Ignition Positions - Cadillac 2014 SRX Owner's Manual

9-14 Driving and Operating

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/LOCK/OFF.
If the pushbutton start is not
working, the vehicle may be near a
strong radio aerial signal causing
interference to the keyless entry
system. See Key and Lock
Messages on page 5-32.
To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle
must be in ON/RUN mode and the
brake pedal must be applied.
STOPPING THE ENGINE/LOCK/
OFF (No Indicator Light): When
the vehicle is stopped, press the
ENGINE START/STOP button once
to turn the engine off.
If the vehicle is in P (Park), the
ignition will turn off, and Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) will remain
active. See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 9-18.
If the vehicle is not in P (Park), the
ignition will return to ACC/
ACCESSORY and display the
message SHIFT TO PARK in the
Driver Information Centre (DIC).
See Driver Information Centre (DIC)
on page 5-25. When the vehicle is
shifted into P (Park), the ignition
system will switch to OFF.
The vehicle may have an electric
steering column lock. The lock is
activated when the ignition is
switched to off and either front door
is opened. An audible sound may
be heard as the lock actuates or
releases. The steering column lock
can bind with the wheels turned off
centre. If this happens, the vehicle
may not start, and a DIC message
will be displayed. Move the steering
wheel from left to right while
attempting to start the vehicle. See
Starting the Vehicle Messages on
page 5-36. If this does not work, the
vehicle needs service.
Do not turn the engine off when the
vehicle is moving. This will cause a
loss of power assist in the brake
and steering systems and disable
the airbags.
If the vehicle must be shut off in an
emergency:
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