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Cadillac SRX 2011, Owner'S Manual

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Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - 2011

Driving and Operating

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Driving and
Operating

Driving Information

Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 9-8
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . 9-11
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . 9-12

Starting and Operating

New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . 9-17
Adjustable Throttle and Brake

Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18

Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
Starting the Gasoline

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20

Engine Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22

Retained Accessory

Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22

Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23
Shifting Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
Parking Over Things

That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24

Engine Exhaust

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
Running the Vehicle While

Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25

Automatic Transmission

Automatic Transmission . . . . . 9-26
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28
Fuel Economy Mode . . . . . . . . . 9-29

Drive Systems

All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30

Brakes

Antilock Brake

System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30

Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . 9-34

Ride Control Systems

Traction Control

System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-34

StabiliTrak

®

System . . . . . . . . . 9-36

Limited-Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . 9-37
Selective Ride Control . . . . . . . 9-37

Cruise Control

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38

Object Detection Systems

Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 9-40
Rear Vision

Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-43

Fuel

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-47
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . 9-48
Gasoline Specifications (U.S.

and Canada Only) . . . . . . . . . . 9-48

California Fuel

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-49

Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-49
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-49
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 9-50
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52
Filling a Portable Fuel

Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-53

Summary of Contents for SRX 2011

Page 1: ...ruments and Controls 5 1 Controls 5 2 Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 5 10 Information Displays 5 29 Vehicle Messages 5 34 Vehicle Personalization 5 42 Universal Remote System 5 48 Lighting 6 1 Exterior Lighting 6 1 Interior Lighting 6 7 Lighting Features 6 8 Infotainment System 7 1 Introduction 7 1 Radio 7 11 Audio Players 7 19 Rear Seat Infotainment 7 37 Phone 7 50 Climate Controls 8 1 Clim...

Page 2: ...tarting 10 96 Towing 10 101 Appearance Care 10 105 Service and Maintenance 11 1 General Information 11 1 Scheduled Maintenance 11 2 Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Parts 11 7 Maintenance Records 11 10 Technical Data 12 1 Vehicle Identification 12 1 Vehicle Data 12 2 Customer Information 13 1 Customer Information 13 1 Reporting Safety Defects 13 17 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 13 18 Index i...

Page 3: ...e refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle For vehicles first sold in Canada substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limited for Cadillac Motor Car Division wherever it appears in this manual Canadian Vehicle Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer o...

Page 4: ...G 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 the vehicle s warranty A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means Do Not Do not do this or Do not let this happen Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symb...

Page 5: ...rake System ABS Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar Brake System Warning Light Charging System I Cruise Control B Engine Coolant Temperature O Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps Fuel Gauge Fuses 3 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer j LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure g Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders 7 Tire Pressure Monitor ...

Page 6: ...Black plate 6 1 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual 2011 vi Introduction 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 7: ...ighting 1 14 Windshield Wiper Washer 1 14 Climate Controls 1 16 Transmission 1 16 Vehicle Features Radio s 1 17 Satellite Radio 1 18 Portable Audio Devices 1 19 Bluetooth 1 19 Steering Wheel Controls 1 19 Cruise Control 1 20 Navigation System 1 20 Driver Information Center DIC 1 21 Vehicle Personalization 1 21 Rear Vision Camera RVC 1 22 Ultrasonic Parking Assist 1 22 Storage Compartments 1 22 Pow...

Page 8: ...Black plate 2 1 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual 2011 1 2 In Brief Instrument Panel I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 9: ...n page 6 1 Front Fog Lamps on page 6 6 If Equipped Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6 7 K Data Link Connector DLC Out of View See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5 19 L Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5 2 M Horn on page 5 3 N Adjustable Pedal Control If Equipped See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 9 18 O Start Stop Button See Ignition Positions on page 9 18 P Windshie...

Page 10: ...le K Press to unlock the driver door or all doors depending on the vehicle personalization settings Q Press to lock all doors Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized See Vehicle Personalization on page 5 42 Press and hold to open the liftgate L Press and release to locate the vehicle Press and hold L for three seconds to sound the panic alarm Press L again or start the vehicle to cancel the p...

Page 11: ...r 10 minutes Repeat the steps for a 10 minute time extension Remote start can be extended only once Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start Press and hold until the parking lamps turn off Turn on the hazard warning flashers Turn the vehicle on and then off See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2 10 Door Locks To lock or unlock a door use the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter from the outsi...

Page 12: ...vehicle must be in P Park to use the power feature The taillamps flash when the power liftgate moves Choose the power liftgate mode by turning the dial on the switch until the indicator lines up with the desired position Press the center of the switch See Liftgate on page 2 14 for more information Windows Driver Side Shown The power window controls are on each of the side doors The driver door als...

Page 13: ...on 3 Release the handle to stop the seat from moving 4 Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place To raise or recline the seatback use the lever on the outboard side of the seat See Seat Adjustment on page 3 4 and Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 8 for more information Power Seats A Seat Position Control B Seatback Adjustment Control C Lumbar Adjustment Control I n f o r m a...

Page 14: ...ory Features On vehicles with the memory feature the 1 and 2 buttons on the outboard side of the driver seat are used to manually save and recall the positions of the driver seat outside mirrors and adjustable throttle and brake pedals if available These manually stored positions are referred to as Button Memory positions The vehicle will also automatically save driver seat outside mirror and adju...

Page 15: ... transmitter and open the driver door On vehicles with Keyless Access opening the driver door when an RKE transmitter is present will activate the RKE Memory recall If the driver door is already open pressing the RKE transmitter K button will also activate the RKE Memory recall The driver seat outside mirrors and pedals if available will move to the previously saved RKE Memory positions See Memory...

Page 16: ...ge 3 11 Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly To achieve a comfortable seating position change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position For more information see Head Restraints on page 3 2 and Seat Adjustment on page 3 4 Safety Belts ...

Page 17: ...Passenger Sensing System on page 3 39 for more information Mirror Adjustment Exterior Controls for the outside power mirrors are on the driver door To adjust the mirror 1 Move the selector switch to L left or R right to choose the driver or passenger mirror 2 Press the arrows on the control pad to move each mirror to the desired position 3 Return the selector switch to the center position See Powe...

Page 18: ... on page 2 21 Automatic Dimming Mirror If the vehicle has the automatic dimming mirror the driver outside mirror and the inside rearview mirror automatically adjust for the glare of headlamps behind you See Automatic Dimming Mirror on page 2 22 or Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2 23 Steering Wheel Adjustment To adjust the steering wheel 1 Pull the lever down 2 Move the steering wheel up...

Page 19: ...ome Lamps The dome lamp controls are located in the overhead console To change the dome lamp settings press the following Turns the lamp off even when a door is open 1 The lamp comes on automatically when a door is opened Turns the dome lamp on Reading Lamps There are reading lamps located on the overhead console and over the rear passenger doors These lamps come on automatically when any door is ...

Page 20: ...e parking lamps on together with the taillamps license plate lamps and instrument panel lights 5 Turns the headlamps on together with the parking lamps taillamps license plate lamps and instrument panel lights For vehicles with fog lamps press to turn the lamps on or off For more information see Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6 1 Daytime Running Lamps DRL on page 6 3 Windshield Wiper Washer The wi...

Page 21: ...sense G Move the windshield wiper lever to G Turn the 3 band on 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 out of the G position Rear Window Wiper Washer The rear wiper controls are on the end of the windshield wiper lever Press the upper or l...

Page 22: ...te Control System on page 8 1 and Rear Climate Control System on page 8 5 if equipped Transmission Driver Shift Control DSC Notice If you drive the vehicle at a high rpm without upshifting while using Driver Shift Control DSC you could damage the vehicle Always upshift when necessary while using DSC Driver Shift Control DSC allows you to shift an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmis...

Page 23: ...ing a Favorite Station Stations from all bands can be stored in the favorite lists in any order Up to six stations can be stored in each favorite page and the number of available favorite pages can be set To store the station to a position in the list press the corresponding numeric button 1 6 until the station can be heard again For more information see Storing a Station as a Favorite in AM FM Ra...

Page 24: ... Settings 3 Highlight Month Day Format 4 Press the MENU SELECT knob to select MM DD month day or DD MM day month Setting the Auto Time Adjust If Equipped 1 Press the CONFIG button 2 Select Time and Date Settings 3 Highlight Auto Time Adjust 4 Press the MENU SELECT knob to turn Auto Time Adjust on or off Satellite Radio Vehicles with an XM Satellite Radio tuner and a valid XM Satellite Radio subscr...

Page 25: ...tooth system allows users with a Bluetooth enabled cell phone to make and receive hands free calls using the vehicle audio system microphone and controls The Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired with the in vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle Not all phones will support all functions See Bluetooth Overview on page 7 50 or Bluetooth Infotainment Controls on page 7 5...

Page 26: ...to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or press and hold to accelerate SET Press to set the speed and activate cruise control or make the vehicle decelerate Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory See Cruise Control on page 9 38 Navigation System If the vehicle has a navigation system there is a separate Navigation System Manual that includes infor...

Page 27: ...e items in each menu C MENU Press to get to the Trip Fuel Menu and the Vehicle Information Menu This button is also used to return to or exit the last screen displayed on the DIC For more information see Driver Information Center DIC on page 5 29 Vehicle Personalization Some vehicle features can be programmed by using the audio system controls These features include Climate and Air Quality Comfort...

Page 28: ...e vehicle Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist UFRPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into R Reverse and operates at speeds less than 8 km h 5 mph UFRPA uses audible beeps and a display in the instrument panel to provide distance and system information Keep the sensors on the vehicle s front and rear bumpers clean to ensure proper operation The system can be disabled by pre...

Page 29: ...System This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers security systems and home automation devices Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Home Remote Because of the steps involved it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you with programming the Universal Hom...

Page 30: ...erts you to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle s tires If the warning light comes on stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 12 The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected During cooler conditions the low tire pressure warning light may ap...

Page 31: ...er The oil life system should be reset to 100 only following an oil change Resetting the Oil Life System 1 Using the DIC MENU button and thumbwheel on the turn signal lever display REMAINING OIL LIFE on the DIC See Driver Information Center DIC on page 5 29 and Engine Oil Messages on page 5 37 2 Press the SET CLR button to reset the oil life at 100 Be careful not to reset the oil life display acci...

Page 32: ...ed 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 Roadside Service U S or Canada 1 800 882 1112 TTY Users U S or Canada 1 888 889 2438 Mexico 01 800 466 0805 As the o...

Page 33: ...OnStar Emergency Advisors X Push this button for hands free voice activated calling and to give voice commands for Hands Free Calling and Turn by Turn Navigation Automatic Crash Response Emergency Services Crisis Assist Stolen Vehicle Assistance Vehicle Diagnostics Remote Door Unlock Roadside Assistance Turn by Turn Navigation and Hands Free Calling are available on most vehicles Not all OnStar se...

Page 34: ...all buildings tunnels weather electrical system design and architecture of the vehicle damage to important parts of the vehicle in a crash or wireless phone network congestion or jamming See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 20 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS 210 220 310 OnStar Steering Wheel Controls This ve...

Page 35: ...3 Doors Liftgate 2 14 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security 2 18 Anti Theft Alarm System 2 18 Immobilizer 2 19 Immobilizer Operation 2 19 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors 2 20 Power Mirrors 2 21 Folding Mirrors 2 21 Heated Mirrors 2 22 Automatic Dimming Mirror 2 22 Reverse Tilt Mirrors 2 22 Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror 2 22 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 2 23 Windows Windows 2 23 Power Wi...

Page 36: ...ven killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move The windows will function with the RKE transmitter in the vehicle and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window Do not leave the RKE transmitter in a vehicle with children This key located inside the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter is used for the driver do...

Page 37: ... page 13 8 or Roadside Service Mexico on page 13 11 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 20 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS 210 220 310 If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range Check the distance The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle Check the location Other...

Page 38: ...t deterrent system See Anti Theft Alarm System on page 2 18 K Unlock Press to unlock the driver door or all doors see Door Unlock Options under Vehicle Personalization on page 5 42 When remotely unlocking the vehicle at night the fog lamps and reverse lamps will come on for about 20 seconds to light your approach to the vehicle The turn signal indicators may flash and or the horn may sound to indi...

Page 39: ... customizable To customize which doors unlock when the driver s door is opened see Passive Unlock under Vehicle Personalization on page 5 42 Keyless Locking If the vehicle has the keyless access system this feature allows you to select whether the doors automatically lock during normal vehicle exit When the vehicle is turned off and all doors become closed the vehicle will determine how many keyle...

Page 40: ...grammed through your dealer The vehicle can be reprogrammed so that lost or stolen transmitters no longer work Each vehicle can have up to eight transmitters matched to it Programming with a Recognized Transmitter Keyless Access 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 bo...

Page 41: ...s 3 through 5 When all additional transmitters are programmed press and hold the ignition for 10 seconds to exit programming mode Programming without a Recognized Transmitter Keyless Access Vehicles Only If there are no currently recognized transmitters available follow this procedure to program up to eight transmitters This feature is not available in Canada This procedure will take approximately...

Page 42: ...e the new transmitter into the transmitter pocket The transmitter pocket is inside the center console storage area located between the driver and front passenger seats The storage area will need to be opened and the storage tray lifted up to access the transmitter pocket 5 Press the ignition When the transmitter is learned the DIC display will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter ...

Page 43: ...e brake pedal and the START button Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible Battery Replacement Notice When replacing the battery do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter Static from your body could damage the transmitter Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC 1 Press the button near the bottom of the transmitter and pull the key...

Page 44: ...in view Check local regulations for any requirements There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System on page 2 3 for additional information Starting the Engine Using Remote Start To start the engine using the remote start feature use the following procedure 1 Press Q on the RKE transmitter 2 Within two seconds press and hold until ...

Page 45: ...anged to ON RUN START and then back to OFF before the remote start procedure can be used again Shutting the Engine Off After a Remote Start To cancel a remote start do any of the following Press until the parking lamps turn off Turn on the hazard warning flashers Turn the vehicle on and then back off Conditions in Which Remote Start Will Not Work The remote start will not operate if any of the fol...

Page 46: ...les may be unable to get out A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when slowing or stopping the vehicle Lock the doors to help prevent this from happening To lock or unlock a door use the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter from the out...

Page 47: ...is enabled 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 door is closed When the delayed locking feature is in use pressing Q on the instrument panel or Q on the RKE transmitter will override the feature and lock all doors immediately This feature can be ...

Page 48: ...nd set the fan speed to the highest setting See Climate Control Systems in the Index If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate disable the power liftgate function For more information about carbon monoxide see Engine Exhaust on page 9 24 Notice If you open the liftgate without checking for overhead obstructions such as a garage door you could damage the liftgate or the liftgate glass Always...

Page 49: ...e operator in a range of approximately 3 4 open to full open Use this setting to prevent the liftgate from opening into overhead obstructions such as a garage door or roof mounted cargo during power operation The liftgate can still be opened fully manually OFF The liftgate only operates manually in this position Manual operation of a liftgate that also has power operation requires more effort than...

Page 50: ...lways make sure the power liftgate is closed and latched before you drive away If you power open the liftgate and the liftgate support struts have lost pressure the turn signals flash and a chime sounds The liftgate stays open temporarily then slowly closes See your dealer for service before using the liftgate Obstacle Detection Features If the liftgate encounters an obstacle during a power open o...

Page 51: ...and the new setting will not be recorded Manual Operation of Power Liftgate To change the liftgate to manual operation turn the mode switch to the OFF position With the power liftgate disabled and all of the doors unlocked the liftgate can be manually opened and closed Manual efforts of a vehicle equipped with a power liftgate will be higher than a standard non power liftgate To open the liftgate ...

Page 52: ...h the transmitter the turn signals will flash and the horn will sound for about 30 seconds The alarm system will then re arm to monitor for the next unauthorized event The theft deterrent alarm system will not activate if the doors are locked with the vehicle s key You can start the vehicle with a recognized transmitter in the vehicle if the alarm has been set off Disarming the System To disarm th...

Page 53: ...s vehicle has a passive theft deterrent system The system does not have to be manually armed or disarmed The vehicle is automatically immobilized when the vehicle is turned off The immobilization system is disarmed when the pushbutton start is activated to enter the ACC ACCESSORY mode or the ON RUN START mode and a valid transmitter is present in the vehicle The security light located in the instr...

Page 54: ...r may be faulty See your dealer who can service the theft deterrent system and have a new RKE transmitter programmed to the vehicle It is possible for the immobilizer system to learn new or replacement RKE transmitters Up to eight transmitters can be programmed for the vehicle To program additional transmitters see Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle under Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Opera...

Page 55: ...th the selector switch in the position press the down arrow on the control pad Both mirrors will automatically fold 2 Press the down arrow again to return the mirrors to their original position Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors Reset the power foldaway mirrors if The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while folding They are accidentally manually folded unfolded The mirrors do not stay in the u...

