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Section	Page
2015 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual BookTOC	2
Introduction	4
Canadian Vehicle Owners	4
Using this Manual	4
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions	5
Symbols	5
In Brief	8
Instrument Panel	9
Initial Drive Information	11
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	11
Remote Vehicle Start	11
Door Locks	12
Liftgate	13
Windows	13
Seat Adjustment	14
Memory Features	15
Heated and Ventilated Seats	15
Head Restraint Adjustment	16
Safety Belts	16
Passenger Sensing System	17
Mirror Adjustment	17
Steering Wheel Adjustment	18
Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment	18
Interior Lighting	18
Exterior Lighting	19
Windshield Wiper/Washer	19
Climate Controls	21
Transmission	22
Vehicle Features	22
Infotainment System	22
Steering Wheel Controls	22
Cruise Control	22
Driver Information Center (DIC)	23
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System	23
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)	23
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	24
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	24
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System	24
Parking Assist	24
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) System	24
Active Emergency Braking System	25
Storage Compartments	25
Power Outlets	25
Universal Remote System	25
Performance and Maintenance	26
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control	26
Tire Pressure Monitor	26
Engine Oil Life System	27
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	27
Roadside Service	28
OnStar®	28
Keys, Doors, and Windows	30
Keys and Locks	30
Keys	30
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	31
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	32
Remote Vehicle Start	38
Door Locks	40
Power Door Locks	41
Delayed Locking	41
Automatic Door Locks	41
Lockout Protection	42
Safety Locks	42
Doors	43
Liftgate	43
Vehicle Security	46
Vehicle Alarm System	46
Immobilizer	48
Immobilizer Operation	48
Exterior Mirrors	49
Convex Mirrors	49
Power Mirrors	50
Folding Mirrors	50
Heated Mirrors	51
Automatic Dimming Mirror	51
Reverse Tilt Mirrors	51
Interior Mirrors	51
Interior Rearview Mirrors	51
Manual Rearview Mirror	51
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	52
Windows	52
Power Windows	52
Sun Visors	55
Roof	55
Sunroof	55
Seats and Restraints	58
Head Restraints	59
Front Seats	60
Seat Adjustment	60
Power Seat Adjustment	61
Lumbar Adjustment	61
Thigh Support Adjustment	62
Reclining Seatbacks	62
Memory Seats	63
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats	65
Rear Seats	67
Heated Rear Seats	68
Rear Seat Pass-Through Door	69
Safety Belts	69
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	70
Lap-Shoulder Belt	71
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	75
Safety Belt Extender	75
Safety System Check	75
Safety Belt Care	76
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	76
Airbag System	77
Where Are the Airbags?	78
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	80
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	81
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	81
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	81
Passenger Sensing System	83
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	87
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	88
Airbag System Check	88
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	89
Child Restraints	89
Older Children	89
Infants and Young Children	91
Child Restraint Systems	94
Where to Put the Restraint	96
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	97
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	104
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)	105
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)	107
Storage	112
Storage Compartments	112
Glove Box	112
Cupholders	113
Front Storage	113
Armrest Storage	113
Center Console Storage	114
Additional Storage Features	114
Cargo Cover	114
Cargo Tie-Downs	116
Cargo Management System	116
Cargo Net	120
Convenience Net	122
Roof Rack System	122
Instruments and Controls	124
Controls	125
Steering Wheel Adjustment	125
Steering Wheel Controls	125
Heated Steering Wheel	125
Horn	126
Windshield Wiper/Washer	126
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	127
Compass	128
Clock	129
Power Outlets	129
Cigarette Lighter	130
Ashtrays	130
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	131
Instrument Cluster	132
Speedometer	133
Odometer	133
Trip Odometer	133
Tachometer	134
Fuel Gauge	134
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	135
Safety Belt Reminders	135
Airbag Readiness Light	136
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	137
Charging System Light	138
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	138
Brake System Warning Light	141
Electric Parking Brake Light	141
Service Electric Parking Brake Light	142
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	142
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light	143
Vehicle Ahead Indicator	143
Traction Off Light	143
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	143
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	144
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	144
Tire Pressure Light	145
Engine Oil Pressure Light	145
Fuel Economy Light	146
Low Fuel Warning Light	146
Security Light	146
High-Beam On Light	147
Front Fog Lamp Light	147
Lamps On Reminder	147
Cruise Control Light	147
Information Displays	148
Driver Information Center (DIC)	148
Vehicle Messages	150
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	151
Brake System Messages	151
Compass Messages	152
Cruise Control Messages	152
Door Ajar Messages	153
Engine Cooling System Messages	153
Engine Oil Messages	154
Engine Power Messages	154
Fuel System Messages	154
Key and Lock Messages	154
Lamp Messages	155
Object Detection System Messages	155
Ride Control System Messages	158
Airbag System Messages	159
Security Messages	159
Service Vehicle Messages	159
Starting the Vehicle Messages	159
Tire Messages	159
Transmission Messages	160
Vehicle Reminder Messages	160
Vehicle Speed Messages	161
Washer Fluid Messages	161
Vehicle Personalization	161
Universal Remote System	168
Universal Remote System Programming	168
Universal Remote System Operation	171
Lighting	172
Exterior Lighting	172
Exterior Lamp Controls	172
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	174
Flash-to-Pass	174
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	174
Twilight Sentinel	175
Hazard Warning Flashers	176
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	177
Front Fog Lamps	177
