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i-12 INDEX Traction Control System (TCS) ...9-31 Control System (TCS)/ StabiliTrak® Light ...5-23 Limited-Slip Rear Axle ...9-34 Off Light ...5-22 Selective Ride Control ...9-34 Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ...9-71 Towing ...9-68 Transmission Automatic ...9-23 Fluid, Automatic ...10-11 Messages ...5-39 Transportation Program, Courtesy ...13-13 Trip Odometer ...5-12 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...6-5 Twilight Sentinel ...6-4 Tires (cont'd) Sealant and Compressor Kit, Storing ...10-74 Sidewall Labeling ...10-44 Terminology and Definitions ...10-48 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...10-62 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...10-63 Wheel Replacement ...10-64 When It Is Time for New Tires ...10-59 Winter ...10-44 Towing Driving Characteristics ...9-65 Equipment ...9-70 General Information ...9-65 Recreational Vehicle ...10-85 Trailer ...9-68 Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ...9-71 Vehicle ...10-85 U Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...10-62 Universal Remote System ...5-45 Operation ...5-48 Programming ...5-45 Using This Manual ...iv V Vehicle Alarm System ...2-17 Canadian Owners ...iii Control ...9-3 Identification Number (VIN) ...12-1 Load Limits ...9-10 Messages ...5-30 Personalization ...5-40 Reminder Messages ...5-40 Remote Start ...2-9 Security ...2-17 Speed Messages ...5-40 Towing ...10-85

Section	Page
2013 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	13
Seat Adjustment	14
Memory Features	15
Heated and Ventilated Seats	15
Head Restraint Adjustment	16
Safety Belts	16
Passenger Sensing System	16
Mirror Adjustment	17
Steering Wheel Adjustment	17
Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment	18
Interior Lighting	18
Exterior Lighting	19
Windshield Wiper/Washer	19
Climate Controls	21
Transmission	22
Vehicle Features	22
Steering Wheel Controls	22
Cruise Control	23
Infotainment System	23
Driver Information Center (DIC)	24
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System	24
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)	24
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	25
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	25
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	25
Active Emergency Braking System	25
Storage Compartments	25
Power Outlets	26
Universal Remote System	26
Performance and Maintenance	27
Traction Control System (TCS)	27
StabiliTrak® System	27
Tire Pressure Monitor	27
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	28
Engine Oil Life System	28
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	29
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	29
Roadside Service	29
OnStar®	29
Keys, Doors, and Windows	31
Keys and Locks	32
Keys	32
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	33
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	33
Remote Vehicle Start	39
Door Locks	40
Power Door Locks	41
Automatic Door Locks	42
Safety Locks	42
Doors	43
Liftgate	43
Vehicle Security	47
Vehicle Alarm System	47
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
Manual Rearview Mirror	51
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	51
Windows	52
Power Windows	52
Sun Visors	55
Roof	55
Sunroof	55
Seats and Restraints	57
Head Restraints	58
Front Seats	60
Seat Adjustment	60
Power Seat Adjustment	60
Lumbar Adjustment	61
Thigh Support Adjustment	61
Reclining Seatbacks	62
Memory Seats	63
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats	65
Rear Seats	66
Heated Rear Seats	68
Rear Seat Pass-Through Door	68
Safety Belts	69
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	70
Lap-Shoulder Belt	71
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	74
Safety Belt Extender	75
Safety System Check	75
Safety Belt Care	75
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	76
Airbag System	76
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?	82
Passenger Sensing System	83
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	87
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	88
Airbag System Check	89
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	89
Child Restraints	90
Older Children	90
Infants and Young Children	92
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	105
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)	106
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)	108
Storage	113
Storage Compartments	113
Glove Box	113
Cupholders	113
Front Storage	114
Armrest Storage	114
Center Console Storage	114
Additional Storage Features	115
Cargo Cover	115
Cargo Tie-Downs	116
Cargo Management System	116
Cargo Net	121
Convenience Net	122
Roof Rack System	123
Instruments and Controls	125
Controls	126
Steering Wheel Adjustment	126
Steering Wheel Controls	126
