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Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - 2010

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Driving and Operating

Towing

General Towing

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-52

Driving Characteristics and

Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-52

Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-56
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 8-60
Trailer Sway

Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-61

Conversions and Add-Ons

Add-On Electrical

Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-61

Driving Information

Driving for Better Fuel
Economy

Driving habits can affect fuel
mileage. Here are some driving tips
to get the best fuel economy
possible.

Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.

Brake gradually and avoid
abrupt stops.

Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.

When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use
cruise control, if equipped.

Always follow posted speed
limits or drive more slowly when
conditions require.

Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.

Combine several trips into a
single trip.

Replace the vehicle's tires with
the same TPC Spec number
molded into the tire's sidewall
near the size.

Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.

Summary of Contents for SRX 2010

Page 1: ...view 4 4 Controls 4 6 Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 4 13 Information Displays 4 29 Vehicle Messages 4 33 Vehicle Personalization 4 41 OnStar System 4 46 Universal Remote System 4 48 Lighting 5...

Page 2: ...Tires 9 52 Jump Starting 9 101 Towing 9 105 Appearance Care 9 109 Service and Maintenance 10 1 General Information 10 1 Scheduled Maintenance 10 2 Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Parts 10 6 Maintena...

Page 3: ...ecific 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...

Page 4: ...ury or death WARNING These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people Notice This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage This would not be covered by...

Page 5: ...tioning 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 Gau...

Page 6: ...Black plate 6 1 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual 2010 vi Introduction 2 NOTES...

Page 7: ...cks 1 12 Doors Liftgate Manual 1 13 Liftgate Power 1 14 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security 1 17 Anti Theft Alarm System 1 17 Immobilizer 1 19 Immobilizer Operation 1 19 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors...

Page 8: ...eriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window Do not leave the keyless access transmitter in a vehicle with children This key located inside the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmi...

Page 9: ...still not working correctly see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation The Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter functions will work up to 60 m 195...

Page 10: ...he RKE transmitter See Remote Vehicle Start on page 1 9 for additional information L Vehicle Locator Panic Alarm Press and release one time to locate the vehicle The exterior lamps flash and the horn...

Page 11: ...d in A person approaching the outside of the locked vehicle without an authorized keyless access transmitter will not be able to open the door even with the transmitter in the vehicle You may temporar...

Page 12: ...Vehicles Only A new transmitter can be programmed to the vehicle when there is one recognized transmitter To program the vehicle must be off and all of the transmitters both currently recognized and n...

Page 13: ...ature is not available in Canada This procedure will take approximately 30 minutes to complete The vehicle must be off and all of the transmitters you wish to program must be with you 1 Insert the veh...

Page 14: ...ter pocket and press K on the transmitter To program additional transmitters repeat Steps 4 through 6 When all additional transmitters are programmed press and hold the ignition for 5 seconds to exit...

Page 15: ...battery Do not use a metal object 4 Insert the new battery positive side facing down Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery 5 Snap the transmitter back together Remote Vehicle Start If available...

Page 16: ...l and select the ON RUN START ignition mode to drive the vehicle The engine will shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension is done or the ignition is put in ON RUN START Extending Engine Run T...

Page 17: ...ety belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can...

Page 18: ...abled and the doors are locked with the power lock switch on the instrument panel three chimes sound to signal that the delayed locking feature is in use All doors lock five seconds after the last doo...

Page 19: ...at brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting See Climate Control System in the Index If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate disable the power liftgate function...

Page 20: ...outlets on or under the 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 Cli...

Page 21: ...The liftgate only operates manually in this position Manual operation of a liftgate that also has power operation requires more effort than with a standard manual liftgate In either the MAX or the 3...

Page 22: ...direction to the full closed or open position After removing the obstruction the power liftgate operation can be used again If the liftgate encounters multiple obstacles on the same power cycle the po...

Page 23: ...use the pull cup to lower the liftgate and close With the power liftgate disabled the liftgate electric latch will still power latch once contact is made with the striker Always close the liftgate bef...

Page 24: ...e System To disarm the system either unlock the doors using the transmitter or start the vehicle with a recognized transmitter in the vehicle To avoid setting off the alarm by accident Lock the vehicl...

Page 25: ...there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft deterrent system The system has one or more keyless entry transmitters that are matched to an immobilizer control unit in your vehicle Only a cor...

Page 26: ...ion on page 1 3 Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors WARNING A convex mirror can make things like other...

Page 27: ...position push the control pad down arrow Both mirrors will automatically fold 2 Press the control pad down arrow again to return the mirrors to their original position Resetting the Power Foldaway Mir...

Page 28: ...iew the curb for parallel parking The passenger and driver mirrors return to their original position when the vehicle is shifted out of R Reverse or the ignition is turned off or to OFF LOCK This feat...

Page 29: ...bottom of the mirror See your dealer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar See the OnStar Owner s Guide for more information about the services OnStar provides Cleaning th...

Page 30: ...er in a vehicle with children When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent unintentional operation of the windows Driver side shown The power window controls are l...

Page 31: ...been restored and a message is displayed in the Driver Information Center 1 Close all doors 2 Place the ignition in ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN START 3 From any partial open position close the window and...

Page 32: ...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 Opening the Windows From Outside the Ve...

Page 33: ...lso Roof Sunroof On vehicles with a sunroof the switches are located on the headliner above the rearview mirror The ignition must be in ON RUN START ACC ACCESSORY or in Retained Accessory Power RAP to...

Page 34: ...switch to the first stop to close the sunshade to a desired position at a normal speed Press the switch forward to the second stop to express close the sunshade Fully close the glass before fully clo...

Page 35: ...Care 2 27 Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash 2 27 Airbag System Airbag System 2 28 Where Are the Airbags 2 30 When Should an Airbag Inflate 2 32 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 2 33 How Doe...

Page 36: ...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 ar...

Page 37: ...djustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions 1 Pull the head restraint up to raise it 2 To lower the head restraint press the release button while pushing the head restraint down 3 Rele...

Page 38: ...t to Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving To adjust the seat 1 Pull the handle located at the front of the seat 2 Move the seat forward or backward to adjust the seat position 3...

Page 39: ...the stored positions Releasing 1 or 2 before the stored position is reached stops the recall Memory Remote Recall The memory feature can recall the driver seat outside mirrors and pedals if available...

Page 40: ...xit driver seat Easy exit driver seat can be turned on or off using the vehicle personalization menu See Easy Exit Driver Seat under Vehicle Personalization on page 4 41 for more information To stop r...

Page 41: ...push a pedal when you do not want to Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving WARNING If either seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could caus...

Page 42: ...not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Continued WARNING Continued For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the...

Page 43: ...y take longer to heat up Remote Start Heated Seats When it is cold outside the heated seats can be turned on automatically during a remote vehicle start The heated seats will be canceled when the igni...

Page 44: ...lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest The passenger seat may take longer to heat up Remote Start Heated and Ventilated Seats During a remote start the heated or ventilat...

Page 45: ...fter raising the rear seatback always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached and are not twisted Folding the Seatbacks Notice Folding a rear seat with the safety belts...

Page 46: ...the lever when the seatback is in the desired position The rear seat lock indicator A retracts when the seatback is locked Heated Rear Seats WARNING If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to t...

Page 47: ...n be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passenger s are restrained properly too WARNING It is extre...

Page 48: ...up can survive and sometimes walk away Without safety belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling...

Page 49: ...stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop ove...

Page 50: ...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 That is true not only in frontal c...

Page 51: ...s who are not buckled up can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts First before you or your passenger s wear a safety belt ther...

Page 52: ...forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit snugly against your body Q What is wrong with this A The lap belt is too loose It will not give nearly as much protection this...

Page 53: ...RNING You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not on the pelvic bones This co...

Page 54: ...lt goes under the armrests Q What is wrong with this A The shoulder belt is worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times WARNING You can be seriously injured if you wear the sho...

Page 55: ...ance of head and neck injury You might also slide under the lap belt The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go ov...

Page 56: ...belt is pulled out all the way the child restraint locking feature may be engaged If this happens let the belt go back all the way and start again 3 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clic...

Page 57: ...Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered...

Page 58: ...eplaced and probably other new parts for the vehicle s safety belt system See Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash on page 2 27 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle may have rear s...

Page 59: ...belt could be seriously injured The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 4 Buckle position and release...

Page 60: ...n to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you To help avoid personal injury do not let someone else use it and use it only for the seat it is made to f...

Page 61: ...eath 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...

Page 62: ...anel for the right front passenger With seat mounted side impact airbags the word AIRBAG will appear on the side of the seatback closest to the door With roof rail airbags the word AIRBAG will appear...

Page 63: ...to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Do not sit unnecessarily close to the airbag as you would be if you were sitting on the edge of your seat or leaning forward Safety b...

Page 64: ...symbol The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Airbag Readiness Light on page 4 18 for more information Where Are the...

Page 65: ...en an occupant and an airbag the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear...