Page 56: ...th the driver and passenger mirrors will tilt downward They will return to their previous position when the vehicle is shifted out of R Reverse the ignition is turned to OFF or the vehicle is left in R Reverse for an extended period of time This feature can be turned on or off See Vehicle Personalization on page 5 42 Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Adjust the inside rearview mirror for a c...

Page 57: ...out the services OnStar provides Cleaning the Mirror Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror Use a soft towel dampened with water Windows WARNING Leaving children helpless adults or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child a helpless adult or a pet alone...

Page 58: ...en 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 on each of the side doors The driver door also has switches that control the passenger and rear windows The power windows Can be operated with the ignition in ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN START Can be operated within 10 minutes of switchi...

Page 59: ... 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 continue to pull the switch briefly after the window has fully closed Obstacle Detection Feature The Obstacle Detection Feature is part of the express up feature and is active 1 In the middle and upper portions of the w...

Page 60: ... activate the express up and related obstacle detection features Overload If the windows are repeatedly operated within a short time the window operation is disabled for a short time Window Lockout o Window Lockout The window lockout switch is on the driver door This feature prevents the rear passenger windows from operating except from the driver position Press the switch to turn the lockout feat...

Page 61: ... Press the back of the sunroof switch to the first detent and hold to open the sunroof to a desired position at a normal speed Press the rear of the switch to the second detent and release to express open the sunroof to an automatically adjusted comfort position Press the rear of the switch to the second detent and release again to open the sunroof to the full open position Press the front of the ...

Page 62: ...ade Anti Pinch Feature If an object is in the path of the sunroof when it is closing the anti pinch feature detects the object and stops the sunroof from closing at the point of the obstruction The sunroof then returns to the full open position Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track This could cause an issue with sunroof operation noise or plugging the water drainage syste...

Page 63: ... Belts Properly 3 19 Lap Shoulder Belt 3 24 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 3 28 Safety Belt Extender 3 29 Safety System Check 3 29 Safety Belt Care 3 29 Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash 3 30 Airbag System Airbag System 3 30 Where Are the Airbags 3 33 When Should an Airbag Inflate 3 34 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 3 36 How Does an Airbag Restrain 3 36 What Will You See After an Ai...

Page 64: ...t 3 66 Head Restraints Front Seats The vehicle s front seats have adjustable head restraints in all outboard seating positions WARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck spinal injury in a crash Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly Adjust the head restr...

Page 65: ...raints 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 Release the button 4 Push down on the head restraint to make sure it is locked in place The center seating position has an integrated headrest that can be adjusted the same way as the head restraints If you are installing a...

Page 66: ...2 Move the seat forward or rearward to adjust the seat position 3 Release the handle to stop the seat from moving 4 Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place Power Seat Adjustment To adjust a power seat if equipped Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving the front or ...

Page 67: ...ory 1 Adjust the driver seat seatback recliner both outside mirrors and adjustable pedals if available to the desired driving positions 2 Press and release the MEM Memory button 3 Press 1 until a beep sounds 4 Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for a second driver using 2 Recalling Button Memory Positions To recall the manually saved Button Memory positions press and hold 1 or 2 The driver seat outside mirr...

Page 68: ...tter is present will activate the RKE Memory recall If the driver door is already open pressing the RKE transmitter K button will also activate the RKE Memory recall The driver seat outside mirrors and pedals if available will move to the previously saved RKE Memory positions This feature is turned on or off using the vehicle personalization menu See Memory Remote Recall under Vehicle Personalizat...

Page 69: ...justable pedal switch if available If something has blocked the driver seat while recalling the exit position the recall may stop Remove the obstruction then press and hold the power seat control rearward for two seconds Try recalling the exit position again If the exit position is still not recalling see your dealer for service Lumbar Adjustment Power Lumbar If available press and hold the front ...

Page 70: ...it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries Continued WARNING Continued The lap belt cannot do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well b...

Page 71: ...ting there Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked To recline a manual seatback 1 Lift the lever 2 Move the seatback to the desired position and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place 3 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked To return the seatback to the upright position 1 Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the...

Page 72: ...ver or similar item This may cause the seat heater to overheat An overheated seat heater may cause a burn or may damage the seat If available the buttons are near the climate controls on the instrument panel To operate the ignition must be in ON RUN START Press L or M to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback Press the button once for the highest setting With each press of the butt...

Page 73: ... See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2 10 and Remote Start Auto Heated Seats under Vehicle Personalization on page 5 42 for more information Heated and Ventilated Front Seats WARNING If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures See the Warning under Heated Front Seats on page 3 10 If available the buttons are near the climate contr...

Page 74: ...page 5 42 for more information Rear Seats Split Folding Seatbacks With this feature either side of the rear seatback can be folded down for more cargo space Folding the Seatbacks Notice Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat ...

Page 75: ... To raise the seatback 1 Lift the lever on top of the seatback Raise the seatback and release the lever The rear seatback lock indicator A extends when the seatback is unlocked 2 Push the seatback rearward until it locks in the upright position The rear seatback lock indicator A retracts when the seatback is locked in place 3 Make sure the rear safety belts are not twisted or caught between the se...

Page 76: ...TART press L or M to heat the left or right outboard seat cushion and seatback An indicator on the RSA display appears when this feature is on Press the button once for the highest setting With each press of the button the heated seat changes to the next lower setting and then the off setting Three lights indicate the highest setting and one light indicates the lowest Rear Seat Pass Through Door S...

Page 77: ...s are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Be sure everyone in the vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts See Safety Belt Reminders on page 5 15 for additional information In most states and in all Cana...

Page 78: ...aints Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it is just a seat on wheels Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 79: ...g 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 over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That is why safety belts make such good sense I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 80: ...ey 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 collisions but especially in side and other collisions Q If I am a good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts A You may be an excellent driver but if you are in a crash even one that is n...

Page 81: ...ed 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 there is important information you should know Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this...

Page 82: ... protection this way WARNING You can be seriously hurt if the shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move 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 way I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 83: ...lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs Q What is wrong with this A The belt is buckled in the wrong buckle WARNING You can be seriously injured if the 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 could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle the bel...

Page 84: ...like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen not on the pelvic bones and that could cause serious or fatal injuries Be sure the belt 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 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db...

Page 85: ... liver or spleen The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest Q What is wrong with this A The belt is behind the body WARNING You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap shoulder belt properly In a crash you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury You might also slide under the lap...

Page 86: ...wing instructions explain how to wear a lap shoulder belt properly 1 Adjust the seat if the seat is adjustable so you can sit up straight To see how see Seats in the Index 2 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Do not let it get twisted The lap shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull th...

Page 87: ... move it to the height that is right for you See Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information 5 To make the lap part tight pull up on the shoulder belt It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buck...

Page 88: ...osition try to move it up or down without pressing the release button A to make sure it has locked into position Press the release button to lower the height adjuster Safety Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen they are part of the safety belt assembly They can help tighten the safety belts ...

Page 89: ...utgrown booster seats and for some adults When installed on a shoulder belt and properly adjusted the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt 1 Remove the guide from its storage pocket on the side of the seat 2 Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that ...

Page 90: ... the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it The belt should be close to but not contacting the neck To remove and store the comfort guide squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide Slide the guide back into its storage pocket located on the side of the seat Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women...

Page 91: ... to the regular safety belt For more information see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender Safety System Check Now and then check that the safety belt reminder light safety belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job See your dealer to have...

Page 92: ...he safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt system was not being used at the time of the crash Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash or if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or while you are driving See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5 17 Airbag System The vehicle...

Page 93: ...m the area in which an airbag would inflate For more information see Where Are the Airbags on page 3 33 and Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 12 Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts Even though today s airbags are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag all airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job Here are the mo...

Page 94: ...mpact airbags and or roof rail airbags WARNING Children who are up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protect...

Page 95: ...e middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side Driver Side Shown Passenger Side Similar The seat mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 96: ... impact airbag Never secure anything to the roof of a vehicle with roof rail airbags by routing a rope or tie down through any door or window opening If you do the path of an inflating roof rail airbag will be blocked When Should an Airbag Inflate Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to...

Page 97: ...ontal sensors which help the sensing system distinguish between a moderate frontal impact and a more severe frontal impact For moderate frontal impacts dual stage airbags inflate at a level less than full deployment For more severe frontal impacts full deployment occurs The vehicle has seat mounted side impact and roof rail airbags See Airbag System on page 3 30 Seat mounted side impact and roof r...

Page 98: ...sing the bag to break out of the cover and deploy The inflator the airbag and related hardware are all part of the airbag module Frontal airbag modules are located inside the steering wheel and instrument panel For vehicles with seat mounted side impact airbags there are airbag modules in the side of the front seatbacks closest to the door For vehicles with roof rail airbags there are airbag modul...

Page 99: ...ponents of the airbag module may be hot for several minutes For location of the airbag modules see What Makes an Airbag Inflate on page 3 36 The parts of the airbag that come into contact with you may be warm but not too hot to touch There may be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated airbags Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from seeing out of the windshield or being...

Page 100: ...lds 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 inflates you will need some new parts for the airbag system If you do not get them the airbag system will not be there to help protect you in another crash A new system will include airbag modules and possibly other part...

Page 101: ...ssenger frontal airbag and seat mounted side impact airbag under certain 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 seat The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the right front passenger front...

Page 102: ... facing child restraints in a rear seat even if the airbag s are 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 If the vehicle does not have a rear seat that will accommodate a rear facing child restraint a rear facing child restraint should not be in...

Page 103: ...bag 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 an airbag for that person WARNING If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system To help avoid injury to yourself or others have the vehicle serviced ...

Page 104: ...vailable 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 seat but the off indicator is lit it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat If this happens use the following steps to allow the system to detect that person and enable the right front passenger ...

Page 105: ...tion 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 interfere with the proper operation of the passenger sensing system Servicing the Airbag Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced There are parts of the airbag system in several places around the vehic...

Page 106: ...t 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 upholstery or trim or with GM covers upholstery or trim designed for a different vehicle Any object such as an aftermarket seat heater or a comfort enhancing pad or device installed under or on top of the seat fabric could also interfere with the operation...

Page 107: ...readiness light is working See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5 17 for more information Notice If an airbag covering is damaged opened or broken the airbag may not work properly Do not open or break the airbag coverings If there are any opened or broken airbag covers have the airbag covering and or airbag module replaced For the location of the airbag modules see What Makes an Airbag Inflate on pa...

Page 108: ...ons that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster Use a booster seat with a lap shoulder belt until the child passes the fit test below Sit all the way back on the seat Do the knees bend at the seat edge If yes continue If no return to the booster seat Buckle the lap shoulder belt Does the shoulder belt rest on the shoulder If yes continue If no try using...

Page 109: ...should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash Also see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides under Lap Shoulder Belt on page 3 24 According to accident statistics children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position In a crash children who are not buckl...

Page 110: ...eled 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 the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle WARNING Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten Never lea...

Page 111: ...rms An infant should be secured in an appropriate restraint WARNING Never do this Children who are up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Never put a rear facing child restraint in the right front seat Secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat It is also Continued WARNING Continued better to secure a forward facing child restraint in a ...

Page 112: ... 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 support This is because an infant s neck is not fully developed and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body In a crash an infant in a rear facing child restraint settles into the restraint so the crash forc...

Page 113: ...ness 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 for the child s body with the harness C Booster Seats A booster seat C is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window I n...

Page 114: ...hich may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both and to this manual The child restraint instructions are important so if they are not available obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in the vehicle even when...

Page 115: ...ecause the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating 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 passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag no system is fail safe No one can guaran...

Page 116: ...or additional passengers or child restraints Adjacent seating positions should not be used if the child restraint prevents access to or interferes with the routing of the safety belt Wherever 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 collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be su...

Page 117: ...lts to secure the restraint following the instructions that came with that restraint and also the instructions in this manual When installing a child restraint with a top tether you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint A child restraint must never be installed using only the top tether and anchor In order to use the LATCH system in your ...

Page 118: ... top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash Your child restraint may have a single tether A or a dual tether C Either will have a single attachment B to secure the top tether to the anchor Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached Othe...

Page 119: ...osition with lower anchors has two labels near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion To assist you in locating the top tether anchors the top tether anchor symbol is located on the cover Top Tether Anchors The top tether anchors for each rear seating position are located under the covers on the back of the rear seatback Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicl...

Page 120: ...TCH System WARNING If a LATCH type child restraint is not attached to anchors the child restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly In a crash the child could be seriously injured or killed Install a LATCH type child restraint properly using the anchors or use the vehicle safety belts to secure the restraint following the instructions that came with the child restraint and the instru...

Page 121: ...the vehicle s anchors and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints Some restraints also use another vehicle anchor to secure a top tether 1 Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the lower anchors If the child restraint does not have lower attachments or the desired seating position does not have lower anchors secure the child restraint with the top tether and the safety belts Ref...

Page 122: ... with an adjustable head restraint route the dual tether around the head restraint If you are using a dual tether in the rear outboard seating position and the head restraint has been removed route the dual tether over the seatback If you are using a single tether in the rear outboard seating position with an adjustable head restraint route the single tether under the head restraint and in between...

Page 123: ...wed position and route the dual tether over the headrest If you are using a single tether in the rear center seating position lower the adjustable headrest down to its stowed position and route the single tether over the headrest 3 Before placing a child in the child restraint make sure it is securely held in place To check grasp the child restraint at the LATCH path and attempt to move it side to...

Page 124: ...e seatback forward See Rear Seats on page 3 12 for additional information 2 Press both buttons on the head restraint posts at the same time and pull up on the head restraint 3 Store the head restraint in the cargo area of the vehicle 4 When the child restraint is removed reinstall the head restraint before the seating position is used WARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjuste...

Page 125: ...roperly after a crash see your dealer to have the system inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible If the vehicle has the LATCH system and 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 Restraints Rear Seat When securing a child r...

Page 126: ...child in the child restraint 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 3 53 1 Put the child restraint on the seat If the head restraint interferes with the proper installation of the child restraint the head restraint may be removed See Head Restraint Removal and Reinstallation under L...

Page 127: ...ild restraint as you tighten the belt Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked If the retractor is not locked repeat Steps 4 and 5 6 If the child restraint has a top tether follow the child restraint manufacturer s instructions regarding the use of the top tether See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 3 55 for more information 7 Before...

Page 128: ...ag under certain conditions See Passenger Sensing System on page 3 39 and Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5 17 for more information including important safety information A label on the sun visor says Never put a rear facing child seat in the front This is because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the airbag deploys WARNING A child in a rear facing child restraint can be s...

Page 129: ...her anchor locations Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached You will be using the lap shou...

Page 130: ...can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor 6 To tighten the belt push down on the child restraint pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor When installing a forward facing child restraint it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt Try to pull the belt...

Page 131: ...estraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth When the child restraint is properly installed there should be no more than 2 5 cm 1 in of movement If the airbags are off the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and stay on when the vehicle is started If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit see If th...

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Page 133: ...ove box handle up to open it Use the key to lock and unlock the glove box The glove box is air conditioned and can be used to store items at a lower temperature The vehicle air conditioning must be turned on for the maximum cool air to enter the glove box Move the slide control to allow cool air into the glove box After opening the air flow close the glove box door to keep the cold air from enteri...

Page 134: ...ers with removable liners For vehicles with a rear storage area pull the lever to access Center Console Storage The center console has an armrest upper storage tray and a lower storage area The armrest can be adjusted to a rearward middle and forward position Slide the top of the armrest to adjust to the desired position To access the storage move the armrest to the full rearward position to acces...

Page 135: ...ar compartment or the lower B position to conceal objects in the rear compartment Install the Cargo Cover 1 Hold the cartridge so that the pull out 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 toward the rear of the vehicle 5 Insert the shade pins in the channels C on ...

Page 136: ...vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver Someone could be injured If the cover is removed always store it in the proper storage location When it is replaced always be sure that it is securely reattached Cargo Tie Downs For vehicles equipped with cargo tie downs the four tie downs are located in the rear compartment of the vehicle Use the tie downs to secure small loads Cargo Management System...

Page 137: ...rly latched and closed cargo cover or cargo cover left in the open position could be thrown about the vehicle during a crash or sudden maneuver Someone could 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 securely reattached To access the rear storage...

Page 138: ... from the pin on the inside cover Store the unhooked prop rod by folding it into the cargo management compartment 4 Store the cargo management system cover by hooking it onto the weatherstrip U Rail For vehicles with a u rail system the fence can be moved to different positions on the u rail track to secure cargo I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 139: ...ter button to move the adapters B to the desired position 3 Reinstall the fence and lock both latches A by turning to align Q with the arrow on the adapter B Use the fence to secure items in place Removing the Fence Unlock by turning both latches A to align K with the arrow on the adapter B Lift and remove the fence Installing the Fence Insert the fence into the adapters and lock both latches A by...

