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

6081464) - 2014 - CRC - 10/4/13

Lighting

6-1

Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1
Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Daytime Running

Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Adaptive Forward

Lighting (AFL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Twilight Sentinel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 6-6
Turn and Lane-Change

Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Front Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Interior Lighting

Instrument Panel Illumination

Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

Lighting Features

Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Battery Load Management . . . . 6-9
Battery Power Protection . . . . 6-10
Exterior Lighting Battery

Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10

Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls

This control is on the instrument
panel to the left of the steering
column.

Turn the control to the following
positions:

O

(Off):

Briefly turn to this position

to turn the automatic light control off
or on again.

AUTO (Automatic):

Automatically

turns the exterior lamps on and off,
depending on outside lighting.

Summary of Contents for 2014 Cadillac SRX

Page 1: ...ruments and Controls 5 1 Controls 5 2 Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 5 9 Information Displays 5 26 Vehicle Messages 5 29 Vehicle Personalization 5 40 Universal Remote System 5 46 Lighting 6 1 Exterior Lighting 6 1 Interior Lighting 6 7 Lighting Features 6 9 Infotainment System 7 1 Introduction 7 1 Climate Controls 8 1 Climate Control Systems 8 1 Air Vents 8 7 Maintenance 8 8 Driving and Oper...

Page 2: ...e Maintenance 11 3 Maintenance Schedule 11 4 Special Application Services 11 9 Additional Maintenance and Care 11 10 Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Parts 11 13 Maintenance Records 11 15 Technical Data 12 1 Vehicle Identification 12 1 Vehicle Data 12 2 Customer Information 13 1 Customer Information 13 1 Reporting Safety Defects 13 12 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 13 13 OnStar 14 1 OnStar Ov...

Page 3: ...the printing of this owner manual Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle For vehicles first sold in Canada substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limited for Cadillac Motor Car Division wherever it appears in this manual Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference Canadian Vehicle Owners Propr...

Page 4: ...rding this information may lead to injury Caution Text marked Caution provides information that may indicate a hazard that could result in injury or death It could also result in possible damage to the vehicle A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means Do Not Do not do this or Do not let this happen Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text...

Page 5: ... Conditioning Antilock Brake System ABS g Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar Brake System Warning Light Charging System I Cruise Control B Engine Coolant Temperature O Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps Fuel Gauge Fuses 3 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer Heated Steering Wheel j LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure g Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors O Power Remote Vehicle St...

Page 6: ...Black plate 6 1 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 6081464 2014 CRC 10 4 13 vi Introduction 2 NOTES ...

Page 7: ... Pedal Adjustment 1 11 Interior Lighting 1 12 Exterior Lighting 1 12 Windshield Wiper Washer 1 13 Climate Controls 1 14 Transmission 1 15 Vehicle Features Steering Wheel Controls 1 15 Cruise Control 1 16 Infotainment System 1 17 Driver Information Center DIC 1 17 Forward Collision Alert FCA System 1 17 Lane Departure Warning LDW 1 17 Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA 1 18 Rear Vision Camera RVC 1 18 Ultr...

Page 8: ...Black plate 2 1 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 6081464 2014 CRC 10 4 13 1 2 In Brief Instrument Panel ...

Page 9: ...ge 6 7 11 Hood Release See Hood on page 10 4 12 Data Link Connector DLC Out of View See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5 16 13 Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5 2 14 Horn on page 5 3 15 Pedal Adjust Control Out of View If Equipped See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 9 15 16 ENGINE START STOP Button See Ignition Positions on page 9 15 17 Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6 6 18 Heat...

Page 10: ...he vehicle personalization settings Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized See Remote Lock Unlock Start under Vehicle Personalization on page 5 40 L Press and release one time to initiate vehicle locator Press and hold L for three seconds to sound the panic alarm h Press and hold to open or close the liftgate Press the key release button near the bottom of the transmitter to remove the key T...

Page 11: ...Entry RKE transmitter is within 1 m 3 ft of the driver door pressing the lock unlock button on that door handle will lock unlock the doors If the lock unlock button is pressed again within five seconds all passenger doors will unlock See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 2 3 Remote Keyless Entry RKE To lock or unlock the doors from the outside press Q or K on the RKE transmitter Se...

Page 12: ... unlatched Power Liftgate Operation On vehicles with a power liftgate the switch is on the driver door The vehicle must be in P Park to use the power feature The taillamps flash when the power liftgate moves Choose a power liftgate mode by turning the dial on the switch until the indicator lines up with the desired position Press the center of the switch The three modes are MAX The liftgate opens ...

Page 13: ...the window Press Z to activate the window lockout on the rear doors See Power Windows on page 2 22 Remote Window Operation If equipped remote operating windows will open all the windows from outside the vehicle by pressing and holding K on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter See Power Windows on page 2 22 Seat Adjustment Manual Seats To adjust a manual seat 1 Pull the handle at the front of t...

Page 14: ...ise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control 1 up or down Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the rear of the control 1 up or down See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 4 Raise or recline the seatback by tilting control 2 forward or rearward See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 5 Increase or decrease the lumbar support by pressing and holding the front or rear...

Page 15: ...seat will change to the next lower setting and then to the off setting The indicator lights next to the buttons indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest If the front heated seats are on high the level may automatically be lowered after approximately 30 minutes See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3 8 The heated and ventilated front seats can also be programmed to come...

Page 16: ...m on page 3 40 Passenger Sensing System United States Canada and Mexico The passenger sensing system will turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle is started See Passenger Sensing System on page 3 26 Mirror A...

Page 17: ...Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2 22 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 steering wheel in place Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment If the vehicle has this feature the position of the ...

Page 18: ...s These lamps come on when any door is opened To manually turn the reading lamps on or off For the overhead console reading lamps press the m or n next to each lamp For the rear passenger reading lamps press the lamp lens For more information on interior lighting see Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6 7 Exterior Lighting The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the left...

Page 19: ...s LO Use for slow wipes INT Use for intermittent wipes To adjust wipe frequency turn the x INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes If the vehicle has Rainsense see the following Rainsense information OFF Use to turn the wipers off 8 For a single wipe briefly move the wiper lever down For several wipes hold the wiper lever down Windshield Washer Pull the windshield wiper...

Page 20: ...the lower portion of the button to set a delay between wipes a Push the windshield wiper lever forward to spray washer fluid on the rear window See Windshield Wiper Washer on page 5 3 and Rear Window Wiper Washer on page 5 5 Climate Controls The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the heating cooling and ventilation Climate Control Buttons 1 Driver and Passenger Tempera...

Page 21: ...Control System on page 8 6 If Equipped Transmission Driver Shift Control DSC DSC allows you to shift an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission To use the DSC feature 1 Move the shift lever to the left from D Drive to Sport Mode 2 To enter M Manual Mode press the shift lever forward to upshift or rearward to downshift See Manual Mode on page 9 24 Vehicle Features Steering Wheel Con...

Page 22: ...previous selection SEL Press to select a highlighted menu option C or B Press to go to the next or previous favorite when listening to the radio Press to go to the next or previous track when listening to a media source x or x Press to increase or decrease the volume See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5 2 Cruise Control J Press to turn the system on and off An indicator appears in the instrument ...

Page 23: ...e previous or next selection S or T Press to move between the interactive display zones in the cluster Press S to go back to the previous menu SEL Press to open a menu or select a menu item Press and hold to reset values on certain screens See Driver Information Center DIC on page 5 26 Forward Collision Alert FCA System If equipped FCA may help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front end crashes ...

Page 24: ...d avoiding objects while in R Reverse It operates at speeds less than 8 km h 5 mph URPA may display a warning triangle on the Rear Vision Camera screen and a graphic on the instrument cluster to provide the object distance In addition multiple beeps or seat pulses may occur if very close to an object The vehicle may also have the Front Parking Assist system a higher speed Backing Warning System an...

Page 25: ...tlets on page 5 7 Universal Remote System If available this system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers security systems and home automation devices Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Remote system Because of the steps involved it may be helpful to have another person availabl...

Page 26: ...TPMS The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle s tires If the warning light comes on stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 10 The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected The low tire pressure warnin...

Page 27: ... change The oil life system can also be reset as follows 1 Turn the ignition on 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 on the system is reset See Engine Oil Life System on page 10 9 Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage Here are some driving tips to get the bes...

Page 28: ...0 882 1112 TTY Users U S Only 1 888 889 2438 New Cadillac owners are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Service Program See Roadside Service on page 13 5 OnStar If equipped this vehicle has a comprehensive in vehicle system that can connect to a live Advisor for Emergency Security Navigation Connection and Diagnostic Services See OnStar Overview on page 14 1 ...

Page 29: ...rrors 2 19 Power Mirrors 2 20 Folding Mirrors 2 20 Heated Mirrors 2 21 Automatic Dimming Mirror 2 21 Reverse Tilt Mirrors 2 21 Interior Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors 2 21 Manual Rearview Mirror 2 21 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 2 22 Windows Windows 2 22 Power Windows 2 22 Sun Visors 2 25 Roof Sunroof 2 25 Keys and Locks Keys Warning Leaving children in a vehicle with a Remote Keyless Entr...

Page 30: ...nspect the key blade for debris See your dealer if a new key is needed Contact Roadside Service if locked out of the vehicle See Roadside Service on page 13 5 With an active OnStar subscription an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle See OnStar Overview on page 14 1 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 15 If there is a decrease in the RKE operating ran...

Page 31: ...lization on page 5 40 If the driver door is open when Q is pressed all doors lock except the driver door if Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out is enabled through the vehicle personalization If the passenger door is open when Q is pressed all doors lock Pressing Q may also arm the theft deterrent system See Vehicle Alarm System on page 2 17 If equipped pressing Q will also lock the fuel door K Unlock Pres...

Page 32: ...ower liftgate Keyless Access Operation With the Keyless Access system you can lock and unlock the doors and access the hatch without removing the RKE transmitter from your pocket purse briefcase etc The RKE transmitter should be within 1 m 3 ft of the door or hatch being opened The Keyless Access can be programmed to unlock all doors on the first lock unlock press from the driver door See Vehicle ...

Page 33: ...nd holding K on the interior door switch with a door open for at least four seconds or until three chimes are heard Passive locking will then remain disabled until Q on the interior door is pressed or until the vehicle is turned on To customize the doors to automatically lock when exiting the vehicle see Remote Lock Unlock Start under Vehicle Personalization on page 5 40 Keyless Liftgate Opening P...

Page 34: ...tter pocket and press the transmitter K or Q button To program additional transmitters repeat Steps 3 5 When all additional transmitters are programmed press and hold the ENGINE START STOP button for 12 seconds to exit programming mode Programming without a Recognized Transmitter If there are no currently recognized transmitters available follow this procedure to program up to eight transmitters T...

Page 35: ...NGINE START STOP button When the transmitter is learned the DIC display will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter 6 Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press the transmitter K or Q button To program additional transmitters repeat Steps 4 6 When all additional transmitters are programmed press and hold the ENGINE START STOP button for 12 seconds to exit programmi...

Page 36: ...sert the new battery on the back housing positive side facing down Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery 5 Align the key release button and snap the transmitter back together Remote Vehicle Start If available this feature allows the engine to be started from outside of the vehicle Remote Vehicle Start This button will be on the RKE transmitter if the vehicle has remote start The climate cont...

Page 37: ...n time can also be extended by another 10 minutes if during the first 10 minutes Steps 1 2 are repeated while the engine is still running This provides a total of 20 minutes The remote start can only be extended once When the remote start is extended the second 10 minute period is added on to the first 10 minutes for a total of 20 minutes A maximum of two remote starts or a remote start with an ex...

Page 38: ...ocked whenever the vehicle is driven Continued Warning Continued Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when slowing or stopping the vehicle Lock the doors to help pre...

Page 39: ...til five seconds after all doors are closed When Q is pressed on the power door lock switch while the door is open a chime will sound three times indicating delayed locking is active The doors will lock automatically five seconds after all doors are closed If a door is reopened before that time the five second timer will reset when all doors are closed again Press Q on the door lock switch or pres...

Page 40: ...mmediately unlock The driver door must be closed when Q is pressed for all doors to remain locked This feature can be programmed to provide the lockout protection feature only when the ignition mode is ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN START See Power Door Locks in Vehicle Personalization on page 5 40 Safety Locks The rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehi...

Page 41: ... instrument panel Continued Warning Continued Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting See Climate Control Systems in the Index If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate disable the power liftgate function See Engine Exhaust on page 9 21 Caution To avoid damage to the liftgate or liftgate glass make sure the ...

Page 42: ... reduced height that can be set by the vehicle operator in a range of approximately three quarters open to full open Use this setting to prevent the liftgate from opening into overhead obstructions such as a garage door or roof mounted cargo during power operation The liftgate can still be manually opened all the way OFF The liftgate only operates manually in this position Manual operation of a li...

Page 43: ...liftgate latch is closed the liftgate may reverse to the open position Cargo could fall out of the vehicle Always make sure the power liftgate is closed and latched before you drive away If you power open the liftgate and the liftgate support struts have lost pressure the turn signals flash and a chime sounds The liftgate stays open temporarily then slowly closes See your dealer for service before...

Page 44: ...ate cannot be set below that minimum and the new setting will not be recorded Manual Operation of Power Liftgate To change the liftgate to manual operation turn the mode switch to the OFF position With the power liftgate disabled and all of the doors unlocked the liftgate can be manually opened and closed The effort required to operate a power liftgate is greater than the effort required to operat...

Page 45: ...tem With a door open press Q on the interior of the door 3 After 30 seconds the alarm system will arm and the indicator light will begin to slowly flash indicating the alarm system is operating Pressing Q on the RKE transmitter a second time will bypass the 30 second delay and immediately arm the alarm system The vehicle alarm system will not arm if the doors are locked with the key If the driver ...

Page 46: ...s on page 5 38 Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 15 Immobilizer Operation This vehicle has a passive theft deterrent system The system does not have to be manually armed or disarmed The vehicle is automatically immobilized when the vehicle is turned off The immobilization system is disarmed when the pushbutton start is activated to enter the ACC ACCESSORY mode or the ON RUN STAR...

Page 47: ...ystem and have a new RKE transmitter programmed to the vehicle It is possible for the immobilizer system to learn new or replacement RKE transmitters Up to eight transmitters can be programmed for the vehicle To program additional transmitters see Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle under Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 2 3 Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deact...

Page 48: ... to the center position Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA The vehicle may have side blind zone alert See Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA on page 9 53 Folding Mirrors Manual Folding Mirrors If equipped manually fold the mirrors inward toward the vehicle to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash Push the mirror outward to return it to the original position Power Folding Mirrors If equipped to f...

