Table Of Contents - Cadillac SRX 2010 User Manual

Table of Contents

Contents1
Danger, Warnings And Cautions4
Symbols4
Vehicle Symbol Chart5
Keys, Doors And Windows7
Keys And Locks8
Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System9
Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation9
Keyless Acess Operation10
Keyless Unlocking10
Keyless Locking11
Lock Sensor11
Programming Transmitters To The Vehicle12
Keyless Liftgate Opening12
Programming With A Recognized Transmitter (Keyless Access Vehicles Only)12
Programming Without A Recognized Transmitter (Keyless Access Vehicles Only)13
Starting The Vehicle With A Low Transmitter Battery14
Remote Vehicle Start15
Battery Replacement15
Starting The Engine Using Remote Start16
Extending Engine Run Time16
Shutting The Engine Off After A Remote Start16
Conditions In Which Remote Start Will Not Work16
Door Locks17
Power Door Locks17
Safety Locks18
Lockout Deterrent18
Delayed Locking18
Doors19
Liftgate (Manual)19
Power Liftgate Operation20
Obstacle Detection Features22
Setting The Power Liftgate 3/4 Mode22
Vehicle Security23
Anti-Theft Alarm System23
Manual Operation Of Power Liftgate23
Arming The System23
Disarming The System24
How To Detect A Tamper Condition24
Immobilizer Operation25
Exterior Mirrors26
Convex Mirrors26
Power Mirrors26
Folding Mirrors27
Manual Foldaway Mirrors27
Power Foldaway Mirrors27
Resetting The Power Foldaway Mirrors27
Heated Mirrors28
Automatic Dimming Mirror28
Park Tilt Mirrors28
Interior Mirrors28
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror29
Windows29
Cleaning The Mirror29
Power Windows30
Express-Down/Up Windows31
Programming The Power Windows31
Obstacle Detection Feature31
Overload32
Opening The Windows From Outside The Vehicle32
Window Lockout32
Sun Visors33
Sunroof33
Express-Open/Express-Close34
Anti-Pinch Feature34
Seats And Restraints35
Head Restraints36
Front Seats36
Rear Seats37
Front Seat Adjustment38
Power Seat Adjustment38
Memory Seats39
Storing Memory Positions39
Memory Remote Recall39
Lumbar Adjustment40
Easy Exit Driver Seat40
Power Lumbar40
Thigh Support Adjustment41
Manual Reclining Seatbacks41
Power Reclining Seatbacks41
Heated Front Seats42
Heated And Ventilated Front Seats44
Remote Start Heated And Ventilated Seats44
Split Folding Seatbacks45
Folding The Seatbacks45
Heated Rear Seats46
Raising The Seatbacks46
Reclining The Seatbacks46
Safety Belts47
Rear Seat Pass-Through Door47
Why Safety Belts Work48
Questions And Answers About Safety Belts50
How To Wear Safety Belts Properly51
Lap-Shoulder Belt56
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster57
Safety Belt Pretensioners58
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides58
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy60
Safety Belt Extender60
Safety System Check60
Safety Belt Care61
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After A Crash61
Airbag System62
Where Are The Airbags?64
When Should An Airbag Inflate?66
What Makes An Airbag Inflate?67
How Does An Airbag Restrain?67
What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates?68
Passenger Sensing System70
If The On Indicator Is Lit For A Child Restraint72
If The Off Indicator Is Lit For An Adult-Size Occupant73
Servicing The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle74
Additional Factors Affecting System Operation74
Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle75
Airbag System Check76
Replacing Airbag System Parts After A Crash76
Child Restraints77
Older Children77
Infants And Young Children79
Child Restraint Systems82
Securing An Add-On Child Restraint In The Vehicle83
Securing The Child Within The Child Restraint83
Where To Put The Restraint84
Configurations For Use Of Child Restraints85
Lower Anchors86
Top Tether Anchor86
Lower Anchor And Top Tether Anchor Locations87
Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System88
Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash91
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)91
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)93
Storage Compartments97
Glove Box97
Cupholders97
Front Storage98
Armrest Storage98