Page 140: ...t it into the upper two clips B D Ring Sliders For vehicles with a D ring system there are four D ring sliders that move along rails These can be used as tie downs when storing cargo Insert the D ring sliders A into the channel B located in the middle of the rail Push the button to move the D ring slider along the rail The loop of the D ring slider must be facing inward toward the storage area and...

Page 141: ...bin during heavy braking The net should not be overloaded or used to store heavy loads There are four openings in the headliner two located behind the front seats and two behind the rear seats 1 Insert the top corners of the cargo net into the large opening in the headliner and secure by sliding them into the small opening 2 The rear seatbacks should be folded down when the net is installed in the...

Page 142: ...f openings and the tethers 2 Press the red button on the center of the net to fold it in half 3 Roll up the cargo net storing it into the attached vinyl bag 4 Open the cargo management system cover 5 For vehicles with an inflator kit store 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...

Page 143: ...al information Notice Loading cargo on the roof rack that weighs more than 100 kg 220 lbs or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage the vehicle Load cargo so that it rests evenly between the crossrails making sure to fasten cargo securely To prevent damage or loss of cargo when driving check to make sure crossrails and cargo are securely fastened Loading cargo on the roof rack will...

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Page 145: ...ke System Warning Light 5 22 Electric Parking Brake Light 5 22 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light 5 23 Traction Off Light 5 24 StabiliTrak OFF Light 5 24 Traction Control System TCS StabiliTrak Light 5 25 Tire Pressure Light 5 25 Engine Oil Pressure Light 5 26 Fuel Economy Light 5 27 Low Fuel Warning Light 5 27 Security Light 5 27 High Beam On Light 5 28 Adaptive Forward Lighting AFL Light 5 ...

Page 146: ...stem Operation 5 51 Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment To adjust the steering wheel 1 Pull the lever down 2 Move the steering wheel up or down 3 Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you 4 Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving Steering Wheel Controls Use these controls if equipped to make audio adjustments at the steering...

Page 147: ...steering wheel pad to sound the horn Windshield Wiper Washer The windshield wiper washer lever is located on the right side 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 Use for fast wipes 1 Use for slow wipes G Adjustable Interval Wipes Turn the 3 band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes...

Page 148: ... windshield wiper Keep this area of the windshield clear of debris to allow for best system performance G Rainsense Wipe Sensitivity Control Move the windshield wiper lever to G Turn the 3 band on 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 out...

Page 149: ... washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision Rear Window Wiper Washer The rear wiper controls are on the end of the windshield wiper lever Press the upper or lower portion of the button to control the rear wiper and rear wiper delay The system turns off when the button is returned to the middle position Z Rear Wiper Use for continuous rear window wipes 5 Rear Wiper Delay Use t...

Page 150: ...RNING In freezing weather do not use the washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision Headlamp Washer For vehicles with headlamp washers they are located to the side of the headlamps The headlamps must be on in order to use the headlamp washers If the headlamps are not on only the windshield will be washed Pull the wiper lever...

Page 151: ...e information on the messages that may be displayed for the compass Clock Analog Clock The analog clock is located on the instrument panel above the radio The clock is not connected with any other vehicle system and runs by itself To adjust the clock 1 Locate the adjustment buttons directly below the clock face 2 Push and hold either adjustment button to advance or reverse the clock hands Holding ...

Page 152: ...the Month Day Format 1 Press the CONFIG button 2 Select Time and Date Settings 3 Highlight Month Day Format 4 Press the MENU SELECT knob to select MM DD month day or DD MM day month Setting the Auto Time Adjust 1 Press the CONFIG button 2 Select Time and Date Settings 3 Highlight Auto Time Adjust 4 Press the MENU SELECT knob to turn Auto Time Adjust on or off Power Outlets The accessory power outl...

Page 153: ...ced see your dealer When adding electrical equipment be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment See Add On Electrical Equipment on page 9 62 Notice Hanging heavy equipment from the power outlet can cause damage not covered by the vehicle warranty The power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only such as cell phone charge cords Cigarette Lighter T...

Page 154: ...htray 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 Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury Warning lights come on when there could be a problem with a vehicle function Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indic...

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Page 156: ...ter installed the new one is set to the mileage of the old odometer If this is not possible it is set at zero and a label is put on the driver door to show the old mileage reading Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm Notice If the engine is operated with the tachometer in the shaded warning area the vehicle could be damaged and the damages would not be ...

Page 157: ...ask about None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge At the service station the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated For example the gauge may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gauge moves a little while turning a...

Page 158: ...us calculation based on current driving conditions Turbo Gauge 2 8L Only For vehicles with a turbo gauge it indicates when the vehicle is using turbo power When the needle is at rest at the left of the gauge turbo is not being used As the accelerator peddle is pressed the needle may move to the right This is normal and means that the vehicle is using turbo power Under normal conditions the needle ...

Page 159: ...ehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible Safety Belt Reminders Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument panel cluster When the vehicle is started this light flashes and a chime comes on to remind drivers to fasten their safety belt Then the light stays on solid until the belt is buckled This cycle may continue several times if the d...

Page 160: ...cond Row Passenger Belt Reminder Light When the engine is started and the Trip Fuel display is chosen three gray safety belt symbols come on and stay on for several seconds on the top of the Driver information Center DIC to remind passengers to fasten their safety belts If the Vehicle Information is selected a full page screen displays at start up the three safety belt symbols Once the passenger s...

Page 161: ...e driving it means the airbag system might not be working properly The airbags in the vehicle might not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate without a crash To help avoid injury have the vehicle serviced right away Passenger Airbag Status Indicator The vehicle has a passenger sensing system See Passenger Sensing System on page 3 39 for important safety information The overhead console has...

Page 162: ... remain on or if there are no lights at all there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system See your dealer for service WARNING If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system To help avoid injury to yourself or others have the vehicle serviced right away See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5 17 for more inf...

Page 163: ...s an OBD II problem and service is required Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent Being aware of the light can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle This system assists the service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction Notice If the vehicle is continually driven with this light on the emission controls might not work as well the vehicle fue...

Page 164: ...g may correct an emissions system malfunction Make sure the fuel cap is fully installed See Filling the Tank on page 9 52 The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off Make sure the electrical system i...

Page 165: ... is under the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel See your dealer if assistance is needed The vehicle may not pass inspection if The malfunction indicator lamp is on with the engine running or if the light does not come on when the ignition is turned to ON RUN while the engine is off The critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system This can happ...

Page 166: ...cle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped have the vehicle towed for service If the light comes on while driving a chime sounds Pull off the road and stop The pedal might be harder to push or go closer to the floor It might also take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing the Vehicle on page 10 101 Electric Parking Brake Light Metric Engl...

Page 167: ...System ABS this light comes on briefly when the engine is started If the light does not come on have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem If the ABS light comes on and stays on while driving stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off Start the engine again to reset the system If the light stays on after driving at a speed above 20 km h 13 mph see your dealer for servi...

Page 168: ...Control System TCS is off wheelspin is not limited Adjust driving accordingly See Traction Control System TCS on page 9 34 and StabiliTrak System on page 9 36 for more information StabiliTrak OFF Light This light comes on when the StabiliTrak system is turned off by pressing the StabiliTrak TCS button If the Traction Control System TCS is off wheel spin is not limited When the StabiliTrak system i...

Page 169: ...tentially the StabiliTrak system have been disabled A DIC message may display Check the DIC messages to determine which feature s is no longer functioning and whether the vehicle requires service If the indicator warning light is on and flashing the TCS and or the StabiliTrak system is actively working See StabiliTrak System on page 9 36 and Traction Control System TCS on page 9 34 for more inform...

Page 170: ...e repeats with every ignition cycle See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10 67 for more information Engine Oil Pressure Light WARNING Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low The engine can become so hot that it catches fire Someone could be burned Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced Notice Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine The rep...

Page 171: ...ing for Better Fuel Economy on page 1 26 for more information Low Fuel Warning Light This light is located near the fuel gauge and comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on as a check to show it is working It also comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel The light turns off when fuel is added If it does not have the vehicle serviced Security Light This light flashes when the security syste...

Page 172: ...L Light This light comes on solid when there is a problem with the Adaptive Forward Lighting system and flashes when the system is switching between lighting modes See Adaptive Forward Lighting AFL on page 6 3 for more information Front Fog Lamp Light The fog lamp light comes on when the fog lamps are in use The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off See Front Fog Lamps on page 6 6 for m...

Page 173: ...ge 9 38 for more information Information Displays Driver Information Center DIC The DIC displays information about the vehicle It also displays warning messages if a system problem is detected See Vehicle Messages on page 5 34 for more information All messages appear in the DIC display located in the center of the instrument panel cluster The vehicle may also have features that can be customized t...

Page 174: ...or clear the menu item when it is displayed B w x Thumbwheel Use the thumbwheel to scroll through the items in each menu A small marker will move up or down the side of the display as you scroll through the items This shows where each item is in the menu C MENU Press this button to get to the Trip Fuel Information Menu and the Vehicle Information Menu Trip Fuel Information Menu Items Press the MEN...

Page 175: ...lon mpg This number reflects only the fuel economy that the vehicle has right now and changes frequently as driving conditions change Unlike average economy this display cannot be reset Fuel Range The Fuel Range display shows the approximate distance the vehicle can be driven without refueling The fuel range estimate is based on an average of the vehicle s fuel economy over recent driving history ...

Page 176: ...n the navigation system may need to be updated periodically to display accurate information See Maps in the navigation manual for information on updating the map database Digital Speedometer The speedometer shows how fast the vehicle is moving in either kilometers per hour km h or miles per hour mph The speedometer cannot be reset Blank Display This display shows no information Vehicle Information...

Page 177: ...e engine oil life system press the SET CLR button while the Oil Life display is active See Engine Oil Life System on page 10 14 Battery Voltage This display available on some vehicles shows the current battery voltage If the voltage is in the normal range the value will display For example the display may read BATTERY VOLTAGE 15 0 VOLTS The vehicle s charging system regulates voltage based on the ...

Page 178: ... a reasonable point The battery saver system starts reducing certain features of the vehicle that you may be able to notice At the point that features are disabled this message is displayed It means that the vehicle is trying to save the charge in the battery Turn off unnecessary accessories to allow the battery to recharge LOW BATTERY This message is displayed when the battery voltage is low See ...

Page 179: ...ditions Take the vehicle to your dealer for service SERVICE PARKING BRAKE This message is displayed when there is a problem with the parking brake Take the vehicle to your dealer for service Compass Messages CAL This message is displayed when the compass needs to be calibrated See Compass on page 5 7 Three dashes will be displayed if the compass needs service See your dealer for service Cruise Con...

Page 180: ...r conditioning compressor automatically turns off When the coolant temperature returns to normal the air conditioning compressor turns back on You can continue to drive the vehicle If this message continues to appear have the system repaired by your dealer as soon as possible to avoid damage to the engine COOLANT LEVEL LOW ADD COOLANT This message will display if the coolant is low See Engine Cool...

Page 181: ...ays when the engine oil level is too low Check the oil level See Engine Oil on page 10 10 OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE This message displays if low 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 vehicle serviced by your dealer Engine Power Messages ...

Page 182: ... vehicle NUMBER OF KEYS PROGRAMMED This message displays when programming new keys to the vehicle REMOTE LEFT IN VEHICLE This message displays when leaving the vehicle with the RKE transmitter still inside REPLACE BATTERY 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 displ...

Page 183: ...problem with the park assist system Take the vehicle to your dealer for service Ride Control System Messages SERVICE REAR AXLE This message displays when there is a problem with the All Wheel Drive AWD System See your dealer for service SERVICE STABILITRAK This message displays if there is a problem with the StabiliTrak system See StabiliTrak System on page 9 36 SERVICE SUSPENSION SYSTEM This mess...

Page 184: ...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 power steering system Take the vehicle to your dealer for service SERVICE VEHICLE SOON This message is displayed if there is a problem with the vehicle Take the vehicle to your dealer for service Starting the Vehicle Message...

Page 185: ...by adding air until the tire pressure is equal to the values shown on the Tire and Loading Information label See Tires on page 10 56 Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 12 and Tire Pressure on page 10 63 You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time The DIC also shows the tire pressure values See Driver Information Center DIC on page 5 29 Transmission Messages SERVICE TRANSMISSION This m...

Page 186: ...le Only the features available on a particular vehicle will be displayed on that vehicle CONFIG Configuration Press to access the Configuration Settings Menu MENU SELECT Knob Press the center of this knob to enter the menus and select menu items Turn the knob to scroll through the menus BACK or BACK depending on system Press to exit or move backward in a menu Entering the Personalization Menus 1 P...

Page 187: ... SELECT knob when Air Quality 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 on this feature will turn the vented seats on when using remote start on warm days Press the MENU SELECT knob when Remote Start Auto Seat Cool is highlighted Turn the knob to s...

Page 188: ... highlighted Turn the knob to select On or Off Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last 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 go back to the last menu Reverse Tilt Mirror This allows you to turn the reverse tilt mirror feature on ...

Page 189: ...or Off Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu Exit Lighting This allows the selection of how long the exterior lamps stay on when leaving the vehicle when it is dark outside Press the MENU SELECT knob when Exit Lighting is highlighted Turn the knob to select Off 30 Seconds 1 Minute or 2 Minutes Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu Power Door Locks Select Power Doo...

Page 190: ... is highlighted Turn the knob to select On or Off Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu Remote Lock Unlock Start Select Remote Lock Unlock Start and the following will be displayed Unlock Feedback Lights Locking Feedback Door Unlock Options Passive Door Lock Passive Door Unlock Memory Remote Recall Remote Left in Vehicle Reminder Unlock Feedback Lights When on the exterior lamps w...

Page 191: ...smitter has been removed from the interior of the vehicle It does not matter how far away the RKE transmitter is from the vehicle This feature can also be configured to chirp the horn when the doors are passively locked Press the MENU SELECT knob when Passive Door Lock is highlighted Turn the knob to select On With Chirp On or Off Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu Passive Door...

Page 192: ...ation regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS 210 220 310 Universal Remote System Programming If the vehicle has this feature you will see these buttons with one LED indicator next to them in the overhead console This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door o...

Page 193: ...call 1 800 355 3515 or go to www homelink com Programming a garage door opener involves time sensitive actions so read the entire procedure before starting Otherwise the device will time out and the procedure will have to be repeated To program up to three devices 1 Hold the end of the hand held transmitter about 3 to 8 cm 1 to 3 in away from the Universal Remote system buttons while keeping the i...

Page 194: ...ed locate the Learn or Smart button inside the garage on the garage door opener receiver motor head unit The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer 5 Firmly press and release the Learn or Smart button After you press this button you will have 30 seconds to complete Step 6 6 Immediately return to the vehicle Firmly press and hold for two seconds the Universal Remote system button sel...

Page 195: ... Continue to press and hold the Universal Remote system button while you press and release every two seconds cycle the hand held transmitter button until the frequency signal has been successfully accepted by the Universal Remote system The Universal Remote system indicator light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly Proceed with Step 3 under Programming the Universal Remote System to comple...

Page 196: ... indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds Without releasing the button proceed with Step 1 of the section Programming the Universal Remote System If you have questions or need help programming the Universal Remote system call 1 800 355 3515 or go to www homelink com You may also call the customer assistance phone number under Customer Assistance Offices U S and Canada on page 13 5 or C...

Page 197: ...Warning Flashers 6 5 Turn and Lane Change Signals 6 6 Front Fog Lamps 6 6 Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control 6 7 Cargo Lamp 6 7 Courtesy Lamps 6 7 Dome Lamps 6 7 Reading Lamps 6 7 Lighting Features Entry Lighting 6 8 Exit Lighting 6 8 Battery Load Management 6 8 Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the left o...

Page 198: ...lamps on together with the lamps listed below A warning chime sounds if the driver door is opened when the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on Parking Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Front Fog Lamps For vehicles with fog lamps press to turn the lamps on or off See Front Fog Lamps on page 6 6 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer Push the turn signal lane change lev...

Page 199: ...lamps automatically change from DRL to the regular headlamps depending on the darkness of the surroundings The other lamps that come on with the headlamps will also come on When it is bright enough outside the headlamps go off and the DRL come on To turn the DRL lamps off or on again turn the exterior lamps control to the off position and then release For vehicles first sold in Canada the DRL cann...

Page 200: ... headlamp range is automatically reduced Twilight Sentinel This feature automatically turns the lamps on and off A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the Twilight Sentinel work so be sure it is not covered With Twilight Sentinel the following will happen When it is dark enough outside and the exterior lamps control is in the AUTO position the Daytime Running Lamps DRL go off and the...

Page 201: ...o provides exterior illumination as you leave the vehicle If Twilight Sentinel has turned on the lamps when the ignition is turned off the lamps remain on until one of the following occurs The exterior lamp control is moved from O to the parking lamp position The delay time selected has elapsed See Vehicle Personalization on page 5 42 to select the delay time You can also select no delay time If t...

