2007 CADILLAC SRX steering wheel

When the sport mode is active, an S will appear
next to the shift position indicator on the center of
the DIC display. When the manual mode is
active, an M will appear on the DIC display. When
the normal mode is active, only the shift position
indicator will appear. While the Driver Shift Control
(DSC) feature is active, the DIC will change to
show the selected gear. See″Driver Shift Control
(DSC)″underAutomatic Transmission Operation
on page 122for more information.
If a problem is detected, a warning message will
appear on the display. Be sure to take any
message that appears on the display seriously
and remember that clearing the message will only
make the message disappear, not correct the
problem.DIC Controls and Displays
The Driver Information
Center (DIC) has
different displays which
can be accessed by
pressing the DIC
buttons located on the
instrument panel, to
the left of the steering
wheel.
3Trip/Fuel:Press this button to scroll through
the trip and fuel displays. See “Trip/Fuel Display
Menu Items” following for more information
on these displays.
TVehicle Information:Press this button to
scroll through the vehicle information displays. See
“Vehicle Information Display Menu Items”
following for more information on these displays.
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SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL
This message displays when there is a problem
with the Traction Control System (TCS). When this
message displays, the system will not limit
wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. See
your dealer for service. SeeTraction Control
System (TCS) on page 281for more information.
SERVICE TRANSMISSION
This message displays when there is a problem
with the vehicle’s transmission. Have your vehicle
serviced by your dealer.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
This message displays when a non-emissions
related malfunction occurs. Have your vehicle
serviced by your dealer as soon as possible.
SPEED LIMITED TO XXX MPH (km/h)
This message displays when your vehicle speed is
limited to 80 mph (128 km/h) because the
vehicle detects a problem in the speed variable
assist steering, magnetic ride control, or automatic
leveling control systems. Have your vehicle
serviced by your dealer.
STABILITRAK NOT READY
This message may display and the Traction
Control System and StabiliTrak®Warning Light on
the instrument panel cluster may be on after
rst driving the vehicle and exceeding 19 mph
(30 km/h) for 30 seconds. The StabiliTrak
®system
is not functional until the light has turned off.
SeeStabiliTrak
®System on page 283for more
information.
STABILITRAK OFF
This message displays when you turn off
StabiliTrak®, or when the stability control has been
automatically disabled. To limit wheel spin and
realize the full benets of the stability
enhancement system, you should normally leave
StabiliTrak
®on. However, you should turn
StabiliTrak®off if your vehicle gets stuck in sand,
mud, ice, or snow and you want to rock your
vehicle to attempt to free it, or if you are driving in
extreme off-road conditions and require more
wheel spin. SeeIf Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand,
Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 321. To turn the
StabiliTrak
®system on or off, seeStabiliTrak®
System on page 283.
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Exiting the Feature Settings Menu
The feature settings menu will be exited when any
of the following occurs:
The vehicle is shifted out of PARK (P).
The ignition is no longer in ON.
The trip/fuel or vehicle information DIC buttons
are pressed.
The end of the feature settings menu is
reached.
A 40 second time period has elapsed with no
selection made.
Audio System(s)
Determine which radio your vehicle has and then
read the pages following to familiarize yourself
with its features.
Driving without distraction is a necessity for a
safer driving experience. SeeDefensive Driving on
page 274. By taking a few moments to read this
manual and get familiar with your vehicle’s
audio system, you can use it with less effort, as
well as take advantage of its features. While your
vehicle is parked, set up your audio system by
presetting your favorite radio stations, setting the
tone and adjusting the speakers. Then, when
driving conditions permit, you can tune to
your favorite stations using the presets and
steering wheel controls if the vehicle has them.
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{CAUTION:
This system provides you with a far greater
access to audio stations and song listings.
Giving extended attention to entertainment
tasks while driving can cause a crash and
you or others can be injured or killed.
Always keep your eyes on the road and
your mind on the drive — avoid engaging
in extended searching while driving.
Keeping your mind on the drive is important for
safe driving. Here are some ways in which you can
help avoid distraction while driving.
While your vehicle is parked:
Familiarize yourself with all of its controls.
Familiarize yourself with its operation.
Set up your audio system by presetting your
favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and
adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving
conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite
radio stations using the presets and steering
wheel controls if the vehicle has them.
Notice:Before adding any sound equipment
to your vehicle, such as an audio system,
CD player, CB radio, mobile telephone,
or two-way radio, make sure that it can be
added by checking with your dealer. Also,
check federal rules covering mobile radio and
telephone units. If sound equipment can be
added, it is very important to do it properly.
Added sound equipment can interfere with the
operation of your vehicle’s engine, radio, or
other systems, and even damage them.
Your vehicle’s systems can interfere with the
operation of sound equipment that has
been added.
Your vehicle has a feature called Retained
Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio
system can be played even after the ignition
is turned off. SeeRetained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 118for more information.
