from the current station is always being buffered. Press the ...

  • Page 181

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 infotainment system 6-15 control buttons the buttons used to control the xm radio are: radio/band: press to turn the radio on and choose between am, fm, and xm™, if equipped. G seek / l seek: press to go to the previous or next channel. Fav: press ...

  • Page 182

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 6-16 infotainment system to select a channel using the menu: 1. Turn the menu knob and select channel list. 2. Select the desired channel. Selecting a channel using the menu system 1. Turn the menu knob. 2. Select xm category list. 3. Select the ca...

  • Page 183

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 infotainment system 6-17 pausing xm with the vehicle turned off if xm is paused when the vehicle is turned off, the radio continues to buffer the current radio station for up to 20 minutes. If the vehicle is turned back on within 20 minutes, the ra...

  • Page 184

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 6-18 infotainment system xm not available: if this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver could have a fault. Consult with your dealer. Radio reception frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio rece...

  • Page 185: Audio Players

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 infotainment system 6-19 audio players cd player (radio with cd) the cd player can play audio cds and mp3 cds. The cd player will not play 8 cm (3 in) cds. Care of cds sound quality can be reduced due to disc quality, recording method, quality of t...

  • Page 186

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 6-20 infotainment system inserting a cd with the printed side facing up, insert a disc into the cd slot until it is drawn in. Removing a cd press the z button. The disc is pushed out of the cd slot. If the disc is not removed after it is ejected, i...

  • Page 187

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 infotainment system 6-21 tracks can be searched by: . Playlists . Artists . Albums . Song titles . Genres . Folder view to search for tracks: 1. Turn the menu/select knob. 2. Select search. 3. Select: playlists, artists, albums, song titles, genres...

  • Page 188

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 6-22 infotainment system mem/dvd/aux: press to choose between the mem, cd/dvd, and aux. L seek/ g seek : press to select tracks or to fast forward or rewind within a track. Info: press to display additional information about the disc that may be av...

  • Page 189

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 infotainment system 6-23 playing an mp3 cd or dvd files that are not stored in folders are displayed in the root directory (disc). The search rate increases if the menu/select knob is continuously turned while searching in a list. Selecting an mp3 ...

  • Page 190

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 6-24 infotainment system playing a dvd‐v see rear seat entertainment (rse) system on page 6‑36 for information about how to control a video dvd using the wireless remote control. Selecting a chapter using the control buttons: . Press g seek or l se...

  • Page 191

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 infotainment system 6-25 mass storage media (mem) infotainment systems with mem storage are able to record up to 1.1 gb (gigabyte) of music from audio cds, mp3/wma/aac discs, and usb storage devices. The mem player can also time shift audio from am...

  • Page 192

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 6-26 infotainment system stopping the recording press the o rec button while recording from an audio cd to display the stop recording option. Select “stop recording song to mem”. Renaming recorded discs discs that have been recorded to mem can be r...

  • Page 193

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 infotainment system 6-27 playing from mem playing back a previously recorded cd turn the tune knob to select a track if mem is already playing from the previously recorded disc. 1. Select recorded disc list. 2. Select the disc. 3. Select the track....

  • Page 194

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 6-28 infotainment system saving mem tracks as favorites favorites can be saved by pressing and holding one of the 1 to 6 buttons. Favorites can be stored according to the following list: playlist: adds currently playing track to the playlist select...

  • Page 195

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 infotainment system 6-29 3.5 mm auxiliary input jack connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to the 3.5 mm auxiliary input jack to use a portable audio player. Playback of an audio device that is connected to the 3.5 mm auxiliary input jack can only be con...

  • Page 196

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 6-30 infotainment system on: repeats the current track. Off: playback starts from the beginning of the current track after the last track finishes. Connecting and controlling a playsforsure device (pfd) or zune™ connecting a pfd or zune connect the...

  • Page 197

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 infotainment system 6-31 tracks can be searched for by: . Playlists* . Artists . Albums . Song titles . Genres . Folder view *this only displays if a playlist is found on the device. To search for tracks: 1. Turn the menu/select knob. 2. Select sea...

  • Page 198

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 6-32 infotainment system pairing information: . Up to five devices can be paired to the system. . The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving. . The infotainment system automatically links with the first available paired device in th...

  • Page 199

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 infotainment system 6-33 4. Some devices may require a pin number in order to complete the pairing process. Locate the device named “gmusicconnect” in the list on the bluetooth device and follow the instructions on the device to enter the four digi...

  • Page 200

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 6-34 infotainment system controlling a bluetooth ® device bluetooth devices that support avrcp (audio/video remote control profile) version 1.0 may be able to be controlled by the infotainment system. Press and release g seek / l seek to skip track...

  • Page 201

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 infotainment system 6-35 connecting and controlling an ipod™ not all ipod's can be controlled by the infotainment system. Connecting an ipod connect the ipod to the usb port. Selecting a track using the control buttons: . Press g seek or l seek to ...

  • Page 202: Rear Seat

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 6-36 infotainment system selecting a track using the control buttons: . Press g seek or l seek to select the previous or next track. . Turn the tune knob to select a track in the current sub menu. The track will start to play. Selecting a track in ...

  • Page 203

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 infotainment system 6-37 in severe or extreme weather conditions the rse system may not work until the temperature is within the operating range. The operating range is above −20°c (−4°f) and below 60°c (140°f). If the temperature is outside of thi...

  • Page 204

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 6-38 infotainment system infrared transmitters are on the top of the left seatback video screen. The headphones shut off automatically to save the battery power if the rse system and rsa are shut off or if the headphones are out of range of the tra...

  • Page 205

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 infotainment system 6-39 changing the source on the video display screens the image from the auxiliary device can be switched between the video display screens. To change the display: 1. Press the aux button on the remote control to change the sour...

  • Page 206

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 6-40 infotainment system video screens the video screens are located in the back of the driver and front passenger seats. To use the video screen: 1. Push the release button located on the seatback console. 2. Move the screen to the desired viewing...

  • Page 207

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 infotainment system 6-41 if a cd, dvd, or mp3 disc is in the radio dvd slot, the remote control o button can be used to turn on the video screen display and start the disc. The infotainment system can also turn on the video screen display. See cd/d...

  • Page 208

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 6-42 infotainment system depending on the infotainment system in the vehicle, dvd playback may be slowed down by pressing s then [ . Reverse slow play by pressing s then r . Press s again to cancel slow play. T (previous track/chapter): press to go...

  • Page 209

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 infotainment system 6-43 replacing the remote control if the remote control becomes lost or damaged, a new universal remote control can be purchased. Use a toshiba ® code set for replacement universal remote controls. Battery replacement to change ...

  • Page 210

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 6-44 infotainment system tips and troubleshooting chart (cont'd) problem recommended action the auxiliary source is running but there is no picture or sound. Check that the rse video screen is in the auxiliary source mode by pressing the aux button...

  • Page 211

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 infotainment system 6-45 dvd distortion video distortion can occur when operating cellular phones, scanners, cb radios, global position systems (gps)*, two-way radios, mobile fax, or walkie talkies. It might be necessary to turn off the dvd player ...