Page 202: ... does not come on a signal bulb may be burned out Have the bulbs replaced If the bulb is not burned out check the fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 10 48 for more information Front Fog Lamps The front fog lamp button is located on the exterior lamp control on the outboard side of the steering wheel The ignition and the low beam headlamps must be on to turn on the fog lamps Press to turn ...

Page 203: ...door is opened and the dome lamp is in the door position Dome Lamps The dome lamp controls are located in the overhead console To change the dome lamp settings press the following Dome Lamp Override Turns the lamp off even when a door is open 1 Door The lamp comes on automatically when a door is opened On Turns the dome lamp on Reading Lamps There are reading lamps located on the overhead console ...

Page 204: ...lso come on when a door is opened after the ignition is changed to the off position The exterior lights and dome lamp remain on after the door is closed for a set amount of time then automatically turn off The exterior lights turn off immediately by turning the exterior lamps control to OFF This feature can be changed See Vehicle Personalization on page 5 42 Battery Load Management The vehicle has...

Page 205: ...utlets EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery It does this by balancing the generator s output and the vehicle s electrical needs It can increase engine idle speed to generate more power whenever needed It can temporarily reduce the power demands of some accessories Normally these actions occur in steps or levels without being noticeable In rare cases at the highest levels of corr...

Page 206: ...Black plate 10 1 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual 2011 6 10 Lighting 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 207: ... Auxiliary Devices Radio with CD DVD and MEM 7 35 Rear Seat Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment RSE System 7 37 Rear Seat Audio RSA System 7 48 Phone Bluetooth Overview 7 50 Bluetooth Infotainment Controls 7 52 Bluetooth Voice Recognition 7 56 Introduction Infotainment Read the following pages to become familiar with the audio system s features WARNING Taking your eyes off the road for extended p...

Page 208: ...t certain speeds Notice Contact your dealer before adding any equipment Adding audio or communication equipment could interfere with the operation of the engine radio or other systems and could damage them Follow federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone equipment The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power RAP With RAP the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off See ...

Page 209: ...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 favorites list E l SEEK Radio Seeks the next station CD Selects the next track or fast forwards within a track I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 210: ...ifferent 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 BACK Menu Moves one level back Character Input Deletes the last character N CONFIG Opens the settings menu O PHONE Opens the phone main menu Mutes the audio system P TONE Opens the tone menu Q AUX Selects a connected...

Page 211: ...o 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 current station CD Selects tracks and shows available information about the current track MEM Selects tracks and shows available information about the current track I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 212: ... slot H RADIO BAND Changes the band while listening to the radio Selects the radio when listening to a different audio source I MEM CD AUX Selects MEM CD DVD USB or a connected auxiliary audio or auxiliary audio video source J k Radio Pauses time shifted content CD DVD Pauses CD DVD A and DVD V playback MEM Pauses MEM playback K CD DVD Slot Insert a disc L MENU SELECT Press Selects menu items Turn...

Page 213: ...utomatically after 10 minutes Volume Control VOL O Volume Power Turn to adjust the volume PHONE For vehicles with OnStar press and hold PHONE to mute the infotainment system Press and hold PHONE again or turn the VOL O knob to cancel mute For vehicles without OnStar press PHONE to mute the infotainment system Press PHONE again or turn the VOL O knob to cancel mute Menu System Controls The MENU SEL...

Page 214: ...SELECT knob to highlight the setting 2 Press the MENU SELECT button to activate the setting Setting a Value 1 Turn the MENU SELECT knob to change the current value of the setting 2 Press the MENU SELECT button to confirm the setting Turning a Function On or Off 1 Turn the MENU SELECT knob to highlight the function 2 Press the MENU SELECT button to turn the function on or off Entering a Character S...

Page 215: ...the value changes to 0 Press the BACK button to go back to the Tone Settings menu Adjusting the Treble Midrange and Bass 1 Press the TONE button 2 Select Treble Midrange or Bass 3 Select the value Press the BACK button to go back to the Tone Settings menu Adjusting the Fader and Balance 1 Press the TONE button 2 Select Fader or Balance 3 Select the value Press the BACK button to go back to the Ton...

Page 216: ...n 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 digitally encoded music and movie soundtracks can be presented faithfully and accurately If the video screens or Rear Seat Audio RSA are on 5 1 Surround is not available To adjust the DSP settings 1 Press the TONE button 2 S...

Page 217: ...en 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 BACK button to go back to the System Configuration menu Radio AM FM Radio Control Buttons The buttons used to control the radio are RADIO BAND Press to turn the radio on and choose between AM FM and XM if equipped MENU SELECT Press and turn t...

Page 218: ...laying 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 available station If a station is not found the radio switches to a more sensitive search level If a station still is not found the frequency that was last active begins to play If the radio station is known Press and hold g...

Page 219: ...ted 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 no longer be received 1 Turn the MENU SELECT knob 2 Select Update AM or FM Station List if the stations stored in the station list are no longer received A station search will be completed and the first station in the up...

Page 220: ...arted for the current station Content from a previously tuned station is no longer available The time shift feature is not available while recording or with other sources of playback Pausing AM FM with the Vehicle Turned Off If AM FM is paused when the vehicle is turned off the radio continues to buffer the current radio station for up to 20 minutes If the vehicle is turned back on within 20 minut...

Page 221: ...re organized in categories Removing or Adding Categories Channels in 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 Categories 4 Turn the MENU SELECT knob to highlight the category 5 Press the MENU SELECT knob to remove or add the category Select...

Page 222: ...t Storing a Channel as a Favorite To store the channel to a position in the list press and hold the corresponding 1 to 6 button until the channel can be heard again Retrieving Channels Press the FAV button to open a favorite page or to change to another favorite page Briefly press one of the 1 to 6 buttons to retrieve the channel Time Shifting Radio with CD DVD and MEM The radio with the MEM time ...

Page 223: ...icit Language Channels These channels or any others can be blocked by request by calling 1 800 929 2100 in the U S and 1 877 438 9677 in Canada XM Updating The encryption code in the receiver is being updated no action is required This process should take no longer than 30 seconds Loading XM The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data no action is needed This message should di...

Page 224: ...message does not clear within a short period of time the receiver could have a fault Consult with your dealer XM Not Available If this message does not clear within a short period of time the receiver could have a fault Consult with your dealer Radio Reception Frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if items such as cell phone chargers vehicle convenience accessor...

Page 225: ...Players CD Player Radio with CD The CD player can play audio CDs and MP3 CDs The CD player will not play 8 cm 3 in CDs Care of CDs Sound quality can be reduced due to disc quality recording method quality of the music recorded and how the disc has been handled Handle discs carefully and store them in their original cases or other protective cases away from direct sunlight and dust If the bottom su...

Page 226: ...SEEK g SEEK Press to select tracks or to fast forward or rewind within a track INFO Press to display additional information about the current track that may be available TUNE Turn to select tracks MENU SELECT Turn to enter the menu press to select an item Y Eject Press to eject the disc k Play Pause Press to pause a CD or MP3 track press again to resume playback Inserting a CD With the printed sid...

Page 227: ... control buttons Press g SEEK or l SEEK to select the previous or next track Turn the TUNE knob Using the CD Menu 1 Turn the MENU SELECT knob 2 Select Playlists Folders 3 Select the playlist or folder 4 Select the track Searching for MP3 Tracks The search feature may take some time to display the information after reading the disc due to the amount of information stored on the disc FM automaticall...

Page 228: ...not add a label to a disc as it could get caught in the CD DVD player If a label is needed label the top of the recorded disc with a marking pen Do not use disc lens cleaners because they could contaminate the lens of the disc optics and damage the CD DVD player Notice If a label is added to a CD more than one CD is inserted into the slot at a time or an attempt is made to play scratched or damage...

Page 229: ...g the menu 1 Turn the MENU SELECT knob 2 Select Tracks List 3 Select the track Pausing a CD or DVD A Track Press k to pause a CD or DVD A track Press k again to continue playing the track Playing CD or DVD A Tracks in Random Order Turn the MENU SELECT knob and then set Shuffle Songs to On Fast Forward and Rewind Press and hold l SEEK or g SEEK to fast forward or rewind within the current track Pla...

Page 230: ...elect 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 Playing MP3 Tracks in Random Order Turn the MENU SELECT knob and set Shuffle Songs to On Recording an Audio or MP3 CD to MEM See Mass Storage Media MEM on page 7 25 for more information Playing a DVD V See Rear Seat Entertainment...

Page 231: ...le List DVD DVD DVD on both video screens DVD AUX Left video screen Right AUX input AUX DVD Left AUX input Right video screen AUX AUX AUX input on both video screens To navigate the menu 1 Turn the MENU SELECT knob 2 Select the action Mass Storage Media MEM Infotainment systems with MEM storage are able to record up to 1 1 GB gigabyte of music from Audio CDs MP3 WMA AAC discs and USB storage devic...

Page 232: ...then select Record Current Song or Record All Songs on Disc If the track has started playing the system will restart the track and begin recording from the beginning of the track When the song recording is completed the message Song Recorded to MEM displays and there may be a slight pause Songs recorded to MEM are stored as the current date disc and track number Re recording a Previously Recorded ...

Page 233: ...n while recording from an MP3 WMA CD or USB storage device to display the stop recording option Select Stop Recording Song to MEM Deleting Tracks from MEM Individual tracks and all tracks can be deleted from MEM To delete individual tracks press and release the DEL button while the track is playing To delete all tracks from MEM press and hold the DEL button while a track is playing Playing from ME...

Page 234: ...category Replace the checkmark to re add the removed category Saving MEM Tracks as Favorites Favorites can be saved by pressing and holding one of the 1 to 6 buttons Favorites can be stored according to the following list Playlist Adds the currently playing track to the playlist selected Artist Saves the artist associated with the currently playing track in the indicated favorites position Album S...

Page 235: ... auxiliary input jack can only be controlled using the controls on the device Adjusting the Volume Turn the VOL O knob to adjust the volume of the infotainment system after the volume level has been set on the portable audio device USB Port For vehicles with a USB port the following devices may be connected and controlled by the infotainment system iPods PlaysForSure Devices PFD USB Drives Zunes N...

Page 236: ...sequential order Repeat Turn the MENU SELECT knob and set Repeat to On or Off then press the BACK button to return to the main screen On Repeats the current track Off Playback starts from the beginning of the current track after the last track finishes Connecting and Controlling a PlaysForSure Device PFD or Zune Connecting a PFD or Zune Connect the PFD or Zune to the USB port Searching for a Track...

Page 237: ... 000 songs are recognized on the device When a device is not supported the message No supported data found You can safely disconnect the device appears Connecting a USB Drive Connect the USB drive to the USB port Searching for a Track It is normal for the search feature to take some time to display the information after reading the device due to the amount of information stored Files that do not h...

Page 238: ... the infotainment system Before pairing the Bluetooth device become familiar with its user guide for Bluetooth functions The system only connects to Bluetooth devices that support A2DP Advanced Audio Distribution Profile version 1 2 A Bluetooth phone with MP3 capability cannot be paired to the vehicle as a phone and an MP3 player at the same time Pairing Information Up to five devices can be paire...

Page 239: ...t Bluetooth Music Setup Pairing a Device 1 Select Connect To New Device from the Bluetooth Music Setup menu 2 The system asks a series of Yes No questions to determine what type of device is being paired 3 After the system determines what type of Bluetooth device is being paired the Bluetooth device will need to be put into discovery mode 4 Some devices may require a Personal Identification Number...

Page 240: ...ther to create a PIN To create a PIN 1 Select the length of the PIN 2 Enter the character sequence Messages The following messages may appear on the infotainment screen Poor Bluetooth Signal Quality This message displays when the Bluetooth signal strength is low This Feature is Unavailable While Vehicle is Moving This message displays when an action is not allowed while the vehicle is moving Contr...

Page 241: ...ume of the infotainment system after the volume level has been set on the portable audio device USB Port The following devices may be connected to the USB port and controlled by the infotainment system iPods USB Mass Storage Devices Not all iPods or USB Mass Storage Devices are compatible with the infotainment system Connecting and Controlling an iPod Not all iPods can be controlled by the infotai...

Page 242: ...SB drive to the USB port Disconnecting a USB Drive A USB drive should be ejected from the USB port before disconnecting it To eject a USB drive 1 Turn the MENU SELECT knob 2 Select USB Eject Playing Tracks in Random Order Turn the MENU SELECT knob and then set Shuffle Songs to On Selecting a Track Using the control buttons Press g SEEK or l SEEK to select the previous or next track Turn the TUNE k...

Page 243: ... Seat Entertainment RSE system The RSE system works with the vehicle s infotainment system The DVD player is part of the front radio The RSE system includes a radio with a DVD player two rear seat video display screens audio video jacks two wireless headphones and a remote control See CD DVD Player on page 7 22 or the separate navigation manual for more information on the vehicle s DVD system Befo...

Page 244: ...f feature is on On some infotainment systems the Global Off feature can be turned off by performing one of the following Press and hold the radio 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 CD AUX button or the k button when a DVD video disc is in the player Press the SRC button on the steering wheel ...

Page 245: ...shut off automatically to save the battery power if the RSE system and RSA are shut off or if the headphones are out of range of the transmitters for more than three minutes Moving too far forward or stepping out of the vehicle can cause the headphones to lose the signal or have static To adjust the volume on the headphones use the volume control For best audio performance the headphones must be w...

Page 246: ...e A V jacks are color coded Yellow for video input White for left audio input Red for right audio input Power for auxiliary devices is not supplied by the radio system To use the auxiliary inputs of the RSE system 1 Connect the auxiliary device cables to the A V jacks 2 Power on both the auxiliary device and the RSE video screen Changing the Source on the Video Display Screens The image from the a...

Page 247: ...to exit the setup menu Audio Output Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs can be heard through the following Wireless headphones Vehicle speakers Vehicle wired headphone jacks on the rear seat audio system if the vehicle has this feature The RSE system transmits the audio signal to the wireless headphones if an audio signal is available See Headphones earlier in this section for more infor...

Page 248: ...visible as eight illuminated LEDs These LEDs are not on the right video screen Both seatback consoles contain an infrared receiver for the remote control They are located at the top of each console Notice Avoid 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 ...

Page 249: ...parate navigation manual for more information Notice Storing the remote control in a hot area or in direct sunlight can damage it and the repairs will not be covered by the warranty Storage in extreme cold can weaken the batteries Keep the remote control stored in a cool dry place Remote Control Buttons O Power Press to turn the video screens on and off P Illumination Press to turn the remote cont...

Page 250: ...is button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews u Next Track Chapter Press to go to the beginning of the next chapter or track This button might not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews r Fast Reverse Press to quickly reverse the DVD or CD To stop fast reversing a DVD video press s To stop fast reversing a DVD audio or CD r...

Page 251: ...er inputting a numeric selection to clear all numeric inputs 10 Double Digit Entries If Available Press this button to select chapter or track numbers greater than 9 Press this button before inputting the number 1 through 0 Numeric Keypad The numbered keypad provides the capability of direct chapter or track number selection Replacing the Remote Control If the remote control becomes lost or damage...

Page 252: ... mode the picture moves or scrolls Check the auxiliary input connections at both devices The remote control does not work Check to make sure there is no obstruction between the remote control and the transmitter window Check the batteries to make sure they are not dead or installed incorrectly After stopping the player I push Play but sometimes the DVD starts where I left off and sometimes at the ...

Page 253: ... or buzzes Check for obstructions low batteries reception range and interference from cellular telephone towers or by using a cellular telephone in the vehicle Check that the headphones are on correctly using the L left and R right on the 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...

Page 254: ...these devices in or near the vehicle Excludes the OnStar System Cleaning the RSE Seatback Console Use only a clean cloth dampened with clean water to clean the RSE seatback console surface Cleaning the Video Screens Use only a clean cloth dampened with clean water Use care when touching or cleaning the screens as damage could result Rear Seat Audio RSA System Vehicles with this feature allow the r...

Page 255: ...he front seat passengers are listening to the radio this function may be inactive on some radios 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 listening to the radio this function may be inactive on some radios While listening to a disc press to go to t...

Page 256: ...f the cell phone s address book or contact list with the vehicle To minimize driver distraction before driving and with the vehicle parked Become familiar with the features of the cell phone Organize the phone book and contact lists clearly and delete duplicate or rarely used entries If possible program speed dial or other shortcuts Review the controls and operation of the infotainment system Pair...

Page 257: ...stem using the infotainment controls see Operation on page 7 7 5 PHONE Press to enter the Phone main menu Voice Recognition The voice recognition system uses commands to control the system and dial phone numbers Noise The system may not recognize voice commands if there is too much background noise When to Speak A tone sounds to indicate that the system is ready for a voice command Wait for the to...

