2011 CADILLAC SRX Owners Manual

Black plate (3,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - 2011
Storage 4-3
button to access the storage tray.
Push the passenger side button to
access the main storage.
There is an accessory power outlet
and input jacks for auxiliary audio
devices. SeePower Outlets on
page 5‑9 andAuxiliary Devices
(Radio with CD ) on page 7‑30
or Auxiliary Devices (Radio with
CD/DVD and MEM) on page 7‑36.
Push the button to open the storage
area located at the rear of the
center console.
Additional Storage
Features
Cargo Cover
For vehicles with the dual position
cargo cover, it can be used to cover
items in the cargo area of the
vehicle.
The shade can be set in two
positions. It can be set in a half way
open (A) position for loading objects into the rear compartment, or the
lower (B) position to conceal objects
in the rear compartment.
Install the cargo cover
1. Hold the cartridge so that the
pull‐out shade faces the rear of
the vehicle.
2. Align the cartridge over the pinson the trim panels of the vehicle.
3. Push down on the cartridge to snap it into place.
4. Unroll the shade towards the rear of the vehicle.

Black plate (4,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - 2011
4-4 Storage
5. Insert the shade's pins in thechannels (C) on both sides.
6. Slide the shade to the lower (B) position, or the half way
open (A) position. Remove the cargo cover
1. Remove the cover from the
channels and carefully roll it
back up.
2. Slide the button on the top torelease the cartridge.
3. Pull up to remove the cartridge from the pins.
{WARNING
An improperly stored cargo
cover could be thrown about
the vehicle during a collision or
sudden maneuver. Someone
could be injured. If the cover is
removed, always store it in the
proper storage location. When it
is replaced, always be sure that it
is securely reattached.

Black plate (5,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - 2011
Storage 4-5
Cargo Tie Downs
For vehicles equipped with cargo
tie‐downs, the four tie-downs are
located in the rear compartment of
the vehicle. Use the tie-downs to
secure small loads.
Cargo Management
System
To open the cargo management
system, press the handle to unlatch
and then lift up.
A prop rod locks to hold the cover
up when opened.
Four hooks are located on the
inside cover and can be used for
storing items.
There may be additional storage
compartments on each side of the
cargo management system. Lift the
panel up to open.Press the red button on the prop rod
to close the cover.

Black plate (6,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - 2011
4-6 Storage
Rear Storage Area
{WARNING
An improperly latched and closed
cargo cover, or cargo cover left
in the open position, could be
thrown about the vehicle during
a crash or sudden maneuver.
Someone could be injured.
Be sure to return the cover to
the closed position and latch
before driving. If the cover is
removed, always store it outside
of the vehicle. When it is
replaced, always be sure that
it is securely reattached.
To access the rear storage areas of
the cargo management system, and
the tire sealant and compressor kit:
1. Remove the cargo cover, if equipped.
2. Open the cargo management system cover.
3. Release the prop rod from the
inside cover by sliding the red
clip down.
Unhook the prop rod from the
pin on the inside cover. Store the
unhooked prop rod by folding it
into the cargo management
compartment.4. Store the cargo managementsystem cover by hooking it onto
the weatherstrip.

Black plate (7,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - 2011
Storage 4-7
U-Rail
For vehicles with a u-rail system,
the fence can be moved to different
positions on the u-rail track to
secure cargo.
Push both adapter buttons to move
the adapters (B) on the straight part
of the u-rail.To move the fence around the u-rail,
disconnect one side:
1. Unlock by turning the latch (A) to
align
Kwith the arrow on the
adapter (B).
2. Push the adapter button to move the adapters (B) to the desired
position.
3. Reinstall the fence and lock both latches (A) by turning to
align
Qwith the arrow on the
adapter (B).
Removing the Fence
Unlock by turning both latches (A)
to align
Kwith the arrow on the
adapter (B). Lift and remove the
fence.
To install, insert the fence into the
adapters and lock both latches (A)
by turning to align
Qwith the arrow
on the adapter (B).

Black plate (8,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - 2011
4-8 Storage
Storing the Fence
1. Lift the cargo managementsystem cover.
2. Release the cover from the prop rod as described in the previous
steps.
3. Insert the top of the fence intothe lower two clips (A).
4. Turn the bottom of the fence up and insert it into the upper two
clips (B).
D-Ring Sliders
For vehicles with a D-ring system,
there are four D-ring sliders that
move along rails. These can be
used as tie-downs when storing
cargo.
Insert the D-ring sliders (A) into the
channel (B) located in the middle of
the rail. Push the button to move the
D-ring slider along the rail.
The loop of the D-ring slider must
be facing inward towards the
storage area and the ring must be in
the up position for proper usage.

Black plate (9,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - 2011
Storage 4-9
Cargo Net
{WARNING
Do not stack items higher than
the upper end of the cargo net or
hang anything from the net. Avoid
items that have sharp edges or
that apply excessive force to the
net. If items are not properly
stored, damage to the net could
occur and items can be thrown
about the vehicle. You or others
could be injured. Always store
items behind the net.
For vehicles equipped with a cargo
net, it can be used to store light
loads, keeping them from falling
over or being thrown into the cabin
during heavy braking.
The net should not be overloaded or
used to store heavy loads. There are four openings in the
headliner, two located behind the
front seats and two behind the rear
seats.
1. Insert the top corners of the
cargo net into the large opening
in the headliner and secure
by sliding them into the small
opening.
2. The rear seat backs should be folded down, when the
net is installed in the headliner
opening located behind the front
seats.
3. Mount the cargo net to the rearseat tethers located on the back
of the folded down rear seats
and pull on the straps to tighten
the net.
4. When the net is installed in the headliner opening located
behind the rear seats, the rear
seat backs should be upright.

Black plate (10,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - 2011
4-10 Storage
5. Mount the cargo net to the cargotie-downs located on the lower
side panels.6. Pull on the straps to tightenthe net.
Cargo Net Storage
The cargo net can be removed from
the vehicle and stored in the cargo
management system.
1. Disconnect the net from the roofopenings and the tethers.
2. Press the red button on the center of the net to fold it in half.
3. Roll up the cargo net, storing it into the attached vinyl bag.
4. Open the cargo management system cover.
5. For vehicles with an inflator kit, store the cargo net in the
available space next to the kit.
Convenience Net
This vehicle may have a
convenience net located in the rear
of the vehicle. Attach it to the cargo
tie-downs for storing small loads.
Do not use the net to store heavy
loads.