Page 49: ...Mirrors If the vehicle is equipped with memory mirrors there is an option to have the mirrors tilt down when in R Reverse to more easily see the ground near the vehicle When the vehicle is shifted to R Reverse both the driver and passenger mirrors will tilt downward They will return to their previous position when the vehicle is shifted out of R Reverse the ignition is turned to OFF or the vehicle...

Page 50: ...ercome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance This may result in a pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows are up To reduce the sound open either a front window or the sunroof if equipped Power Windows Warning Children could be seriously injured or killed ...

Page 51: ...lly up and release it to activate the express up feature The express mode can be canceled at any time by briefly pressing or pulling the switch Programming the Power Windows Programming the power windows may be necessary if the vehicle s battery has been disconnected or discharged If the window will not express up after power has been restored and a message is displayed in the Driver Information C...

Page 52: ...tion Release of the switch from the partially pulled up position will cause the window to stop Release of the switch from the fully pulled up position will activate the express up and related obstacle detection features Overload If the windows are repeatedly operated within a short time the window operation is disabled for a short time Remote Window Operation If equipped the remote operating windo...

Page 53: ... or in Retained Accessory Power RAP See Ignition Positions on page 9 15 and Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 9 19 1 Sunroof Switch 2 Sunshade Switch Sunroof Switch Vent To vent the sunroof press the rear of the sunroof switch 1 to the first detent and release The sunroof will open to the vent position Open Close To open or close the sunroof press the front or rear of the sunroof switch 1 to th...

Page 54: ...lose the sunroof before fully closing the sunshade Anti Pinch Feature If an object is in the path of the sunroof when it is closing the anti pinch feature detects the object and stops the sunroof from closing at the point of the obstruction The sunroof then returns to the full open position Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track This could cause an issue with sunroof opera...

Page 55: ...heck 3 18 Safety Belt Care 3 19 Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash 3 19 Airbag System Airbag System 3 20 Where Are the Airbags 3 21 When Should an Airbag Inflate 3 23 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 3 24 How Does an Airbag Restrain 3 24 What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates 3 25 Passenger Sensing System 3 26 Servicing the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 3 31 Adding Equipment to the Airbag ...

Page 56: ... top of the occupant s head This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash Front Seats The vehicle s front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions The height of the head restraint can be adjusted To raise or lower the head restraint press the button located on the side of the head restraint and pull up or push the head restraint down and release the bu...

Page 57: ... head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place The vehicle s rear seat has an adjustable headrest in the center seating position that can be adjusted the same way as the outboard head restraints If you are installing a child restraint in the rear seat see Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System under Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATC...

Page 58: ...forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the rear of the control up or down To adjust the seatback see Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 5 To adjust the lumbar support see Lumbar Adjustment on page 3 4 Some vehicles are equipped with a feature t...

Page 59: ...lts cannot do their job The shoulder belt will not be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit...

Page 60: ...ion 1 Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright position 2 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked Power Reclining Seatbacks To adjust a power seatback if available Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline Tilt the top of the control forward to raise Memory Seats If equipped the 1 2 and MEM buttons on the outbo...

Page 61: ...move the obstruction then press and hold the appropriate manual control for the memory item that is not recalling for two seconds Try recalling the memory position again by pressing the appropriate memory button If the memory position is still not recalling see your dealer for service Automatically Recalling Memory Positions Auto Memory Recall The Auto Automatic Memory Recall feature automatically...

Page 62: ...automatically allowing the driver more room to exit the vehicle Easy Exit recall activates when one of the following occurs The vehicle is turned off and the driver door is opened within a short time The vehicle is turned off with the driver door open See Vehicle Personalization on page 5 40 To stop recall movement press one of the memory power mirror power seat controls or the adjustable pedal sw...

Page 63: ...d then to the off setting The indicator lights next to the buttons indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest If the front heated seats are on high the level may automatically be lowered after approximately 30 minutes The passenger seat may take longer to heat up Remote Start Heated and Ventilated Seats During a remote start the heated or ventilated seats can be turned on automa...

Page 64: ...s nothing under in front of or on the seat 3 Lift the lever on the top of the seatback A tab near the seatback lever raises when the seatback is unlocked 4 Fold the seatback forward A tab near the seatback lever retracts when the seatback is locked in place Keep the seatback in the upright locked position when not in use Raising the Seatbacks Warning If either seatback is not locked it could move ...

Page 65: ...A tab near the seatback lever raises when the seatback is unlocked 2 Tilt the seatback rearward and then release the lever when the seatback is in the desired position A tab near the seatback lever retracts when the seatback is locked in place Heated Rear Seats Warning If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin the seat heater may cause burns See the Warning under Heated and Ventila...

Page 66: ...you or your passenger s are not wearing safety belts injuries can be much worse than if you are wearing safety belts You can be seriously injured or killed by hitting things inside the vehicle harder or by being ejected from the vehicle In addition anyone who is not buckled up can strike other passengers in the vehicle Continued Warning Continued It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area i...

Page 67: ... Your chance of being conscious during and after a crash so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has airbags why should I have to wear safety belts A Airbags are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Whether or not an airbag is provided all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection Also in nearly al...

Page 68: ...a sudden stop or crash Warning You can be seriously injured or even killed by not wearing your safety belt properly Never allow the lap or shoulder belt to become loose or twisted Never wear the shoulder belt under both arms or behind your back Never route the lap or shoulder belt over an armrest Lap Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap shoulder belt The following instruct...

Page 69: ...uipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster move it to the height that is right for you See Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information 5 To make the lap part tight pull up on the shoulder belt To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle Before a door is closed be sure the safety belt is out of the way If a door is slammed...

Page 70: ...annot be seen they are part of the safety belt assembly They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crash and will deploy in side rear and rollover events if the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation are met Pretensioners work only once If the pretensioners activate in a crash they will need to be replaced and the vehic...

Page 71: ...arning A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder Continued Warning Continued and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described previously in this sectio...

Page 72: ...s will not be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt is not long enough your dealer will order you an extender When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough f...

Page 73: ...s after a Crash Warning A crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle A damaged safety belt system may not properly protect the person using it resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash To help make sure the safety belt systems are working properly after a crash have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible After a minor crash replacement of safe...

Page 74: ...side impact airbags the word AIRBAG is on the side of the seatback closest to the door For roof rail airbags the word AIRBAG is on the ceiling or trim Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts Even though today s airbags are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag all airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job Here ...

Page 75: ...ll maintaining control of the vehicle Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door or side windows in seating positions with seat mounted side impact airbags and or roof rail airbags Warning Children who are up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Always secure children properly in the vehicle To read how see Older Children on page 3 33 ...

Page 76: ... and front outboard passenger seat mounted side impact airbags are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door Driver Side Shown Passenger Side Similar The roof rail airbags for the driver right front passenger and second row outboard passengers are in the ceiling above the side windows Warning If something is between an occupant and an airbag the airbag might not inflate properly or it might...

Page 77: ...p the airbag system determine the severity of the impact Deployment thresholds can vary with specific vehicle design 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 front outboard passenger s head and chest Whether the frontal airbags will or should inflate is not based primaril...

Page 78: ...e inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover The inflator the airbag and related hardware are all part of the airbag module For airbag locations see Where Are the Airbags on page 3 21 How Does an Airbag Restrain In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel In moderate to severe side co...

Page 79: ... air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so If you have breathing problems but cannot get out of the vehicle after an airbag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or a door If you experience breathing problems following an airbag deployment ...

Page 80: ...and Event Data Recorders on page 13 13 Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag systems Improper service can mean that an airbag system will not work properly See your dealer for service Passenger Sensing System The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the front outboard passenger position The passenger airbag status indicator will light on the overhead console when the vehicle is s...

Page 81: ...frontal airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the passenger frontal airbag no system is fail safe No one can guarantee that an airbag will not inflate under some unusual circumstance even though the airbag is off Secure rear facing child restraints in a rear seat even if the airbag is off If you secure a forward facing c...

Page 82: ...system To help avoid injury to yourself or others have the vehicle serviced right away See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5 14 for more information including important safety information If the On Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag if the system determines that an infant is present in a child restr...

Page 83: ...f a person of adult size is sitting in the front outboard passenger seat but the off indicator is lit it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat Use the following steps to allow the system to detect that person and enable the front outboard passenger frontal airbag 1 Turn the vehicle off 2 Remove any additional material from the seat such as blankets cushions seat covers s...

Page 84: ...mmend that you not use seat covers or other aftermarket equipment except when approved by GM for your specific vehicle See Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 3 31 for more information about modifications that can affect how the system operates A wet seat can affect the performance of the passenger sensing system Here s how The passenger sensing system may turn off the passenge...

Page 85: ...g work for you is qualified to do so Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle Adding accessories that change the vehicle s frame bumper system height front end or side sheet metal may keep the airbag system from working properly The operation of the airbag system can also be affected by changing or moving any parts of the front seats safety belts airbag sensing and diagnostic module steerin...

Page 86: ...r reason call Customer Assistance See Customer Assistance Offices on page 13 3 Airbag System Check The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement Make sure the airbag readiness light is working See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5 14 Caution If an airbag covering is damaged opened or broken the airbag may not work properly Do not open or break the airbag coverings I...

Page 87: ...ety belts The manufacturer instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster Use a booster seat with a lap shoulder belt until the child passes the fit test below Sit all the way back on the seat Do the knees bend at the seat edge If yes continue If no return to the booster seat Buckle the lap shoulder belt Does the shoulder belt rest on the shou...

Page 88: ...ort Guides under Lap Shoulder Belt on page 3 14 According to accident statistics children are safer when properly restrained in a rear seating position In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up or can be thrown out of the vehicle Older children need to use safety belts properly Warning Never allow more than one child to wear the same safety belt The safe...

Page 89: ...g Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to play with the safety belts Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they should have the protection provided by appropriate child restraints Neither the vehicle s safety belt ...

Page 90: ...f add on child restraints A Add on child restraints which are purchased by the vehicle owner are available in four basic types Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child s weight height and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used For most basic types of child restraints there are many di...

Page 91: ...still so small that the vehicle s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones as it should Instead it may settle up around the child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash young children should always be secure...

Page 92: ...estraint 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 vehicle using the vehicle safety belt or LATCH system following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in this manual To help reduce the chance of injury the child restraint ...

Page 93: ...ST availability in Canada check with Transport Canada or the Provincial Ministry of Transportation office Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint Warning A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child is not properly secured in the child restraint Secure the child properly following the instructions that came with that child restraint Where to Put the Restraint According ...

Page 94: ...ssemblies or LATCH anchors for additional passengers or child restraints Adjacent seating positions should not be used if the child restraint prevents access to or interferes with the routing of the safety belt Wherever a child restraint is installed be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injur...

Page 95: ...til the combined weight of the child plus the child restraint is 29 5 kg 65 lbs Use the safety belt alone instead of the LATCH anchorage system once the combined weight is more than 29 5 kg 65 lbs The following explains how to attach a child restraint with these attachments in the vehicle Not all vehicle seating positions or child restraints have lower anchors and attachments or top tether anchors...

Page 96: ...to be attached In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations Rear Seat I Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top tether anchors H Lower Anchor Seating positions with two lower anchors To assist in locating the low...

Page 97: ...traint system secured in a rear seating position See Where to Put the Restraint on page 3 39 for additional information Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System Warning If a LATCH type child restraint is not attached to anchors the child restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly In a crash the child could be seriously injured or killed Install a LATCH type child res...

Page 98: ...ne child restraint in the rear seat see Where to Put the Restraint on page 3 39 This system is designed to make installation of child restraints easier When using lower anchors do not use the vehicle s safety belts Instead use the vehicle s anchors and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints Some restraints also use another vehicle anchor to secure a top tether 1 Attach and tighten th...

Page 99: ...r 2 2 Route attach and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions If you are using a dual tether in the rear outboard seating position with an adjustable head restraint route the dual tether around the head restraint If you are using a dual tether in the rear outboard seating position and the head restraint has been removed route the dual t...

Page 100: ... stowed position and route the single tether over the headrest 3 Before placing a child in the child restraint make sure it is securely held in place To check grasp the child restraint at the LATCH path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth There should be no more than 2 5 cm 1 in of movement for proper installation Head Restraint Removal and Reinstallation The rear outboard head ...

Page 101: ... used Warning With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck spinal injury in a crash Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly To reinstall the head restraint 1 Insert the head restraint posts into the holes in the top of the seatback The notches on the posts must face...

Page 102: ...ion study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle If the child restraint has the LATCH system see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 3 40 for how and where to install the child restraint using LATCH If a child restraint is secured in the vehicle using a safety belt and it uses a top tether see Lower Anchors and Te...

Page 103: ... Head Restraint Removal and Reinstallation under Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 3 40 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 3 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Position the release button on the buckle so that the s...

Page 104: ...en LATCH System on page 3 40 7 Before placing a child in the child restraint make sure it is securely held in place To check grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth When the child restraint is properly installed there should be no more than 2 5 cm 1 in of movement To remove the child restraint unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let...

Page 105: ...ger seat is in a forward position Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag no system is fail safe No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off Secure rear facing child restraints in a rear seat even if the airbag is off If you secure a forward facing child restraint in the right ...

Page 106: ... will go before securing the forward facing child restraint When the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag the off indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you start the vehicle See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5 15 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and ...

Page 107: ...tractor is not locked repeat Steps 5 and 6 7 Before placing a child in the child restraint make sure it is securely held in place To check grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth When the child restraint is properly installed there should be no more than 2 5 cm 1 in of movement If the airbag is off the off indicator in the passenger ...

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Page 109: ...System 4 11 Storage Compartments Warning Do not store heavy or sharp objects in storage compartments In a crash these objects may cause the cover to open and could result in injury Glove Box Lift the glove box handle up to open it Use the key to lock and unlock the glove box The glove box is air conditioned and can be used to store items at a lower temperature The vehicle air conditioning must be ...

Page 110: ...ystem touch and hold the chrome bar at the bottom of the climate control system panel to open There is a USB port inside See USB SD Port in the infotainment manual Keep the storage area closed when not in use Touch and hold the chrome bar at the bottom of the climate control system panel again to close A storage area is located in front of the shift lever Push upward on the top of the door and rel...

Page 111: ... accessory power outlet inside the center console and two USB ports If equipped there is an SD card reader and auxiliary jack See Power Outlets on page 5 7 and the infotainment manual Press the button to open the storage area on the rear of the center console If equipped with rear seat entertainment RSE the audio video jacks USB port and SD port will be inside See the infotainment manual Additiona...