  • Page 212

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 6-46 infotainment system p (power): press to turn the rsa on or off. Volume: turn to increase or decrease the volume of the wired headphones. The left knob controls the left headphones and the right knob controls the right. Use the volume control o...

  • Page 213: Phone

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 infotainment system 6-47 when a cd or dvd audio disc is playing, press prog to go to the beginning of the disc or display disc info. If the front seat passengers are listening to a disc, this function may be inactive on some radios. When a disc is ...

  • Page 214

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 6-48 infotainment system voice recognition the voice recognition system uses commands to control the system and dial phone numbers. Noise: the system may not recognize voice commands if there is too much background noise. When to speak: a tone soun...

  • Page 215

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 infotainment system 6-49 . Only one paired cell phone can be connected to the bluetooth system at a time. . Pairing should only need to be completed once, unless changes to the pairing information have been made or the phone is deleted. To link to ...

  • Page 216

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 6-50 infotainment system linking to a different phone in order to link to a different phone, the new phone must be in the vehicle and available to be connected to the bluetooth system before the process is started. 1. Press the config button. 2. Se...

  • Page 217

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 infotainment system 6-51 accepting a call turn the menu/select knob to “answer” and press the menu/select knob to accept the call. Declining a call turn the menu/select knob to “decline” and press the menu/ select knob to decline the call. Switchin...

  • Page 218

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 6-52 infotainment system bluetooth (voice recognition) pairing a bluetooth cell phone must be paired to the bluetooth system and then connected to the vehicle before it can be used. See the cell phone manufacturers user guide for bluetooth function...

  • Page 219

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 infotainment system 6-53 4. Start the pairing process on the cell phone that will be paired to the vehicle. Reference the cell phone manufacturers user guide for information on this process. Locate the device named “general motors” in the list on t...

  • Page 220

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 6-54 infotainment system linking to a different phone 1. Press b / g . The system responds with a tone. After the tone say “hands free”. The system responds “ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “bluetooth”. The system responds “bluetooth ready” follo...

  • Page 221

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 infotainment system 6-55 3. Say the complete phone number to be stored at once with no pauses. . If the system recognizes the number the response is “ok, storing”. . If the system does not recognize the phone number, the response is “store ”. “plea...

  • Page 222

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 6-56 infotainment system 5. Say a name tag for the phone number. The name tag is recorded and the system responds “about to store tag>. Does that sound ok?”. . If the name tag does not sound correct, say “no” and repeat step 5. . If the name tag so...

  • Page 223

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 infotainment system 6-57 to delete all name tags: 1. Press b / g . The system responds with a tone. After the tone say “hands free”. The system responds “ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “delete all name tags”. The system responds “you are about t...

  • Page 224

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 6-58 infotainment system using the digit dial command 1. Press b / g . The system responds with a tone. After the tone say “hands free”. The system responds “ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “digit dial”. The system responds “digit dial using , pl...

  • Page 225

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 infotainment system 6-59 using the re‐dial command 1. Press b / g . The system responds with a tone. After the tone say “hands free”. The system responds with “ready” followed by a tone. 2. After the tone, say “re‐dial”. The system responds “re‐dia...

  • Page 226

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 6-60 infotainment system muting a call during a call, all sounds from inside the vehicle can be muted so that the person on the other end of the call cannot hear them. To mute a call 1. Press b g . The system responds “ready” followed by a tone. 2....

  • Page 227

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 infotainment system 6-61 to access contacts stored in the cell phone: 1. Press b / g . The system responds with a tone. After the tone say “hands free”. The system responds “ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “bluetooth”. The system responds “blueto...

  • Page 228

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 6-62 infotainment system sending a stored name tag during a call 1. Press b g . The system responds “ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “send name tag.” the system responds “say a name tag to send tones” followed by a tone. 3. Say the name tag to se...

  • Page 229

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 infotainment system 6-63 bluetooth (navigation) for information about how to navigate the menu system using the infotainment controls, see “overview” under introduction, in the navigation supplement. Bluetooth pairing to make calls with a bluetooth...

  • Page 230

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 6-64 infotainment system 3. Select “add new phone”, the pairing process will begin searching for bluetooth devices on your cellular phone. See the cell phone manufacturer's user guide for information on this process. If the “add new gps device” opt...

  • Page 231

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 infotainment system 6-65 listing all paired and connected phones 1. Press the config control button repeatedly until the phone menu is shown or press the phone tab displayed on the screen. 2. Select the bluetooth submenu. 3. Select the device list ...

  • Page 232

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 6-66 infotainment system deleting a paired phone 1. Press the config control button repeatedly until the phone menu is shown or press the phone tab on the screen. 2. Select the bluetooth submenu. 3. Select the device list submenu. 4. Select the pho...

  • Page 233

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 infotainment system 6-67 5. Once a phone has been deleted, the only way to connect back to that phone is to pair the phone again. See “bluetooth pairing” earlier before the process is started. Linking to a different phone in order to link to a diff...

  • Page 234

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 6-68 infotainment system 4. Select the phone to be linked and then follow the on screen prompts. 5. The phone menu will be displayed with the name of the phone linked. Making a call press 5 located on the faceplate of the infotainment system, to ac...

  • Page 235

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 infotainment system 6-69 2. Enter the desired number by touching the appropriate buttons on the screen or using the rotary knob. 3. Press the call button to make the call. Accepting or declining an incoming call when an incoming call is received, t...

  • Page 236

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 6-70 infotainment system call waiting call waiting must be supported on the bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work. Switching calls (only available with call waiting) this feature allows you to switch between calls, mak...

  • Page 237

    Black plate (71,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 infotainment system 6-71 ending a call 1. Press the 5 control button. 2. Select hang up. Mute or unmute a call 1. Press the 5 control button. 2. Select the mute call option to mute the call. 3. Select the mute call option again to unmute the call. ...

  • Page 238: Notes

    Black plate (72,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 6-72 infotainment system 2 notes.

  • Page 239: Climate Controls

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 climate controls 7-1 climate controls climate control systems dual automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 rear climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5 air vents air vents . . ....

  • Page 240

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 7-2 climate controls j. Recirculation k. Outside air l. Rear window defogger automatic operation the system automatically controls the fan speed, air delivery, air conditioning and recirculation in order to heat or cool the vehicle to the desired te...

  • Page 241

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 climate controls 7-3 - (defog): clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield and floor outlets. 8 (upper): air is directed to the windshield outlets. 7 (hi-level): air is divided between the windshield and instrument pane...

  • Page 242

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 7-4 climate controls rear window defogger = (rear window defogger): press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. The rear window defogger turns off automatically after about 10 minutes. If turned on again it runs for about 5 minutes before turn...

  • Page 243

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 climate controls 7-5 rear climate control system for vehicles with the rear heat and air conditioning controls, they are integrated with the rear seat audio controls located in the center console. Rear climate control with rear seat audio controls a...

  • Page 244: Air Vents

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 7-6 climate controls automatic operation auto: press n until the auto setting is selected to control the rear temperature, air delivery, and fan speed automatically. Manual operation d c (fan control): press these buttons on the rear seat audio cont...

