2009 Cadillac SRX Owners Manual

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permission from the owner is not covered. Roadside Assistance is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Cadillac and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notiﬁcation. Cadillac and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services or payment to an owner or driver if they decide the claims are made too often, or the same type of claim is made many times. Cadillac Owner Privileges™ (cid:129) Emergency Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station. Lock-Out Service: Service is provided to unlock the vehicle if you are locked out. A remote unlock may be available if you have OnStar®. For security reasons, the driver must present identiﬁcation before this service is given. 7-8 (cid:129) Emergency Tow From a Public Road or Highway: Tow to the nearest Cadillac dealer for warranty service, or if the vehicle was in a crash and cannot be driven. Assistance is also given when the vehicle is stuck in the sand, mud, or snow. Flat Tire Change: Service is provided to change a ﬂat tire with spare tire. The spare tire, if equipped, must be in good condition and properly inﬂated. It is your responsibility for the repair or replacement of the tire if it is not covered by the warranty. (cid:129) Battery Jump Start: Service is provided to jump start a dead battery. Trip Routing Service: Detailed maps of North America are provided when requested either with the most direct route or the most scenic route. Additional travel information is also available. Allow three weeks for delivery. Trip Interruption Beneﬁts and Assistance: If your trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure, incidental expenses may be reimbursed during the 5 year/100,000 miles (160 000 km) Powertrain warranty period. Items considered are hotel, meals, and rental car. (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Cadillac Technician Roadside Service (U.S. only) Cadillac’s exceptional Roadside Service is more than an auto club or towing service. It provides every Cadillac owner in the United States with the advantage of contacting a Cadillac advisor and, where available, a Cadillac trained dealer technician who can provide on-site service. A dealer technician will travel to your location within a 30 mile radius of a participating Cadillac dealership. If beyond this radius, we will arrange to have your car towed to the nearest Cadillac dealership. Each technician travels with a specially equipped service vehicle complete with the necessary Cadillac parts and tools required to handle most roadside repairs. Services Not Included in Roadside Assistance Impound towing caused by violation of any laws. Legal ﬁnes. (cid:129) Mounting, dismounting or changing of snow tires, chains, or other traction devices. Towing or services for vehicles driven on a non-public road or highway. Services Speciﬁc to Canadian Purchased Vehicles Fuel delivery: Reimbursement is approximately $5 Canadian. Diesel fuel delivery may be restricted. Propane and other fuels are not provided through this service. Lock-Out Service: Vehicle registration is required. Trip Routing Service: Limit of six requests per year. Trip Interruption Beneﬁts and Assistance: Pre-authorization, original detailed receipts, and a copy of the repair orders are required. Once authorization has been received, the Roadside Assistance advisor will help you make arrangements and explain how to receive payment. (cid:129) Alternative Service: If assistance cannot be provided right away, the Roadside Assistance advisor may give you permission to get local emergency road service. You will receive payment, up to $100, after sending the original receipt to Roadside Assistance. Mechanical failures may be covered, however any cost for parts and labor for repairs not covered by the warranty are the owner responsibility. 7-9 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service, contact your dealer/retailer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs, your dealer/retailer can help minimize your inconvenience. If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately, keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership/retailer, let them know this, and ask for instructions. If the dealer/retailer requests you to bring the vehicle for service, you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for the same day repair. Courtesy Transportation To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for vehicles with the Bumper to Bumper (Base Warranty Coverage period in Canada) and extended powertrain warranty in both the U.S. and Canada. Several courtesy transportation options are available to assist in reducing your inconvenience when warranty repairs are required. Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A separate booklet entitled “Warranty and Owner Assistance Information” furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information. Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helps to minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your dealer can offer you one of the following: Shuttle Service Participating dealers can provide shuttle service to get you to your destination with minimal interruption of your daily schedule. This includes one-way or round trip shuttle service to a destination up to 10 miles (16 km) from the dealership. 7-10 Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires warranty repairs, and public transportation is used instead of the dealer’s shuttle service, the expense must be supported by original receipts and can only be up to the maximum amount allowed by GM for shuttle service. In addition, for U.S. customers, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, limited reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available. Claim amounts should reﬂect actual costs and be supported by original receipts. See your dealer for information regarding the allowance amounts for reimbursement of fuel or other transportation costs. Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for a warranty repair. If you obtain a rental vehicle on your own, please see your dealer for the maximum number of days allowed and the allowance per rental day. Rental reimbursement must be supported by original receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state, local, and rental vehicle provider requirements. Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements, insurance coverage, credit card, etc. You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes, levies, usage fees, excessive mileage, or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair. It may not be possible to provide a like-vehicle as a courtesy rental. Additional Program Information All program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. Please contact your dealer for speciﬁc information about availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel. General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify, change, or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion. Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualiﬁed technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairs will diminish your vehicle’s resale value, and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions. 7-11 Collision Parts Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts with which your vehicle was originally built. Genuine GM Collision parts are your best choice to ensure that your vehicle’s designed appearance, durability and safety are preserved. The use of Genuine GM parts can help maintain your GM New Vehicle Warranty. Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle. A recycled original equipment GM part, may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle’s originally designed appearance and safety performance, however, the history of these parts is not known. Such parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related failures are not covered by that warranty. Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than GM and may not have been tested for your vehicle. As a result, these parts may ﬁt poorly, exhibit premature durability/corrosion problems, and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions. Aftermarket parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any vehicle failure related to such parts are not covered by that warranty. 7-12 Repair Facility GM also recommends that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs. Your GM dealer/retailer may have a collision repair center with GM-trained technicians and state of the art equipment, or be able to recommend a collision repair center that has GM-trained technicians and comparable equipment. Insuring Your Vehicle Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are signiﬁcant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms. Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to your GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs by using aftermarket collision parts. Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision parts. When purchasing insurance, we recommend that you assure your vehicle will be repaired with GM original equipment collision parts. If such insurance coverage is not available from your current insurance carrier, consider switching to another insurance carrier. If your vehicle is leased, the leasing company may require you to have insurance that assures repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts. Read your lease carefully, as you may be charged at the end of your lease for poor quality repairs. If a Crash Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in a crash. Try to relax and then check to make sure you are all right. If you are uninjured, make sure that no one else in your vehicle, or the other vehicle, is injured. If there has been an injury, call emergency services for help. Do not leave the scene of a crash until all matters have been taken care of. Move your vehicle only if its position puts you in danger or you are instructed to move it by a police officer. (cid:129) Give only the necessary and requested information to police and other parties involved in the crash. Do not discuss your personal condition, mental frame of mind, or anything unrelated to the crash. This will help guard against post-crash legal action. If you need roadside assistance, call GM Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Service on page 7-7 for more information. If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where the towing service will be taking it. Get a card from the tow truck operator or write down the driver’s name, the service’s name, and the phone number. (cid:129) Remove any valuables from your vehicle before it is towed away. Make sure this includes your insurance information and registration if you keep these items in your vehicle. (cid:129) Gather the important information you will need from the other driver. Things like name, address, phone number, driver’s license number, vehicle license plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN), insurance company and policy number, and a general description of the damage to the other vehicle. If possible, call your insurance company from the scene of the crash. They will walk you through the information they will need. If they ask for a police report, phone or go to the police department headquarters the next day and you can get a copy of the report for a nominal fee. In some states/provinces with “no fault” insurance laws, a report may not be necessary. This is especially true if there are no injuries and both vehicles are driveable. (cid:129) Choose a reputable collision repair facility for your vehicle. Whether you select a GM dealer/retailer or a private collision repair facility to ﬁx the damage, make sure you are comfortable with them. Remember, you will have to feel comfortable with their work for a long time. (cid:129) Once you have an estimate, read it carefully and make sure you understand what work will be performed on your vehicle. If you have a question, ask for an explanation. Reputable shops welcome this opportunity. 7-13 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there. Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts, either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts. Remember, recycled parts will not be covered by your GM vehicle warranty. Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair. Depending on your policy limits, your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts. Discuss this with your repair professional, and insist on Genuine GM parts. Remember if your vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts, even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost. If another party’s insurance company is paying for the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company’s collision policy repair limits, as you have no contractual limits with that company. In such cases, you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as cost stays within reasonable limits. Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it ﬁnds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer/retailer, or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Washington D.C., 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from safercar.gov. 7-14 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, notify Transport Canada immediately, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. Call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to: Transport Canada Road Safety Branch 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, please notify General Motors. Call 1-800-458-8006, or write: Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P.O. Box 33169 Detroit, MI 48232-5169 In Canada, call 1-888-446-2000, or write: Canadian Cadillac Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005 General Motors of Canada Limited 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give additional technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. Owner Information Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee Without Portfolio: Owner Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee 7-15 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Your GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle’s performance and how it is driven. For example, your vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control engine and transmission performance, to monitor the conditions for airbag deployment and deploy airbags in a crash and, if so equipped, to provide antilock braking to help the driver control the vehicle. These modules may store data to help your dealer/retailer technician service your vehicle. Some modules may also store data about how you operate the vehicle, such as rate of fuel consumption or average speed. These modules may also retain the owner’s personal preferences, such as radio pre-sets, seat positions, and temperature settings. Current and Past Model Order Forms Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, specify year and model name of the vehicle. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on the World Wide Web at: helminc.com Or you can write to: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery. Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U.S. funds. 7-16 Event Data Recorders This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: (cid:129) How various systems in your vehicle were operating (cid:129) Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened (cid:129) How far, if at all, the driver was pressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal (cid:129) How fast the vehicle was traveling This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Important: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR. GM will not access this data or share it with others except: with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; in response to an official request of police or similar government office; as part of GM’s defense of litigation through the discovery process; or, as required by law. Data that GM collects or receives may also be used for GM research needs or may be made available to others for research purposes, where a need is shown and the data is not tied to a speciﬁc vehicle or vehicle owner. 7-17 OnStar® If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the OnStar services, please refer to the OnStar Terms and Conditions for information on data collection and use. See also OnStar® System on page 2-43 in this manual for more information. Navigation System If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of the system may result in the storage of destinations, addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip information. Refer to the navigation system operating manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions. Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID) RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security, as well as in connection with conveniences such as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and starting, and in-vehicle transmitters for garage door openers. RFID technology in GM vehicles does not use or record personal information or link with any other GM system containing personal information. 7-18 A Accessories and Modiﬁcations ............................ 5-3 Accessory Power Outlets ................................. 3-20 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ....................................................... 1-70 Additives, Fuel ................................................. 5-7 Add-On Electrical Equipment ............................ 5-98 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal .................. 2-25 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ................................. 5-20 Air Conditioning .............................................. 3-22 Airbag Passenger Status Indicator ........................... 3-33 Readiness Light .......................................... 3-32 Airbag System ................................................ 1-56 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ................................................... 1-70 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...................... 1-63 Passenger Sensing System ........................... 1-65 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .......... 1-70 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? ...................... 1-63 What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? ........ 1-64 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? .................... 1-61 Where Are the Airbags? ............................... 1-58 All-Wheel Drive ............................................... 5-42 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ........................... 4-8 Analog Clock .................................................. 3-21 Antenna, Rear Side Window ............................. 3-92 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...................................................... 3-92 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ............................. 4-4 Antilock Brake, System Warning Light ................ 3-37 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels .............. 5-95 Care of Safety Belts .................................... 5-92 Chemical Paint Spotting ............................... 5-96 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .................... 5-93 Fabric/Carpet .............................................. 5-90 Finish Care ................................................. 