sport mode CADILLAC SRX 2004 1.G Owners Manual

Driver Shift Control (DSC)
Your automatic transmission has a Driver Shift Control
(DSC) feature that allows you to change gears similar to
a manual transmission. To use the DCS feature:
1. Slide the shift lever over from AUTOMATIC
OVERDRIVE (D) to the right DSC area.
When the transmission is
in DSC mode the sport
mode light in the
instrument panel cluster
will come on.
2. Press the shift lever forward to upshift or rearward
to downshift.
Also the odometer on the instrument panel cluster will
change to show gear range.While using the DSC feature the vehicle will have rmer
shifting and increased performance. You can use this
for sport driving or when climbing hills to stay in
gear longer or to down shift for more power.
The transmission will only allow you to shift into
gears appropriate for the vehicle speed and rpm.
The transmission will not automatically shift to the
next higher gear if the engine rpm is too high.
All-Wheel Drive
If your vehicle is equipped with this feature, engine
power is sent to all four wheels all the time.
This is like four-wheel drive, but it is fully automatic.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-7
Horn.............................................................3-7
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-8
Windshield Wiper Lever.................................3-14
Cruise Control..............................................3-17
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-18
Interior Lamps..............................................3-20
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)............3-22
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-24
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-25
Climate Controls............................................3-26
Dual Climate Control System..........................3-26
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-31
Rear Air Conditioning System.........................3-33
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-34
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-35
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-36
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-37
Tachometer.................................................3-38
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-39Air Bag Readiness Light................................3-39
Charging System Light..................................3-40
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-41
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-42
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light......3-42
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light........3-43
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-43
Tire Pressure Light.......................................3-44
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-44
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-48
Sport Mode Light..........................................3-49
Security Light...............................................3-49
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-49
Lights On Reminder......................................3-49
Cruise Control Light......................................3-50
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-50
Fuel Gage...................................................3-50
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-51
System Controls...........................................3-51
Status of Vehicle Systems.............................3-53
DIC Main Menu............................................3-60
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-64
DIC Vehicle Personalization............................3-73
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Sport Mode Light
This light will come on
while the Driver Shift
Control (DSC) feature
is in use.
When you stop using the DSC feature, the light will go
out. If it stays on, your vehicle may need service.
See your dealer. See “Driver Shift Control (DSC)” under
Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-25for
more information.
Security Light
For information
regarding this light,
seeTheft-Deterrent
System on page 2-17.
Fog Lamp Light
This light will come on
when the fog lamps
are in use.
The light will go out when the fog lamps are turned off.
See “Fog Lamps” underTurn Signal/Multifunction
Lever on page 3-8for more information.
Lights On Reminder
This light comes on
whenever the parking
lamps are on.
See “Headlamps On Reminder” underTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-8for more
information.
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Using DSP
Available only with the premium Bose®audio system,
this feature is used to provide a choice of ve different
listening experiences: DSP normal, talk, spacious, rear
seat and driver seat. DSP can be used while listening to
the radio or the CD player. The radio keeps separate
DSP settings for each band, preset, and source.
To select a DSP choice, perform the following steps:
1. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to enter the main menu.
2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until one of the ve
settings appears on the display.
3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to select a DSP setting.
4. Press the CLR button to exit the display. To return
to the original display, repeatedly press the CLR
button or wait for the display to time out.
DSP NORMAL:This setting provides the best overall
audio performance for all passengers. DSP NORMAL
will not be displayed when in this mode.
TALK:This setting should be used when listening to
non-musical material such as news, talk shows,
sports broadcasts, and books on tape. Talk makes
spoken words sound very clear.SPACIOUS:This setting is used to make the listening
space seem larger.
REAR SEAT:This setting adjusts the audio to give
the rear seat passenger(s) the best possible sound
quality. Sound quality for the front seat passengers may
be different when this setting is used.
DRIVER SEAT:This setting adjusts the audio to give
the driver the best possible sound quality. Sound quality
for the front and rear seat passenger(s) may be
different when this setting is used.
RDS Messages
ALERT:Alert warns of local and national emergencies.
When, an alert announcement comes on the current
radio station or a related network station, ALERT
will appear on the display. You will hear the
announcement, even if the volume is muted or a CD is
playing. If a CD is playing, play will stop during the
announcement. You will not be able to turn off
alert announcements. If the radio tunes to a related
network station for the announcement, it will return to the
original station when the announcement is nished.
ALERT will not be affected by tests of the emergency
broadcast system. This feature is not supported by
all RDS stations.
