2008 CADILLAC SRX lock

To erase either Rolling Code or Fixed Code on the
Universal Home Remote device:
1. Press and hold the two outside buttons at the
same time for approximately 20 seconds, until
the indicator lights, located directly above the
buttons, begin to blink rapidly.
2. Once the indicator lights begin to blink, release
both buttons. The codes from all buttons will
be erased.
For help or information on the Universal Home
Remote System, call the customer assistance
phone number underCustomer Assistance Offices
on page 7-6.Storage Areas
Glove Box
To open, lift the handle up. Use the key to lock
and unlock.
Cupholder(s)
Your vehicle has cupholders located between the front
seats. Slide the cover back to expose them. There
are also cupholders in the armrest of the second row
seat. Press the panel on the front of the armrest
to expose the cupholders. On the outboard sides of
the third row there may also be cupholders.
Center Console Storage
Your vehicle has a center console storage area
located between the front seats. It includes storage
areas, and accessory power outlet(s) on the rear
of the console.
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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
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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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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-29.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
C. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-32.
D. Windshield Wiper Lever. SeeWindshield Wipers on
page 3-9.
E. Analog Clock. SeeAnalog Clock on page 3-22.
F. Driver Information Center Controls (DIC). SeeDIC
Operation and Displays on page 3-48.
G. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on page 5-11.
Parking Brake Release. SeeParking Brake on
page 2-34.
H. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. SeeInstrument
Panel Brightness on page 3-19.
I. Cruise Control Buttons. SeeCruise Control on
page 3-12.
J. Tilt Wheel Lever. SeeTilt Wheel on page 3-6.K. Adjustable Pedal Button (If Equipped). See
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 2-28.
L. Horn. SeeHorn on page 3-6.
M. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio Steering
Wheel Controls on page 3-92.
N. Ashtray (If Equipped). SeeAshtray(s) and Cigarette
Lighter on page 3-21.
O. Traction Control Button. SeeTraction Control
System (TCS) on page 4-5.
P. Tow/Haul Selector Button (If Equipped).
SeeTow/Haul Mode on page 2-33.
Q. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
R. Dual Climate Control System. SeeDual Climate
Control System on page 3-23.
S. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-70.
T. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-57.
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To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the
lever. Then move the steering wheel to a comfortable
position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place.
Heated Steering Wheel
Your vehicle may have a heated steering wheel.
The button with this
symbol is located on
the left side of the
steering wheel.
Press the button to turn the heated steering wheel on or
off. A light on the button will display when the feature
is turned on.
The steering wheel will take about three minutes to start
heating.
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
GTurn and Lane-Change Signals. SeeTurn and
Lane-Change Signals on page 3-8.
PExterior Lamp Control. SeeHeadlamps on
page 3-16.
23Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8.
Flash-To-Pass Feature. SeeFlash-to-Pass
on page 3-9.
-Fog Lamps. SeeFog Lamps on page 3-18.
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6(Delay Adjustment):Use this band to set the length
of the delay between wipes when using the delay
feature. The closer you move the band toward mist,
the longer the delay. The windshield wiper lever must
be in delay for this feature to work.
6(Low Speed):Put the lever in this position for
slow, steady wiping cycles.
1(High Speed):Put the lever in this position for
rapid wiping cycles.
If the windshield wipers are in use for about six seconds
while you are driving, the exterior lamps will come on
automatically if the exterior lamp control is in AUTO.
SeeWiper Activated Headlamps on page 3-16for
more information.
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades
before using them. If they are frozen to the windshield,
gently loosen or thaw them. If the blades do become
damaged, install new blades. For more information, see
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 5-49.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor.
A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down.
Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload.
Windshield Washer
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your washer
until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the
washer uid can form ice on the windshield,
blocking your vision.
The windshield washer button is located at the end of
the windshield wiper lever.
K(Washer Fluid):Press this button to wash the
windshield. Washer uid will squirt onto the windshield
and the wipers will run for a few cycles to clear the
windshield. For more wash cycles, press and hold the
button.
If your vehicle is low on washer uid, the WASHER
FLUID LOW ADD FLUID message will appear on the
Driver Information Center (DIC) display. SeeDIC
Warnings and Messages on page 3-53for more
information.
If the headlamps are on when you wash the windshield,
the headlamp washer will turn on, if your vehicle has
them. Both the windshield and the headlamps will
be washed. SeeHeadlamp Washer on page 3-12.
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Rear Window Wiper/Washer
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your washer
until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the
washer uid can form ice on the windshield,
blocking your vision.
The switch for the rear
washer/wiper is located in
the overhead console.
Z(Rear Wiper):Press this side of the button to turn
the rear wiper on.
Y(Washer Fluid):Press this button to wash and
wipe the window.
The rear window washer uses the same uid bottle as
the windshield washer. However, the rear window washer
will run out of uid before the windshield washer. If you
can wash your windshield but not your rear windows,
check the uid level.
5(Delay):Press this side of the button to turn on
delayed wiping.
To turn either the delay or rear wiper setting off, press
the opposite side of the button to turn it to the off position.
Pressing the button all the way down on either side will
activate a wiper setting.
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Headlamps
The exterior lamp control is located in the middle of the
turn signal/multifunction lever.
O(Exterior Lamp Control):Turn the control with this
symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps.
The exterior lamp control has four positions:
O(Off):Turn the control to this position to turn off all
lamps, except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).
AUTO (Automatic):Turn the control to this position to
put the headlamps in automatic mode. AUTO mode
will turn the exterior lamps on and off depending upon
how much light is available outside of the vehicle.
;(Parking Lamps):Turn the control to this position to
turn on the parking lamps together with the following:
Sidemarker Lamps
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
5(Headlamps):Turn the control to this position to
turn on the headlamps, together with the previously
listed lamps and lights.
Wiper Activated Headlamps
This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps
after the windshield wipers have been in use for about
six seconds. For this feature to work, the exterior lamp
control must be in AUTO.
The wiper-activated headlamps immediately turn off,
when the ignition is turned to LOCK/OFF or the
windshield wiper control is turned off.
Headlamps on Reminder
A warning chime will sound if the exterior lamp control
is left on in either the headlamp or parking lamp position
and the driver’s door is opened with the ignition off.
SeeLights On Reminder on page 3-46for additional
information.
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