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2012 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual M Vehicle Care ...10-1 General Information ...10-3 Vehicle Checks ...10-4 Headlamp Aiming ...10-28 Bulb Replacement ...10-32 Electrical System ...10-41 Wheels and Tires ...10-49 Jump Starting ...10-88 Towing ...10-93 Appearance Care ...10-97 Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance ...11-3 Maintenance Schedule ...11-4 Special Application Services ...11-9 Additional Maintenance and Care ...11-10 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts ...11-13 Maintenance Records ...11-15 Technical Data ...12-1 Vehicle Identification ...12-1 Vehicle Data ...12-2 Customer Information ...13-1 Customer Information ...13-1 Reporting Safety Defects ...13-19 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy...13-21 OnStar ...14-1 OnStar Overview ...14-1 OnStar Services ...14-2 OnStar Additional Information ...14-5 Index ...i-1

Section	Page
2012 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual BookTOC	1
Introduction	3
Canadian Vehicle Owners	3
Using this Manual	4
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions	4
Symbols	4
In Brief	7
Instrument Panel	8
Initial Drive Information	10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	10
Remote Vehicle Start	11
Door Locks	11
Liftgate	12
Windows	12
Seat Adjustment	13
Memory Features	14
Heated and Ventilated Seats	16
Head Restraint Adjustment	16
Safety Belts	16
Passenger Sensing System	17
Mirror Adjustment	17
Steering Wheel Adjustment	18
Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment	19
Interior Lighting	19
Exterior Lighting	20
Windshield Wiper/Washer	20
Climate Controls	22
Transmission	22
Vehicle Features	23
Radio(s)	23
Satellite Radio	24
Portable Audio Devices	24
Bluetooth®	24
Mobile Apps	25
Steering Wheel Controls	25
Cruise Control	26
Navigation System	26
Driver Information Center (DIC)	26
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	27
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	27
Storage Compartments	27
Power Outlets	27
Universal Remote System	28
Performance and Maintenance	28
Traction Control System (TCS)	28
StabiliTrak® System	28
Tire Pressure Monitor	29
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	29
Engine Oil Life System	29
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	30
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	30
Roadside Service	30
OnStar®	31
Keys, Doors, and Windows	33
Keys and Locks	34
Keys	34
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	35
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	35
Remote Vehicle Start	42
Door Locks	44
Power Door Locks	44
Safety Locks	46
Doors	46
Liftgate	46
Vehicle Security	50
Anti-theft Alarm System	50
Immobilizer	51
Immobilizer Operation	52
Exterior Mirrors	53
Convex Mirrors	53
Power Mirrors	53
Folding Mirrors	53
Heated Mirrors	54
Automatic Dimming Mirror	54
Reverse Tilt Mirrors	55
Interior Mirrors	55
Manual Rearview Mirror	55
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	55
Windows	56
Power Windows	56
Sun Visors	59
Roof	59
Sunroof	59
Seats and Restraints	61
Head Restraints	62
Front Seats	64
Seat Adjustment	64
Power Seat Adjustment	65
Lumbar Adjustment	65
Thigh Support Adjustment	65
Reclining Seatbacks	66
Memory Seats	67
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats	70
Rear Seats	71
Heated Rear Seats	73
Rear Seat Pass-Through Door	73
Safety Belts	74
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	75
Lap-Shoulder Belt	77
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	81
Safety Belt Extender	81
Safety System Check	81
Safety Belt Care	82
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	82
Airbag System	83
Where Are the Airbags?	85
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	86
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	87
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	88
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	88
Passenger Sensing System	90
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	94
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	95
Airbag System Check	96
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	96
Child Restraints	97
Older Children	97
Infants and Young Children	99
Child Restraint Systems	102
Where to Put the Restraint	104
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	105
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	113
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)	114
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)	116
Storage	121
Storage Compartments	121
Glove Box	121
Cupholders	121
Front Storage	122
Armrest Storage	122
Center Console Storage	122
Additional Storage Features	123
Cargo Cover	123
Cargo Tie-Downs	124
Cargo Management System	124
Cargo Net	129
Convenience Net	130
Roof Rack System	131
Instruments and Controls	133
Controls	134
Steering Wheel Adjustment	134
Steering Wheel Controls	134
Heated Steering Wheel	135
Horn	136
Windshield Wiper/Washer	136