Page 66: ...the vehicle hits an object that does not deform If the vehicle hits a narrow object like a pole the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a wide object like a wall...

Page 67: ...he location and severity of the side impact In a rollover event roof rail airbag deployment is determined by the direction of the roll What Makes an Airbag Inflate In a deployment event the sensing sy...

Page 68: ...hey deploy Some components of the airbag module may be hot for several minutes For location of the airbag modules see What Makes an Airbag Inflate on page 2 33 The parts of the airbag that come into c...

Page 69: ...the airbag windshields are broken by vehicle deformation Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag Airbags are designed to inflate only once After an airbag i...

Page 70: ...tain conditions The driver airbags and the roof rail airbags are not affected by the passenger sensing system The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger...

Page 71: ...re off If you secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat I...

Page 72: ...ted side impact airbag depending upon the person s seating posture and body build Everyone in the vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there is a...

Page 73: ...f no rear seat is available do not install a child restraint in this vehicle If the Off Indicator is Lit for an Adult Size Occupant If a person of adult size is sitting in the right front passenger se...

Page 74: ...41 for more information about modifications that can affect how the system operates WARNING Stowing of articles under the passenger seat or between the passenger seat cushion and seatback may interfer...

Page 75: ...ht front passenger position which includes sensors that are part of the passenger seat The passenger sensing system may not operate properly if the original seat trim is replaced with non GM covers up...

Page 76: ...placement Make sure the airbag readiness light is working See Airbag Readiness Light on page 4 18 for more information Notice If an airbag covering is damaged opened or broken the airbag may not work...

Page 77: ...ght 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...

Page 78: ...l injuries in a crash Also see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides under Lap Shoulder Belt on page 2 22 According to accident statistics children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child...

Page 79: ...his includes infants and all other children Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the law in every state in...

Page 80: ...2 lb infant will suddenly become a 110 kg 240 lb force on a person s arms An infant should be secured in an appropriate restraint WARNING Never do this Children who are up against or very close to any...

Page 81: ...r child restraint In addition there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs WARNING To reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash infants need complete suppo...

Page 82: ...the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint B Forward Facing Child Seat A forward facing child seat B provides restraint...

Page 83: ...ATCH System on page 2 52 for more information Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle When securing an add on child restraint refer to the i...

Page 84: ...lating airbag A child in a forward facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position Even if the pa...

Page 85: ...es with the routing of the safety belt Wherever you install a child restraint be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collisi...

Page 86: ...e installed using only the top tether and anchor In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle you need a child restraint that has LATCH attachments The child restraint manufacturer will provide yo...

Page 87: ...w 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 Ancho...

Page 88: ...ar seating position See Where to Put the Restraint on page 2 50 for additional information Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System WARNING If a LATCH type child restraint is not attac...

Page 89: ...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 t...

Page 90: ...re using a dual tether route the tether around the head restraint If the rear outboard seating position you are using has an adjustable head restraint and you are using a single tether raise the head...

Page 91: ...it was being used during a crash new LATCH system parts may be needed New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the LATCH system was not being used at the time of the crash Securing Child Restra...

Page 92: ...raint when and as the instructions say If more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint on page 2 50 1 Put the child restraint on the...

Page 93: ...stem on page 2 52 for more information 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it ret...

Page 94: ...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 front seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will...

Page 95: ...nted side impact 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 4 19 2 Put the chi...

Page 96: ...ructions regrading the use of the top tether See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 2 52 for more information 7 Before placing a child in the child restraint make sure it is s...

Page 97: ...partments 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 vehi...

Page 98: ...area Center Console Storage Vehicles have an armrest and an upper storage tray in the center console The armrest on top of the center console can be adjusted to a rearward middle and forward position...

Page 99: ...shade faces the rear of the vehicle 2 Align the cartridge over the pins on the trim panels of the vehicle 3 Push down on the cartridge to snap it into place 4 Unroll the shade towards the rear of the...

Page 100: ...de the button on the top to release the cartridge 3 Pull up to remove the cartridge from the pins WARNING An improperly stored cargo cover could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudde...

Page 101: ...sembly to unlatch it and lift up on the handle A prop rod locks to hold the cover up when opened Four hooks are located on the inside cover and can be used or storing items There may be additional sto...

Page 102: ...d be injured Be sure to return the cover to the closed position and latch before driving If the cover is removed always store it outside of the vehicle When it is replaced always be sure that it is se...

Page 103: ...A insert it into the channel B located in the middle of both rails The loop of the D Ring slider must be facing inward towards the storage area and the ring must be in the up position for proper usag...

Page 104: ...o clips B Cargo Net WARNING Do not stack items higher than the upper end of the cargo net or hang anything from the net Avoid items that have sharp edges or that apply excessive force to the net If it...

Page 105: ...he small opening 2 The rear seat backs should be folded down when the net is installed in the headliner opening located behind the front seats 3 Mount the cargo net to the rear seat tethers located on...

Page 106: ...the cargo net in the available space next to the kit Convenience Net This vehicle may have a convenience net located in the rear of the vehicle Attach it to the cargo tie downs for storing small loads...

Page 107: ...een the crossrails making sure to fasten cargo securely To prevent damage or loss of cargo when driving check to make sure cross rails and cargo are securely fastened Loading cargo on the roof rack wi...

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Page 109: ...ge 4 15 Fuel Economy Gauge 4 16 Turbo Gauge 2 8L Only 4 16 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge 4 17 Safety Belt Reminders 4 17 Airbag Readiness Light 4 18 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 4 19 Charging...

Page 110: ...Messages 4 37 Lamp Messages 4 37 Object Detection System Messages 4 38 Ride Control System Messages 4 38 Airbag System Messages 4 39 Safety Belt Messages 4 39 Anti Theft Alarm System Messages 4 39 Se...

Page 111: ...Black plate 3 1 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual 2010 Instruments and Controls 4 3 2 NOTES...

Page 112: ...Black plate 4 1 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual 2010 4 4 Instruments and Controls Instrument Panel Overview...

Page 113: ...Locks on page 1 11 Hazard Warning Flashers on page 5 5 J Exterior Lamp Controls on page 5 1 Front Fog Lamps on page 5 6 If Equipped Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 5 6 K Steering Wheel A...

Page 114: ...ed at the steering wheel y z Press the y button to select the next favorite radio station or next CD DVD if equipped or MP3 track Press the z button to select the previous favorite radio station or pr...

Page 115: ...of the steering column With the ignition in ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN START move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed 2 Fast wipes 1 Slow wipes Adjustable Interval Wipes Turn the band up...

Page 116: ...the wiper lever to adjust the sensitivity Turn the band up for more sensitivity to moisture Turn the band down for less sensitivity to moisture To deactivate Rainsense move the windshield wiper lever...

Page 117: ...erforming low or high speed wipes If the rear wiper control is off the shift lever is in R Reverse and the front windshield wiper is performing interval wipes then the rear wiper automatically perform...

Page 118: ...icle for a short distance in an open area where it can receive a GPS signal The compass system will automatically determine when GPS signal is restored and provide a heading again See Compass Messages...

Page 119: ...NU SELECT knob to select the 12 hour or 24 hour display format Setting the Month Day Format 1 Press the CONFIG button 2 Select Time and Date Settings 3 Highlight Month Day Format 4 Press the MENU SELE...

Page 120: ...hey should The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment Follo...

Page 121: ...ble items in the ashtray Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement...

Page 122: ...Black plate 14 1 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual 2010 4 14 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster United States version shown Canada similar...

Page 123: ...not operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning area Fuel Gauge United States Canada When the ignition is on the fuel gauge indicates about how much fuel is left in the tank An arrow...

Page 124: ...s 100 km 20 Is the minimum fuel economy This least efficient fuel economy usually occurs during quick accelerations or when idling 100 Is the maximum fuel economy The best fuel economy usually occurs...

Page 125: ...driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument panel cluster When the engine is started this light and a chime come on and stay on for several seconds to remind drivers to fasten their safety bel...

Page 126: ...seatbelt symbols Once the passenger seatbelt is buckled the corresponding seat belt symbol in the DIC turns green There are no seat position sensors in the seat If a seatbelt is not initially buckled...

Page 127: ...the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF or the symbol for on and off for several seconds as a system check If you are using remote start if equipped to start the vehicle from a dis...

Page 128: ...running as a check to show the light is working The light turns off when the engine is started If it does not have the vehicle serviced by your dealer If the light stays on or comes on while driving...

Page 129: ...m of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria TPC can affect the vehicle s emission controls and can cause this light to come on...

Page 130: ...as designed and may cause stalling after start up stalling when the vehicle is changed into gear misfiring hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration These conditions might go away once t...

Page 131: ...hydraulic circuits If one circuit is not working the remaining circuit can still work to stop the vehicle For normal braking performance both circuits need to be working If the warning light comes on...