  • Page 245: Driving And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 driving and operating 8-1 driving and operating driving information driving for better fuel economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 defensive driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 drunk driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 contr...

  • Page 246: Driving Information

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 8-2 driving and operating towing general towing information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-52 driving characteristics and towing tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-52 trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-56 towing equipment . . ...

  • Page 247

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 driving and operating 8-3 defensive driving defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” the first step in driving defensively is to wear your safety belt, see safety belts on page 2‑13. { warning assume that other road users (pedestrians...

  • Page 248

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 8-4 driving and operating this means that when anyone who has been drinking — driver or passenger — is in a crash, that person's chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking. Control of a vehicle ...

  • Page 249

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 driving and operating 8-5 applied. Once the power assist is used up, it can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push. Adding non‐dealer accessories can affect vehicle performance. See accessories and modifications on page 9‑3. ...

  • Page 250

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 8-6 driving and operating the fact that such emergency situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly. Off-road recovery the vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a...

  • Page 251

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 driving and operating 8-7 of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel, or other material is on the road. For safety, slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because st...

  • Page 252

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 8-8 driving and operating other rainy weather tips besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include: . Allow extra following distance. . Pass with caution. . Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape. . Keep the windshield washer fl...

  • Page 253

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 driving and operating 8-9 { warning coasting downhill in n (neutral) or with the ignition off is dangerous. The brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down and they could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor bra...

  • Page 254

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 8-10 driving and operating blizzard conditions being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby. If possible, use the roadside service on page 12‑6. To get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe:...

  • Page 255

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 driving and operating 8-11 repeat this until help arrives but only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. Moving about to keep warm also helps. If it takes some time for help to arrive, now and then when you run the engine, push the acce...

  • Page 256

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 8-12 driving and operating two labels on the vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry, the tire and loading information label and the certification label. { warning do not load the vehicle any heavier than the gross vehicle weight rating ...

  • Page 257

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 driving and operating 8-13 steps for determining correct load limit 1. Locate the statement “the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed xxx kg or xxx lbs” on your vehicle's placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver...

  • Page 258

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 8-14 driving and operating example 2 a. Vehicle capacity weight for example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). B. Subtract occupant weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = 340 kg (750 lbs). C. Available cargo weight = 113 kg (250 lbs). Example 3 a. Vehicle capacity we...

  • Page 259

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 driving and operating 8-15 inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of the vehicle. This is called gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr). The gvwr includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo. The certificat...

  • Page 260

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 8-16 driving and operating the label will help you decide how much cargo and installed equipment your truck can carry. Using heavier suspension components to get added durability might not change your weight ratings. Ask your dealer to help you loa...

  • Page 261: Starting And

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 driving and operating 8-17 starting and operating new vehicle break-in notice: the vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: . Do not drive at any one constant speed, fas...

  • Page 262

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 8-18 driving and operating adjustable throttle and brake pedal if the vehicle has this feature, the position of the throttle and brake pedals can be adjusted. The switch used to adjust the pedals is located on the right side of the steering column,...

  • Page 263

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 driving and operating 8-19 if the vehicle is not in p (park), the ignition will return to acc/ accessory and display the message shift to park in the driver information center (dic). See driver information center (dic) on page 4‑29 for more informa...

  • Page 264

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 8-20 driving and operating retained accessory power (rap) these vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off: . Audio system . Power windows . Sunroof (if equipped) . Power outlets under the climate control sy...

  • Page 265

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 driving and operating 8-21 3. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and transmission gently until the oil warms up and lubricates all moving parts. 4. If the engine does not start and no dic message is displayed, ...

  • Page 266

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 8-22 driving and operating engine heater the engine coolant heater, if available, can help in cold weather conditions at or below −18°c (0°f) for easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Plug in the coolant heater at least fou...

  • Page 267

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 driving and operating 8-23 leaving the vehicle with the engine running { warning it can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. The vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in p (park) with the parking brake fi...

  • Page 268: Engine Exhaust

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 8-24 driving and operating if you still are unable to shift out of p (park): 1. Fully release the shift lever button. 2. Hold the brake pedal down and press the shift lever button again. 3. Move the shift lever to the desired position. If you still...

  • Page 269: Automatic

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 driving and operating 8-25 running the vehicle while parked it is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. { warning idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. ...

  • Page 270

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 8-26 driving and operating p (park): this position locks the front wheels. It is the best position to use when you start the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily. { warning it is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is no...

  • Page 271

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 driving and operating 8-27 n (neutral): in this position, the engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart when the vehicle is already moving, use n (neutral) only. You can also use n (neutral) when the vehicle is being towed. { warning shif...

  • Page 272

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 8-28 driving and operating manual mode driver shift control (dsc) notice: if you drive the vehicle at high rpms without upshifting while using driver shift control (dsc), you could damage the vehicle. Always upshift when necessary while using dsc. ...

  • Page 273

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 driving and operating 8-29 the transmission will only allow you to shift into gears appropriate for the vehicle speed and engine revolutions per minute (rpm). The transmission will not automatically shift to the next lower gear if the engine rpm is...

  • Page 274: Drive Systems

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 8-30 driving and operating drive systems all-wheel drive vehicles with this feature always send engine power to all four wheels. It is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions. When using a compact spare tire on an awd vehi...

  • Page 275

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 driving and operating 8-31 remember: abs does not change the time needed to get a foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, there will not be enough time to apply the brake...

  • Page 276

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 8-32 driving and operating epb apply the epb can be applied any time the vehicle is stopped. The epb is applied by momentarily lifting up on the epb switch. Once fully applied, the park brake status light will be on. While the brake is being applie...

  • Page 277

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 driving and operating 8-33 epb release may take a longer period of time than normal when this light is on. Continue to hold the switch until the park brake status light is off. If the light is on, see your dealer. Notice: driving with the parking b...

  • Page 278: Ride Control Systems

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 8-34 driving and operating ride control systems traction control system (tcs) the vehicle may have a traction control system (tcs) that limits wheel spin. On a front-wheel-drive vehicle, the system operates if it senses that one or both of the fron...

  • Page 279

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 driving and operating 8-35 notice: do not repeatedly brake or accelerate heavily when tcs is off. The vehicle's driveline could be damaged. Tcs/stabilitrak button d is located on the console. Tcs off light tcs can be turned off by pressing and rele...

  • Page 280

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 8-36 driving and operating tcs/stabilitrak light when the stability control system activates, d flashes on the instrument panel. This also occurs when traction control is activated. A noise may be heard or vibration may be felt in the brake pedal. ...

  • Page 281: Cruise Control

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 driving and operating 8-37 limited-slip rear axle vehicles with a limited-slip rear axle can give more traction on snow, mud, ice, sand, or gravel. When traction is low, this feature allows the drive wheel with the most traction to move the vehicle...

  • Page 282

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 8-38 driving and operating if the vehicle has the stabilitrak ® system and begins to limit wheel spin while using cruise control, the cruise control automatically disengages. See stabilitrak ® system on page 8‑35 or traction control system (tcs) on...

  • Page 283

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 driving and operating 8-39 increasing speed while cruise control is at a set speed if the cruise control system is already activated, . Press and hold the +res button on the steering wheel until the desired speed is reached, then release it. . To i...

