Table Of Contents - Cadillac 2014 SRX Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Contents1
Danger, Warnings And Cautions4
Symbols4
Vehicle Symbol Chart4
In Brief7
Table Of Contents7
Instrument Panel8
Initial Drive Information10
Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System10
Remote Vehicle Start10
Start The Vehicle10
Door Locks11
Canceling A Remote Start11
Keyless Access11
Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)11
Liftgate12
Power Door Locks12
Manual Liftgate Operation12
Power Liftgate Operation12
Windows13
Remote Window Operation13
Seat Adjustment13
Manual Seats13
Memory Features14
Power Seats14
Heated And Ventilated Seats15
Head Restraint Adjustment15
Safety Belts16
Passenger Sensing System16
Mirror Adjustment16
Exterior16
Steering Wheel Adjustment17
Throttle And Brake Pedal Adjustment17
Automatic Dimming Mirror17
Interior Lighting18
Exterior Lighting18
Dome Lamps18
Reading Lamps18
Windshield Wiper/Washer19
Windshield Washer19
Rainsense19
Climate Controls20
Rear Window Wiper/Washer20
Vehicle Features21
Transmission21
Driver Shift Control21
Steering Wheel Controls21
Cruise Control22
Infotainment System22
Driver Information Center23
Forward Collision Alert System23
Center (Dic)23
Lane Departure Warning24
Side Blind Zone24
Rear Vision Camera24
Ultrasonic Parking Assist24
Warning (Ldw)24
Alert (Sbza)24
System24
Storage Compartments25
Power Outlets25
Universal Remote System25
Tire Pressure Monitor26
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control26
Performance And Maintenance26
Engine Oil Life System27
Driving For Better Fuel Economy27
Resetting The Oil Life System27
Roadside Service28
Onstar ®28
Keys, Doors, And Windows29
Keys And Locks29
Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation31
Keyless Access Operation32
Keyless Unlocking/Locking From The Driver Door32
Keyless Unlocking/Locking From Passenger Doors33
Passive Locking33
Temporary Disable Passive Locking Feature33
Keyless Liftgate Opening33
Programming Without Recognized Transmitter34
Battery Replacement36
To Start The Vehicle36
Shutting The Engine Off After Remote Start38
Conditions In Which Remote Start Will Not Work38
Delayed Locking39
Inside The Vehicle39
Automatic Door Locks40
Lockout Protection40
Safety Locks40
Doors41
Manual Liftgate42
Power Liftgate42
Obstacle Detection Features44
Setting The Power Liftgate44
Manual Operation Of Power Liftgate44
Vehicle Security45
Vehicle Alarm System45
Arming The Alarm System45
Disarming The Alarm System46
Immobilizer46
Immobilizer Operation46
How To Detect A Tamper Condition46
Exterior Mirrors48
Convex Mirrors48
Power Mirrors48
Folding Mirrors48
Reverse Tilt Mirrors49
Power Folding Mirrors49
Resetting The Power Folding Mirrors49
Interior Mirrors50
Manual Rearview Mirror50
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror50
Power Windows50
Express-Down/Up Windows51
Programming The Power Windows51
Overload52
Window Lockout52
Sun Visors53
Sunroof53
Sunroof Switch53
Sunshade Switch54
Anti-Pinch Feature54
Seats And Restraints55
Head Restraints56
Front Seats56
Rear Seats57
Lumbar Adjustment58
Power Seat Adjustment58
Power Lumbar58
Thigh Support Adjustment59
Reclining Seatbacks59
Memory Seats60
Power Reclining Seatbacks60
Storing Memory Positions61
Manually Recalling Memory Positions61
Automatically Recalling Memory Positions61
Heated And Ventilated Front Seats62
Easy Exit Recall62
Remote Start Heated And Ventilated Seats63
Split Folding Seatbacks64
Folding The Seatbacks64
Raising The Seatbacks64
Heated Rear Seats65
Reclining The Seatbacks65
To Raise The Seatback65
Rear Seat Pass-Through Door66
How To Wear Safety Belt Properly67
Why Safety Belts Work67
Questions And Answers About Safety Belts67
Lap-Shoulder Belt68
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster69
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides70
Safety Belt Pretensioners70
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy72
Safety Belt Extender72
Safety System Check72
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After A Crash73
Safety Belt Care73
Airbag System74
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
If The On Indicator Is Lit For A Child Restraint82
If The Odd Indicator Is Lit For An Adult-Sized Occupant83
Additional Factors Affecting System Operation84
Servicing The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle85
Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle85
Airbag System Check86
Replacing Airbag System Parts After A Crash86
Child Restraints87
Older Children87
Infants And Young Children89
Child Restraint Systems91
Rear-Facing Infant Seat91
Forward-Facing Child Seat91
Securing An Add-On Child Restraint In The Vehicle92
