ignition CADILLAC SRX 2013 2.G User Guide

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-23
The power windows:
.Can be operated with the
ignition in ACC/ACCESSORY or
ON/RUN/START.
.Can be operated within
10 minutes of switching the
ignition off. SeeRetained
Accessory Power (RAP) on
page 9‑19.
.Will stop operation when any
door is opened. Press or pull the switch part of the
way to open or close the window.
Express-Down/Up Windows
Windows that have the
express-down/up feature allow the
windows to be lowered and raised
fully without holding the window
switch. Press the window switch
fully and release it to activate the
express-down feature. Pull the
window switch fully up and release it
to activate the express-up feature.
The express mode can be canceled
at any time by briefly pressing or
pulling the switch.
Programming the Power
Windows
Programming the power windows
may be necessary if the vehicle's
battery has been disconnected or
discharged.
If the window will not express up
after power has been restored and a
message is displayed in the Driver
Information Center:
1. Close all doors.
2. Place the ignition in ACC/
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/
START.
3. From any partial open position, close the window and continue
to pull the switch briefly after the
window has fully closed.
Obstacle Detection Feature
The Obstacle Detection Feature is
part of the express-up feature and is
active:
.In the middle and upper portions
of the window opening.
.During window up movements.
.In ignition OFF during all window
up movements and during
express-up window movements
in ignition ON/RUN/START.

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2-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows
If there is something blocking the
window during automatic closing,
the window will reverse direction
for a short distance. Weather
conditions such as extreme cold
and/or ice may cause the window to
auto-reverse. The window will return
to normal operation once the object
or condition is removed.
If conditions prevent the window
from closing and the window
continues to auto-reverse, it is
possible to close the window with
the ignition in ON/RUN/START by
holding the window switch in the
partially or fully pulled up position.
Release of the switch from the
partially pulled up position will cause
the window to stop. Release of the
switch from the fully pulled up
position will activate the express-up
and related obstacle detection
features.Overload
If the windows are repeatedly
operated within a short time, the
window operation is disabled for a
short time.
Remote Window Operation
The vehicle may have remote
operating windows that will open
all the windows from outside the
vehicle by pressing and holding
K
on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter.
Window Lockout
This feature prevents the rear
passenger windows from operating,
except from the driver position.
Press
v{to activate the rear
window lockout, the indicator light in
the switch illuminates.
The rear door lock safety locks are
also enabled. See Safety Locks on
page 2‑12.
Press
v {again to deactivate the
rear window lockout.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-25
If a rear door handle is pulled when
the safety lock is deactivated, that
door will remain locked and the
indicator light may flash. Release
the handle, then press the safety
lock twice to deactivate the safety
locks.
Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to block
glare. If equipped, detach the sun
visor from the center mount to pivot
to the side window or to extend
along the rod.
Roof
Sunroof
On vehicles with a sunroof, the
switches are on the overhead
console.
The sunroof only operates when the
ignition is in ON/RUN/START or
ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained
Accessory Power (RAP). See
Ignition Positions on page 9‑16and
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
on page 9‑19.
1. Sunroof Switch
2. Sunshade Switch
Sunroof Switch
Vent: To vent the sunroof, press
the rear of the sunroof switch (1) to
the first detent and release, the
sunroof will open to the vent
position.

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Seats and Restraints 3-7
2. Push and pull on the seatback tomake sure it is locked.
Power Reclining Seatbacks
To adjust a power seatback,
if available:
.Tilt the top of the control
rearward to recline.
.Tilt the top of the control forward
to raise.
Memory Seats
If equipped, the “1,” “2,”and MEM
buttons on the outboard side of the
driver seat are used to manually
save and recall the positions of the
driver seat, outside mirrors, and
adjustable throttle and brake pedal
positions. Storing Memory Positions
To save positions to the
“1”and “2”
buttons:
1. Adjust the driver seat, seatback recliner, both outside mirrors,
and adjustable pedals to the
desired driving positions.
2. Press and hold MEM (Memory) and “1”at the same time until a
beep sounds.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for a second driver using “2.”
Manually Recalling Memory
Positions
Press and hold "1" or "2" to
manually recall the previously
stored memory positions. Releasing
"1” or "2" before the stored positions
are reached stops the recall.
There is also the ability to press and
release “1”or“2” to manually recall
the previously stored memory
positions. The ignition must be
in ON/RUN/START, and the
transmission must be in P (Park).