5-94 Finish Damage ............................................ 5-96 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ....................................... 5-92 Interior Cleaning .......................................... 5-89 Leather ...................................................... 5-91 Sheet Metal Damage ................................... 5-96 Speaker Covers .......................................... 5-92 Tires .......................................................... 5-96 Underbody Maintenance ............................... 5-96 Washing Your Vehicle ................................... 5-93 Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-93 Windshield and Wiper Blades ........................ 5-94 Wood Panels .............................................. 5-92 Appointments, Scheduling Service ..................... 7-10 Ashtray ......................................................... 3-20 Audio System ................................................. 3-68 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...................... 3-90 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual .............................. 3-88 Radio Reception .......................................... 3-91 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ................................ 3-88 Setting the Clock ......................................... 3-69 Theft-Deterrent Feature ................................ 3-90 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ............ 3-92 Audio System(s) ............................................. 3-72 Rear Side Window Antenna .......................... 3-92 Automatic Transmission Fluid .......................................................... 5-22 Operation ................................................... 2-27 Battery .......................................................... 5-37 Electric Power Management .......................... 3-19 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ...................... 3-18 Brake Emergencies ................................................ 4-5 Brake Fluid .................................................... 5-34 Brakes .......................................................... 5-34 System Warning Light .................................. 3-36 Braking ........................................................... 4-3 Braking in Emergencies ..................................... 4-5 Break-In, New Vehicle ..................................... 2-22 Bulb Replacement ........................................... 5-45 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-46 Headlamp Aiming ........................................ 5-45 High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting ........... 5-46 Buying New Tires ........................................... 5-66 Calibration ..................................................... 2-38 California Fuel .................................................. 5-6 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ....... 5-4 California Proposition 65 Warning ....................... 5-4 Canadian Owners ............................................... iii Capacities and Speciﬁcations .......................... 5-109 Carbon Monoxide ........................... 2-12, 2-36, 4-27 Care of Safety Belts ................................................ 5-92 Cargo Cover .................................................. 2-55 Cargo Management System ............................. 2-55 CD, MP3 ....................................................... 3-81 Center Console Storage Area ........................... 2-54 Chains, Tire ................................................... 5-72 Charging System Light .................................... 3-35 Check Engine Lamp .............................................. 3-39 Checking Things Under the Hood ...................... 5-10 Chemical Paint Spotting ................................... 5-96 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ............................... 1-39 Infants and Young Children ........................... 1-36 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children .......... 1-43 Older Children ............................................. 1-33 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position ................................... 1-49 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position .......................... 1-52 Where to Put the Restraint ........................... 1-42 Cigarette Lighter ............................................. 3-20 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels .............. 5-95 Exterior Lamps/Lenses ................................. 5-93 Fabric/Carpet .............................................. 5-90 Finish Care ................................................. 5-94 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ....................................... 5-92 Interior ....................................................... 5-89 Leather ...................................................... 5-91 Speaker Covers .......................................... 5-92 Tires .......................................................... 5-96 Underbody Maintenance ............................... 5-96 Washing Your Vehicle ................................... 5-93 Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-93 Windshield and Wiper Blades ........................ 5-94 Wood Panels .............................................. 5-92 Climate Control System Air Filter, Passenger Compartment ................. 3-28 Dual .......................................................... 3-22 Outlet Adjustment ........................................ 3-26 Rear Air Conditioning System ........................ 3-27 Clock ............................................................ 3-21 Clock, Setting ................................................. 3-69 Collision Damage Repair .................................. 7-11 Compact Spare Tire ........................................ 5-88 Compass ....................................................... 2-38 Control of a Vehicle .......................................... 4-3 Coolant Engine ....................................................... 5-23 Engine Temperature Gage ............................ 3-38 Engine Temperature Warning Light ................. 3-38 Surge Tank Pressure Cap ............................. 5-29 Cooling System .............................................. 5-22 Cruise Control ................................................ 3-12 Cruise Control Light ........................................ 3-44 Cupholders .................................................... 2-54 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation ................................ 7-10 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ............................... 7-6 Customer Assistance Offices ........................... 7-6 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..................... 7-2 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ............... 7-7 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ....... 7-15 Customer Assistance Information (cont.) Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government .............................. 7-15 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ......................... 7-14 Roadside Service .......................................... 7-7 Service Publications Ordering Information ........ 7-15 Daytime Running Lamp ................................... 3-16 Defensive Driving ............................................. 4-2 Delayed Locking ............................................. 2-10 Disc, MP3 ...................................................... 3-81 Doing Your Own Service Work ........................... 5-4 Door Central Door Unlocking System ....................... 2-9 Delayed Locking .......................................... 2-10 Locks .......................................................... 2-9 Power Door Locks ....................................... 2-10 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............. 2-10 Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 2-11 Driver Information Center (DIC) ......................... 3-45 DIC Operation and Displays .......................... 3-46 DIC Vehicle Customization ............................ 3-60 DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-51 At Night ..................................................... 4-24 Before a Long Trip ...................................... 4-26 Driving Driving (cont.) Defensive ..................................................... 4-2 Drunken ....................................................... 4-2 Highway Hypnosis ....................................... 4-26 Hill and Mountain Roads .............................. 4-26 In Rain and on Wet Roads ........................... 4-25 Off-Road .................................................... 4-11 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ................. 4-30 Winter ........................................................ 4-27 Dual Climate Control System ............................ 3-22 DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System ................... 3-88 EDR ............................................................. 7-16 Electrical System Add-On Equipment ...................................... 5-98 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-99 Power Windows and Other Power Options ......... 5-98 Rear Underseat Fuse Block ............... 5-103, 5-106 Underhood Fuse Block ................................. 5-99 Windshield Wiper Fuses ............................... 5-98 Electronic Immobilizer PASS-Key® III+ ........................................... 2-20 Electronic Immobilizer Operation PASS-Key® III+ ........................................... 