2011 CADILLAC SRX ECO mode

Black plate (3,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - 2011
In Brief 1-3
A.Air Vents on page 8‑6.
B. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. See Turn and Lane-Change
Signals on page 6‑5.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Controls. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) on page 5‑28.
C. Cruise Control on page 9‑38.
D. Instrument Cluster on
page 5‑11.
E. Steering Wheel Controls on
page 5‑2.
F. AM-FM Radio on page 7‑12.
Navigation System
(If Equipped). See Navigation
System Manual.
G. Driver Information Center (DIC) Display. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) on page 5‑28.
H. Clock (Analog Clock) on
page 5‑7 orClock (Digital
Clock) on page 5‑8. I.
Safety Locks on page 2‑13.
Power Door Locks on
page 2‑12.
Hazard Warning Flashers on
page 6‑5.
J. Exterior Lamp Controls on
page 6‑1.
Front Fog Lamps on page 6‑6
(If Equipped).
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control on page 6‑6.
K. Data Link Connector (DLC). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp
on page 5‑19.
L. Steering Wheel Adjustment on
page 5‑2.
M. Horn on page 5‑3.
N. Adjustable Pedal Control (If Equipped). See Adjustable
Throttle and Brake Pedal on
page 9‑17.
O. Start/Stop Button. See Ignition
Positions on page 9‑18. P.
Windshield Wiper/Washer on
page 5‑3.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer on
page 5‑5.
Q. Heated Front Seats on
page 3‑10 (If Equipped).
Heated and Ventilated
Front Seats on page 3‑11
(If Equipped).
R. Parking Brake on page 9‑31.
S. Shift Lever. See Shifting Into
Park on page 9‑22.
T. StabiliTrak
®System on
page 9‑35.
Ultrasonic Parking Assist on
page 9‑40 (If Equipped).
Economy Mode (If Equipped).
See Fuel Economy Mode on
page 9‑29.
U. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 8‑1.
V. Glove Box on page 4‑1.

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Keys, Doors and Windows 2-7
Programming with a Recognized
Transmitter (Keyless Access
Vehicles Only)
A new transmitter can be
programmed to the vehicle when
there is one recognized transmitter.
To program, the vehicle must be
off and all of the transmitters, both
currently recognized and new, must
be with you.
1. Place the recognizedtransmitter(s) in the cupholder.
2. Insert the vehicle key of the new transmitter into the key lock
cylinder located on the outside
of the driver door and turn the
key to the unlock position five
times within ten seconds.
The Driver Information
Center (DIC) displays READY
TO LEARN ELECTRONIC
KEY #2, 3, 4, ETC.
3. Place the new transmitterinto the transmitter pocket.
The transmitter pocket is inside
the center console storage
area located between the driver
and front passenger seats.
The storage area will need
to be opened and the storage
tray lifted up to access the
transmitter pocket. 4. Press the ignition. When the
transmitter is learned the DIC
display will show that it is ready
to program the next transmitter.
5. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and
press
Kon the transmitter.
To program additional
transmitters, repeat Steps 3
through 5.
When all additional transmitters
are programmed, press and hold
the ignition for 10 seconds to
exit programming mode.

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5. Press the ignition. When thetransmitter is learned the DIC
display will show that it is ready
to program the next transmitter.
6. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and
press
Kon the transmitter.
To program additional
transmitters, repeat Steps 4
through 6.
When all additional transmitters
are programmed, press and hold
the ignition for 10 seconds to
exit programming mode.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Transmitter Battery
If the transmitter battery is weak,
the DIC may display NO REMOTE
DETECTED when you try to
start the vehicle. The REPLACE
BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY
message may also be displayed
at this time. To start the vehicle:
1. Open the center console storage
area and the storage tray.
2. Place the transmitter in thetransmitter pocket.
3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral), press the brake
pedal and the START button.
Replace the transmitter battery
as soon as possible.
Battery Replacement
Notice: When replacing the
battery, do not touch any of the
circuitry on the transmitter. Static
from your body could damage the
transmitter.
Replace the battery if the REPLACE
BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY
message displays in the DIC.
1. Press the button near the bottom of the transmitter and pull the
key out.
2. Use the key blade to separatethe two halves of the transmitter.

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3. Remove the old battery. Do notuse a metal object.
4. Insert the new battery, positive side facing down. Replace with a
CR2032 or equivalent battery.
5. Snap the transmitter back together.
Remote Vehicle Start
If available, this feature allows you
to start the engine from outside the
vehicle.
/(Remote Vehicle Start):
This button will be on the RKE
transmitter if the vehicle has
remote start.
Vehicles with an automatic climate
control system will automatically
change to a heating or cooling mode depending on the outside
temperature during a remote start.
When the ON/RUN/START ignition
mode is selected , the climate
control system will return to its
setting from when the vehicle
was last turned off.
Laws in some local communities
may restrict the use of remote
starters. For example, some laws
may require a person using remote
start to have the vehicle in view.
Check local regulations for any
requirements.
There are other conditions which
can affect the performance of the
transmitter, see
Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑3
for additional information. Starting the Engine Using Remote
Start
To start the engine using the remote
start feature:
1. Press
Qon the RKE transmitter.
2. Within two seconds, press and hold
/until the turn signal
lamps flash. This confirms
the request to remote start the
vehicle has been received. If the
vehicle' s lamps are not visible,
press and hold
/for at least
two seconds.
During the remote start the
vehicle's doors will be locked
and the parking lamps will
remain on as long as the engine
is running.
3. Press the brake pedal and select the ON/RUN/START ignition
mode to drive the vehicle.
The engine will shut off after
10 minutes unless a time
extension is done or the ignition
is put in ON/RUN/START.