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4(Information) (XM™ Satellite Radio Service,
MP3, and RDS Features):Press the information
button to display additional text information
related to the current FM-RDS or XM™ station, or
MP3 song. A choice of additional information
such as: Channel, Song, Artist, CAT (category)
can appear. Continue pressing the information
button to highlight the desired label, or press the
pushbutton positioned under any one of the
labels and the information about that label
displays.
When information is not available, No Info
displays.
Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite
Drivers are encouraged to set up their radio station
favorites while the vehicle is parked. Tune to
your favorite stations using the presets, favorites
button, and steering wheel controls, if your vehicle
has this feature. SeeDefensive Driving on
page 274.FAV (Favorites):A maximum of 36 stations can
be programmed as favorites using the
six pushbuttons positioned below the radio station
frequency labels and by using the radio favorites
page button (FAV button). Press the FAV button to
go through up to six pages of favorites, each
having six favorite stations available per page.
Each page of favorites can contain any
combination of AM, FM, or XM™ (if equipped)
stations. To store a station as a favorite, perform
the following steps:
1. Tune to the desired radio station.
2. Press the FAV button to display the page
where you want the station stored.
3. Press and hold one of the six pushbuttons
until a beep sounds. Whenever that
pushbutton is pressed and released, the
station that was set, returns.
4. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton radio
station you want stored as a favorite.
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Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Some audio controls can be adjusted at the
steering wheel. They include the following:
0(Mute):Press this button to mute the system.
Press this button again, or any other radio
button, to turn the sound on.
SRCE (Source):Press this button to switch
between AM, FM, XM™ (if equipped), CD, and
auxiliary jack.
g(Voice Recognition):If your vehicle has the
navigation system, press and hold this button
for longer than one second to initiate voice
recognition. See “Voice Recognition” in the
Navigation System manual for more information.
If your vehicle has OnStar
®, press and hold
this button for longer than one second to interact
with the OnStar
®system. If your vehicle also
has the navigation system, press and hold this
button for longer than one second to initiate voice
recognition and say “OnStar” to enter OnStar
®
mode. See theOnStar®System on page 139in
this manual for more information.
1-6 (Preset Stations):Press this button to play
stations that are programmed on the radio
preset pushbuttons. The radio seeks preset
stations only with a strong signal that are in the
selected band.
While a CD is playing, press this button to go to
the next track.
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+u−(Volume):Press this button to increase
or to decrease the volume.
+
tu−(Seek):Press either arrow to go to the
next or the previous radio station and stay
there. The radio seeks stations only with a strong
signal that are in the selected band.
While a CD is playing in a single CD player, press
the minus button to go to the previous track or
the plus button to go to the next track on the CD.
While a CD is playing in a six-disc CD player,
loaded with more than one CD, press the minus
button to go to the previous disc or the plus button
to go to the next disc.
If the radio has the navigation system, some of
the audio steering wheel controls work when
a DVD is playing in the navigation radio. See the
Navigation System manual for more information.
Radio Reception
Frequency interference and static can occur
during normal radio reception if items such as
cellphone chargers, vehicle convenience
accessories, and external electronic devices are
plugged into the accessory power outlet. If there is
interference or static, unplug the item from the
accessory power outlet.
AM
The range for most AM stations is greater than for
FM, especially at night. The longer range can
cause station frequencies to interfere with each
other. For better radio reception, most AM
radio stations boost the power levels during the
day, and then reduces these levels during
the night. Static can also occur when things like
storms and power lines interfere with radio
reception. When this happens, try reducing the
treble on the radio.
FM Stereo
FM stereo gives the best sound, but FM signals
reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall
buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals,
causing the sound to fade in and out.
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Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle... 274
Defensive Driving...................................... 274
Drunken Driving........................................ 275
Control of a Vehicle.................................. 278
Braking...................................................... 278
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................. 279
Braking in Emergencies............................. 281
Traction Control System (TCS).................. 281
Magnetic Ride Control............................... 283
Limited-Slip Rear Axle............................... 283
StabiliTrak
®System................................... 283
Panic Brake Assist.................................... 284
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System.................. 284
Steering.................................................... 285
Off-Road Recovery.................................... 287
Passing..................................................... 287
Loss of Control.......................................... 289
Off-Road Driving........................................ 291Driving at Night......................................... 306
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads............ 308
City Driving............................................... 311
Freeway Driving........................................ 312
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................. 313
Highway Hypnosis..................................... 314
Hill and Mountain Roads........................... 315
Winter Driving........................................... 317
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud,
Ice, or Snow.......................................... 321
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out........... 322
Loading Your Vehicle................................ 322
Towing........................................................ 328
Towing Your Vehicle ................................. 328
Recreational Vehicle Towing...................... 328
Level Control............................................. 330
Towing a Trailer........................................ 331
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
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