2015 Cadillac Srx Owner's Manual
Year:
2015
Make:
Cadillac
Model:
Srx
Rating:
Table of Contents
2015 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual BookTOC
2
Introduction
4
Canadian Vehicle Owners
4
Using this Manual
4
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions
5
Symbols
5
In Brief
8
Instrument Panel
9
Initial Drive Information
11
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
11
Remote Vehicle Start
11
Door Locks
12
Liftgate
13
Windows
13
Seat Adjustment
14
Memory Features
15
Heated and Ventilated Seats
15
Head Restraint Adjustment
16
Safety Belts
16
Passenger Sensing System
17
Mirror Adjustment
17
Steering Wheel Adjustment
18
Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment
18
Interior Lighting
18
Exterior Lighting
19
Windshield Wiper/Washer
19
Climate Controls
21
Transmission
22
Vehicle Features
22
Infotainment System
22
Steering Wheel Controls
22
Cruise Control
22
Driver Information Center (DIC)
23
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
23
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
23
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
24
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
24
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System
24
Parking Assist
24
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) System
24
Active Emergency Braking System
25
Storage Compartments
25
Power Outlets
25
Universal Remote System
25
Performance and Maintenance
26
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
26
Tire Pressure Monitor
26
Engine Oil Life System
27
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
27
Roadside Service
28
OnStar®
28
Keys, Doors, and Windows
30
Keys and Locks
30
Keys
30
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
31
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
32
Remote Vehicle Start
38
Door Locks
40
Power Door Locks
41
Delayed Locking
41
Automatic Door Locks
41
Lockout Protection
42
Safety Locks
42
Doors
43
Liftgate
43
Vehicle Security
46
Vehicle Alarm System
46
Immobilizer
48
Immobilizer Operation
48
Exterior Mirrors
49
Convex Mirrors
49
Power Mirrors
50
Folding Mirrors
50
Heated Mirrors
51
Automatic Dimming Mirror
51
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
51
Interior Mirrors
52
Interior Rearview Mirrors
52
Manual Rearview Mirror
52
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
52
Windows
52
Power Windows
53
Sun Visors
55
Roof
55
Sunroof
55
Seats and Restraints
58
Head Restraints
59
Front Seats
60
Seat Adjustment
60
Power Seat Adjustment
61
Lumbar Adjustment
61
Thigh Support Adjustment
62
Reclining Seatbacks
62
Memory Seats
63
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
65
Rear Seats
67
Heated Rear Seats
68
Rear Seat Pass-Through Door
69
Safety Belts
69
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
70
Lap-Shoulder Belt
71
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
75
Safety Belt Extender
76
Safety System Check
76
Safety Belt Care
76
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
76
Airbag System
77
Where Are the Airbags?
79
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
80
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
81
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
81
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
82
Passenger Sensing System
83
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
88
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
88
Airbag System Check
89
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
89
Child Restraints
90
Older Children
90
Infants and Young Children
92
Child Restraint Systems
94
Where to Put the Restraint
96
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
97
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
105
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)
105
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)
108
Storage
112
Storage Compartments
112
Glove Box
112
Cupholders
113
Front Storage
113
Armrest Storage
113
Center Console Storage
114
Additional Storage Features
114
Cargo Cover
114
Cargo Tie-Downs
116
Cargo Management System
116
Cargo Net
120
Convenience Net
122
Roof Rack System
122
Instruments and Controls
124
Controls
125
Steering Wheel Adjustment
125
Steering Wheel Controls
125
Heated Steering Wheel
125
Horn
126
Windshield Wiper/Washer
126
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
127
Compass
128
Clock
129
Power Outlets
129
Cigarette Lighter
130
Ashtrays
130
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
131
Instrument Cluster
132
Speedometer
133
Odometer
133
Trip Odometer
133
Tachometer
134
Fuel Gauge
134
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
135
Safety Belt Reminders
135
Airbag Readiness Light
136
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
137
Charging System Light
138
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
138
Brake System Warning Light
141
Electric Parking Brake Light
141
Service Electric Parking Brake Light
142
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
142
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light
143
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
143
Traction Off Light
143
StabiliTrak® OFF Light
143
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light