Page 258: ...The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving The Bluetooth system links with the first available paired cell phone in the order the phone was paired Only one paired cell phone can be connected to the Bluetooth system at a time Pairing should only need to be completed once unless changes to the pairing information have been made or the phone is deleted To link to a different paired ph...

Page 259: ...ed 1 Press the CONFIG button 2 Select Phone Settings 3 Select Bluetooth 4 Select Device List 5 Select the new phone to link to and follow the on screen prompts If delete is selected the highlighted phone will be deleted Making a Call Using Phone Book For cell phones that support the phone book feature the Bluetooth system can use the contacts stored on your cell phone to make calls See your cell p...

Page 260: ...hrough the list by selecting the letter group the phone book entry begins with or press the SELECT button to scroll through the entire list of names numbers in the phone book 4 Select the name or number you want to call To make a call using the Call Lists menu 1 Press the 5 button 2 Select Call Lists 3 Select the Incoming Calls Outgoing Calls or Missed Calls list 4 Select the name or number you wa...

Page 261: ...ob to Decline and press the MENU SELECT knob to decline the call Switching Between Calls Call Waiting Calls Only To switch between calls 1 Turn or press the MENU SELECT knob 2 Select Switch Call from the menu Conference Calling Conference calling 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 curre...

Page 262: ...e say a command For vehicles with a navigation system the system responds with a tone After the tone say Hands Free to use the Bluetooth voice recognition system The system then responds with Ready followed by a tone After the tone say a command For additional information say Help while you are in a voice recognition menu Pairing A Bluetooth cell phone must be paired to the Bluetooth system and th...

Page 263: ...the instructions on the cell phone to enter the PIN that was provided in Step 3 After the PIN is successfully entered the system prompts you to provide a name for the paired cell phone This name will be used to indicate which phones are paired and connected to the vehicle See Listing All Paired and Connected Phones later in this section for more information 6 Repeat Steps 1 through 5 to pair addit...

Page 264: ...ed delete and store phone numbers Store This command will store a phone number or a group of numbers as a name tag Digit Store This command allows a phone number to be stored as a name tag by entering the digits one at a time Delete This command is used to delete individual name tags Delete All Name Tags This command deletes all stored name tags in the Hands Free Calling Directory and the Destinat...

Page 265: ...ds Free after the tone 2 Say Delete all name tags Listing Stored Numbers The list command will list all the stored numbers and name tags Using the List Command 1 Press b g For vehicles with a navigation system say Hands Free after the tone 2 Say Directory 3 Say Hands Free Calling 4 Say List Making a Call Calls can be made using the following commands Dial or Call The dial or call command can be us...

Page 266: ...he last digit has been entered say Dial Once connected the person called will be heard through the audio speakers Using the Re dial Command 1 Press b g For vehicles with a navigation system say Hands Free after the tone 2 After the tone say Re dial Once connected the person called will be heard through the audio speakers Receiving a Call When an incoming call is received the audio system mutes and...

Page 267: ...ancel mute press b g and then say Un mute Call Transferring a Call Audio can be transferred between the Bluetooth system and the cell phone The cell phone must be paired and connected with the Bluetooth system before a call can be transferred The connection process can take up to two minutes after the ignition is turned to ON RUN To Transfer Audio from the Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone During a...

Page 268: ...according to the phone s operating Dual Tone Multi Frequency DTMF Tones The Bluetooth system can send numbers and the numbers stored as name tags during a call You can use this feature when calling a menu driven phone system Account numbers can also be stored for use Sending a Number or Name Tag During a Call 1 Press b g The system responds Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Dial 3 Say the number or n...

Page 269: ...8 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 Power C AUTO Automatic Operation D ZONE E Defrost F Air Delivery Mode Control G Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls H Driver and Passenger Heated and Ventilated Seats I Air Conditioning J Recirculation K Outside Air L Rear Wi...

Page 270: ...o 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 passenger settings are adjusted the ZONE indicator light is on Manual Operation O Power Press to turn the climate control system on or off h i Fan Control Press to increase or decrease the fan speed Pressing either button cancels automatic operation...

Page 271: ...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 recirculated as needed to help quickly cool the inside of the vehicle The climate control system may have a sensor to detect air pollution In auto recirculation control the Air Quality Control system may operate To adjust ...

Page 272: ...Mirrors on page 2 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 may damage the rear window defogger grid and affect your radio s ability to pick up stations clearly The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty Heated and Ventilated Seats Press to heat or ventilate the seat See...

Page 273: ...ress 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 will turn off The rear climate control can be turned off by pressing i Independent Mode This mode directs rear seating airflow according to the settings of the rear controls The front climate control system must be o...

Page 274: ...umbwheels near the air outlets to open or close off the airflow Operation Tips Clear away any ice snow or leaves from air inlets at the base of the windshield that could block the flow of air into the vehicle Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside the vehicle more effectively Use of non GM approved hood deflectors can adversely affect the performance ...

Page 275: ...latches holding the service door Lower the service door 5 Remove the old air filter 6 Install the new air filter 7 Close the service door and latches 8 Reinstall the upper portion of the glove box See your dealer if additional assistance is needed I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 276: ...Black plate 8 1 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual 2011 8 8 Climate Controls 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 277: ...That Burn 9 24 Engine Exhaust Engine Exhaust 9 24 Running the Vehicle While Parked 9 25 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission 9 26 Manual Mode 9 28 Fuel Economy Mode 9 29 Drive Systems All Wheel Drive 9 30 Brakes Antilock Brake System ABS 9 30 Parking Brake 9 31 Brake Assist 9 33 Hill Start Assist HSA 9 34 Ride Control Systems Traction Control System TCS 9 34 StabiliTrak System 9 36 Limite...

Page 278: ...d make mistakes Anticipate what they might do and be ready In addition Allow enough following distance between you and the driver in front of you Focus on the task of driving Continued WARNING Continued Driver distraction can cause collisions resulting in injury or possible death These simple defensive driving techniques could save your life Drunk Driving WARNING Drinking and then driving is very ...

Page 279: ...s way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive Medical research shows that alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is highe...

Page 280: ...oad whether it is wet dry or icy tire tread the condition of the brakes the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic This is a mistake The brakes might not have time to cool between hard stops The brakes will wear out much faster with a lot ...

Page 281: ...ll and find a truck stopped in your lane or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you These problems can be avoided by braking if you can stop in time But sometimes you cannot stop in time because there is no room That is the time for evasive action steering around the problem The vehicle can perform very well in emergencies...

Page 282: ...the road to do what the driver has asked In any emergency do not give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger Skidding In a skid a driver can lose control of the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions and by not overdriving those conditions But skids are always possible The three types of skids c...

Page 283: ...own when you have any doubt Remember Antilock brakes help avoid only the braking skid Driving on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your 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 crashes They might not work as well in...

Page 284: ...s Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving If you become tired or sleepy find a safe place to park the vehicle and rest Other driving tips 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 Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills...

Page 285: ...rip 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 with salt or sand Drive with caution whatever the condition Accelerate gently so traction is not lost Accelerating too quickly causes the wheels to spin and makes the surface under the tires slick so there is even less tra...

Page 286: ...hat is blocking the exhaust pipe Check again from time to time to be sure snow does not collect 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 control system to a setting that circulates the air inside the vehicle and set the fan speed to the highest setti...

Page 287: ...NG If the vehicle s tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could be injured The vehicle can overheat causing an engine compartment fire or other damage Spin the wheels as little as possible and avoid going above 55 km h 35 mph For information about using tire chains on the vehicle see Tire Chains on page 10 79 Rocking the Vehicle to Get it Out Turn the steering wheel left and ...

Page 288: ...he Certification label WARNING Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR This can cause systems to break and change the way the vehicle handles This could cause loss of control and a crash Overloading can also shorten the life of the vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label Label Example A vehic...

Page 289: ...n Label later in this section Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs on your vehicle s placard 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs 4 The resulting fig...

Page 290: ... Trailer Towing on page 9 58 for important information on towing a trailer towing safety rules and trailering tips Example 1 A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 453 kg 1 000 lbs B Subtract Occupant Weight 68 kg 150 lbs 2 136 kg 300 lbs C Available Occupant and Cargo Weight 317 kg 700 lbs Example 2 A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 453 kg 1 000 lbs B Subtract Occupant Weight 68 kg 150 lbs...

Page 291: ...to the rear edge of the driver s door The label shows the size of the vehicle s original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of the vehicle This is called Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo The Certification Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles calle...

Page 292: ...ents that fail because of overloading The label will help you decide how much cargo and installed equipment your vehicle can carry Using heavier suspension components to get added durability might not change your weight ratings Ask your dealer to help you load your vehicle the right way If you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they will go as fast as the...

Page 293: ...e vehicle During the first 1 000 km 600 mi avoid using more than moderate acceleration in lower gears and avoid vehicle speeds above 110 km h 68 mph Between the first 1 000 km 600 mi and 5 000 km 3 000 mi heavy acceleration in lower gears can be used Vehicle speeds above 110 km h 68 mph should be limited to five minutes per use Avoid making hard stops for the first 322 km 200 mi or so During this ...

Page 294: ...cle is in R Reverse or when cruise control is engaged The throttle and brake pedals can also be adjusted while driving Ignition Positions The vehicle has an electronic keyless ignition with pushbutton start Pressing the button cycles it through three modes ACC ACCESSORY ON RUN START and STOPPING THE ENGINE OFF If the pushbutton start is not working the vehicle may be near a strong radio antenna si...

Page 295: ... vehicle must be shut off while driving 1 Brake using a firm and steady pressure Do not pump the brakes repeatedly This may deplete power assist requiring increased brake pedal force 2 Shift the vehicle to N Neutral This can be done while the vehicle is moving After shifting to N Neutral firmly apply the brakes and steer the vehicle to a safe location 3 Come to a complete stop shift to P Park and ...

Page 296: ...t the engine when the vehicle is already moving 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 transmitter must be inside the vehicle for the ignition to work Cell phone chargers can interfere with the operation of the Keyless Access System Battery chargers s...

Page 297: ...ery Wait at least 15 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 extra gasoline from the engine The vehicle has a Computer Controlled Cranking System This feature assists in starting the engine and protects components Once cranking has been ini...

Page 298: ...ld cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord will not reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away fro...

Page 299: ... catch fire You or others could be injured Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running If you have to leave the vehicle with the engine running be sure the vehicle is in P Park and the parking brake is firmly set before you leave it After you have moved the shift lever into P Park hold down the regular brake pedal See if you can move the shift lever away from P Park without first pulling it t...

Page 300: ...lease the shift lever button 2 Hold the brake pedal down and press the shift lever button again 3 Move the shift lever to the desired position If you still cannot move the shift lever from P Park consult your dealer or a professional towing service Parking Over Things That Burn WARNING Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite Do not park over papers leaves dr...

Page 301: ...icle Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide CO which cannot be seen or smelled It can cause unconsciousness and even death Never run the engine in an enclosed area that has no fresh air ventilation For more information see Engine Exhaust on page 9 24 WARNING It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly...

Page 302: ...uld be injured To be sure the vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P Park See Shifting Into Park on page 9 23 If you are pulling a trailer see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9 54 Make sure the shift lever is fully in P Park before starting the engine The vehicle has an automatic transmission shift l...

Page 303: ... lose control and hit people or objects Do not shift into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed Notice Shifting out of P Park or N Neutral with the engine running at high speed may damage the 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 ...

Page 304: ...e odometer The gear position will also be indicated in the tachometer Within Sport Mode there is a further performance feature called Performance Mode Lift Foot PMLF Mode The feature is activated automatically when sports oriented driving is detected based on cornering and on off throttle application PMLF allows the transmission to hold the current gear instead of upshifting when the throttle is l...

Page 305: ...hen 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 Fuel Economy Mode The vehicle may have a fuel economy mode When engaged fuel economy mode can improve the vehicle s fuel economy Pressing the eco button by the shift lever will engage fuel economy mode When activated t...

Page 306: ...s vehicle has the Antilock Brake System ABS an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid When 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 pedal moves a little This is normal If there is a problem with ABS this warning...

Page 307: ... vehicle suddenly slows or stops Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even with ABS Using ABS Do not pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let ABS work You might hear the ABS pump or motor operating and feel the brake pedal pulsate but this is normal Braking in Emergencies ABS allows the driver to steer and brake at the same time In many emergencies steering can help more ...

Page 308: ...ill sound and the DIC message RELEASE PARKING BRAKE will be displayed The vehicle will decelerate as long as the switch is held in the up position Releasing the EPB switch during the deceleration will release the parking brake If the switch is held in the up position until the vehicle comes to a stop the EPB will remain applied If the parking brake status light flashes continuously the EPB is only...

Page 309: ...ke warning light is off before driving Automatic EPB Release The EPB will automatically release if the vehicle is running placed into gear and an attempt is made to drive away Avoid rapid acceleration when the EPB is applied to preserve parking brake lining life If you are towing a trailer and parking on a hill see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9 54 for more information Brake Ass...

Page 310: ...on Control System TCS that limits wheel spin On a front wheel drive vehicle the system operates if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction On an All Wheel Drive AWD vehicle the system will operate if it senses that any of the wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens the system brakes the spinning wheel s and or reduces en...

Page 311: ...easing g When TCS is turned off i comes on and the system will not limit wheel spin Driving should be adjusted accordingly Press and release g again to turn the system back on When TCS is turned off on AWD vehicles the system may still make noise This is normal and necessary with AWD hardware It may be necessary to turn the system off if the vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud or snow and rocking ...

Page 312: ...stem activates the Traction Control System TCS StabiliTrak light will flash on the instrument panel This also occurs when traction control is activated A noise may be heard or vibration may be felt in the brake pedal This is normal Continue to steer the vehicle in the intended direction If there is a problem detected with StabiliTrak SERVICE STABILITRAK is displayed on the Driver Information Cente...

Page 313: ...ring hard or completing a maneuver such as a lane change Selective Ride Control The vehicle may have a ride control system called Selective Ride Control The setting can be changed at any time Based on road conditions steering wheel angle and the vehicle speed the system automatically adjusts to provide the best handling while providing a smooth ride The Tour and Sport modes will feel similar on a ...

Page 314: ...le has the StabiliTrak system and begins to limit wheel spin while using cruise control the cruise control automatically disengages See StabiliTrak System on page 9 36 or Traction Control System TCS on page 9 34 When road conditions allow the cruise control to be safely used you can apply the cruise control again Cruise Control T On Off Press to turn the system on and off RES Resume Accelerate Pre...

Page 315: ...ed in small amounts press the RES button Each time this is done the vehicle goes about 1 6 km h 1 mph faster Reducing Speed While Cruise Control is at a Set Speed If the cruise control system is already activated Press and hold the SET button on the steering wheel until the desired lower speed is reached then release it To slow down in small amounts press the SET button on the steering wheel brief...

Page 316: ... h 5 mph and the sensors on the front and rear bumper detect objects up to 1 2 m 4 ft in front of the vehicle and 2 5 m 8 ft behind the vehicle and at least 25 4 cm 10 in off the ground WARNING The Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist UFRPA system does not replace driver vision It cannot detect Objects that are below the bumper underneath the vehicle or if they are too close or far from the ve...

Page 317: ... objects in the car wash See Turning the System On and Off later in this section to turn the system off High toned beeps heard from the front speakers are for objects detected near the front bumper Low toned beeps heard from the rear speakers are for objects detected near the rear bumper When an object is detected high or low tone beeps are heard As the vehicle gets closer to an object the time be...

Page 318: ...temporary condition the message PARK ASSIST OFF displays on the DIC and the light on the park assist button turns off This can occur under the following conditions The ultrasonic 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 10 105 A trailer was attached to the vehicle or an object was hanging out of the lif...

Page 319: ...stances If you do not use proper care before backing up you could hit a vehicle child pedestrian bicyclist or pet resulting in vehicle damage injury or death Even though the vehicle has the RVC system always check carefully before backing up by checking behind and around the vehicle Vehicles Without a Navigation System When the vehicle is on and the driver shifts into R Reverse the video image aut...

Page 320: ...r vision camera system on or off 1 Shift into P Park 2 Press the CONFIG button 3 Select Display 4 Select Camera When a checkmark appears next to the Camera option the RVC system is on Symbols The navigation system may have a feature that lets the driver view symbols on the navigation screen while using the rear vision camera The Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist UFRPA system must not be dis...

Page 321: ...n the guidelines on or off 1 Shift into P Park 2 Press the CONFIG button 3 Select Display 4 Select Guidelines When a checkmark appears next to the Guidelines option guidelines will appear Rear Vision Camera Error Messages SERVICE REAR VISION CAMERA SYSTEM This message can display when the system is not receiving information it requires from other vehicle systems If any other problem occurs or if a...