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	138
Headlamp Washer	139
Compass	139
Clock (Analog Clock)	139
Clock (Digital Clock)	140
Power Outlets	141
Cigarette Lighter	141
Ashtrays	142
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	142
Instrument Cluster	143
Speedometer	144
Odometer	144
Tachometer	144
Fuel Gauge	144
Fuel Economy Gauge	145
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	146
Safety Belt Reminders	147
Airbag Readiness Light	148
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	149
Charging System Light	150
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	150
Brake System Warning Light	153
Electric Parking Brake Light	153
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	154
Traction Off Light	155
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	155
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	156
Tire Pressure Light	156
Engine Oil Pressure Light	157
Fuel Economy Light	157
Low Fuel Warning Light	158
Security Light	158
High-Beam On Light	158
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) Light	158
Front Fog Lamp Light	159
Lamps On Reminder	159
Cruise Control Light	159
Information Displays	159
Driver Information Center (DIC)	159
Vehicle Messages	164
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	164
Brake System Messages	165
Compass Messages	165
Cruise Control Messages	165
Door Ajar Messages	166
Engine Cooling System Messages	166
Engine Oil Messages	167
Engine Power Messages	167
Fuel System Messages	167
Key and Lock Messages	168
Lamp Messages	168
Object Detection System Messages	169
Ride Control System Messages	169
Airbag System Messages	169
Safety Belt Messages	170
Anti-theft Alarm System Messages	170
Service Vehicle Messages	170
Starting the Vehicle Messages	170
Tire Messages	170
Transmission Messages	171
Vehicle Reminder Messages	171
Vehicle Speed Messages	172
Washer Fluid Messages	172
Vehicle Personalization	172
Universal Remote System	178
Universal Remote System Programming	178
Universal Remote System Operation	181
Lighting	183
Exterior Lighting	183
Exterior Lamp Controls	183
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	184
Flash-to-Pass	184
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	185
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)	185
Twilight Sentinel	186
Hazard Warning Flashers	187
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	188
Front Fog Lamps	188
Interior Lighting	189
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	189
Cargo Lamp	189
Courtesy Lamps	189
Dome Lamps	189
Reading Lamps	190
Lighting Features	190
Entry Lighting	190
Exit Lighting	190
Battery Load Management	191
Infotainment System	193
Introduction	193
Infotainment	193
Theft-Deterrent Feature	194
Overview (Radio with CD)	195
Overview (Radio with CD/DVD and MEM)	197
Operation	199
Radio	203
AM-FM Radio	203
Satellite Radio	206
Radio Reception	210
Multi-Band Antenna	210
Audio Players	211
CD Player (Radio with CD)	211
CD/DVD Player	213
Mass Storage Media (MEM)	217
Auxiliary Devices (Radio with CD)	221
Auxiliary Devices (Radio with CD/DVD and MEM)	227
Rear Seat Infotainment	229
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System	229
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System	239
Phone	241
Bluetooth (Overview)	241
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls)	243
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition)	247
Bluetooth (UHP Mexico Only)	254
Trademarks and License Agreements	265
Climate Controls	271
Climate Control Systems	271
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	271
Rear Climate Control System	275
Air Vents	276
Maintenance	276
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	276
Driving and Operating	279
Driving Information	280
Distracted Driving	280
Defensive Driving	281
Drunk Driving	281
Control of a Vehicle	282
Braking	282
Steering	282
Off-Road Recovery	283
Loss of Control	283
Driving on Wet Roads	284
Highway Hypnosis	285
Hill and Mountain Roads	285
Winter Driving	286
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	288
Vehicle Load Limits	288
Starting and Operating	294
New Vehicle Break-In	294
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal	294
Ignition Positions	295
Starting the Gasoline Engine	297
Engine Heater	298
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	299
Shifting Into Park	299
Shifting out of Park	300
Parking over Things That Burn	301
Engine Exhaust	301
Running the Vehicle While Parked	302
Automatic Transmission	302
Manual Mode	304
Fuel Economy Mode	306
Drive Systems	306
All-Wheel Drive	306
Brakes	307
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	307
Parking Brake	308
Brake Assist	310
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	310
Ride Control Systems	310
Traction Control System (TCS)	310
StabiliTrak® System	312
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	313
Selective Ride Control	313
Cruise Control	314
Object Detection Systems	316
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	316