  • Page 284: Object Detection

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 8-40 driving and operating object detection systems ultrasonic parking assist for vehicles with the ultrasonic front and rear parking assist (ufrpa) system, it assists the driver with parking and avoiding objects. Ufrpa operates at speeds less than...

  • Page 285

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 driving and operating 8-41 high-toned beeps heard from the front speakers are for objects detected near the front bumper. Low-toned beeps heard from the rear speakers are for objects detected near the rear bumper. When an object is detected, high o...

  • Page 286

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 8-42 driving and operating turning the system on and off the ufrpa system can be turned on and off by pressing the park assist button located next to the shift lever. The park assist button lights up when the system is on and turns off when it has ...

  • Page 287

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 driving and operating 8-43 rear vision camera (rvc) the vehicle may have a rear vision camera system. Read this entire section before using it. The rear vision camera system can assist the driver when backing up by displaying a view of the area beh...

  • Page 288

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 8-44 driving and operating turning the rear vision camera system on or off to turn the rear vision camera system on or off: 1. Shift into p (park). 2. Press the config button. 3. Select display. 4. Select camera. When a check mark appears next to t...

  • Page 289

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 driving and operating 8-45 rear vision camera location the camera is located above the license plate. The area displayed by the camera is limited. It does not display objects that are close to either corner or under the bumper and can vary dependin...

  • Page 290: Fuel

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 8-46 driving and operating when the system does not seem to work properly the rear vision camera system may not work properly or display a clear image if: . The rvc is turned off. See “turning the rear camera system on or off” earlier in this secti...

  • Page 291

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 driving and operating 8-47 the vin is at the top left of the instrument panel. See vehicle identification number (vin) on page 11‑1. Recommended fuel if the vehicle has the 3.0l v6 engine (vin code y), use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted oc...

  • Page 292

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 8-48 driving and operating california fuel requirements if the vehicle is certified to meet california emissions standards, it is designed to operate on fuels that meet california specifications. See the underhood emission control label. If this fu...

  • Page 293

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 driving and operating 8-49 for customers who do not use top tier detergent gasoline regularly, one bottle of gm fuel system treatment plus, added to the fuel tank at every engine oil change, can help clean deposits from fuel injectors and intake va...

  • Page 294

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 8-50 driving and operating filling the tank { warning fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump island. Turn off the engine whe...

  • Page 295

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 driving and operating 8-51 the diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. See malfunction indicator lamp on page 4‑20. { warning if a fire start...

  • Page 296: Towing

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 8-52 driving and operating towing general towing information only use towing equipment that has been designed for the vehicle. Contact your dealer or trailering dealer for assistance with preparing the vehicle for towing a trailer. See the followin...

  • Page 297

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 driving and operating 8-53 . Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 1 600 km (1,000 miles) the new vehicle is driven. The engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. . During the first 800 km (500 miles) that a trailer is towed, do not driv...

  • Page 298

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 8-54 driving and operating backing up hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. To move the trailer to the left, move that hand to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if pos...

  • Page 299

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 driving and operating 8-55 parking on hills { warning parking the vehicle on a hill with the trailer attached can be dangerous. If something goes wrong, the rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both the vehicle and the trailer can be...

  • Page 300

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 8-56 driving and operating maintenance when trailer towing the vehicle needs service more often when pulling a trailer. See the maintenance schedule for more information. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic trans...

  • Page 301

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 driving and operating 8-57 use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options. Vehicle maximum trailer weight gcwr* 2.8l engine, awd 1 588 kg (3,500 lbs) 3 725 kg (8,212 lbs) 3.0l engine, f...

  • Page 302

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 8-58 driving and operating if a weight-carrying hitch or a weight-distributing hitch is being used, the trailer tongue (a) should weigh 10‐15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (b). After loading the trailer, weigh the trailer and then the ...

  • Page 303

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 driving and operating 8-59 since the rear axle already weighs 1 225 kg (2,700 lbs), adding 578 kg (1,275 lbs) brings the total to 1 803 kg (3,975 lbs). This is very close to, but within the limit for rgawr as well. The vehicle is set to trailer up ...

  • Page 304

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 8-60 driving and operating towing equipment hitches it is important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why the right hitch is needed. . The rear bumper on the vehicle is not inte...

  • Page 305: Conversions And

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 driving and operating 8-61 trailer brakes a loaded trailer that weighs more than 450 kg (1,000 lbs) needs to have its own brake system that is adequate for the weight of the trailer. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brake...

  • Page 306: Notes

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 8-62 driving and operating 2 notes.

  • Page 307: Vehicle Care

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-1 vehicle care general information general information . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 california proposition 65 warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 california perchlorate materials requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3...

  • Page 308: General Information

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-2 vehicle care wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-73 wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . 9-73 tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-74 if a tire goes flat . . . . . . . . . . . 9-74 tire sealant ...

  • Page 309

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-3 california perchlorate materials requirements certain types of automotive applications, such as airbag initiators, seat belt pretensioners, and lithium batteries contained in remote keyless transmitters, may contain perchlorate mate...

  • Page 310: Vehicle Checks

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-4 vehicle care vehicle checks doing your own service work { warning you can be injured and the vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. . Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience...

  • Page 311

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-5 hood to open the hood: 1. Pull the release handle with the above symbol on it. It is located below the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. 2. Move the secondary hood release lever up to release the striker. The lever...

  • Page 312

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-6 vehicle care engine compartment overview 2.8 l v6 engine.

  • Page 313

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-7 a. Engine air cleaner/filter on page 9‑14. B. Power steering reservoir and cap. See power steering fluid on page 9‑22. C. Engine oil fill cap. See engine oil on page 9‑10. D. Engine oil dipstick (out of view). See engine oil on page...

  • Page 314

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-8 vehicle care 3.0 l v6 engine.

  • Page 315

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-9 a. Engine air cleaner/filter on page 9‑14. B. Power steering reservoir and cap (under engine cover). See power steering fluid on page 9‑22. C. Engine oil fill cap. See engine oil on page 9‑10. D. Engine oil dipstick (out of view). S...

  • Page 316

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-10 vehicle care engine oil checking engine oil it is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle is...

  • Page 317

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-11 what kind of engine oil to use look for three things: . Gm4718m this vehicle's engine requires a special oil meeting gm standard gm4718m. Oils meeting this standard may be identified as synthetic. However, not all synthetic oils w...

  • Page 318

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-12 vehicle care engine oil life system when to change engine oil this vehicle has a computer system that indicates when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on mileage. Based on ...

  • Page 319

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-13 the oil life system can also be reset as follows: 1. Turn the ignition to on/run with the engine off. 2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times within five seconds. If the “change engine oil soon” message is not...

  • Page 320

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-14 vehicle care engine air cleaner/filter see engine compartment overview on page 9‑6 for the location of the engine air cleaner/filter. When to inspect the engine air cleaner/filter inspect the air cleaner/filter at the maintenance ii intervals ...

  • Page 321

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-15 6. Turn and tilt cover slightly upwards and slide cover away from outside edge of vehicle. Remove the air filter. A. Cover cut outs b. Air filter tabs 7. To install the air filter, place filter inside box where the pleats fit in b...

