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Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-

6081464) - 2014 - 1st crc - 6/3/13

Vehicle Care 10-39

Rear Compartment Fuse Block

Fuses Usage

AOS MDL Automatic Occupant

Sensing Module

AUX PWR Auxiliary Power

Outlet

* BCM

THEFT

Body Control

Module Theft

CAMERA Rear Vision Camera

CNSTR

VENT

Canister Vent

DRV

PWR SEAT

Driver Power Seat

EOCM/

SBZA

External Object

Calculating Module/

Side Blind Zone

Alert

FRT

HTD SEAT

Front Heated Seats

FRT

VENT SEAT

Front Ventilated

Seats

FUEL

PUMP

Fuel Pump

HTD MIR Heated Mirror

Main Page

Contents1
Vehicle Symbol Chart4
Danger, Warnings and Cautions4
Symbols4
Table of Contents7
In Brief7
Instrument Panel8
Instrument Panel9
- Initial Drive Information10
- Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System10
- Remote Vehicle Start10
- Start the Vehicle10
- Door Locks11
- Canceling a Remote Start11
- Keyless Access11
- Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)11
- Remote Vehicle Start11
- Power Liftgate Operation12
- Power Door Locks12
- Manual Liftgate Operation12
Liftgate12
- Remote Window Operation13
- Manual Seats13
Windows13
Seat Adjustment13
- Memory Features14
- Power Seats14
- Heated and Ventilated Seats15
- Head Restraint Adjustment15
- Passenger Sensing System16
- Mirror Adjustment16
- Exterior16
Safety Belts16
- Automatic Dimming Mirror17
- Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment17
- Steering Wheel Adjustment17
- Reading Lamps18
- Exterior Lighting18
- Dome Lamps18
Interior Lighting18
- Windshield Wiper/Washer19
- Windshield Washer19
- Rainsense19
- Rear Window Wiper/Washer20
Climate Controls20
- Driver Shift Control21
- Steering Wheel Controls21
- Vehicle Features21
Transmission21
Cruise Control22
Infotainment System22
Center (DIC)23
- Driver Information Center23
- Forward Collision Alert System23
- Alert (SBZA)24
- System24
- Ultrasonic Parking Assist24
- Warning (LDW)24
- Side Blind Zone24
- Rear Vision Camera24
- Lane Departure Warning24
- Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control26
- Performance and Maintenance26
Tire Pressure Monitor26
- Resetting the Oil Life System27
- Driving for Better Fuel Economy27
Engine Oil Life System27
Onstar ®28
Roadside Service28
- Keys, Doors, and Windows29
- Keys and Locks29
- Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation31
- Keyless Access Operation32
- Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the Driver Door32
- Temporary Disable Passive Locking Feature33
- Keyless Liftgate Opening33
- Passive Locking33
- Keyless Unlocking/Locking from Passenger Doors33
- Programming Without Recognized Transmitter34
- Battery Replacement36
- To Start the Vehicle36
Remote Vehicle Start37
- Shutting the Engine off after Remote Start38
- Conditions in Which Remote Start will Not Work38
Door Locks38
- Delayed Locking39
- Inside the Vehicle39
- Power Door Locks39
- Automatic Door Locks40
- Lockout Protection40
- Safety Locks40
- Doors41
- Manual Liftgate42
- Power Liftgate42
- Manual Operation of Power Liftgate44
- Obstacle Detection Features44
- Setting the Power Liftgate44
- Arming the Alarm System45
- Vehicle Alarm System45
- Vehicle Security45
- Disarming the Alarm System46
- How to Detect a Tamper Condition46
- Immobilizer46
- Immobilizer Operation46
- Convex Mirrors48
- Exterior Mirrors48
- Folding Mirrors48
- Power Mirrors48
- Power Folding Mirrors49
- Resetting the Power Folding Mirrors49
- Reverse Tilt Mirrors49
- Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror50
- Interior Mirrors50
- Manual Rearview Mirror50
- Power Windows50
- Express-Down/Up Windows51
- Programming the Power Windows51
- Overload52
- Window Lockout52
- Sun Visors53
- Sunroof53
- Sunroof Switch53
- Anti-Pinch Feature54
- Sunshade Switch54
- Seats and Restraints55
- Front Seats56
- Head Restraints56
- Rear Seats57
- Lumbar Adjustment58
- Power Lumbar58
- Power Seat Adjustment58
- Reclining Seatbacks59
- Thigh Support Adjustment59
- Memory Seats60
- Power Reclining Seatbacks60
- Automatically Recalling Memory Positions61
- Manually Recalling Memory Positions61
- Storing Memory Positions61
- Easy Exit Recall62
- Heated and Ventilated Front Seats62
- Remote Start Heated and Ventilated Seats63
- Folding the Seatbacks64
- Raising the Seatbacks64
- Split Folding Seatbacks64
- Heated Rear Seats65
- Reclining the Seatbacks65
- To Raise the Seatback65
