2008 CADILLAC SRX Owners Manual

Cargo Cover
If your vehicle has a cargo cover, you can use it to
cover items in the rear of the vehicle. Pull the cover
from the passenger’s side to the driver’s side and slide
the ends into the slots to secure it. When it is not in
use, take the ends out of the slots and allow the cover
to roll back up.
Cargo Management System
Your vehicle may have a cargo management system.
It provides extra storage space for the rear of the
vehicle.
The cargo management system has three
compartments. The one closest to the front of the
vehicle opens from behind the second row. The center
compartment has a divider. The compartment closest
to the rear of the vehicle has a removable storage bin.
Sunroof
Sunroof (Ultra View)
{CAUTION:
People who are in a crash and not wearing a
safety belt properly can suffer much worse
injuries. They can hit things inside the vehicle
or be ejected from it, and be seriously injured
or killed. This is true for any vehicle occupant,
in any motor vehicle. In a rollover or other
crash, the Ultra View
®roof can be damaged
or destroyed. People who are unbelted would be
at risk of being ejected from the vehicle. Always
fasten your safety belt, and check that your
passengers’ belts are fastened properly too.
Your vehicle may have an Ultra View
®sunroof over
the rst two rows of seats. The ignition must be turned
to ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or the Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) must be active to operate it.
SeeRetained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-26.
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The sunroof/sunshade
switches are located
in the headliner between
the driver and front
passenger.
One switch operates the sunroof and the other switch
operates the sunshade.
Press the back of the sunroof switch to open the sunroof.
When the switch is pressed to the rst stop the sunroof
will open to a desired position. Press the switch to the
second stop to express open the sunroof to a preset
comfort position. Press the second stop again to fully
express open the sunroof. Press the front of the switch
to close the sunroof. The rst stop will close the sunroof
at a desired position at normal speed, and the second
stop will express close the roof.
Press the back of the sunshade switch to open the
sunshade. Press the front of the switch to the rst stop
to close the sunshade to a desired position at a normal
speed. Press the switch forward to the second stop to
express close the sunshade.Anti-Pinch Feature
If an object is in the path of the sunroof when it is
closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object
and stop the sunroof from closing at the point of
the obstruction. The sunroof will then reverse.
To close the sunroof once it has re-opened, remove
the obstruction and press the front of the sunroof switch.
Resynchronization
To resynchronize the sunroof and sunshade, do the
following.
1. With the engine running, press and hold both the
sunroof switch in the open position and the sunshade
switch in the closed position for six seconds.
2. Release both buttons.
3. When the sunroof reaches the fully closed position,
the sunshade will close.
4. After the sunroof and sunshade have fully closed,
continue to hold the sunroof switch in the closed
position for an additional three or four seconds
to complete the resynchronization process.
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Sunroof (Ultra View Plus)
{CAUTION:
People who are in a crash and not wearing a
safety belt properly can suffer much worse
injuries. They can hit things inside the vehicle
or be ejected from it, and be seriously injured
or killed. This is true for any vehicle occupant,
in any motor vehicle. In a rollover or other
crash, the Ultra View
®roof can be damaged or
destroyed. People who are unbelted would be at
risk of being ejected from the vehicle. Always
fasten your safety belt, and check that your
passengers’ belts are fastened properly too.
Your vehicle may have an Ultra View
®sunroof over the
rst two rows of seats and a smaller sunroof over
the third row seat. Both have sunshades, but the back
sunroof does not open. The ignition must be turned
to ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or the Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) must be active to operate it.
SeeRetained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-26A. Rear Sunshade
B. Front Sunshade
C. Front Sunroof
The sunroof/sunshade switches are located in the
headliner between the driver and front passenger.
One switch (C) operates the front sunroof and another
switch (B) operates the front sunshade. The third
switch (A) is for the rear sunshade.
