2016 CADILLAC SRX Owners Manual

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Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
{Warning
A convex mirror can make things,
like other vehicles, look farther
away than they really are. If you
cut too sharply into the right lane,
you could hit a vehicle on the
right. Check the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex
shaped. A convex mirror's surface is
curved so more can be seen from
the driver seat.
Power Mirrors
Manual Folding Mirrors Shown, Power Folding Similar
To adjust the mirror: 1. Move the selector switch to L (Left) or R (Right) to choose
the driver or passenger mirror.
2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move each mirror in the
desired direction.
3. Return the selector switch to the center position.
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
The vehicle may have SBZA. See
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) 0206.
Memory Mirrors
The vehicle may have memory
mirrors. See Memory Seats 052.
Folding Mirrors
Manual Folding Mirrors
If equipped, manually fold the
mirrors inward toward the vehicle to
prevent damage when going
through an automatic car wash.
Push the mirror outward to return it
to the original position.
Power Folding Mirrors
To fold the mirrors, if equipped:

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1. With the selector switch inthe
)position, press the down
arrow on the control pad. Both
mirrors will automatically fold.
2. Press the down arrow again to return the mirrors to their
original position.
Resetting the Power Folding
Mirrors
Reset the power folding mirrors if:
.The mirrors are accidentally
obstructed while folding.
. They are accidentally manually
folded/unfolded.
. The mirrors do not stay in the
unfolded position.
. The mirrors vibrate at normal
driving speeds.
Fold and unfold the mirrors one time
using the mirror controls to reset
them to their normal position.
A noise may be heard during the
resetting of the power folding
mirrors. This sound is normal after a
manual folding operation.
Heated Mirrors
1
(Rear Window Defogger) :
Press to heat the mirrors.
See “Rear Window Defogger” under
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0153.
Automatic Dimming
Mirror
If the vehicle has the automatic
dimming mirror, the driver outside
mirror automatically adjusts for the
glare of headlamps behind you.
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
If equipped with memory seats, the
passenger and/or driver mirror tilts
to a preselected position when the
vehicle is in R (Reverse). This
allows the curb to be seen when
parallel parking.
The mirror(s) return to the original
position when:
.
The vehicle is shifted out of
R (Reverse), or remains in
R (Reverse) for about
30 seconds. .
The ignition is turned off.
. The vehicle is driven in
R (Reverse) above a set speed.
To turn this feature on or off, see
Vehicle Personalization 0136.

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Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
view of the area behind your
vehicle.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly
on the mirror. Use a soft towel
dampened with water.
Manual Rearview Mirror
Push the tab forward for daytime
use and pull it rearward for
nighttime use to avoid glare of the
headlamps from behind.
Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror
If equipped, automatic dimming
reduces the glare of headlamps
from behind. The dimming feature
comes on when the vehicle is
started.
Windows
{Warning
Never leave a child, a helpless
adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle,
especially with the windows
closed in warm or hot weather.
They can be overcome by the
extreme heat and suffer
permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke.
The vehicle aerodynamics are
designed to improve fuel economy
performance. This may result in apulsing sound when either rear
window is down and the front
windows are up. To reduce the
sound, open either a front window
or the sunroof, if equipped.
Power Windows
{Warning
Children could be seriously
injured or killed if caught in the
path of a closing window. Never
leave the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter in a vehicle with
children. When there are children
in the rear seat, use the window
lockout switch to prevent
operation of the windows. See
Keys
024.

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The driver power window switches
control all windows. Each
passenger switch only controls that
window. The power windows work
when the ignition is in ON/RUN or
ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained
Accessory Power (RAP). See
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
0175.
Press the switch down to lower the
window. Pull the switch up to
raise it.
Express-Down/Up Windows
The express feature allows the
windows to be raised and lowered
all the way without holding the
switch. Press or pull the switch fully and
release it to activate the express
feature. Cancel the express mode
by briefly pressing or pulling the
switch.
Express Window Anti-Pinch
Feature
If any object is in the path of the
window when the express-up is
active, the window will stop at the
obstruction and auto-reverse to a
preset factory position. Weather
conditions such as severe icing may
also cause the window to
auto-reverse. The window will return
to normal operation after the
obstruction or condition is removed.
Express Window Anti-Pinch
Override
{Warning
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
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Warning (Continued)
express override, make sure that
all people and obstructions are
clear of the window path.
To override the anti-pinch feature,
hold 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
reactivated.
In this mode, the window can close
on an object in its path. Use care
when using the override mode.
Programming the Power
Windows
If the vehicle battery has been
recharged or disconnected, or is not
working, the front power windows
will need to be reprogrammed for
the express-up feature to work.
Before reprogramming, replace or
recharge the vehicle's battery.

