wheel CADILLAC SRX 2011 2.G Owner's Manual

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y/z:Press theybutton to
select the next favorite radio station
or next CD, DVD, if equipped,
or MP3 track.
Press the
zbutton to select the
previous favorite radio station or
previous CD, DVD, if equipped,
or MP3 track.
+
x− (Volume): Press + to
increase the volume, press −to
decrease the volume.
b/g(Push to Talk): For vehicles
with an OnStar®, Bluetooth®,
or navigation system, press
to interact with those systems.
See Bluetooth (Overview ) on
page 7‑51 orBluetooth
(Infotainment Controls) on
page 7‑52 orBluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 7‑57,
the OnStar Owner's guide,
or the separate navigation
manual for more information.
/
c(End Call / Mute):
Press to
silence the vehicle speakers only.
Press again to turn the sound
on. For vehicles with OnStar
or Bluetooth systems, press to
reject an incoming call, or end
a current call.
SRCE: Press to select an audio
source.
Horn
Press near the horn symbols or
press on the steering wheel pad to
sound the horn.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper/washer lever
is located on the right side of the
steering column. With the ignition
in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/
START, move the windshield wiper
lever to select the wiper speed.
2: Fast wipes.
1: Slow wipes.

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The following may correct an
emissions system malfunction:
.Make sure the fuel cap is fully
installed. SeeFilling the Tank on
page 9‑52. The diagnostic
system can determine if the
fuel cap has been left off or
improperly installed. A loose or
missing fuel cap allows fuel to
evaporate into the atmosphere.
A few driving trips with the cap
properly installed should turn
the light off.
.Make sure the electrical system
is not wet. The system could be
wet if the vehicle was driven
through a deep puddle of water.
The condition is usually
corrected when the electrical
system dries out. A few driving
trips should turn the light off.
.Make sure to fuel the vehicle
with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality
causes the engine not to run as
efficiently as designed and can
cause: stalling after start-up,
stalling when the vehicle is
changed into gear, misfiring,
hesitation on acceleration,
or stumbling on acceleration.
These conditions might go away
once the engine is warmed up.
If one or more of these
conditions occurs, change
the fuel brand used. It will
require at least one full tank
of the proper fuel to turn the
light off.
See Recommended Fuel on
page 9‑47.
If none of the above have made
the light turn off, your dealer can
check the vehicle. The dealer
has the proper test equipment
and diagnostic tools to fix any
mechanical or electrical problems
that might have developed.Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance Programs
Some state/provincial and local
governments may have programs
to inspect the on-vehicle emission
control equipment. For the
inspection, the emission system
test equipment is connected
to the vehicle’s Data Link
Connector (DLC).
The DLC is under the instrument
panel to the left of the steering
wheel. See your dealer if assistance
is needed.

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If the regular brake system warning
light is not on, the vehicle still has
brakes, but not antilock brakes.
If the regular brake system warning
light is also on, the vehicle does not
have antilock brakes and there is
a problem with the regular brakes.
SeeBrake System Warning Light on
page 5‑22.
See Brake System Messages on
page 5‑33 for all brake‐related DIC
messages.
Traction Off Light
This light comes on briefly while
starting the engine. If it does not,
have the vehicle serviced by your
dealer. If the system is working
normally, the indicator light then
turns off. The traction off light comes on when
the Traction Control System (TCS)
has been turned off by pressing and
releasing the traction control button.
This light and the StabiliTrak Off
light come on when StabiliTrak is
turned off.
If the Traction Control System (TCS)
is off, wheelspin is not limited.
Adjust driving accordingly.
See
Traction Control System (TCS)
on page 9‑34 andStabiliTrak
®
System on page 9‑35 for more
information.
StabiliTrak®OFF Light
This light comes on when the
StabiliTrak system is turned off by
pressing the StabiliTrak/TCS button.
If the Traction Control System (TCS)
is off, wheel spin is not limited.
When the StabiliTrak system is off,
the system does not assist in
controlling the vehicle. Adjust
driving accordingly.
The warning light goes off when
traction control and the StabiliTrak
system are enabled.
See Traction Control System (TCS)
on page 9‑34 andStabiliTrak
®
System on page 9‑35 for more
information.

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DIC Operation and Displays
The DIC has different displays
which can be accessed by using
the DIC buttons located on the turn
signal lever located on the left side
of the steering wheel. The DIC
displays trip, fuel, vehicle system
information, and warning messages
if a system problem is detected.
The bottom of the DIC display
shows what position the shift
lever is in and the odometer.
The direction the vehicle is driving
will be shown on the top of the
display.DIC Buttons
A.
SET/CLR (Set/Clear): Use this
button to set or clear the menu
item when it is displayed.
B.
w x(Thumbwheel): Use
the thumbwheel to scroll
through the items in each menu.
A small marker will move up or
down the side of the display as
you scroll through the items.
This shows where each item
is in the menu.
C. MENU: Press this button to get
to the Trip/Fuel Menu and the
Vehicle Information Menu.
Trip/Fuel Menu Items
Press the MENU button on the
turn signal lever until Trip/Fuel
Information Menu is displayed.
Use the thumbwheel to scroll
through the following menu items:
.Trip
.Average Fuel Economy or
Average Fuel Economy and
Instantaneous Fuel Economy
.Fuel Range
.Fuel Used
.Average Vehicle Speed
.Timer
.Navigation Turn by Turn
.Speed and Curve Assist
.Digital Speedometer
.Blank