  • Page 322

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-16 vehicle care cooling system when it is safe to lift the hood: 3.0 l v6 engine shown, 2.8 l v6 engine similar a. Engine cooling fans b. Engine coolant surge tank and pressure cap { warning an electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start...

  • Page 323

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-17 notice: using coolant other than dex-cool ® can cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant could require changing sooner, at 50 000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months, whichever occurs ...

  • Page 324

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-18 vehicle care checking coolant the vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level. Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, do not do anything els...

  • Page 325

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-19 { warning adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. The vehicle's coolant warning system is set for the pro...

  • Page 326

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-20 vehicle care 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it. 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper dex-cool ® coolant mixture to the indicated level mark. 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine a...

  • Page 327

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-21 if steam is coming from the engine compartment { warning steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and g...

  • Page 328

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-22 vehicle care if the temperature overheat gauge is no longer in the overheat zone or an overheat warning no longer displays, the vehicle can be driven. Continue to drive the vehicle slow for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe vehicle distance from t...

  • Page 329

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-23 what to use to determine what kind of fluid to use, see recommended fluids and lubricants on page 10‑6. Always use the proper fluid. Washer fluid what to use when windshield washer fluid is needed, be sure to read the manufacturer...

  • Page 330

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-24 vehicle care brakes this vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound can come and go or be heard all the time the...

  • Page 331

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-25 replacing brake system parts the braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. The vehicle was designed and tested with top-q...

  • Page 332

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-26 vehicle care do not top off the brake fluid. Adding fluid does not correct a leak. If fluid is added when the linings are worn, there will be too much fluid when new brake linings are installed. Add or remove brake fluid, as necessary, only wh...

  • Page 333

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-27 battery refer to the replacement number shown on the original battery label when a new battery is needed. See engine compartment overview on page 9‑6 for battery location. { danger battery posts, terminals, and related accessories...

  • Page 334

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-28 vehicle care starter switch check { warning when you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehic...

  • Page 335

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-29 wiper blade replacement windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See scheduled maintenance on page 10‑2 for more information. It is a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade assembly on a regular bas...

  • Page 336

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-30 vehicle care 2. Slide cover towards wiper blade tip to unhook from blade assembly. 3. Remove the cover. 4. After wiper blade replacement, ensure that cover hook slides into slot in blade assembly. 5. Snap cover down to secure. To remove the wi...

  • Page 337: Headlamp Aiming

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-31 headlamp aiming the headlamp aiming system has been preset at the factory. If the vehicle is damaged in an accident, the aim of the headlamps can be affected and adjustment could be necessary. It is recommended that a dealer adjus...

  • Page 338

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-32 vehicle care to adjust the vertical aim: 1. Open the hood. See hood on page 9‑5 for more information. Base vehicle up-level vehicle 2. Locate the aim point at the center inner projector condensing lens of the low-beam headlamp, not the outer l...

  • Page 339

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-33 notice: do not cover a headlamp to improve beam cut-off when aiming. Covering a headlamp may cause excessive heat build-up which may cause damage to the headlamp. 6. Turn on the low-beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or...

  • Page 340: Bulb Replacement

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-34 vehicle care 8. For the base vehicle, turn the vertical adjuster (v1) until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line. Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to raise or lower the angle of the beam. For the up-level vehicle, turn t...

  • Page 341

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-35 high intensity discharge (hid) lighting { warning the low beam high intensity discharge lighting system operates at a very high voltage. If you try to service any of the system components, you could be seriously injured. Have your...

  • Page 342

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-36 vehicle care up–level headlamp assembly (front view driver side) a. High/low‐beam headlamp (to be replaced at dealer only) b. Daytime running lamp (drl) c. Turn signal lamp up–level headlamp assembly (rear view driver side) a. High/low‐beam he...

  • Page 343

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-37 2. Unlatch three clips and lift up the underhood electrical center cover to remove. Passenger side the removal of the air filter/cleaner assembly and base is required for the replacement of one of these bulbs: 1. Open the hood. Se...

  • Page 344

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-38 vehicle care low-beam headlamps/daytime running lamps (drl), high-beam headlamps (base) 1. Remove the top cap for the low-beam headlamp/drl bulb replacement from the back of the headlamp assembly. 2. Remove the bottom cap for the high-beam hea...

  • Page 345

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-39 daytime running lamp (drl) (up-level) to replace the front turn signal lamp: 1. Remove the bottom cap for the drl bulb replacement from the back of the headlamp assembly. 2. Disconnect electrical connector. 3. Remove the drl bulb ...

  • Page 346

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-40 vehicle care turn signal lamps to replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the liftgate. See liftgate (manual) on page 1‑13 or liftgate (power) on page 1‑14. A. Push pin b. Taillamp cover 2. Pull on push pin (a) to release the taillamp cover (b). 3...

  • Page 347

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-41 8. Press a new bulb into the socket, insert it into the taillamp assembly and turn the bulb socket clockwise until it clicks. 9. Reinstall the taillamp assembly and tighten the screws. 10. Reinstall the taillamp cover by snapping ...

  • Page 348

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-42 vehicle care a. Turn signal lamp b. Back–up bulb/socket 6. Disconnect the wire harness from the back–up bulb/socket (b). 7. Turn the back–up bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp assembly. 8. Press a new bulb/socket into ...

  • Page 349

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-43 a. Bulb socket b. Bulb c. Lamp assembly 4. Turn the bulb socket (a) counterclockwise to remove from lamp assembly (c). 5. Pull the bulb (b) straight out of the bulb socket. 6. Push the replacement bulb straight into the bulb socke...

  • Page 350: Electrical System

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-44 vehicle care electrical system electrical system overload the vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system overload. When the current electrical load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protect...

  • Page 351

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-45 to identify and check fuses, circuit breakers, and relays, see engine compartment fuse block on page 9‑45 and rear compartment fuse block on page 9‑49. Engine compartment fuse block to remove the fuse block cover, press the clips ...

  • Page 352

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-46 vehicle care j-case fuses usage 41 cooling fan 2 42 starter 43 not used 44 not used 45 cooling fan 1 59 secondary air pump mini fuses usage 1 engine control module battery 2 transmission control module battery 3 mass air flow sensor 4 not used...

  • Page 353

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-47 mini fuses usage 53 headlamp level 54 sensing diagnostic module ignition 55 high beam headlamp–right 56 high beam headlamp–left 57 ignition steering column lock 65 trailer right stop lamp 66 trailer left stop lamp 67 spare mini fu...

  • Page 354

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-48 vehicle care instrument panel fuse block the instrument panel fuse block is located in the center console between the driver and passenger seats. To access the fuses, open the fuse panel door from the passenger side by pulling it out. To reins...

  • Page 355

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-49 mini fuses usage rain snsr rain sensor bcm 6 body control module 6 escl electronic steering column lock airbag sensing and diagnostic module dlc data link connection ipc instrument panel cluster spare not used bcm 1 body control m...