2-21 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ......................................... 5-20 Check and Service Engine Soon Lamp ........... 3-39 Coolant ...................................................... 5-23 Coolant Heater ............................................ 2-26 Coolant Temperature Gage ........................... 3-38 Coolant Temperature Warning Light ................ 3-38 Drive Belt Routing ....................................... 6-16 Engine Compartment Overview ...................... 5-12 Exhaust ..................................................... 2-36 Oil ............................................................. 5-16 Oil Life System ........................................... 5-19 Overheated Protection Operating Mode ........... 5-31 Overheating ................................................ 5-29 Speed Limiter ............................................. 3-31 Starting ...................................................... 2-24 Entry Lighting ................................................. 3-18 Event Data Recorders ..................................... 7-17 Extender, Safety Belt ....................................... 1-32 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver .......................... 3-18 Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...................................... 5-20 Finish Damage ............................................... 5-96 Flashers, Hazard Warning .................................. 3-6 Flash-to-Pass ................................................... 3-9 Flat Tire ........................................................ 5-73 Flat Tire, Changing ......................................... 5-74 Flat Tire, Storing ............................................. 5-85 Fluid Automatic Transmission ................................ 5-22 Power Steering ........................................... 5-31 Windshield Washer ...................................... 5-32 Fog Lamp Fog ........................................................... 3-17 Fog Lamp Light .............................................. 3-43 Front Axle ...................................................... 5-44 Fuel ............................................................... 5-5 Additives ...................................................... 5-7 California Fuel .............................................. 5-6 Filling a Portable Fuel Container .................... 5-10 Filling the Tank ............................................. 5-8 Fuels in Foreign Countries .............................. 5-7 Gage ......................................................... 3-44 Gasoline Octane ........................................... 5-5 Gasoline Speciﬁcations .................................. 5-6 Fuses Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-99 Rear Underseat Fuse Block ............... 5-103, 5-106 Underhood Fuse Block ................................. 5-99 Windshield Wiper ......................................... 5-98 G Gage Engine Coolant Temperature ......................... 3-38 Fuel .......................................................... 3-44 Speedometer .............................................. 3-31 Tachometer ................................................. 3-31 Garage Door Opener ....................................... 2-47 Gasoline Octane ........................................................ 5-5 Speciﬁcations ............................................... 5-6 Glove Box ..................................................... 2-54 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program .................. 7-7 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................... 3-6 Head Restraints ............................................... 1-9 Headlamp Aiming ....................................................... 5-45 Headlamps .................................................... 3-15 Bulb Replacement ....................................... 5-45 Daytime Running Lamp ................................ 3-16 Flash-to-Pass ............................................... 3-9 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-46 High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting ........... 5-46 High/Low Beam Changer ................................ 3-8 Headlamps (cont.) On Reminder .............................................. 3-16 Washer ...................................................... 3-12 Wiper Activated ........................................... 3-16 Heated Seats ................................................... 1-4 Heated Steering Wheel ..................................... 3-7 Heater ........................................................... 3-22 Engine Coolant ........................................... 2-26 Highbeam On Light ......................................... 3-44 High-Speed Operation, Tires ............................. 5-58 Highway Hypnosis ........................................... 4-26 Hill and Mountain Roads .................................. 4-26 Hood Checking Things Under ................................ 5-10 Release ..................................................... 5-11 Horn ............................................................... 3-6 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-18 Ignition Positions ............................................. 2-23 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ............... 1-36 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ................................... 5-56 Instrument Panel Brightness .................................................. 3-18 Cluster ....................................................... 3-30 Overview ..................................................... 3-4 Storage Area .............................................. 2-54 Jump Starting ................................................. 5-38 Keyless Entry System ....................................... 2-4 Keys ............................................................... 2-3 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ..................................... 5-50 Lamp Malfunction Indicator .................................... 3-39 Lamps Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ...................... 3-18 Reading ..................................................... 3-19 Lap-Shoulder Belt ........................................... 1-27 LATCH System for Child Restraints ................... 1-43 Level Control .................................................. 4-38 Liftgate, Power ............................................... 2-12 Light Airbag Readiness ........................................ 3-32 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning ............ 3-37 Brake System Warning ................................. 3-36 Light (cont.) Charging System ......................................... 3-35 Cruise Control ............................................. 3-44 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ............. 3-38 Fog Lamp .................................................. 3-43 Highbeam On ............................................. 3-44 Lights On Reminder ..................................... 3-43 Oil Pressure ............................................... 3-42 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator .................. 3-33 Safety Belt Reminders .................................. 3-31 Security ..................................................... 3-43 TCS Warning Light ...................................... 3-37 Tire Pressure .............................................. 3-39 Tow/Haul Mode ........................................... 3-44 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning .......... 3-37 Lighting Entry ......................................................... 3-18 Parade Dimming .......................................... 3-18 Lights ............................................................ 3-15 Flash-to-Pass ............................................... 3-9 High/Low Beam Changer ................................ 3-8 On Reminder .............................................. 3-16 Limited-Slip Rear Axle ....................................... 4-8 Loading Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-30 Lockout Protection .......................................... 2-11 Locks Central Door Unlocking System ....................... 2-9 Delayed Locking .......................................... 2-10 Door ........................................................... 2-9 Lockout Protection ....................................... 2-11 Power Door ................................................ 2-10 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............. 2-10 Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 2-11 Loss of Control ............................................... 4-10 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ............. 1-43 Luggage Carrier .............................................. 2-54 Lumbar Power Controls ............................................. 1-4 Magnetic Ride Control ....................................... 4-8 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ........................... 6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ......................................... 6-10 At Least Once a Month ................................ 6-10 At Least Once a Year .................................. 6-11 Introduction .................................................. 6-2 Maintenance Footnotes .................................. 6-8 Maintenance Record .................................... 6-17 Maintenance Replacement Parts .................... 6-15 Maintenance Requirements ............................. 6-2 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Owner Checks and Services ........................... 