Page 112: ...e 3 Push down on the cartridge to snap it into place 4 Unroll the shade toward the rear of the vehicle 5 Insert the shade pins in the channels 3 on both sides 6 Slide the shade to the lower 2 position or the halfway open 1 position Remove the Cargo Cover 1 Remove the cover from the channels and carefully roll it back up 2 Slide the button on the top to release the cartridge 3 Pull up to remove the...

Page 113: ...ch it and then lift the handle up A prop rod locks to hold the cover up when opened Four hooks are located on the inside cover and can be used for storing items There may be additional storage compartments on each side of the cargo management system Lift the panel up to open Press the red button on the prop rod to close the cover Rear Storage Area Warning An improperly latched and closed cargo cov...

Page 114: ...curely reattached To access the rear storage areas of the cargo management system and the tire sealant and compressor kit 1 Remove the cargo cover if equipped 2 Open the cargo management system cover 3 Release the prop rod from the inside cover by sliding the red clip down Unhook the prop rod from the pin on the inside cover Store the unhooked prop rod by folding it into the cargo management compa...

Page 115: ... straight part of the u rail To move the fence around the u rail disconnect one side 1 Unlock by turning the latch 1 to align K with the arrow on the adapter 2 2 Press the adapter button to move the adapters 2 to the desired position 3 Reinstall the fence and lock both latches 1 by turning to align Q with the arrow on the adapter 2 Use the fence to secure items in place Removing the Fence Unlock b...

Page 116: ... cover 2 Release the cover from the prop rod as described in the previous steps 3 Insert the top of the fence into the lower two clips 1 4 Turn the bottom of the fence up and insert it into the upper two clips 2 D Ring Sliders For vehicles with a D ring system there are four D ring sliders that move along rails These can be used as tie downs when storing cargo Insert the D ring sliders 1 into the ...

Page 117: ...ed damage to the net could occur and items can be thrown about the vehicle You or others could be injured Always store items behind the net If equipped the cargo net can be used to store light loads keeping them from falling over or being thrown into the cabin during heavy braking The net should not be overloaded or used to store heavy loads There are four openings in the headliner two behind the ...

Page 118: ...e headliner opening behind the rear seats the rear seatbacks should be upright 5 Mount the cargo net to the cargo tie downs on the lower side panels 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 on the center of the n...

Page 119: ... while the vehicle is being driven The item being carried could be violently torn off and this could cause a collision and damage the vehicle Never carry something longer or wider than the roof rack on top of the vehicle unless using a GM certified accessory carrier If equipped the roof rack can be used to load items For roof racks that do not have crossrails included GM Certified crossrails can b...

Page 120: ...high speeds sudden starts sharp turns sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers otherwise it may result in loss of control If driving for a long distance on rough roads or at high speeds occasionally stop the vehicle to make sure the cargo remains in its place Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading the vehicle For more information on vehicle capacity and loading see Vehicle Load Limits o...

Page 121: ...t 5 19 Electric Parking Brake Light 5 19 Service Electric Parking Brake Light 5 20 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light 5 20 Lane Departure Warning LDW Light 5 21 Vehicle Ahead Indicator 5 21 Traction Off Light 5 21 StabiliTrak OFF Light 5 22 Traction Control System TCS StabiliTrak Light 5 22 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light 5 22 Tire Pressure Light 5 23 Engine Oil Pressure Light 5 23 F...

Page 122: ...emote System Universal Remote System 5 46 Universal Remote System Programming 5 46 Universal Remote System Operation 5 49 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 steering wheel in place Do not adjust the steering wheel while dr...

Page 123: ...us Favorite Press to go to the next or previous favorite when listening to the radio Press to go to the next or previous track when listening to a media source x or x Volume Press to increase or decrease the volume Heated Steering Wheel Heated Steering Wheel For vehicles equipped with a heated steering wheel press to turn on or off A light next to the button displays when the feature is turned on ...

Page 124: ...are on LO HI or INT they will immediately stop If the windshield wiper lever is then moved to off before the driver door is opened or within 10 minutes the wipers will restart and move to the base of the windshield If the ignition is changed to STOPPING THE ENGINE OFF while the wipers are performing wipes due to windshield washing the wipers continue to run until they reach the base of the windshi...

Page 125: ...ow long the windshield washer had been activated See Washer Fluid on page 10 19 for information on filling the windshield washer fluid reservoir Warning In freezing weather do not use the washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision Rear Window Wiper Washer The rear wiper controls are on the end of the windshield wiper lever O...

Page 126: ...use the headlamp washers If the headlamps are not on only the windshield will be washed Pull the wiper lever toward you and hold briefly to activate The headlamp washers will spray once pause and spray again The headlamp washer will spray again after five windshield wash cycles To refill the windshield washer fluid see Washer Fluid on page 10 19 Compass The vehicle may have a compass display on th...

Page 127: ...imate control system inside the front storage bin Inside the center floor console On the rear of the center floor console For vehicles with a rear climate control system there will be two accessory power outlets on the rear of the center floor console In the rear cargo area These are powered while the vehicle is in ON RUN START or ACC ACCESSORY mode or until the driver door is opened within 10 min...

Page 128: ...r pops out when it is ready to be used Caution Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating does not let the lighter back away from the heating element when it is hot Damage from overheating can occur to the lighter or heating element or a fuse could be blown Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating Ashtrays There may be an ashtray under the climate control system on the center...

Page 129: ... Warning lights come on when there could be a problem with a vehicle function Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle function Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a problem with the vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving or w...

Page 130: ...Black plate 10 1 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 6081464 2014 CRC 10 4 13 5 10 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Shown Metric Similar ...

Page 131: ... is displayed press SEL to enter the Phone menu In the Phone menu if there is no active phone call view recent calls select from favorites or scroll through contacts If there is an active call mute the phone or switch to handset operation Settings Press SEL while the Settings application page is displayed to enter the Settings menu Units Press SEL while Units is highlighted to enter the Units menu...

Page 132: ...ed would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning area Fuel Gauge When the ignition is on the fuel gauge indicates about how much fuel is left in the tank There is an arrow near the fuel gauge pointing to the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on When the indicator nears empty the low fuel light comes on There still is a little fu...

Page 133: ...f the needle moves into the shaded area the engine is too hot Pull off the road stop the vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible Safety Belt Reminders Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument cluster When the vehicle is started this light flashes and a chime comes on to remind drivers to fasten their safety belt Then the light sta...

Page 134: ...e safety belt Second Row Passenger Belt Reminder Light Second row seating positions monitored for safety belt use are represented by a colored symbol in the Driver information Center DIC indicating safety belt status When the vehicle is started three safety belt symbols come on and stay on for several seconds in the instrument cluster to alert the driver that passengers may need to fasten their sa...

Page 135: ... Driver Information Center DIC message may also come on See Airbag System Messages on page 5 37 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator The vehicle has a passenger sensing system See Passenger Sensing System on page 3 26 for important safety information The overhead console has a passenger airbag status indicator United States Canada and Mexico When the vehicle is started the passenger airbag status ind...

Page 136: ...omes on briefly when the ignition is turned on but the engine is not running as a check to show the light is working It should go out when the engine is started If the light stays on or comes on while driving there may be a problem with the electrical charging system Have it checked by your dealer Driving while this light is on could drain the battery When this light comes on or is flashing the Dr...

Page 137: ...the same Tire Performance Criteria TPC can affect the vehicle s emission controls and can cause this light to come on Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty This could also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection Maintenance test See Accessories and Modifications on page 10 3 This light comes on during a malfunction in one...

Page 138: ...he proper fuel to turn the light off See Recommended Fuel on page 9 57 If none of the above have made the light turn off your dealer can check the vehicle The dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that might have developed Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Depending on where you live your vehicle may be required to partic...

Page 139: ...light comes on there is a brake problem Have the brake system inspected right away Metric English This light comes on briefly when the vehicle is turned on If it does not come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem If the light comes on and stays on there is a base brake problem Warning The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning ligh...

Page 140: ...displays in the Driver Information Center DIC see Brake System Messages on page 5 29 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light This light comes on briefly when the engine is started If it does not have the vehicle serviced by your dealer If the ABS light stays on turn the ignition off If the light comes on while driving stop as soon as it is safely possible and turn off the vehicle Then start the en...

Page 141: ...Ahead Indicator If equipped this light in the Driver Information Center DIC displays green when a vehicle is detected ahead This light will display amber when you are following a vehicle ahead much too closely See Forward Collision Alert FCA System on page 9 49 Traction Off Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine If it does not have the vehicle serviced by your dealer If the sy...

Page 142: ...m TCS StabiliTrak Light This light comes on briefly when the engine is started If the light does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer If the system is working normally the indicator light turns off If the light is on and not flashing the TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak system have been disabled A DIC message may display Check the DIC messages to determine which feature s is no ...

Page 143: ...he tires are significantly underinflated A Driver Information Center DIC tire pressure message may also display See Tire Messages on page 5 38 Stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the pressure value shown on the Tire and Loading Information label See Tire Pressure on page 10 49 When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On Steady If the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on...

Page 144: ...t lever is pressed Press the button again to turn off the light and exit the fuel economy mode See Driving for Better Fuel Economy on page 1 21 and Fuel Economy Mode on page 9 25 for more information Low Fuel Warning Light This light is near the fuel gauge and comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on as a check to show it is working It also comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel The lig...

Page 145: ...g AFL Light This light should come on briefly as the vehicle is started If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer This light comes on solid when there is a problem with the AFL system It flashes when the system is switching between lighting modes See Adaptive Forward Lighting AFL on page 6 4 Front Fog Lamp Light The fog lamp light comes on when the fog lamps are in use The li...

Page 146: ...ht interactive display zones on the instrument cluster The displays show the status of many vehicle systems The controls for the DIC are on the right steering wheel control y or z Press the five way control to move up or down in a list S or T Press the five way control to move between the interactive display zones in the cluster Press S to go back to the previous menu SEL Select Press the center t...

Page 147: ...ge liters per 100 kilometers L 100 km or miles per gallon mpg This number is calculated based on the number of L 100 km mpg recorded since the last time this menu item was reset The Average Fuel Economy can be reset by pressing and holding SEL while this display is active Instantaneous Fuel Economy Shows the current fuel economy in either liters per 100 kilometers L 100 km or miles per gallon mpg ...

Page 148: ... LIFE 99 is displayed that means 99 of the current oil life remains When the remaining oil life is low the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display See Engine Oil Messages on page 5 32 The oil should be changed as soon as possible See Engine Oil on page 10 7 In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance S...

Page 149: ... a reasonable point The battery saver system starts reducing features of the vehicle that may be noticed At the point that features are disabled this message displays Turn off unnecessary accessories to allow the battery to recharge LOW BATTERY This message is displayed when the battery voltage is low See Battery on page 10 22 SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM This message is displayed when there is...

Page 150: ...CAL This message is displayed when the compass needs to be calibrated See Compass on page 5 6 Dashes will be displayed if the compass needs service See your dealer for service Cruise Control Messages ADAPTIVE CRUISE SET TO XXX This message displays when the Adaptive Cruise Control ACC speed is set See Adaptive Cruise Control on page 9 36 ADAPTIVE CRUISE TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE This message display...

Page 151: ...ich door is open If the vehicle has been shifted out of P Park a DOOR OPEN message will also be displayed Close the door completely HOOD OPEN This message will display along with a hood open symbol when the hood is open Close the hood completely REAR ACCESS OPEN This message will display along with a symbol when the liftgate is open Close the liftgate completely Engine Cooling System Messages A C ...

Page 152: ...page 5 26 Engine Oil on page 10 7 and Maintenance Schedule on page 11 4 ENGINE OIL HOT IDLE ENGINE This message displays when the engine oil temperature is too hot Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL On some vehicles this message displays when the engine oil level may be too low Check the oil level before filling to the recommended level If the oil is not ...

Page 153: ...TECTED PLACE KEY IN TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN START YOUR VEHICLE This message displays when trying to start the vehicle if an RKE transmitter is not detected The transmitter battery may be weak See Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery under Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 2 3 NO REMOTE PRESS BRAKE TO RESTART This message is displayed if the remote is no longer detect...

Page 154: ...ward Collision Alert FCA and the Active Emergency Braking System may not work or may not work as well The vehicle does not need service AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP OFF This message displays when the Active Emergency Braking System has been turned off See Active Emergency Braking System on page 9 51 AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP REDUCED This message displays when the Active Emergency Braking System has bee...

Page 155: ... it is temporarily unavailable The LDW system does not need service This message could be due to the camera being blocked Cleaning the outside of the windshield behind the rearview mirror may correct the issue REAR AUTO BRAKE PARK ASSIST OFF This message displays when the Parking Assist system has been turned off or when there is a temporary condition causing the system to be disabled REAR AUTO BR...

Page 156: ...R AUTO BRAKE AND PARK ASSIST This message displays if there is a problem with the parking and backing features of the Driver Assistance System Do not use this system to help park or back the vehicle See your dealer for service SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT OFF This message indicates that the driver has turned the Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA system off SERVICE SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM If this message remains o...

Page 157: ...ving the system needs service See your dealer SERVICE STABILITRAK This message displays if there is a problem with the StabiliTrak system See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control on page 9 30 SERVICE SUSPENSION SYSTEM This message displays if there is a problem with the selective ride control See Selective Ride Control on page 9 32 SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL This message displays when there...

Page 158: ...roblem with the pushbutton start system Take the vehicle to your dealer for service 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 10 52 TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE This message displays when the system is learning new tires See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10 52 TIRE L...

Page 159: ...SSION HOT IDLE ENGINE This message displays and a chime sounds if the transmission fluid in the vehicle gets hot Driving with the transmission fluid temperature high can cause damage to the vehicle Stop the vehicle and let it idle to allow the transmission to cool This message clears when the fluid temperature reaches a safe level Vehicle Reminder Messages ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE This message...

Page 160: ...Menus The following list of menu items may be available Time and Date Language Language Valet Mode Radio Vehicle Bluetooth Voice Display Rear Camera Return to Factory Settings Software Information Each menu is detailed in the following information Time and Date Manually set the time and date See Clock on page 5 6 Language Language Select Language then select from the available language s Select th...

Page 161: ...is feature adjusts the volume based on the noise in the vehicle See Bose AudioPilot Noise Compensation Technology under Infotainment System Settings in the infotainment manual Maximum Startup Volume This feature sets the maximum startup volume If the vehicle is started and the volume is greater than this level the volume is adjusted to this level To set the maximum startup volume press or to incre...

Page 162: ...lision Preparation feature With the Alert and Brake setting both Forward Collision Alert as well as the Automatic Braking capability of the Auto Collision Preparation feature are available The Alert setting disables most automatic braking functions of the Auto Collision Preparation feature Some last second automatic braking capability is still provided with the Alert setting but it is much less li...