Where To Put The Restraint93
Securing The Child Within The Child Restraint93
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children94
Lower Anchors95
Top Tether Anchor95
Lower Anchor And Top Tether Anchor Locations96
Head Restraint Removal And Reinstallation100
Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash101
Securing Child Restraints102
Storage107
Glove Box107
Cupholders108
Front Storage108
Armrest Storage108
Additional Storage Features109
Center Console Storage109
Cargo Cover109
Install The Cargo Cover110
Remove The Cargo Cover110
Cargo Tie-Downs111
Cargo Management System111
U-Rail113
Removing The Fence113
D-Ring Sliders114
Installing The Fence114
Storing The Fence114
Cargo Net115
Cargo Net Storage116
Roof Rack System117
Convenience Net117
Instruments And Controls119
Adjustment119
Controls120
To Adjust The Steering Wheel120
Heated Steering Wheel121
Horn121
Wipe Parking122
Wiper Arm Assembly Protection123
Rear Wiper Arm Assembly Protection123
Rear Window Wiper123
Washer123
Headlamp Washer124
Compass124
Clock124
Reverse Gear Wipes124
Setting The Time125
To Set The Date125
Cigarette Lighter126
Ashtrays126
Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators127
Instrument Cluster128
Cluster Application Displays129
Speedometer129
Navigation129
Audio129
Trip Odometer130
Tachometer130
Fuel Gauge130
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge131
Safety Belt Reminders132
Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light132
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light132
Second Row Passenger Belt Reminder Light132
Airbag Readiness Light133
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator133
Charging System Light134
Malfunction Indicator Lamp135
Light Flashing136
Light On Steady136
Brake System Warning Light137
Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs137
Electric Parking Brake Light138
Service Electric Parking Brake Light138
Antilock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light138
Lane Departure Warning (Ldw) Light139
Vehicle Ahead Indicator139
Traction Off Light140
Traction Control System (Tcs)/Stabilitrak Light140
Stabilitrak ® Off Light140
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light141
Tire Pressure Light141
Engine Oil Pressure Light142
Fuel Economy Light142
Low Fuel Warning Light142
When The Light Flashes First And Then Is On Steady142
Security Light143
High-Beam On Light143
Adaptive Forward Lighting143
Intellibeam Light143
Information Displays144
Front Fog Lamp Light144
Cruise Control Light144
Driver Information Center (Dic)144
Lamps On Reminder144
Dic Information Display Options145
Dic Information Displays145
Average Fuel Economy145
Instantaneous Fuel Economy145
Vehicle Messages147
Battery Voltage And Charging Messages147
Brake System Messages148
Compass Messages148
Cruise Control Messages148
Door Ajar Messages149
Engine Cooling System Messages150
Engine Oil Messages150
Engine Power Messages151
Key And Lock Messages151
Fuel System Messages151
Lamp Messages152
Object Detection System Messages152
Automatic Collision Prep Reduced153
Automatic Collision Prep Unavailable153
Forward Collision Alert Off153
Front Camera Blocked Clean Windshield153
Park Assist Off154
Rear Auto Brake And Park Assist Unavailable154
Service Automatic Collision Prep154
Service Driver Assist System154
Ride Control System Messages155
Airbag System Messages156
Security Messages156
Service Vehicle Messages156
Tire Messages156
Starting The Vehicle156
Transmission Messages157
Vehicle Reminder Messages157
Vehicle Personalization158
Vehicle Speed Messages158
Washer Fluid Messages158
Language159
Valet Mode159
Radio159
Audible Touch Feedback159
Climate And Air Quality160
Auto Fan Max Speed160
Air Quality Sensor160
Auto Defog160
Go Notifier161
Comfort And Convenience161
Auto Memory Recall161
Easy Exit Options161
Exit Lighting162
Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out162
Delayed Door Lock162
Remote Lock Feedback162
Remote Start Auto Heat Seats163
Passive Door Unlock163
Passive Door Lock163
Voice Mail Numbers163
Prompt Length164
Audio Feedback Speed164
Calibrate Touchscreen164
Turn Display Off164
Programming The Universal Remote System165
Universal Remote System Operation167
Using The Universal Remote System167
Erasing Universal Remote System Buttons167
Reprogramming A Single Universal Remote System Button168
Lighting169
Exterior Lamp Controls169
Intellibeam System170
Driving With Intellibeam170
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer171
Flash-To-Pass171
Daytime Running Lamps171
Adaptive Forward Lighting (Afl)172
Curve Lighting172
Twilight Sentinel173
Hazard Warning Flashers174
Turn And Lane-Change Signals174
Front Fog Lamps174