Page 132: ...the brake warning light should come on briefly when as the engine is started If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer If this light comes on there is a problem with a system on...

Page 133: ...ingly See Traction Control System TCS on page 8 34 and StabiliTrak System on page 8 35 for more information StabiliTrak OFF Light This light comes on when the StabiliTrak system is turned off by press...

Page 134: ...ut tire pressures and the Tire Pressure Monitor System When the Light is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly underinflated A tire pressure message can accompany th...

Page 135: ...the engine properly The vehicle could be low on oil and might have some other system problem See your dealer Fuel Economy Light For vehicles with the fuel economy mode light it comes on when the eco e...

Page 136: ...igh Low Beam Changer on page 5 2 for more information Adaptive Forward Lighting AFL Light This light comes on solid when there is a problem with the Adaptive Forward Lighting system and flashes when t...

Page 137: ...ff See Cruise Control on page 8 37 for more information Information Displays Driver Information Center DIC The vehicle may have a Driver Information Center DIC The DIC displays information about your...

Page 138: ...T Set Clear Use this button to set or clear the menu item when it is displayed Trip Fuel Menu Items Press the MENU button on the turn signal lever until Trip Fuel Information Menu is displayed Use the...

Page 139: ...button while the Fuel Used display is showing Average Vehicle Speed The Average Vehicle Speed display shows the average speed of the vehicle in miles per hour mph or kilometers per hour km h This aver...

Page 140: ...r in kilopascal kPa See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 9 61 and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 9 62 for more information Remaining Oil Life This display shows an estimate of the oil s r...

Page 141: ...displayed on the DIC indicate the status of the vehicle or some action that may be needed to correct a condition Multiple messages may display one after the other The messages that do not require imme...

Page 142: ...to drive See Parking Brake on page 8 31 for more information SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST This message may be displayed when there is a problem with the brake boost assist system When this message is displaye...

Page 143: ...rmal operating temperature To avoid added strain on a hot engine the air conditioning compressor automatically turns off When the coolant temperature returns to normal the air conditioning compressor...

Page 144: ...oil pressure levels occur Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and do not operate it until the cause of the low oil pressure has been corrected Check the oil as soon as possible and have the v...

Page 145: ...IN REMOTE KEY This message displays when the battery in the RKE transmitter needs to be replaced Lamp Messages AFL ADAPTIVE FORWARD LIGHTING LAMPS NEED SERVICE This message displays when the Adaptive...

Page 146: ...liTrak system If this message appears try to reset the system Stop turn off the engine for at least 15 seconds then start the engine again If this message still comes on it means there is a problem Se...

Page 147: ...sage is displayed if there is a problem with the air conditioning system Take the vehicle to your dealer for service SERVICE POWER STEERING This message is displayed if there is a problem with the pow...

Page 148: ...ires by adding air until the tire pressure is equal to the values shown on the Tire Loading Information label See Tires on page 9 52 Vehicle Load Limits on page 8 11 and Tire Pressure on page 9 59 You...

Page 149: ...eatures are available on every vehicle Only the features available on a particular vehicle will be displayed on that vehicle CONFIG Configuration Press to access the Configuration Settings Menu MENU S...

Page 150: ...ality Sensor is highlighted to open the menu Turn the knob to highlight High or Low Sensitivity Press the knob to confirm the selection and move back to the last menu Remote Start Auto Seat Cool When...

Page 151: ...menu Chime Volume This allows the selection of the chime volume level Press the MENU SELECT knob when Chime Volume is highlighted Turn the knob to select Normal or High Press the knob to confirm and g...

Page 152: ...p the driver door from locking when the door is open If off is selected the Delayed Door Lock menu will be available and the door will lock as programmed through this menu Press the MENU SELECT knob w...

Page 153: ...s selection of which doors will unlock when pressing the unlock button on the RKE transmitter Press the MENU SELECT knob when Door Unlock Options is highlighted Turn the knob to select All Doors or Dr...

Page 154: ...e to be turned on or off Press the MENU SELECT knob when Memory Remote Recall is highlighted Turn the knob to select On or Off Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu Return to Factory...

Page 155: ...in the glove box OnStar service is subject to the OnStar terms and conditions included in the OnStar Subscriber Information OnStar service cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where OnStar has...

Page 156: ...used to interact with OnStar hands free calling See Steering Wheel Controls on page 4 6 for more information On some vehicles the mute button can be used to dial numbers into voice mail systems or to...

Page 157: ...d transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future Universal Home Remote programming It is also recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle the programmed Universal Home Remote buttons sh...

Page 158: ...ing light You now may release both buttons Some entry gates and garage door openers may require substitution of Step 2 with the procedure noted in Gate Operator and Canadian Programming later in this...

Page 159: ...unit does not flash press and hold the same button a second time for two seconds and then release it Again if the door does not move or the garage door lamp does not flash press and hold the same but...

Page 160: ...niversal Home Remote button for at least half of a second The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons All programmed buttons should be...

Page 161: ...amp 5 6 Courtesy Lamps 5 6 Dome Lamps 5 6 Reading Lamps 5 6 Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the outboard side of the steering...

Page 162: ...urn to low beams This indicator light turns on in the instrument panel cluster when the high beam headlamps are on Flash to Pass The flash to pass feature works with the low beams or Daytime Running L...

Page 163: ...ol is in the automatic position the headlamps come on automatically See Exterior Lamp Controls on page 5 1 The vehicle has a light sensor located on top of the instrument panel Make sure it is not cov...

Page 164: ...eadlamps also come on When it is bright enough outside the headlamps go off and the DRL come on as long as the exterior lamp switch is in the AUTO position If the vehicle is started in a dark garage t...

Page 165: ...e the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off This warns others that you are having trouble Press again to turn the flashers off Turn and Lane Change Signals An arrow on the instrument panel...

Page 166: ...e instrument panel lights The thumbwheel is located next to the exterior lamp control D Instrument Panel Brightness Turn the thumbwheel up or down to brighten or dim the instrument panel lights Cargo...

Page 167: ...with CD 6 28 Auxiliary Devices Radio with CD DVD and MEM 6 34 Rear Seat Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment RSE System 6 36 Rear Seat Audio RSA System 6 45 Phone Bluetooth Overview 6 47 Bluetooth In...

Page 168: ...ne noise at certain speeds Notice Contact your dealer before adding any equipment Adding audio or communication equipment could interfere with the operation of the vehicle s engine radio or other syst...

Page 169: ...rns the system on or off and adjusts the volume B Buttons 1 to 6 Radio Saves and selects favorite stations C TUNE Radio Manually selects radio stations CD Selects tracks D FAV Radio Opens the favorite...

Page 170: ...listening to a different audio source J k CD Pauses the CD K CD Slot Insert a CD L MENU SELECT Press Selects menu items Turn Opens menus highlights menu items or sets numeric values while in a menu M...

Page 171: ...Buttons 1 to 6 Radio Saves and selects favorite stations MEM Saves and selects favorite tracks and playlists C TUNE INFO Radio Manually selects radio stations and shows available information about the...

Page 172: ...ject Removes a disc from the CD slot H RADIO BAND Changes the band while listening to the radio Selects the radio when listening to a different audio source I MEM DVD AUX Selects MEM CD DVD USB or a c...

Page 173: ...If the infotainment system has been turned on after the ignition is turned off the system will turn off automatically after ten minutes Volume Control VOL O Volume Power Turn to adjust the volume PHO...

Page 174: ...ted option Submenus An arrow on the right hand edge of the menu indicates that it has a submenu with other options Activating a Setting 1 Turn the MENU SELECT knob to highlight the setting 2 Press the...

Page 175: ...TONE button 2 Select the audio setting 3 Press and hold the MENU SELECT button until the value changes to 0 Press the 0 BACK button to go back to the Tone Settings menu Adjusting the Treble Midrange...

Page 176: ...ent system used in conjunction with the Bose 5 1 Cabin Surround sound system for the vehicle includes digital 5 1 decoding This technology unlocks the full benefit of digital 5 1 recordings so digital...

Page 177: ...um volume played when the radio is first turned on can be set 1 Press the CONFIG button 2 Select Radio Settings 3 Select Maximum Startup Volume 4 Select the setting 5 Press the 0 BACK button to go bac...

Page 178: ...station that was playing starts playing again Selecting a Station Seek Tuning Radio with CD If the radio station is not known Briefly press g SEEK or l SEEK To automatically search for the next avail...

Page 179: ...amming of the selected type displays 4 Select the station The category lists are updated when the station lists are updated Updating Station Category Lists If stations stored in the station list can n...

Page 180: ...hift buffer When the radio station is changed the buffer is cleared and automatically restarted for the current station Content from a previously tuned station is no longer available The time shift fe...

Page 181: ...a category that have been removed can still be accessed by using the g SEEK or l SEEK buttons or the TUNE knob To add or remove categories 1 Press the CONFIG button 2 Select Radio Settings 3 Select XM...