Page 163: ...emote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter is pressed to locate the vehicle Select Off or On Auto High Beam This allows the feature to be turned on or off Select On or Off On some vehicles select Off Normal Sensitivity or Low Sensitivity Exit Lighting This allows the selection of how long the exterior lamps stay on when leaving the vehicle when it is dark outside Select Off 30 Seconds 60 Seconds or 120 S...

Page 164: ... Off Lights and Horn Lights Only or Horn Only Remote Door Unlock This allows selection of which doors will unlock when pressing K on the RKE transmitter Select All Doors or Driver Door Remote Start Auto Cool Seats If equipped and turned on this feature will turn the vented seats on when using remote start on warm days Select Off or On Remote Start Auto Heat Seats If equipped and turned on this fea...

Page 165: ... all connected phones The voice mail number may be changed by selecting EDIT or pressing the EDIT button and typing in a new number then select SAVE or press the SAVE button Voice Select and the following may be displayed Confidence Threshold Prompt Length Audio Feedback Speed Confidence Threshold This feature allows the adjustment of the sensitivity of the speech recognition system Select Confirm...

Page 166: ...ttings This allows selection of restoring vehicle settings Select Cancel or Restore Clear All Private Data This allows selection to clear all private information from the vehicle Select Cancel or Delete Restore Radio Settings This allows selection to restore radio settings Select Cancel or Restore Software Information Select to view the infotainment system current software information Universal Re...

Page 167: ... the Universal Remote System For questions or help programming the Universal Remote system call 1 800 355 3515 or see www homelink com Programming involves time sensitive actions and may time out causing the procedure to be repeated To program up to three devices 1 Hold the end of the hand held transmitter about 3 to 8 cm 1 to 3 in away from the Universal Remote system buttons with the indicator l...

Page 168: ...y manufacturer 5 Press and release the Learn or Smart button Step 6 must be completed within 30 seconds of pressing this button 6 Inside the vehicle press and hold the newly programmed Universal Remote system button for two seconds and then release it If the garage door does not move or the lamp on the garage door opener receiver does not flash press and hold the same button a second time for two ...

Page 169: ...Programming the Universal Remote System to complete Universal Remote System Operation Using the Universal Remote System Press and hold the appropriate Universal Remote system button for at least one half second The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted Erasing Universal Remote System Buttons Erase all programmed buttons when vehicle ownership is terminated To erase 1 P...

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Page 171: ...ng Instrument Panel Illumination Control 6 7 Cargo Lamp 6 8 Courtesy Lamps 6 8 Dome Lamps 6 8 Reading Lamps 6 8 Lighting Features Entry Lighting 6 9 Exit Lighting 6 9 Battery Load Management 6 9 Battery Power Protection 6 10 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver 6 10 Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls This control is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column Turn the control to th...

Page 172: ...light comes on in the instrument cluster when the IntelliBeam system is enabled Turning On and Enabling IntelliBeam To enable the IntelliBeam system with the turn signal lever in the neutral position turn the exterior lamp control to AUTO The blue high beam on light appears on the instrument cluster when the high beams are on Driving with IntelliBeam The system only activates the high beams when d...

Page 173: ...ected due to dense exhaust smoke fog snow road spray mist or other airborne obstructions The vehicle s windshield is dirty cracked or obstructed by something that blocks the view of the light sensor The vehicle is loaded such that the front end points upward causing the light sensor to aim high and not detect headlamps and taillamps Driving on winding or hilly roads The high beam headlamps may nee...

Page 174: ...he regular headlamps depending on the darkness of the surroundings The other lamps that come on with the headlamps will also come on When it is bright enough outside the headlamps go off and the DRL come on To turn the DRL lamps off or on again turn the exterior lamp control to the off position and then release For vehicles first sold in Canada the DRL cannot be turned off This vehicle may have a ...

Page 175: ...ark enough outside and the exterior lamp control is in the AUTO position the Daytime Running Lamps DRL go off and the headlamps and parking lamps come on The other lamps that come on with the headlamps also come on When it is bright enough outside the headlamps go off and the DRL come on as long as the exterior lamp control is in the AUTO position See Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6 1 If the vehi...

Page 176: ...eld wipers are activated in daylight with the engine on and the exterior lamp control is in AUTO the headlamps parking lamps and other exterior lamps come on The transition time for the lamps coming on varies based on wiper speed When the wipers are not operating these lamps turn off Move the exterior lamp control to P or to disable this feature Hazard Warning Flashers Hazard Warning Flashers Pres...

Page 177: ...ontrol on the outboard side of the steering wheel The ignition must be on to turn on the fog lamps Front Fog Lamps Press to turn the fog lamps on or off An indicator light on the instrument cluster comes on when the fog lamps are on The fog lamps come on together with the parking lamps Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps Interior Lighting Instrume...

Page 178: ...e courtesy lamps come on automatically when any door is opened and the dome lamp is in the door position Dome Lamps The dome lamp is in the overhead console To change the dome lamp settings press the following Dome Lamp Override Turns the lamp off even when a door is open 1 Door The lamp comes on when a door is opened On Turns the dome lamp on Reading Lamps There are reading lamps in the overhead ...

Page 179: ...n off The exterior lamps turn off immediately by turning the exterior lamps control to off This feature can be changed See Vehicle Personalization on page 5 40 Battery Load Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management EPM that estimates the battery s temperature and state of charge It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery When the battery s state of...

Page 180: ...d that the driver reduce the electrical loads as much as possible See Battery Voltage and Charging Messages on page 5 29 Battery Power Protection The battery saver feature is designed to protect the vehicle s battery If some interior lamps are left on and the ignition is turned off the battery rundown protection system automatically turns the lamp off after some time Exterior Lighting Battery Save...

Page 181: ...otainment System 7 1 Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment 7 1 Introduction Infotainment See the infotainment manual for information on the radio audio players phone navigation system and voice or speech recognition It also includes information on settings and downloadable applications if equipped ...

Page 182: ...Black plate 2 1 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 6081464 2014 CRC 10 4 13 7 2 Infotainment System 2 NOTES ...

Page 183: ...8 6 Air Vents Air Vents 8 7 Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter 8 8 Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the heating cooling and ventilation Climate Control Buttons 1 Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls 2 Fan Control 3 OFF Fan 4 Driver and Passenger Heated and Ventilated Seats If Equipped 5 ...

Page 184: ...very mode air conditioning driver and passenger temperatures and SYNC settings can be controlled by pressing CLIMATE on the infotainment home screen or the climate button in the touch screen application tray A selection can then be made on the front climate control page displayed See the infotainment manual Climate Control Status Screen The climate control status screen appears briefly when the cl...

Page 185: ...crease the temperature The driver and passenger temperatures can also be adjusted by pressing the controls on the touch screen SYNC Synchronized Temperature Press SYNC on the touch screen to link all climate zone settings to the driver settings Adjust the driver side temperature control to change the linked temperature When the passenger settings are adjusted the SYNC button is displayed when the ...

Page 186: ...ation When the AUTO indicator light is on the air inside the vehicle may automatically recirculate as needed to help quickly cool the inside of the vehicle If equipped an air quality sensor may also activate recirculation when it detects increasing levels of poor quality air outside the vehicle The air quality sensor will not maintain recirculation for an extended period and may not activate durin...

Page 187: ...e or anything else that is sharp This may damage the rear window defogger grid and affect the radio s ability to pick up stations clearly The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Driver and Passenger Heated and Ventilated Seats If Equipped Press J or z to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback Press C or to ventilate the driver or passenger seat See Heated and Venti...

Page 188: ...erature Display 2 Rear Climate Temperature Control 3 Fan Control 4 SYNC Synchronized Temperatures 5 REAR O On Off 6 Rear AUTO Automatic Operation 7 Front Front Climate Control Touch Screen 8 Rear Control Lockout 9 Air Delivery Mode Control Rear Press this button on the front climate control touch screen to open the rear climate control screen The rear climate control settings can now be adjusted f...

Page 189: ...m on The air delivery mode remains in its previous setting Temperature Control Press briefly or press and hold the rear temperature control buttons or touch screen to adjust the rear passenger temperature Press for warmer air and press for cooler air Y Y Air Delivery Mode Control Press the desired mode button on the touch screen or the MODE button on the rear faceplate to change the direction of t...

Page 190: ...11 4 To find out what type of filter to use see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 11 14 1 Open the glove box completely and remove the four screws along the upper portion of the glove box 2 When released lower the upper portion of the glove box 3 Locate the service door for the passenger compartment air filter 4 Release the two latches holding the service door Lower the service door 5 Remove t...

Page 191: ...P 9 19 Shifting Into Park 9 19 Shifting out of Park 9 20 Parking over Things That Burn 9 21 Engine Exhaust Engine Exhaust 9 21 Running the Vehicle While Parked 9 22 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission 9 22 Manual Mode 9 24 Fuel Economy Mode 9 25 Drive Systems All Wheel Drive 9 26 Brakes Antilock Brake System ABS 9 27 Parking Brake 9 28 Brake Assist 9 29 Hill Start Assist HSA 9 30 Ride Co...

Page 192: ...y local governments have enacted laws regarding driver distraction Become familiar with the local laws in your area To avoid distracted driving always keep your eyes on the road hands on the wheel and mind on the drive Do not use a phone in demanding driving situations Use a hands free method to place or receive necessary phone calls Watch the road Do not read take notes or look up information on ...

Page 193: ...ted with drinking and driving is a global tragedy Warning Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You can have a serious or even fatal collision if you drive after drinking Do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking Ride home in a cab or if you are with a group designa...

Page 194: ...the engine stops or because of a system malfunction the vehicle can be steered but may require increased effort See your dealer if there is a problem Caution If the steering wheel is turned until it reaches the end of its travel and is held in that position for more than 15 seconds damage may occur to the power steering system and there may be loss of power steering assist Curve Tips Take curves a...

Page 195: ...se cornering force Acceleration Skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions and by not overdriving those conditions But skids are always possible If the vehicle starts to slide follow these suggestions Ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and steer the way you want the vehicle to go The vehi...

Page 196: ...ou and other vehicle occupants could drown Do not ignore police warnings and be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous Water can build up under the vehicle s tires so they actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough When the vehicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the r...

Page 197: ...arning Coasting downhill in N Neutral or with the ignition off is dangerous This can cause overheating of the brakes and loss of steering Always have the engine running and the vehicle in gear Stay in your own lane Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane Be alert on top of hills something could be in your lane stalled car accident P...

Page 198: ...7 Turn off cruise control on slippery surfaces Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby If possible use Roadside Service See Roadside Service on page 13 5 To get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe Turn on the hazard warning flashers Tie a red cloth to an outside mirror Warning Snow can trap engine exhaust under the...

Page 199: ...mud ice or snow If stuck too severely for the traction system to free the vehicle turn the traction system off and use the rocking method See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control on page 9 30 Warning If the vehicle s tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could be injured The vehicle can overheat causing an engine compartment fire or other damage Spin the wheels as li...

Page 200: ...rning Continued vehicle handles This could cause loss of control and a crash Overloading can also shorten the life of the vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label Label Example A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle s center pillar B pillar With the driver door open the label is attached near the door lock post The Tire and Loading Information label show...

Page 201: ...he XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trai...

Page 202: ...00 lbs 5 453 kg 1 000 lbs 3 Available Cargo Weight 0 kg 0 lbs Refer to the vehicle s Tire and Loading Information label for specific information about the vehicle s capacity weight and seating positions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed the vehicle s capacity weight Certification Label Label Example A vehicle specific Certification Tire label is attached to...

Page 203: ...out See Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit earlier in this section Warning Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR This can cause systems to break and change the way the vehicle handles This could cause loss of control and a crash Overloading can also shorten the life of the vehicle Your w...

Page 204: ...ntinued Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in the vehicle Secure loose items in the vehicle Do not leave a seat folded down unless needed Starting and Operating New Vehicle Break In Caution 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 fast or slow for the first 805 km 500 mi D...

Page 205: ...move the pedals further from the floor or push the switch away from you to move the pedals closer to the floor Adjust the throttle and brake pedals while the vehicle is in P Park without pressing on the pedals The pedals cannot be adjusted while the vehicle is in R Reverse or when cruise control is engaged The throttle and brake pedals can also be adjusted while driving Ignition Positions The vehi...

Page 206: ...ency 1 Brake using a firm and steady pressure Do not pump the brakes repeatedly This may deplete power assist requiring increased brake pedal force 2 Shift the vehicle to N Neutral This can be done while the vehicle is moving After shifting to N Neutral firmly apply the brakes and steer the vehicle to a safe location 3 Come to a complete stop shift to P Park and turn the ignition to OFF On vehicle...

Page 207: ...systems will operate as they do in ON RUN but the vehicle will not be able to be driven The engine will not start in Service Only Mode Push the button again to turn the vehicle off Starting the Gasoline Engine Place the transmission in the proper gear by moving the shift lever to P Park or N Neutral To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving use N Neutral Caution Do not try to shift ...

Page 208: ...in very cold weather below 18 C or 0 F it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor while cranking for up to 15 seconds Caution Cranking the engine for long periods of time by pressing the ENGINE START STOP button immediately after cranking has ended can overheat and damage the cranking motor and drain the battery Wait at least 15 seconds be...

Page 209: ...so the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord will not reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you do...

Page 210: ...old down the regular brake pedal See if you can move the shift lever away from P Park without first pulling it toward you If you can it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into P Park Torque Lock Torque lock is when the weight of the vehicle puts too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission This happens when parking on a hill and shifting the transmission into P Park is not d...

Page 211: ...e desired position If you still cannot move the shift lever from P Park consult your dealer or a professional towing service Parking over Things That Burn Warning Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite Do not park over papers leaves dry grass or other things that can burn Engine Exhaust Warning Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide CO which cannot be seen...

Page 212: ...engine running in an enclosed area such as a garage or a building that has no fresh air ventilation Running the Vehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running If the vehicle is left with the engine running follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move See Shifting Into Park on page 9 19 and Engine Exhaust on page 9 21 If parking on a hill and pulling a trailer...

Page 213: ...hift out of P Park ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into P Park as you maintain brake application Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into another gear See Shifting out of Park on page 9 20 Caution Shifting to R Reverse while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warran...

Page 214: ...rol on page 9 5 Caution Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission The repair will not be covered by the vehicle warranty If you are stuck do not spin the tires When stopping on a hill use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place Manual Mode Driver Shift Control DSC Caution Driving with the engine at a high rpm witho...