  • Page 356

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-50 vehicle care rear compartment fuse block fuses usage spare fuses spare fuses aos mdl automatic occupant sensing module spare not used spare not used spare not used pass dr wdo sw passenger door window switch drv pwr seat driver power seat pass...

  • Page 357

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-51 fuses usage frt htd seat front heated seats theft horn theft horn * lgate liftgate rear defog rear defog * bcm theft body control module theft * trlr 2 trailer 2 ugdo universal garage door opener rt wdo right window prk brk mdl pa...

  • Page 358: Wheels And Tires

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-52 vehicle care wheels and tires tires your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your vehicle warranty booklet for deta...

  • Page 359

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-53 tire sidewall labeling useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples below show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall. Passenger (p‐metric) tire example (a) tire size : the ...

  • Page 360

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-54 vehicle care compact spare tire example (a) tire ply material : the type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (b) temporary use only : the compact spare tire or temporary use tire has a tread life of approximately 5...

  • Page 361

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-55 tire designations tire size the following illustration shows an example of a typical passenger vehicle tire size. (a) passenger (p‐metric) tire : the united states version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter p as the first ...

  • Page 362

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-56 vehicle care tire terminology and definitions air pressure : the amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure is expressed in psi (pounds per square inch) or kpa (kilopascal). Accessory weight : ...

  • Page 363

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-57 gawr frt : gross axle weight rating for the front axle. See vehicle load limits on page 8‑11. Gawr rr : gross axle weight rating for the rear axle. See vehicle load limits on page 8‑11. Intended outboard sidewall : the side of an ...

  • Page 364

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-58 vehicle care radial ply tire : a pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. Rim : a metal support for a tire and upon which the tire beads are seated. Sidewall : the po...

  • Page 365

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-59 tire pressure tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively. Notice: do not let anyone tell you that under‐inflation or over‐inflation is all right. It is not. If your tires do not have enough air (under‐inf...

  • Page 366

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-60 vehicle care when to check check your tires once a month or more. Do not forget to check the compact spare tire, if the vehicle has one. The compact spare should be at 60 psi (420 kpa). For additional information regarding the compact spare ti...

  • Page 367

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-61 vehicles with p235/65r18, p235/ 55r20, or 235/55r20 size tires require inflation pressure adjustment when driving your vehicle at speeds of 100 mph (160 km/h) or higher. Set the cold inflation pressure to the maximum inflation pre...

  • Page 368

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-62 vehicle care please note that the tpms is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under‐inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the t...

  • Page 369

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-63 when a low tire pressure condition is detected, the tpms illuminates the low tire pressure warning light located on the instrument panel cluster. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the...

  • Page 370

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-64 vehicle care tpms malfunction light and message the tpms will not function properly if one or more of the tpms sensors are missing or inoperable. When the system detects a malfunction, the low tire warning light flashes for about one minute an...

  • Page 371

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-65 tpms sensor matching process each tpms sensor has a unique identification code. Any time you rotate your vehicle's tires or replace one or more of the tpms sensors, the identification codes will need to be matched to the new tire/...

  • Page 372

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-66 vehicle care 7. Start with the driver side front tire. 8. Remove the valve cap from the valve cap stem. Activate the tpms sensor by increasing or decreasing the tire's air pressure for five seconds, or until a horn chirp sounds. The horn chirp...

  • Page 373

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-67 any time you notice unusual wear, rotate the tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See when it is time for new tires on page 9‑68 and wheel replacement on page 9‑73. When rota...

  • Page 374

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-68 vehicle care when it is time for new tires various factors, such as maintenance, temperatures, driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions influence when you need new tires. One way to tell when it is time for new tires is to check th...

  • Page 375

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-69 gm's exclusive tpc spec system considers over a dozen critical specifications that impact the overall performance of your vehicle, including brake system performance, ride and handling, traction control, and tire pressure monitori...

  • Page 376

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-70 vehicle care vehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring system could give an inaccurate low‐pressure warning if non‐tpc spec rated tires are installed on your vehicle. Non‐tpc spec rated tires may give a low‐pressure warning that is higher ...

  • Page 377

    Black plate (71,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-71 uniform tire quality grading quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: treadwear 200 traction aa temperature a the following information relate...

  • Page 378

    Black plate (72,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-72 vehicle care traction – aa, a, b, c the traction grades, from highest to lowest, are aa, a, b, and c. Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfac...

  • Page 379

    Black plate (73,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-73 wheel alignment and tire balance the tires and wheels on the vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give the longest tire life and best overall performance. Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire balancing ...

  • Page 380

    Black plate (74,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-74 vehicle care used replacement wheels { warning putting a used wheel on the vehicle is dangerous. You cannot know how it has been used or how far it has been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. If you have to replace a wheel, use ...

  • Page 381

    Black plate (75,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-75 it may be very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently brake to a stop, well off the road if possible. { warning lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate saf...

  • Page 382

    Black plate (76,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-76 vehicle care when the vehicle has a flat tire (b), use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks (a). A. Wheel block b. Flat tire the following information explains how to repair or change a tire. Tire sea...

  • Page 383

    Black plate (77,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-77 { warning idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (co) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness an...

  • Page 384

    Black plate (78,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-78 vehicle care the kit includes: a. Air compressor b. Tire sealant canister c. Power plug d. On/off button e. Pressure gauge f. Air only hose (black) g. Sealant/air hose (clear) tire sealant read and follow the safe handling instructions on the ...

  • Page 385

    Black plate (79,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-79 always do a safety check first. See if a tire goes flat on page 9‑74. 1. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage location. See storing the tire sealant and compressor kit on page 9‑93. Make sure the on/off butt...

  • Page 386

    Black plate (80,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-80 vehicle care 9. Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure using the pressure gauge (e). The recommended inflation pressure can be found on the tire and loading information label. See tire pressure on page 9‑59. The pressure gauge ...

  • Page 387

    Black plate (81,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-81 15. If the flat tire was able to inflate to the recommended inflation pressure, remove the maximum speed label from the sealant canister (b) and place it in a highly visible location. The label is a reminder not to exceed 55 mph (...

  • Page 388

    Black plate (82,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-82 vehicle care using the tire sealant and compressor kit without sealant to inflate a tire (not punctured) to use the air compressor to inflate a tire with air only and not sealant: always do a safety check first. See if a tire goes flat on page...

  • Page 389

    Black plate (83,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-83 11. Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure using the pressure gauge (e). The recommended inflation pressure can be found on the tire and loading information label. See tire pressure on page 9‑59. The pressure gauge...

  • Page 390

    Black plate (84,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-84 vehicle care 4. Turn the sealant canister (b) so the inflator filling hose is aligned with the slot in the compressor. 5. Lift the sealant canister (b) from the compressor and replace with a new sealant canister. See your dealer for more infor...

  • Page 391

    Black plate (85,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-85 if the vehicle has the tire sealant and compressor kit shown above, follow the operating instructions under “tire sealant and compressor kit (without selector switch). { warning idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor venti...

  • Page 392

    Black plate (86,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-86 vehicle care if this vehicle has a tire sealant and compressor kit, there may not be a spare tire, tire changing equipment, and on some vehicles there may not be a place to store a tire. The tire sealant and compressor can be used to temporari...

