2012 Cadillac SRX Owners Manual

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Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (1,1) 2012 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual M In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21 Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24 Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27 Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23 Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1 Additional Storage Features . . . 4-3 Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11 Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-37 Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49 Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-73 Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-27 Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32 Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-40 Universal Remote System . . . . 5-46 Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11 Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1 Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1 Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-16 Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-24 Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29 Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-32 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36 Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-38 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-46 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52 Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-61 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (2,1) 2012 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual M Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-32 Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41 Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-88 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-93 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-97 Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 11-4 Special Application Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9 Additional Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-10 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . 11-13 Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-15 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Vehicle Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1 Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-1 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-19 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-21 OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 OnStar Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 OnStar Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (3,1) This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. 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. Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference. Introduction iii Canadian Vehicle Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: Helm, Incorporated Attention: Customer Service 47911 Halyard Drive Plymouth, MI 48170 The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest and Wreath, and SRX are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 20892406 B Second Printing ©2011 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (4,1) iv Introduction Using this Manual 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. Danger, Warnings, and Cautions Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death. { WARNING These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. Notice: This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. This would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty. 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.” 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, gauge, 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. Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Introduction 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. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : 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 Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ( : Heated Steering Wheel j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure g : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak M : Windshield Washer Fluid Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (6,1) vi Introduction 2 NOTES Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (1,1) In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-14 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Vehicle Features Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18 Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . 1-18 Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18 Mobile Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-19 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 In Brief 1-1 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 1-21 Storage Compartments . . . . . . 1-21 Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Universal Remote System . . . 1-22 Performance and Maintenance Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 StabiliTrak® System . . . . . . . . . 1-22 Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-23 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-23 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 1-24 Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (2,1) 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (3,1) A. Air Vents on page 8‑6. B. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6‑6. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑27. G. Driver Information Center (DIC) Display. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑27. H. Clock (Analog Clock) on page 5‑7 or Clock (Digital Clock) on page 5‑8. I. Navigation Display Control C. Cruise Control on page 9‑36. Heated Steering Wheel on page 5‑3 (If Equipped). Instrument Cluster on page 5‑11. D. E. Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑2. F. AM-FM Radio on page 7‑11. Navigation System (If Equipped). See Navigation System Manual. (If Equipped). See Navigation System Manual. Safety Locks on page 2‑14. Power Door Locks on page 2‑12. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6‑5. Phone Button (If Equipped). See Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 7‑55 or Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7‑49 or Bluetooth (UHP Mexico Only) on page 7‑62 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7‑51. In Brief 1-3 J. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1. Front Fog Lamps on page 6‑6 (If Equipped). Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑7. K. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5‑18. L. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5‑2. M. Horn on page 5‑4. N. Adjustable Pedal Control (If Equipped). See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 9‑16. O. Start/Stop Button. See Ignition Positions on page 9‑17. P. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑4. Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 5‑6. Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (4,1) 1-4 In Brief Q. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3‑10 (If Equipped). R. Parking Brake on page 9‑30. S. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑24. T. StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑34. Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑38 (If Equipped). Economy Mode (If Equipped). See Fuel Economy Mode on page 9‑28 U. Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑1. Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is used to lock and unlock the doors from up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle. K : Press to unlock the driver door or all doors depending on the vehicle personalization settings. Q : Press to lock all doors. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑40. Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (5,1) 8 : Press and hold to open or close the liftgate. L : Press and release to locate the vehicle. Press and hold L for three seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press L again or start the vehicle to cancel the panic alarm. Press the key release button near the bottom of the transmitter to remove the key. The key can be used for the driver door and the glove box. See Keys on page 2‑2 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3. Remote Vehicle Start With this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. Starting the Vehicle 1. Press and release Q on the RKE transmitter. 2. Within two seconds, press and hold / until the turn signal lamps flash, or for at least two seconds if the vehicle is not in view. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on. The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once. In Brief 1-5 Canceling 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. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑10. Door Locks To lock or unlock the doors from the outside, press Q or K on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3. To unlock a door from the inside, pull once on the door handle to unlock it, and a second time to open it. Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (6,1) 1-6 In Brief Power Door Locks There is a power door lock switch on the instrument panel and on the front door panels. Q : Press to lock the doors. K : Press to unlock the doors. See Power Door Locks on page 2‑12. Liftgate Manual Liftgate Operation For vehicles without keyless access, unlock the vehicle before opening the liftgate. Press the touch pad located in the handle of the liftgate, above the license plate, and lift up to open. Do not press the touch pad while closing the liftgate. This will cause the liftgate to be unlatched. Power Liftgate Operation Windows On vehicles with a power liftgate the switch is located on the driver door. The vehicle must be in P (Park) to use the power feature. The taillamps flash when the power liftgate moves. Choose the power liftgate mode by turning the dial on the switch until the indicator lines up with the desired position. Press the center of the switch. See Liftgate on page 2‑14 for more information. Pushing or pulling the switch part of the way will open or close the window as long as the switch is operated. Fully push the front of the switch down and release it to express‐down the window. Fully pull the switch up and release it to express‐up the window. See Power Windows on page 2‑24. Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (7,1) In Brief 1-7 3. Release the handle to stop the seat from moving. 4. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place. To raise or recline the seatback, use the lever on the outboard side of the seat. See Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4 and Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑6. Remote Window Operation Seat Adjustment Manual Seats The vehicle may have remote operating windows that will open all the windows from outside the vehicle by pressing and holding K on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Power Windows on page 2‑24. To adjust a manual seat: 1. Pull the handle at the front of the seat cushion. 2. Move the seat forward or rearward to adjust the seat position. Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (8,1) 1-8 In Brief Power Seats A. Seat Position Control B. Seatback Adjustment Control C. Lumbar Adjustment Control To adjust a power seat, if equipped: . Slide control (A) forward or rearward, and up or down to adjust the power seat. See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑5. . Raise or recline the seatback by tilting control (B) forward or rearward. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑6. Increase or decrease the lumbar support by pressing and holding the front or rear of control (C). See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3‑5. Memory Features On vehicles with the memory feature, the “1” and “2” buttons on the outboard side of the driver seat are used to manually save and recall the positions of the driver seat, outside mirrors, and adjustable throttle and brake pedals, if available. These manually stored positions are referred to as Button Memory positions. Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (9,1) In Brief 1-9 Easy Exit Driver Seat This feature moves the seat rearward allowing the driver more room to exit the vehicle. To activate, place the ignition in OFF and open the driver door. If the driver door is already open, placing the ignition in OFF will activate the easy exit driver seat. This feature is turned on or off using the vehicle personalization menu. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑40. The vehicle will also automatically save driver seat, outside mirror, and adjustable throttle and brake pedal positions to the current driver Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter when the ignition is turned off. These automatically stored positions are referred to as RKE Memory positions. Storing Button Memory Positions To save positions into Button Memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat, seatback recliner, both outside mirrors, and adjustable pedals, if available, to the desired driving positions. 