Interior Lighting	178
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	178
Cargo Lamp	178
Courtesy Lamps	178
Dome Lamps	178
Reading Lamps	179
Lighting Features	179
Entry Lighting	179
Exit Lighting	179
Battery Load Management	179
Battery Power Protection	180
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver	180
Infotainment System	182
Introduction	182
Infotainment	182
Climate Controls	184
Climate Control Systems	184
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	184
Rear Climate Control System	189
Air Vents	190
Maintenance	191
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	191
Driving and Operating	192
Driving Information	193
Distracted Driving	193
Defensive Driving	194
Drunk Driving	194
Control of a Vehicle	194
Braking	194
Steering	195
Off-Road Recovery	195
Loss of Control	196
Driving on Wet Roads	196
Hill and Mountain Roads	197
Winter Driving	198
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	200
Vehicle Load Limits	200
Starting and Operating	205
New Vehicle Break-In	205
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal	205
Ignition Positions	206
Starting the Gasoline Engine	207
Engine Heater	209
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	210
Shifting Into Park	210
Shifting out of Park	211
Parking over Things That Burn	212
Engine Exhaust	212
Running the Vehicle While Parked	213
Automatic Transmission	213
Manual Mode	215
Fuel Economy Mode	216
Drive Systems	217
All-Wheel Drive	217
Brakes	217
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	217
Parking Brake	218
Brake Assist	220
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	220
Ride Control Systems	221
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control	221
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	223
Selective Ride Control	223
Cruise Control	224
Adaptive Cruise Control	226
Driver Assistance Systems	234
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing	235
Assistance Systems for Driving	239
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System	239
Active Emergency Braking System	241
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	243
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)	245
Fuel	247
California Fuel Requirements	248
Fuels in Foreign Countries	248
Fuel Additives	248
Filling the Tank	248
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	250
Trailer Towing	251
General Towing Information	251
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	251
Towing Equipment	256
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)	257
Conversions and Add-Ons	258
Add-On Electrical Equipment	258
Vehicle Care	260
General Information	261
California Proposition 65 Warning	261
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	262
Accessories and Modifications	262
Vehicle Checks	262
Doing Your Own Service Work	262
Hood	263
Engine Compartment Overview	264
Engine Cover	265
Engine Oil	266
Engine Oil Life System	268
Automatic Transmission Fluid	269
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	269
Cooling System	271
Engine Coolant	272
Engine Overheating	275
Power Steering Fluid	277
Washer Fluid	277
Brakes	278
Brake Fluid	279
Battery	280
All-Wheel Drive	281
Starter Switch Check	281
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	282
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	282
Wiper Blade Replacement	282
Headlamp Aiming	284
Bulb Replacement	284
Halogen Bulbs	284
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	285
Headlamps	285
Turn Signal Lamps	288
Back-Up Lamps	289
License Plate Lamp	290
Replacement Bulbs	291
Electrical System	291
Electrical System Overload	291
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	292
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	292
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	295
Rear Compartment Fuse Block	297
Wheels and Tires	300
Tires	300
All-Season Tires	301
Winter Tires	301
Summer Tires	301
Tire Sidewall Labeling	302
Tire Designations	304
Tire Terminology and Definitions	304
Tire Pressure	307
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation	308
Tire Pressure Monitor System	309
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	310
Tire Inspection	313
Tire Rotation	314
When It Is Time for New Tires	315
Buying New Tires	316
Different Size Tires and Wheels	317
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	318
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	319
Wheel Replacement	319
Tire Chains	320
If a Tire Goes Flat	321
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	322
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	330
Tire Changing	331
Compact Spare Tire	337
Jump Starting	338
Towing the Vehicle	342
Recreational Vehicle Towing	342
Appearance Care	345
Exterior Care	345
Interior Care	350
Floor Mats	353
Service and Maintenance	356
General Information	356
Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance	358
Maintenance Schedule	358
Special Application Services	364
Additional Maintenance and Care	364
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	368
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	368
Maintenance Replacement Parts	369
Maintenance Records	370
Technical Data	374
Vehicle Identification	374
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	374
Service Parts Identification Label	374
Vehicle Data	375
Capacities and Specifications	375
Engine Drive Belt Routing	376
Customer Information	378
Customer Information	378
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	378
Customer Assistance Offices	380
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	381
Online Owner Center	381
Roadside Service	382
Scheduling Service Appointments	384
Courtesy Transportation Program	384
Collision Damage Repair	385
Service Publications Ordering Information	388
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	389
Radio Frequency Statement	389
Reporting Safety Defects	389
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	389
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	390
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	390
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	391
Event Data Recorders	391
OnStar®	392
Infotainment System	392
OnStar	394
OnStar Overview	394
OnStar Services	395
Emergency	395
Security	396
Navigation	396
Connections	397
Vehicle Diagnostics	399
OnStar Additional Information	399
Index	404
Index_A	404
Index_B	405
Index_C	405
Index_D	406
Index_E	407
Index_F	408
Index_G	408
Index_H	409
Index_I	409
Index_J	409
Index_K	409
Index_L	409
Index_M	410
Index_N	411
Index_O	411
Index_P	412
Index_R	412
Index_S	413
Index_T	414
Index_U	415
Index_V	416

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