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2014 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual M Jump Starting ...10-80 Towing the Vehicle ...10-84 Appearance Care ...10-87 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 ...13-12 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy...13-13 OnStar ...14-1 OnStar Overview ...14-1 OnStar Services ...14-2 OnStar Additional Information ...14-5 Index ...i-1

Section	Page
2014 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	10
Door Locks	11
Liftgate	12
Windows	13
Seat Adjustment	13
Memory Features	14
Heated and Ventilated Seats	15
Head Restraint Adjustment	15
Safety Belts	16
Passenger Sensing System	16
Mirror Adjustment	16
Steering Wheel Adjustment	17
Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment	17
Interior Lighting	18
Exterior Lighting	18
Windshield Wiper/Washer	19
Climate Controls	20
Transmission	21
Vehicle Features	21
Steering Wheel Controls	21
Cruise Control	22
Infotainment System	23
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
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	24
Active Emergency Braking System	24
Storage Compartments	24
Power Outlets	25
Universal Remote System	25
Performance and Maintenance	25
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control	25
Tire Pressure Monitor	26
Engine Oil Life System	26
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	27
Roadside Service	28
OnStar®	28
Keys, Doors, and Windows	29
Keys and Locks	29
Keys	29
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	30
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	31
Remote Vehicle Start	36
Door Locks	38
Power Door Locks	39
Delayed Locking	39
Automatic Door Locks	39
Lockout Protection	40
Safety Locks	40
Doors	41
Liftgate	41
Vehicle Security	45
Vehicle Alarm System	45
Immobilizer	46
Immobilizer Operation	46
Exterior Mirrors	47
Convex Mirrors	47
Power Mirrors	48
Folding Mirrors	48
Heated Mirrors	49
Automatic Dimming Mirror	49
Reverse Tilt Mirrors	49
Interior Mirrors	49
Interior Rearview Mirrors	49
Manual Rearview Mirror	49
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	50
Windows	50
Power Windows	50
Sun Visors	53
Roof	53
Sunroof	53
Seats and Restraints	55
Head Restraints	56
Front Seats	57
Seat Adjustment	57
Power Seat Adjustment	58
Lumbar Adjustment	58
Thigh Support Adjustment	59
Reclining Seatbacks	59
Memory Seats	60
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats	62
Rear Seats	64
Heated Rear Seats	65
Rear Seat Pass-Through Door	66
Safety Belts	66
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	67
Lap-Shoulder Belt	68
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	72
Safety Belt Extender	72
Safety System Check	72
Safety Belt Care	73
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	73
Airbag System	74
Where Are the Airbags?	75
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	77
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	78
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	78
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	79
Passenger Sensing System	80
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	85
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	85
Airbag System Check	86
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	86
Child Restraints	87
Older Children	87
Infants and Young Children	89
Child Restraint Systems	91
Where to Put the Restraint	93
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	94
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	102
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)	102
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Position)	104
Storage	109
Storage Compartments	109
Glove Box	109
Cupholders	110
Front Storage	110
Armrest Storage	110
Center Console Storage	111
Additional Storage Features	111
Cargo Cover	111
Cargo Tie-Downs	113
Cargo Management System	113
Cargo Net	117
Convenience Net	119
Roof Rack System	119
Instruments and Controls	121
Controls	122
Steering Wheel Adjustment	122
Steering Wheel Controls	122
Heated Steering Wheel	123
Horn	123
Windshield Wiper/Washer	123
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	125
Headlamp Washer	126
Compass	126
Clock	126
Power Outlets	127
Cigarette Lighter	128
Ashtrays	128
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	129
Instrument Cluster	130
Speedometer	131
Odometer	131
Trip Odometer	132
Tachometer	132
Fuel Gauge	132
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	133
Safety Belt Reminders	133
Airbag Readiness Light	134
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	135
Charging System Light	136
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	136
Brake System Warning Light	139
Electric Parking Brake Light	139
Service Electric Parking Brake Light	140
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	140
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light	141
Vehicle Ahead Indicator	141
Traction Off Light	141
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	142
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	142
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	142
Tire Pressure Light	143
Engine Oil Pressure Light	143
Fuel Economy Light	144
Low Fuel Warning Light	144
Security Light	144
High-Beam On Light	145
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) Light	145
Front Fog Lamp Light	145
Lamps On Reminder	145
Cruise Control Light	146
Information Displays	146
Driver Information Center (DIC)	146
Vehicle Messages	149
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	149
Brake System Messages	149
Compass Messages	150
Cruise Control Messages	150
Door Ajar Messages	151
Engine Cooling System Messages	151
Engine Oil Messages	152
Engine Power Messages	152
Fuel System Messages	153
Key and Lock Messages	153
Lamp Messages	153
Object Detection System Messages	154
Ride Control System Messages	157
Airbag System Messages	157
Security Messages	158
Service Vehicle Messages	158
Starting the Vehicle Messages	158
Tire Messages	158
Transmission Messages	159
Vehicle Reminder Messages	159
Vehicle Speed Messages	159
Washer Fluid Messages	159
Vehicle Personalization	160
Universal Remote System	166
Universal Remote System Programming	166
Universal Remote System Operation	169
Lighting	171
Exterior Lighting	171
Exterior Lamp Controls	171
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	173
Flash-to-Pass	173
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	174
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)	174
Twilight Sentinel	175
Hazard Warning Flashers	176
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	176
