Black plate (25,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-7707476) - 2015 - crc - 9/5/14Driving and Operating 9-25hold the current gear instead ofupshifting when the throttle islifted.2. To enter M (Manual Mode), pressthe shift lever forward to upshiftor rearward to downshift.An M will be displayed inthe DIC.3. To return to Sport Mode fromM (Manual Mode), press andbriefly hold the shift leverforward.Gear 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, nor to thenext higher 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.Fuel Economy ModeDriving habits can affect fuelmileage. For driving tips to get thebest fuel economy possible, seeDriving for Better Fuel Economy onpage 1-20.The vehicle may have a fueleconomy mode. When engaged,fuel economy mode can improve thevehicle's fuel economy.Pressing the eco button by the shiftlever will engage fuel economymode. When activated, the eco lightin the instrument cluster will come