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To program:1. With the ignition in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or when
Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active, close all doors.
2. Press and hold the power window switch until the window
is fully open.
3. Pull the power window switch up until the window is fully
closed.
4. Continue holding the switch up for approximately two seconds
after the window is completely
closed.
The window is now reprogrammed.
Repeat the process for the other
windows.
Overload
If the windows are repeatedly
operated within a short time, the
window operation is disabled for a
short time.
Remote Window Operation
If equipped, the remote operating
windows will open all the windows
from outside the vehicle by pressing
and holding
Kon the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Window Lockout
This feature disables the rear
passenger window switches from
operating the rear passenger
windows.
Press
Z {to activate the rear
window lockout. The indicator light
in the switch illuminates. The rear door safety locks are also
enabled. See
Safety Locks033.
Press
Z {again to deactivate the
rear window lockout.
If an inside rear door handle is
being pulled at the same time a
safety lock is deactivated, only that
door will remain locked and the
indicator light may flash. Release
the handle, then press the safety
lock twice to deactivate the safety
locks.
Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to block
glare. Detach the sun visor from the
center mount to pivot to the side
window or, if equipped, extend
along the rod.

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Roof
Sunroof
On vehicles with a sunroof, the
switches are on the overhead
console.
The sunroof only operates when the
ignition is in ON/RUN/START or
ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained
Accessory Power (RAP). See
Ignition Positions0173 and
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
0 175.
1. Sunroof Switch
2. Sunshade Switch
Sunroof Switch
Vent : To vent the sunroof, press
the rear of the sunroof switch (1) to
the first detent and release. The
sunroof will open to the vent
position.
Open/Close : To open or close the
sunroof, press the front or rear of
the sunroof switch (1) to the first
detent and hold to open or close the
sunroof to a desired position.
Comfort Stop : The sunroof has a
comfort stop feature that stops the
sunroof from opening to the
full-open position. Press the rear of
the sunroof switch (1) to the second
detent and release to express-open
the sunroof to the comfort open
position. Press and release the rear
of the sunroof switch (1) again to
express-open the sunroof fully.
Press the front of the sunroof
switch (1) to the second detent and
release to express-close the
sunroof. Sunshade Switch
Open/Close :
To open or close the
sunshade, press the front or back of
the sunshade switch (2) to the first
detent and hold to open or close the
sunshade to a desired position.
Express-Open/Express-Close : To
express-open or close the
sunshade, press the sunshade
switch (2) to the second detent and
release.
The sunshade automatically opens
more than the sunroof's opening.
Fully close the sunroof before fully
closing the sunshade.
Anti-Pinch Feature
If an object is in the path of the
sunroof or sunshade when it is
closing, the anti-pinch feature
detects the object and stops the
sunroof or sunshade from closing at
the point of the obstruction. The
sunroof or sunshade then returns to
the full-open position.
Weather conditions such as extreme
cold and/or ice may cause the
window to auto-reverse.

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Dirt and debris may collect on the
sunroof seal or in the track. This
could cause an issue with sunroof
operation or noise. It could also plug
the water drainage system.
Periodically open the sunroof and
remove any obstacles or loose
debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and
roof sealing area using a clean
cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not
remove grease from the sunroof.

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Seats and
Restraints
Head Restraints
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Front Seats
Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . 49
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Thigh Support Adjustment . . . . . 50
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Heated and Ventilated FrontSeats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Rear Seats
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Heated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Rear SeatPass-Through Door . . . . . . . . . . 56
Safety Belts
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
How to Wear Safety BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . 63 Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Replacing Safety Belt System
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Airbag System
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . 65
When Should an AirbagInflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Airbag On-Off Switch . . . . . . . . . . 69
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . 71
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . 72
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Child Restraints
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Infants and Young Children . . . . 74
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . 76
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . 78
Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (LATCH System) . . . . 79 Replacing LATCH System Parts
After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Securing Child Restraints (Front
Passenger Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86