Center Console Storage98
Additional Storage Features99
Install The Cargo Cover99
Cargo Tie Downs100
Remove The Cargo Cover100
Cargo Management System101
Storing The Cargo Management System Cover102
D-Ring Sliders103
U-Rail103
Cargo Net104
Storing The U-Rail Gate104
Roof Rack System106
Cargo Net Storage106
Convenience Net106
Instruments And Controls109
Instrument Panel Overview112
Controls114
Steering Wheel Adjustment114
Steering Wheel Controls114
Horn115
Windshield Wiper/Washer115
Wipe Parking116
Rainsense116
Wiper Arm Assembly Protection116
Windshield Washer116
Rear Window Wiper/Washer117
Headlamp Washer117
Reverse Gear Wipes117
Compass118
Clock (Analog Clock)118
Clock (Digital Clock)118
Power Outlets119
Setting The Time And Date119
Setting The 12/24 Hour Format119
Setting The Month & Day Format119
Cigarette Lighter120
Ashtrays121
Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators121
Instrument Cluster122
Speedometer123
Odometer123
Tachometer123
Fuel Gauges123
Fuel Economy Gauge124
Turbo Gauge (2.8L Only)124
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge125
Safety Belt Reminders125
Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light125
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light125
Airbag Readiness Light126
Second Row Passenger Belt Reminder Light126
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator127
Charging System Light128
Malfunction Indicator Lamp128
Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs130
Light On Steady130
Brake System Warning Light131
Electric Parking Brake Light132
Antilock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light132
Traction Off Light133
Stabilitrak Off Light133
Traction Control System/Stabilitrak Light133
Tire Pressure Light134
Engine Oil Pressure Light134
Fuel Economy Light135
Low Fuel Warning Light135
Security Light136
High-Beam On Light136
Adaptive Forward Lighting (Afl) Light136
Front Fog Lamp Light136
Information Displays137
Lamps On Reminder137
Cruise Control Light137
Driver Information Center (Dic)137
Dic Operation And Displays138
Trip/Fuel Menu Items138
Fuel Range139
Fuel Used139
Average Vehicle Speed139
Elapsed Time139
Vehicle Information Menu Items140
Digital Speedometer140
Tire Pressure140
Remaining Oil Life140
Vehicle Messages141
Battery Saver Active141
Low Battery141
Battery Voltage And Charging Messages141
Service Battery Charging System142
Brakes Overheated142
Step On Brake To Release Park Brake142
Service Brake Assist142
Door Ajar Messages143
Engine Cooling System143
Engine Oil Messages144
Engine Power Messages144
Fuel System Messages144
Key And Lock Messages145
Lamp Messages145
Object Detection System Messages146
Ride Control System Messages146
Airbag System Messages147
Safety Belt Messages147
Anti-Theft Alarm System Messages147
Service Vehicle Messages147
Tire Messages148
Transmission Messages148
Vehicle Personalization149
Vehicle Reminder Messages149
Washer Fluid Messages149
Climate And Air Quality150
Auto Fan Speed150
Air Quality Sensor150
Remote Start Auto Seat Cool150
Auto Rear Defog151
Comfort And Convenience151
Chime Volume151
Reverse Tilt Mirror151
Onstar System154
Passive Door Unlock154
Automatic Crash Response154
How Onstar Service Works155
Universal Remote System156
Onstar Steering Wheel Controls156
Universal Remote System Programming157
Gate Operator And Canadian Programming159
Universal Remote System Operation160
Using Universal Home Remote160
Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons160
Reprogramming A Single Universal Home Remote Button160
Exterior Lighting161
Exterior Lamp Controls161
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer162
Flash-To-Pass162
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)162
Automatic Headlamp System163
Adaptive Forward Lighting (Afl)163
Twilight Sentinel164
Curve Lighting164
Motorway Lighting164
City Lighting164
Hazard Warning Flashers165
Turn And Lane-Change Signals165
Front Fog Lamps166
Interior Lighting166
Instrument Panel Illumination Control166
Cargo Lamp166
Infotainment System167
Table Of Contents167
Introduction167
Navigation System168
Theft-Deterrent Feature168
Overview (Radio With Cd)169