Instrument Panel Illumination Control175
Cargo Lamp175
Courtesy Lapms175
Lighting Features176
Entry Lighting176
Battery Load Management177
Battery Power Protection178
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver178
Infotainment179
Climate Control Systems181
Dual Automatic Climate Control System181
Climate Control Touch Screen182
Climate Control Status Screen182
Automatic Operation182
Manual Operation183
Air Delivery Mode Control183
Automatic Air Recirculation184
Rear Window Defogger185
Sensor185
Driver And Passenger Heated And Ventilated Seats185
Rear Climate Control System186
Air Vents187
Maintenance188
Passenger Compartment Air Filter188
Driving And Operating189
Driving Information190
Distracted Driving190
Defensive Driving191
Drunk Driving191
Control Of A Vehicle191
Braking191
Steering192
Off-Road Recovery192
Hydraulic Power Steering192
Curve Tips192
Loss Of Control193
Driving On Wet Roads193
Skidding193
Highway Hypnosis194
Hydroplaning194
Other Rainy Weather Tips194
Hill And Mountain Roads195
Winter Driving195
Driving On Snow Or Ice195
Blizzard Conditions196
If The Vehicle Is Stuck197
Rocking The Vehicle To Get It Out197
Vehicle Load Limits198
Tire And Loading Information Label198
Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit199
Certification Label201
Starting And Operating202
New Vehicle Break-In202
Adjustable Throttle And Brake Pedal203
Ignition Positions203
Starting The Gasoline Engine205
Service Only Mode205
Engine Heater207
Retained Accessory Power (Rap)207
To Use The Engine Coolant Heater207
Shifting Into Park208
Torque Lock208
Leaving The Vehicle With The Engine Running208
Shifting Out Of Park209
Parking Over Things That Burn209
Engine Exhaust209
Automatic Transmission210
Running The Vehicle While Parked210
Manual Mode212
Driver Shift Control (Dsc)212
Fuel Economy Mode214
Drive Systems215
All-Wheel Drive215
Antilock Brake System (Abs)215
Using Abs216
Braking In Emergencies216
Parking Brake216
Epb Apply216
Epb Release217
Automatic Epb Release217
Ride Control Systems218
Brake Assist218
Hill Start Assist (Hsa)218
Traction Control/Electronic218
Turning The Systems Off And On219
Limited-Slip Rear Axle220
Selective Ride Control220
Setting Cruise Control222
Resuming A Set Speed222
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control223
Using Cruise Control On Hills223
Ending Cruise Control223
Erasing Speed Memory223
Adaptive Cruise Control224
Setting Adaptive Cruise Control225
Selecting The Follow Distance226
Alerting The Driver227
Approaching And Following Vehicle227
Stationary Or Very Slow-Moving Objects228
Acc Automatically Disengages228
Notification To Resume Acc228
Acc Override229
Other Vehicle Lane Changes230
Driver Assistance Systems231
Ending Acc231
Cleaning The Sensing System231
Assistance Systems For Parking Or Backing232
Audible Or Safety Alert Seat232
Camera (Rvc)232
Turning The Features On Or Off236
Assistance Systems For Driving236
Forward Collision Alert (Fca)236
Detecting The Vehicle Ahead237
Collision Alert237
Selecting The Alert Timing238
Tailgating Alert238
Unnecessary Alerts239
Active Emergency Braking System239
Intelligent Brake Assist (Iba)239
Automatic Collision Preparation (Acp) System239
Brake Preparation240
Automatic Braking240
Side Blind Zone Alert (Sbza)241
Sbza Detection Zones241
Lane Departure Warning (Ldw)242
When The System Does Not244
Seem To Work Properly244
Recommended Fuel245
Use Of Seasonal Fuels245
Gasoline Specifications246
California Fuel Requirements246
Fuels In Foreign Countries246
Fuel Additives246
Filling The Tank247
Filling A Portable Fuel Container248
Trailer Towing249
General Towing Information249
Towing With A Stability Control System250
Following Distance250
Passing250
Backing Up250
Driving On Grades251
Parking On Hills251
Leaving After Parking On A Hill251
If Parking The Rig On A Hill:251
Weight Of The Trailer252
Maintenance When Trailer Towing252
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing252
Weight Of The Trailer Tongue253
Towing Equipment254
Hitches254
Total Weight On The Vehicle's Tires254
Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)255
Safety Chains255
Trailer Brakes255
Hitch Cover255
Conversions And Add-Ons256
Add-On Electrical Equipment256
Vehicle Care257
Vehicle Checks259
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements259
Accessories And Modifications259
Hood260
To Open The Hood260
Engine Compartment Overview261
Engine Cover262
Engine Oil263
Checking Engine Oil263
When To Add Engine Oil263
Selecting The Right Engine Oil264
Specification264
Viscosity Grade264
Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes265
When To Change Engine Oil265
Automatic Transmission Fluid266
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter266