Page 182: ...th CD DVD and MEM The radio with MEM time shift feature can rewind 20 minutes of XM content While listening to the radio the content from the current channel is always being buffered Press the k butto...

Page 183: ...nger assigned Tune to another station No Artist Info The system is working properly No artist information is available at this time on this channel No Title Info The system is working properly No song...

Page 184: ...on frequencies to interfere with each other Static can occur when things like storms and power lines interfere with radio reception When this happens try reducing the treble on the radio XM Satellite...

Page 185: ...ter to the outer edge Care of the CD Player Do not add a label to a disc as it could get caught in the CD player If a label is needed label the top of the recorded disc with a marking pen Do not use d...

Page 186: ...ct the previous or next track Turn the TUNE knob Using the CD Menu 1 Turn the MENU SELECT knob 2 Select Tracks list 3 Select the track Playing Tracks in Random Order Turn the MENU SELECT knob and then...

Page 187: ...ng it this could damage the surface Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge If the bottom surface of a disc is dirty take a soft lint free cloth or dampen...

Page 188: ...out of the CD DVD slot If the disc is not removed after it is ejected it is pulled back in after a few seconds Playing a CD or DVD A Disc Press the MEM DVD AUX button if there is a disc in the player...

Page 189: ...ormation after reading the disc due to the amount of information stored on the disc The infotainment system automatically switches to FM while the disc is being read Files that do not have any meta da...

Page 190: ...SELECT knob 2 Select Audio Stream 3 Select Change Audio Stream 4 Press MENU SELECT to change the selection Select Cancel to exit the menu Pausing a DVD 1 Turn the MENU SELECT knob 2 Select Pause to p...

Page 191: ...C Press to record music from a CD or USB drive DEL Press to delete the current track from MEM FAV Favorites Press to display MEM favorites 1 to 6 Press to select a track or playlist stored in that num...

Page 192: ...rds 1 1 and 2 0 USB Supported Devices USB Flash Drives Portable USB Hard Drives Recording to MEM Press O REC then select Record Current Song or Record All Songs on Disc The information stored by MEM i...

Page 193: ...ECT knob 2 Select Search 3 Select Playlists Artists Albums Song Titles or Genres 4 Select the track The search rate increases if the MENU SELECT knob is continuously turned while searching in a list S...

Page 194: ...ted with the currently playing track in the indicated favorites position Creating Playlists To create a playlist using tracks stored in MEM 1 Select Playlist from the MEM favorites 2 Select the track...

Page 195: ...Ds USB Drives and Zunes are compatible with the infotainment system Connecting and Controlling an iPod Not all iPod s can be controlled by the infotainment system Connecting an iPod Connect the iPod t...

Page 196: ...rrent tracks in random order Off Plays current tracks in sequential order Repeat Functionality Turn the MENU SELECT knob and set Repeat to On or Off Repeat On Repeats the current track Repeat Off Play...

Page 197: ...r Repeat Functionality Turn the MENU SELECT knob and set Repeat to On or Off Repeat On Repeats the current track Repeat Off Playback starts from the beginning of the current track after the last track...

Page 198: ...vice is attached to the USB port and active 1 Turn the MENU SELECT knob while in the iPod Zune PFD or USB device main menu 2 Select Bluetooth Music Setup To select the Bluetooth Music Setup menu when...

Page 199: ...option from the Bluetooth Music Setup menu 2 Select the new device 3 The active device is disconnected from the system and the new device is connected Removing a Device 1 Select Remove Device from th...

Page 200: ...e devices to be connected using the 3 5 mm 1 8 in input jack or the USB port Portable devices are controlled by using the menu system described in Operation on page 6 7 The AUX input is located in the...

Page 201: ...ed for by Playlists Artists Albums Song Titles Genres Composers Audiobooks The number of objects in each category is shown in parentheses after the category To search for tracks 1 Turn the MENU SELECT...

Page 202: ...arentheses after the category To search for tracks 1 Turn the MENU SELECT knob 2 Select Search 3 Select Playlists Artists Albums Song Titles or Genres 4 Select the track The search rate increases if t...

Page 203: ...power button for more than three seconds Insert or eject any disc Insert a DVD video disc Press the Remote Control power button Press the MEM DVD AUX button or the k button when a DVD video disc is in...

Page 204: ...not be covered by the warranty Storage in extreme cold can weaken the batteries Keep the headphones stored in a cool dry place If the foam ear pads become worn or damaged they can be replaced separate...

Page 205: ...ow to Change the RSE Video Screen Settings The screen display mode brightness and language can be changed from the setup menu using the remote control To change a setting 1 Press z 2 Use n q p o and r...

Page 206: ...id directly touching the video screen as damage may occur See Cleaning the Video Screen later in this section for more information Video Screen Input Jack Each video screen is equipped with a video in...

Page 207: ...fter several seconds if no other button is pressed v Title Press to return to the main menu of the DVD This function could vary for each disc y Main Menu Press to access the DVD menu The DVD menu is d...

Page 208: ...copyright information or the previews Fast Forward Press to fast forward the DVD or CD To stop fast forwarding a DVD video press s To stop fast forwarding a DVD audio or CD release This button might...

Page 209: ...Y The picture does not fill the screen There are black borders on the top and bottom or on both sides or it looks stretched out Check the display mode settings in the setup menu by pressing the displa...

Page 210: ...he headphones Check that the headphones are positioned properly with the headband across the top of the head I lost the remote and or the headphones See your dealer for assistance The DVD is playing b...

Page 211: ...Rear Seat Audio RSA System Vehicles with this feature allow the rear seat passengers to listen to and control any of the music sources radio CDs DVDs or other auxiliary sources RSA can only control m...

Page 212: ...Press and hold or until Tune displays Continue to press or to tune to an individual station Tune stays active until or has not been pressed for several seconds If the front seat passengers are listen...

Page 213: ...n use a Bluetooth capable cell phone with a Hands Free Profile to make and receive phone calls The infotainment system and voice recognition are used to control the system The system can be used while...

Page 214: ...ers See Radio Frequency Statement on page 12 17 for Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada Standards information Bluetooth Infotainment Controls For information about how to navigate th...

Page 215: ...uetooth Serial Port Profile is not available 5 Start the Pairing process on the cell phone that will be paired to the vehicle Reference the cell phone manufacturers user guide for information on this...

Page 216: ...racter Sequence in Operation on page 6 7 for more information 3 Select Call to start dialing the number Radio with CD DVD MEM 1 Press the PHONE button 2 Select Enter number 3 Enter the character seque...

Page 217: ...r sequence then select call See Entering a Character Sequence in Operation on page 6 7 for more information 4 After the call has been placed turn or press the MENU SELECT knob and choose Merge Calls 5...

Page 218: ...nd an MP3 player at the same time Pairing Information Up to five cell phones can be paired to the Bluetooth system The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving The Bluetooth system links...

Page 219: ...All Paired and Connected Phones 1 Press b g The system responds with a tone After the tone say Hands Free The system responds Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Bluetooth The system responds Bluetooth rea...

Page 220: ...is now connected If another phone is not found the original phone remains connected Storing Name Tags The system can store up to thirty phone numbers as name tags that are shared between the Bluetoot...

Page 221: ...ame tag sounds correct say Yes and the name tag is stored After the number is stored the system returns to the main menu Using the Digit Store Command The digit store command allows a phone number to...

Page 222: ...main menu when the list is complete Deleting Name Tags The system uses the following commands to delete name tags Delete Delete all name tags Using the Delete Command The delete command is used to de...

Page 223: ...main menu Making a Call Calls can be made using the following commands Dial Digit Dial Call Re dial Using the Dial Command 1 Press b g The system responds with a tone After the tone say Hands Free Th...

Page 224: ...by the system say Clear at any time to clear the last number To hear all of the numbers recognized by the system say Verify at any time Using the Call Command 1 Press b g The system responds with a to...

Page 225: ...ng must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier Press b g to answer an incoming call when another call is active The original call is placed on hold Press b g a...

Page 226: ...dio in the vehicle 1 Press b g The system responds Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Transfer Call The system responds Transferring call and the audio transfers to the cell phone To Transfer Audio to the...

Page 227: ...cle Bluetooth system can send numbers and the numbers stored as name tags during a call Use this feature when calling a menu driven phone system Account numbers can also be stored for use Sending a Nu...

Page 228: ...call continues If the system does not recognize the name tag it responds Dial name tag please say yes or no followed by a tone If the name tag is correct say Yes The system responds with OK Sending n...

Page 229: ...etooth phone with MP3 capability cannot be connected to the vehicle as a phone and an MP3 player at the same time The pairing process can be started by using the voice recognition system or the contro...

Page 230: ...S location through the Bluetooth Serial Port Profile is not available On the cell phone locate the device name such as Your Vehicle If in another country the device s name may have a GM acronym for th...

Page 231: ...FIG control button repeatedly until the Phone menu is shown or press the Phone tab displayed on the screen 2 Select the Bluetooth submenu 3 Select the Device List submenu A list of all previously pair...