  • Page 393

    Black plate (87,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-87 tire sealant read and follow the safe handling instructions on the label adhered to the sealant canister. Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant canister. The sealant canister should be replaced before its expiratio...

  • Page 394

    Black plate (88,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-88 vehicle care 5. Attach the sealant/air hose (f) onto the tire valve stem. Turn it clockwise until it is tight. 6. Plug the power plug (h) into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle. Unplug all items from other accessory power outlets. See ...

  • Page 395

    Black plate (89,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-89 12. Unplug the power plug (h) from the accessory power outlet in the vehicle. 13. Turn the sealant/air hose (f) counterclockwise to remove it from the tire valve stem. 14. Replace the tire valve stem cap. 15. Replace the sealant/a...

  • Page 396

    Black plate (90,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-90 vehicle care using the tire sealant and compressor kit without sealant to inflate a tire (not punctured) to use the air compressor to inflate a tire with air only and not sealant: always do a safety check first. See if a tire goes flat on page...

  • Page 397

    Black plate (91,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-91 6. Plug the power plug (h) into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle. Unplug all items from other accessory power outlets. See power outlets on page 4‑11. If the vehicle has an accessory power outlet, do not use the cigarette...

  • Page 398

    Black plate (92,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-92 vehicle care 13. Disconnect the air only hose (g) from the tire valve stem, by turning it counterclockwise, and replace the tire valve stem cap. 14. Replace the air only hose (g) and the power plug (h) and cord back in its original location. 1...

  • Page 399

    Black plate (93,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-93 storing the tire sealant and compressor kit with selector switch without selector switch this vehicle may have a tire sealant and compressor kit in place of a jack or spare tire. It is located in a foam container in the rear compa...

  • Page 400

    Black plate (94,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-94 vehicle care 3. Remove the spare tire cover. 4. Remove the nut retaining the spare tire. 5. Remove the spare tire and place it next to the tire being changed. 6. Remove the wing nut (d). 7. Remove the extension (a), jack (b) and wheel wrench (...

  • Page 401

    Black plate (95,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-95 removing the flat tire and installing the spare tire take off the wheel cover or center cap, if the vehicle has one, to reach the wheel bolts. 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See if a tire goes flat on page 9‑74 for more i...

  • Page 402

    Black plate (96,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-96 vehicle care 7. Insert the hooked end of the extension handle through the jack and the flat end through the wheel wrench. { warning getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badl...

  • Page 403

    Black plate (97,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-97 9. Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until the slots in the jack head fit into the metal flange located behind the triangle on the plastic moulding. Notice: using a jack to raise the vehicle without positioni...

  • Page 404

    Black plate (98,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-98 vehicle care 13. Place the compact spare tire on the wheel-mounting surface. { warning never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because the nuts might come loose. The vehicle's wheel could fall off, causing a crash. 14. Reinstall the wheel nut...

  • Page 405

    Black plate (99,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-99 when reinstalling the wheel cover or center cap on the full-size tire, tighten all five plastic caps hand snug with the aid of the wheel wrench and tighten them with the wheel wrench an additional one‐quarter of a turn. Notice: wh...

  • Page 406

    Black plate (100,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-100 vehicle care 6. Route the strap through the wheel, as shown. 7. Attach the strap to the other cargo tie-down in the rear of the vehicle. 8. Tighten the strap. The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace the compact spare tire with a...

  • Page 407: Jump Starting

    Black plate (101,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-101 jump starting for more information about the vehicle battery, see battery on page 9‑27. If the vehicle battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the fo...

  • Page 408

    Black plate (102,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-102 vehicle care notice: if you leave the radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the warranty. Always turn off the radio and other accessories when jump starti...

  • Page 409

    Black plate (103,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-103 { warning using an open flame near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You do n...

  • Page 410

    Black plate (104,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-104 vehicle care 8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to the negative (−) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one. Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end ...

  • Page 411: Towing

    Black plate (105,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-105 to disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle with the go...

  • Page 412

    Black plate (106,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-106 vehicle care here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle towing: . What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. . What is the distance that will...

  • Page 413

    Black plate (107,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-107 3. With the vehicle off, press the brake pedal and press the start/stop switch to start the engine (the green led on the switch will illuminate). 4. Put the vehicle in n (neutral). 5. Press the start/stop switch again. The engin...

  • Page 414

    Black plate (108,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-108 vehicle care dolly towing (front-wheel‐drive vehicles) to tow the vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground, do the following: 1. Put the front wheels on a dolly. 2. Move the shift lever to p (park). See shifting into park on...

  • Page 415: Appearance Care

    Black plate (109,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-109 appearance care exterior care cleaning exterior lamps/lenses use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth, and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under “washing the vehicle” later in this...

  • Page 416

    Black plate (110,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-110 vehicle care washing the vehicle to preserve the vehicle's finish, keep it clean by washing it often. Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight and use a car washing soap. Notice: certain cleaners contain chemicals that can damage the emble...

  • Page 417

    Black plate (111,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-111 wheels and trim — aluminum or chrome the vehicle may have either aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Keep the wheels clean using a soft, clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry w...

  • Page 418

    Black plate (112,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-112 vehicle care windshield and wiper blades clean the outside of the windshield with glass cleaner. Clean the rubber blades using a lint‐free cloth or paper towel soaked with windshield washer fluid or a mild detergent. Wash the windshield thor...

  • Page 419

    Black plate (113,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-113 at least every spring, flush these materials from the underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect. Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed. Your dealer or ...

  • Page 420

    Black plate (114,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-114 vehicle care do not clean the interior using the following cleaners or techniques: . Never use a knife or any other sharp object to remove a soil from any interior surface. . Never use a stiff brush. It can cause damage to the vehicle's inte...

  • Page 421

    Black plate (115,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 vehicle care 9-115 to clean: 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white cloth with water or club soda. 2. Remove excess moisture. 3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center. Continue cleaning, using a clean area of the clo...

  • Page 422

    Black plate (116,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 9-116 vehicle care instrument panel, vinyl, and other plastic surfaces to remove dust, a soft cloth dampened with water can be used. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary, a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used to gen...

  • Page 423: Service And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 service and maintenance 10-1 service and maintenance general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 scheduled maintenance scheduled maintenance . . . . . 10-2 recommended fluids, lubricants, and parts recommended fluids and lubrica...

  • Page 424: Scheduled

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 10-2 service and maintenance { warning performing maintenance work can be dangerous. Some jobs can cause serious injury. Perform maintenance work only if you have the required know-how and the proper tools and equipment. If in doubt, see your dealer...

  • Page 425

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 service and maintenance 10-3 if the engine oil life system is reset accidentally, service the vehicle within 5 000 km/3,000 miles since the last service. Reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed. See engine oil life system on page 9‑12....

  • Page 426

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 10-4 service and maintenance additional required services at each fuel stop . Engine oil level check. See engine oil on page 9‑10. . Engine coolant level check. See engine coolant on page 9‑17. . Windshield washer fluid level check. See washer fluid...