6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............. 6-13 Scheduled Maintenance ................................. 6-4 Using .......................................................... 6-3 Your Vehicle and the Environment ................... 6-2 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............................... 3-39 Manual Seats ................................................... 1-2 Memory Seat and Mirrors .................................. 1-5 Message DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-51 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview ........................ 2-38 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 2-40 Outside Convex Mirror ................................. 2-40 Outside Heated Mirrors ................................ 2-40 Outside Power Mirrors .................................. 2-39 Park Tilt ..................................................... 2-40 MP3 ............................................................. 3-81 MyGMLink.com ................................................ 7-5 Navigation System, Privacy .............................. 7-18 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ................................. 3-88 New Vehicle Break-In ...................................... 2-22 O Odometer ...................................................... 3-31 Off-Road Driving ............................................. 4-11 Off-Road Recovery .......................................... 4-10 Oil Engine ....................................................... 5-16 Pressure Light ............................................. 3-42 Oil, Engine Oil Life System .............................. 5-19 Older Children, Restraints ................................ 1-33 Online Owner Center ........................................ 7-5 OnStar, Privacy .............................................. 7-18 OnStar® System, see OnStar® Manual ............... 2-43 Operation, Universal Home Remote System ........ 2-47 Outlet Adjustment ............................................ 3-26 Outlets Accessory Power ......................................... 3-20 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ............................. 2-40 Convex Mirror ............................................. 2-40 Heated Mirrors ............................................ 2-40 Power Mirrors ............................................. 2-39 Paint, Damage ............................................... 5-96 Parade Dimming ............................................. 3-18 Park Shifting Into ................................................ 2-33 Shifting Out of ............................................ 2-35 Park Aid ........................................................ 2-41 Park Brake .................................................... 2-32 Park Tilt Mirrors .............................................. 2-40 Parking Assist ........................................................ 2-41 Over Things That Burn ................................. 2-35 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ..................... 3-33 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ..................... 3-28 Passenger Sensing System .............................. 1-65 Passing ......................................................... 4-10 PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer ............... 2-20 PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation ................................................... 2-21 Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California ..................................................... 5-4 Overheated Engine Protection Power Operating Mode .......................................... 5-31 Owner Checks and Services .............................. 6-9 Owners, Canadian .............................................. iii Door Locks ................................................. 2-10 Electrical System ......................................... 5-98 Liftgate ...................................................... 2-12 Power (cont.) Lumbar Controls ........................................... 1-4 Retained Accessory ..................................... 2-24 Seat ............................................................ 1-3 Steering Fluid ............................................. 5-31 Windows .................................................... 2-16 Privacy .......................................................... 7-16 Event Data Recorders .................................. 7-17 Navigation System ....................................... 7-18 OnStar ....................................................... 7-18 Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation ....................... 7-18 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ................. 2-10 Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID), Privacy ...................................................... 7-18 Radio(s) ........................................................ 3-72 Radios Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual .............................. 3-88 Rear Seat Audio .......................................... 3-88 Reception ................................................... 3-91 Setting the Clock ......................................... 3-69 Theft-Deterrent ............................................ 3-90 Reading Lamps .............................................. 3-19 Rear Air Conditioning System ........................... 3-27 10 Rear Axle ...................................................... 5-43 Limited-Slip .................................................. 4-8 Rear Door Security Locks ................................ 2-11 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) .................................... 3-88 Rear Seat Entertainment System ....................... 3-88 Rear Seat Operation ....................................... 1-11 Rear Side Window Antenna .............................. 3-92 Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper ......................... 3-11 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming .................. 2-38 Reclining Seatbacks .......................................... 1-6 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ................. 6-13 Recreational Vehicle Towing ............................. 4-36 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System .................. 2-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, Operation ..................................................... 2-4 Remote Vehicle Start ........................................ 2-7 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire .................................................. 5-78 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................... 5-75 Replacement Parts, Maintenance ...................... 6-15 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government .................................. 7-15 General Motors ........................................... 7-15 United States Government ............................ 7-14 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems .................... 1-72 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash .......................................... 1-73 Retained Accessory Power ............................... 2-24 Roadside Service ........................................................ 7-7 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .................... 4-30 Routing, Engine Drive Belt ............................... 6-16 Running the Vehicle While Parked ..................... 2-37 Safety Belt Reminders ..................................... 3-31 Safety Belts Care of ...................................................... 5-92 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-18 Lap-Shoulder Belt ........................................ 1-27 Safety Belt Extender .................................... 1-32 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ................. 1-32 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ....................... 1-13 Safety Warnings and Symbols .............................. iv Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 6-4 Seats Head Restraints ............................................ 1-9 Heated Seats ............................................... 1-4 Memory, Mirrors ............................................ 1-5 Power Lumbar .............................................. 1-4 Power Seats ................................................. 1-3 Rear Seat Operation .................................... 1-11 Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 1-6 ............................................ 1-12 Stowable Seat Secondary Latch System ................................. 5-82 Securing a Child Restraint Rear Seat Position ...................................... 1-49 Right Front Seat Position .............................. 1-52 Security Light ................................................. 3-43 Service ........................................................... 5-3 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ......................... 5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle ................................................ 5-5 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ............................................ 5-4 California Proposition 65 Warning .................... 5-4 Doing Your Own Work ................................... 5-4 Engine Soon Lamp ...................................... 3-39 Publications Ordering Information ................... 7-15 Service, Scheduling Appointments ..................... 7-10 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .............. 