2006 CADILLAC SRX Owners Manual

If the fuel supply gets low, the Fuel Level Low message
will appear on the DIC and a single chime will sound.
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-59
for more information.
Here are a few concerns some owners have had about
the fuel gage. All of these situations are normal and
do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage:
At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before
the gage reads full.
The gage may change when you turn, stop quickly
or accelerate quickly.
It takes a little more or less fuel to ll the tank than
the gage indicated. For example, the gage may
have indicated that the tank was half full, but
it actually took a little more or less than half the
tank’s capacity to ll the tank.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
The DIC gives you the status of many of your vehicle’s
systems. It is also used to display driver personalization
features and warning/status messages. All messages
will appear on the audio system display.
If your vehicle has the Base audio system, use the
information contained in this manual for instructions on
operating the DIC for your vehicle.
If your vehicle has the Navigation system, see the
Navigation system manual for instructions on operating
the DIC for your vehicle.
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System Controls
Use the following controls located on the audio system
to operate the DIC:
INFO (Information):Use the up or down arrows on this
switch to scroll through the system status information.
CLR (Clear):Press this button to clear DIC messages
and to reset some DIC displays to zero. This button
is also used to exit out of a menu. SeeDIC Warnings
and Messages on page 3-59andStatus of Vehicle
Systems on page 3-50for more information.TUNE/SEL (Select) Knob:To scroll through the menu
items displayed, turn the knob, located in the lower
right corner. Press the knob to select the menu item.
Status of Vehicle Systems
You can view the status of several vehicle systems
using the DIC.
Vehicle Information Menu
To access this menu, press the up or down arrow on
the INFO switch located to the right of the display.
The following items are available when the ignition is
in ON. These items will not be available when the
ignition is in ACCESSORY. The tire pressure menu
items are only available if your vehicle has the Tire
Pressure Monitor (TPM) System:
OUTSIDE TEMP
MI TRIP A (KM TRIP A)*
MI TRIP B (KM TRIP B)*
MILES RANGE (KM RANGE)
MPG AVG (L/100 KM AVG)*
MPG INST (L/100 KM INST)
GAL FUEL USED (L FUEL USED)*
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AVG MPH (AVG KM/H)*
TIMER*
BATTERY VOLTS
ENGINE OIL LIFE*
TRANS FLUID LIFE*
PSI LF TIRE (KPA LF TIRE)
PSI RF TIRE (KPA RF TIRE)
PSI RR TIRE (KPA RR TIRE)
PSI LR TIRE (KPA LR TIRE)
BLANK LINE
*These items can be reset. Each one must be reset
individually. For a detailed description of the menu
items and how to reset them, see “Vehicle Information
Menu Item Descriptions” later in this section.
You can view any of these items at any time, but only
one item can be displayed at a time.
Vehicle Information Menu Item
Descriptions
The following paragraphs contain a more detailed
description of each menu item:
OUTSIDE TEMP:If you select this item, the current
outside temperature is displayed at the top of the
screen. It will be in either degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or
degrees Celsius (°C) depending upon whether the
system is set for English or metric units. If you wish to
change the units, seeDIC Main Menu on page 3-55.
MI TRIP A and B (KM TRIP A and B):For information
on the trip odometers, seeTrip Odometers on
page 3-36.
MILES RANGE (KM RANGE):If you select this item,
the approximate number of remaining miles or
kilometers you can drive without refueling is displayed.
This estimate is based on the current driving conditions
and will change if the driving conditions change. For
example, if you are driving in traffic making frequent
stops, the display may read one number, but if you enter
the freeway, the number may change even though
you still have the same amount of gas in the gas tank.
This is because different driving conditions produce
different fuel economies. Generally, freeway driving
produces better fuel economy than city driving.
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If your vehicle is low on fuel, the Fuel Level Low
message will be displayed. See “Fuel Level Low” under
DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-59for more
information.
MPG AVG (L/100 KM AVG):If you select this item, the
approximate average miles per gallon (mpg) or liters
per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) is displayed. This number
is calculated based on the number of mpg (L/100 km)
recorded since the last time this menu item was reset.
To reset the MPG AVG (L/100 KM AVG), press the CLR
button located to the right of the screen. The display
will return to zero.
MPG INST (L/100 KM INST):If you select this item,
the current fuel economy is displayed. This number
reects only the fuel economy that the vehicle has right
now and will change frequently as driving conditions
change. Unlike average fuel economy, this menu item
cannot be reset.GAL FUEL USED (L FUEL USED):If you select this
item, the number of gallons or liters of fuel used
since the last reset of this menu item is displayed.
To reset GAL FUEL USED (L FUEL USED), press the
CLR button located to the right of the screen. The
display will return to zero.
AVG MPH (AVG KM/H):If you select this item, the
average speed of the vehicle is displayed in miles per
hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). This average
is calculated based on the various vehicle speeds
recorded since the last reset of this menu item.
To reset AVG MPH (AVG KM/H), press the CLR button
located to the right of the screen. The display will
return to zero.
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TIMER:If you select this item, a timing feature is
displayed. The timer functions like a stopwatch in that
you can record the time it takes to travel from one point
to another.
To turn on the timer, press the CLR button located to
the right of the screen once. The display will read
00:00:00 TIMER ON and begin counting.
To turn off the timer, press the CLR button again. When
the timer is off, the display will show the timer value
and TIMER OFF. The timing feature will stop.
To reset the timer, turn off the timer and then press and
hold the CLR button. The display will return to zero.