How To Reset The Engine Oil Life System266
When To Inspect The Engine Air Cleaner/Filter266
How To Inspect The Engine Air Cleaner/Filter267
Cooling System268
Engine Coolant269
Checking Coolant270
How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank271
Engine Overheating272
If Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment273
If No Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment273
Power Steering Fluid274
Washer Fluid274
When To Check Power Steering Fluid274
How To Check Power Steering Fluid274
Brakes275
Adding Washer Fluid275
Brake Fluid276
Brake Pedal Travel276
Replacing Brake System Parts276
Battery278
Vehicle Storage278
Transfer Case278
Starter Switch Check278
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check279
Park Brake And P (Park) Mechanism Check279
Wiper Blade Replacement279
Front Wiper Blade Replacement280
Rear Wiper Brake Replacement280
To Remove The Cover280
Headlamp Aiming281
Bulb Replacement281
Halogen Bulbs281
High Intensity Discharge Lighting282
Headlamps282
Driver Side283
Passenger Side283
High/Low-Beam Headlamps284
Daytime Running Lamp (Drl)284
Turn Signal Lamps285
Front Turn Signal Lamp285
Back-Up Lamps286
License Plate Lamp287
Electrical System288
Electrical System Overload288
Replacement Bulbs288
Fuses And Circuit Breakers289
Engine Compartment Fuse Block289
Headlamp Wiring289
Windshield Wipers289
Instrument Panel Fuse Block292
Rear Compartment Fuse Block294
Wheels And Tires297
All-Season Tires298
Winter Tires298
Summer Tire298
S298
Tire Sidewall Labeling299
Tire Designations301
Tire Size301
Tire Terminology And Definitions301
Tire Pressure304
Tire Pressure For High-Speed Operation305
How To Check305
Tire Pressure Monitor System306
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation307
Tpms Malfunction Light And Message308
Tpms Sensor Matching Process309
Tire Inspection310
Tire Rotation311
When It Is Time For New Tires312
Buying New Tires313
Different Size Tires And Wheels314
Uniform Tire Quality Grading315
Treadwear315
Traction315
Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance316
Temperature316
Wheel Replacement316
Tire Chains317
Used Replacement Wheels317
If A Tire Goes Flat318
Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit319
Storing The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit320
Tire Sealant321
Removal And Installation Of The Sealant Canister327
Tire Changing328
Removing The Spare Tire And Tools328
Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire329
Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools333
Compact Spare Tire334
Jump Starting335
Towing The Vehicle339
Recreational Vehicle Towing339
Dinghy Towing339
Dolly Towing341
Appearance Care342
Exterior Care342
Locks342
Washing The Vehicle342
Finish Care343
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Moldings344
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses, Emblems, Decals And Stripes344
Air Intakes345
Windshield And Wiper Blades345
Weatherstrips345
Wheels And Trim - Aluminum Or Chrome346
Steering, Suspension And Chassis Components346
Body Component Lubrication346
Underbody Maintenance346
Interior Care347
Finish Damage347
Chemical Paint Spotting347
Interior Glass348
Speaker Covers348
Coated Moldings348
Fabric/Carpet/Suede348
Floor Mats350
Cargo Cover And Convenience Net350
Care Of Safety Belts350
Removing And Replacing The Floor Mats351
Service And Maintenance353
Maintenance Schedule355
Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance355
Engine Oil Change355
Special Application Services361
Additional Maintenance And Care362
Belts362
Fluids362
Hoses363
Lamps363
Shocks And Struts363
Tires363
Wheel Alignment364
Windshield364
Wiper Blades364
Recommended Fluids And Lubricants365
Maintenance Replacement Parts366
Technical Data371
Vehicle Identification371
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)371
Service Parts Identification Label371
Vehicle Data372
Capacities And Specifications372
Engine Drive Belt Routing374
Customer Information375
Customer Satisfaction Procedure375
Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy388
Event Data Recorders388
Radio Frequency Identification (Rfid)389
Radio Frequency Statement389
Onstar Overview391
Onstar Services392
Emergency392
Security392
Using Voice Commands During A Planned Route393
Get My Destination393
Connections393
Hands-Free Calling394
Calling 911 Emergency394
Retrieve My Number394
Store A Name Tag For Speed Dialing394
Onstar Additional Information395
Diagnostics395
Transferring Service395
Reactivation For Subsequent Owners395
Languages397
Potential Issues397
Global Positioning System397
Cellular And Gps Antennas397
Privacy398
Index401
Traction Control System407