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Turn by Turn
This display is used for the OnStar
or Navigation System Turn-by-Turn
guidance. See the OnStar Owner's
Guide or the Navigation manual,
if the vehicle has navigation, for
more information.
Speed and Curve Assist
This display will show the speed
limit or the advised speed as
determined by the information
provided by the navigation system.
If the map disc loaded in the
navigation system is out of date, this
display may not provide accurate
information. See the Navigation
manual for more information.
Digital Speedometer
The speedometer shows how
fast the vehicle is moving in either
kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles
per hour (mph). The speedometer
cannot be reset.
Blank Display
This display shows no information.Vehicle Information Menu
Items
Press the MENU button on the
turn signal lever until Vehicle
Information Menu is displayed.
Use the thumbwheel to scroll
through the following menu items:
.Tire Pressure
.Remaining Oil Life
.Battery Voltage
.Unit
.Blank
Tire Pressure
The display will show a vehicle
with the approximate pressures
of all four tires. Tire pressure is
displayed in either kilopascal (kPa)
or in pounds per square inch (psi).
See Tire Pressure Monitor System
on page 10‑63 andTire Pressure
Monitor Operation on page 10‑64
for more information. Remaining Oil Life
This display shows an estimate
of the oil's remaining useful life.
If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is
displayed, that means 99% of the
current oil life remains.
When the remaining oil life is low,
the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message will appear on the display.
See
Engine Oil Messages on
page 5‑35. The oil should be
changed as soon as possible.
See Engine Oil on page 10‑10.
In addition to the engine oil life
system monitoring the oil life,
additional maintenance is
recommended in the Maintenance
Schedule in this manual. See
Scheduled Maintenance on
page 11‑2 for more information.
Remember, the Oil Life display
must be reset after each oil
change. It will not reset itself.
Also, be careful not to reset
the Oil Life display accidentally
at any time other than when
the oil has just been changed.

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It cannot be reset accurately
until the next oil change.
To reset the engine oil life system
press the SET/CLR button while
the Oil Life display is active.
SeeEngine Oil Life System on
page 10‑14.
Battery Voltage
This display, available on some
vehicles, shows the current battery
voltage. If the voltage is in the
normal range, the value will display.
For example, the display may
read Battery Voltage 15.0 Volts.
The vehicle's charging system
regulates voltage based on the
state of the battery. The battery
voltage can fluctuate while viewing
this information on the DIC. This is
normal. See Charging System Light
on page 5‑19 for more information.
If there is a problem with the battery
charging system, the DIC will
display a message. See Battery
Voltage and Charging Messages on
page 5‑33. Unit
Move the thumbwheel up or
down to switch between metric or
English when the Unit display is
active. Press SET/CLR to confirm
the setting. This will change the
displays on the cluster and DIC
to either metric or English
measurements.
Blank Display
This display shows no information.
Compass
The vehicle may have a compass
display in the Driver Information
Center (DIC). See
Compass on
page 5‑7.
Vehicle Messages
Messages displayed on the DIC
indicate the status of the vehicle or
some action that may be needed
to correct a condition. Multiple
messages may display one after
the other.
The messages that do not
require immediate action can be
acknowledged and cleared by
pressing SET/CLR. The messages
that require immediate action cannot
be cleared until that action is
performed. All messages should be
taken seriously and clearing the
messages does not correct the
problem.

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Lamp Messages
AFL (ADAPTIVE FORWARD
LIGHTING) LAMPS NEED
SERVICE
This message displays when
the Adaptive Forward Lighting
(AFL) system is disabled and
needs service. See your dealer.
SeeAdaptive Forward Lighting
(AFL) on page 6‑3 for more
information.
AUTOMATIC LIGHT
CONTROL ON
This message is displayed when
the exterior lamp control is in AUTO
and the lights have turned on.
See Twilight Sentinel on page 6‑4.
AUTOMATIC LIGHT
CONTROL OFF
This message is displayed when
the exterior lamp control is in AUTO
and the lights have turned off.
SeeTwilight Sentinel on page 6‑4.
XXX TURN INDICATOR
FAILURE
When one of the turn signals is
out, this message displays to show
which bulb needs to be replaced.
See your dealer to have the front
turn signal bulbs replaced. See Turn
Signal Lamps on page 10‑41 and
Replacement Bulbs on page 10‑45
for more information on the rear
turn signal bulb replacement.
TURN SIGNAL ON
This message is displayed if
the turn signal has been left on.
Turn off the turn signal.
Object Detection System
Messages
PARK ASSIST OFF
This message is displayed when the
park assist system has been turned
off. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist
on page 9‑40.
SERVICE PARK ASSIST
This message is displayed if there
is a problem with the park assist
system. Take the vehicle to your
dealer for service.
Ride Control System
Messages
SERVICE REAR AXLE
This message displays when there
is a problem with the All-Wheel
Drive (AWD) System. See your
dealer for service.
SERVICE STABILITRAK
This message displays if there
is a problem with the StabiliTrak®
system. See StabiliTrak®System on
page 9‑35.
SERVICE SUSPENSION
SYSTEM
This message displays if there is
a problem with the selective ride
control. See Selective Ride Control
on page 9‑37.