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Placing the ignition in OFF before
the stored positions are reached
stops the recall.
If something has blocked the driver
seat and/or the adjustable pedals
while recalling a memory position,
the recall may stop. Remove the
obstruction; then press and hold the
appropriate manual control for the
memory item that is not recalling for
two seconds. Try recalling the
memory position again by pressing
the appropriate memory button.
If the memory position is still not
recalling, see your dealer for
service.
Automatically Recalling Memory
Positions (Auto Memory Recall)
The Auto (Automatic) Memory
Recall feature automatically recalls
the current driver’s previously stored
“1” or“2” position when entering the
vehicle. Depending upon the Auto Memory
Recall feature enabled in the vehicle
personalization menu, memory
“1”
or “2” positions are recalled in the
following ways:
To activate the recall when On -
Driver Door Open is selected in the
vehicle personalization menu:
.On vehicles with RKE, pressK
on the RKE transmitter and open
the door.
.On vehicles with keyless access,
press the lock/unlock button on
the outside driver door handle
and open the driver door. The
RKE transmitter must be present
for the recall to activate.
.If the driver door is already
open, press
Kon the RKE
transmitter to activate the recall. To activate the recall when On - At
Ignition On is selected in the vehicle
personalization menu:
.Place the ignition in ON/RUN/
START.
See Vehicle Personalization on
page 5‑40.
To stop recall movement, press one
of the memory, power mirror,
or power seat controls; or press the
adjustable pedal switch. If On - At
Ignition On is selected in the vehicle
personalization menu, placing the
ignition in OFF also stops the recall.
If something has blocked the driver
seat and/or the adjustable pedals
while recalling a memory position,
the recall may stop. Remove the
obstruction; then press and hold the
appropriate manual control for the
memory item that is not recalling for
two seconds. Try recalling the
memory position again by opening
the driver door and pressing
Kon
the RKE transmitter. If the memory
position is still not recalling, see
your dealer for service.

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Seats and Restraints 3-9
Easy Exit Recall
If programmed on in the vehicle
personalization menu, this feature
moves the seat approximately 7 cm
(3 in) rearward automatically
allowing the driver more room to exit
the vehicle.
Easy Exit recall activates when one
of the following occurs:
.The vehicle is turned off and the
driver door is opened within a
short time.
.The vehicle is turned off with the
driver door open.
See Vehicle Personalization on
page 5‑40.
To stop recall movement, press one
of the memory, power seat controls,
or the adjustable pedal switch.
If something has blocked the driver
seat while recalling the exit position,
the recall may stop. Remove the
obstruction; then press and hold the
power seat control rearward for
two seconds. Try recalling the exit position again. If the exit position is
still not recalling, see your dealer for
service.
Heated and Ventilated
Front Seats
{WARNING
If you cannot feel temperature
change or pain to the skin, the
seat heater may cause burns. To
reduce the risk of burns, people
with such a condition should use
care when using the seat heater,
especially for long periods of
time. Do not place anything on
the seat that insulates against
heat, such as a blanket, cushion,
cover, or similar item. This may
cause the seat heater to
overheat. An overheated seat
heater may cause a burn or may
damage the seat.
Heated and Ventilated Seat
Buttons Shown, Heated Seat Buttons Similar
If available, the buttons are near the
climate controls on the center stack.
To operate, the ignition must be in
ON/RUN/START.
Press
MorLto heat the driver or
passenger seat.
Press
Cor{, if available, to
ventilate the driver or passenger
seat. A ventilated seat has a fan
that pulls or pushes air through the
seat. The air is not cooled.

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3-10 Seats and Restraints
When this feature is off, the symbols
on the buttons are white. When a
heated seat is turned on, the symbol
turns red. When a ventilated seat
(if available) is turned on, the
symbol turns blue.
Press the button once for the
highest setting. With each press of
the button, the seat will change to
the next lower setting, and then to
the off setting. The indicator lights
next to the buttons indicate three for
the highest setting and one for the
lowest. If the front heated seats are
on high, the level may automatically
be lowered after approximately
30 minutes.
The passenger seat may take
longer to heat up.Remote Start Heated and
Ventilated Seats
During a remote start, the heated or
ventilated seats can be turned on
automatically. When it is cold
outside, the heated seats turn on,
and when it is hot outside the
ventilated seats turn on. This
feature is canceled when the
ignition is turned on. Press the
button to use the heated or
ventilated seats after the vehicle is
started.
The heated or ventilated seat
indicator lights on the button do not
turn on during a remote start.
The temperature performance of an
unoccupied seat may be reduced.
This is normal.
The heated or ventilated seats will
not turn on during a remote start
unless they are enabled in the
vehicle personalization menu. See
Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑9
andVehicle Personalization on
page 5‑40.
Rear Seats
Split Folding Seatbacks
With this feature, either side of the
rear seatback can be folded down
for more cargo space.
Folding the Seatbacks
Notice: Folding a rear seat with
the safety belts still fastened may
cause damage to the seat or the
safety belts. Always unbuckle the
safety belts and return them to
their normal stowed position
before folding a rear seat.
To fold the seatback:
1. Unbuckle the rear safety belts and move the front seatbacks to
the upright position. See
Reclining Seatbacks on
page 3‑6.
2. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat.

