2009 CADILLAC SRX instrument panel

Parking Brake
The parking brake pedal
is located on the lower
portion of the instrument
panel to the left of the
steering wheel.
To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down,
then push the parking brake pedal down.
If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light
on the instrument panel cluster should come on.
If it does not, you need to have the vehicle serviced.
SeeBrake System Warning Light on page 3-36for
more information.To release the parking brake, pull the release lever
located to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument
panel.
Notice:Driving with the parking brake on can
overheat the brake system and cause premature
wear or damage to brake system parts. Make sure
that the parking brake is fully released and the brake
warning light is off before driving.
A warning chime will sound if the parking brake is set,
the ignition is on, and the vehicle begins to move.
To stop the chime, fully release the parking brake.
If you are towing a trailer and parking on a hill,
seeTowing a Trailer on page 4-39for more information.
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Storage Areas
Glove Box
Lift the glovebox handle up to open it. Use the key to
lock and unlock the glovebox.
Cupholders
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.
Instrument Panel Storage
A storage area is located above the glove box. Press
the trim panel button located to the left of the storage
panel door, to automatically open upward.
For vehicles with a storage area, located below the
climate controls, press on the storage door to open it.
Center Console Storage
The 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.
Luggage Carrier
{CAUTION:
If something is carried on top of the vehicle that is
longer or wider than the luggage carrier — like
paneling, plywood, or a mattress — the wind can
catch it while the vehicle is being driven. This can
cause a driver to lose control. The item being
carried could be violently torn off, and this could
cause a collision, and damage the vehicle. Items
may be carried inside. Never carry something
longer or wider than the luggage carrier on top of
the vehicle.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................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..................................................3-15
Wiper Activated Headlamps............................3-16
Headlamps on Reminder................................3-16
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-16
Fog Lamps ..................................................3-17
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver........................3-18
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-18
Entry Lighting...............................................3-18
Parade Dimming...........................................3-18
Reading Lamps............................................3-19
Electric Power Management...........................3-19Accessory Power Outlet(s).............................3-20
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter......................3-20
Analog Clock...............................................3-21
Climate Controls............................................3-22
Dual Climate Control System..........................3-22
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-26
Rear Air Conditioning System.........................3-27
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-28
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-29
Instrument Panel Cluster
................................3-30
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-31
Tachometer.................................................3-31
Engine Speed Limiter....................................3-31
Safety Belt Reminders...................................3-31
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-32
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator...................3-33
Charging System Light..................................3-35
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-36
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light.....3-37
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light . . .3-37
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light......3-38
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-38
Tire Pressure Light.......................................3-39
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-39
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-42
Security Light...............................................3-43
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-43
Lights On Reminder......................................3-43
Cruise Control Light......................................3-44
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-44
Tow/Haul Mode Light....................................3-44
Fuel Gage...................................................3-44
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-45
DIC Operation and Displays...........................3-46
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-51
DIC Vehicle Customization.............................3-60Audio System(s).............................................3-68
Setting the Clock..........................................3-69
Radio(s)......................................................3-72
Using an MP3..............................................3-81
XM Radio Messages.....................................3-87
Navigation/Radio System...............................3-88
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System...........3-88
Rear Seat Audio (RSA).................................3-88
Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................3-90
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.......................3-90
Radio Reception...........................................3-91
Rear Side Window Antenna...........................3-92
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System.............3-92
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Instrument Panel Overview
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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A.Outlet Adjustment on page 3-26.
B.Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
C.Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-30.
D.Windshield Wipers on page 3-9.
E.Analog Clock on page 3-21.
F.Instrument Panel Storage on page 2-54.
G.DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-46.
H.Hood Release on page 5-11.Parking Brake on
page 2-32.
I.Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-18.
J.Cruise Control on page 3-12.
K.Tilt Wheel on page 3-6.L.Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 2-25
(If Equipped).
M.Horn on page 3-6.
N.Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-90.
O. Storage Area or Ashtray. SeeAshtray(s) and
Cigarette Lighter on page 3-20(If Equipped).
P.Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6.
Q.Tow/Haul Mode on page 2-31(If Equipped).
R.Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
S.Dual Climate Control System on page 3-22.
T.Audio System(s) on page 3-68.
U.Glove Box on page 2-54.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
|(Hazard Warning Flasher):Press this button
located on the instrument panel, to make the front and
rear turn signal lamps ash on and off. This warns
others that you are having trouble.
Press
|again to turn the ashers off.
Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols on the steering
wheel pad to sound the horn.
Tilt Wheel
A tilt wheel lets the steering wheel be adjusted.
The adjustment lever is located on the left side of the
steering column.
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.
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
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Turn and Lane-Change Signals
An arrow on the instrument
panel cluster will ash in
the direction of the
turn or lane change.
Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn.
Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ash
to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane
change is complete.
The lever returns to its starting position when it is
released.
If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrow ashes
rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb may be
burned-out.
Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out,
check the fuse. SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers on
page 5-99for more information.
Turn Signal On Chime
If the turn signal is left on for about34mile (1.2 km),
a warning chime will sound and the TURN SIGNAL
ON message will appear on the Driver Information
Center (DIC) display. See “Turn Signal On” under
DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-51for more
information.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Push forward on the turn signal/multifunction lever
to change the headlamps from low to high beam.
Pull the lever back and then release it to change from
high to low beam.
If the vehicle is turned off while the high beams are on,
they will come on the next time the vehicle is started.
The highbeam light on the
instrument panel cluster,
comes on while the
high-beam headlamps
are on.
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