Cadillac 2012 Cadillac SRX User Manual

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Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
2012 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual M
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-3
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-40
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-46
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-37
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-73
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-16
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-24
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-32
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-38
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-46
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-61

Cadillac 2012 Cadillac SRX Specifications

General

Brand	Cadillac
Model	2012 Cadillac SRX
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Overview of the vehicle's instrument panel, including controls and gauges.

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Information on vehicle keys, remote keyless entry, door locks, and security features.

Vehicle Security

Information on the anti-theft alarm system, immobilizer, and theft-deterrent features.

Seats and Restraints

Safety Belts

Guidance on proper safety belt usage, including questions and answers about safety belts.

Airbag System

Information about airbag types, deployment, and how they work with safety belts.

Child Restraints

Recommendations for securing children in rear seats and using child restraint systems.

Instruments and Controls

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Explanation of warning lights, gauges, and indicators on the instrument cluster.

Infotainment System

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Explanation of the dual automatic climate control system and rear climate control.

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Guidance on defensive driving, avoiding distracted driving, and drunk driving.

Control of a Vehicle

Loss of Control

Driving on Wet Roads

Automatic Transmission

Brakes

Explanation of antilock brake system, parking brake, brake assist, and hill start assist.

Cruise Control

Instructions on using cruise control, including setting, resuming, and canceling.

Object Detection Systems

Fuel

Guidance on recommended fuel, specifications, additives, and filling the tank.

Towing

Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips

Important tips and rules for safe trailering, including handling and braking.

Vehicle Load Limits

Service and Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule

Provides owner checks, services, and required maintenance intervals for normal and severe conditions.

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

Technical Data

Capacities and Specifications

Customer Information

Reporting Safety Defects

Guidance on reporting safety defects to U.S., Canadian governments, and General Motors.

OnStar®

OnStar

OnStar Overview

OnStar Services

Details on Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connections, and Diagnostics services.