Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (1,1) 2012 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual M In Brief . 1-1 Seats and Restraints . 3-1 Lighting . 6-1 Instrument Panel . 1-2 Head Restraints . 3-2 Exterior Lighting . 6-1 Initial Drive Information . 1-4 Front Seats . 3-4 Interior Lighting . 6-7 Vehicle Features . 1-16 Rear Seats . 3-11 Lighting Features . 6-8 Performance and Safety Belts . 3-14 Maintenance . 1-21 Airbag System . 3-23 Infotainment System . 7-1 Child Restraints . 3-36 Introduction . 7-1 Keys, Doors, and Radio . 7-11 Windows . 2-1 Storage . 4-1 Audio Players . 7-19 Keys and Locks . 2-2 Storage Compartments . 4-1 Rear Seat Infotainment . 7-35 Doors . 2-14 Additional Storage Features . 4-3 Phone . 7-47 Vehicle Security. 2-18 Roof Rack System . 4-11 Trademarks and License Exterior Mirrors . 2-20 Agreements . 7-70 Interior Mirrors . 2-22 Instruments and Controls . 5-1 Windows . 2-23 Controls . 5-2 Climate Controls . 8-1 Roof . 2-27 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Climate Control Systems . 8-1 Indicators . 5-10 Air Vents . 8-6 Information Displays . 5-28 Maintenance . 8-7 Vehicle Messages . 5-32 Vehicle Personalization . 5-40 Universal Remote System . 5-46 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (2,1) 2012 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual M Driving and Operating . 9-1 Electrical System . 10-41 Technical Data . 12-1 Driving Information . 9-2 Wheels and Tires . 10-49 Vehicle Identification . 12-1 Starting and Operating . 9-16 Jump Starting . 10-88 Vehicle Data . 12-2 Engine Exhaust . 9-24 Towing. 10-92 Automatic Transmission . 9-26 Appearance Care . 10-96 Customer Information . 13-1 Drive Systems . 9-30 Customer Information . 13-1 Brakes . 9-30 Service and Maintenance . 11-1 Reporting Safety Defects . 13-18 Ride Control Systems . 9-34 General Information . 11-1 Vehicle Data Recording and Cruise Control . 9-37 Cadillac Premium Care Privacy. 13-20 Maintenance . 11-3 Object Detection Systems . 9-40 OnStar . 14-1 Fuel . 9-46 Maintenance Schedule . 11-4 Special Application OnStar Overview. 14-1 Towing. 9-52 OnStar Services . 14-2 Conversions and Add-Ons . 9-60 Services . 11-9 Additional Maintenance OnStar Additional Vehicle Care . 10-1 and Care . 11-10 Information . 14-5 General Information . 10-2 Recommended Fluids, Index . i-1 Vehicle Checks . 10-4 Lubricants, and Parts . 11-13 Headlamp Aiming . 10-28 Maintenance Records . 11-16 Bulb Replacement . 10-31 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Introduction iii This manual describes features that Canadian Vehicle Owners may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are Propriétaires Canadiens options that you did not purchase or A French language copy of this due to changes subsequent to the manual can be obtained from your printing of this owner manual. dealer or from: Please refer to the purchase The names, logos, emblems, documentation relating to your On peut obtenir un exemplaire de slogans, vehicle model names, and specific vehicle to confirm each of ce guide en français auprès du vehicle body designs appearing in the features found on your vehicle. concessionnaire ou à l'adresse this manual including, but not limited For vehicles first sold in Canada, suivante: to, GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC, substitute the name “General the CADILLAC Crest and Wreath, Helm, Incorporated Motors of Canada Limited” for and SRX are trademarks and/or P.O. Box 07130 Cadillac Motor Car Division Detroit, MI 48207 service marks of General Motors wherever it appears in this manual. LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, 1-800-551-4123 or licensors. Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française www.helminc.com Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 20892406 A First Printing © 2011 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (4,1) iv Introduction Using this Manual Symbols { WARNING To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and the vehicle, use the Index in the These mean there is something labels that use symbols instead of back of the manual. It is an that could hurt you or other text. Symbols are shown along with alphabetical list of what is in the people. the text describing the operation or manual and the page number where information relating to a specific it can be found. component, control, message, Notice: This means there is gauge, or indicator. something that could result in Danger, Warnings, and property or vehicle damage. This M : This symbol is shown when Cautions would not be covered by the you need to see your owner manual vehicle's warranty. for additional instructions or Warning messages found on vehicle information. labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or * : This symbol is shown when reduce them. you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or Danger indicates a hazard with a information. high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. Warning or Caution indicates a A circle with a slash through it hazard that could result in injury or is a safety symbol which means death. “Do Not,”“Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.” Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Introduction v Vehicle Symbol Chart " : Charging System * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp Here are some additional symbols I : Cruise Control : : Oil Pressure that may be found on the vehicle g and what they mean. For more B : Engine Coolant Temperature : Outside Power Foldaway information on the symbol, refer to O : Exterior Lamps Mirrors the Index. } # : Fog Lamps : Power 0 : Adjustable Pedals / . : Fuel Gauge : Remote Vehicle Start : Airbag Readiness Light > 9 + : Fuses : Safety Belt Reminders : Air Conditioning # 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) Changer d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak % : Audio Steering Wheel ( : Heated Steering Wheel M : Windshield Washer Fluid Controls or OnStar® j : LATCH System Child $ : Brake System Warning Light Restraints Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (6,1) vi Introduction 2 NOTES Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (1,1) In Brief 1-1 Throttle and Brake Pedal Performance and Maintenance In Brief Adjustment . 1-12 Traction Control Interior Lighting . 1-12 System (TCS) . 1-21 Exterior Lighting . 1-13 StabiliTrak® System . 1-22 Instrument Panel Windshield Wiper/Washer . 1-13 Instrument Panel . 1-2 Tire Pressure Monitor . 1-22 Climate Controls . 1-15 Tire Sealant and Initial Drive Information Transmission . 1-15 Compressor Kit . 1-22 Initial Drive Information . 1-4 Engine Oil Life System . 1-23 Vehicle Features Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . 1-23 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Radio(s) . 1-16 System . 1-4 Driving for Better Fuel Satellite Radio . 1-17 Economy . 1-23 Remote Vehicle Start . 1-5 Portable Audio Devices . 1-17 Door Locks . 1-5 ® Roadside Service . 1-24 Bluetooth . 1-18 OnStar® . 1-24 Liftgate . 1-5 Mobile Apps . 1-18 Windows . 1-6 Steering Wheel Controls . 1-18 Seat Adjustment . 1-7 Cruise Control . 1-19 Memory Features . 1-8 Navigation System . 1-19 Heated and Ventilated Driver Information Seats . 1-9 Center (DIC) . 1-20 Head Restraint Adjustment . 1-9 Rear Vision Safety Belts . 1-10 Camera (RVC) . 1-20 Passenger Sensing Ultrasonic Parking Assist . 1-20 System . 1-10 Storage Compartments . 1-20 Mirror Adjustment . 1-11 Power Outlets . 1-21 Steering Wheel Universal Remote System . 1-21 Adjustment . 1-12 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (2,1) 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (3,1) In Brief 1-3 A. Air Vents on page 8‑6. I. Safety Locks on page 2‑13. P. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5 4. B. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. Power Door Locks on ‑ See Turn and Lane-Change page 2‑12. Rear Window Wiper/Washer on Signals on page 6‑6. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 5‑6. Driver Information Center (DIC) page 6‑5. Q. Heated and Ventilated Front Controls. See Driver Information J. Exterior Lamp Controls on Seats on page 3‑10 Center (DIC) on page 5 28. (If Equipped). ‑ page 6‑1. C. Cruise Control on page 9 37. R. Parking Brake on page 9 31. ‑ Front Fog Lamps on page 6‑6 ‑ Heated Steering Wheel on (If Equipped). S. Shift Lever. See Shifting Into page 5‑3 (If Equipped). Instrument Panel Illumination Park on page 9‑22. D. Instrument Cluster on Control on page 6‑7. T. StabiliTrak® System on page 5‑11. K. Data Link Connector (DLC) page 9‑35. E. Steering Wheel Controls on (Out of View). See Malfunction Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 5‑2. Indicator Lamp on page 5‑18. page 9‑40 (If Equipped). F. AM-FM Radio on page 7‑11. L. Steering Wheel Adjustment on Economy Mode (If Equipped). Navigation System page 5‑2. See Fuel Economy Mode on page 9 29 (If Equipped). See Navigation M. Horn on page 5‑3. ‑ System Manual. N. Adjustable Pedal Control U. Dual Automatic Climate Control G. Driver Information Center (DIC) (If Equipped). See Adjustable System on page 8‑1. Display. See Driver Information Throttle and Brake Pedal on Center (DIC) on page 5‑28. page 9‑17. H. Clock (Analog Clock) on O. Start/Stop Button. See Ignition page 5‑7 or Clock (Digital Positions on page 9‑18. Clock) on page 5‑7. Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (4,1) 1-4 In Brief Initial Drive 8 : Press and hold to open the Information liftgate.