Page 232: ...Phone 1 Press the CONFIG control button repeatedly until the Phone menu is shown or press the Phone tab on the screen 2 Select the Bluetooth submenu 3 Select the Device List submenu 4 Select the phon...

Page 233: ...rlier before the process is started Linking to a Different Phone In order to link to a different phone the new phone must be in the vehicle and available to be connected to the Bluetooth system before...

Page 234: ...prompts 5 The Phone menu will be displayed with the name of the phone linked Making a Call Press 5 located on the faceplate of the infotainment system to access the phone menu Enter Number Use this op...

Page 235: ...make the call Accepting or Declining an Incoming Call When an incoming call is received the infotainment system mutes any audio being played and sounds a ring tone Accepting a Call Press b g on the s...

Page 236: ...Conference and three way calling must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work To start a conference while in a current call 1 Press 5 on the faceplate...

Page 237: ...e call option to mute the call 3 Select the Mute call option again to unmute the call Dual Tone Multi Frequency DTMF Tones The in vehicle Bluetooth system can send numbers during a call this is used w...

Page 238: ...Black plate 72 1 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual 2010 6 72 Infotainment System 2 NOTES...

Page 239: ...System 7 5 Air Vents Air Vents 7 6 Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System The heating cooling and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system A Fan Control B...

Page 240: ...tely for the driver and the passenger Press to increase or decrease the temperature ZONE Press to link all climate zone settings to the driver settings The ZONE indicator light turns off When the pass...

Page 241: ...ir is recirculated to quickly cool the inside of the vehicle or prevent outside air and odors from entering Automatic Air Recirculation When the AUTO indicator light is on the air is automatically rec...

Page 242: ...mirror See Heated Mirrors on page 1 22 Notice Do not try to clear frost or other material from the inside of the front windshield and rear window with a razor blade or anything else that is sharp This...

Page 243: ...will turn on Press the ZONE button on the front climate control system to turn off the rear blower and match the rear settings to the front The ZONE indicator light and rear climate control display wi...

Page 244: ...nd press the button for cooler air N Air Delivery Mode Control Press the mode button to change the direction of the airflow in the vehicle Multiple presses will cycle through the delivery selections A...

Page 245: ...nto Park 8 22 Shifting Out of Park 8 23 Parking Over Things That Burn 8 24 Engine Exhaust Engine Exhaust 8 24 Running the Vehicle While Parked 8 25 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission 8 25 M...

Page 246: ...Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time When...

Page 247: ...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 designate a driver who will not drink Death and injury associated with drinki...

Page 248: ...e with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in three fourths of a second a vehicle moving at 100 km h 60 mph...

Page 249: ...o accelerate until out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking For example you come over...

Page 250: ...ontrol systems brakes steering and acceleration do not have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked In any emergency do not give up Keep trying to steer and const...

Page 251: ...ur ability to stop and accelerate Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and deep standing or flowing water WARNING Wet brakes can cause crash...

Page 252: ...s include Keep the vehicle well ventilated Keep interior temperature cool Keep your eyes moving scan the road ahead and to the sides Check the rearview mirror and vehicle instruments often Hill and Mo...

Page 253: ...less traction or grip Wet ice can occur at about 0 C 32 F when freezing rain begins to fall resulting in even less traction Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rain until roads can be treated wit...

Page 254: ...ollect there Open a window about 5 cm 2 in on the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind to bring in fresh air Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel Adjust the climate co...

Page 255: ...eels as little as possible and avoid going above 55 km h 35 mph as shown on the speedometer For information about using tire chains on the vehicle see Tire Chains on page 9 74 Rocking the Vehicle to G...

Page 256: ...cific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle s center pillar B pillar With the driver s door open you will find the label attached near the door lock post The Tire and Loading I...

Page 257: ...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 m...

Page 258: ...upant Weight 91 kg 200 lbs 5 453 kg 1 000 lbs C 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...

Page 259: ...n help you with this Be sure to spread out the load equally on both sides of the center line Never exceed the GVWR for the vehicle or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle If the vehicle is carry...

Page 260: ...goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they will keep going WARNING Things you put inside the vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put t...

Page 261: ...le speeds above 110 km h 68 mph Between the first 1 000 km 600 miles and 5 000 km 3 000 miles heavy acceleration in lower gears can be used Vehicle speeds above 110 km h 68 mph should be limited to fi...

Page 262: ...d brake pedals can also be adjusted while driving Ignition Positions The vehicle has an electronic keyless ignition with push button start Pressing the button cycles it through three modes ACC ACCESSO...

Page 263: ...vehicle to a safe location 3 Come to a complete stop shift to P Park and turn the ignition to LOCK OFF On vehicles with an automatic transmission the shift lever must be in P Park to turn the ignitio...

Page 264: ...oving use N Neutral Notice Do not try to shift to P Park if the vehicle is moving If you do you could damage the transmission Shift to P Park only when the vehicle is stopped The keyless access transm...

Page 265: ...seconds between each try to allow the cranking motor to cool down When the engine starts let go of the accelerator If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing This clears the...

Page 266: ...unded 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...

Page 267: ...uch force on the parking pawl in the transmission This happens when parking on a hill and shifting the transmission into P Park is not done properly and then it is difficult to shift out of P Park To...

Page 268: ...elled Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death Exhaust may enter the vehicle if The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation parking garages tunnels deep snow that may block underbo...

Page 269: ...get out of the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set The vehicle can roll Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unle...

Page 270: ...ure the shift lever is fully in P Park before starting the engine The vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system You must fully apply the regular brakes first and then press the s...

Page 271: ...transmission The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Be sure the engine is not running at high speed when shifting the vehicle D Drive This position is for normal driving It provides...

Page 272: ...ateral acceleration An S will be displayed in the DIC Within Sport Mode there is a further performance feature called Performance Mode Lift Foot PMLF Mode The feature is activated automatically when s...

Page 273: ...r during take off When accelerating the vehicle from a stop in snowy and icy conditions you may want to shift into second gear A higher gear ratio allows you to gain more traction on slippery surfaces...

Page 274: ...the engine is started and the vehicle begins to drive away ABS checks itself A momentary motor or clicking noise might be heard while this test is going on and it might even be noticed that the brake...

Page 275: ...and brake at the same time In many emergencies steering can help more than even the very best braking Parking Brake The vehicle has an Electric Parking Brake EPB The switch for the EPB is in the cente...

Page 276: ...rake will be displayed If this light flashes continuously release the EPB and attempt to apply it again If this light continues to flash do not drive the vehicle See your dealer If the park brake warn...

Page 277: ...r has quickly and forcefully applied the brake pedal in an attempt to quickly stop or slow down the vehicle The stability system hydraulic brake control module increases brake pressure at each corner...

Page 278: ...s working but this is normal TCS automatically comes on whenever the vehicle is started To limit wheel spin especially in slippery road conditions the system should always be left on But TCS can be tu...

Page 279: ...Stuck on page 8 11 for more information See also Winter Driving on page 8 9 for information on using TCS when driving in snowy or icy conditions Adding non GM accessories can affect the vehicle s per...

Page 280: ...uld be adjusted accordingly If d comes on and stays on reset the system by 1 Stopping the vehicle 2 Turning the engine off and waiting 15 seconds 3 Starting the engine If d still comes on and stays on...

Page 281: ...oth soft ride SPORT Use where road conditions or personal preference demand more control This setting provides more feel or response to road conditions through increased steering effort and suspension...

Page 282: ...control or make the vehicle decelerate Cancel Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory Setting Cruise Control If the cruise button is on when not in use it could ge...

Page 283: ...oes 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 d...

Page 284: ...d while backing vehicle damage injury or death could occur Even with UFRPA always check in front of the vehicle before moving forward and behind the vehicle before backing up While moving forward and...

Page 285: ...beeping is continuous The distance may be less during warmer or humid weather PARK ASSIST OFF displays on the Driver Information Center DIC to indicate that UFRPA is off The message disappears after a...

Page 286: ...trasonic sensors are not clean Keep the vehicle s bumpers free of mud dirt snow ice and slush For cleaning instructions see Exterior Care on page 9 109 A trailer was attached to the vehicle or an obje...

Page 287: ...screen during longer higher speed backing maneuvers or where there could be cross traffic Your judged distances using the screen will differ from actual distances If you do not use proper care before...

Page 288: ...nic Parking Assist on page 8 40 The symbols appear and may cover an object when viewing the navigation screen when an object is detected by the URPA system To turn the symbols on or off 1 Shift into P...

Page 289: ...is limited It does not display objects that are close to either corner or under the bumper and can vary depending on vehicle orientation or road conditions The distance of the image that appears on th...

Page 290: ...ition and mounting angle of the camera can change or the camera can be affected Be sure to have the camera and its position and mounting angle checked at your dealer Fuel Use of the recommended fuel i...