- Rear Seat Pass-Through Door66
- How to Wear Safety Belt Properly67
- Questions and Answers about Safety Belts67
- Why Safety Belts Work67
- Lap-Shoulder Belt68
- Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster69
- Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides70
- Safety Belt Pretensioners70
- Safety Belt Extender72
- Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy72
- Safety System Check72
- Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash73
- Safety Belt Care73
- Airbag System74
- Where Are the Airbags?75
- When Should an Airbag Inflate?77
- How Does an Airbag Restrain?78
- What Makes an Airbag Inflate?78
- What will You See after an Airbag Inflates?79
- If the on Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint82
- If the Odd Indicator Is Lit for an Adult-Sized Occupant83
- Additional Factors Affecting System Operation84
- Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle85
- Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle85
- Airbag System Check86
- Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash86
- Child Restraints87
- Older Children87
- Infants and Young Children89
- Child Restraint Systems91
- Forward-Facing Child Seat91
- Rear-Facing Infant Seat91
- Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle92
- Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint93
- Where to Put the Restraint93
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children94
- Lower Anchors95
- Top Tether Anchor95
- Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations96
- Head Restraint Removal and Reinstallation100
- Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash101
- Securing Child Restraints102
- Glove Box107
- Storage107
- Armrest Storage108
- Cupholders108
- Front Storage108
- Additional Storage Features109
- Cargo Cover109
- Center Console Storage109
- Install the Cargo Cover110
- Remove the Cargo Cover110
- Cargo Management System111
- Cargo Tie-Downs111
- Removing the Fence113
- U-Rail113
- D-Ring Sliders114
- Installing the Fence114
- Storing the Fence114
- Cargo Net115
- Cargo Net Storage116
- Convenience Net117
- Roof Rack System117
- Adjustment119
  - Instruments and Controls119
  - Controls120
  - To Adjust the Steering Wheel120
- Heated Steering Wheel121
- Horn121
- Instruments and Controls121
- Wipe Parking122
- Rear Window Wiper123
- Rear Wiper Arm Assembly Protection123
- Washer123
- Windshield Wiper/Washer123
- Wiper Arm Assembly Protection123
- Clock124
- Compass124
- Headlamp Washer124
- Reverse Gear Wipes124
- Power Outlets125
  - Setting the Time125
  - To Set the Date125
- Ashtrays126
- Cigarette Lighter126
- Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators127
- Instrument Cluster128
  - Audio129
  - Cluster Application Displays129
  - Navigation129
- Speedometer129
- Fuel Gauge130
- Tachometer130
- Trip Odometer130
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge131
  - Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light132
  - Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light132
- Safety Belt Reminders132
- Second Row Passenger Belt Reminder Light132
- Airbag Readiness Light133
- Passenger Airbag Status Indicator133
- Charging System Light134
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp135
  - Light Flashing136
  - Light on Steady136
  - Brake System Warning Light137
  - Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs137
  - Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light138
  - Electric Parking Brake Light138
  - Service Electric Parking Brake Light138
  - Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light139
- Vehicle Ahead Indicator139
- Stabilitrak ® off Light140
- Traction Control System (Tcs)/Stabilitrak Light140
- Traction off Light140
- Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light141
- Tire Pressure Light141
- Engine Oil Pressure Light142
- Fuel Economy Light142
- Low Fuel Warning Light142
- When the Light Flashes First and then Is on Steady142
- Adaptive Forward Lighting143
- High-Beam on Light143
- Intellibeam Light143
- Security Light143
- Cruise Control Light144
- Driver Information Center (DIC)144
- Front Fog Lamp Light144
- Information Displays144
- Lamps on Reminder144
  - Average Fuel Economy145
  - DIC Information Display Options145
  - DIC Information Displays145
  - Instantaneous Fuel Economy145
  - Battery Voltage and Charging Messages147