144
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
144
Tire Pressure Light
145
Engine Oil Pressure Light
145
Fuel Economy Light
146
Low Fuel Warning Light
146
Security Light
146
High-Beam On Light
147
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) Light
147
Front Fog Lamp Light
147
Lamps On Reminder
147
Cruise Control Light
148
Information Displays
148
Driver Information Center (DIC)
148
Vehicle Messages
151
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
151
Brake System Messages
151
Compass Messages
152
Cruise Control Messages
152
Door Ajar Messages
153
Engine Cooling System Messages
153
Engine Oil Messages
154
Engine Power Messages
154
Fuel System Messages
155
Key and Lock Messages
155
Lamp Messages
155
Object Detection System Messages
156
Ride Control System Messages
159
Airbag System Messages
159
Security Messages
160
Service Vehicle Messages
160
Starting the Vehicle Messages
160
Tire Messages
160
Transmission Messages
161
Vehicle Reminder Messages
161
Vehicle Speed Messages
161
Washer Fluid Messages
161
Vehicle Personalization
162
Universal Remote System
169
Universal Remote System Programming
169
Universal Remote System Operation
171
Lighting
174
Exterior Lighting
174
Exterior Lamp Controls
174
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
176
Flash-to-Pass
176
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
176
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)
177
Twilight Sentinel
178
Hazard Warning Flashers
179
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
179
Front Fog Lamps
179
Interior Lighting
180
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
180
Cargo Lamp
180
Courtesy Lamps
180
Dome Lamps
181
Reading Lamps
181
Lighting Features
181
Entry Lighting
181
Exit Lighting
181
Battery Load Management
182
Battery Power Protection
183
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
183
Infotainment System
184
Introduction
184
Infotainment
184
Climate Controls
186
Climate Control Systems
186
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
186
Rear Climate Control System
191
Air Vents
192
Maintenance
193
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
193
Driving and Operating
194
Driving Information
195
Distracted Driving
195
Defensive Driving
196
Drunk Driving
196
Control of a Vehicle
196
Braking
196
Steering
197
Off-Road Recovery
197
Loss of Control
198
Driving on Wet Roads
198
Hill and Mountain Roads
199
Winter Driving
200
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
202
Vehicle Load Limits
202
Starting and Operating
207
New Vehicle Break-In
207
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
207
Ignition Positions
208
Starting the Gasoline Engine
209
Engine Heater
211
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
212
Shifting Into Park
212
Shifting out of Park
213
Parking over Things That Burn
214
Engine Exhaust
214
Running the Vehicle While Parked
215
Automatic Transmission
215
Manual Mode
217
Fuel Economy Mode
218
Drive Systems
219
All-Wheel Drive
219
Brakes
219
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
219
Parking Brake
220
Brake Assist
222
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
222
Ride Control Systems
223
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
223
Limited-Slip Rear Axle
225
Selective Ride Control
225
Cruise Control
226
Adaptive Cruise Control
228
Driver Assistance Systems
236
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing
237
Assistance Systems for Driving
241
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
241
Active Emergency Braking System
244
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
245
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
247
Fuel
249
California Fuel Requirements
250
Fuels in Foreign Countries
250
Fuel Additives
250
Filling the Tank
251
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
252
Trailer Towing
253
General Towing Information
253
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
253
Towing Equipment
259
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
260
Conversions and Add-Ons
261
Add-On Electrical Equipment
261
Vehicle Care
262
General Information
263
California Proposition 65 Warning
263
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
264
Accessories and Modifications
264
Vehicle Checks
264
Doing Your Own Service Work
264
Hood
265
Engine Compartment Overview
266
Engine Cover
267
Engine Oil
268
Engine Oil Life System
270
Automatic Transmission Fluid
271
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
271
Cooling System
273
Engine Coolant
274
Engine Overheating
277
Power Steering Fluid
279
Washer Fluid
279
Brakes
280
Brake Fluid
281
Battery
282
All-Wheel Drive
283
Starter Switch Check
283
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
284
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
284
Wiper Blade Replacement
284
Headlamp Aiming
286
Bulb Replacement
286
Halogen Bulbs
286
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
287
Headlamps
287
Turn Signal Lamps
290
Back-Up Lamps
291
License Plate Lamp
292
Replacement Bulbs
293
Electrical System
293
Electrical System Overload
293
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
294
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
294
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