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Cleaning
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-94
Outside of Your Vehicle................................5-97
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-99
Weatherstrips..............................................5-96
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels.......5-98
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.......................5-97
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet....................................5-94
Cleaning Glass Surfaces..................................5-96
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components.................5-95
Cleaning Leather............................................5-95
Cleaning the DVD Player...............................3-123
Cleaning the Mirror.................................2-35, 2-37
Cleaning the Speaker Covers...........................5-95
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel...........5-95
Cleaning the Video Screen.............................3-123
Cleaning Tires................................................5-99
Cleaning Vinyl................................................5-95
Cleaning Windshield and Wiper Blades..............5-98
Cleaning Wood Panels....................................5-95
Climate Control System
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-34
Dual..........................................................3-26
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-31
Rear Air Conditioning System........................3-33
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-93
Compass Calibration.......................................2-36
Compass Operation.........................................2-36
Compass Variance..........................................2-36Congurable Radio Display Keys.....................3-109
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-6
Convenience Net............................................2-47
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-43
Engine Temperature Warning Light.................3-43
Heater, Engine............................................2-24
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-28
Cooling System..............................................5-31
Cruise Control........................................3-11, 3-17
Cruise Control Light........................................3-50
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-45
Current and Past Model Order Forms................7-12
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-7
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone
(TTY) Users.............................................. 7-4
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities................................................ 7-5
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors.......7-10
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian
Government............................................7-10
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States
Government............................................7-10
Roadside Service.......................................... 7-5
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-11
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L
Lamps
Exterior......................................................3-18
Interior.......................................................3-20
Lap-Shoulder Belt...................................1-15, 1-24
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-42
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-44
Leaving Your Vehicle.......................................2-11
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine
Running.....................................................2-31
Left Rear Door Ajar.........................................3-68
Level Control..................................................4-52
Lift Gate Ajar.................................................3-68
Liftgate..........................................................2-12
Light
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-39
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-42
Brake System Warning.................................3-41
Charging System.........................................3-40
Cruise Control.............................................3-50
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning.............3-43
Fog Lamp..................................................3-49
Highbeam On.............................................3-50
Lights On Reminder.....................................3-49Light (cont.)
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-44
Oil Pressure...............................................3-48
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-39
Security.....................................................3-49
Sport Mode................................................3-49
TCS Warning Light......................................3-42
Tire Pressure..............................................3-44
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..........3-42
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror...............................2-16
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-47
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving..........4-18
Lockout Protection..........................................2-11
Locks
Central Door Unlocking System....................... 2-9
Delayed Locking........................................... 2-9
Door........................................................... 2-8
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-11
Lockout Protection.......................................2-11
Power Door.................................................. 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-10
Loss of Control...............................................4-16
Luggage Carrier..............................................2-46
Lumbar
Power Controls............................................. 1-3
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Seats (cont.)
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-7
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-4
Stowable Seat.............................................. 1-8
Secondary Latch System.................................5-82
Securing a Child Restraint
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-44
Rear Seat Position......................................1-44
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-48
Security Light.................................................3-49
Sensors.........................................................3-29
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.............................................. 5-5
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-44
Publications Ordering Information...................7-11
Service AC (Air Conditioning) System................3-69
Service Air Bag..............................................3-69
Service Bulletins.............................................7-11
Service Charging System.................................3-69
Service Electrical System.................................3-69
Service Fuel System.......................................3-70
Service Idle Control.........................................3-70
Service Manuals.............................................7-11
Service Stability System Message.....................3-70
Service Steering System..................................3-71Service Suspension System.............................3-71
Service Theft System......................................3-71
Service Tire Monitor System.............................3-71
Service Transmission.......................................3-71
Service Vehicle Soon......................................3-71
Setting Preset Stations....................................3-97
Setting the Time.............................................3-93
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)..........................3-98
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-99
Shift Lock Release..........................................2-27
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-30
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-32
Skidding........................................................4-16
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-34
Specications, Capacities...............................5-111
Speedometer..................................................3-37
Sport Mode Light............................................3-49
Stabilitrak
®System.........................................4-11
Stability System Engaged Message...................3-70
Stability System Off Message...........................3-70
Stability System Ready Message.......................3-70
Stalling on an Incline.......................................4-27
Starting Disabled – Remove Key.......................3-71
Starting Disabled – Throttle Problem..................3-72
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-23
Status of Vehicle Systems, DIC........................3-53
Steering........................................................4-12
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