Page 322: ... Not Seem to Work Properly The rear vision camera system may not work properly or display a clear image if The RVC is turned off See Turning the Rear Vision Camera System On or Off earlier in this section It is dark The sun or the beam of headlamps is shining directly into the camera lens Ice snow mud or anything else builds up on the camera lens Clean the lens rinse it with water and wipe it with...

Page 323: ...nies A list of marketers providing TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline can be found at www toptiergas com The eighth digit of the Vehicle Identification Number VIN shows the code letter or number that identifies the vehicle s engine The VIN is at the top left of the instrument panel See Vehicle Identification Number VIN on page 12 1 Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge and a yellow fuel cap can use either ...

Page 324: ... a posted octane rating of 93 In an emergency you can use regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher If 87 octane fuel is used do not perform any aggressive driving maneuvers such as wide open throttle applications You might also hear audible spark knock during acceleration Refill the tank with premium fuel as soon as possible to avoid damaging the engine If heavy knocking is ...

Page 325: ...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 fuel availability ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you will be driving Fuel Additives To provide cleaner air all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that help prevent engine and f...

Page 326: ...ormulated for low emissions can contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT We recommend against the use of such gasolines Fuels containing MMT can reduce spark plug life and affect emission control system performance The malfunction indicator lamp might turn on If this occurs re...

Page 327: ...o more than 70 ethanol It is best not to alternate repeatedly between gasoline and E85 If you do switch fuels it is recommended that you add as much fuel as possible do not add less than 11 L 3 gal when refueling You should drive the vehicle immediately after refueling for at least 11 km 7 mi to allow the vehicle to adapt to the change in ethanol concentration E85 has less energy per liter gallon ...

Page 328: ...elease 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 turn it clockwise until it clicks once otherwise the Malfunction Indicator Lamp could turn on See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5 19 WARNING Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly If you spill...

Page 329: ... and could damage the fuel tank and emissions system See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5 19 Filling a Portable Fuel Container WARNING Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the fuel vapor You can be badly burned and the vehicle damaged if this occurs To help avoid injury to you and others Dispense fuel only in...

Page 330: ...disabled vehicle see Towing the Vehicle on page 10 101 For information on towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as a motor home see Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10 101 Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips WARNING The driver can lose control when pulling a trailer if the correct equipment is not used or the vehicle is not driven properly For example if the trailer is too heavy th...

Page 331: ...our passengers Read this section carefully before pulling a trailer Pulling a Trailer Here are some important points There are many laws including speed limit restrictions that apply to trailering Check for legal requirements Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 1 600 km 1 000 miles the new vehicle is driven The engine axle or other parts could be damaged During the first 800 km 500 miles ...

Page 332: ...l when towing heavier trailers Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving the vehicle without a trailer This can help to avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns Passing More passing distance is needed when towing a trailer Because the rig is longer it is necessary to go farther beyond the passed vehicle before returning to ...

Page 333: ...rades engine coolant boils at a lower temperature than at normal altitudes If the engine is turned off immediately after towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades the vehicle could show signs similar to engine overheating To avoid this let the engine run while parked preferably on level ground with the transmission in P Park for a few minutes before turning the engine off If the overheat warn...

Page 334: ...em may temporarily overheat during severe operating conditions See Engine Overheating on page 10 24 Trailer Towing Before pulling 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 Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It depends on how the rig is used Fo...

Page 335: ...sengers cargo equipment and conversions The GCWR for the vehicle should not be exceeded Ask your dealer for trailering information or advice See Customer Assistance Offices U S and Canada on page 13 5 or Customer Assistance Offices Mexico on page 13 6 for more information Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total gr...

Page 336: ...r 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 It is important that the vehicle does not exceed any of its ratings GCWR GVWR RGAWR Maximum Trailer Rating or Tongue Weight The only way to be sure it is not exceeding any of these ratings is to weigh the vehicle and trailer Total Weight on the V...

Page 337: ...itch 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 to disengage the upper attachments To reinstall the hitch cover 1 Hold the cover at a 45 degree angle to the vehicle and push the upper tabs in the hitch cover into the slots in the fascia 2 Move the bottom of the cove...

Page 338: ...es 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 StabiliTrak Light on page 5 25 If the trailer continues to sway StabiliTrak will reduce engine torque to help slow the vehicle TSC will not function if StabiliTrak is turned off Conversions and Add Ons Add On Electrical Equipm...

Page 339: ...luid 10 26 Brakes 10 27 Brake Fluid 10 28 Battery 10 30 All Wheel Drive 10 30 Starter Switch Check 10 31 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check 10 31 Ignition Transmission Lock Check 10 32 Park Brake and P Park Mechanism Check 10 32 Wiper Blade Replacement 10 33 Headlamp Aiming Headlamp Aiming 10 34 Bulb Replacement Bulb Replacement 10 38 Halogen Bulbs 10 38 High Intensity Discha...

Page 340: ...m Tire Quality Grading 10 76 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 10 78 Wheel Replacement 10 78 Tire Chains 10 79 If a Tire Goes Flat 10 79 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit 10 81 Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit 10 89 Tire Changing 10 89 Compact Spare Tire 10 96 Jump Starting Jump Starting 10 96 Towing Towing the Vehicle 10 101 Recreational Vehicle Towing 10 101 Appearance Care Exterior Care...

Page 341: ...pretensioners and lithium batteries contained in Remote Keyless Entry transmitters may contain perchlorate materials Special handling may be necessary For additional information see www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Accessories and Modifications Adding non dealer accessories or making modifications to the vehicle can affect vehicle performance and safety including such things as airbags b...

Page 342: ...o see Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 3 44 Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work WARNING You can be injured and the vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it Be sure you have sufficient knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and tools before attempting any vehicle maintenance task Continued WARNING Co...

Page 343: ...he date of any service work performed See Maintenance Records on page 11 10 Hood To open the hood 1 Pull the release handle with the above symbol on it It is located below the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel 2 Move the secondary hood release lever up to release the striker The lever is located near the middle of the hood 3 Lift the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the fi...

Page 344: ...Black plate 6 1 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual 2011 10 6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 2 8 L V6 Engine I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 345: ...ge 10 10 E Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir See Brakes on page 10 27 F Battery Out of View See Battery on page 10 30 G Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap See Engine Coolant on page 10 20 H Remote Positive Terminal See Jump Starting on page 10 96 I Remote Negative Terminal Out of View See Jump Starting on page 10 96 J Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10 48 K Windshield Washer Fluid Rese...

Page 346: ...Black plate 8 1 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual 2011 10 8 Vehicle Care 3 0 L V6 Engine I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 347: ...sion Fluid Cap and Dipstick Out of View See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10 16 G Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir See Brakes on page 10 27 H Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap See Engine Coolant on page 10 20 I Battery Out of View See Battery on page 10 30 J Remote Positive Terminal See Jump Starting on page 10 96 K Remote Negative Terminal Out of View See Jump Starting on page 10 9...

Page 348: ...ong life careful attention must be paid to engine oil Following these simple but important steps will help protect your investment Always use engine oil approved to the proper specification and of the proper viscosity grade See Selecting the Right Engine Oil in this section Check the engine oil level regularly and maintain the proper oil level See Checking Engine Oil and When to Add Engine Oil in ...

Page 349: ... crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications on page 12 2 Notice Do not add too much oil Oil levels above or below the acceptable operating range shown on the dipstick are harmful to the engine If you find that you have an oil level above the operating range i e the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range the engine...

Page 350: ... V6 Engine Use and ask for engine oils with the dexos certification mark Oils meeting the requirements of the vehicle should have the dexos certification mark on the container This certification mark indicates that the oil has been approved to the dexos specification This vehicle was filled at the factory with dexos approved engine oil Notice Use only engine oil that is approved to the dexos speci...

Page 351: ...he engine s peak performance Viscosity Grade SAE 5W 30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 10W 30 10W 40 or 20W 50 Cold Temperature Operation In an area of extreme cold where the temperature falls below 29 C 20 F an SAE 0W 30 oil should be used An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temper...

Page 352: ...oil can be a threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all the oil from the filter before disposal Never dispose of oil by putting it in the trash or 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 oil Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine Oil This vehicle has a computer system that ind...

Page 353: ...changed so that the system can calculate the next engine oil change To reset the system 1 Using the DIC MENU button and thumbwheel on the turn signal lever display REMAINING OIL LIFE on the DIC See Driver Information Center DIC on page 5 29 and Engine Oil Messages on page 5 37 2 Press the SET CLR button to reset the oil life at 100 Be careful not to reset the oil life display accidentally at any t...

Page 354: ...ure can be found in the service manual To purchase a service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 13 16 Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in Scheduled Maintenance on page 11 2 and be sure to use the fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 7 Engine Air Cleaner Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 6 for the location of the e...

Page 355: ...pen the hood See Hood on page 10 5 2 Locate the air filter housing on the front of the passenger side of the engine compartment See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 6 3 0 L V6 Shown 2 8 L V6 Similar A Air Duct Clamp B Electrical Connectors C Retaining Clips 3 Disconnect the outlet duct by loosening the air duct clamp A 4 Disconnect the electrical connectors B 5 Lift the retaining clips C on ...

Page 356: ...connect the electrical connectors WARNING Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires Use caution when working on the engine and do not drive with the air cleaner filter off Notice If the air cleaner filter is off dirt can easily get into the engine which could dama...

Page 357: ...nt surge tank is boiling do not do anything else until it cools down The vehicle should be parked 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 cooling system WARNING Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts can be very hot Do not touch the...

Page 358: ...n the vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in the vehicle for 5 years or 240 000 km 150 000 mi whichever occurs first The following explains the cooling system and how to check and add coolant when it is low If there is a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating on page 10 24 What to Use WARNING Adding only plain water or some other liquid...

Page 359: ...ound or into sewers streams or bodies of water Have the coolant changed by an authorized service center familiar with legal requirements regarding used coolant disposal This will help protect the environment and your health Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank If the coolant inside the c...

Page 360: ...em can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and coolant surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap WARNING Adding only plain water o...

Page 361: ...e glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Do not spill coolant on a hot engine 2 8 L V6 Engine 3 0 L V6 Engine 1 Remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one quarter of a turn If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop...

Page 362: ...ill 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 overheating There is an engine coolant temperature warning light on the vehicle s instrument panel See Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge on page 5 15 If the decision is made not to lift the hood when this warning appears but instead get service help right...

Page 363: ...he vehicle Climbs a long hill on a hot day Stops after high speed driving Idles for long periods in traffic Tows a trailer If the overheat warning displays with no sign of steam 1 Turn the air off 2 Turn the heater on to the highest temperature and to the highest fan speed Open the windows as necessary 3 In heavy traffic let the engine idle in N Neutral while stopped If it is safe to do so pull of...

Page 364: ...gine Cover on page 10 10 3 Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean 4 Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag 5 Replace the cap and completely tighten it 6 Remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The level should be within the HOT mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level within the mark What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to ...

Page 365: ...luid tank only three quarters full when it is very cold This allows for fluid expansion if freezing occurs which could damage the tank if it is completely full Do not use engine coolant antifreeze in the windshield washer It can damage the windshield washer system and paint Brakes This vehicle has disc brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when...

Page 366: ... and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking The vehicle was designed and tested with top quality brake parts When parts of the braking system are replaced be sure to get new approved replacement parts If this is not done the brakes might not work properly For example installing disc brake pads that are wrong for the vehicle can change the balance between the front and rea...

Page 367: ...ew DOT 3 brake fluid from a sealed container See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 7 Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it This helps keep dirt from entering the reservoir WARNING With the wrong kind of fluid in the brake hydraulic system the brakes might not work well This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice U...

Page 368: ...areful See Jump Starting on page 10 96 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Infrequent Usage Remove the black negative cable from the battery to keep the battery from running down Extended Storage Remove the black negative cable from the battery or use a battery trickle charger All Wheel Drive Transfer Case When to Check and Change Lubricant The transfer case is filled with oi...

Page 369: ...le starts in any other position contact your dealer for service Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check WARNING When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured 1 Before starting this check be sure there is enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake See...

Page 370: ...ere is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and the transmission in N Neutral slowly remove foot pressure from the...

Page 371: ...d 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 assembly 1 Pull the windshield wiper assembly away from the windshield 2 Press the button in the middle of the wiper arm connector and pull the wiper blade away from the arm connector 3 Remove the wiper blade 4 Reverse steps 1 through 3 for wiper blade...

Page 372: ...ver B to disengage the hook and push the wiper arm A out of the blade assembly C 3 Push the new blade assembly securely on the wiper arm until the release lever clicks into place 4 Replace wiper cover Headlamp Aiming The headlamp aiming system has been preset at the factory If the vehicle is damaged in an accident the aim of the headlamps can be affected and adjustment could be necessary It is rec...

Page 373: ...ming is being performed The vehicle should be normally loaded with a full tank of fuel and one person or 75 kg 160 lbs sitting on the driver seat Tires should be properly inflated Headlamp aiming is done with the vehicle s low beam headlamps The high beam headlamps will be correctly aimed if the low beam headlamps are aimed properly To adjust the vertical aim 1 Open the hood See Hood on page 10 5 ...

Page 374: ... a headlamp may cause excessive heat build up which may cause damage to the headlamp 6 Turn on the low beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the headlamp not being adjusted 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 ...

Page 375: ...pe line Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to raise or lower the angle of the beam For the up level vehicle turn the vertical adjusters V1 and V2 simultaneously until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line Turn them clockwise or counterclockwise to raise or lower the angle of the beam 9 Make sure that the light from the headlamp is positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal...

Page 376: ...instructions on the bulb package High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting WARNING The low beam high intensity discharge lighting system operates at a very high voltage If you try to service any of the system components you could be seriously injured Have your dealer or a qualified technician service them After an HID headlamp bulb has been replaced the beam might be a slightly different shade than it...

Page 377: ...am Headlamp C Turn Signal Lamp Up Level Headlamp Assembly Front View Driver Side A High Low Beam Headlamp To be replaced at dealer only B Daytime Running Lamp DRL C Turn Signal Lamp Up Level Headlamp Assembly Rear View Driver Side A High Low Beam Headlamp To be replaced at dealer only B Daytime Running Lamp DRL C Turn Signal Lamp I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 378: ... components on the vehicle Keep liquids and tools away from the underhood electrical center when the cover is removed 2 Unlatch three clips and lift up the underhood electrical center cover to remove Passenger Side The removal of the air filter cleaner assembly and base is required for the replacement of one of these bulbs 1 Open the hood See Hood on page 10 5 A Air Duct Clamp B Connector Lock C S...

Page 379: ...ase to disengage from three pins Low Beam Headlamps Daytime Running Lamps DRL High Beam Headlamps Base 1 From the back side of the headlamp assembly remove the top cap to replace the low beam headlamp DRL bulb 2 From the back side of the headlamp assembly remove the bottom cap to replace the high beam headlamp bulb 3 Disconnect electrical connector 4 Remove the bulb socket from the headlamp assemb...

Page 380: ... Intensity Discharge HID and should be replaced at the dealer Daytime Running Lamp DRL Up Level 1 From the back side of the headlamp assembly remove the bottom cap to replace the DRL bulb 2 Disconnect electrical connector 3 Remove the DRL bulb socket from the headlamp assembly 4 Replace the bulb in the bulb socket 5 Install the bulb socket in the headlamp assembly 6 Connect the electrical connecto...

Page 381: ...assembly base by pushing to seat Verify the base is seated securely then install the engine air filter cleaner assembly Fog Lamps To replace the fog lamp bulb 1 Locate the bulb assembly under the front fascia 2 Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb assembly 3 Remove the bulb by turning it counterclockwise and pulling it straight out of the assembly 4 Install the new bulb by turning it ...

Page 382: ...Lamp B Back Up Bulb Socket 6 Turn the turn signal lamp A bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp assembly 7 Pull the bulb straight out from the socket 8 Press a new bulb into the socket insert it into the taillamp assembly and turn the bulb socket clockwise until it clicks 9 Reinstall the taillamp assembly and tighten the screws 10 Reinstall the taillamp cover by snapping it in...

Page 383: ...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 assembly 5 Pull the taillamp assembly straight back to remove A Turn Signal Lamp B Back Up Bulb Socket 6 Disconnect the wire harness from the back up bulb socket B 7 Turn the back up bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp assemb...

Page 384: ...ce one of these bulbs 1 Open the liftgate See Liftgate on page 2 14 for more information Passenger side shown driver side similar 2 Push the left end of the lamp assembly towards the right 3 Turn the lamp assembly down to remove from liftgate A Bulb Socket B Bulb C Lamp Assembly 4 Turn the bulb socket A counterclockwise to remove from lamp assembly C 5 Pull the bulb B straight out of the bulb sock...

Page 385: ...avy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the current load returns to normal or the problem is fixed This greatly reduces the chance of circuit overload and fire caused by electrical problems Fuses and circuit breakers protect the following in the vehicle Headlamp Wiring Windshield Wiper Motor Power Windows and Other Power Accessories Replace a bad fuse with a new one o...