Page 215: ...ard While using the DSC feature the vehicle will have firmer quicker shifting You can use this for sport driving or when climbing or descending hills to stay in gear longer or to downshift for more power or engine braking 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 ...

Page 216: ...er and stay on longer The gas pedal will be less sensitive The vehicle s computers will more aggressively shut off fuel to the engine under deceleration The engine operates at lower rpm s in fuel economy mode which can increase noise and vibration This is normal Drive Systems All Wheel Drive Vehicles with this feature transfer torque as required to the rear wheels It is fully automatic and adjusts...

Page 217: ...o stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel ABS can change the brake pressure to each wheel as required faster than any driver could This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard As the brakes are applied the computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly Remember ABS does not change the time needed to get a ...

Page 218: ...leaving the vehicle check the red parking brake status light to ensure that the parking brake is applied EPB Apply To apply the EPB 1 Be sure the vehicle is at a complete stop 2 Lift up the EPB switch momentarily The red parking brake status light will flash and then stay on once the EPB is fully applied If the red parking brake status light flashes continuously then the EPB is only partially appl...

Page 219: ...ch and holding it down Continue to hold the switch until the red parking brake status light is off If either light stays on after release is attempted see your dealer Caution Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving Aut...

Page 220: ...etween when the driver releases the brake pedal and starts to accelerate to drive off on a grade HSA holds the braking pressure for a maximum of two seconds to ensure that there is no rolling The brakes will automatically release when the accelerator pedal is applied within the two second window It will not activate if the vehicle is in a drive gear and facing downhill or if the vehicle is facing ...

Page 221: ...tions but it may be necessary to turn TCS off if the vehicle gets stuck in sand mud ice or snow See If the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9 9 and Turning the Systems Off and On later in this section The indicator light for both systems is in the instrument cluster This light will Flash when TCS is limiting wheel spin Flash when StabiliTrak is activated Turn on and stay on when either system is not worki...

Page 222: ... the DIC See Ride Control System Messages on page 5 37 To turn TCS and StabiliTrak on again press and release the g button The traction off light i and the StabiliTrak OFF light g in the instrument cluster turn off The appropriate message is displayed in the DIC See Ride Control System Messages on page 5 37 Adding accessories can affect the vehicle performance See Accessories and Modifications on ...

Page 223: ...rt Mode has been activated When the shift lever is moved to the right in D Drive the system will revert back to Tour Mode See Manual Mode on page 9 24 under Automatic Transmission If there is a problem detected with Selective Ride Control SERVICE SUSPENSION SYSTEM displays on the DIC See Ride Control System Messages on page 5 37 Driving should be adjusted accordingly Cruise Control Warning Cruise ...

Page 224: ...ly set speed or press and hold to accelerate If cruise control is already active use to increase vehicle speed SET Set Coast Press the control down briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control If cruise control is already active use to decrease vehicle speed Cancel Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory Setting Cruise Control If the cruise button is on ...

Page 225: ...s move the control toward SET briefly Each time this is done the vehicle goes about 1 6 km h 1 mph slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle speed When you take your foot off the pedal the vehicle will slow down to the previously set cruise speed While pressing the accelerator pedal or shortly following the release to override cruis...

Page 226: ...hicle speed when the traction control system TCS or electronic stabilty control system activates the ACC may automatically disengage See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control on page 9 30 When road conditions allow ACC to be safely used the ACC can be turned back on ACC will not engage if the TCS or StabiliTrak electronic stability control system is disabled Warning ACC has limited braking...

Page 227: ... decrease vehicle speed Cancel Press to disengage ACC without erasing the set speed from memory 3 Follow Distance Gap Press to select a following gap time or distance setting for ACC of Far Medium or Near Setting Adaptive Cruise Control If cruise control is on when not in use the cruise control on off control could get pressed and cruise control could become active when not desired Keep the cruise...

Page 228: ...lerator pedal is pressed ACC will not brake because it is overridden A warning message will appear on the Driver Information Center DIC See Cruise Control Messages on page 5 30 Press and hold RES up until the desired set speed appears on the display then release it To increase vehicle speed in small increments press RES up briefly For each press the vehicle goes to the next 1 km h 1 mph faster mar...

Page 229: ...displays briefly on the instrument cluster The gap setting will be maintained until it is changed Since each gap setting corresponds to a following time Far Medium or Near the following distance will vary based on vehicle speed The faster the vehicle speed the further back your vehicle will follow a vehicle detected ahead Consider traffic and weather conditions when selecting the following gap The...

Page 230: ...ning Adaptive Cruise Control ACC may not detect and react to stopped or slow moving vehicles ahead of you For example the system may not brake for a vehicle that it has never detected moving This can occur in stop and go traffic or when a vehicle suddenly appears due to a vehicle ahead changing lanes Your vehicle may not stop and could cause a crash Use caution when using ACC Your complete attenti...

Page 231: ... display indicating to shift to P Park before exiting the vehicle See Vehicle Messages on page 5 29 Warning If ACC has stopped the vehicle and if ACC is disengaged turned off or canceled the vehicle will no longer be held at a stop The vehicle can move When ACC is holding the vehicle at a stop always be prepared to manually apply the brakes Warning Leaving the vehicle without placing it in P Park ...

Page 232: ... control of your vehicle Give extra attention in curves and be ready to use the brakes if necessary Select an appropriate speed while driving in curves ACC may operate differently in a sharp curve It may reduce the vehicle speed if the curve is too sharp When following a vehicle and entering a curve ACC may not detect the vehicle ahead and accelerate to the set speed When this happens the vehicle ...

Page 233: ... and braking on steep hills especially when towing a trailer If the brakes are applied the ACC disengages Ending ACC There are three ways to end ACC Step lightly on the brake pedal Press Press Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed is erased from memory if is pressed or if the ignition is turned off Cleaning the Sensing System The camera sensor on the back of the rearview mirror and the...

Page 234: ... with enough time to avoid a crash Work under poor visibility or bad weather conditions Work if the detection sensor is not cleaned or is covered by ice snow mud or dirt Complete attention is always required while driving and you should be ready to take action and apply the brakes and or steer the vehicle to avoid crashes Audible or Safety Alert Seat Some driver assistance features alert the drive...

Page 235: ...und the vehicle before backing 1 View Displayed by the Camera 1 View Displayed by the Camera 2 Corners of the Rear Bumper Displayed images may be farther or closer than they appear The area displayed is limited and objects that are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper do not display A warning triangle may display on the RVC screen to show where the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assis...

Page 236: ...th or vehicle damage even with parking assist always check the area around the vehicle and check all mirrors before moving forward or backing The vehicle may have an instrument cluster parking assist display with bars that show distance to object and object location information for URPA and on some vehicles for the Front Parking Assist system As the object gets closer more bars light up When an ob...

Page 237: ... system which is designed to help avoid or reduce the harm caused by backing crashes If the system detects the vehicle is backing too fast to avoid a crash with a detected object it may automatically brake hard to a stop Warning Rear Automatic Braking may not avoid many types of backing crashes Do not wait for the automatic braking to apply This system is not designed to replace driver braking but...

Page 238: ...rning the Features On or Off The X button near the shift lever is used to turn on or off the Front and Rear Parking Assist Rear Automatic Braking and Backing Warning System at the same time The indicator light next to the button comes on when the features are on and turns off when the features have been disabled The parking assist symbols guidance lines and Rear Cross Traffic Alert RCTA can be tur...

Page 239: ...0 m 360 ft and operates at all speeds See Adaptive Cruise Control on page 9 36 Warning FCA is a warning system and does not apply the brakes When approaching a slower moving or stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly or when following a vehicle too closely FCA may not provide a warning with enough time to help avoid a crash FCA does not warn of pedestrians animals signs guardrails bridges construction b...

Page 240: ...hield headlamps and FCA sensors clean and in good repair Collision Alert When your vehicle approaches another detected vehicle too rapidly the red FCA display will flash on the windshield Also eight rapid high pitched beeps will sound from the front or both sides of the Safety Alert Seat will pulse five times When this Collision Alert occurs the brake system may prepare for driver braking to occur...

Page 241: ...llowing gap setting Far Medium or Near Unnecessary Alerts FCA may provide unnecessary alerts for turning vehicles vehicles in other lanes objects that are not vehicles or shadows These alerts are normal operation and the vehicle does not need service Cleaning the System If the FCA system does not seem to operate properly cleaning the outside of the windshield in front of the camera sensor on the b...

Page 242: ...d crashes Do not rely on ACP to brake the vehicle ACP may not Respond to stopped vehicles pedestrians or animals Detect a vehicle ahead on winding or hilly roads Detect a stopped or slow moving vehicle or other object ahead Detect a vehicle when weather limits visibility such as in fog rain or snow In these situations ACP sensor performance is limited Continued Warning Continued Complete attention...

Page 243: ...Preparation portion of Collision Detection Systems under Vehicle Personalization on page 5 40 Warning Using the Automatic Collision Preparation System while towing a trailer could cause you to lose control of the vehicle and crash Turn the system off when towing a trailer Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA If equipped the SBZA system is a lane changing aid that assists drivers with avoiding crashes that o...

Page 244: ...ing When the vehicle is moving forward the left or right side mirror display will light up if a vehicle is detected in that blind zone If the turn signal is activated in the same direction of a detected vehicle this display will flash as an extra warning not to change lanes SBZA can be disabled through vehicle personalization See Collision Detection Systems under Vehicle Personalization on page 5 ...

Page 245: ...zation menu FCC Information See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 15 Lane Departure Warning LDW If equipped LDW may help avoid crashes due to unintentional lane departures It may provide a warning if the vehicle is crossing a detected lane marker without using a turn signal in the lane departure direction LDW uses a camera sensor to detect the lane markings It only operates at speeds of 56 km h...

Page 246: ...cts a left or right lane marking while the vehicle is traveling at 56 km h 35 mph or greater If the vehicle crosses a detected lane marking without using the turn signal in the lane departure direction this indicator will change to amber and flash In addition three beeps will be sounded from the left or right side or the Safety Alert Seat will pulse three times on either the left or right side of ...

Page 247: ...enance of this vehicle When driving in the U S to help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance we recommend using TOP TIER Detergent Gasolines See www toptiergas com for a list of TOP TIER Detergent Gasolines Recommended Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher If the octane rating is less than 87 an audible knocking noise may be heard I...

Page 248: ... gasolines containing MMT See Prohibited Fuels in Recommended Fuel on page 9 57 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 fuel is not available in states adopting California Emissions Standards the vehicle will operate satisfa...

Page 249: ...r dealer Filling the Tank Warning Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn violently and can cause injury or death To help avoid injuries to you and others read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump island Turn off the engine when refueling Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel Do not leave the fuel pump unattended Do not reenter the vehicle while pumping fuel Keep children awa...

Page 250: ...re the cap is fully installed 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 5 16 Warning If a fire starts while you are refueling do not remove the nozzle Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notifying the station attendant Leave the area...

Page 251: ...trailering dealer for assistance with preparing the vehicle for towing a trailer Read the entire section before towing a trailer For towing a disabled vehicle see Towing the Vehicle on page 10 84 For towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as a motor home see Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10 84 Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips Driving with a Trailer When towing a trailer Become...

Page 252: ...in amount of experience The combination you are driving is longer and not as responsive as the vehicle itself Get acquainted with the handling and braking of the rig before setting out for the open road Before starting check all trailer hitch parts and attachments safety chains electrical connectors lamps tires and mirrors If the trailer has electric brakes start the combination moving and then ap...

Page 253: ...al indicators on the instrument cluster flash whenever signaling a turn or lane change Properly hooked up the trailer lamps also flash telling other drivers the vehicle is turning changing lanes or stopping When towing a trailer the arrows on the instrument cluster flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out Check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Driv...

Page 254: ...ocks are in place release the brake pedal until the chocks absorb the load 4 Reapply the brake pedal Then apply the parking brake and shift into P Park 5 Release the brake pedal Leaving After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply and hold the brake pedal while you Start the engine Shift into a gear Release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks 4 ...

Page 255: ... the vehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It depends on how the rig is used For example speed altitude road grades outside temperature and how much the vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important It can depend on any special equipment on the vehicle and the amount of tongue weight the vehicle can carry See Weight of the Trailer Tongue later in this sectio...

Page 256: ...lowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers cargo equipment and conversions The GCWR for the vehicle should not be exceeded Ask your dealer for trailering information or advice Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load 1 of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total gross weight of the vehicle The Gross Vehicle Weight GVW ...

Page 257: ...f these ratings is to weigh the vehicle and trailer Total Weight on the Vehicle s Tires Be sure the vehicle s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires These numbers can be found on the Certification label or see Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 10 Make sure not to go over the GVW limit for the vehicle or the GAWR including the weight of the trailer tongue If using a weight distributing hi...

Page 258: ...es clockwise to lock the cover in place Safety Chains Always attach chains between the vehicle and the trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Always leave just enough slack so the rig can turn Never allow safety chains to drag on the ground Trailer Brakes A loaded trailer that weighs...

Page 259: ...Control Electronic Stability Control on page 9 30 Conversions and Add Ons Add On Electrical Equipment Caution Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered by the warranty Always check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment Add on equipment can drain the vehicle s 12 volt battery even if the vehicle is not operating The vehic...

Page 260: ...Black plate 70 1 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 6081464 2014 CRC 10 4 13 9 70 Driving and Operating 2 NOTES ...

Page 261: ... 10 23 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check 10 23 Park Brake and P Park Mechanism Check 10 24 Wiper Blade Replacement 10 24 Headlamp Aiming Headlamp Aiming 10 26 Bulb Replacement Bulb Replacement 10 26 Halogen Bulbs 10 26 High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting 10 26 Headlamps 10 27 Turn Signal Lamps 10 30 Back Up Lamps 10 31 License Plate Lamp 10 32 Replacement Bulbs 10 33 Elect...

Page 262: ... 10 65 Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit 10 72 Tire Changing 10 73 Compact Spare Tire 10 79 Jump Starting Jump Starting 10 80 Towing the Vehicle Towing the Vehicle 10 84 Recreational Vehicle Towing 10 84 Appearance Care Exterior Care 10 87 Interior Care 10 92 Floor Mats 10 95 General Information For service and parts needs visit your dealer You will receive genuine GM parts and GM traine...

Page 263: ...ntrol These accessories or modifications could even cause malfunction or damage not covered by the vehicle warranty Damage to vehicle components resulting from modifications or the installation or use of non GM certified parts including control module or software modifications is not covered under the terms of the vehicle warranty and may affect remaining warranty coverage for affected parts GM Ac...