1-70 Setting the Clock ............................................ 3-69 Sheet Metal Damage ....................................... 5-96 Shifting Into Park ............................................ 2-33 Shifting Out of Park ........................................ 2-35 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change .......................... 3-8 Spare Tire Compact .................................................... 5-88 Installing .................................................... 5-78 Removing ................................................... 5-75 Storing ....................................................... 5-85 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ............................... 5-109 Speedometer .................................................. 3-31 11 Stabilitrak® System ........................................... 4-6 Start Vehicle, Remote ....................................... 2-7 Starting the Engine ......................................... 2-24 Steering .......................................................... 4-8 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ......................... 3-90 Steering Wheel, Heated ..................................... 3-7 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ................................. 3-6 Storage Areas Cargo Management System .......................... 2-55 Center Console Storage Area ........................ 2-54 Cupholders ................................................. 2-54 Glove Box .................................................. 2-54 Instrument Panel Storage Area ...................... 2-54 Luggage Carrier .......................................... 2-54 Stowable Seat ................................................ 1-12 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ..................... 4-29 Sun Visors ..................................................... 2-18 Sunroof ......................................................... 2-56 Tachometer .................................................... 3-31 TCS Warning Light .......................................... 3-37 Theft - Deterrent System .................................. 2-19 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ..................................... 3-90 Theft-Deterrent Systems ................................... 2-19 PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer ............ 2-20 PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation ................................................ 2-21 12 Tilt Wheel ........................................................ 3-6 Time, Setting .................................................. 3-69 Tire Pressure Light ............................................. 3-39 Tires ............................................................. 5-48 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels, Cleaning ................................................. 5-95 Buying New Tires ........................................ 5-66 Chains ....................................................... 5-72 Changing a Flat Tire .................................... 5-74 Cleaning .................................................... 5-96 Compact Spare Tire ..................................... 5-88 Different Size .............................................. 5-68 High-Speed Operation .................................. 5-58 If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 5-73 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ................................ 5-56 Inspection and Rotation ................................ 5-64 Installing the Spare Tire ................................ 5-78 Pressure Monitor Operation ........................... 5-60 Pressure Monitor System .............................. 5-59 Removing the Flat Tire ................................. 5-78 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ............... 5-75 Secondary Latch System .............................. 5-82 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............ 5-85 Tire Sidewall Labeling .................................. 5-50 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions .................... 5-53 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......................... 5-68 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ................. 5-70 Tires (cont.) Wheel Replacement ..................................... 5-70 When It Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-65 Winter Tires ................................................ 5-49 Tow/Haul Mode ............................................... 2-31 Tow/Haul Mode Light ....................................... 3-44 Towing Recreational Vehicle ..................................... 4-36 Towing a Trailer .......................................... 4-39 Your Vehicle ............................................... 4-36 Traction Control System (TCS) .................................... 4-6 Control System Warning Light ....................... 3-37 Limited-Slip Rear Axle .................................... 4-8 Magnetic Ride Control ................................... 4-8 Stabilitrak® System ........................................ 4-6 Transmission Fluid, Automatic ........................................... 5-22 Transmission Operation, Automatic .................... 2-27 Turn and Lane-Change Signals .......................... 3-8 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ........................... 3-7 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) .............. 2-41 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ 5-68 Universal Home Remote System ....................... 2-47 Operation ................................................... 2-47 Vehicle Control ........................................................ 4-3 Loading ...................................................... 4-30 Running While Parked .................................. 2-37 Symbols ......................................................... iv Vehicle Customization, DIC .............................. 3-60 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy .................. 7-16 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ............................................. 5-97 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ................... 5-97 Vehicle, Remote Start ....................................... 2-7 Ventilation Adjustment ...................................... 3-26 Visors ........................................................... 2-18 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ............... 3-29 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-51 Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... 3-6 Safety and Symbols ......................................... iv Washer, Headlamps ........................................ 3-12 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance .......................... 5-70 Different Size .............................................. 5-68 Replacement ............................................... 5-70 13 Where to Put the Restraint ............................... 1-42 Windows ....................................................... 2-15 Power ........................................................ 2-16 Windshield Washer ...................................................... 3-10 Washer Fluid .............................................. 5-32 Wiper Blade Replacement ............................. 5-46 Wiper Blades, Cleaning ................................ 5-94 Wiper Fuses ............................................... 5-98 Wipers ......................................................... 3-9 Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper ........................ 3-11 Winter Driving ................................................ 4-27 Winter Tires ................................................... 5-49 Wiper Activated Headlamps .............................. 3-16 XM Radio Messages ....................................... 3-87 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ................ 3-92 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....................... 6-2 14 2009 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual M Seats and Restraint System ............................. 1-1 Front Seats ............................................... 1-2 Rear Seats .............................................. 1-11 Safety Belts ............................................. 1-13 Child Restraints ....................................... 1-33 Airbag System ......................................... 1-56 Restraint System Check ............................ 1-72 Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1 Keys ........................................................ 2-3 Doors and Locks ....................................... 2-9 Windows ................................................. 2-15 Theft-Deterrent Systems ............................ 2-19 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ........... 2-22 Mirrors .................................................... 2-38 Object Detection Systems .......................... 2-41 OnStar® System ...................................... 2-43 Universal Home Remote System ................ 2-47 Storage Areas ......................................... 2-54 Sunroof .................................................. 2-56 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle Towing Instrument Panel Overview Climate Controls Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Driver Information Center (DIC) Audio System(s) Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1 .......................... 3-4 ...................................... 3-22 ........ 3-29 .................. 3-45 ....................................... 3-68 Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1 ....... 