Heated Steering Wheel	127
Horn	127
Windshield Wiper/Washer	127
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	129
Headlamp Washer	130
Compass	131
Clock	131
Power Outlets	131
Cigarette Lighter	132
Ashtrays	132
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	133
Instrument Cluster	134
Speedometer	135
Odometer	136
Trip Odometer	136
Tachometer	136
Fuel Gauge	136
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	137
Safety Belt Reminders	138
Airbag Readiness Light	139
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	140
Charging System Light	141
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	141
Brake System Warning Light	144
Electric Parking Brake Light	144
Service Electric Parking Brake Light	144
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	145
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light	145
Vehicle Ahead Indicator	146
Traction Off Light	146
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	146
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	147
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	147
Tire Pressure Light	148
Engine Oil Pressure Light	148
Fuel Economy Light	148
Low Fuel Warning Light	149
Security Light	149
High-Beam On Light	149
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) Light	149
Front Fog Lamp Light	150
Lamps On Reminder	150
Cruise Control Light	150
Information Displays	151
Driver Information Center (DIC)	151
Vehicle Messages	154
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	154
Brake System Messages	154
Compass Messages	155
Cruise Control Messages	155
Door Ajar Messages	156
Engine Cooling System Messages	156
Engine Oil Messages	157
Engine Power Messages	157
Fuel System Messages	157
Key and Lock Messages	158
Lamp Messages	158
Object Detection System Messages	159
Ride Control System Messages	161
Airbag System Messages	162
Security Messages	162
Service Vehicle Messages	162
Starting the Vehicle Messages	162
Tire Messages	162
Transmission Messages	163
Vehicle Reminder Messages	164
Vehicle Speed Messages	164
Washer Fluid Messages	164
Vehicle Personalization	164
Universal Remote System	169
Universal Remote System Programming	169
Universal Remote System Operation	172
Lighting	175
Exterior Lighting	175
Exterior Lamp Controls	175
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	176
Flash-to-Pass	176
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	176
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)	177
Twilight Sentinel	178
Hazard Warning Flashers	179
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	179
Front Fog Lamps	180
Interior Lighting	180
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	180
Cargo Lamp	181
Courtesy Lamps	181
Dome Lamps	181
Reading Lamps	181
Lighting Features	182
Entry Lighting	182
Exit Lighting	182
Battery Load Management	182
Infotainment System	185
Introduction	185
Infotainment	185
Climate Controls	187
Climate Control Systems	187
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	187
Rear Climate Control System	192
Air Vents	194
Maintenance	194
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	194
Driving and Operating	197
Driving Information	198
Distracted Driving	198
Defensive Driving	199
Drunk Driving	199
Control of a Vehicle	199
Braking	199
Steering	200
Off-Road Recovery	200
Loss of Control	201
Driving on Wet Roads	202
Highway Hypnosis	203
Hill and Mountain Roads	203
Winter Driving	204
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	205
Vehicle Load Limits	206
Starting and Operating	210
New Vehicle Break-In	210
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal	211
Ignition Positions	212
Starting the Gasoline Engine	213
Engine Heater	215
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	215
Shifting Into Park	216
Shifting out of Park	217
Parking over Things That Burn	217
Engine Exhaust	218
Running the Vehicle While Parked	218
Automatic Transmission	219
Manual Mode	220
Fuel Economy Mode	222
Drive Systems	223
All-Wheel Drive	223
Brakes	223
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	223
Parking Brake	224
Brake Assist	226
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	227
Ride Control Systems	227
Traction Control System (TCS)	227
StabiliTrak® System	229
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	230
Selective Ride Control	230
Cruise Control	231
Adaptive Cruise Control	233
Driver Assistance Systems	242
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing	242
Assistance Systems for Driving	246
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System	246
Active Emergency Braking System	249
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	251
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)	253
Fuel	255
Recommended Fuel	255
Gasoline Specifications	256
California Fuel Requirements	256
Fuels in Foreign Countries	256
Fuel Additives	256