Press the back of the sunroof switch (C) to open the
sunroof. Press the switch to the rst stop to open the
sunroof to a desired position. Press the switch to the
second stop to express-open the sunroof to a preset
comfort stop. Press the switch at the second stop again
to express-open the sunroof completely. Press the front
of the sunroof switch to close the sunroof. Press the
switch to the rst stop to close the sunroof to a desired
position. Press the front of the switch to the second stop
to express close the sunroof.
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Press the back of the front sunshade switch (B) to
open it. Press it to the rst stop to open the front
sunshade to a desired position. Press it again to
express open the sunshade. Press the front of the
front sunshade switch to close it. Press to the rst stop
to close it to a desired position. Press the switch to
the second stop to express close the front sunshade
Press the back of the rear sunshade switch (A) to
open the rear sunshade. Press the front of the switch
to close the rear sunshade.
Anti-Pinch Feature
If an object is in the path of the sunroof when it is
closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object
and stop the sunroof from closing at the point of
the obstruction. The sunroof will then reverse.
To close the sunroof once it has re-opened,
remove the obstruction and press the front of
the sunroof switch.
Resynchronization
To resynchronize the front sunroof and front and rear
sunshades, do the following.
1. With the engine running, press and hold the rear
sunshade switch in the closed position for about
15 seconds – the shade will move to the stop
position.
2. Briey release the button, and press the rear
sunshade switch in the closed position again. The
shade will now move to the fully open position and
then return to the fully closed position. Keep the
switch pushed in the closed position for the entire
open/close cycle of the shade.
3. At the same time, press and hold the front sunroof
switch in the open position and the front sunshade
switch in the closed position for about six seconds.
When the front sunroof reaches the fully closed
position, the front sunshade will close.
4. After the sunroof and sunshade have fully closed,
continue to hold the sunroof switch in the closed
position for an additional three or four seconds to
complete the resynchronization process.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn.............................................................3-6
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-6
Heated Steering Wheel...................................3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-7
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-8
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-8
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-9
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-9
Windshield Washer.......................................3-10
Rear Window Wiper/Washer...........................3-11
Headlamp Washer........................................3-12
Cruise Control..............................................3-12
Headlamps..................................................3-16
Wiper Activated Headlamps............................3-16Headlamps on Reminder................................3-16
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-17
Fog Lamps..................................................3-18
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver........................3-19
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-19
Entry Lighting...............................................3-19
Parade Dimming...........................................3-19
Reading Lamps............................................3-20
Electric Power Management...........................3-20
Accessory Power Outlet(s).............................3-21
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter......................3-21
Analog Clock...............................................3-22
Climate Controls............................................3-23
Dual Climate Control System..........................3-23
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-29
Rear Air Conditioning System.........................3-29
Passenger Compartment Air Filter..................
.3-30
Section 3 Instrument Panel
3-1

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-31
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-32
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-33
Tachometer.................................................3-33
Engine Speed Limiter....................................3-33
Safety Belt Reminders...................................3-33
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-34
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator...................3-35
Charging System Light..................................3-37
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-38
Antilock Brake System Warning Light...............3-39
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light......3-39
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light......3-40
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-40
Tire Pressure Light.......................................3-41
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-42
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-44
Security Light...............................................3-45
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-45
Lights On Reminder......................................3-46
Cruise Control Light......................................3-46Highbeam On Light.......................................3-46
Tow/Haul Mode Light....................................3-46
Fuel Gage...................................................3-47
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-47
DIC Operation and Displays...........................3-48
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-53
DIC Vehicle Customization.............................3-62
Audio System(s).............................................3-70
Setting the Time...........................................3-71
Radio(s) (MP3).............................................3-75
Using an MP3..............................................3-84
XM Radio Messages.....................................3-89
Navigation/Radio System..............................
.3-90
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System...........3-90
Rear Seat Audio (RSA).................................3-90
Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................3-92
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.......................3-92
Radio Reception...........................................3-93
Rear Side Window Antenna...........................3-94
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System.............3-94
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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✍NOTES
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Instrument Panel Overview
3-4