Page 291: ...e rating of 91 or higher For best performance use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 93 In an emergency you can use regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or highe...

Page 292: ...o find Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel would not be covered by the vehicle warranty To check the...

Page 293: ...nd other fuels containing more than 10 ethanol must not be used in vehicles that were not designed for those fuels Notice This vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol Do not use fuel...

Page 294: ...enter edge in and release and it will open To remove the fuel cap turn it slowly counterclockwise While refueling hang the tethered fuel cap from the hook on the fuel door When reinstalling the cap tu...

Page 295: ...tor lamp to light and could damage the fuel tank and emissions system See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 4 20 Filling a Portable Fuel Container WARNING Never fill a portable fuel container while i...

Page 296: ...r is too heavy the brakes may not work well or even at all The driver and passengers could be seriously injured The vehicle may also be damaged the resulting repairs would not be covered by the vehicl...

Page 297: ...cle is by itself Check all trailer hitch parts and attachments safety chains electrical connectors lamps tires and mirror adjustments If the trailer has electric brakes start the vehicle and trailer m...

Page 298: ...er lamps also flash telling other drivers the vehicle is turning changing lanes or stopping When towing a trailer the arrows on the instrument panel flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer ar...

Page 299: ...into P Park yet Turn the wheels into the curb if facing downhill or into traffic if facing uphill 2 Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels 3 When the wheel chocks are in place release the...

Page 300: ...lling a trailer there are three important considerations that have to do with weight The weight of the trailer The weight of the trailer tongue The total weight on the vehicle s tires Weight of the Tr...

Page 301: ...ment and conversions The GCWR for the vehicle should not be exceeded Ask your dealer for trailering information or advice See Customer Assistance Offices on page 12 3 for more information Weight of th...

Page 302: ...or the RGAWR Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating The effect of additional weight may reduce the trailering capacity more than the total of the additional weight Consider the following example A vehicle mode...

Page 303: ...be considered Because the rear axle now weighs 1 406 kg 3 100 lbs 408 kg 900 lbs can be put on the rear axle without exceeding RGAWR The effect of tongue weight is about 1 5 times the actual weight D...

Page 304: ...ehicle may have a hitch cover To remove the hitch cover 1 Turn the fasteners on the lower tabs 90 degrees counterclockwise 2 Lift the lower edge of the cover about 45 degrees 3 Pull the cover downward...

Page 305: ...g the vehicle s brakes are automatically applied When TSC is applying the brakes the TCS StabiliTrak indicator light flashes to notify the driver to reduce speed See Traction Control System TCS Stabil...

Page 306: ...Black plate 62 1 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual 2010 8 62 Driving and Operating 2 NOTES...

Page 307: ...Check 9 28 Wiper Blade Replacement 9 29 Headlamp Aiming Headlamp Aiming 9 31 Bulb Replacement Bulb Replacement 9 34 Halogen Bulbs 9 34 High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting 9 35 Headlamps 9 35 Turn S...

Page 308: ...Towing the Vehicle 9 105 Recreational Vehicle Towing 9 105 Appearance Care Exterior Care 9 109 Interior Care 9 113 General Information For service and parts needs visit your dealer You will receive g...

Page 309: ...nd electronic systems like antilock brakes traction control and stability control Some of these accessories could even cause malfunction or damage not covered by the vehicle warranty Damage to vehicle...

Page 310: ...eners English and metric fasteners can be easily confused If the wrong fasteners are used parts can later break or fall off You could be hurt If doing some of your own service work use the proper serv...

Page 311: ...ndle with the above symbol on it It is located below the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel 2 Move the secondary hood release lever up to release the striker The lever is located near...

Page 312: ...Black plate 6 1 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual 2010 9 6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 2 8 L V6 Engine...

Page 313: ...View See Engine Oil on page 9 10 E Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir See Brakes on page 9 24 F Battery Out of View See Battery on page 9 27 G Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap See Engine Coola...

Page 314: ...Black plate 8 1 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual 2010 9 8 Vehicle Care 3 0 L V6 Engine...

Page 315: ...ter Cylinder Reservoir See Brakes on page 9 24 H Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap See Engine Coolant on page 9 17 I Battery Out of View See Battery on page 9 27 J Remote Positive Terminal Se...

Page 316: ...it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip down and check the level When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross hatched area at the tip o...

Page 317: ...eeting these requirements should have the starburst symbol on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API This vehicle s engine was fill...

Page 318: ...over a year However the engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset Your dealer has trained service people who will perform this work using gen...

Page 319: ...filter before disposal Never dispose of oil by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oi...

Page 320: ...ngine 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 caked with dirt a new fi...

Page 321: ...box Place clips on retention features and clip closed 9 Retighten the air duct clamp 10 Reconnect the electrical connectors WARNING Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you...

Page 322: ...on a level surface The coolant level should be between the MIN and MAX lines If it is not the vehicle may have a leak at the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the c...

Page 323: ...o the cooling system can be dangerous Plain water and other liquids can boil before the proper coolant mixture will The vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plai...

Page 324: ...o Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank Notice This vehicle has a specific coolant fill procedure Failure to follow this procedure could cause the engine to overheat and be severely damaged If no prob...

Page 325: ...OOL coolant Notice In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture WARNING You can be burned if yo...

Page 326: ...ugh 3 and reinstall the pressure cap If the coolant still is not at the proper level when the system cools down again see your dealer Engine Overheating The vehicle has an indicator to warn of engine...

Page 327: ...if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool If No Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard the...

Page 328: ...Compartment Overview on page 9 6 for reservoir location When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless a leak is suspected in the system or unus...

Page 329: ...the fluid level is low Open the cap with the washer symbol on it Add washer fluid up to the fill mark See Engine Compartment Overview on page 9 6 for reservoir location Notice When using concentrated...

Page 330: ...costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with the brakes Properly tor...

Page 331: ...between the front and rear brakes for the worse The braking performance expected can change in many other ways if the wrong replacement brake parts are installed Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder...

Page 332: ...t to Add Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid from a sealed container See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 10 6 Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removin...

Page 333: ...t if you are not careful See Jump Starting on page 9 101 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Infrequent Usage Remove the black negative cable from the battery to keep the battery...

Page 334: ...Brake and P Park Mechanism Check WARNING When you are doing this check the vehicle could begin to move You or others could be injured and property could be damaged Make sure there is room in front of...

Page 335: ...ld damage the windshield Any damage that occurs would not be covered by your warranty Do not allow the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield Front Wiper Blade Replacement To replace the wiper blade...

Page 336: ...ok slides into slot in blade assembly 5 Snap cover down to secure To remove the wiper blade 1 Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield A Wiper Arm B Release Lever C Blade Assembly 2 Push the releas...

Page 337: ...e 7 6 m 25 ft from a light colored wall The vehicle must have all four tires on a level surface which is level all the way to the wall The vehicle should be placed so it is perpendicular to the wall T...

Page 338: ...point at the center inner projector condensing lens of the low beam headlamp not the outer lens 3 Measure the distance from the ground to the aim dot on the low beam headlamp Record the distance 4 At...

Page 339: ...ed This allows only the beam of light from the headlamp being adjusted to be seen on the flat surface 7 Locate the vertical headlamp adjusters which are under the hood near each headlamp assembly For...

Page 340: ...le of the beam 9 Make sure that the light from the headlamp is positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line The lamp on the left A shows the correct headlamp aim The lamp on the right B s...

Page 341: ...dealer or a qualified technician service them The up level vehicle has HID headlamps After an HID headlamp bulb has been replaced the beam might be a slightly different shade than it was originally Th...

Page 342: ...Turn Signal Lamp Driver Side The removal of the underhood electrical center is required for the replacement of one of these bulbs 1 Open the hood See Hood on page 9 5 WARNING Liquids from environment...

Page 343: ...uct Clamp B Connector Lock C Sensor Connectors D Retaining Clips 2 Disconnect the outlet duct by loosening the air duct clamp A 3 Remove the connector lock B located at the bottom of the sensor connec...

Page 344: ...embly 5 Replace the bulb in the bulb socket 6 Install the bulb socket in the headlamp assembly 7 Connect the electrical connector 8 Install the cap with the down arrow pointing down in the back of the...

Page 345: ...electrical center cover by latching three clips 9 For passenger side reinstall the air filter cleaner assembly base by pushing to seat Verify the base is seated securely then install the engine air f...

Page 346: ...h pin A to release the taillamp cover B 3 Remove the taillamp cover from the lamp assembly by pulling rearward from the top to unfasten from snap tabs 4 Remove the two screws from the taillamp assembl...

Page 347: ...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 Manual on page 1 13 or Liftgate Power on page 1 14 A Push...

Page 348: ...n the bulb 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 tailla...

Page 349: ...t and turn the bulb socket clockwise to install into lamp assembly 7 Turn the lamp assembly into the liftgate engaging the clip side first 8 Push on the lamp side opposite the clip until the lamp asse...

