hood release CADILLAC SRX 2015 2.G Owners Manual

Black plate (3,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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In Brief 1-3
1.Air Vents on page 8-7.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals on
page 6-6.
3. Cruise Control on page 9-33.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System on page 9-48.
4. Instrument Cluster on page 5-9.
5. Steering Wheel Controls on
page 5-2.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Controls. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) on page 5-25.
6. Windshield Wiper/Washer on
page 5-3.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer on
page 5-4.
7. Infotainment on page 7-1.
8. Light Sensor. See Twilight
Sentinel on page 6-4.
9. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 8-1. 10.
Exterior Lamp Controls on
page 6-1.
Front Fog Lamps on page 6-6
(If Equipped).
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control on page 6-7.
11. Hood Release. See Hood on
page 10-4.
12. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp on page 5-15.
13. Steering Wheel Adjustment on
page 5-2.
14. Horn on page 5-3.
15. Pedal Adjust Switch (Out of View) (If Equipped). See
Adjustable Throttle and Brake
Pedal on page 9-14.
16. ENGINE START/STOP Button. SeeIgnition Positions on
page 9-15.
17. Hazard Warning Flashers on
page 6-5. 18.
Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats on page 3-8 (If
Equipped).
19. CD Player. See Infotainment
on page 7-1.
Blu-Ray
®Optical Drive (If
Equipped). See Infotainment
on page 7-1.
20. Parking Brake on page 9-27.
21. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission on page 9-22.
22. Lane Departure Warning Button (If Equipped). See Lane
Departure Warning (LDW) on
page 9-54.
Parking Assist (If Equipped).
See Driver Assistance Systems
on page 9-43.
eco Button (If Equipped). See
Fuel Economy Mode on
page 9-25.
23. Front Storage on page 4-2.
24. Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control on page 9-30.

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2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Starting the Engine Using Remote
Start
1. Press and release
Qon the
RKE transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold
/
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash. The
turn signal lamps flashing
confirms the request to remote
start the vehicle has been
received.
During the remote start the
doors will be locked and the
parking lamps will remain on as
long as the engine is running.
The engine will shut off after
10 minutes unless a time
extension is done or the ignition
is put in ON/RUN/START.
3. With the remote in the vehicle, press the brake pedal and select
the ON/RUN/START ignition
mode to drive. Extending Engine Run Time
The engine run time can also be
extended by another 10-minutes,
if during the first 10 minutes
Steps 1–2 are repeated while the
engine is still running. This provides
a total of 20 minutes.
The remote start can only be
extended once.
When the remote start is extended,
the second 10-minute period is
added on to the first 10 minutes for
a total of 20 minutes.
A maximum of two remote starts,
or a remote start with an extension,
are allowed between ignition cycles.
The vehicle's ignition must be
changed to ON/RUN/START and
then back to OFF before the remote
start procedure can be used again.
Shutting the Engine Off After a
Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do any of
the following:
.Press and hold/until the
parking lamps turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.Turn the vehicle on and then off.
Conditions in Which Remote Start
Will Not Work
The remote start will not operate if
any of the following occur:
.The transmitter is in the vehicle.
.The hood is not closed.
.The hazard warning flashers
are on.
.There is an emission control
system malfunction.
.The engine coolant temperature
is too high.
.The oil pressure is low.

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10-4 Vehicle Care
This vehicle has an airbag system.
Before attempting to do your own
service work, seeServicing the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on
page 3-30.
Keep a record with all parts receipts
and list the mileage and the date of
any service work performed. See
Maintenance Records on
page 11-15.
{Caution
Even small amounts of
contamination can cause damage
to vehicle systems. Do not allow
contaminants to contact the fluids,
reservoir caps, or dipsticks.
Hood
To open the hood:
1. Pull the release handle with the above symbol on it. It is located
below the instrument panel to
the left of the steering wheel.
2. Move the secondary hoodrelease lever up to release the
striker. The lever is located near
the middle of the hood.
3. Lift the hood.
Before closing the hood, be sure all
the filler caps are on properly.

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Vehicle Care 10-11
SeeMaintenance Schedule on
page 11-3. If driving in dusty/dirty
conditions, inspect the filter at each
engine oil change.
How to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
To inspect the air cleaner/filter,
remove the filter from the vehicle
and lightly shake the filter to release
loose dust and dirt. If the filter
remains covered with dirt, a new
filter is required. Never use
compressed air to clean the filter.
1. Air Duct Clamp 2. Electrical Connector
3. Retaining Clips
1. Cover Cut Outs
2. Air Filter Tabs
To inspect or replace the engine air
cleaner/filter:
1. Open the hood. See
Hood on
page 10-4.
2. Locate the air filter housing on the front passenger side of the
engine compartment. See
Engine Compartment Overview
on page 10-5. 3. Disconnect the outlet duct by
loosening the air duct clamp (1).
4. Disconnect the electrical connector (2). First, remove the
connector lock clip at the bottom
of the connector, then press on
the top and bottom of the
connector to remove.
5. Lift the retaining clips (3) on the air filter housing.
6. Tilt and lift the cover slightly upward and slide the cover away
from outside edge of the vehicle.
Remove the air filter.
7. To install the air filter, place filter inside box where the pleats fit in
between the tabs inside the
lower box. Ensure that the cover
cut outs (1) on both sides match
the air filter tabs (2) on both
sides.
8. Replace air cleaner cover by inserting the four tabs into the
slots. Lower cover to meet
bottom of the box. Attach the
retaining clips (3).

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11-14 Service and Maintenance
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and
Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in
Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Power Liftgate Actuator Ball Joint Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021668, in Canada 89021674). Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481).
Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 20897358 A3147C
Engine Oil Filter 89017525 PF63
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 13271191 CF176
Spark Plugs 12622561 41–109
Wiper Blades
Driver Side –65.0 cm (25.6 in) 22870539 —
Passenger Side –42.5 cm (16.7 in) 22870540 —
Rear –30.0 cm (11.8 in) 20825882 —