Page 264: ...formed See Maintenance Records on page 11 15 Caution Even small amounts of contamination can cause damage to vehicle systems Do not allow contaminants to contact the fluids reservoir caps or dipsticks 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 re...

Page 265: ...Black plate 5 1 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 6081464 2014 CRC 10 4 13 Vehicle Care 10 5 Engine Compartment Overview ...

Page 266: ...omatic Transmission Fluid on page 10 10 7 Brake Fluid Reservoir See Brakes on page 10 20 8 Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap See Engine Coolant on page 10 13 9 Battery Out of View See Battery on page 10 22 10 Remote Positive Terminal See Jump Starting on page 10 80 11 Remote Negative Terminal Out of View See Jump Starting on page 10 80 12 Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10 34 13 Win...

Page 267: ...k the engine oil level at each fuel fill In order to get an accurate reading the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick handle is a loop See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 5 for the location of the engine oil dipstick 1 If the engine has been running recently turn off the engine and allow several minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan Checking the oil level too...

Page 268: ...on both the proper oil specification and viscosity grade See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 13 Specification Use and ask for licensed engine oils with the dexos1 approved certification mark Engine oils meeting the requirements for the vehicle should have the dexos1 approved certification mark This certification mark indicates that the oil has been approved to the dexos1 specification...

Page 269: ...Recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil 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 a combination of factors which include engine revolutions engine temperature and miles driven Based on driving conditions the mileage at which an oil change is indicated can vary consid...

Page 270: ...the oil is changed It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change The oil life system can also be reset as follows 1 Turn the ignition on 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 on the system is reset The system is reset when the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message is off If the CHANGE ENGI...

Page 271: ...the Engine Air Cleaner Filter To inspect the air cleaner filter remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release loose dust and dirt If the filter remains covered with dirt a new filter is required Never use compressed air to clean the filter 1 Air Duct Clamp 2 Electrical Connector 3 Retaining Clips 1 Cover Cut Outs 2 Air Filter Tabs To inspect or replace the engine air c...

Page 272: ... 8 Replace air cleaner cover by inserting the four tabs into the slots Lower cover to meet bottom of the box Place the retaining clips 3 on the retention features and clip closed 9 Reconnect outlet duct to the cover and tighten the air duct clamp 1 10 Reconnect the electrical connector 2 Install connector lock clip to bottom of connector Warning Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off...

Page 273: ...t Do not touch them If you do you can be burned Do not run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle If there seems to be no leak with the engine on check to see if the engine cooling fan is running If the engine is overheating the fan should be running If it ...

Page 274: ...COOL coolant If using this mixture nothing else needs to be added This mixture Gives freezing protection down to 37 C 34 F outside temperature Gives boiling protection up to 129 C 265 F engine temperature Protects against rust and corrosion Will not damage aluminum parts Helps keep the proper engine temperature Caution If improper coolant mixture inhibitors or additives are used in the vehicle coo...

Page 275: ...ocedure Failure to follow this procedure could cause the engine to overheat and be severely damaged If no problem is found check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank If coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at the indicated level mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant at the coolant surge tank but be sure the cooling system including the ...

Page 276: ... Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one quarter of a turn If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop This will allow any pressure still left to be vented out the discharge hose 2 Keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it 3 Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture to the indicated level mark 4 With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off start the engine and let i...

Page 277: ...not continue to run the engine and have the vehicle serviced Caution Running the engine without coolant may cause damage or a fire Vehicle damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty 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 t...

Page 278: ...pull over stop and park the vehicle right away If there is no sign of steam idle the engine for three minutes while parked If the warning is still displayed turn off the engine until it cools down Power Steering Fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 5 for reservoir location When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless a leak is su...

Page 279: ... protection against freezing Adding Washer Fluid The WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID message appears on the Driver Information Center DIC when the fluid level is low See Washer Fluid Messages on page 5 39 Open the cap with the washer symbol on it Add washer fluid up to the fill mark See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 5 for reservoir location Caution Do not use engine coolant antifreeze in the w...

Page 280: ...nspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque specifications See Capacities and Specifications on page 12 2 Brake pads should be replaced as complete sets Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel This could be a sign that brake service might be required Brake Ad...

Page 281: ...eak 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 when work is done on the brake hydraulic system Warning If too much brake fluid is added it can spill on the engine and burn if the engine is hot enough You or others could be burned and the vehicle could be damaged Add brake fluid only when ...

Page 282: ...ediately Battery Refer to the replacement number shown on the original battery label when a new battery is needed See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 5 for battery location Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Vehicle Storage Warning B...

Page 283: ... ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts 3 Try to start the engine in each gear The vehicle should start only in P Park or N Neutral If the vehicle starts in any other position contact your dealer for service Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check Warning When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be i...

Page 284: ...dal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the P Park mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to P Park Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake Contact your dealer if service is required Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking It is a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade a...

Page 285: ...per blade can be replaced To remove the cover 1 Slide a plastic tool under the cover and push upward to unsnap 2 Slide the cover toward the wiper blade tip to unhook it from the blade assembly 3 Remove the cover 4 After wiper blade replacement ensure that the cover hook slides into the slot in the blade assembly 5 Snap the cover down to secure To remove the wiper blade 1 Lift the wiper arm away fr...

Page 286: ... procedure not listed in this section contact your dealer Halogen Bulbs Warning Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting Warning The high intensity discharge lighting system operates at a very high voltage If you try to ...

Page 287: ...e Running Lamp DRL 3 Turn Signal Lamp Driver Side The removal of the underhood electrical center cover is required for the replacement of one of these bulbs 1 Open the hood See Hood on page 10 4 Warning Liquids from environment or spillage and or tools placed on top of or used in the underhood electrical center while the cover is removed can pose a risk of electrical shock burn to anyone in the vi...

Page 288: ...e Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 10 10 3 Lift the air cleaner filter base to disengage from the three pins Low Beam Headlamps Daytime Running Lamps DRL High Beam Headlamps Base 1 From the back side of the headlamp assembly remove the top cap to replace the low beam headlamp DRL bulb 2 From the back side of the headlamp assembly remove the bottom cap to replace the high beam headlamp bulb 3 Disc...

Page 289: ...side of the headlamp assembly remove the bottom cap to replace the DRL bulb 2 Disconnect electrical connector 3 Remove the DRL bulb socket from the headlamp assembly 4 Replace the bulb in the bulb socket 5 Install the bulb socket in the headlamp assembly 6 Connect the electrical connector 7 Install the cap with the down arrow pointing down in the back of the headlamp assembly 8 For driver side rei...

Page 290: ...l the air filter cleaner assembly base by pushing to seat Verify the base is seated securely then install the engine air filter cleaner assembly Turn Signal Lamps To replace one of these bulbs 1 Open the liftgate See Liftgate on page 2 13 2 Remove the push pin 1 on the taillamp cover 2 3 Remove the taillamp cover from the lamp assembly by pulling rearward from the top to unfasten the snap tabs 4 R...

Page 291: ...socket clockwise until it clicks 9 Reinstall the taillamp assembly and tighten the screws 10 Reinstall the taillamp cover by snapping it into place 11 Push the push pin to secure the taillamp cover Back Up Lamps To replace one of these bulbs 1 Open the liftgate See Liftgate on page 2 13 2 Remove the push pin 1 on the taillamp cover 2 3 Remove the taillamp cover from the lamp assembly by pulling re...

Page 292: ...he taillamp cover by snapping it into place 11 Push the push pin to secure the taillamp cover License Plate Lamp To replace one of these bulbs 1 Open the liftgate See Liftgate on page 2 13 Passenger Side Shown Driver Side Similar 2 Push the left end of the lamp assembly toward the right 3 Turn the lamp assembly down to remove it from the liftgate 4 Turn the bulb socket 1 counterclockwise to remove...

Page 293: ...f circuit overload and fire caused by electrical problems Fuses and circuit breakers protect power devices in the vehicle Replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating If there is a problem on the road and a fuse needs to be replaced the same amperage fuse can be borrowed Choose some feature of the vehicle that is not needed to use and replace it as soon as possible Headlamp W...

Page 294: ...e sure to replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating Fuses of the same amperage can be temporarily borrowed from another fuse location if a fuse goes out Replace the fuse as soon as possible To identify and check fuses circuit breakers and relays see Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10 34 Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 10 37 and Rear Compartment Fuse Block on page...

Page 295: ...eatures shown J Case Fuses Usage 6 Wiper 12 Vacuum Pump J Case Fuses Usage 24 Antilock Brake System Pump 25 Rear Electrical Center 1 J Case Fuses Usage 26 Rear Electrical Center 2 41 Cooling Fan 2 42 Starter 45 Cooling Fan 1 Mini Fuses Usage 1 Engine Control Module Battery 2 Transmission Control Module Battery 5 Engine Control Module Run Crank 7 Post Catalytic Converter O2 Sensor 8 Pre Catalytic C...

Page 296: ... Electrical Center Run Crank 30 Switch Back Light Mini Fuses Usage 32 Battery Sense Regulated Voltage Control 33 Adaptive Forward Lighting Adaptive Headlamp Leveling Module 35 Electronic Brake Control Module 36 Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch 46 Low Beam Headlamp Right 47 Low Beam Headlamp Left 50 Front Fog Lamps 51 Horn 52 Fuel System Control Module 53 Headlamp Level Mini Fuses Usage 54 Sensin...

Page 297: ... 12 Cool Fan 3 14 Low Beam HID U Micro Relays Usage 3 Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch 8 Headlamp Washer 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 reinstall the door push the door back into its original location The ve...

Page 298: ...ock Mini Fuses Usage DISPLY Display S ROOF Sunroof UHP Universal Handsfree Phone If Equipped RDO Radio APO IP CNSL Auxiliary Power Outlet Instrument Panel Console APO CNSL Auxiliary Power Outlet Floor Console BCM 1 Body Control Module 3 BCM 4 Body Control Module 4 BCM 7 Body Control Module 7 ONSTAR OnStar System If Equipped RAIN SNSR Rain Sensor ...

Page 299: ...Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning J Case Fuses Usage BCM 8 Body Control Module 8 FRT BLWR Front Blower Relays Usage LOGIC RLY SHUNT Logistics Relay Shunt RAP ACCY RLY Retained Accessory Power Accessory Relay Breakers Usage HTR DR Heated Driver Seat HTR PAS Heated Passenger Seat Rear Compartment Fuse Block The rear compartment fuse block is in the cargo area on the driver side of the vehicle beh...

Page 300: ... 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 ...

Page 301: ...s PRK LPS TRLR Trailer Park Lamps RDM Rear Drive Module Fuses Usage REAR DEFOG Rear Defog REAR HTD SEAT Rear Heated Seats REAR WPR Rear Wiper RT WDO Right Window RPA MDL Rear Parking Assist Module SADS MDL Semi Active Damping System Module SEC Security SHUNT Shunt SPARE Not Used SPARE FUSES Spare Fuses TRLR EXP Trailer Export TRLR Trailer Module TRLR 2 Trailer 2 Fuses Usage UGDO Universal Garage D...

Page 302: ... tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting crash could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when the tires are cold Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when hitting a pothole Keep tires at the recommended pressure Continued Warning Continued Wor...

Page 303: ...nd ice covered roads Consider installing winter tires on the vehicle if frequent driving on ice or snow covered roads is expected See your dealer for details regarding winter tire availability and proper tire selection Also see Buying New Tires on page 10 58 With winter tires there may be decreased dry road traction increased road noise and shorter tread life After changing to winter tires be aler...

Page 304: ...elines 3 DOT Department of Transportation The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards DOT Tire Date of Manufacture The last four digits of the TIN indicate the tire manufactured date The first two digits represent the week 01 52 and the last two digits the year For example the third week...

Page 305: ...e see Compact Spare Tire on page 10 79 and If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10 63 3 Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following the DOT Department of Transportation code are the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only one side may have the da...

Page 306: ...o sidewall 3 Aspect Ratio A two digit number that indicates the tire height to width measurements For example if the tire size aspect ratio is 60 as shown in item 3 of the illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 60 percent as high as it is wide 4 Construction Code A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire The letter R means radial ply construction th...

Page 307: ...ing See Tire Pressure on page 10 49 Curb Weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and coolant but without passengers and cargo DOT Markings A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation DOT Motor Vehicle Safety Standards The DOT code includes t...

Page 308: ...rd Facing Sidewall The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on a vehicle The side of the tire that contains a whitewall bears white lettering or bears manufacturer brand and or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same moldings on the other sidewall of the tire Passenger P Metric Tire A tire used on passenger cars and some light du...

Page 309: ... of the tire See Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 10 60 Vehicle Capacity Weight The number of designated seating positions multiplied by 68 kg 150 lb plus the rated cargo load See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 10 Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire Load on an individual tire due to curb weight accessory weight occupant weight and cargo weight Vehicle Placard A label permanently attached to a vehi...

Page 310: ... vehicle has one The cold compact spare tire pressure should be at 420 kPa 60 psi See Compact Spare Tire on page 10 79 How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gauge to check tire pressure Proper tire inflation cannot be determined by looking at the tire Check the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold meaning the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours or no more than 1 6...

Page 311: ...h speed driving has ended See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 10 and Tire Pressure on page 10 49 The maximum load and inflation pressure is molded on the tire sidewall in small letters near the rim flange It will read something like this Maximum load 690 kg 1521 lbs 300 kPa 44 psi Max Press Tire Pressure Monitor System The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS uses radio and sensor technology to check t...

Page 312: ... malfunction exists When the malfunction indicator is illuminated the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more...

Page 313: ... the tires when they are cold See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 10 for an example of the Tire and Loading Information label and its location Also see Tire Pressure on page 10 49 The TPMS can warn about a low tire pressure condition but it does not replace normal tire maintenance See Tire Inspection on page 10 55 Tire Rotation on page 10 56 and Tires on page 10 42 Caution Tire sealant materials are...

Page 314: ... or wheels Tires and wheels other than those recommended could prevent the TPMS from functioning properly See Buying New Tires on page 10 58 Operating electronic devices or being near facilities using radio wave frequencies similar to the TPMS could cause the TPMS sensors to malfunction If the TPMS is not functioning properly it cannot detect or signal a low tire condition See your dealer for serv...

Page 315: ...ace the relearn tool against the tire sidewall near the valve stem Then press the button to activate the TPMS sensor A horn chirp confirms that the sensor identification code has been matched to this tire and wheel position 8 Proceed to the passenger side front tire and repeat Step 7 9 Proceed to the passenger side rear tire and repeat Step 7 10 Proceed to the driver side rear tire and repeat Step...