BATTERY VOLTS:If you select this item, the current
battery voltage is displayed. If the voltage is in the
normal range, the display will have OK after it.
For example, the display may read 13.2 BATTERY
VOLTS OK.
If there is a problem with the battery charging system,
there are four possible DIC messages that may be
displayed. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on
page 3-59for more information.ENGINE OIL LIFE:If you select this item, the
percentage of remaining oil life is displayed. If you see
99% ENGINE OIL LIFE on the display, that means
that 99% of the current oil life remains.
When the oil life is depleted, the Change Engine Oil
message will appear on the display. See your GM dealer
for service. In addition to the engine oil life system
monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is
recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this
manual. SeeScheduled Maintenance on page 6-4and
Engine Oil on page 5-16for more information.
When you reset the Change Engine Oil message by
clearing it from the display, you still must reset the
engine oil life system separately. For more information
on resetting the engine oil life system, see “How to
Reset the Engine Oil Life System and the Oil Life
Indicator” underEngine Oil Life System on page 5-19.If
you clear the Change Engine Oil message from the
display, it will not re-appear.
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TRANS FLUID LIFE:If you select this item, the
percentage of remaining transmission uid life is
displayed. If you see 99% TRANS FLUID LIFE on the
display, that means that 99% of the current transmission
uid life remains.
When the transmission uid life is depleted, the Change
Trans Fluid message will appear on the display. You
should change the transmission uid as soon as
possible. Be sure to keep a written record of the mileage
and date of the uid change so you will have it for
future reference. SeeScheduled Maintenance on
page 6-4andRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on
page 6-12for more information.
When you reset the Change Trans Fluid message by
clearing it from the display, you still must reset the
transmission uid life monitor separately. For more
information on resetting the transmission uid life
monitor, seeAutomatic Transmission Fluid on
page 5-23.
LF TIRE:If you select this item, the driver’s side front
tire pressure will be displayed. If the tire pressure is low,
LOW will be displayed with this item. The pressure
can be displayed in pounds per square inch (PSI) or
kilopascals (KPA). To change the units, seeDIC
Main Menu on page 3-55.RF TIRE:If you select this item, the passenger’s side
front tire pressure will be displayed. If the tire pressure is
low, LOW will be displayed with this item. The pressure
can be displayed in pounds per square inch (PSI) or
kilopascals (KPA). To change the units, seeDIC Main
Menu on page 3-55.
RR TIRE:If you select this item, the passenger’s side
rear tire pressure will be displayed. If the tire pressure
is low, LOW will be displayed with this item. The
pressure can be displayed in pounds per square inch
(PSI) or kilopascals (KPA). To change the units, seeDIC
Main Menu on page 3-55.
LR TIRE:If you select this item, the driver’s side rear
tire pressure will be displayed. If the tire pressure is low,
LOW will be displayed with this item. The pressure
can be displayed in pounds per square inch (PSI) or
kilopascals (KPA). To change the units, seeDIC
Main Menu on page 3-55.
BLANK LINE:If you select this item, nothing is
displayed at the top of the screen.
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DIC Main Menu
Accessing the DIC Main Menu
To access the main menu of the DIC, do the following:
1. Press the PWR knob to turn the radio on.
2. Press the TUNE/SEL knob once.
3. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to scroll through the menu items.
The DIC main menu consists of the following
menu items:
eBASS - MID - TREBLE
eEQ
DSP (Bose®Audio System)
DVD
AVC (Bose®Audio System)
H/A
AUTOSTORE PRESETS
CAT
TA
MSG RECALL RDS MESSAGE
AF
ASEEK LOCAL/DISTANT
9(English/Metric Units)
TCS
8(Clock)
8/4(Clock/Information Display)
SETUP
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DIC Main Menu Item Descriptions
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BASS - MID (Midrange) - TREBLE:This menu
item allows you to adjust the levels for the bass,
midrange, treble, balance, and fade features of the
audio system. For more information, see “Setting the
Tone (Bass/Treble)” and “Adjusting the Speakers
(Balance/Fade)” underRadio with CD on page 3-83.
eEQ (Equalizer):This menu item allows you
to choose among ve preset equalizations for the audio
system. See “Audio Equalizer” underRadio with CD
on page 3-83for more information.
DSP (Digital Signal Processing):If your vehicle has a
Bose
®Audio System, this menu item allows you to
select the DSP type that you want on the audio system.
You may choose Normal, Talk, Spacious, Rear Seat
or Driver Seat. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to scroll
through these choices. Once the desired choice
is displayed, turn the knob to set your DSP choice and
continue scrolling through the main menu.
See “Using DSP” underRadio with CD on page 3-83for
more information.DVD (Digital Versatile Disc):This menu item allows
you to turn the DVD on and off. Press the TUNE/SEL
knob once to turn DVD on and off. When DVD is on, an
X will be in the box next to DVD on the menu. The X
disappears when DVD is off.
SeeRear Seat Entertainment System on page 3-100for
more information.
AVC (Automatic Volume Compensation):If your
vehicle has a Bose
®Audio System, this menu
item allows you to turn the AVC feature on and off.
Press the TUNE/SEL knob once to turn AVC on and off.
When AVC is on, an X will be in the box next to AVC
on the menu. The X disappears when AVC is off.
See “AVC (Automatic Volume Compensation)” under
Radio with CD on page 3-83for more information.
H/A (Home/Away Preset Stations):This menu item
allows you to switch back and forth between your home
and away preset radio stations. Press the TUNE/SEL
knob to switch between home and away.
See “Setting Preset Stations” underRadio with CD on
page 3-83for more information.
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