Page 386: ...ircuit breakers This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electrical problems To check a fuse look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is broken or melted replace the fuse Be sure to replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating Fuses of the same amperage can be temporarily borrowed from another fuse location if a fuse goes out Replace the fuse as ...

Page 387: ...l of the fuses relays and features shown J Case Fuses Usage 6 Wiper 12 Vacuum Pump J Case Fuses Usage 24 Antilock Brake System Pump 25 Rear Electrical Center 1 26 Rear Electrical Center 2 27 Not Used 41 Cooling Fan 2 LF1 42 Starter 43 Not Used 44 Not Used 45 Cooling Fan 1 LF1 59 Secondary AIR Pump I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 388: ...gnition 17 Air Quality Sensor 18 Headlamp Washer 19 Transmission Control Module Run Crank 20 Rear Electrical Center Run Crank 23 Heater Motor 30 Switch Back Light 32 Battery Sense Regulated Voltage Control 33 Adaptive Forward Lighting Adaptive Headlamp Leveling Module 34 Body Control Module 7 Mini Fuses Usage 35 Electronic Brake Control Module 46 Low Beam Headlamp Right 47 Low Beam Headlamp Left 5...

Page 389: ...Control 5 Wiper Speed 10 Starter 12 Cool Fan 3 LF1 14 Low Beam HID U Micro Relays Usage 8 Headlamp Washer Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is located in the center console between the driver and passenger seats To access the fuses open the fuse panel door from the passenger side by pulling it out To reinstall the door push the door back into its original location The veh...

Page 390: ... Sun Roof RVC MIRR Rear Vision Camera Mirror UHP Universal Handsfree Phone RDO Radio APO IP Auxiliary Power Outlet Instrument Panel APO CNSL Auxiliary Power Outlet Floor Console BCM 3 Body Control Module 3 BCM 4 Body Control Module 4 BCM 5 Body Control Module 5 ONSTAR OnStar System If Equipped I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 391: ...ing 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 Accessory Power Accessory Relay Rear Compartment Fuse Block The rear compartment fuse block is located in the cargo area on the driver side of the vehicle behind the lower trim panel To open turn the latch with a flat bladed tool and pul...

Page 392: ... 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 Infotainment TRLR EXP Trailer Export WPR REAR Rear Wiper MIR WDO MDL Mirror Window Module VICS Vehicle Information Communications System Export CNSTR VENT Canister Vent LGM LOGIC Lift Gate Module Logic CAMERA Rear Vision Camera FRT ...

Page 393: ...Garage Door Opener Fuses Usage RT WDO Right Window PRK BRK MDL Park Brake Module SPARE Not Used LT WDO Left Window IGN THEFT 1 Ignition Theft 1 LGATE MDL Liftgate Module IGN THEFT 2 Ignition Theft 2 SPARE Not Used HTD MIR Heated Mirror AUX PWR Auxiliary Power Outlet Relays Usage SPARE Not Used FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump WPR CONTRL Wiper Control RUN RLY Run Relay LOGIC Logistic Relay Export DEFOG REAR Rea...

Page 394: ... tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when the tires are cold Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when hitting a pothole Keep tires at the recommended pressure Worn or old tires can cause a crash If the tread is badly worn replace them Replace any tires that have been damaged by impacts with po...

Page 395: ... all federal safety guidelines C DOT Department of Transportation The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards D Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following the DOT Department of Transportation code are the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer...

Page 396: ...hicle has a compact spare tire see Compact Spare Tire on page 10 96 and If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10 79 C Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following the DOT Department of Transportation code is the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although o...

Page 397: ...Metric Tire The United States version of a metric tire sizing system The letter P as the first character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U S Tire and Rim Association B Tire Width The three digit number indicates the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall C Aspect Ratio A two digit number that indicates the tire height to width...

Page 398: ... steering power brakes power windows power seats and air conditioning Aspect Ratio The relationship of a tire s height to its width Belt A rubber coated layer of cords that is located between the plies and the tread Cords may be made from steel or other reinforcing materials Bead The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim Bias Ply Tire A pneumatic tir...

Page 399: ... and some multipurpose passenger vehicles Load Index An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity of a tire Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum air pressure to which a cold tire can be inflated The maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall Maximum Load Rating The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire ...

Page 400: ...peed at which a tire can operate Traction The friction between the tire and the road surface The amount of grip provided Tread The portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road Treadwear Indicators Narrow bands sometimes called wear bars that show across the tread of a tire when only 1 6 mm 1 16 in of tread remains See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 10 72 UTQGS Uniform Tire Qualit...

Page 401: ...rate effectively Notice Neither tire underinflation nor overinflation is good Underinflated tires or tires that do not have enough air can result in Tire overloading and over heating which could lead to a blowout Premature or irregular wear Poor handling Reduced fuel economy Overinflated tires or tires that have too much air can result in Unusual wear Poor handling Rough ride Needless damage from ...

Page 402: ...gauge to check tire pressure Proper tire inflation cannot be determined by looking at the tire Check the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold meaning the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours or no more than 1 6 km 1 mi Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem Press the tire gauge firmly onto the valve to get a pressure measurement If the cold tire inflation pressure...

Page 403: ...e tire sidewall or 260 kPa 38 psi whichever is lower Return the tires to the recommended cold tire inflation pressure when high speed driving has ended See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 12 and Tire Pressure on page 10 63 The maximum load and inflation pressure is molded on the tire sidewall in small letters near the rim flange It will read something like this Maximum load 690 kg 1521 lbs 300 kPa 4...

Page 404: ...e system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start ups as long as the malfunction exists When the malfunction indicator is illuminated the system m...

Page 405: ...oon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the tire loading information label See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 12 A message to check the pressure displays in the Driver Information Center DIC The low tire pressure warning light and the DIC warning message come on at each ignition cycle until the tires are inflated to the correct inflation pressure Using the DIC tir...

Page 406: ...ed Tire Inflator Kits use a GM approved liquid tire sealant Using non approved tire sealants could damage the TPMS sensors See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 10 81 for information regarding the inflator kit materials and instructions TPMS Malfunction Light and Message The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable When the system detects a...

Page 407: ...lities using radio wave frequencies similar to the TPMS could cause the TPMS sensors to malfunction If the TPMS is not functioning properly it cannot detect or signal a low tire condition See your dealer for service if the TPMS malfunction light and DIC message come on and stay on TPMS Sensor Matching Process Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code The identification code needs to be mat...

Page 408: ...reen 7 Start with the driver side front tire 8 Place the relearn tool against the tire sidewall near the valve stem Then press the button to activate the TPMS sensor A horn chirp confirms that the sensor identification code has been matched to this tire and wheel position 9 Proceed to the passenger side front tire and repeat the procedure in Step 8 10 Proceed to the passenger side rear tire and re...

Page 409: ...r damage that cannot be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage Tire Rotation Tires should be rotated every 12 000 km 7 500 mi See Scheduled Maintenance on page 11 2 The purpose of a regular tire rotation is to achieve a uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle This will ensure that the vehicle continues to perform most like it did when the tires were new Any time you notice u...

Page 410: ...ve any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if needed to get all the rust or dirt off See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10 79 Lightly coat the center of the wheel hub with wheel bearing grease after a wheel change or tire rotation to prevent corrosion or rust build up ...

Page 411: ... at least a month remove the tires or raise the vehicle to reduce the weight from the tires Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for the vehicle The original equipment tires installed on the vehicle when it was new were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec system rating If you need replacement tires GM strongly recommends that you...

Page 412: ...ix tires of different sizes brands or types radial and bias belted tires the vehicle may not handle properly and you could have a crash Using tires of different sizes brands or types may also cause damage to the vehicle Be sure to use the correct size brand and type of tires on all wheels It is all right to drive with the compact spare temporarily as it was developed for use on the vehicle See Com...

Page 413: ...es are installed that are a different size than the original equipment wheels and tires vehicle performance including its braking ride and handling characteristics stability and resistance to rollover may be affected If the vehicle has electronic systems such as antilock brakes rollover airbags traction control and electronic stability control the performance of these systems can also be affected ...

Page 414: ... 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 they must also conform to federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety Requirements In Addition To These Grades T...

Page 415: ...stance 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 cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet unde...

Page 416: ...uminum wheels can be repaired See your dealer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel that is needed Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces Replace wheels wheel bolts wheel nuts or Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS sensors with new GM original equipment parts WARNING Using ...

Page 417: ...cturer recommends it for the vehicle s tire size combination and road conditions Follow that manufacturer s instructions To avoid vehicle damage drive slow and readjust or remove the traction device if it contacts the vehicle Do not spin the wheels If traction devices are used install them on the front tires If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowout especially if the tires are mainta...

Page 418: ...raining If a jack is provided with the vehicle it is designed only for changing a flat tire If it is used for anything else you or others could be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack If a jack is provided with the vehicle only use it for changing a flat tire If a tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place well off the road if possibl...

Page 419: ...e the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks A A Wheel Block B Flat Tire The following information explains how to repair or change a tire Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit WARNING Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide CO which cannot be seen or smelled ...

Page 420: ...it in its original location If this vehicle has a tire sealant and compressor kit there may not be a spare tire tire changing equipment and on some vehicles there may not be a place to store a tire The tire sealant and compressor can be used to temporarily seal punctures up to 6 mm in in the tread area of the tire It can also be used to inflate an under inflated tire If the tire has been separated...

Page 421: ...er should be replaced before its expiration date Replacement sealant canisters are available at your local dealer See Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister following There is only enough sealant to seal one tire After usage the sealant canister and sealant air hose assembly must be replaced See Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister following Using the Tire Sealant and Compres...

Page 422: ... Attach the sealant air hose F onto the tire valve stem Turn it clockwise until it is tight 6 Plug the power plug H into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle Unplug all items from other accessory power outlets See Power Outlets on page 5 8 If the vehicle has an accessory power outlet do not use the cigarette lighter If the vehicle only has a cigarette lighter use the cigarette lighter Do not ...

Page 423: ...Roadside Service U S and Canada on page 13 8 or Roadside Service Mexico on page 13 11 11 Press the on off button B to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit off The tire is not sealed and will continue to leak air until the vehicle is driven and the sealant is distributed in the tire therefore Steps 12 through 18 must be done immediately after Step 11 Be careful while handling the tire sealant a...

Page 424: ...oadside Service Mexico on page 13 11 If the tire pressure has not dropped more than 68 kPa 10 psi from the recommended inflation pressure inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure 20 Wipe off any sealant from the wheel tire and vehicle 21 Dispose of the used sealant canister E and sealant air hose F assembly at a local dealer or in accordance with local state codes and practices 22 Re...

Page 425: ...ove the tire valve stem cap from the flat tire by turning it counterclockwise 5 Attach the air only hose G onto the tire valve stem by turning it clockwise until it is tight 6 Plug the power plug H into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle Unplug all items from other accessory power outlets See Power Outlets on page 5 8 If the vehicle has an accessory power outlet do not use the cigarette lig...

Page 426: ...the proper pressure reading is reached This option is only functional when using the air only hose G 11 Press the on off button B to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit off Be careful while handling the tire sealant and compressor kit as it could be warm after usage 12 Unplug the power plug H from the accessory power outlet in the vehicle 13 Disconnect the air only hose G from the tire valve ...

Page 427: ...s vehicle may have a tire sealant and compressor kit in place of a jack or spare tire It is located in a foam container in the rear compartment storage area If the vehicle has a cargo cover see Cargo Management System on page 4 4 for instructions on how to access the tire sealant and compressor kit Tire Changing Removing the Spare Tire and Tools To access the spare tire and tools 1 Open the liftga...

Page 428: ...pare tire cover 4 Remove the nut retaining the spare tire 5 Remove the spare tire and place it next to the tire being changed 6 Remove the wing nut D 7 Remove the extension A jack B and wheel wrench C and place them near the tire being changed I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 429: ...l 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 loosen all the wheel nuts but do not remove them yet 5 Place the jack near the flat tire Notice Make sure that the jack lift head is in the correct position or you may damage your vehicle The repairs would not be covered...

Page 430: ...per location before raising the vehicle WARNING Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training If a jack is provided with the vehicle it is designed only for changing a flat tire If it is used for anything else you or others could be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack If a jack is provide...

Page 431: ...nuts become loose after time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When changing a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if needed to get all the rust or dirt off See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10 79 12 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel...

Page 432: ...htened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 12 2 for the wheel nut torque specification 16 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown 17 Lower the jack all the way and remove the jack from unde...

Page 433: ...ed in the rear storage compartment and put the compartment cover back on For more information see Storing the Compact Spare Tire and Tools next in this section 3 Install the cargo cover For more information see Cargo Management System on page 4 4 4 Place the tire lying flat in the rear storage compartment 5 Attach the strap to the cargo tie down in the rear of the vehicle 6 Route the strap through...

Page 434: ...od shape in case it is needed again Notice When the compact spare is installed do not take the vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails which can damage the tire wheel and other parts of the vehicle Do not use the compact spare on other vehicles Do not mix the compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires They will not fit Keep t...

Page 435: ...the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure Put the transmission in P Park before setting the parking brake Notice If the radio or other accessories are left on during the jump starting procedure they could be damaged The repairs would not be covered by the ...

Page 436: ...p hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan WARNING Using an open flame near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has enough water You do not need to add water to the battery installed in Continued WARNING Continued your new vehicle But if a battery has ...

Page 437: ...e 7 Do not let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 8 Now connect the black negative cable to the negative terminal of the good battery Use a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable does not go to ...

Page 438: ...inted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative Terminal B Good Battery or Remote Positive and Remote Negative Terminals C Dead Battery or Remote Positive Terminal To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect th...

Page 439: ...r vehicle such as behind a motor home The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing and dolly towing Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground Dolly towing is towing the vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle towing ...

Page 440: ...0 km h 50 mph Vehicles with the 3 0 L V 6 engine can be dinghy towed without distance restrictions Notice If 105 km h 65 mph is exceeded while towing the vehicle it could be damaged Never exceed 105 km h 65 mph while towing the vehicle For vehicles being dinghy towed the vehicle should be run at the beginning of each day and at each RV fuel stop for about five minutes This will ensure proper lubri...

Page 441: ...3 Start the engine and let it idle for more than three minutes before driving the vehicle Notice Too much or too little fluid can damage the transmission Be sure that the transmission fluid is at the proper level before towing with all four wheels on the ground Notice Do not tow a vehicle with the front drive wheels on the ground if one of the front tires is a compact spare tire Towing with two di...

Page 442: ...o P Park See Shifting Into Park on page 9 23 3 Set the parking brake 4 Secure the vehicle to the dolly 5 Follow the dolly manufacturer s instructions for preparing the vehicle and dolly for towing 6 Release the parking brake Towing the Vehicle From the Rear Notice Towing the vehicle from the rear could damage it Also repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Never have the vehicle towed...

Page 443: ...at 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 industrial chimneys etc can damage the vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreig...

Page 444: ...vered by the warranty Rinse the vehicle well before washing and after to remove all cleaning agents completely If they are allowed to dry on the surface they could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or an all cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressure car washes could cause water to enter the vehicle Avoid using high pressure washes closer than 30 cm 12 in...

Page 445: ...Notice Never drive a vehicle that has aluminum or chrome plated wheels through an automatic car wash that uses silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes as this could cause damage The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Notice Driving the vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes could damage the aluminum or chrome plated wheels The repairs...

Page 446: ...ips and scratches can be repaired with touch up materials available from your dealer Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer s body and paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhau...

Page 447: ...e not intended Apply the cleaner directly to the cleaning cloth to prevent over spray Remove any accidental over spray from other surfaces immediately Notice Using abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces on the vehicle could scratch the glass and or cause damage to the rear window defogger When cleaning the glass on the vehicle use only a soft cloth and glass cleaner Cleaners can contain so...

Page 448: ...oor mats For soils always try to remove them first with plain water or club soda Before cleaning gently remove as much of the soil as possible using one of the following techniques For liquids gently blot the remaining soil with a paper towel Allow the soil to absorb into the paper towel until no more can be removed For solid dry soils remove as much as possible and then vacuum To clean 1 Saturate...

Page 449: ...s Allow the leather to dry naturally Do not use heat steam spot lifters or spot removers or shoe polish on leather Many commercial leather cleaners and coatings that are sold to preserve and protect leather may permanently change the appearance and feel of the leather and are not recommended Do not use silicone or wax based products or those containing organic solvents to clean the interior becaus...

Page 450: ...iately with a soft cloth Damage caused by using air fresheners would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry WARNING Do not bleach or dye safety belts It may severely weaken them In a crash they might not be able to provide adequate protection Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water Floor Mats WARNING If a floor mat is the wrong size o...

