Seats and Restraint System............................. 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-2
Rear Seats
..............................................1-11
Safety Belts
.............................................1-13
Child Restraints
.......................................1-33
Airbag System
.........................................1-56
Restraint System Check
............................1-72
Features and Controls..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-3
Doors and Locks
....................................... 2-9
Windows
.................................................2-15
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................2-19
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........2-22
Mirrors
....................................................2-38
Object Detection Systems
..........................2-41
OnStar
®System
......................................2-43
Universal Home Remote System
................2-47
Storage Areas
.........................................2-54
Sunroof
..................................................2-56Instrument Panel............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
......................................3-22
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........3-29
Driver Information Center (DIC)
..................3-45
Audio System(s)
.......................................3-68
Driving Your Vehicle....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle
....... 4-2
Towing
...................................................4-36
Service and Appearance Care.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-5
Checking Things Under the Hood
...............5-10
All-Wheel Drive
........................................5-42
Rear Axle
...............................................5-43
Front Axle
...............................................5-44
Headlamp Aiming
.....................................5-45
2009 Cadillac SRX Owner ManualM
Front Seats......................................................1-2
Manual Seats................................................1-2
Power Seats..................................................1-3
Power Lumbar ...............................................1-4
Heated Seats.................................................1-4
Memory Seat and Mirrors................................1-5
Reclining Seatbacks........................................1-6
Head Restraints.............................................1-9
Rear Seats.....................................................1-11
Rear Seat Operation.....................................1-11
Stowable Seat..............................................1-12
Safety Belts...................................................1-13
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone................1-13
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly.................1-18
Lap-Shoulder Belt.........................................1-27
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy..................1-32
Safety Belt Extender.....................................1-32
Child Restraints.............................................1-33
Older Children..............................................1-33
Infants and Young Children............................1-36
Child Restraint Systems.................................1-39Where to Put the Restraint.............................1-42
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH)......................................1-43
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position....................................1-49
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position............................1-52
Airbag System...............................................1-56
Where Are the Airbags?................................1-58
When Should an Airbag In ate?.....................1-61
What Makes an Airbag In ate?.......................1-63
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.......................1-63
What Will You See After an Airbag In ates?.....1-64
Passenger Sensing System............................1-65
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle...........1-70
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle.............................1-70
Restraint System Check..................................1-72
Checking the Restraint Systems......................1-72
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash............................................1-73
Section 1 Seats and Restraint System
1-1
Memory Seat and Mirrors
Vehicles with the memory feature have buttons located
on the driver door.
1:Saves the seating position for driver 1.
2:Saves the seating position for driver 2.
S:Recalls the easy exit position.
To program the buttons:
1. Adjust the driver seat including the seatback
recliner, both outside mirrors, and the throttle
and brake pedals. SeeOutside Heated Mirrors on
page 2-40andAdjustable Throttle and Brake
Pedal on page 2-25for more information.
2. Press and hold button 1 for at least three seconds.
Two beeps con rm that the settings have been
saved.
3. Repeat the procedure for a second driver using
button 2.The vehicle must be in P (Park) to recall the stored
settings.
Press either button to recall the stored setting.
Each time a memory button is pressed, a single beep
will sound.
To recall the stored positions when unlocking the
vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter, seeDIC Vehicle Customization on
page 3-60.
To stop recall movement of the memory feature,
press one of the power seat or mirror controls.
Easy Exit Seat
S
Press the exit button to recall the exit position when
the vehicle is in P (Park). You will hear a beep.
The memory seat and easy exit features can also be
programmed using the Driver Information Center (DIC).
SeeDIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-60.
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Keys...............................................................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System................2-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation...................................................2-4
Remote Vehicle Start......................................2-7
Doors and Locks.............................................2-9
Door Locks....................................................2-9
Central Door Unlocking System........................2-9
Power Door Locks........................................2-10
Delayed Locking...........................................2-10
Programmable Automatic Door Locks..............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks..............................2-11
Lockout Protection........................................2-11
Power Liftgate..............................................2-12
Windows........................................................2-15
Power Windows............................................2-16
Sun Visors...................................................2-18
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-19
Theft-Deterrent System..................................2-19
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer.............2-20
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation.................................................2-21Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-22
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-22
Ignition Positions..........................................2-23
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)...................2-24
Starting the Engine.......................................2-24
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal................2-25
Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-26
Automatic Transmission Operation...................2-27
Tow/Haul Mode............................................2-31
Parking Brake..............................................2-32
Shifting Into Park..........................................2-33
Shifting Out of Park......................................2-35
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-35
Engine Exhaust............................................2-36
Running the Vehicle While Parked..................2-37
Mirrors...........................................................2-38
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror................2-38
Compass.....................................................2-38
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-39
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror..................2-40
Park Tilt Mirrors............................................2-40
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-40
Outside Heated Mirrors..................................2-40
Section 2 Features and Controls
2-1
Q(Lock):Press to lock
the doors and arm the
theft-deterrent system.