  • Page 427

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 service and maintenance 10-5 first engine oil change after every 80 000 km/50,000 miles . Engine air cleaner filter replacement. See engine air cleaner/filter on page 9‑14. . Automatic transmission fluid change (severe service) for vehicles mainly d...

  • Page 428

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 10-6 service and maintenance recommended fluids, lubricants, and parts recommended fluids and lubricants usage fluid/lubricant engine oil the engine requires a special engine oil meeting gm standard gm4718m. Oils meeting this standard can be identif...

  • Page 429

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 service and maintenance 10-7 usage fluid/lubricant automatic transmission (2.8l v6 engine) aw‐1 automatic transmission fluid (gm part no. U.S. 19256039, in canada 19256040). Chassis lubrication chassis lubricant (gm part no. U.S. 12377985, in canada...

  • Page 430

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 10-8 service and maintenance maintenance replacement parts replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part gm part number acdelco part number engine air cleaner/filter 20897358 a3147c ...

  • Page 431: Maintenance Records

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 service and maintenance 10-9 maintenance records after the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Mai...

  • Page 432

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 10-10 service and maintenance maintenance record (cont'd) date odometer reading serviced by maintenance stamp services performed.

  • Page 433

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 service and maintenance 10-11 maintenance record (cont'd) date odometer reading serviced by maintenance stamp services performed.

  • Page 434

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 10-12 service and maintenance maintenance record (cont'd) date odometer reading serviced by maintenance stamp services performed.

  • Page 435: Technical Data

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 technical data 11-1 technical data vehicle identification vehicle identification number (vin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 service parts identification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 vehicle data capacities and specific...

  • Page 436: Vehicle Data

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 11-2 technical data vehicle data capacities and specifications application capacities metric english air conditioning refrigerant r134a for the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood. See ...

  • Page 437

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 technical data 11-3 application capacities metric english transmission fluid 2.8l v6 6–speed automatic (transmission requires no fluid replacement) — — 3.0l v6 6–speed automatic* (drain and refill) 9.0 l 9.5 qt wheel nut torque 150 y 110 ft lb *see ...

  • Page 438

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 11-4 technical data engine drive belt routing 2.8l, 3.0l v6 engines.

  • Page 439: Customer

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 customer information 12-1 customer information customer information customer satisfaction procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 customer assistance offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3 customer assistance for text tele...

  • Page 440

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 12-2 customer information step two : if after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, in the united states, call the cadillac customer assistance center, 24 hou...

  • Page 441

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 customer information 12-3 step three (canadian owners): general motors participation in the mediation/arbitration program in the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after the following the procedure outlined in steps one and...

  • Page 442

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 12-4 customer information from puerto rico: 1-800-496-9992 (english) 1-800-496-9993 (spanish) from u.S. Virgin islands: 1-800-496-9994 canada general motors of canada limited canadian cadillac customer communication centre, mail code: ca1-163-005 19...

  • Page 443

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 customer information 12-5 other helpful links: cadillac — www.Cadillac.Com cadillac merchandise — www.Cadillaccollection.Com help center — www.Cadillac.Com/ helpcenter . Faq . Contact us my gm canada (canada) — www.Gm.Ca my gm canada is a password-p...

  • Page 444

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 12-6 customer information general motors of canada also has a mobility program. Call 1-800-gm-drive (463-7483) for details. Tty users call 1-800-263-3830. Roadside service in the united states or canada, call 1-800-882-1112. Text telephone (tty), u....

  • Page 445

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 customer information 12-7 . Emergency tow from a public road or highway: tow to the nearest cadillac dealer for warranty service, or if the vehicle was in a crash and cannot be driven. Assistance is also given when the vehicle is stuck in the sand, ...

  • Page 446

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 12-8 customer information services specific to canadian‐purchased vehicles . Fuel delivery: reimbursement is approximately $5 canadian. Diesel fuel delivery may be restricted. Propane and other fuels are not provided through this service. . Lock-out...

  • Page 447

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 customer information 12-9 courtesy transportation program to enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer courtesy transportation, a customer support program for vehicles with the bumper to bumper (base warr...

  • Page 448

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 12-10 customer information courtesy rental vehicle your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for an overnight warranty repair. Rental reimburs...

  • Page 449

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 customer information 12-11 recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections o...

  • Page 450

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 12-12 customer information if your vehicle is leased, the leasing company may require you to have insurance that ensures repairs with genuine gm original equipment manufacturer (oem) parts or genuine manufacturer replacement parts. Read your lease ...

  • Page 451

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 customer information 12-13 obligated to have the vehicle repaired with genuine gm parts, even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost. If another party's insurance company is paying for the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a r...

  • Page 452: Reporting Safety

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 12-14 customer information current and past models technical service bulletins and manuals are available for current and past model gm vehicles. Order toll free: 1-800-551-4123 monday - friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm eastern time for credit card orders o...

  • Page 453: Vehicle Data

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 customer information 12-15 reporting safety defects to the canadian government if you live in canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, notify transport canada immediately, in addition to notifying general motors of canada limi...

  • Page 454

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 12-16 customer information event data recorders this vehicle has an event data recorder (edr). The main purpose of an edr is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data th...

  • Page 455

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 customer information 12-17 onstar ® if your vehicle is equipped with an active onstar system, that system may also record data in crash or near crash‐like situations. The onstar terms and conditions provides information on data collection and use a...

  • Page 456: Notes

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 12-18 customer information 2 notes.

  • Page 457

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 index i-1 a accessories and modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 accessory power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20 adaptive forward lighting (afl) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 add-on electrical equipment . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 458

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 i-2 index b battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27 jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-101 voltage and charging messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-33 blade replacement, wiper . . . . 9-29 bluetooth . . . ...

  • Page 459

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 index i-3 cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12 circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-44 cleaning exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-109 interior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-113 climate control system...

  • Page 460

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 i-4 index dual automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 dvd rear seat entertainment system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-36 dvd/cd player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21 e eco button . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 461

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 index i-5 fuel (cont.) filling a portable fuel container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-51 filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-50 fuels in foreign countries . . . .8-48 gasoline specifications . . . . . . .8-47 gauge . . . . . . ...

  • Page 462

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 i-6 index heated and ventilated front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 heated front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 heated mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 high-beam on light . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28 hig...

  • Page 463

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 index i-7 lights (cont.) front fog lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-28 fuel economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-27 high-beam on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-28 high/low beam changer . . . . . . 5-2 low fuel warning . . . . . . . . . . . .4-...

  • Page 464

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 i-8 index n navigation system vehicle data recording and privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-17 net cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 net, convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 new vehicle break-in . . . . . . ....

  • Page 465

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 index i-9 radios am-fm radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11 cd/dvd player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-21 reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-18 satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-14 reading lamps . . ....

  • Page 466

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 i-10 index safety defects reporting canadian government . . . . . . 12-15 general motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-15 u.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . 12-14 safety locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 safety system check . . . ....

  • Page 467

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 index i-11 stuck vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11 sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27 sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27 symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iv ...

  • Page 468

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac srx owner manual - 2010 i-12 index turbo gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16 turn and lane-change signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 twilight sentinel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 u ultrasonic parking assist . . . . . . 8-40 unif...