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	320
Fuel	324
Recommended Fuel	324
Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only)	325
California Fuel Requirements	325
Fuels in Foreign Countries	325
Fuel Additives	326
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	327
Filling the Tank	328
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	330
Towing	330
General Towing Information	330
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	331
Trailer Towing	335
Towing Equipment	338
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)	339
Conversions and Add-Ons	339
Add-On Electrical Equipment	339
Vehicle Care	341
General Information	343
California Proposition 65 Warning	343
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	343
Accessories and Modifications	344
Vehicle Checks	344
Doing Your Own Service Work	344
Hood	345
Engine Compartment Overview	346
Engine Cover	347
Engine Oil	348
Engine Oil Life System	350
Automatic Transmission Fluid	352
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	352
Cooling System	354
Engine Coolant	355
Engine Overheating	358
Power Steering Fluid	360
Washer Fluid	361
Brakes	362
Brake Fluid	363
Battery	364
All-Wheel Drive	365
Starter Switch Check	365
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	366
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	366
Wiper Blade Replacement	367
Headlamp Aiming	368
Bulb Replacement	372
Halogen Bulbs	372
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	372
Headlamps	372
Turn Signal Lamps	377
Back-Up Lamps	378
License Plate Lamp	380
Replacement Bulbs	380
Electrical System	381
Electrical System Overload	381
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	381
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	382
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	384
Rear Compartment Fuse Block	386
Wheels and Tires	389
Tires	389
Tire Sidewall Labeling	390
Tire Designations	392
Tire Terminology and Definitions	393
Tire Pressure	396
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation	397
Tire Pressure Monitor System	398
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	399
Tire Inspection	402
Tire Rotation	403
When It Is Time for New Tires	404
Buying New Tires	405
Different Size Tires and Wheels	407
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	407
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	409
Wheel Replacement	409
Tire Chains	410
If a Tire Goes Flat	411
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	413
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	420
Tire Changing	421
Compact Spare Tire	428
Jump Starting	428
Towing	433
Towing the Vehicle	433
Recreational Vehicle Towing	433
Appearance Care	437
Exterior Care	437
Interior Care	440
Floor Mats	443
Service and Maintenance	445
General Information	445
Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance	447
Maintenance Schedule	448
Special Application Services	453
Additional Maintenance and Care	454
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	457
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	457
Maintenance Replacement Parts	458
Maintenance Records	459
Technical Data	463
Vehicle Identification	463
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	463
Service Parts Identification Label	463
Vehicle Data	464
Capacities and Specifications	464
Engine Drive Belt Routing	465
Customer Information	467
Customer Information	467
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada)	467
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)	469
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada)	471
Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico)	471
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada)	472
Online Owner Center	472
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada)	473
Roadside Service (U.S. and Canada)	474
Roadside Service (Mexico)	476
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada)	480
Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada)	480
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada)	482
Service Publications Ordering Information	484
Reporting Safety Defects	485
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	485
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	486
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	486
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	487
Event Data Recorders	487
OnStar®	488
Navigation System	488
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	489
Radio Frequency Statement	489
OnStar	491
OnStar Overview	491
OnStar Services	492
Emergency	492
Security	492
Navigation	492
Connections	494
Diagnostics	495
OnStar Additional Information	495
Index	499
Index_A	499
Index_B	500
Index_C	500
Index_D	502
Index_E	502
Index_F	503
Index_G	504
Index_H	504
Index_I	505
Index_J	505
Index_K	505
Index_L	505
Index_M	506
Index_N	507
Index_O	507
Index_P	507
Index_R	508
Index_S	509
Index_T	511
Index_U	512
Index_V	512

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