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Auto Rear Defog
This will allow you to turn the auto
rear defog on or off.
Press the MENU / SELECT
knob when Auto Rear Defog is
highlighted to open the menu.
Turn the knob to highlight On or
Off. Press the knob to confirm the
selection and move back to the
last menu.
Comfort and Convenience
Select the Comfort and
Convenience menu and the
following will be displayed:
.Easy Exit Driver Seat
.Chime Volume
.Reverse Tilt Mirror
.Auto Wipe in Reverse GearEasy Exit Driver Seat
This allows you to turn the easy
exit driver seat feature on or off.
When on, this feature will move the
drivers seat rearward upon turning
the ignition off and the driver door
opened. This may be performed to
make it easier to exit the vehicle.
See
Power Seat Adjustment on
page 3‑4 for more information.
Press the MENU / SELECT knob
when Easy Exit Driver Seat is
highlighted. Turn the knob to select
On or Off. Press the knob to confirm
and go back to the last menu.
Chime Volume
This allows the selection of the
chime volume level.
Press the MENU / SELECT knob
when Chime Volume is highlighted.
Turn the knob to select Normal or
High. Press the knob to confirm and
go back to the last menu. Reverse Tilt Mirror
This allows you to turn the reverse
tilt mirror feature on or off. When
on, both the driver and passenger
mirrors will tilt downward when
vehicle is shifted to R (Reverse)
to improve visibility of the ground
near the rear wheels. They will
return to their previous driving
position when the vehicle is shifted
out of R (Reverse), the ignition is
turned to OFF, or the vehicle is left
in reverse.
Press the MENU / SELECT
knob when Reverse Tilt Mirror is
highlighted. Turn the knob to select
Driver & Passenger or Off. Press
the knob to confirm and go back to
the last menu.

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Curve Lighting
The Xenon light beam pivots based
on the steering wheel position and
vehicle speed of at least 10 km/h
(6 mph). The headlamps shine at
an angle of up to 15 degrees to the
right or left of the direction of travel.
Highway Lighting
If the vehicle is traveling straight
continuously at high speeds, the
light beam automatically raises
slightly to increase the headlamp
range.
City Lighting
If the vehicle speed is less than
50 km/h (31 mph), the headlamp
range is automatically reduced.Twilight Sentinel
This feature automatically turns the
lamps on and off. A light sensor on
top of the instrument panel makes
the Twilight Sentinel
®work, so be
sure it is not covered.
With Twilight Sentinel the following
will happen:
.When it is dark enough outside,
and the exterior lamps control
is in the AUTO position, the
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
go off, and the headlamps and
parking lamps come on. The
other lamps that come on with
the headlamps also come on.
.When it is bright enough outside,
the headlamps go off, and the
DRL come on, as long as the
exterior lamp switch is in the
AUTO position. See Exterior
Lamp Controls on page 6‑1. If the vehicle is started in a dark
garage, the automatic headlamp
system comes on immediately.
If it is light outside when the vehicle
leaves the garage, there is a
slight delay before the automatic
headlamp system changes to
the DRL. During that delay, the
instrument panel cluster may not
be as bright as usual. Make sure
the instrument panel brightness
control is in full bright position.
See
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control on page 6‑6 for more
information.
The vehicle can be idled with the
lamps off, even when it is dark
outside. After starting the vehicle,
turn the exterior lamp control to off,
then release it. The lamps will
remain off until the control is turned
to off again.

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Front Fog Lamps
For vehicles with front fog lamps,
the button is located on the exterior
lamp control, on the outboard side
of the steering wheel.
The ignition and the low‐beam
headlamps must be on to turn on
the fog lamps.
#:Press to turn the fog lamps
on or off. An indicator light on the
instrument panel cluster comes on
when the fog lamps are on.
The fog lamps come on together
with the parking lamps.
If the high‐beam headlamps are
turned on, the fog lamps will turn off.
If the high‐beam headlamps are
turned off, the fog lamps will turn
back on again.
Some localities have laws that
require the headlamps to be on
along with the fog lamps.
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel
Illumination Control
This feature controls the brightness
of the instrument panel lights.
D(Instrument Panel
Brightness): Turn the thumbwheel
up or down to brighten or dim the
instrument panel lights.
Cargo Lamp
The cargo lamp is located over the
rear compartment and is controlled
by the dome lamp. See Dome
Lamps on page 6‑6.
Courtesy Lamps
The courtesy lamps come on
automatically when any door is
opened and the dome lamp is in
the door position.
Dome Lamps
The dome lamp controls are located
in the overhead console.
To change the dome lamp settings,
press the following:
*(Dome Lamp Override): Turns
the lamp off, even when a door
is open.
1(Door): The lamp comes on
automatically when a door is
opened.
+(On): Turns the dome lamp on.