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	257
Filling the Tank	258
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	260
Towing	261
General Towing Information	261
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	261
Trailer Towing	264
Towing Equipment	266
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)	267
Conversions and Add-Ons	268
Add-On Electrical Equipment	268
Vehicle Care	269
General Information	270
California Proposition 65 Warning	271
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	271
Accessories and Modifications	271
Vehicle Checks	272
Doing Your Own Service Work	272
Hood	273
Engine Compartment Overview	274
Engine Cover	275
Engine Oil	276
Engine Oil Life System	278
Automatic Transmission Fluid	279
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	279
Cooling System	281
Engine Coolant	282
Engine Overheating	286
Power Steering Fluid	287
Washer Fluid	288
Brakes	288
Brake Fluid	289
Battery	291
All-Wheel Drive	291
Starter Switch Check	291
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	292
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	292
Wiper Blade Replacement	293
Headlamp Aiming	294
Bulb Replacement	295
Halogen Bulbs	295
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	295
Headlamps	295
Turn Signal Lamps	299
Back-Up Lamps	300
License Plate Lamp	301
Replacement Bulbs	301
Electrical System	302
Electrical System Overload	302
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	302
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	303
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	305
Rear Compartment Fuse Block	307
Wheels and Tires	310
Tires	310
All-Season Tires	311
Winter Tires	312
Summer Tires	312
Tire Sidewall Labeling	312
Tire Designations	315
Tire Terminology and Definitions	316
Tire Pressure	319
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation	320
Tire Pressure Monitor System	321
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	322
Tire Inspection	325
Tire Rotation	325
When It Is Time for New Tires	327
Buying New Tires	327
Different Size Tires and Wheels	329
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	330
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	331
Wheel Replacement	332
Tire Chains	333
If a Tire Goes Flat	333
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	335
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	342
Tire Changing	343
Compact Spare Tire	349
Jump Starting	350
Towing	353
Towing the Vehicle	353
Recreational Vehicle Towing	353
Appearance Care	357
Exterior Care	357
Interior Care	360
Floor Mats	363
Service and Maintenance	365
General Information	365
Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance	367
Maintenance Schedule	368
Special Application Services	373
Additional Maintenance and Care	374
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	377
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	377
Maintenance Replacement Parts	379
Maintenance Records	380
Technical Data	383
Vehicle Identification	383
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	383
Service Parts Identification Label	383
Vehicle Data	384
Capacities and Specifications	384
Engine Drive Belt Routing	385
Customer Information	387
Customer Information	387
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada)	387
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)	389
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada)	391
Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico)	391
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada)	392
Online Owner Center	392
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada)	393
Roadside Service (Mexico)	393
Roadside Service (U.S. and Canada)	397
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada)	399
Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada)	399
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada)	401
Service Publications Ordering Information	403
Reporting Safety Defects	404
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	404
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	405
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	405
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	405
Event Data Recorders	406
OnStar®	407
Infotainment System	407
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	407
Radio Frequency Statement	407
OnStar	409
OnStar Overview	409
OnStar Services	410
Emergency	410
Security	410
Navigation	410
Connections	412
Diagnostics	413
OnStar Additional Information	413
Index	419
Index_A	419
Index_B	420
Index_C	420
Index_D	421
Index_E	422
Index_F	422
Index_G	423
Index_H	423
Index_I	424
Index_J	424
Index_K	424
Index_L	424
Index_M	425
Index_N	426
Index_O	426
Index_P	426
Index_R	427
Index_S	428
Index_T	429
Index_U	430
Index_V	430

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