Page 316: ...the tires as soon as possible check for proper tire inflation pressure and check for damaged tires or wheels If the unusual wear continues after the rotation check the wheel alignment See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 10 57 and Wheel Replacement on page 10 62 Use this rotation pattern when rotating the tires Do not include the compact spare tire in the tire rotation Adjust the front and re...

Page 317: ...mperatures driving speeds vehicle loading and road conditions affect the wear rate of the tires Treadwear indicators are one way to tell when it is time for new tires Treadwear indicators appear when the tires have only 1 6 mm 1 16 in or less of tread remaining See Tire Inspection on page 10 55 and Tire Rotation on page 10 56 The rubber in tires ages over time This also applies to the spare tire i...

Page 318: ...pec system considers over a dozen critical specifications that impact the overall performance of the vehicle including brake system performance ride and handling traction control and tire pressure monitoring performance GM s TPC Spec number is molded onto the tire s sidewall near the tire size If the tires have an all season tread design the TPC Spec number will be followed by MS for mud and snow ...

Page 319: ... the vehicle tires must be replaced with a tire that does not have a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction radial as the original tires Vehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring system could give an inaccurate low pressure warning if non TPC Spec rated tires are installed See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10 51 The Tire and Loading Inf...

Page 320: ...rature performance This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires The Uniform Tire Quality Grading UTQG system does not apply to deep tread winter tires compact spare tires tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches 25 to 30 cm or to some limited production tires While the tires available on General Motors passeng...

Page 321: ...nd excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inf...

Page 322: ... wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts can be dangerous It could affect the braking and handling of the vehicle Tires can lose air and cause loss of control causing a crash Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement Caution The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height...

Page 323: ...ere is ever a blowout here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire creates a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid ...

Page 324: ...n be dangerous The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall causing injury or death Find a level place to change the tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put an automatic transmission in P Park or a manual transmission in 1 First or R Reverse 3 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 4 Do not allow passengers to remain ...

Page 325: ...ire to its recommended pressure Do not exceed the recommended pressure Warning Storing the tire sealant and compressor kit or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store the tire sealant and compressor kit in its original location If this vehicle has a tire sealant and compressor kit there m...

Page 326: ...n 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 expiration date Replacement sealant canisters are available at your local dealer See Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister following There is only enough sealant to seal one tire After usage the sealant canister and sealant air hos...

Page 327: ...id further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place Turn on the hazard warning flashers See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6 6 See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10 63 for other important safety warnings Do not remove any objects that have penetrated the tire 1 Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage location See Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page...

Page 328: ...pressure will quickly drop and start to rise again as the tire inflates with air only 10 Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure using the pressure gauge 3 The recommended inflation pressure can be found on the Tire and Loading Information label See Tire Pressure on page 10 49 The pressure gauge 3 may read higher than the actual tire pressure while the compressor is on Turn the comp...

Page 329: ... is repaired or replaced 17 Return the equipment to its original storage location in the vehicle 18 Immediately drive the vehicle 8 km 5 mi to distribute the sealant in the tire 19 Stop at a safe location and check the tire pressure Refer to Steps 1 11 under Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit without Sealant to Inflate a Tire Not Punctured If the tire pressure has fallen more than 68 kPa 10...

Page 330: ...flate a tire with air only and not sealant 1 Selector Switch Sealant Air or Air Only 2 On Off Button 3 Pressure Gauge 4 Pressure Deflation Button 5 Tire Sealant Canister 6 Sealant Air Hose Clear 7 Air Only Hose Black 8 Power Plug 9 Canister Release Button Under Sealant Air Hose If a tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place Turn on the hazard warning fla...

Page 331: ...The compressor will inflate the tire with air only 10 Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure using the pressure gauge 3 The recommended inflation pressure can be found on the Tire and Loading Information label See Tire Pressure on page 10 49 The pressure gauge 3 may read higher than the actual tire pressure while the compressor is on Turn the compressor off to get an accurate readi...

Page 332: ...Sealant Canister To remove the sealant canister 1 Unwrap the sealant hose 2 Press the canister release button 9 3 Pull up and remove the canister 4 Replace with a new canister which is available from your dealer 5 Push the new canister into place Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit This vehicle may have a tire sealant and compressor kit in place of a jack or spare tire It is located in a f...

Page 333: ...moving the Spare Tire and Tools 1 Extension 2 Jack 3 Wheel Wrench 4 Wing Nut To access the spare tire and tools 1 Open the liftgate See Liftgate on page 2 13 2 Press on the bottom of the handle assembly to unlatch it and lift up on the handle The prop rod locks into place when open 3 Remove the spare tire cover 4 Remove the rubber cover ...

Page 334: ...el bolts 1 Do a safety check before proceeding See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10 63 for more information 2 Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen and remove the wheel nut caps Do not try to remove plastic caps from the cover or center cap 3 Pull the cover or center cap away from the wheel Store the wheel cover in the cargo area until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced 4 Turn th...

Page 335: ...ly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack Warning Raising the vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle Warning Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance...

Page 336: ...thout positioning it correctly could damage your vehicle When raising your vehicle on a jack be sure to position it correctly under the frame and avoid contact with the plastic molding 10 Put the compact spare tire near you Remove all of the wheel nuts 11 Remove the flat tire Warning Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after time The whe...

Page 337: ...dle counterclockwise Warning Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification after replacing Follow the torque specification supplied by the aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel nuts See Capacities and Specifications on page 12 2...

Page 338: ... the compact spare the cover or the spare could be damaged Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Warning Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place To store the flat or spare tire and tools 1 Open the liftgate See Liftgate on page 2 13...

Page 339: ...ularly It should be 420 kPa 60 psi Stop as soon as possible and check that the spare tire is correctly inflated after being installed on the vehicle The compact spare tire is designed for temporary use only The vehicle will perform differently with the spare tire installed and it is recommended that the vehicle speed be limited to 80 km h 50 mph To conserve the tread of the spare tire have the sta...

Page 340: ...e battery has run down you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely Warning Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or ignite They contain enough electricity to burn you If you do not follow these steps exactly some or all of thes...

Page 341: ...und for jump starting 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other If they are it could cause a ground connection you do not want You would not be able to start your vehicle and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles in...

Page 342: ... care of that first If you do not explosive gas could be present Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Do not get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately Warning Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 5 Check that the jumper...

Page 343: ... to a remote negative terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery 9 Connect the other end of the negative cable away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection is just as good there and the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less Your vehicle has a remote terminal for this purpose 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run th...

Page 344: ... another vehicle such as behind a motor home The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing and dolly towing Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground Dolly towing is towing the vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle ...

Page 345: ...brication of transmission components To tow the vehicle from the front with all four wheels on the ground 1 Position the vehicle that will be towed and secure it to the towing vehicle 2 Remove the shift lever boot by pulling up on the rear of the trim plate 3 Use a small screwdriver or tool to press and hold the manual release button on the front right 4 Put the vehicle in N Neutral Caution If the...

Page 346: ...o not tow a vehicle with the front drive wheels on the ground if one of the front tires is a compact spare tire Towing with two different tire sizes on the front of the vehicle can cause severe damage to the transmission Dolly Towing All Wheel Drive Vehicles All wheel drive vehicles should not be towed with two wheels on the ground To properly tow these vehicles they should be placed on a platform...

Page 347: ...arranty Never have the vehicle towed from the rear Appearance Care Exterior Care Locks Locks are lubricated at the factory Use a de icing agent only when absolutely necessary and have the locks greased after using See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 13 Washing the Vehicle To preserve the vehicle s finish wash it often and out of direct sunlight Caution Do not use petroleum based acidi...

Page 348: ...the car wash equipment Rinse the vehicle well before washing and after to remove all cleaning agents completely If they are allowed to dry on the surface they could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or an all cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting Finish Care Application of aftermarket clearcoat sealant wax materials is not recommended If painted surfaces are damag...

Page 349: ...aning solution approved for aluminum Some cleaners are highly acidic or contain alkaline substances and can damage the moldings Always dilute a concentrated cleaner according to the manufacturer s instructions Do not use chrome cleaners Do not use cleaners that are not intended for automotive use Use a nonabrasive wax on the vehicle after washing to protect and extend the molding finish Cleaning E...

Page 350: ...t free cloth or paper towel soaked with windshield washer fluid or a mild detergent Wash the windshield thoroughly when cleaning the blades Bugs road grime sap and a buildup of vehicle wash wax treatments may cause wiper streaking Replace the wiper blades if they are worn or damaged Damage can be caused by extreme dusty conditions sand salt heat sun snow and ice Weatherstrips Apply Dielectric sili...

Page 351: ...e a vehicle with aluminum or chrome plated wheels through an automatic car wash that uses silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes Damage could occur and the repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Steering Suspension and Chassis Components Visually inspect steering suspension and chassis components for damaged loose or missing parts or signs of wear at least once a year Inspect power s...

Page 352: ...garments that can transfer color to home furnishings can also permanently transfer color to the vehicle s interior Use a soft bristle brush to remove dust from knobs and crevices on the instrument cluster Using a mild soap solution immediately remove hand lotions sunscreen and insect repellent from all interior surfaces or permanent damage may result Your dealer may have products for cleaning the ...

Page 353: ...Cleaning the windshield with water during the first three to six months of ownership will reduce tendency to fog Speaker Covers Vacuum around a speaker cover gently so that the speaker will not be damaged Clean spots with just water and mild soap Coated Moldings Coated moldings should be cleaned When lightly soiled wipe with a sponge or soft lint free cloth dampened with water When heavily soiled ...

Page 354: ...ys use a microfiber cloth to wipe surfaces Before wiping the surface with the microfiber cloth use a soft bristle brush to remove dirt that could scratch the surface Then use the microfiber cloth by gently rubbing to clean Never use window cleaners or solvents Periodically hand wash the microfiber cloth separately using mild soap Do not use bleach or fabric softener Rinse thoroughly and air dry be...

Page 355: ...ter and mild detergent Do not use chlorine bleach Rinse with cold water and then dry completely Care of Safety Belts 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 and lukewarm water Floor Mats Warning If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not pro...

Page 356: ...e one floor mat on top of another Removing and Replacing the Floor Mats The driver side floor mat is held in place by two button type retainers The passenger side floor mat is held in place by one button type retainer 1 Pull up on the rear of the floor mat to unlock each retainer and remove 2 Reinstall by lining up the floor mat retainer openings over the carpet retainers and snapping into positio...

Page 357: ... Parts 11 14 Maintenance Records Maintenance Records 11 15 General Information Your vehicle is an important investment This section describes the required maintenance for the vehicle Follow this schedule to help protect against major repair expenses resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance It may also help to maintain the value of the vehicle if it is sold It is the responsibility of the o...

Page 358: ...7 500 mi Proper vehicle maintenance helps to keep the vehicle in good working condition improves fuel economy and reduces vehicle emissions Because of the way people use vehicles maintenance needs vary There may need to be more frequent checks and services The Additional Required Services Normal are for vehicles that Carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits on the Tire and Loading Info...

Page 359: ...th the Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance It is a maintenance program that covers select maintenance services during the first 4 years or 80 000 km 50 000 mi whichever comes first Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance covers routine maintenance services when scheduled in accordance with the owner manual including Oil changes based on the vehicle s oil life monitor system Tire rotation every 12 000 km 7...

Page 360: ...ed for vehicle service for more than a year The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and the oil life system must be reset Your trained dealer technician can perform this work If the engine oil life system is reset accidentally service the vehicle within 5 000 km 3 000 mi since the last service Reset the oil life system when the oil is changed See Engine Oil Life System on pa...

Page 361: ...ponents See Safety System Check on page 3 18 Visually inspect fuel system for damage or leaks Visually inspect exhaust system and nearby heat shields for loose or damaged parts Lubricate body components See Exterior Care on page 10 87 Check starter switch See Starter Switch Check on page 10 23 Check automatic transmission shift lock control function See Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Fu...

Page 362: ... mi 156 000 km 97 500 mi 168 000 km 105 000 mi 180 000 km 112 500 mi 192 000 km 120 000 mi 204 000 km 127 500 mi 216 000 km 135 000 mi 228 000 km 142 500 mi 240 000 km 150 000 mi Rotate tires and perform Required Services Check engine oil level and oil life percentage Change engine oil and filter if needed Replace passenger compartment air filter 1 Inspect evaporative control system 2 Replace engi...

Page 363: ...eduction in air flow excessive window fogging or odors 2 Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook up routing and condition 3 Or every four years whichever comes first 4 Do not directly power wash the transfer case output seals High pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer case fluid Contaminated fluid will decrease the life of the transfer case and should ...

Page 364: ... mi 156 000 km 97 500 mi 168 000 km 105 000 mi 180 000 km 112 500 mi 192 000 km 120 000 mi 204 000 km 127 500 mi 216 000 km 135 000 mi 228 000 km 142 500 mi 240 000 km 150 000 mi Rotate tires and perform Required Services Check engine oil level and oil life percentage Change engine oil and filter if needed Replace passenger compartment air filter 1 Inspect evaporative control system 2 Replace engi...

Page 365: ... hook up routing and condition 3 Or every four years whichever comes first 4 Do not directly power wash the transfer case output seals High pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer case fluid Contaminated fluid will decrease the life of the transfer case and should be replaced 5 Or every five years whichever comes first See Cooling System on page 10 12 6 Or every 10 years...

Page 366: ...art the vehicle maintain a battery with full cranking power Trained dealer technicians have the diagnostic equipment to test the battery and ensure that the connections and cables are corrosion free Belts Belts may need replacing if they squeak or show signs of cracking or splitting Trained dealer technicians have access to tools and equipment to inspect the belts and recommend adjustment or repla...

Page 367: ...struts help aid in control for a smoother ride Signs of wear may include steering wheel vibration bounce sway while braking longer stopping distance or uneven tire wear As part of the multi point inspection trained dealer technicians can visually inspect the shocks and struts for signs of leaking blown seals or damage and can advise when service is needed Tires Tires need to be properly inflated r...

Page 368: ...ce Signs that the alignment may need to be adjusted include pulling improper vehicle handling or unusual tire wear Your dealer has the required equipment to ensure proper wheel alignment Windshield For safety appearance and the best viewing keep the windshield clean and clear Signs of damage include scratches cracks and chips Trained dealer technicians can inspect the windshield and recommend prop...

Page 369: ...l Additive Fuel System Treatment PLUS Part No 88861013 Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid GM Part No 19299818 in Canada 19299819 Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements Hydraulic Power Steering System DEXRON VI Automatic Transmission Fluid Automatic Transmission DEXRON VI Automatic Transmission Fluid Transfer Case All ...