Page 350: ...mps to go on and off or in some cases to remain off Have the headlamp wiring checked right away if the lamps go on and off or remain off Windshield Wipers If the wiper motor overheats due to heavy sno...

Page 351: ...the fuse block cover press the clips on the cover and lift it straight up The vehicle might not have all the fuses and features listed Notice Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle...

Page 352: ...O2 Sensor 9 Engine Control Module Powertrain 10 Fuel Injectors Even 11 Fuel Injectors Odd 13 Washer 16 Instrument Panel Cluster Malfunction Indicator Lamp Ignition 17 Air Quality Sensor 18 Headlamp Wa...

Page 353: ...Ignition Steering Column Lock 65 Trailer Right Stop Lamp 66 Trailer Left Stop Lamp 67 Spare Mini Fuses Usage 68 Spare 69 Spare 70 Spare 71 Spare 72 Spare Mini Relays Usage 7 Powertrain 9 Cooling Fan...

Page 354: ...oor from the passenger side by pulling it out To reinstall the door push the door back into its original location Instrument Panel Fuse Block Mini Fuses Usage DISPLY Display S ROOF Sun Roof SPARE Spar...

Page 355: ...MP RDO Amplifier Radio HVAC Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning J Case Fuses Usage BCM 8 Body Control Module 8 FRT BLWR Front Blower Relays Usage LOGIC RLY Logistics Relay RAP ACCY RLY Retained Acces...

Page 356: ...enge Driver Power Seats MDL TRLR Trailer Module RPA MDL Rear Parking Assist Module RDM Rear Drive Module PRK LPS TRLR Trailer Park Lamps FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump Fuses Usage SEC Security INFOTMNT Infotainm...

Page 357: ...Garage Door Opener RT WDO Right Window PRK BRK MDL Park Brake Module Fuses Usage SPARE Not Used LT WDO Left Window IGN THEFT 1 Ignition Theft 1 LGATE MDL Liftgate Module IGN THEFT 2 Ignition Theft 2...

Page 358: ...d a serious accident See Vehicle Load Limits on page 8 11 Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to m...

Page 359: ...epartment 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 D Tire Identific...

Page 360: ...rer 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 date of manufacture D Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limi...

Page 361: ...that indicates the tire height to width measurements For example if the tire size aspect ratio is 60 as shown in item C of the illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 60 percent as high...

Page 362: ...cords that hold the tire onto the rim Bias Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which the plies are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Cold Tire Pressure The amount o...

Page 363: ...at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight The sum of curb weight accessory weight vehicle capacity weight and production options weight Normal Occupant...

Page 364: ...read remains See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 9 68 UTQGS Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire s traction temperatur...

Page 365: ...ng Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to your vehicle This label shows your vehicle s original equipment tires and the corre...

Page 366: ...ssure matches the recommended pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label no further adjustment is necessary If the inflation pressure is low add air until you reach the recommended amount If y...

Page 367: ...monitor the air pressure in your tires and transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle Each tire including the spare if provided should be checked monthly when cold and infla...

Page 368: ...ccur 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 te...

Page 369: ...s are getting low and need to be inflated to the proper pressure A Tire and Loading Information label attached to your vehicle shows the size of your vehicle s original equipment tires and the correc...

Page 370: ...arted but not completed or not completed successfully after rotating the vehicle s tires The DIC message and TPMS malfunction light should go off once the TPMS sensor matching process is performed suc...

Page 371: ...tire s sidewall To decrease air pressure out of a tire you can use the pointed end of the valve cap a pencil style air pressure gauge or a key You have two minutes to match the first tire wheel posit...

Page 372: ...ion code has been matched to the driver side rear tire and the TPMS sensor matching process is no longer active The TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message on the DIC display screen goes off 12 Press STOP to tur...

Page 373: ...formation label See Tire Pressure on page 9 59 and Vehicle Load Limits on page 8 11 Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 9 62 Make certain that all wheel...

Page 374: ...r location of the damage The rubber in tires degrades over time This is also true for the spare tire if the vehicle has one even if it is not being used Multiple conditions affect how fast this aging...

Page 375: ...n on page 9 66 and Tire Rotation on page 9 66 for information on proper tire rotation WARNING Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tires of different sizes brands or t...

Page 376: ...or tires that are a different size than your original equipment wheels and tires this could affect the way your vehicle performs including its braking ride and handling characteristics stability and r...

Page 377: ...l rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches 25 to 30 cm or to some limited production tires While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades the...

Page 378: ...ng the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can...

Page 379: ...itions exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you...

Page 380: ...instructions To help avoid damage to the vehicle drive slowly readjust or remove the device if it is contacting the vehicle and do not spin the vehicle s wheels If you do find traction devices that wi...

Page 381: ...or fall on you or other people You and they could be badly injured or even killed Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put an...

Page 382: ...The following information explains how to repair or change a tire Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Without Selector Switch System Identification If the vehicle has the tire sealant and compressor kit s...

Page 383: ...ING 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 Sto...

Page 384: ...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...

Page 385: ...se until it is tight 6 Plug the power plug C into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle Unplug all items from other accessory power outlets See Power Outlets on page 4 11 If the vehicle has an acc...

Page 386: ...ged and the tire sealant and compressor kit cannot inflate the tire Remove the power plug from the accessory power outlet and unscrew the inflating hose from the tire valve See Roadside Service on pag...

Page 387: ...Tire Not Punctured If the tire pressure has fallen more than 10 psi 68 kPa below the recommended inflation pressure stop driving the vehicle The tire is too severely damaged and the tire sealant canno...

Page 388: ...A 5 Place the kit on the ground Make sure the tire valve stem is positioned close to the ground so the hose will reach it 6 Remove the tire valve stem cap by turning it counterclockwise 7 Attach the a...

Page 389: ...and compressor kit off Be careful while handling the tire sealant and compressor kit as it could be warm after usage 13 Unplug the power plug C from the accessory power outlet in the vehicle 14 Disco...

Page 390: ...t canister 1 Align the sealant air hose G with the slot in the air compressor 2 Push the sealant canister B down and turn it clockwise 3 Wrap the sealant air hose G around the air compressor channel t...

Page 391: ...ath Never run the engine in an enclosed area that has no fresh air ventilation For more information see Engine Exhaust on page 8 24 WARNING Over inflating a tire could cause the tire to rupture and yo...

Page 392: ...It can also be used to inflate an under inflated tire If the tire has been separated from the wheel has damaged sidewalls or has a large puncture the tire is too severely damaged for the tire sealant...

Page 393: ...Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit to Temporarily Seal and Inflate a Punctured Tire Follow the directions closely for correct sealant usage When using the tire sealant and compressor kit during...

Page 394: ...to rise again as the tire inflates with air only 10 Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure using the pressure gauge C The recommended inflation pressure can be found on the Tire and Lo...

Page 395: ...cation and check the tire pressure Refer to Steps 1 through 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...

Page 396: ...age 9 74 1 Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage location See Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 9 93 2 Unwrap the air only hose G and the power plug H 3 Place t...

Page 397: ...commended inflation pressure using the pressure gauge C The recommended inflation pressure can be found on the Tire and Loading Information label See Tire Pressure on page 9 59 The pressure gauge C ma...

Page 398: ...ipment in the original storage location in the vehicle The tire sealant and compressor kit has an accessory adapter located in a compartment on the bottom of its housing that may be used to inflate ai...

Page 399: ...a jack or spare tire It is located in a foam container in the rear compartment storage area See Cargo Management System on page 3 5 Tire Changing Removing the Spare Tire and Tools To access the spare...

Page 400: ...are 3 Remove the spare tire cover 4 Remove the nut retaining the spare tire 5 Remove the spare tire and place it next to the tire being changed 6 Remove the wing nut D 7 Remove the extension A jack B...

Page 401: ...r 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 the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lo...

Page 402: ...le 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 main...

Page 403: ...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 l...

Page 404: ...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...

Page 405: ...t 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...

Page 406: ...soon as possible and make sure the spare tire is correctly inflated The compact spare is made to perform well at speeds up to 105 km h 65 mph for distances up to 5 000 km 3 000 miles so you can finis...

Page 407: ...red by the warranty Trying to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work and it could damage the vehicle 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground s...

Page 408: ...terminal locations on that vehicle Open the hood on your vehicle and find the remote positive and remote negative jump starting terminals Your vehicle is equipped with a remote positive terminal A an...

Page 409: ...ands away from moving parts once the engine is running 5 Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could also be damaged Before...

Page 410: ...e 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 the engine for a while 11 Try to...

Page 411: ...damage the disabled vehicle should be towed with all four wheels off the ground Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be towed To tow the vehicle behind ano...

Page 412: ...t These vehicles can also be towed by placing them on a platform trailer with all four wheels off of the ground For other towing options see Dolly Towing following in this section Vehicles with an 2 8...

Page 413: ...dinghy towing procedure prior to and after towing the vehicle Once the destination has been reached 1 Shift the vehicle to P Park 2 Reinstall the BCM fuses See Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 9 4...