Front Fog Lamps	177
Interior Lighting	177
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	177
Cargo Lamp	178
Courtesy Lamps	178
Dome Lamps	178
Reading Lamps	178
Lighting Features	179
Entry Lighting	179
Exit Lighting	179
Battery Load Management	179
Battery Power Protection	180
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver	180
Infotainment System	181
Introduction	181
Climate Controls	183
Climate Control Systems	183
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	183
Rear Climate Control System	188
Air Vents	189
Maintenance	190
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	190
Driving and Operating	191
Driving Information	192
Distracted Driving	192
Defensive Driving	193
Drunk Driving	193
Control of a Vehicle	193
Braking	193
Steering	194
Off-Road Recovery	195
Loss of Control	195
Driving on Wet Roads	196
Highway Hypnosis	196
Hill and Mountain Roads	197
Winter Driving	197
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	199
Vehicle Load Limits	200
Starting and Operating	204
New Vehicle Break-In	204
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal	205
Ignition Positions	205
Starting the Gasoline Engine	207
Engine Heater	209
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	209
Shifting Into Park	209
Shifting out of Park	210
Parking over Things That Burn	211
Engine Exhaust	211
Running the Vehicle While Parked	212
Automatic Transmission	212
Manual Mode	214
Fuel Economy Mode	215
Drive Systems	216
All-Wheel Drive	216
Brakes	217
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	217
Parking Brake	218
Brake Assist	219
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	220
Ride Control Systems	220
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control	220
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	222
Selective Ride Control	222
Cruise Control	223
Adaptive Cruise Control	226
Driver Assistance Systems	234
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing	234
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
Recommended Fuel	247
Gasoline Specifications	248
California Fuel Requirements	248
Fuels in Foreign Countries	248
Fuel Additives	249
Filling the Tank	249
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	250
Trailer Towing	251
General Towing Information	251
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	251
Towing Equipment	257
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)	258
Conversions and Add-Ons	259
Add-On Electrical Equipment	259
Vehicle Care	261
General Information	262
California Proposition 65 Warning	262
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	263
Accessories and Modifications	263
Vehicle Checks	263
Doing Your Own Service Work	263
Hood	264
Engine Compartment Overview	265
Engine Cover	266
Engine Oil	267
Engine Oil Life System	269
Automatic Transmission Fluid	270
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	270
Cooling System	272
Engine Coolant	273
Engine Overheating	277
Power Steering Fluid	278
Washer Fluid	279
Brakes	280
Brake Fluid	281
Battery	282
All-Wheel Drive	283
Starter Switch Check	283
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	283
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	284
Wiper Blade Replacement	284
Headlamp Aiming	286
Bulb Replacement	286
Halogen Bulbs	286
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	286
Headlamps	287
Turn Signal Lamps	290
Back-Up Lamps	291
License Plate Lamp	292
Replacement Bulbs	293
Electrical System	293
Electrical System Overload	293
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	294
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	294
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	297
Rear Compartment Fuse Block	299
Wheels and Tires	302
Tires	302
All-Season Tires	303
Winter Tires	303
Summer Tires	303
Tire Sidewall Labeling	304
Tire Designations	306
Tire Terminology and Definitions	306
Tire Pressure	309
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation	311
Tire Pressure Monitor System	311
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	312
Tire Inspection	315
Tire Rotation	316
When It Is Time for New Tires	317
Buying New Tires	318
Different Size Tires and Wheels	319
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	320
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	321
Wheel Replacement	322
Tire Chains	322
If a Tire Goes Flat	323
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	325
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	332
Tire Changing	333
Compact Spare Tire	339
Jump Starting	340
Towing the Vehicle	344
Recreational Vehicle Towing	344
Appearance Care	347
Exterior Care	347
Interior Care	352
Floor Mats	355
Service and Maintenance	357
General Information	357
Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance	359
Maintenance Schedule	360
Special Application Services	365
Additional Maintenance and Care	366
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	369
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	369
Maintenance Replacement Parts	370
Maintenance Records	371
Technical Data	373
Vehicle Identification	373
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	373
Service Parts Identification Label	373
Vehicle Data	374
Capacities and Specifications	374
Engine Drive Belt Routing	376
Customer Information	377
Customer Information	377
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	377
Customer Assistance Offices	379
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	380
Online Owner Center	380
Roadside Service	381
Scheduling Service Appointments	383
Courtesy Transportation Program	383
Collision Damage Repair	385
Service Publications Ordering Information	387
Reporting Safety Defects	388
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	388
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	388
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	388
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	389
Event Data Recorders	389
OnStar®	390
Infotainment System	390
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	390
Radio Frequency Statement	391
OnStar	393
OnStar Overview	393
OnStar Services	394
Emergency	394
Security	394
Navigation	394
Connections	395
Vehicle Diagnostics	397
OnStar Additional Information	397
Index	403
Index_A	403
Index_B	404
Index_C	404
Index_D	405
Index_E	406
Index_F	406
Index_G	407
Index_H	407
Index_I	408
Index_J	408
Index_K	408
Index_L	408
Index_M	409
Index_N	410
Index_O	410
Index_P	410
Index_R	411
Index_S	412
Index_T	413
Index_U	414
Index_V	414

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