2. Press and hold MEM (Memory) and “1” at the same time until a beep sounds. 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for a second driver using “2.” To recall the manually saved Button Memory positions, press and hold “1” or “2.” The driver seat, outside mirrors, and adjustable pedals, if available, move to the positions stored to those buttons when pressed. Releasing “1” or “2” before the stored positions are reached stops the recall. To automatically recall RKE Memory positions, unlock the driver door with the RKE transmitter, and open the driver door. On vehicles with Keyless Access, opening the driver door when an RKE transmitter is present will activate the RKE Memory recall. If the driver door is already open, pressing the RKE transmitter K button will also activate the RKE Memory recall. The driver seat, outside mirrors, and pedals, if available, will move to the previously saved RKE Memory positions. See Memory Seats on page 3‑7. Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (10,1) 1-10 In Brief Heated and Ventilated Seats Heated and Ventilated Seat Buttons Shown, Heated Seat Buttons Similar If available, the buttons are near the climate controls on the instrument panel. To operate, the ignition must be in ON/RUN/START. Press M or L to heat the driver or passenger seat. Press C or { , if available, to ventilate the driver or passenger seat. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3‑10. Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position. See Head Restraints on page 3‑2 and Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4. Safety Belts Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly: . Safety Belts on page 3‑14. . How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3‑15. Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑17. Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑45. Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (11,1) In Brief 1-11 2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move each mirror to the desired position. 3. Return the selector switch to the center position. Manual Folding Mirrors Vehicles with manual fold mirrors are folded inward toward the vehicle to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. Push the mirror outward to return it to the original position. Passenger Sensing System United States The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑30 for more information. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Canada and Mexico The passenger sensing system will turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. Manual Folding Mirrors Shown To adjust the mirror: 1. Move the selector switch to L (Left) or R (Right) to choose the driver or passenger mirror. Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (12,1) 1-12 In Brief Power Folding Mirrors Vehicles with power folding mirrors, to fold the mirrors: 1. With the selector switch in the ) position, press the down arrow on the control pad. Both mirrors will automatically fold. 2. Pressing the down arrow again will return the mirrors to their original position. See Folding Mirrors on page 2‑21. Steering Wheel Adjustment Automatic Dimming Mirror If the vehicle has the automatic dimming mirror, the driver outside mirror and the inside rearview mirror automatically adjust for the glare of headlamps behind you. See Automatic Dimming Mirror on page 2‑22 or Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2‑23. To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel up or down. 3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you. 4. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment If the vehicle has this feature, the position of the throttle and brake pedals can be adjusted. The switch used to adjust the pedals is located on the right side of the steering column, below the wiper stalk. Pull the switch toward you to move the pedals further from the floor, or push the switch away from you to move the pedals closer to the floor. See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 9‑16. Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The dome lamp controls are located in the overhead console. In Brief 1-13 Reading Lamps There are reading lamps located on the overhead console and over the rear passenger doors. These lamps come on automatically when any door is opened. To manually turn the reading lamps on or off: For the overhead console reading lamps, press the button next to each lamp. For the rear passenger reading lamps, press the lamp lens. For more information on interior lighting, see Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑7. To change the dome lamp settings, press the following: * : Turns the lamp off, even when a door is open. 1 : The lamp comes on automatically when a door is opened. + : Turns the dome lamp on. Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (14,1) 1-14 In Brief Exterior Lighting The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. The exterior lamps control has four positions: O : Briefly turn to this position to turn the automatic light control off or on again. AUTO: Turns the headlamps on automatically at normal brightness, together with the parking lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights. ; : Turns the parking lamps on together with the taillamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights. 5 : Turns the headlamps on together with the parking lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights. # : For vehicles with fog lamps, press to turn the lamps on or off. For more information, see: . Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1. . Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 6‑3. Windshield Wiper/Washer The windshield wiper/washer lever is located on the right side of the steering column. With the ignition in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed. HI: Use for fast wipes. LO: Use for slow wipes. Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (15,1) INT: (Intermittent Wipes): Move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes, then turn the x INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. If the vehicle has Rainsense™, see the following Rainsense information. OFF: Use to turn the wipers off. 8 : For a single wipe, briefly move the wiper lever down. For several wipes, hold the wiper lever down. Windshield Washer Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑4 and Rear Window Wiper/ Washer on page 5‑6, if equipped. Rainsense™ For vehicles with Rainsense: INT (Rainsense Wipe Sensitivity Control): Move the windshield wiper lever to INT. Turn the x INT band on the wiper lever to adjust the sensitivity. Turn the band up for more sensitivity to moisture. Turn the band down for less sensitivity to moisture. . Move the windshield wiper lever out of the INT position to deactivate Rainsense. In Brief 1-15 Rear Window Wiper/Washer The rear wiper controls are on the end of the windshield wiper lever. ON: Press the upper portion of the button for continuous rear window wipes. OFF: The rear wiper turns off when the button is returned to the middle position. INT (Intermittent Rear Wipes): Press the lower portion of the button to set a delay between wipes. = : Push the windshield wiper lever forward to spray washer fluid on the rear window. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑4 and Rear Window Wiper/ Washer on page 5‑6. Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (16,1) 1-16 In Brief Climate Controls The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. A. Fan Control B. Power C. AUTO (Automatic Operation) D. ZONE E. Defrost F. Air Delivery Mode Control G. Driver and Passenger Temperature Control H. Driver and Passenger Heated and Ventilated Seats Air Conditioning I. J. Recirculation K. Outside Air L. Rear Window Defogger See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑1 and Rear Climate Control System on page 8‑5, if equipped. Transmission Driver Shift Control (DSC) Driver Shift Control (DSC) allows you to shift an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission. To use the DSC feature: 1. Move the shift lever to the left from D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode). 2. To enter M (Manual Mode), press the shift lever forward (+) to upshift or rearward (−) to downshift. See Manual Mode on page 9‑26. Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (17,1) Vehicle Features Radio(s) VOL/ O : Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. RADIO/BAND: Press to choose between FM, AM, or XM™, if equipped. TUNE or TUNE/INFO: Turn to select radio stations. Press the TUNE or TUNE/INFO button to show available information about the current station or track. g SEEK: Press to seek the previous station or track. l SEEK: Press to seek the next station or track. / BACK or BACK / : Press to exit or move backwards in a menu. Buttons 1 - 6: Press to save and select favorite stations. For more information about these and other radio features, see Operation on page 7‑7. Storing a Favorite Station Stations from all bands can be stored in the favorite lists in any order. Up to six stations can be stored in each favorite page and the number of available favorite pages can be set. To store the station to a position in the list, press the corresponding numeric button 1-6 until the station can be heard again. For more information, see “Storing a Station as a Favorite” in AM-FM Radio on page 7‑11. Setting the Clock The vehicle has a digital and an analog clock. For detailed instructions on setting either clock, see Clock (Analog Clock) on page 5‑7 or Clock (Digital Clock) on page 5‑8. In Brief 1-17 Turning the Digital Clock On or Off 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Time and Date Settings. 3. Select Clock Displayed. 4. Press the MENU/SELECT button to turn the clock on or off. Setting the Time and Date 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Time and Date Settings. 3. Select Set Time or Set Date. 4. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to adjust the highlighted value. 5. Press the MENU/SELECT knob to select the next value. 6. To save the time or date and return to the Time and Date Settings menu, press the BACK / button at any time or press the MENU/SELECT knob after adjusting the minutes or year. Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (18,1) 1-18 In Brief Setting the 12/24 Hour Format 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Time and Date Settings. 3. Highlight 12/24 Hour Format. 4. Press the MENU/SELECT knob to select the 12 hour or 24 hour display format. Setting the Month & Day Format 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Time and Date Settings. 3. Highlight Month & Day Format. 4. Press the MENU/SELECT knob to select MM/DD (month/day) or DD/MM (day/month). Setting the Auto Time Adjust (If Equipped) 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Time and Date Settings. 3. Highlight Auto Time Adjust. 4. Press the MENU/SELECT knob to turn Auto Time Adjust on or off. Satellite Radio Vehicles with an XM™ satellite radio tuner and a valid XM satellite radio subscription can receive XM programming. XM Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. A fee is required to receive the XM service. Refer to: . www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.). . www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 (Canada). See Satellite Radio on page 7‑14. Portable Audio Devices Some vehicles have a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB port located in the center console. External devices such as iPods®, laptop computers, MP3 players, CD changers, and USB drives may be connected, depending on the audio system. See Auxiliary Devices (Radio with CD/DVD and MEM) on page 7‑35 or Auxiliary Devices (Radio with CD) on page 7‑29. Bluetooth® The Bluetooth system allows users with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle audio system and controls. The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions. Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (19,1) See Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 7‑55 or Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7‑49 or Bluetooth (UHP Mexico Only) on page 7‑62 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7‑51. Mobile Apps Mobile apps are available for download through iTunes® to then access the iPhone® App Store and Google™ Marketplace for Android™. Search for the apps to download. The apps are free of charge; however, the myCadillac app requires the user to link their own vehicle and OnStar MyLink requires an active OnStar subscription. Steering Wheel Controls If available, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. y or z : Press y to select the next favorite radio station or next CD, DVD, if equipped, or MP3 track. Press z to select the previous favorite radio station or previous CD, DVD, if equipped, or MP3 track. In Brief 1-19 + x −: Press + to increase the volume, press − to decrease the volume. b / g : Press to interact with the available Bluetooth, OnStar, or Navigation system. 0 / c : Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. For vehicles with OnStar or Bluetooth systems, press to reject an incoming call, or end a current call. SRCE: Press to select an audio source. For more information, see Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑2. Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (20,1) 1-20 In Brief Cruise Control J : Press to turn cruise control on and off. + RES: Press briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or press and hold to accelerate. −SET: Press to set the speed and activate cruise control or make the vehicle decelerate. J OFF: Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. See Cruise Control on page 9‑36. Navigation System If the vehicle has a navigation system, there is a separate navigation system manual that includes information on the radio, audio players, and navigation system. The navigation system provides detailed maps of most major freeways and roads. After a destination has been set, the system provides turn-by-turn instructions for reaching the destination. In addition, the system can help locate a variety of points of interest (POIs), such as banks, airports, restaurants, and more. See the navigation system manual for more information. Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display is located in the center of the instrument panel cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems. The controls for the DIC are located on the turn signal lever. A. SET/CLR: Press to set or clear the menu item when it is displayed. B. w / x : Use the thumbwheel to scroll through the items in each menu. Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (21,1) C. MENU: Press to display the Trip/Fuel menu and the Vehicle Information menu. This button is also used to return to or exit the last screen displayed on the DIC. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑27. Rear Vision Camera (RVC) If available, the RVC displays a view of the area behind the vehicle when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). The display will appear on either the inside rearview mirror or navigation screen, if equipped. To clean the camera lens, located above the license plate, rinse it with water and wipe it with a soft cloth. See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on page 9‑42. Ultrasonic Parking Assist If available, Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA) uses sensors on the front and rear bumpers to detect objects while parking the vehicle. It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). UFRPA uses audio beeps to provide distance and system information. Keep the sensors on the vehicle's front and rear bumpers clean to ensure proper operation. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑38 for more information. Storage Compartments The glove box is air conditioned and can be used to store items at a lower temperature. Move the slide control to open or close the opening to adjust the air flow. See Glove Box on page 4‑1 for more information. In Brief 1-21 Power Outlets The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. The vehicle has four accessory power outlets. The power outlets located below the climate control system inside the front storage bin, inside the center floor console, and on the rear of the center floor console are powered while the vehicle is in ON/RUN/START or ACC/ACCESSORY mode, or until the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of turning off the vehicle. The power outlet located in the rear cargo area is powered at all times. Open the protective cap to use the accessory power outlet. See Power Outlets on page 5‑9. Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (22,1) 1-22 In Brief Universal Remote System This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Remote system. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you with programming the Universal Remote system. See Universal Remote System on page 5‑46. Performance and Maintenance Traction Control System (TCS) The traction control system limits wheel spin. The system is on when the vehicle is started. To turn off traction control, press and release g located on the console. i illuminates and the appropriate DIC message displays. See Vehicle Messages on page 5‑32. . Press and release g again to turn traction control back on. For more information, see Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑32. StabiliTrak® System The StabiliTrak system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system is on when the vehicle is started. To turn off both Traction Control and StabiliTrak, press and hold g until g and i illuminate and the appropriate DIC message displays. See Vehicle Messages on page 5‑32. . Press g again to turn on both systems. For more information, see StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑34. Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (23,1) Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS warning light alerts you to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑10. The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected. During cooler conditions, the low tire pressure warning light may appear when the vehicle is first started and then turn off. This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure. The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. It is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressures. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑58. Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit This vehicle may come with a spare tire and tire changing equipment or a tire sealant and compressor kit. The kit can be used to temporarily seal small punctures in the tread area of the tire. See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 10‑73 for complete operating information. If the vehicle came with a spare tire and tire changing equipment, see If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10‑71. In Brief 1-23 Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message when it is time to change the engine oil and filter. The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change. Resetting the Oil Life System 1. Using the DIC MENU button and thumbwheel on the turn signal lever, display REMAINING OIL LIFE on the DIC. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑27 and Engine Oil Messages on page 5‑35. 2. Press the SET/CLR button to reset the oil life at 100%. Be careful not to reset the oil life display accidentally at any time other than after the oil is changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change. Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (24,1) 1-24 In Brief The oil life system can also be reset as follows: 1. Turn the ignition on with the engine off. 2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times within five seconds. If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message is not on, the system is reset. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑10. Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge and a yellow fuel cap can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 9‑49. For all other vehicles, use only the unleaded gasoline described under Recommended Fuel on page 9‑46. Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. . Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. . Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. . Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time. . When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control. . Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require. . Keep vehicle tires properly inflated. . Combine several trips into a single trip. . Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. Roadside Service U.S.: 1-800-224-1400 Canada: 1-800-882-1112 TTY Users (U.S. only): 1-888-889-2438 Mexico: 01-800-466-0805 As the owner of a new Cadillac, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Service program. See Roadside Service (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑8 or Roadside Service (Mexico) on page 13‑10. Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (25,1) In Brief 1-25 Roadside Service and OnStar (U.S. and Canada) If you have an active OnStar subscription, press the Q button and the current GPS location will be sent to an OnStar advisor who will assess your problem, contact Roadside Service, and relay your exact location to get the help you need. Online Owner Center (U.S. and Canada) The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges, and more. Sign up today at: U.S.: cadillac.com Click on “Owners,” then “Manage My Cadillac/Owners Login.” Canada: cadillacowner.ca OnStar® If equipped, this vehicle has a comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect to a live Advisor for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connection, and Diagnostic Services. See OnStar Overview on page 14‑1. Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (26,1) 1-26 In Brief 2 NOTES Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . 2-10 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 Doors Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 Anti-theft Alarm System . . . . . . 2-18 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . 2-20 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21 Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21 Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21 Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . 2-22 Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . 2-23 Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . 2-23 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23 Windows Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24 Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24 Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27 Roof Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (2,1) 2-2 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys { WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous for many reasons; children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the RKE transmitter in the vehicle and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave the RKE transmitter in a vehicle with children. This key, located inside the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, is used for the driver door and glove box. Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3 With an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview on page 14‑1. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑23 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range: . Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle. . Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. . Check the transmitter's battery. See “Battery Replacement” later in this section. If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions will work up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle. Keep in mind that other conditions, such as those previously stated, can impact the performance of the transmitter. To remove the key, press the button near the bottom of the transmitter, and pull the key out. Never pull the key out without pressing the button. See your dealer if a new key is needed. Contact Roadside Service if locked out of the vehicle. See Roadside Service (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑8 or Roadside Service (Mexico) on page 13‑10. Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (4,1) 2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows Pressing Q may also arm the theft-deterrent system. See Anti-theft Alarm System on page 2‑18. K (Unlock): Press to unlock the driver door or all doors, see “Door Unlock Options” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑40. When remotely unlocking the vehicle at night the fog lamps and reverse lamps will come on for about 20 seconds to light your approach to the vehicle. The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound to indicate unlocking. See “Unlock Feedback” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑40. Memory seat positions may be recalled when unlocking the vehicle. See “Memory Remote Recall” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑40 for more information. Pressing K will disarm the theft-deterrent system. See Anti-theft Alarm System on page 2‑18. On some models, pressing and holding K will open all of the windows. / (Remote Start): For vehicles with this feature, press Q and then press and hold / within two seconds to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑10 for additional information. L (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release one time to locate the vehicle. The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps. Press and hold L for three seconds to sound the panic alarm. The horn sounds and the turn signal lamps flash for 30 seconds, or until L is pressed again or the vehicle is started. 8 (Remote Liftgate Release): Press until the liftgate begins to move to open or close the power liftgate. With Remote Start and Power Liftgate Shown, Without Similar Q (Lock): Press to lock all doors. The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound to indicate locking, see “Locking Feedback” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑40. If the driver door is open when Q is pressed, all doors lock except the driver door, if enabled through the vehicle personalization. If the passenger door is open when Q is pressed, all doors lock. Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-5 You may temporarily disable the keyless locking feature by pressing and holding the power door unlock button on the instrument panel for several seconds with a door open. Keyless locking will then remain disabled until the door lock switch is pressed, or until the vehicle is turned on. To customize whether the doors automatically lock when you exit the vehicle, see “Passive Locking” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑40. Keyless Access Operation Some vehicles have the keyless access system that lets you lock and unlock the doors and access the liftgate without removing the remote transmitter from your pocket, purse, briefcase, etc. The keyless entry transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the door being opened. If the vehicle has this feature, there will be a body colored touch pad on the outside front door handles. Keyless Unlocking With the transmitter within 1 m (3 ft), approach the front door and pull the handle. If the transmitter is recognized, the door will unlock and open. Entering any door other than the driver door will always cause all of the doors to unlock. This is not customizable. To customize which doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened, see “Passive Unlock” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑40. Keyless Locking If the vehicle has the keyless access system, this feature allows you to select whether the doors automatically lock during normal vehicle exit. When the vehicle is turned off and all doors become closed, the vehicle will determine how many keyless access transmitters remain in the vehicle interior. If at least one keyless access transmitter has been removed from the interior of the vehicle, the doors will lock after eight seconds. If there are two keyless access transmitters in the vehicle and one is removed, the other will be locked in. A person approaching the outside of the locked vehicle without an authorized keyless access transmitter will not be able to open the door, even with the transmitter in the vehicle. Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (6,1) 2-6 Keys, Doors, and Windows Lock Sensor When all doors are closed and the ignition is off, the vehicle can be locked by pressing this area on the door handle. This feature will be available for several minutes after the vehicle has been turned off. Keyless Liftgate Opening Press the touch pad on the liftgate handle to open the liftgate if the keyless entry transmitter is within range. Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only keyless entry transmitters programmed to the vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer. The vehicle can be reprogrammed so that lost or stolen transmitters no longer work. Each vehicle can have up to eight transmitters matched to it. Programming with a Recognized Transmitter (Keyless Access Vehicles Only) A new transmitter can be programmed to the vehicle when there is one recognized transmitter. To program, the vehicle must be off and all of the transmitters, both currently recognized and new, must be with you. 1. Place the recognized 2. transmitter(s) in the cupholder. Insert the vehicle key of the new transmitter into the key lock cylinder located on the outside of the driver door and turn the key to the unlock position five times within ten seconds. The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays READY TO LEARN ELECTRONIC KEY #2, 3, 4, ETC. Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7 4. Press the ignition. When the transmitter is learned the DIC display will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter. 5. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press K on the transmitter. To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 3 through 5. When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold the ignition for 10 seconds to exit programming mode. Programming without a Recognized Transmitter (Keyless Access Vehicles Only) If there are no currently recognized transmitters available, follow this procedure to program up to eight transmitters. This feature is not available in Canada. This procedure will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. The vehicle must be off and all of the transmitters you wish to program must be with you. 1. Insert the vehicle key of the transmitter into the key lock cylinder located on the outside of the driver door and turn the key to the unlock position five times within ten seconds. The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT. 3. Place the new transmitter into the transmitter pocket. The transmitter pocket is inside the center console storage area located between the driver and front passenger seats. The storage area will need to be opened and the storage tray lifted up to access the transmitter pocket. Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (8,1) 2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2. Wait for ten minutes until the DIC displays PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO LEARN and then press the ignition. The DIC displays will again show REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT. 3. Repeat Step 2 two additional times. After the third time all previously known transmitters will no longer work with the vehicle. Remaining transmitters can be relearned during the next steps. The DIC display should now show READY FOR REMOTE # 1. 4. Place the new transmitter into the transmitter pocket. The transmitter pocket is inside the center console storage area located between the driver and front passenger seats. The storage area will need to be opened and the storage tray lifted up to access the transmitter pocket. 5. Press the ignition. When the transmitter is learned the DIC display will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter. 6. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press K on the transmitter. To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 4 through 6. When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold the ignition for 10 seconds to exit programming mode. Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9 Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery If the transmitter battery is weak, the DIC may display NO REMOTE DETECTED when you try to start the vehicle. The REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message may also be displayed at this time. To start the vehicle: 1. Open the center console storage area and the storage tray. 2. Place the transmitter in the transmitter pocket. 3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral), press the brake pedal and the START button. Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible. Battery Replacement Notice: When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter.

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