Black plate (18,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 20129-18 Driving and OperatingIgnition PositionsThe vehicle has an electronickeyless ignition with pushbuttonstart.Pressing the button cycles it throughthree modes, ACC/ACCESSORY,ON/RUN/START and STOPPINGTHE ENGINE/OFF.If the pushbutton start is notworking, the vehicle may be near astrong radio antenna signal causinginterference to the keyless entrysystem. See Driver InformationCenter (DIC) on page 5‑28 for moreinformation.To shift out of P (Park), the vehiclemust be in ACC/ACCESSORY orON/RUN mode and the brake pedalmust be applied.STOPPING THE ENGINE/OFF(No LED Lights): When thevehicle is stopped, press the engineSTART/STOP button once to turnthe engine off.If the vehicle is in P (Park), theignition will turn off, and RetainedAccessory Power (RAP) will remainactive. See Retained AccessoryPower (RAP) on page 9‑22 formore information.If the vehicle is not in P (Park),the ignition will return to ACC/ACCESSORY and display themessage SHIFT TO PARK in theDriver Information Center (DIC).See Driver Information Center (DIC)on page 5‑28 for more information.When the vehicle is shifted intoP (Park), the ignition system willswitch to OFF.Do not turn the engine off when thevehicle is moving. This will cause aloss of power assist in the brakeand steering systems and disablethe airbags.If the vehicle must be shut off in anemergency:1. Brake using a firm and steadypressure. Do not pump thebrakes repeatedly. This maydeplete power assist, requiringincreased brake pedal force.2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral).This can be done while thevehicle is moving. After shiftingto N (Neutral), firmly apply thebrakes and steer the vehicle to asafe location.