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Extending Engine Run Time
For a 10 minute extension, repeat
Steps 1 and 2 while the engine is
still running. The remote start can
only be extended once.
When the remote start is extended,
the second 10 minute period will
start immediately.
For example, if the vehicle has
been running for five minutes, and
10 minutes are added, the engine
will run for a total of 15 minutes.
A maximum of two remote starts,
or a remote start with an extension,
are allowed between ignition cycles.
The vehicle's ignition must be
changed to ON/RUN/START and
then back to OFF before the remote
start procedure can be used again.Shutting the Engine Off After a
Remote Start
To cancel a remote start:
.Press/until the parking lamps
turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.Turn the vehicle on and then
back off.
Conditions in Which Remote Start
Will Not Work
The remote start will not operate if:
.The ignition is in any mode other
than OFF.
.The transmitter is in the vehicle.
.The hood is not closed.
.The hazard warning flashers
are on.
.There is an emission control
system malfunction.
.The engine coolant temperature
is too high.
.The oil pressure is low.
.Two remote vehicle starts have
already been used.
.The vehicle is not in P (Park).

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Lockout Deterrent
Lockout deterrent decreases the
chances that the keys may be
accidentally locked in the vehicle.
When door locking is requested
by pressing
Qon the instrument
panel or
Qon the keyless access
transmitter and the driver door is
open, all doors will lock and the
driver door will immediately unlock.
The driver door must be closed
when
Qis pressed for all doors
to remain locked.
This feature can be programmed
to provide the lockout deterrent
feature only when the ignition
mode is ACC/ACCESSORY, or
ON/RUN/START. See “Power Door
Locks” inVehicle Personalization on
page 5‑40.
Delayed Locking
When this feature is enabled and
the doors are locked with the power
lock switch on the instrument panel,
three chimes sound to signal that
the delayed locking feature is in
use. All doors lock five seconds
after the last door is closed.
When the delayed locking
feature is in use, pressing
Qon
the instrument panel or
Qon the
keyless access transmitter will
override the feature and lock all
doors immediately.
This feature can be programmed by
using the Driver Information Center
(DIC). See “Delayed Door Lock”
in Vehicle Personalization on
page 5‑40. The delayed locking
feature is only available if “Unlocked
Door Anti-Lockout” is disabled.
Safety Locks
Rear door security locks prevent
passengers from opening the rear
doors from the inside.
Press the
{to activate the safety
locks. Once activated, the LED light
in the switch illuminates.
Pressing the button again
deactivates the safety locks.

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Setting the Power Liftgate
3/4 Mode
To change the liftgate stop position:
1. Turn the liftgate switch to eitherthe MAX, or the 3/4 mode
position and power open the
liftgate.
2. Stop the liftgate movement at the desired height by pressing
any liftgate switch. Manually
adjust the liftgate position if
required.
3. Press and hold the button on the liftgate adjacent to the latch until
the turn signals flash and a beep
sounds to indicate that the new
setting is recorded.
When power opened with the
3/4 mode selected, the liftgate
stops at the new set position. If you do not hear the audible and
visual feedback when setting the
intermediate stop position, you are
attempting to set the height below
the 3/4 open height minimum
(approximately 5 feet). The liftgate
cannot be set below that minimum
and the new setting will not be
recorded.
Manual Operation of Power
Liftgate
To change the liftgate to manual
operation, turn the mode switch to
the OFF position.
With the power liftgate disabled
and all of the doors unlocked, the
liftgate can be manually opened
and closed. Manual efforts of a
vehicle equipped with a power
liftgate will be higher than a
standard non-power liftgate.To open the liftgate, press the
touchpad on the handle on the
outside of the liftgate, and lift the
gate open. To close the liftgate,
use the pull cup to lower the liftgate
and close. With the power liftgate
disabled, the liftgate electric latch
will still power latch once contact is
made with the striker. Always close
the liftgate before driving.
If the RKE button is pressed while
power operation is disabled, the turn
signals flash and the liftgate will
not move.
The liftgate has an electric latch.
If the battery is disconnected or
has low voltage, the liftgate will
not open. The liftgate will resume
operation when the battery is
reconnected and charged.

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Disarming the System
To disarm the system, either
unlock the doors using the
transmitter, or start the vehicle
with a recognized transmitter in
the vehicle.
To avoid setting off the alarm by
accident:
.Lock the vehicle with the
transmitter after all occupants
have left the vehicle and all
doors are closed.
.Always unlock a door with the
transmitter. Unlocking a door any
other way will not disarm the
alarm.
If you set off the alarm by accident,
turn off the alarm by pressing the
unlock button on the transmitter.
The alarm will not stop if you try
to unlock a door any other way.
How to Detect a Tamper
Condition
IfKis pressed and the horn chirps
three times, an attempted break-in
has occurred while the system was
armed.
If the alarm has been activated,
the “Theft Attempted” message will
appear on the DIC. See Key and
Lock Messages on page 5‑36 for
additional information.
Immobilizer
See Radio Frequency
Statement on page 13‑20 for
information regarding Part 15
of the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) rules and
Industry Canada Standards
RSS-210/220/310.
Immobilizer Operation
This vehicle has a passive
theft-deterrent system.
The system does not have to be
manually armed or disarmed.
The vehicle is automatically
immobilized when the vehicle
is turned off.
The immobilization system is
disarmed when the pushbutton
start is activated to enter the
ACC/ACCESSORY mode or the
ON/RUN/START mode and a valid
transmitter is present in the vehicle.
The security light, located in the
instrument panel cluster, comes on
if there is a problem with arming
or disarming the theft-deterrent
system.