SeeTheft-Deterrent
System on page 2-19for
additional information.
If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC),
the exterior lamps may ash and/or the horn may sound
to indicate locking has occurred. You will not receive
feedback when locking the vehicle with the RKE
transmitter if the doors are open. SeeDIC Vehicle
Customization on page 3-60for additional information.
K(Unlock):Press to unlock the driver door and
disarm the theft-deterrent system. Press
Kagain
within ve seconds to unlock the rest of the doors.
If enabled through the DIC, the exterior lamps may
ash. You will not receive feedback when unlocking the
vehicle with the RKE transmitter if the doors are open.SeeDIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-60for
additional information.
/(Remote Vehicle Start):Press to start the engine
from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter.
SeeRemote Vehicle Start on page 2-7for additional
information.
L(Panic Alarm):Press and release to locate the
vehicle. The turn signal lamps ash and the horn sounds
three times.
Press and hold
Lfor more than two seconds to
activate the panic alarm. The turn signal lamps ash and
the horn sounds repeatedly for 30 seconds. The alarm
turns off when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN or
Lis
pressed again. The ignition must be in LOCK/OFF for the
panic alarm to work.
&(Power Liftgate):Press and hold to open and
close the liftgate. The taillamps ash and a chime sounds
to indicate when the liftgate is opening and closing.
The vehicle comes with two transmitters. Each
transmitter will have a number on top of it, ‘‘1’’ or ‘‘2’’.
These numbers correspond to the driver of the vehicle.
For example, the memory seat position for driver 1
will be recalled when using the transmitter labeled ‘‘1’’,
if enabled through the DIC. SeeMemory Seat and
Mirrors on page 1-5andDIC Vehicle Customization
on page 3-60. With Remote Start
(Without Remote Start
Similar)
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Express Window Anti-Pinch Override
{CAUTION:
If express override is activated, the window will
not reverse automatically. You or others could be
injured and the window could be damaged. Before
you use express override, make sure that all people
and obstructions are clear of the window path.
In an emergency, the anti-pinch feature can be
overridden in a supervised mode. Pull the window
switch all the way up to the second position. The window
will rise for as long as the switch is held. Once the
switch is released, the express mode is re-activated.
In this mode, the window can still close on an object in
its path. Use care when using the override mode.
Window Lockout
o
(Window Lockout):The rear window lockout
button is located on the driver door armrest near the
window switches.
Press the right side of the button to disable the rear
window controls. The light on the button will illuminate,
indicating the feature is in use. The rear windows
still can be raised or lowered using the driver window
switches when the lockout feature is active.
To restore power to the rear windows, press the button
again. The light on the button will go out.
Sun Visors
Swing down the primary visor to block out glare. It can
also be detached from the center mount and moved
to the side to block glare from that direction.
The driver sunshade may also have buttons for a
built-in garage door opener. SeeUniversal Home
Remote System on page 2-47for more information.
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror
Pull the visor down and lift the cover. The light will
automatically come on. The light will go out when the
cover is closed.
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Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
The vehicle may have an inside rearview mirror with
automatic dimming and OnStar®controls; or it may have
OnStar®and a compass display. SeeOnStar®System
on page 2-43and/orCompass on page 2-38for
more information.
O(On/Off):Press to turn the dimming feature on
or off.
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation
Automatic dimming reduces the glare of lights from
behind the vehicle. The dimming feature comes on
and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle
is started.
Cleaning the Mirror
Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror.
Use a soft towel dampened with water.
Compass
Compass Operation
PressOto turn the compass on or off.
Turn the ignition and compass feature on. After a few
seconds, the mirror displays the current compass
direction.
Compass Calibration
If after a few seconds the display does not show a
compass direction, (N for North for example), there
may be a strong magnetic eld interfering with the
compass. Interference can be caused by a magnetic
antenna mount, note pad holder, or similar object. If the
letter C appears in the compass window, the compass
may need to be reset or calibrated.
Calibrate the compass by driving the vehicle in circles at
5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the display reads a direction.
Compass Variance
The mirror is set to zone eight. If you do not live in zone
eight or drive out of the area, the compass variance
needs to be changed to the appropriate zone.
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To adjust for compass variance:
1. Find your current location and variance zone
number on the zone map that follows.
2. Press and hold
Ountil a zone number displays.
3. Once the zone number displays, press
O
repeatedly until the correct zone number if reached.
If C appears in the compass window, the compass
may need calibration. See “Compass Calibration”
listed previously.
Outside Power Mirrors
Controls for the outside
power mirrors are located
on the driver’s door
armrest.
1. Press (A) or (B) to select the driver’s or passenger
side mirror. The LED indicator turns on to show that
this mirror is selected.
2. Press one of the four arrows located on the control
pad to move the mirror to the desired direction.
3. Press (A) or (B) again to deselect the mirror.
The LED indicator will turn off.
The preferred position can be stored in memory if the
vehicle has the memory option. SeeMemory Seat
and Mirrors on page 1-5for more information.
Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage
when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, push
the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward,
to return to its original position.
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