
Black plate (19,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - 2011
Instruments and Controls 5-19
Charging System Light
The charging system light comes on
briefly when the ignition is turned
on, but the engine is not running, as
a check to show the light is working.
The light turns off when the engine
is started. If it does not, have the
vehicle serviced by your dealer.If the light stays on, or comes
on while driving, there may be a
problem with the electrical charging
system. Have it checked by your
dealer. Driving while this light is on
could drain the battery.
When this light comes on, the
Driver Information Center (DIC)
also displays a message.
See
Battery Voltage and Charging
Messages on page 5‑33.
If a short distance must be driven
with the light on, be sure to turn off
all accessories, such as the radio
and air conditioner.
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
A computer system called OBD II
(On-Board Diagnostics-Second
Generation) monitors operation
of the fuel, ignition, and emission
control systems. It ensures that
emissions are at acceptable levels
for the life of the vehicle, helping to
produce a cleaner environment.
This light should come on when the
ignition is on, but the engine is not
running, as a check to show it is
working. If it does not, have the
vehicle serviced by your dealer.

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Front Fog Lamp Light
The fog lamp light comes on when
the fog lamps are in use.
The light goes out when the fog
lamps are turned off. SeeFront
Fog Lamps on page 6‑6 for more
information.
Lamps On Reminder
For vehicles with the lamps on
reminder light, it comes on when
the lights are in use.
Cruise Control Light
The cruise control light is white
whenever the cruise control is set,
and turns green when the cruise
control is active.
The light turns off when the cruise
control is turned off. See Cruise
Control on page 9‑38 for more
information.
Information Displays
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
The DIC displays information about
the vehicle. It also displays warning
messages if a system problem is
detected. See Vehicle Messages on
page 5‑32 for more information.
All messages appear in the DIC
display located in the center of the
instrument panel cluster.
The vehicle may also have features
that can be customized through the
controls on the radio. See Vehicle
Personalization on page 5‑40 for
more information.
The DIC may display an indicator
when the Rainsense wipers are
active.

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5-46 Instruments and Controls
Universal Remote
System
SeeRadio 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.
Universal Remote System
Programming
If the vehicle has this feature,
you will see these buttons with one
LED indicator next to them in the
headliner. This system provides a way to
replace up to three remote control
transmitters used to activate
devices such as garage door
openers, security systems, and
home automation devices.
Do not use the Universal Home
Remote with any garage door
opener that does not have the stop
and reverse feature. This includes
any garage door opener model
manufactured before April 1, 1982.
Read the instructions completely
before attempting to program
the Universal Home Remote.
Because of the steps involved, it
may be helpful to have another
person available to assist you with
programming the Universal Home
Remote.
Keep the original hand-held
transmitter for use in other vehicles
as well as for future Universal
Home Remote programming. It is
also recommended that upon the
sale of the vehicle, the programmed
Universal Home Remote buttons
be erased for security purposes.
See
“Erasing Universal Home
Remote Buttons” later in this
section.
When programming a garage door,
park outside of the garage. Park
directly in line with and facing the
garage door opener motor-head
or gate motor-head. Be sure that
people and objects are clear of
the garage door or gate being
programmed.
It is recommended that a new
battery be installed in your
hand-held transmitter for quicker
and more accurate transmission
of the radio-frequency signal.

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“Learn”or“Smart” Buttons
4. After Steps 1 through 3 have been completed, locate the
“Learn” or“Smart” button inside
the garage on the garage door
opener receiver (motor-head
unit). The name and color
of the button may vary by
manufacturer. 5. Firmly press and release the
“Learn” or“Smart” button. After
you press this button, you will
have 30 seconds to complete
Step 6.
6. Immediately return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold
for two seconds the Universal
Home Remote button, selected
in Step 2 to control the garage
door, and then release it. If the
garage door does not move or
the lamp on the garage door
opener receiver (motor-head
unit) does not flash, press and
hold the same button a second
time for two seconds, and then
release it. Again, if the door
does not move or the garage
door lamp does not flash, press
and hold the same button a third
time for two seconds, and then
release. The Universal Home Remote should
now activate the garage door.
To program the remaining two
Universal Home Remote buttons,
begin with Step 1 of
“Programming
the Universal Home Remote
System.”
Gate Operator and Canadian
Programming
If you have questions or need
help programming the Universal
Home Remote System, call
1‐800‐355‐3515 or go to
www.homelink.com.
Canadian radio-frequency laws
require transmitter signals to time
out or quit after several seconds of
transmission. This may not be long
enough for the Universal Home
Remote to pick up the signal during
programming. Similarly, some U.S.
gate operators are manufactured to
time out in the same manner.

