Cadillac 2011 SRX Owner's Manual

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Black plate (25,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-25Engine Oil Life SystemThe engine oil life system calculatesengine oil life based on vehicle useand displays the CHANGE ENGINEOIL SOON message when it is timeto change the engine oil and filter.The oil life system should be resetto 100% only following an oilchange.Resetting the Oil Life System1. Using the DIC MENU button andthumbwheel on the turn signallever, display REMAINING OILLIFE on the DIC. See DriverInformation Center (DIC) onpage 5‑28 and Engine OilMessages on page 5‑35.2. Press the SET button to resetthe oil life at 100%.Be careful not to reset the oillife display accidentally at anytime other than after the oil ischanged. It cannot be resetaccurately until the next oilchange.The oil life system can also be resetas follows:1. Turn the ignition on with theengine off.2. Fully press and release theaccelerator pedal three timeswithin five seconds.If the CHANGE ENGINE OILSOON message is not on, thesystem is reset.See Engine Oil Life System onpage 10‑14.Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badgeand a yellow fuel cap can use eitherunleaded gasoline or ethanol fuelcontaining up to 85% ethanol (E85).See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) onpage 9‑50. For all other vehicles,use only the unleaded gasolinedescribed under RecommendedFuel on page 9‑47.Driving for Better FuelEconomyDriving habits can affect fuelmileage. Here are some drivingtips to get the best fuel economypossible.. Avoid fast starts and acceleratesmoothly.. Brake gradually and avoidabrupt stops.. Avoid idling the engine for longperiods of time.. When road and weatherconditions are appropriate,use cruise control.. Always follow posted speedlimits or drive more slowly whenconditions require.. Keep vehicle tires properlyinflated.. Combine several trips into asingle trip.