- Vehicle Messages147
- Brake System Messages148
- Compass Messages148
- Cruise Control Messages148
- Door Ajar Messages149
- Engine Cooling System Messages150
- Engine Oil Messages150
- Engine Power Messages151
- Fuel System Messages151
- Key and Lock Messages151
- Lamp Messages152
  - Object Detection System Messages152
  - Automatic Collision Prep Reduced153
  - Automatic Collision Prep Unavailable153
  - Forward Collision Alert off153
  - Front Camera Blocked Clean Windshield153
  - Park Assist off154
  - Rear Auto Brake and Park Assist Unavailable154
  - Service Automatic Collision Prep154
  - Service Driver Assist System154
  - Ride Control System Messages155
- Airbag System Messages156
- Security Messages156
- Service Vehicle Messages156
- Starting the Vehicle156
- Tire Messages156
- Transmission Messages157
- Vehicle Reminder Messages157
- Vehicle Personalization158
- Vehicle Speed Messages158
- Washer Fluid Messages158
  - Audible Touch Feedback159
  - Language159
  - Radio159
  - Valet Mode159
  - Air Quality Sensor160
  - Auto Defog160
  - Auto Fan Max Speed160
  - Climate and Air Quality160
  - Auto Memory Recall161
  - Comfort and Convenience161
  - Easy Exit Options161
  - Go Notifier161
  - Delayed Door Lock162
  - Exit Lighting162
  - Remote Lock Feedback162
  - Unlocked Door Anti Lock out162
  - Passive Door Lock163
  - Passive Door Unlock163
  - Remote Start Auto Heat Seats163
  - Voice Mail Numbers163
  - Audio Feedback Speed164
  - Calibrate Touchscreen164
  - Prompt Length164
  - Turn Display off164
  - Programming the Universal Remote System165
  - Erasing Universal Remote System Buttons167
  - Universal Remote System Operation167
  - Using the Universal Remote System167
  - Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote System Button168
  - Exterior Lamp Controls169
  - Lighting169
  - Driving with Intellibeam170
  - Intellibeam System170
  - Daytime Running Lamps171
  - Flash-To-Pass171
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer171
  - Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)172
  - Curve Lighting172
  - Twilight Sentinel173
  - Front Fog Lamps174
  - Hazard Warning Flashers174
  - Turn and Lane-Change Signals174
  - Cargo Lamp175
  - Courtesy Lapms175
  - Instrument Panel Illumination Control175
  - Entry Lighting176
  - Lighting Features176
  - Battery Load Management177
  - Battery Power Protection178
  - Exterior Lighting Battery Saver178
  - Infotainment179
  - Climate Control Systems181
  - Dual Automatic Climate Control System181
  - Automatic Operation182
  - Climate Control Status Screen182
  - Climate Control Touch Screen182
  - Air Delivery Mode Control183
  - Manual Operation183
  - Automatic Air Recirculation184
  - Driver and Passenger Heated and Ventilated Seats185
  - Rear Window Defogger185
  - Sensor185
  - Rear Climate Control System186
  - Air Vents187
  - Maintenance188
  - Passenger Compartment Air Filter188
  - Driving and Operating189
- Distracted Driving190
- Driving and Operating190
- Driving Information190
- Braking191
- Control of a Vehicle191
- Defensive Driving191
- Drunk Driving191
  - Curve Tips192
  - Hydraulic Power Steering192
- Off-Road Recovery192
- Steering192
- Driving on Wet Roads193
- Loss of Control193
- Skidding193
- Highway Hypnosis194
  - Hydroplaning194
  - Other Rainy Weather Tips194
  - Driving on Snow or Ice195
- Hill and Mountain Roads195
- Winter Driving195
- Blizzard Conditions196
- If the Vehicle Is Stuck197
  - Rocking the Vehicle to Get It out197
  - Tire and Loading Information Label198
- Vehicle Load Limits198
  - Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit199
  - Certification Label201
- New Vehicle Break-In202
- Starting and Operating202
- Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal203
- Ignition Positions203
  - Service Only Mode205
  - Starting the Gasoline Engine205
- Engine Heater207
  - Retained Accessory Power (RAP)207
  - To Use the Engine Coolant Heater207
  - Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine Running208
- Shifting into Park208
- Torque Lock208
- Engine Exhaust209
- Parking over Things that Burn209
- Shifting out of Park209
- Automatic Transmission210
  - Running the Vehicle While Parked210
  - Driver Shift Control (DSC)212
- Manual Mode212
- Fuel Economy Mode214
- All-Wheel Drive215
- Antilock Brake System (ABS)215
- Drive Systems215
  - Braking in Emergencies216
  - EPB Apply216
