Black plate (25,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087690) - 2015 -CRC - 7/2/14Driving and Operating 9-25Gear position is indicated in thebottom right corner of the displayarea in the instrument cluster. Thenumber indicates the requestedgear range when moving the shiftlever forward or rearward.While using the DSC feature, thevehicle will have firmer, quickershifting. You can use this for sportdriving or when climbing ordescending hills, to stay in gearlonger or to downshift for morepower or engine braking.The transmission will only allow youto shift into gears appropriate for thevehicle speed and enginerevolutions per minute (rpm). Thetransmission will not automaticallyshift to the next lower gear if theengine rpm is too high or to the nexthigher gear when the maximumengine rpm is reached.If shifting is prevented for anyreason, the currently selected gearwill flash multiple times, indicatingthat the transmission has not shiftedgears.While in the DSC mode, thetransmission will automaticallydownshift when the vehicle comesto a stop. This will allow for morepower during take-off.When accelerating the vehicle froma stop in snowy and icy conditions,you may want to shift into secondgear. A higher gear ratio allows youto gain more traction on slipperysurfaces.Shift IndicatorThe shift indicator illuminates in theinstrument cluster when a gear shiftis recommended for best fueleconomy. When the arrow is pointedup, an upshift is recommended.When the arrow is pointed down, adownshift is recommended. Thenumber displayed with the arrowindicates the recommended gear.Fuel Economy ModeDriving habits can affect fuelmileage. For driving tips to get thebest fuel economy possible, seeDriving for Better Fuel Economy onpage 1-19.The vehicle may have a fueleconomy mode. When engaged,fuel economy mode can improve thevehicle's fuel economy.