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Infotainment System 7-1
Infotainment
System
Introduction
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2
Overview (Radio with CD) . . . . . 7-3
Overview (Radio with CD/DVDand MEM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
Audio Players
CD Player (Radio with CD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
CD/DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22
Mass Storage Media (MEM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27
Auxiliary Devices (Radio with CD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30
Auxiliary Devices (Radio with CD/DVD and MEM) . . . . . . . . 7-36
Rear Seat Infotainment
Rear Seat Entertainment(RSE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49
Phone
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . 7-51
Bluetooth (InfotainmentControls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-57
Introduction
Read the following pages to
become familiar with the audio
system's features.
{WARNING
Taking your eyes off the road
for extended periods could
cause a crash resulting in injury
or death to you or others. Do not
give extended attention to
entertainment tasks while driving.
This system provides access to
many audio and non‐audio listings.

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7-2 Infotainment System
To minimize taking your eyes off the
road while driving, do the following
while the vehicle is parked:
.Become familiar with the
operation and controls of the
audio system.
.Set up the tone, speaker
adjustments, and preset radio
stations.
For more information, see Defensive
Driving on page 9‑2.
This vehicle's infotainment system
may be equipped with a noise
reduction system which can work
improperly if the audio amplifier,
engine calibrations, exhaust system,
microphones, radio, or speakers are
modified or replaced. This could
result in more noticeable engine
noise at certain speeds. Notice:
Contact your dealer
before adding any equipment.
Adding audio or communication
equipment could interfere with
the operation of the vehicle's
engine, radio, or other systems,
and could damage them. Follow
federal rules covering mobile
radio and telephone equipment.
The vehicle has Retained
Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP,
the audio system can be played
even after the ignition is turned off.
See Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 9‑22 for more
information.
Navigation System
For vehicles with a navigation
system, see the separate Navigation
System Manual.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
The theft-deterrent feature works
by learning a portion of the Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN)
to the infotainment system.
The infotainment system does
not operate if it is stolen or moved
to a different vehicle.

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Saving MEM Tracks as
Favorites
Favorites can be saved by pressing
and holding one of the 1 to 6
buttons. Favorites can be stored
according to the following list:
Playlist:Adds currently playing
track to the playlist selected.
Artist: Saves the artist associated
with the currently playing track in
the indicated favorites position.
Album: Saves the album
associated with the currently
playing track in the indicated
favorites position.
Genre: Saves the genre associated
with the currently playing track in
the indicated favorites position. Creating Playlists
To create a playlist using tracks
stored in MEM:
1. Select Playlist from the MEM
favorites.
2. Select the track to be stored in the playlist.
3. Press and hold one of the 1 to 6 buttons until the track can be
heard again to store the track.
4. Repeat steps 1 though 3 to store additional tracks in the playlist.
Auxiliary Devices
(Radio with CD)
The optional AUX input allows
portable devices to connect to the
vehicle using the 3.5 mm (1/8 in)
input jack, the USB port or
Bluetooth
®wireless technology,
if equipped.
Portable devices are controlled by
using the menu system described in
Operation on page 7‑7.
The AUX input is located in the
center console.
3.5 mm Auxiliary Input Jack
Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to
the 3.5 mm auxiliary input jack to
use a portable audio player.
Playback of an audio device that is
connected to the 3.5 mm auxiliary
input jack can only be controlled
using the controls on the device.

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Auxiliary Devices (Radio
with CD/DVD and MEM)
The optional AUX input allows
portable devices to be connected
using the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack
or the USB port.
Portable devices are controlled by
using the menu system described in
Operation on page 7‑7.
The AUX input is located in the
center console.
3.5 mm Auxiliary Input Jack
Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to
the 3.5 mm auxiliary input jack to
use a portable audio player.
Playback of an audio device that is
connected to the 3.5 mm auxiliary
input jack can only be controlled
using the controls on the device.
Adjusting the Volume
Turn the VOL/
Oknob to adjust the
volume of the infotainment system
after the volume level has been set
on the portable audio device.
USB Port
The following devices may be
connected to the USB port and
controlled by the infotainment
system.
.iPods
.USB Mass Storage Devices
Not all iPods or USB Mass Storage
Devices are compatible with the
infotainment system.
Connecting and Controlling
an iPod™
Not all iPod's can be controlled by
the infotainment system.
Connecting an iPod
Connect the iPod to the USB port.
Selecting a Track
Using the control buttons:
.PressgSEEK orlSEEK to
select the previous or next track.
.Turn the TUNE knob to select a
track in the current sub menu.
The track will start to play.
Playing Tracks in Random Order
Turn the MENU/SELECT knob and
set Shuffle Songs to On or Off.
Shuffle On: Plays current tracks in
random order.
Shuffle Off: Plays current tracks in
sequential order.