4-2 ................................................... 4-36 Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1 ..................................................... 5-3 ......................................................... 5-5 ............... 5-10 ........................................ 5-42 ............................................... 5-43 ............................................... 5-44 ..................................... 5-45 Service Fuel Checking Things Under the Hood All-Wheel Drive Rear Axle Front Axle Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement .................................... 5-45 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ......... 5-46 Tires ...................................................... 5-48 Appearance Care ..................................... 5-89 Vehicle Identiﬁcation ................................. 5-97 Electrical System ...................................... 5-98 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ................... 5-109 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1 ................................ 6-2 Customer Assistance Information .................... 7-1 ........... 7-2 ........................... 7-14 ........... 7-16 Index ................................................................ 1 Customer Assistance and Information Reporting Safety Defects Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer/retailer or from: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 helminc.com Propriétaires Canadiens On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès de concessionnaire ou à l’adresse suivante: Helm Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 helminc.com GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest and Wreath, and the name SRX are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. GM reserves the right to make changes to the product after that time without notice. For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Cadillac Motor Car Division wherever it appears in this manual. This manual describes features that may or may not be on your speciﬁc vehicle. Read this manual from beginning to end to learn about the vehicle’s features and controls. Pictures, symbols, and words work together to explain vehicle operation. Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 25788124 A First Printing ©2008 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved. iii Index To quickly locate information about the vehicle use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Safety Warnings and Symbols A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do Not,” “Do not do this” or “Do not let this happen.” A box with the word CAUTION is used to tell about things that could hurt you or others if you were to ignore the warning. { CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. iv Cautions tell what the hazard is and what to do to avoid or reduce the hazard. Read these cautions. A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle. Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by the vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly. The notice tells what to do to help avoid the damage. There are also warning labels on the vehicle which use the same words, CAUTION or Notice. Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a speciﬁc component, control, message, gage, or indicator. M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the index. 0 : Adjustable Pedals 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gage + : Fuses i : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor _ : Tow/Haul Mode F : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid ✍ NOTES vi Section 1 Seats and Restraint System Front Seats ......................................................1-2 Manual Seats ................................................1-2 Power Seats ..................................................1-3 Power Lumbar ...............................................1-4 Heated Seats .................................................1-4 Memory Seat and Mirrors ................................1-5 Reclining Seatbacks ........................................1-6 Head Restraints .............................................1-9 Rear Seats .....................................................1-11 Rear Seat Operation .....................................1-11 Stowable Seat ..............................................1-12 Safety Belts ...................................................1-13 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ................1-13 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly .................1-18 Lap-Shoulder Belt .........................................1-27 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ..................1-32 Safety Belt Extender .....................................1-32 Child Restraints .............................................1-33 Older Children ..............................................1-33 Infants and Young Children ............................1-36 Child Restraint Systems .................................1-39 Where to Put the Restraint .............................1-42 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) ......................................1-43 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position ....................................1-49 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ............................1-52 Airbag System ...............................................1-56 Where Are the Airbags? ................................1-58 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? .....................1-61 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? .......................1-63 How Does an Airbag Restrain? .......................1-63 What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? .....1-64 Passenger Sensing System ............................1-65 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...........1-70 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .............................1-70 Restraint System Check ..................................1-72 Checking the Restraint Systems ......................1-72 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ............................................1-73 1-1 Front Seats Manual Seats { CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is not moving. If the vehicle has a manual seat, it can be moved forward or rearward. 1. Lift the bar to unlock the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar. Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place. 1-2 Power Seats If the vehicle has power seats, the controls used to operate them are located on the outboard side of the seats. (cid:129) Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the horizontal control forward or rearward. (cid:129) Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the horizontal control up or down. (cid:129) Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the horizontal control up or down. (cid:129) Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire horizontal control up or down. The vertical control is used for reclining the seatback. See “Power Reclining Seatbacks” under Reclining Seatbacks on page 1-6 for more information. 1-3 Power Lumbar The vehicle may have this feature. The driver and passenger seatback lumbar support can be adjusted by moving the control located on the outboard side of the seat cushions. To increase or decrease support, hold the control forward or rearward. Adjust the seat as needed. Heated Seats Vehicles with heated front seats have controls located on the driver and passenger doors, near the door handle. I (Heated Seatback): Press the button to cycle through the temperature settings and to turn the heat to the seatback off. Indicator lights next to the button show the heat level selected: three for high, two for medium, and one for low. J (Heated Seat and Seatback): Press the button to cycle through the temperature settings and to turn the heat to the seat off. Indicator lights next to the button show the heat level selected: three for high, two for medium, and one for low. The appropriate heated seat or seatback button will need to be pressed every time the vehicle is started. 1-4 Memory Seat and Mirrors Vehicles with the memory feature have buttons located on the driver door. 1: Saves the seating position for driver 1. 2: Saves the seating position for driver 2. S : Recalls the easy exit position. To program the buttons: 1. Adjust the driver seat including the seatback recliner, both outside mirrors, and the throttle and brake pedals. See Outside Heated Mirrors on page 2-40 and Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 2-25 for more information. 2. Press and hold button 1 for at least three seconds. Two beeps conﬁrm that the settings have been saved. 3. Repeat the procedure for a second driver using button 2. The vehicle must be in P (Park) to recall the stored settings. Press either button to recall the stored setting. Each time a memory button is pressed, a single beep will sound. To recall the stored positions when unlocking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, see DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-60. To stop recall movement of the memory feature, press one of the power seat or mirror controls. Easy Exit Seat S Press the exit button to recall the exit position when the vehicle is in P (Park). You will hear a beep. The memory seat and easy exit features can also be programmed using the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-60. 