Overview (Radio With Cd/Dvd And Mem)171
Turning The System On Or Off173
Volume Control173
Menu System173
Operation173
Selecting A Menu Option174
Submenus174
Activating A Setting174
Setting A Value174
Entering A Character Sequence175
Audio Settings175
Adjusting The Treble, Midrange, And Bass175
Adjusting The Fader And Balance175
Dsp (Digital Signal Processing) Settings176
System Settings176
Configuring The Number Of Favorite Pages176
Auto Volume177
Maximum Startup Volume177
Am-Fm Radio177
Rds (Radio Data System)178
Radio Menus178
Selecting A Band178
Selecting A Station178
Storing A Station As A Favorite179
Station Lists179
Category Lists179
Updating Station & Category Lists179
Satellite Radio180
Time Shifting (Radio With Cd/Dvd And Mem)180
Pausing Am/Fm With The Vehicle Turned Off180
Xm Satellite Radio Service180
Selecting The Xm Band181
Xm Categories181
Selecting An Xm Channel181
Storing An Xm Channel As A Favorite182
Xm Messages183
Radio Reception184
Fm/Am184
Multi-Band Antenna184
Cellular Phone Usage184
Audio Players185
Cd Player185
Care Of The Cd Player185
(Radio With Cd)185
Inserting A Cd186
Removing A Cd186
Selecting A Cd Track186
Selecting An Mp3 Track186
Cd/Dvd Player187
Care Of Cds And Dvds187
Care Of The Cd/Dvd Player187
Inserting A Cd Or Dvd188
Removing A Cd Or Dvd188
Playing A Cd Or Dvd A Disc188
Selecting Cd Or Dvd A Tracks188
Recording An Audio Or Mp3 Cd To Mem189
Mass Storage Media (Mem)191
Recording From Audio Cds191
Recording From Mp3/Wma Discs Or Usb Storage Devices192
Deleting Tracks From Mem192
Playing From Mem193
Configuring Mem Favorites193
Saving Mem Tracks As Favorites194
Auxiliary Devices (Radio With Cd)194
(Radio With Cd )194
Connecting And Controlling An Ipod195
3.5 Mm Auxiliary Input Jack195
Usb Port195
Turn The Menu/Select Knob195
Connecting And Controlling A Playsforsure Device (Pfd) Or Zune196
Connecting And Controlling A Usb Drive196
Connecting A Bluetooth Device197
Bluetooth Setup Menu198
Controlling A Bluetooth Device200
Auxiliary Devices (Radio With Cd/Dvd And Mem)200
Rear Seat Infotainment202
Rear Seat Entertainment (Rse) System202
Headphones203
Global Off203
Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks204
Audio Output205
Video Screens206
Video Screen Input Jack206
Remote Control206
Aux/Aux208
Tips And Troubleshooting Chart209
Replacing The Remote Control209
Dvd Display Error Messages210
Dvd Distortion211
Cleaning The Rse Seatback Console211
Cleaning The Video Screens211
Rear Seat Audio (Rsa) System211
Phone Bluetooth (Overview)213
Bluetooth Controls213
Voice Recognition214
Audio System214
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls)214
Making A Call216
Accepting Or Declining A Call216
Call Waiting216
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (Dtmf) Tones217
Conference Calling217
Ending A Call217
Muting A Call217
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition)218
Storing Name Tags220
Linking To A Different Phone220
Using The Store Command220
Deleting Name Tags222
Using The Directory Command222
Using The Delete All Name Tags Command222
Receiving A Call225
Clearing The System228
Bluetooth (Navigation)229
Accepting Or Declining An Incoming Call235
Dual Automatic Climate Control System239
Automatic Operation240
Manual Operation240
Automatic Air Recirculation241
Auto Defog241
Rear Window Defogger242
Sensors242
Remote Start Climate Control Operation242
Rear Climate Control System243
Air Vents244
Driving And Operating245
Driving For Better Fuel Economy246
Defensive Driving247
Drunk Driving247
Control Of A Vehicle248
Braking248
Power Steering249
Steering Tips249
Steering In Emergencies249
Off-Road Recovery250
Loss Of Control250
Skidding250
Driving On Wet Roads251
Hydroplaning251
Other Rainy Weather Tips252
Highway Hypnosis252
Hill And Mountain Roads252
Winter Driving253
Driving On Snow Or Ice253
Blizzard Conditions254
If The Vehicle Is Stuck255
Rocking The Vehicle To Get It Out255
Vehicle Load Limits255
Tire And Loading Information Label256
Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit257
Certification Label258
Starting And Operating261
New Vehicle Break-In261
