2015 Cadillac SRX Owner’s Manual

The 2015 Cadillac SRX is a luxury crossover SUV with a sleek design, a lot of space, and high-tech features. The SRX stands out on the road with its bold and eye-catching design. Inside, the cabin is elegant and comfortable, with high-quality materials and plenty of room for passengers to sit. The SRX is easy and fun to drive, with responsive handling and a variety of powerful engines to choose from. The Cadillac User Experience (CUE) infotainment system and available safety features like blind-spot monitoring and forward collision alert make driving easier and give you more peace of mind. The 2015 Cadillac SRX is a nice choice for people who want a luxurious crossover SUV because it is a mix of luxury, functionality, and performance.

Wheels and Tires

Tires
Every new GM vehicle has high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. See the warranty manual for information regarding the tire warranty and where to get service. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer.

Warning

. Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous.
. Overloading the tires can cause overheating as a result of too much flexing. There could be a blowout and a serious crash.
. Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting crash could cause serious injury. Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when the tires are cold.
. Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured, or broken by a sudden impact — such as when hitting a pothole. Keep tires at the recommended pressure.
. Worn or old tires can cause a crash. If the tread is badly worn, replace them.
. Replace any tires that have been damaged by impacts with potholes, curbs, etc.
. Improperly repaired tires can cause a crash. Only the dealer or an authorized tire service center should repair, replace, dismount, and mount the tires.
. Do not spin the tires in excess of 56 km/h (35 mph) on slippery surfaces such as snow, mud, ice, etc. Excessive spinning may cause the tires to explode.

All-Season Tires
This vehicle may come with all-season tires. These tires are designed to provide good overall performance on most road surfaces and weather conditions. Original equipment tires designed to GM’s specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall. Original equipment all-season tires can be identified by the last two characters of this TPC code, which will be “MS.” Consider installing winter tires on the vehicle if frequent driving on snow or ice-covered roads is expected. All-season tires provide adequate performance for most winter driving conditions, but they may not offer the same level of traction or performance as winter
tires on snow or ice-covered roads.

Winter Tires
This vehicle was not originally equipped with winter tires. Winter tires are designed for increased traction on snow and ice-covered roads. Consider installing winter tires on the vehicle if frequent driving on ice or snow-covered roads is expected. See your dealer for details regarding winter tire availability and proper tire selection. With winter tires, there may be decreased dry road traction, increased road noise, and shorter tread life. After changing to winter tires, be alert for changes in vehicle handling and braking.

If using winter tires:

• Use tires of the same brand and tread type on all four wheel positions.
• Use only radial ply tires of the same size, load range, and speed rating as the original equipment tires.

Winter tires with the same speed rating as the original equipment tires may not be available for H, V, W, Y, and ZR speed-rated tires. If winter tires with a lower speed rating are chosen, never exceed the tire’s maximum speed capability.

Summer Tires
This vehicle may come with high-performance summer tires. These tires have a special tread and compound that are optimized for maximum dry and wet road performance. This special tread and compound will have decreased performance in cold climates and on ice and snow. We recommend installing winter tires on the vehicle if frequent driving at temperatures below approximately 5°C (40°F) or on ice or snow-covered roads is expected.

Tire Sidewall Labeling

Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall.

1. Tire Size: The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, and service description.
2. TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Specification): Original equipment tires designed to GM’s specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall. GM’s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines.
3. DOT (Department of Transportation): The Department of Transportation (DOT) code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
   DOT Tire Date of Manufacture: The last four digits of the TIN indicate the tire manufactured date. The first two digits represent the week (01–52) and the last two digits, the year. For example, the third week of the year 2010 would have a four-digit DOT date of 0310.
4. Tire Identification Number (TIN): The letters and numbers following the DOT (Department of Transportation) code are the Tire Identification Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured. The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire, although only one side may have the date of manufacture.
5. Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread.
6. Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG): Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear, traction, and temperature resistance.
7. Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit: Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load.

Tire Terminology and Definitions

1. Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure is expressed in kPa (kilopascal) or psi (pounds per square inch).
2. Accessory Weight: The combined weight of optional accessories. Some examples of optional accessories are automatic transmissions, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning.
3. Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a tire’s height to its width. Belt: A rubber-coated layer of cords between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made from steel or other reinforcing materials.
4. Bead: The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim.
5. Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the plies are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread.
6. Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in kPa (kilopascal) or psi (pounds per square inch) before a tire has built up heat from driving.
7. Curb Weight: The weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, but without passengers and cargo.
8. DOT Markings: A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator that can also identify the tire manufacturer, production plant, brand, and date of production.
9. GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
10. GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle.
11. GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle.
12. Intended Outboard Sidewall: The side of an asymmetrical tire that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle.
13. Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for air pressure.
14. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used on light-duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles.
15. Load Index: An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load-carrying capacity of a tire.
16. Maximum Inflation Pressure: The maximum air pressure to which a cold tire can be inflated. The maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall.
17. Maximum Load Rating: The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire.

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