- Parking Brake216
  - Using ABS216
  - Automatic EPB Release217
  - EPB Release217
- Brake Assist218
- Hill Start Assist (HSA)218
- Ride Control Systems218
- Traction Control/Electronic218
- Turning the Systems off and on219
- Limited-Slip Rear Axle220
- Selective Ride Control220
- Cruise Control221
  - Resuming a Set Speed222
  - Setting Cruise Control222
  - Ending Cruise Control223
  - Erasing Speed Memory223
  - Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control223
  - Using Cruise Control on Hills223
- Adaptive Cruise Control224
  - Setting Adaptive Cruise Control225
  - Selecting the Follow Distance226
  - Alerting the Driver227
  - Approaching and Following Vehicle227
  - ACC Automatically Disengages228
  - Notification to Resume ACC228
  - Stationary or very Slow-Moving Objects228
  - ACC Override229
  - Other Vehicle Lane Changes230
  - Cleaning the Sensing System231
- Driver Assistance Systems231
- Ending ACC231
- Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing232
- Audible or Safety Alert Seat232
- Camera (RVC)232
- Assistance Systems for Driving236
- Forward Collision Alert (FCA)236
  - Turning the Features on or off236
  - Collision Alert237
  - Detecting the Vehicle Ahead237
  - Selecting the Alert Timing238
  - Tailgating Alert238
  - Active Emergency Braking System239
  - Automatic Collision Preparation (ACP) System239
  - Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA)239
  - Unnecessary Alerts239
  - Automatic Braking240
  - Brake Preparation240
  - SBZA Detection Zones241
  - Side Blind Zone Alert (Sbza)241
  - Lane Departure Warning (LDW)242
  - Seem to Work Properly244
  - When the System Does Not244
- Recommended Fuel245
  - Use of Seasonal Fuels245
  - California Fuel Requirements246
- Fuel Additives246
- Fuels in Foreign Countries246
- Gasoline Specifications246
- Filling the Tank247
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container248
  - General Towing Information249
- Trailer Towing249
  - Backing up250
  - Following Distance250
  - Passing250
  - Towing with a Stability Control System250
  - Driving on Grades251
  - If Parking the Rig on a Hill:251
  - Leaving after Parking on a Hill251
  - Parking on Hills251
  - Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing252
  - Maintenance When Trailer Towing252
  - Weight of the Trailer252
  - Weight of the Trailer Tongue253
  - Hitches254
  - Total Weight on the Vehicle's Tires254
- Towing Equipment254
  - Hitch Cover255
  - Safety Chains255
  - Trailer Brakes255
  - Trailer Sway Control (TSC)255
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment256
- Conversions and Add-Ons256
  - Vehicle Care257
  - Accessories and Modifications259
  - California Perchlorate Materials Requirements259
  - Vehicle Checks259
  - Hood260
  - To Open the Hood260
  - Engine Compartment Overview261
  - Engine Cover262
  - Checking Engine Oil263
  - Engine Oil263
  - When to Add Engine Oil263
  - Selecting the Right Engine Oil264
  - Specification264
  - Viscosity Grade264
  - Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes265
  - When to Change Engine Oil265
  - Automatic Transmission Fluid266
  - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter266
  - How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System266
  - When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter266
  - How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter267
  - Cooling System268
  - Engine Coolant269
  - Checking Coolant270
  - How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank271
  - Engine Overheating272
  - If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment273
  - If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment273
  - How to Check Power Steering Fluid274
  - Power Steering Fluid274
  - Washer Fluid274
  - When to Check Power Steering Fluid274
  - Adding Washer Fluid275
  - Brakes275
  - Brake Fluid276
  - Brake Pedal Travel276
  - Replacing Brake System Parts276
  - Battery278
  - Starter Switch Check278
  - Transfer Case278
  - Vehicle Storage278
  - Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check279
  - Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check279
  - Wiper Blade Replacement279
  - Front Wiper Blade Replacement280
  - Rear Wiper Brake Replacement280
  - To Remove the Cover280
  - Bulb Replacement281
  - Halogen Bulbs281
  - Headlamp Aiming281
  - Headlamps282
  - High Intensity Discharge Lighting282