Adjustable Throttle And Brake Pedal262
Ignition Positions262
Stopping The Engine/Off262
Acc/Accessory263
On/Run/Start263
Retained Accessory Power (Rap)264
Starting The Gasoline Engine264
Engine Heater266
Shifting Into Park266
To Use The Engine Coolant Heater266
Shifting Out Of Park267
Leaving The Vehicle With The Engine Running267
Torque Lock267
Parking Over Things That Burn268
Engine Exhaust268
Running The Vehicle While Parked269
Automatic Transmission269
Manual Mode272
Driver Shift Control (Dsc)272
Fuel Economy Mode273
Drive Systems274
Brakes274
All-Wheel Drive274
Antilock Brake System (Abs)274
Parking Brake275
Using Abs275
Braking In Emergencies275
Epb Apply276
Epb Release276
Brake Assist277
Hill Start Assist (Hsa)277
Automatic Epb Release277
Ride Control Systems278
Traction Control System (Tcs)278
Stabilitrak System279
Cruise Control281
Limited-Slip Rear Axle281
Selective Ride Control281
Setting Cruise Control282
Resuming A Set Speed282
Increasing Speed While Cruise Control Is At A Set Speed283
Reducing Speed While Cruise Control Is At A Set Speed283
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control283
Using Cruise Control On Hills283
Object Detection Systems284
Ultrasonic Parking Assist284
How The System Works284
Front Display285
Turning The System On And Off286
When The System Does Not Seem To Work Properly286
Rear Vision Camera (Rvc)287
Turning The Rear Vision Camera System On Or Off288
Guidelines288
Rear Vision Camera Error Messages288
Rear Vision Camera Location289
Fuel290
Recommended Fuel291
Gasoline Specifications291
California Fuel Requirements292
Fuels In Foreign Countries292
Fuel Additives292
Filling The Tank294
Filling A Portable Fuel Container295
General Towing Information296
Driving Characteristics And Towing Tips296
Pulling A Trailer296
Driving With A Trailer297
Towing With A Stability Control System297
Following Distance297
Passing297
Backing Up298
Making Turns298
Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer298
Driving On Grades298
Parking On Hills299
Leaving After Parking On A Hill299
Trailer Towing300
Maintenance When Trailer Towing300
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing300
Weight Of The Trailer300
Weight Of The Trailer Tongue301
Total Weight On The Vehicle's Tires303
Towing Equipment304
Hitches304
Hitch Cover304
Safety Chains304
Conversions And Add-Ons305
Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)305
Trailer Brakes305
Trailer Wiring Harness305
Vehicle Care307
General Information308
California Proposition 65 Warning308
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements309
Accessories And Modifications309
Vehicle Checks310
Doing Your Own Service Work310
Hood311
Engine Compartment Overview312
2.8L V6 Engine312
3.0L V6 Engine314
Engine Cover315
Checking Engine Oil316
When To Add Engine Oil316
What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use317
Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes317
Engine Oil Life System318
When To Change Engine Oil318
How To Reset The Engine Oil Life System318
What To Do With Used Oil319
How To Check Automatic Transmission Fluid319
When To Inspect The Engine Air Cleaner/Filter320
How To Inspect The Engine Air Cleaner/Filter320
Cooling System322
Engine Coolant323
What To Use323
Checking Coolant324
How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank324
Engine Overhearing326
If Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment327
If No Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment327
When To Check Power Steering Fluid328
How To Check Power Steering Fluid328
Adding Washer Fluid329
Brake Pedal Travel330
Brake Adjustment330
Brake Fluid331
Replacing Brake System Parts331
Battery333
Vehicle Storage333
Transfer Case333
When To Check And Change Lubricant333
Starter Switch Check334
Park Brake And P(Park) Mechanism Check334
Front Wiper Blade Replacement335
Rear Wiper Blade Replacement335
Headlamp Aiming337
To Adjust The Vertical Aim338
Bulb Replacement340
Halogen Bulbs340
High Intensity Discharge (Hid) Lighting341
Base Headlamp Assembly (Front View Passenger Side)341
Base Headlamp Assembly (Rear View Passenger Side)341
Driver Side342