Page 370: ...021668 in Canada 89021674 Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant GM Part No 3634770 in Canada 10953518 or Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No 12345579 in Canada 10953481 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 E...

Page 371: ...ice and Maintenance 11 15 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 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed ...

Page 372: ...Black plate 16 1 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 6081464 2014 CRC 10 4 13 11 16 Service and Maintenance Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed ...

Page 373: ...hrough the windshield from outside The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code identifies the vehicle s engine specifications and replacement parts See Engine Specifications under Capacities and Specifications on page 12 2 for the vehicle s en...

Page 374: ...system refrigerant type and charge amount see the refrigerant label located under the hood See your dealer for more information Engine Cooling System 3 6L V6 Engine 12 8 L 13 5 qt Engine Oil with Filter 5 7 L 6 0 qt Fuel Tank 79 5 L 21 0 gal Transfer Case Fluid 0 65 L 0 69 qt Wheel Nut Torque 190 Y 140 lb ft All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the approximate level as rec...

Page 375: ...dillac SRX Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 6081464 2014 CRC 10 4 13 Technical Data 12 3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 3 6L V6 LFX 3 Automatic 0 95 1 10 mm 0 037 0 043 in ...

Page 376: ...Black plate 4 1 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 6081464 2014 CRC 10 4 13 12 4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing ...

Page 377: ... Privacy Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 13 13 Event Data Recorders 13 13 OnStar 13 14 Infotainment System 13 14 Radio Frequency Identification RFID 13 14 Radio Frequency Statement 13 15 Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Cadillac Normally any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of the vehicle ...

Page 378: ... with the new vehicle However if you continue to remain unsatisfied after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two you can file with the Better Business Bureau BBB Auto Line Program to enforce your rights The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretat...

Page 379: ...believe our impartial program offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal quick and free of charge For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP call toll free 1 800 207 0685 or call the General Motors Customer Care Centre 1 888 446 2000 English 1 800 263 7854 French or write to Mediation Arbitration Program c o ...

Page 380: ...online owner experience is a one stop resource that allows interaction with Cadillac and keeps important vehicle specific information in one place Membership Benefits E Vehicle Information Download owner manuals and view vehicle specific how to videos G Maintenance Information View maintenance schedules required alerts OnStar onboard vehicle diagnostic information and schedule service appointments...

Page 381: ...umber Telephone number of your location Location of the vehicle Model year color and license plate number of the vehicle Odometer reading Vehicle Identification Number VIN and delivery date of the vehicle Description of the problem Coverage Services are provided up to 6 years 110 000 km 70 000 mi whichever comes first In the U S anyone driving the vehicle is covered In Canada a person driving the ...

Page 382: ...rranty period Items considered are hotel meals and rental car Cadillac Technician Roadside Service U S Only Cadillac s exceptional Roadside Service is more than an auto club or towing service It provides every Cadillac owner in the United States with the advantage of contacting a Cadillac advisor and where available a Cadillac trained dealer technician who can provide on site service A dealer tech...

Page 383: ... your transportation needs your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience If the vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service unless of course the problem is safety related If it is please call your dealership let them know this and ask for instructions If your dealer requests you to bring the vehicle for service you ar...

Page 384: ...nd be supported by original receipts See your dealer for information regarding the allowance amounts for reimbursement of fuel or other transportation costs 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 the vehicle is kept for an overnight warranty repair Rental reimbursement will be limited an...

Page 385: ...y performance however the history of these parts is not known Such parts are not covered by the GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty and any related failures are not covered by that warranty Aftermarket collision parts are also available These are made by companies other than GM and may not have been tested for the vehicle As a result these parts may fit poorly exhibit premature durability corrosion pr...

Page 386: ...he following information Driver name address and telephone number Driver license number Owner name address and telephone number Vehicle license plate number Vehicle make model and model year Vehicle Identification Number VIN Insurance company and policy number General description of the damage to the other vehicle Choose a reputable repair facility that uses quality replacement parts See Collision...

Page 387: ... General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of the vehicle Owner Information Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle The Owner Manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models In Portfolio Includes a Portfolio Owner Manual and Warranty Manual ...

Page 388: ...involved in individual problems between you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue S E Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov Reporting Safety Defec...

Page 389: ...hicle These modules may store data to help the dealer technician service the vehicle Some modules may also store data about how the vehicle is operated such as rate of fuel consumption or average speed These modules may retain personal preferences such as radio presets seat positions and temperature settings Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder EDR The main pur...

Page 390: ...itigation through the discovery process or as required by law Data that GM collects or receives may also be used for GM research needs or may be made available to others for research purposes where a need is shown and the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner OnStar If the vehicle is equipped with OnStar and has an active subscription additional data may be collected through the ...

Page 391: ...on a radio frequency that comply with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules and with Industry Canada Standards RSS GEN 210 220 310 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 The device may not cause harmful interference 2 The device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications...

Page 392: ...Black plate 16 1 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 6081464 2014 CRC 10 4 13 13 16 Customer Information 2 NOTES ...

Page 393: ...em status light is next to the OnStar buttons If the status light is Solid Green System is ready Flashing Green On a call Red Indicates a problem Press Q or call 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 to speak to an Advisor Press to Make a call end a call or answer an incoming call Give OnStar Hands Free Calling voice commands Give OnStar Turn by Turn Navigation voice commands Requires the available Direct...

Page 394: ...ersonnel The Advisor is also trained to offer critical assistance in emergency situations Security OnStar provides services like Stolen Vehicle Assistance Remote Ignition Block and Roadside Assistance if equipped OnStar can unlock the vehicle doors remotely if equipped with automatic door locks and can help police locate the vehicle if it is stolen Navigation OnStar navigation requires the Directi...

Page 395: ...en responds with OnStar ready then a tone Other Navigation Services Available from OnStar OnStar eNav Allows subscribers to send destinations from MapQuest com to their Turn by Turn Navigation or screen based navigation system When ready the directions will be downloaded to the vehicle Destination Download Press Q then request the Advisor to download directions to the navigation system in the vehi...

Page 396: ...Press System responds OnStar ready followed by a tone 2 Say Call System responds Please say the name or number to call 3 Say 911 without pausing System responds 911 4 Say Call System responds OK dialing 911 Retrieve My Number 1 Press System responds OnStar ready 2 Say My number System responds Your OnStar Hands Free Calling number is then says the number End a Call Press System responds Call ended...

Page 397: ...unt information If OnStar receives information that vehicle ownership has changed OnStar may send a voice message to the vehicle requesting updated account information Reactivation for Subsequent Owners Press Q and follow the prompts to speak to an Advisor as soon as possible after acquiring the vehicle The Advisor will update vehicle records and will explain the OnStar service offers and options ...

Page 398: ...revent service such as hills tall buildings tunnels weather electrical system design and architecture of the vehicle damage to the vehicle in a crash or wireless phone network congestion or jamming See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 15 Services for People with Disabilities Advisors provide services to help subscribers with physical disabilities and medical conditions Press Q for help with Lo...

Page 399: ...tance and a locksmith to help gain access to the vehicle Global Positioning System GPS Obstruction of the GPS can occur in a large city with tall buildings in parking garages around airports in tunnels underpasses or parking garages or in an area with very dense trees If GPS signals are not available the OnStar system should still operate to call OnStar However OnStar could have difficulty identif...

Page 400: ...e communications without consent OnStar libcurl and unzip acknowledgments Certain OnStar components include libcurl and unzip software Below are the notices and licenses associated with this software libcurl COPYRIGHT AND PERMISSION NOTICE Copyright c 1996 2010 Daniel Stenberg daniel haxx se All rights reserved Permission to use copy modify and distribute this software for any purpose with or with...

Page 401: ...g out of the use of or inability to use this software Permission is granted to anyone to use this software for any purpose including commercial applications and to alter it and redistribute it freely subject to the following restrictions 1 Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice definition disclaimer and this list of conditions 2 Redistributions in binary form compile...

Page 402: ...ip without the explicit permission of Info ZIP Such altered versions are further prohibited from misrepresentative use of the Zip Bugs or Info ZIP e mail addresses or of the Info ZIP URL s 4 Info ZIP retains the right to use the names Info ZIP Zip UnZip UnZipSFX WiZ Pocket UnZip Pocket Zip and MacZip for its own source and binary releases ...

Page 403: ...rain 3 24 Passenger Sensing System 3 26 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 3 24 What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates 3 25 When Should an Airbag Inflate 3 23 Where Are the Airbags 3 21 Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle 3 31 Passenger Status Indicator 5 15 Readiness Light 5 14 Servicing Airbag Equipped Vehicles 3 31 System Check 3 20 Alarm Vehicle Security 2 17 Alert Side Blind Zone SBZA 9 53 ...

Page 404: ... 10 26 10 27 High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting 10 26 License Plate Lamps 10 32 Turn Signal Lamps 10 30 Buying New Tires 10 58 C Calibration 5 6 California Fuel Requirements 9 58 Perchlorate Materials Requirements 10 3 Warning 10 2 Canadian Vehicle Owners iii Capacities and Specifications 12 2 Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust 9 21 Liftgate 2 13 Winter Driving 9 7 Cargo Cover 4 3 Management System...

Page 405: ...sages 5 31 Courtesy Lamps 6 8 Courtesy Transportation Program 13 7 Cover Cargo 4 3 Engine 10 6 Cruise Control 9 33 Light 5 26 Messages 5 30 Cruise Control Active 9 36 Cupholders 4 2 Customer Assistance 13 4 Offices 13 3 Text Telephone TTY Users 13 4 Customer Information Service Publications Ordering Information 13 11 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 13 1 D Damage Repair Collision 13 9 Danger Warnin...

Page 406: ... 34 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 10 37 Overload 10 33 Rear Compartment Fuse Block 10 39 Emergency OnStar 14 2 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 10 10 Check and Service Engine Soon Light 5 16 Compartment Overview 10 5 Coolant 10 13 Coolant Temperature Gauge 5 13 Coolant Temperature Warning Light 5 22 Cooling System 10 12 Cooling System Messages 5 31 Cover 10 6 Drive Belt Routing 12 4 Engine cont d Exhaust 9...

Page 407: ...Specifications 9 58 Gauge 5 12 Low Fuel Warning Light 5 24 Recommended 9 57 Requirements California 9 58 System Messages 5 33 Fuel Economy Mode 9 25 Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block 10 34 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 10 34 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 10 37 Rear Compartment Fuse Block 10 39 G Garage Door Opener 5 46 Programming 5 46 Gasoline Specifications 9 58 Gasoline Engine Starting 9 17 Gauges...

Page 408: ... 5 3 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 3 13 I Ignition Positions 9 15 Immobilizer 2 18 Indicator Vehicle Ahead 5 21 Infants and Young Children Restraints 3 35 Infotainment 7 1 Infotainment System 13 14 Instrument Cluster 5 10 Interior Rearview Mirrors 2 21 Introduction iii J Jump Starting 10 80 K Key and Lock Messages 5 33 Keyless Entry Remote RKE System 2 3 Keys 2 1 L Labeling Tire Sidewall 10 44...

Page 409: ...l Warning 5 24 Safety Belt Reminders 5 13 Security 5 24 Service Electric Parking Brake 5 20 StabiliTrak OFF 5 22 Tire Pressure 5 23 Traction Control System TCS StabiliTrak 5 22 Traction Off 5 21 Limited Slip Rear Axle 9 32 Locks Automatic Door 2 11 Delayed Locking 2 11 Door 2 10 Lockout Protection 2 12 Power Door 2 11 Safety 2 12 Loss of Control 9 5 Low Fuel Warning Light 5 24 Lower Anchors and Te...

Page 410: ...4 2 Net Cargo 4 9 Net Convenience 4 11 New Vehicle Break In 9 14 O Object Detection System Messages 5 34 Odometer 5 11 Trip 5 12 Off Road Recovery 9 5 Oil Engine 10 7 Engine Oil Life System 10 9 Messages 5 32 Pressure Light 5 23 Older Children Restraints 3 33 Online Owner Center 13 4 OnStar System In Brief 1 22 OnStar Additional Information 14 5 OnStar Connections 14 3 OnStar Emergency 14 2 OnStar...

Page 411: ...r Climate Control System 8 6 Rear Seat Pass Through Door 3 12 Rear Seats 3 10 Heated 3 11 Rear Window Washer Wiper 5 5 Rearview Mirrors 2 21 Automatic Dimming 2 22 Reclining Seatbacks 3 5 Recommended Fuel 9 57 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 11 13 Records Maintenance 11 15 Recreational Vehicle Towing 10 84 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System 2 2 2 3 Remote Vehicle Start 2 8 Replacement Bulbs 10 33 R...

Page 412: ...d Front 3 8 Heated Rear 3 11 Lumbar Adjustment Front 3 4 Memory 3 6 Power Adjustment Front 3 4 Rear 3 10 Reclining Seatbacks 3 5 Securing Child Restraints 3 48 3 50 Security Light 5 24 Messages 5 38 OnStar 14 2 Vehicle 2 17 Vehicle Alarm 2 17 Selective Ride Control 9 32 Service Accessories and Modifications 10 3 Doing Your Own Work 10 3 Engine Soon Light 5 16 Maintenance Records 11 15 Service cont...

Page 413: ...em Active Emergency Braking 9 51 Forward Collision Alert FCA 9 49 Infotainment 7 1 13 14 Roof Rack 4 11 Systems Driver Assistance 9 44 T Tachometer 5 12 Text Telephone TTY Users 13 4 Theft Deterrent Systems 2 18 Immobilizer 2 18 Thigh Support Adjustment 3 5 Throttle Adjustable 9 15 Time 5 6 Tires Buying New Tires 10 58 Chains 10 62 Changing 10 73 Compact Spare 10 79 Tires cont d Designations 10 46...

Page 414: ... 12 Turn and Lane Change Signals 6 6 Twilight Sentinel 6 5 U Uniform Tire Quality Grading 10 60 Universal Remote System 5 46 Operation 5 49 Programming 5 46 Using This Manual iv V Vehicle Alarm System 2 17 Canadian Owners iii Control 9 3 Identification Number VIN 12 1 Load Limits 9 10 Messages 5 29 Personalization 5 40 Reminder Messages 5 39 Remote Start 2 8 Vehicle cont d Security 2 17 Speed Mess...

Page 415: ...3 INDEX i 13 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 10 61 Different Size 10 59 Replacement 10 62 When It Is Time for New Tires 10 57 Where to Put the Restraint 3 39 Windows 2 22 Power 2 22 Windshield Wiper Washer 5 3 Winter Driving 9 7 Winter Tires 10 43 Wiper Blade Replacement 10 24 Wipers Rear Washer 5 5 ...

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