  - Driver Side283
  - Passenger Side283
  - Daytime Running Lamp (DRL)284
  - High/Low-Beam Headlamps284
  - Front Turn Signal Lamp285
  - Turn Signal Lamps285
  - Back-Up Lamps286
  - License Plate Lamp287
  - Electrical System288
  - Electrical System Overload288
  - Replacement Bulbs288
  - Engine Compartment Fuse Block289
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers289
  - Headlamp Wiring289
  - Windshield Wipers289
  - Instrument Panel Fuse Block292
  - Rear Compartment Fuse Block294
  - Wheels and Tires297
  - All-Season Tires298
  - S298
  - Summer Tire298
  - Winter Tires298
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling299
  - Tire Designations301
  - Tire Size301
  - Tire Terminology and Definitions301
  - Tire Pressure304
  - How to Check305
  - Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation305
  - Tire Pressure Monitor System306
  - Tire Pressure Monitor Operation307
  - TPMS Malfunction Light and Message308
  - TPMS Sensor Matching Process309
  - Tire Inspection310
  - Tire Rotation311
- Tire Rotation312
  - When It Is Time for New Tires312
  - Buying New Tires313
  - Different Size Tires and Wheels314
  - Traction315
  - Treadwear315
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading315
  - Temperature316
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance316
  - Wheel Replacement316
- Tire Chains317
  - Used Replacement Wheels317
  - If a Tire Goes Flat318
  - Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit319
- Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit320
  - Tire Sealant321
  - Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister327
  - Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit327
  - Removing the Spare Tire and Tools328
  - Tire Changing328
  - Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire329
  - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools333
Storage Compartments333
- Compact Spare Tire334
- Jump Starting335
- Towing the Vehicle339
- Recreational Vehicle Towing339
- Dinghy Towing339
- Dolly Towing341
- Appearance Care342
- Exterior Care342
- Locks342
- Washing the Vehicle342
- Finish Care343
- Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Moldings344
- Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses, Emblems, Decals and Stripes344
- Weatherstrips345
- Air Intakes345
- Windshield and Wiper Blades345
- Underbody Maintenance346
- Wheels and Trim - Aluminum or Chrome346
- Body Component Lubrication346
- Steering, Suspension and Chassis Components346
- Interior Care347
- Finish Damage347
- Chemical Paint Spotting347
- Interior Glass348
- Coated Moldings348
- Fabric/Carpet/Suede348
- Speaker Covers348
- Floor Mats350
- Cargo Cover and Convenience Net350
- Care of Safety Belts350
- Removing and Replacing the Floor Mats351
- Service and Maintenance353
- Engine Oil Change355
- Maintenance Schedule355
- Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance355
- Special Application Services361
- Additional Maintenance and Care362
- Belts362
- Fluids362
- Hoses363
- Lamps363
- Shocks and Struts363
- Tires363
- Wheel Alignment364
- Windshield364
- Wiper Blades364
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants365
- Maintenance Replacement Parts366
- Service Parts Identification Label371
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)371
- Vehicle Identification371
- Technical Data371
- Vehicle Data372
- Capacities and Specifications372
- Engine Drive Belt Routing374
- Customer Information375
- Customer Satisfaction Procedure375
- Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy388
- Event Data Recorders388
- Radio Frequency Statement389
- Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)389
- Onstar Overview391
- Onstar Services392
- Emergency392
- Security392
- Using Voice Commands During a Planned Route393
- Get My Destination393
- Connections393
- Store a Name Tag for Speed Dialing394
- Hands-Free Calling394
- Retrieve My Number394
- Calling 911 Emergency394
- Onstar Additional Information395
- Diagnostics395
- Transferring Service395
- Reactivation for Subsequent Owners395
- Languages397
- Potential Issues397
- Global Positioning System397
- Cellular and GPS Antennas397
- Privacy398
- Index401
Exterior Lighting402
- Traction Control System407
- Lane Departure Warning407
Memory Features408
- Windshield Wiper/Washer413

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