Up-Level Headlamp Assembly (Front View Driver Side)342
Up-Level Headlamp Assembly (Rear View Driver Side)342
Passenger Side343
Low-Beam Headlamps/Daytime Running Lamps (Drl), High-Beam Headlamps (Base)344
High/Low-Beam Headlamps (Up-Level)344
Daytime Running Lamp (Drl) (Up-Level)345
Front Turn Signal Lamp (Base And Up-Level)345
Turn Signal Lamps346
Back-Up Lamps347
License Plate Lamp348
Replacement Bulbs349
Electrical System Overload350
Fuses And Circuit Breakers350
Headlamp Wiring350
Windshield Wipers350
Engine Compartment Fuse Block351
Instrument Panel Fuse Block354
Rear Compartment Fuse Block355
Tires358
Tire Sidewall Labeling359
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example359
Compact Spare Tire Example360
Tire Designations361
Tire Size361
Tire Terminology And Definitions362
Tire Pressure For High-Speed Operation366
Tire Pressure Monitor System367
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation368
Tpms Malfunction Light And Message370
Tpms Sensor Matching Process371
Tire Inspection372
Tire Rotation372
When It Is Time For New Tires374
Buying New Tires374
Different Size Tires And Wheels376
Uniform Tire Quality Grading377
Treadwear 200 Traction Aa Temperature A377
Traction - Aa, A, B, C378
Temperature - A, B, C378
Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance379
Wheel Replacement379
Tire Chains380
If A Tire Goes Flat380
Used Replacement Wheels380
Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit (Without Selector Switch)382
System Identification382
Tire Sealant384
Using The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit To Temporarily Seal And Inflate A Punctured Tire384
Using The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit Without Sealant To Inflate A Tire (Not Punctured)388
Removal And Installation Of The Sealant Canister389
Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit (With Selector Switch)390
Storing The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit399
Tire Changing399
Removing The Spare Tire And Tools399
Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire401
Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools405
Compact Spare Tire406
Jump Starting407
Jumper Cable Removal410
Towing The Vehicle411
Recreational Vehicle Towing411
Dinghy Towing412
Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles)413
Dolly Towing (Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles)414
Towing The Vehicle From The Rear414
Appearance Care415
Exterior Care415
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses415
Finish Care415
Washing The Vehicle416
Weatherstrips416
Wheels And Trim - Aluminum Or Chrome417
Windshield And Wiper Blades418
Sheet Metal Damage418
Finish Damage418
Underbody Maintenance418
Interior Care419
Chemical Paint Spotting419
Fabric/Carpet420
Leather421
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, And Other Plastic Surfaces422
Care Of Safety Belts422
Service And Maintenance423
Scheduled Maintenance424
When To Change Engine Oil Soon Message Displays424
Rotation Of New Tires424
Every Engine Oil Change425
Additional Required Services426
At Each Fuel Stop426
Once A Month426
Once A Year426
First Engine Oil Change After Every 80 000Km/50.000 Miles427
First Engine Oil Change After Every 160 000 Km/100,000 Miles427
First Engine Oil Change After Every 240 000 Km/150,000 Miles427
Recommended Fluid And Lubricants428
Maintenance Replacement Parts430
Technical Data435
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)435
Service Parts Identification Label435
Engine Identification435
Vehicle Data436
Capacities And Specifications436
Engine Specifications437
Engine Drive Belt Routing438
Customer Information439
Customer Satisfaction Procedure439
Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program443
Collision Damage Repair448
Additional Program Information448
Repair Facility449
Insuring Your Vehicle449
If A Crash Occurs450
Managing The Vehicle Damage Repair Process450
Reporting Safety Defects452
Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy453
Event Data Recorders454
Onstar455
Radio Frequency Identification (Rfid)455
Radio Frequency Statement455
Index457