1-5 Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks { CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is not moving. { CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked. If the front passenger seat has a manual reclining seatback, the lever used to operate it is located on the outboard side of the seat. 1-6 To recline the seatback: To return the seatback to an upright position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. 1. Lift the recline lever. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. 1-7 { CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt cannot do its job either. In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. Power Reclining Seatbacks If the seats have power reclining seatbacks, use the vertical power seat control located on the outboard side of each seat. To recline the seatback, press the control toward the rear of the vehicle. To raise the seatback, press the control toward the front of the vehicle. 1-8 (cid:129) (cid:129) Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving. Head Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant’s head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. 1-9 Pull the restraint up to raise it. To lower it, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the head restraint down. The front seat head restraints can also tilt forward and rearward. The second row seat head rests do not tilt. Pull up or push down to adjust the second and third row seat head rests, if the vehicle has them. The third row seat head rests can be removed from the seatback. To do this, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and pull them out from the seatback. Store the head rest, front side facing up, in the compartment behind the third row, by inserting the head rest posts into the slots in the storage area. 1-10 Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation Adjusting the Second Row Seat The second row seat can be adjusted forward or rearward. Pull up on the lever under the seat cushion and slide the seat. Release the lever and try to move the seat forward and rearward to be sure it is locked into place. Entering or Exiting the Third Row Seat The passenger side of the second row seat has an easy entry feature, making it easy to get in and out of the third row seat, if the vehicle has one. 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 operate the seat, pull the release handle located on the top of the seatback. Fold the seatback forward, then pull the release handle on the top of the seatback to release the seat to tumble forward. { CAUTION: Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place. 1-11 Stowable Seat If the vehicle has a third row seat, it is a power folding seat. The head rests must be removed before folding the third row seat. See Head Restraints on page 1-9 for more information. The buttons to operate the power folding third row seat are inside the liftgate and behind the second row seat on the passenger side of the vehicle. e : Press to tilt the seatback forward or rearward. f : Press to fold the seat. 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. Before folding or unfolding the third row seat, all of the following conditions must be met: The liftgate or passenger side rear door must be open. The unlock button on either the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the door must be pressed three times to enable the rear seat for two minutes, or the ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. The vehicle must be in P (Park). The vehicle cannot have a low battery. After the seat is folded, fold the panel on the seat forward ﬂat on the ﬂoor. If the seat’s path is blocked, it will stop and back away. Press the button again to return the seat to its previous position. Before returning the third row seat to the passenger seating position, the panel must be folded back upon itself. Press and hold one of the power folding seat buttons and the seat will unfold into the seating position. If the seat is not unfolded fully into the seating position, a chime will sound when the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). This indicates that the seat is not ready for a passenger. Replace the head rests. 1-12 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { CAUTION: Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly. In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, the injuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle harder or be ejected from the vehicle. You and your passenger(s) can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, you might not be, if you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passenger(s) are restrained properly too. { CAUTION: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly. This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3-31 for additional information. 1-13 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law requires wearing safety belts. Here is why: You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a serious one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person would not survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without safety belts, they could have been badly hurt or killed. After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter... a lot! Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. 1-14 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 1-15 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel... 1-16 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? A: You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted. And you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down. Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I have to wear safety belts? A: Airbags are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts — not instead of them. Whether or not an airbag is provided, all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection. That is true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and other collisions. 1-17 or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in a crash — even one that is not your fault — you and your passenger(s) can be hurt. Being a good driver does not protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). Safety belts are for everyone. How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and infants. If a child will be riding in the vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-33 or Infants and Young Children on page 1-36. Follow those rules for everyone’s protection. It is very important for all occupants to buckle up. Statistics show that unbelted people are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Occupants who are not buckled up can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. First, before you or your passenger(s) wear a safety belt, there is important information you should know. 1-18 In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash. 1-19 Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the ﬂoor in front of you. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. Q: What is wrong with this? { CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt snugly against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give as much protection this way. 1-20 Q: What is wrong with this? { CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. A: The lap belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. 1-21 Q: What is wrong with this? { CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not on the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong buckle. 1-22 Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is over an armrest. { CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries. Be sure the belt goes under the armrests. 1-23 Q: What is wrong with this? { CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-24 Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is behind the body. { CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. You might also slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. 1-25 Q: What is wrong with this? { CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer/retailer to ﬁx it. A: The belt is twisted across the body. 1-26 Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in your vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats” in the Index. 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. 3. If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle the belt. 1-27 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-32. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary. 5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants. 1-28 To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close a door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants. Although you cannot see them, they are part of the safety belt assembly. They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation are met. And, if your vehicle has side impact airbags, safety belt pretensioners can help tighten the safety belts in a side crash or a rollover event. Pretensioners work only once. If they activate in a crash, you will need to get new ones, and probably other new parts for your safety belt system. See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 1-73. 1-29 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head. There is one guide available for each of the rear outside passenger positions in the second row. Here is how to install the comfort guide to the shoulder belt. 1. Slide the guide off of its storage clip located on the seatback. 2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 1-30 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. { CAUTION: A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as described previously in this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guide. Slide the guide back on its storage clip located on the seatback. 1-31 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts.

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2009 Cadillac SRX Owners Manual