297
Rear Compartment Fuse Block
299
Wheels and Tires
302
Tires
302
All-Season Tires
303
Winter Tires
303
Summer Tires
303
Tire Sidewall Labeling
304
Tire Designations
306
Tire Terminology and Definitions
306
Tire Pressure
309
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation
310
Tire Pressure Monitor System
311
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
312
Tire Inspection
315
Tire Rotation
316
When It Is Time for New Tires
317
Buying New Tires
318
Different Size Tires and Wheels
319
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
320
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
321
Wheel Replacement
321
Tire Chains
322
If a Tire Goes Flat
323
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
324
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
332
Tire Changing
332
Compact Spare Tire
338
Jump Starting
339
Towing the Vehicle
343
Recreational Vehicle Towing
343
Appearance Care
346
Exterior Care
346
Interior Care
351
Floor Mats
354
Service and Maintenance
356
General Information
356
Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance
358
Maintenance Schedule
358
Special Application Services
364
Additional Maintenance and Care
364
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
367
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
367
Maintenance Replacement Parts
368
Maintenance Records
369
Technical Data
370
Vehicle Identification
370
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
370
Service Parts Identification Label
370
Vehicle Data
371
Capacities and Specifications
371
Engine Drive Belt Routing
373
Customer Information
374
Customer Information
374
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
374
Customer Assistance Offices
376
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
377
Online Owner Center
377
Roadside Service
378
Scheduling Service Appointments
380
Courtesy Transportation Program
380
Collision Damage Repair
381
Service Publications Ordering Information
383
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
384
Radio Frequency Statement
385
Reporting Safety Defects
385
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
385
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
386
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
386
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
386
Event Data Recorders
387
OnStar®
388
Infotainment System
388
OnStar
390
OnStar Overview
390
OnStar Services
391
Emergency
391
Security
392
Navigation
392
Connections
393
Vehicle Diagnostics
395
OnStar Additional Information
395
Index
400
Index_A
400
Index_B
401
Index_C
401
Index_D
402
Index_E
403
Index_F
404
Index_G
404
Index_H
405
Index_I
405
Index_J
405
Index_K
405
Index_L
405
Index_M
407
Index_N
407
Index_O
407
Index_P
408
Index_R
408
Index_S
409
Index_T
411
Index_U
412
Index_V
412
Index_W
412
2015 Cadillac Srx Overview
Introduction
The 2015 Cadillac SRX stands as a distinguished luxury crossover SUV that merges elegant design with robust performance. With its athletic stance and sophisticated lines, the SRX captures attention on the road while offering a spacious and refined interior. Ideal for families and individuals seeking comfort and style, the 2015 SRX is equipped to tackle both urban environments and long-distance travels with finesse.
Powertrains
The heart of the 2015 Cadillac SRX is a potent 3.6-liter V6 engine that delivers an admirable 308 horsepower and 265 lb-ft of torque. Mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, the powertrain provides a smooth and responsive driving experience. Buyers can choose between front-wheel drive (FWD) and an all-wheel-drive (AWD) system, catering to various driving preferences and weather conditions, while maintaining a commendable fuel economy of around 17 mpg city and 24 mpg highway.
Trims
The 2015 SRX showcases a range of trims—Base, Luxury, Performance, and Premium—which allow buyers to customize their vehicle according to their needs and desires. Each trim level builds on the previous one, enhancing features such as premium leather seating, advanced entertainment systems, and upgraded safety technologies, ensuring that every drive feels indulgent and secure.
Features
Inside the 2015 Cadillac SRX, luxury meets functionality. Standard features include a rearview camera, Bluetooth connectivity, and an eight-speaker audio system, while higher trims offer additional perks such as a panoramic sunroof, navigation, and Cadillac's stylish CUE infotainment system. Safety is paramount, with available features such as forward collision alert, lane departure warning, and rear park assist to keep you and your passengers protected.
Owners Manual
The 2015 Cadillac SRX comes with an owners manual that provides comprehensive guidance on vehicle operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. It serves as a vital resource for maximizing the use of advanced features, ensuring proper upkeep, and understanding the luxurious options available for an enjoyable driving experience.
User manual download
The Cadillac Srx owner manual for the 2015 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2015 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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