Page 451: ... turn it over Do not place anything on top of the driver side floor mat Use only a single floor mat on the driver side Do not place one floor mat on top of another Removing and Replacing the Floor Mats The drivers side floor mat is held in place by two button type retainers The passenger side floor mat is held in place by one button type retainer 1 Pull up on the rear of the floor mat to unlock ea...

Page 452: ...Black plate 114 1 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual 2011 10 114 Vehicle Care 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 453: ...sponsible 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 condition improves fuel economy and reduces vehicle emissions for better air quality Because of all the different ways people use vehicles maintenance needs vary The vehicle might need more frequent checks and services P...

Page 454: ...acement Parts on page 11 9 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 the first rotation service for new tires be performed Tires should be rotated every 12 000 km 7 500 miles See Tire Rotation on page 10 71 Scheduled Maintenance When the Change Engine Oil Soon Message Displays Change en...

Page 455: ...ck See Washer Fluid on page 10 26 Windshield wiper blade inspection for wear cracking or contamination and windshield and wiper blade cleaning if contaminated See Exterior Care on page 10 105 Worn or damaged wiper blade replacement See Wiper Blade Replacement on page 10 33 Tire inflation pressures check See Tire Pressure on page 10 63 Tire wear inspection See Tire Inspection on page 10 71 Rotate t...

Page 456: ... miles See Tire Rotation on page 10 71 At Each Fuel Stop Engine oil level check See Engine Oil on page 10 10 Engine coolant level check See Engine Coolant on page 10 20 Windshield washer fluid level check See Washer Fluid on page 10 26 Once a Month Tire inflation check See Tire Pressure on page 10 63 Tire wear inspection See Tire Inspection on page 10 71 Sunroof track and seal inspection if equipp...

Page 457: ... 000 Miles Engine air cleaner filter replacement See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 10 16 Automatic transmission fluid change severe service for vehicles mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot weather in hilly or mountainous terrain when frequently towing a trailer or used for taxi police or delivery service See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10 16 All wheel drive only Transfer case f...

Page 458: ...nsmission Fluid on page 10 16 All wheel drive only Transfer case fluid change normal service Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installation Check to be sure vent hose is unobstructed clear and free of debris During any maintenance if a power washer is used to clean mud and dirt from the underbody care should be taken to not directly spray the transfer case output seals High pre...

Page 459: ...y an engine oil that displays the dexos certification mark of the proper viscosity grade See Engine Oil on page 10 10 Engine Coolant 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant on page 10 20 Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid GM Part No 88863461 in Canada 88863462 Windshield Washer Optikleen Washer Solvent Hydraulic Power Steering System ...

Page 460: ...1 in Canada 10953474 Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No 12346293 in Canada 992723 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Hood Door and Folding Seat Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Power Liftgate Actuator Ball Joint Multi Purpose Lubricant GM Part ...

Page 461: ...r ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 20897358 A3147C Engine Oil Filter 2 8L V6 Engine 12593333 PF457G 3 0L V6 Engine 89017525 PF63 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 13271191 CF176 Spark Plugs 2 8L V6 Engine 12622561 41 109 3 0L V6 Engine 12622561 41 109 Wiper Blades Driver Side 65 0 cm 25 6 in 25979378 Passenger Side 42 5 cm 16 7 in 25979379 Rear 30 0 cm 11 8 in 20825882 I n f o ...

Page 462: ...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 Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 463: ... plate 11 1 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual 2011 Service and Maintenance 11 11 Maintenance Record cont Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 464: ... plate 12 1 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual 2011 11 12 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record cont Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 465: ... appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code identifies the vehicle s engine specifications and replacement parts See Engine Specifications under Capacities and Specifications on page 12 2 for the vehicle s engine code Service Parts Identification Label Th...

Page 466: ... 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 Engine 12 4 L 13 1 qt 3 0L V6 Engine 11 9 L 12 6 qt Engine Oil with Filter 2 8L V6 Engine 5 7 L 6 0 qt 3 0L V6 Engine 5 7 L 6 0 qt Fuel Tank 79 5 L 21 0 gal I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 467: ...eel Nut Torque 150 Y 110 ft lb See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10 16 for information on checking fluid level All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the approximate level as recommended in this manual Recheck fluid level after filling Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 2 8L V6 LAU 6 Automatic 1 10 mm 0 043 in 3 0L V6 LF1 Y Automatic 1 1...

Page 468: ...Black plate 4 1 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual 2011 12 4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 2 8L 3 0L V6 Engines I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 469: ...ment 13 17 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 13 18 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 13 18 Event Data Recorders 13 18 OnStar 13 19 Navigation System 13 19 Radio Frequency Identification RFID 13 20 Radio Frequency Statement 13 20 Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure U S and Canada Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to the dealer...

Page 470: ...e to remain unsatisfied after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two you can file with the Better Business Bureau BBB Auto Line Program to enforce your rights The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Alth...

Page 471: ...t to the final decision should be completed in approximately 70 days We believe our impartial program offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal quick and free of charge For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP call toll free 1 800 207 0685 or call the General Motors Customer Communication Centre 1 800 263 ...

Page 472: ...ng on your case Make sure that they have all necessary information They are interested in your continual satisfaction STEP TWO If you are not satisfied please contact the general manager or the dealership owner to ask for their help If they are not able to resolve your case ask them to contact the right people at General Motors for support if needed STEP THREE If your case is not resolved in a rea...

Page 473: ...co 1 800 496 9992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish From U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Canadian Cadillac Customer Communication Centre Mail Code CA1 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 www gm ca 1 888 446 2000 1 800 263 3830 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 882 1112 Overseas Please contact the local General Motors ...

Page 474: ... 5329 0816 From Other Mexico Locations 01 800 466 0816 United States and Canada 1 866 466 8195 Costa Rica 00 800 052 1005 Guatemala 1 800 999 5252 Panama 00 800 052 0001 Dominican Republic 1 888 751 5301 El Salvador 800 6273 Honduras 800 0122 6101 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users U S and Canada To assist customers who are deaf hard of hearing or speech impaired and who use Text Tel...

Page 475: ...center faq do FAQ Frequently Asked Questions Contact Us My GM Canada www gm ca My GM Canada is a password protected section of www gm ca where you can save information on GM vehicles get personalized offers and use handy tools and forms with greater ease Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have access to My Showroom Find and save information on vehicles and current offers in...

Page 476: ...neral Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program Call 1 800 GM DRIVE 463 7483 for details TTY users call 1 800 263 3830 Roadside Service U S and Canada In the United States or Canada call 1 800 882 1112 Text Telephone TTY U S only call 1 888 889 2438 Service is available 24 hours a day 365 days a year Calling for Service When calling Roadside Service have the following information ready Your nam...

Page 477: ...e available if you have OnStar For security reasons the driver must present identification before this service is given Emergency Tow From a Public Road or Highway Tow to the nearest Cadillac dealer for warranty service or if the vehicle was in a crash and cannot be driven Assistance is also given when the vehicle is stuck in the sand mud or snow Flat Tire Change Service to change a flat tire with...

Page 478: ...now tires chains or other traction devices Towing or services for vehicles driven on a non public road or highway Services Specific to Canadian Purchased Vehicles Fuel delivery Reimbursement is approximately 5 Canadian Diesel fuel delivery may be restricted Propane and other fuels are not provided through this service Lock Out Service Vehicle registration is required Trip Routing Service Limit of ...

Page 479: ... service department immediately keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service unless of course the problem is safety related If it is please call the dealership let them know this and ask for instructions If the dealer requests you to bring the vehicle for service you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for the same day repair Courtesy Transportation Program U ...

Page 480: ... service In addition for U S customers should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative limited reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts See the dealer for information regarding the allowance amounts for reimbursement of fuel or other transportation costs Courtesy Rental Vehicle The dea...

Page 481: ...le resale value and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions Collision Parts Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts with which the vehicle was originally built Genuine GM Collision parts are the best choice to ensure that the vehicle s designed appearance durability and safety are preserved The use of Genuin...

Page 482: ...f coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to the GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs by using aftermarket collision parts Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision parts When purchasing insurance we recommend that you ensure that the vehicle will be repaired with GM original equipment collision ...

Page 483: ... facility of choice take the vehicle there or have it towed there Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts Remember recycled parts will not be covered by the GM vehicle warranty Insurance pays the bill for the repair but you must live with the repair Depending on your policy limits yo...

Page 484: ... The Owner Manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models In Portfolio Includes a Portfolio Owner Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 35 00 U S plus handling and shipping fees Without Portfolio Owner Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 25 00 U S plus handling and shipping fees Current and Past Models Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM v...

Page 485: ...ver NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue S E Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar go...

Page 486: ... braking to help the driver control the vehicle These modules may store data to help the dealer technician service the vehicle Some modules may also store data about how you operate the vehicle such as rate of fuel consumption or average speed These modules may also retain the owner s personal preferences such as radio pre sets seat positions and temperature settings Event Data Recorders This vehi...

Page 487: ... of the vehicle owner or if the vehicle is leased with the consent of the lessee in response to an official request by police or similar government office as part of GM s defense of litigation through the discovery process or as required by law Data that GM collects or receives may also be used for GM research needs or may be made available to others for research purposes where a need is shown and...

Page 488: ...nk with any other GM system containing personal information Radio Frequency Statement This vehicle has systems that operate on a radio frequency that comply with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules and with Industry Canada Standards RSS 210 220 310 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 The device may not cause interference 2 The device must accept any interf...

Page 489: ... System 3 39 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 3 36 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates 3 37 When Should an Airbag Inflate 3 34 Where Are the Airbags 3 33 Airbags Passenger Status Indicator 5 17 Readiness Light 5 17 Servicing Airbag Equipped Vehicles 3 43 System Check 3 30 Alarm System Anti Theft 2 18 All Wheel Drive 10 30 9 30 AM FM Radio 7 11 Antenna Multi Band 7 19 Anti Theft Alarm System 2 1...

Page 490: ... Fluid 10 28 Parking 9 31 System Messages 5 34 Braking 9 4 Break In New Vehicle 9 17 Bulb Replacement 10 47 Back Up Lamps 10 45 Fog Lamps 10 43 Halogen Bulbs 10 38 Headlamp Aiming 10 34 Headlamps 10 38 High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting 10 38 License Plate Lamps 10 46 Turn Signal Lamps 10 43 Buying New Tires 10 73 C Calibration 5 7 California Fuel Requirements 9 49 Perchlorate Materials Require...

Page 491: ...mate Control Systems Dual Automatic 8 1 Rear 8 5 Clock 5 7 Cluster Instrument 5 11 Collision Damage Repair 13 13 Compact Spare Tire 10 96 Compass 5 7 Messages 5 35 Compressor Kit Tire Sealant 10 81 Control of a Vehicle 9 3 Convenience Net 4 10 Convex Mirrors 2 20 Coolant Engine 10 20 Engine Temperature Gauge 5 15 Cooling System 10 19 Engine Messages 5 36 Courtesy Lamps 6 7 Courtesy Transportation ...

Page 492: ...s 9 54 Defensive 9 2 Drunk 9 2 Highway Hypnosis 9 8 Hill and Mountain Roads 9 8 If the Vehicle is Stuck 9 11 Loss of Control 9 6 Off Road Recovery 9 6 Vehicle Load Limits 9 12 Wet Roads 9 7 Winter 9 9 Driving for Better Fuel Economy 1 26 Dual Automatic Climate Control System 8 1 DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System 7 37 DVD CD Player 7 22 E E85 Fuel 9 50 ECO Button 9 29 Economy Mode Fuel 9 29 Electr...

Page 493: ...ers 13 18 Exit Lighting 6 8 Extender Safety Belt 3 29 Exterior Lamp Controls 6 1 F Features Memory 1 8 Filter Engine Air Cleaner 10 16 Flash to Pass 6 2 Flashers Hazard Warning 6 5 Flat Tire 10 79 Changing 10 89 Floor Mats 10 112 Fluid Automatic Transmission 10 16 Brakes 10 28 Power Steering 10 26 Washer 10 26 Fog Lamps Bulb Replacement 10 43 Front 6 6 Folding Mirrors 2 21 Front Fog Lamp Light 5 2...

Page 494: ...ecifications 9 48 Gasoline Engine Starting 9 20 Gauge Turbo 5 14 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature 5 15 Fuel 5 12 Fuel Economy 5 13 Odometer 5 12 Speedometer 5 12 Tachometer 5 12 Warning Lights and Indicators 5 10 General Information Service and Maintenance 11 1 Towing 9 54 Vehicle Care 10 2 Glove Box 4 1 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program 13 8 H Halogen Bulbs 10 38 Hazard Warning Flashers 6 5 Head...

Page 495: ...fety Belts Properly 3 19 I Ignition Positions 9 18 Ignition Transmission Lock Check 10 32 Immobilizer 2 19 Infants and Young Children Restraints 3 48 Infotainment 7 1 Instrument Cluster 5 11 Introduction iii J Jump Starting 10 96 K Key and Lock Messages 5 38 Keyless Entry Remote RKE System 2 4 Keys 2 2 L Labeling Tire Sidewall 10 57 Lamp Messages 5 38 Lamps Cargo 6 7 Courtesy 6 7 Daytime Running D...

Page 496: ...inders 5 15 Security 5 27 Tire Pressure 5 25 Traction Control System TCS StabiliTrak 5 25 Traction Off 5 24 Limited Slip Rear Axle 9 37 Locks Door 2 12 Power Door 2 12 Safety 2 13 Loss of Control 9 6 Low Fuel Warning Light 5 27 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System 3 55 Lumbar Adjustment 3 7 Front Seats 3 7 M Maintenance Records 11 10 Maintenance Schedule Recommended Fluids and Lubri...

Page 497: ...Net Convenience 4 10 New Vehicle Break In 9 17 O Object Detection System Messages 5 39 Odometer 5 12 Off Road Recovery 9 6 Oil Engine 10 10 Engine Oil Life System 10 14 Messages 5 37 Pressure Light 5 26 Older Children Restraints 3 46 Online Owner Center 13 7 OnStar System 1 27 Operation Infotainment System 7 7 Ordering Service Publications 13 16 Outlets Power 5 8 Overheating Engine 10 24 Overview ...

Page 498: ...M FM Radio 7 11 CD DVD Player 7 22 Reception 7 18 Satellite 7 14 Reading Lamps 6 7 Rear Axle Limited Slip 9 37 Rear Climate Control System 8 5 Rear Seat Audio RSA System 7 48 Rear Seat Entertainment System 7 37 Rear Seat Audio RSA 7 48 Rear Seat Pass Through Door 3 14 Rear Seats 3 12 Heated 3 14 Rear Vision Camera RVC 9 43 Rear Window Washer Wiper 5 5 Rearview Mirror Automatic Dimming 2 23 Rearvie...

Page 499: ...Tires 10 71 Routing Engine Drive Belt 12 4 Running the Vehicle While Parked 9 25 S Safety Belts 3 15 Care 3 29 Extender 3 29 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 3 19 Lap Shoulder Belt 3 24 Messages 5 40 Reminders 5 15 Replacing After a Crash 3 30 Use During Pregnancy 3 28 Safety Defects Reporting Canadian Government 13 17 General Motors 13 18 U S Government 13 17 Safety Locks 2 13 Safety System Chec...

Page 500: ...Vehicle Remote 2 10 Starter Switch Check 10 31 Starting the Gasoline Engine 9 20 Starting the Vehicle Messsages 5 40 Steering 9 5 Fluid Power 10 26 Wheel Adjustment 5 2 Wheel Controls 5 2 Storage Mass Media MEM 7 25 Storage Areas Armrest 4 2 Cargo Cover 4 3 Cargo Management System 4 4 Center Console 4 2 Convenience Net 4 10 Front 4 2 Glove Box 4 1 Roof Rack System 4 11 Storing the Tire Sealant and...

Page 501: ...9 58 Trailer Sway Control TSC 9 62 Vehicle 10 101 Traction Control System TCS 9 34 Control System TCS StabiliTrak Light 5 25 Limited Slip Rear Axle 9 37 Off Light 5 24 Selective Ride Control 9 37 Trailer Sway Control TSC 9 62 Trailer Towing 9 58 Transmission Automatic 9 26 Fluid Automatic 10 16 Messages 5 41 Transportation Program Courtesy 13 11 Turbo Gauge 5 14 Turn and Lane Change Signals 6 6 Tw...

Page 502: ...arning Lights Gauges and Indicators 5 10 Warnings iv Cautions and Danger iv Hazard Flashers 6 5 Washer Fluid 10 26 Washer Fluid Messages 5 42 Washer Headlamps 5 6 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 10 78 Different Size 10 75 Replacement 10 78 When It Is Time for New Tires 10 72 Where to Put the Restraint 3 53 Windows 2 23 Power 2 24 Windshield Wiper Washer 5 3 Winter Driving 9 9 Wiper Blade Replace...

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