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2. Tilt the seatback rearward, andthen release the lever when the
seatback is in the desired
position. A tab near the seatback
lever retracts when the seatback
is locked in place.
Heated Rear Seats
{WARNING
If you cannot feel temperature
change or pain to the skin, the
seat heater may cause burns.
See the Warning under Heated
and Ventilated Front Seats on
page 3‑9.
If available, the buttons are on the
rear climate control panel on the
rear of the center console.
With the ignition in ON/RUN/START,
press
MorLto heat the left or
right outboard seat cushion and
seatback. An indicator on the
climate control display appears
when this feature is on.
Press the button once for the
highest setting. With each press of
the button, the heated seat changes
to the next lower setting, and then the off setting. Three lights indicate
the highest setting, and one light
indicates the lowest.
Rear Seat
Pass-Through Door
There is a rear seat pass-through
door in the center of the rear
seatback. Fold down the center
armrest and push down on the latch
to open the door.

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Instruments and Controls 5-3
c(End Call):Press to decline an
incoming call, or end a current call.
Press to mute or unmute the
infotainment system when not on
a call.
SorT(Previous or Next): Press
to go to the previous or next menu
option.
yorz(Next or Previous): Move
SEL up or down to go to the next or
previous selection.
SEL (Select): Press to select a
highlighted menu option.
CorB(Next or Previous
Favorite): Press to go to the next
or previous favorite when listening
to the radio. Press to go to the next
or previous track when listening to a
media source.
x+ orx− (Volume): Press to
increase or decrease the volume.
Heated Steering Wheel
((Heated Steering Wheel): For
vehicles equipped with a heated
steering wheel, press to turn on or
off. A light next to the button
displays when the feature is
turned on. The steering wheel takes about
three minutes to start heating.
Horn
Pressaon the steering wheel pad
to sound the horn.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
With the ignition in ACC/
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START,
move the windshield wiper lever to
select the wiper speed.
HI: Use for fast wipes.
LO: Use for slow wipes.

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5-4 Instruments and Controls
INT (Intermittent Wipes):Use for
intermittent wipes. To adjust wipe
frequency, turn the
xINT band up
for more frequent wipes or down for
less frequent wipes. If the vehicle
has Rainsense™, see the following
Rainsense information.
OFF: Use to turn the wipers off.
8(Mist): For a single wipe, briefly
move the wiper lever down. For
several wipes, hold the wiper
lever down.
Clear snow and ice from the wiper
blades before using them. If frozen
to the windshield, carefully loosen or
thaw them. Damaged blades should
be replaced. See Wiper Blade
Replacement on page 10‑25. Heavy snow or ice can overload the
wiper motor.
Wipe Parking
If the ignition is changed to
STOPPING THE ENGINE/OFF
mode while the wipers are
on LO, HI, or INT, they will
immediately stop.
If the windshield wiper lever is then
moved to off before the driver door
is opened or within 10 minutes, the
wipers will restart and move to the
base of the windshield.
If the ignition is changed to
STOPPING THE ENGINE/OFF
while the wipers are performing
wipes due to windshield washing,
the wipers continue to run until they
reach the base of the windshield.
Rainsense™
For vehicles with Rainsense, a
sensor located near the top center
of the windshield detects the
amount of water on the windshield
and automatically controls the
frequency of the windshield wiper.Keep this area of the windshield
clear of debris to allow for best
system performance.
INT (Rainsense Wipe Sensitivity
Control):
Move the windshield
wiper lever to INT. Turn the
xINT
band on the wiper lever to adjust the
sensitivity.
.Turn the band up for more
sensitivity to moisture.
.Turn the band down for less
sensitivity to moisture.
.Move the windshield wiper lever
out of the INT position to
deactivate Rainsense.