Cadillac 2012 SRX Owners Manual

Cadillac 2012 SRX

Instrument Panel

• 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 5‑28.
• C. Cruise Control on page 9‑37. Heated Steering Wheel on page 5‑3 (If Equipped).
• D. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑11.
• E. Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑2.
• F. AM-FM Radio on page 7‑11. Navigation System (If Equipped). See Navigation System Manual.
• G. Driver Information Center (DIC) Display. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑28.
• H. Clock (Analog Clock) on page 5‑7 or Clock (Digital Clock) on page 5‑7
• I. Safety Locks on page 2‑13. Power Door Locks on page 2‑12. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6‑5.
• 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 5‑3.
• N. Adjustable Pedal Control (If Equipped). See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 9‑17.
• O. Start/Stop Button. See Ignition Positions on page 9‑18.
• P. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑4. Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 5‑6.
• Q. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3‑10 (If Equipped).
• R. Parking Brake on page 9‑31.
• S. Shift Lever. See Shifting Into Park on page 9‑22.
• T. StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑35. Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑40 (If Equipped). Economy Mode (If Equipped). See Fuel Economy Mode on page 9‑29
• U. Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑1.

Seats and Restraints

Front Seats

• The vehicle’s front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions
• The height of the head restraint can be adjusted. To raise or lower the head restraint, press the button located on the side of the head restraint, and pull up or push the head restraint down, and release the button. Pull and push on the head restraint after the button is
  released to make sure that it is locked in place.
• The front seat outboard head restraints are not designed to be remove

Front Seats

Seat Adjustment

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.
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.

Instruments and Controls

Engine Oil Messages

CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON

• This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed. When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset the Oil Life System.
• See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑10 and Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑28 for information on how to reset the system. See Engine Oil on page 10‑8 and Maintenance Schedule on page 11‑4 for more information.

ENGINE OIL HOT, IDLEENGINE

• This message displays when theengine oil temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down.

ENGINE OIL LOW — ADD OIL

• This message displays when the engine oil level is too low. Check the oil level. See Engine Oil on page 10‑8.

NO REMOTE PRESS BRAKE TO RESTART

• This message is displayed if the remote is no longer detected in the vehicle. Press the brake pedal to restart the vehicle.

NUMBER OF KEYS PROGRAMMED

• This message displays when programming new keys to the vehicle.

REMOTE LEFT IN VEHICLE

• This message displays when leaving the vehicle with the RKE transmitter still inside.

Starting the Vehicle Messages

PRESS THE BRAKE TO START THE VEHICLE

• This message is displayed when attempting to start the vehicle without first pressing the brake pedal.

SERVICE KEYLESS START SYSTEM

• This message is displayed if there is a problem with the pushbutton start system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service

Interior Lighting

Instrument Panel

Illumination Control

• This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights.
• (Instrument Panel Brightness): Turn the thumbwheel up or down to brighten or dim the instrument panel lights.
• Cargo Lamp
• The cargo lamp is located over the rear compartment and is controlled by the dome lamp. See Dome Lamps on page 6‑7.
• Courtesy Lamps
• The courtesy lamps come on automatically when any door is opened and the dome lamp is in the door position.

Vehicle Care

Headlamp Aiming

• The headlamp aiming system has been preset at the factory. If the vehicle is damaged in an accident, the aim of the headlamps can be affected and adjustment could be necessary.
• It is recommended that a dealer adjust the headlamps. To re-aim the headlamps yourself, use the following procedure. The vehicle should be properly prepared as follows:
• The vehicle should be placed so the headlamps are 7.6m (25 ft) from a light‐colored wall.
• The vehicle must have all four tires on a level surface which is level all the way to the wall.
• The vehicle should be placed so it is perpendicular to the wall.
• The vehicle should not have any snow, ice, or mud on it.
• The vehicle should be fully assembled and all other work stopped while headlamp aiming is being performed.

To adjust the vertical aim:

1. Open the hood. See Hood on page 10‑5 for more information
2. Locate the aim point at the center inner projector condensing lens of the low-beam headlamp, not the outer lens.
3. Measure the distance from the ground to the aim dot on the low‐beam headlamp. Record the distance
4. At the wall, measure from the ground upward (A) to the recorded distance from Step 3 and mark it.
5. Draw or tape a horizontal line (B) on the wall the width of the vehicle at the height of the mark in Step 4.

Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) (Up-Level)

1. From the back side of the headlamp assembly, remove the bottom cap to replace the DRL bulb.
2. Disconnect electrical connector.
3. Remove the DRL bulb socket from the headlamp assembly
4. Replace the bulb in the bulb socket.
5. Install the bulb socket in the headlamp assembly.
6. Connect the electrical connector.
7. Install the cap with the down arrow pointing down in the back of the headlamp assembly.
8. For driver side, reinstall the underhood electrical center cover by latching three clips.
9. For passenger side, reinstall the air filter/cleaner assembly base by pushing to seat . Verify the base is seated securely, then install the engine air filter/cleaner assembly.

Service and Maintenance

General Information

• Your vehicle is an important investment. This section describes the required maintenance for the vehicle. Follow this schedule to
  help protect against major repair expenses resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance. It may also help to maintain the value of
  the vehicle if it is sold.
• It is the responsibility of the owner to have all required maintenance performed. Your dealer has trained technicians who can perform required maintenance using genuine replacement parts. They have up‐to‐date tools and equipment for fast and accurate diagnostics.
• Many dealers have extended evening and Saturday hours, courtesy transportation, and online scheduling to assist with service needs.

Cadillac Premium

Care Maintenance

• Your vehicle comes with the Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance. It is a maintenance program that covers select maintenance services during the first 4 years or 80 000 km (50,000 mi), whichever comes first.
• Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance covers routine maintenance services, when scheduled in accordance with the owner manual, including:
• Oil changes based on the vehicle’s oil life monitor system.
• Tire rotation every 12 000 km (7,500 mi)
• Engine air cleaner filter replacement.
• Passenger compartment air filter replacement.
• Multi‐point vehicle inspection (MPVI) performed by a qualified technician.

Maintenance Schedule

Engine Oil Change

• When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message displays, have the engine oil and filter changed within the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven under the best conditions, the engine oil life system might not indicate the need for vehicle service for more than a year.
• The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and the oil life systemmust be reset. Your trained dealer technician can perform this work.
• If the engine oil life system is reset accidentally, service the vehicle within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since the last service. Reset the oil life system when the oil is changed. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑10.

Additional Maintenance and Care

Battery

• The battery supplies power to start the engine and operate any additional electrical accessories.
• To avoid break‐down or failure to start the vehicle, maintain a battery with fullcranking power.
• Trained dealer technicians have the diagnostic equipment to test the battery and ensure that the connections and cables are corrosion‐free.

Belts

• Belts may need replacing if they squeak or show signs of cracking or splitting.
• Trained dealer technicians can inspect the belts and recommend replacement when necessary.

Brakes

• Brakes stop the vehicle and are crucial to safe driving.
• Signs of brake wear may include chirping, grinding, or squealing noises, or difficulty stopping.
• Trained dealer technicians have access to tools and equipment to inspect the brakes and recommend quality parts engineered for the vehicle.

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

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