Page 414: ...e the shift lever to P Park See Shifting Into Park on page 8 22 3 Set the parking brake 4 Secure the vehicle to the dolly 5 Follow the dolly manufacturer s instructions for preparing the vehicle and d...

Page 415: ...made for a basecoat clearcoat paint finish on the vehicle Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industr...

Page 416: ...te disposal of any vehicle care product 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 fini...

Page 417: ...ld not be covered by the vehicle warranty Use only approved cleaners on aluminum or chrome plated wheels The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of the vehicle Do not use strong...

Page 418: ...from all painted surfaces on the vehicle Sheet Metal Damage If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement make sure the body repair shop applies anti corrosion material to p...

Page 419: ...ors may require more frequent cleaning Newspapers and garments that can transfer color to home furnishings can also transfer color to the vehicle s interior Remove dust from small buttons and knobs wi...

Page 420: ...d attracts dirt For liquid cleaners about 20 drops per 3 78 L 1 gal of water is a good guide Do not heavily saturate the upholstery while cleaning Damage to the vehicle s interior may result from the...

Page 421: ...the locally cleaned area gives any impression that a ring formation may result clean the entire surface A paper towel can be used to blot excess moisture from the fabric or carpet after the cleaning...

Page 422: ...and feel of the interior and are not recommended Do not use silicone or wax based products or those containing organic solvents to clean the vehicle s interior because they can alter the appearance b...

Page 423: ...e owner you are responsible for the scheduled maintenance in this section We recommend having your dealer perform these services Proper vehicle maintenance helps to keep the vehicle in good working co...

Page 424: ...d Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 10 8 We recommend the use of genuine parts from your dealer Rotation of New Tires To maintain ride handling and performance of the vehicle it is important that...

Page 425: ...e inflation check See Tire Pressure on page 9 59 Tire wear inspection See Tire Inspection on page 9 66 Rotate tires See Tire Rotation on page 9 66 Fluids visual leak check or every 12 months whichever...

Page 426: ...28 Exhaust system and nearby heat shields inspection for loose or damaged components Accelerator pedal check for damage high effort or binding Replace if needed If the vehicle has a Tire Sealant and...

Page 427: ...on page 9 13 First Engine Oil Change After Every 160 000 km 100 000 Miles Automatic transmission fluid change normal service See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 9 13 Spark plug replacement An Emi...

Page 428: ...not all synthetic API oils with the starburst symbol will meet this GM standard Look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM4718M For the proper viscosity see Engine Oil on page 9 10 Engine...

Page 429: ...No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No U S 12346293 in Canada 992723 or lubricant meeting...

Page 430: ...Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 20897358 A3147C Engine Oil Filter 2 8L V6 Engine 12593333 PF457G 3 0L V6 Engine 89017524 PF48 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Elemen...

Page 431: ...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 M...

Page 432: ...Black plate 10 1 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual 2010 10 10 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed...

Page 433: ...Black plate 11 1 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual 2010 Service and Maintenance 10 11 Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed...

Page 434: ...Black plate 12 1 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual 2010 10 12 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed...

Page 435: ...hield 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 en...

Page 436: ...tioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount see the refrigerant label located under the hood See your dealer for more information Engine Cooling System 2 8L V6...

Page 437: ...ill 9 0 L 9 5 qt Wheel Nut Torque 150 Y 110 ft lb See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 9 13 for information on checking fluid level All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to th...

Page 438: ...Black plate 4 1 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual 2010 11 4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 2 8L 3 0L V6 Engines...

Page 439: ...cy Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 12 15 Event Data Recorders 12 16 OnStar 12 17 Navigation System 12 17 Radio Frequency Identification RFID 12 17 Radio Frequency Statement 12 17 Customer Informati...

Page 440: ...ew 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...

Page 441: ...e 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...

Page 442: ...Ejercito Nacional 843 Col Granada C P 11520 Mexico D F 01 800 466 0805 Long Distance 011 52 53 29 0805 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users To assist customers who are deaf hard of hearing...

Page 443: ...tails such as address and phone number for each of your preferred GM dealers My Driveway Access quick links to parts and service estimates check trade in values or schedule a service appointment by ad...

Page 444: ...5 years 160 000 km 100 000 miles whichever comes first In the U S anyone driving the vehicle is covered In Canada a person driving the vehicle without permission from the owner is not covered Roadsid...

Page 445: ...lure incidental expenses may be reimbursed during the 5 years 160 000 km 100 000 miles Powertrain warranty period Items considered are hotel meals and rental car Cadillac Technician Roadside Service U...

Page 446: ...ion to get local emergency road service You will receive payment up to 100 after sending the original receipt to Roadside Service Mechanical failures may be covered however any cost for parts and labo...

Page 447: ...ence by providing several transportation options Depending on the circumstances your dealer can offer you one of the following Shuttle Service Shuttle service is the preferred means of offering Courte...

Page 448: ...dealer Please contact your dealer for specific information about availability All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel General Motors reserves the...

Page 449: ...icle Limited Warranty and any vehicle failure related to such parts is not covered by that warranty Repair Facility GM also recommends that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your needs...

Page 450: ...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...

Page 451: ...vice Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on the engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steering body etc Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give additional technical ser...

Page 452: ...efects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the...

Page 453: ...write Canadian Cadillac Customer Communication Centre Mail Code CA1 163 005 General Motors of Canada Limited 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Your GM v...

Page 454: ...trivial crash situation occurs no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data e g name gender age and crash location is recorded However other parties such as law...

Page 455: ...is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security as well as in connection with conveniences such as key fobs for remote door locking unlocking and...

Page 456: ...Black plate 18 1 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual 2010 12 18 Customer Information 2 NOTES...

Page 457: ...34 When Should an Airbag Inflate 2 32 Where Are the Airbags 2 30 Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle 2 41 Passenger Status Indicator 4 19 Readiness Light 4 18 Servicing Airbag Equipped Vehicles 2...

Page 458: ...9 42 Turn Signal Lamps 9 40 Buying New Tires 9 68 C Calibration 4 10 California Fuel Requirements 8 48 Perchlorate Materials Requirements 9 3 Warning 9 2 Camera Rear Vision 8 43 Canadian Vehicle Owner...

Page 459: ...ol 8 37 Light 4 29 Messages 4 34 Cupholders 3 1 Customer Assistance 12 4 Offices 12 3 Text Telephone TTY Users 12 4 Customer Information Service Publications Ordering Information 12 13 Customer Satisf...

Page 460: ...ge 4 17 Cooling System 9 16 Cooling System Messages 4 35 Cover 9 9 Drive Belt Routing 11 4 Exhaust 8 24 Gasoline Starting 8 20 Overheating 9 20 Power Messages 4 36 Pressure Light 4 26 Running While Pa...

Page 461: ...ons 8 47 Gasoline Engine Starting 8 20 Gauge Turbo 4 16 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature 4 17 Fuel 4 15 Fuel Economy 4 16 Odometer 4 15 Speedometer 4 15 Tachometer 4 15 Warning Lights and Indicators...

Page 462: ...Keyless Entry Remote RKE System 1 3 Keyless Entry System 1 3 Keys 1 2 L Labeling Tire Sidewall 9 53 Lamp Messages 4 37 Lamps Cargo 5 6 Courtesy 5 6 Daytime Running DRL 5 2 Dome 5 6 Exterior Controls...

Page 463: ...Lubricants 10 6 Scheduled Maintenance 10 2 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 4 20 Manual Mode 8 28 Mass Storage Media MEM 6 25 Messages Airbag System 4 39 Anti Theft Alarm System 4 39 Battery Voltage and Ch...

Page 464: ...verview Infotainment System 6 3 6 5 P Park Shifting Into 8 22 Shifting Out of 8 23 Park Tilt Mirrors 1 22 Parking Assist Ultrasonic 8 40 Brake 8 31 Brake and P Park Mechanism Check 9 28 Over Things Th...

Page 465: ...m GM Mobility 12 5 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System 1 3 Remote Vehicle Start 1 9 Replacement Bulbs 9 43 Replacement Parts Airbags 2 42 Maintenance 10 8 Replacing Airbag System 2 42 Replacing LATCH Syst...

Page 466: ...4 20 Maintenance Records 10 9 Maintenance General Information 10 1 Parts Identification Label 11 1 Publications Ordering Information 12 13 Scheduling Appointments 12 8 Vehicle Messages 4 39 Servicing...

Page 467: ...nitor System 9 61 Rotation 9 66 Sealant and Compressor Kit 9 76 9 84 Sealant and Compressor Kit Storing 9 93 Sidewall Labeling 9 53 Terminology and Definitions 9 56 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 9 71 W...

Page 468: ...the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit 9 93 Tire Pressure 9 59 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 11 1 Service Parts Identification Label 11 1 Vehicle Reminder Messages 4 41 Ventilation Air 7 6 Visors 1 2...

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