Black plate (16,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087806) - 2015 -CRC 1st Edition - 5/19/145-16 Instruments and ControlsCharging System LightThe charging system light comes onbriefly when the ignition is turnedon, but the engine is not running, asa check to show the light is working.It should go out when the engine isstarted.If the light stays on, or comes onwhile driving, there may be aproblem with the electrical chargingsystem. Have it checked by yourdealer. Driving while this light is oncould drain the battery.When this light comes on, or isflashing, the Driver InformationCenter (DIC) also displays amessage.See Battery Voltage and ChargingMessages on page 5-28.If a short distance must be drivenwith the light on, be sure to turn offall accessories, such as the radioand air conditioner.MalfunctionIndicator LampA computer system called OBD II(On-Board Diagnostics-SecondGeneration) monitors the operationof the vehicle to ensure emissionsare at acceptable levels, helping tomaintain a clean environment. Themalfunction indicator lamp comeson when the vehicle is placed inON/RUN for Key Access or ServiceOnly Mode for Keyless Access, as acheck to show it is working. If itdoes not, have the vehicle servicedby your dealer. See IgnitionPositions on page 9-14 for moreinformation.If the malfunction indicator lampcomes on while the engine isrunning, this indicates that the OBDII system has detected a problemand diagnosis and service might berequired.Malfunctions often are indicated bythe system before any problem isapparent. Being aware of the lightcan prevent more serious damageto the vehicle. This system alsoassists the dealer technician incorrectly diagnosing anymalfunction.{ CautionIf the vehicle is continually drivenwith this light on, the emissioncontrols might not work as well,(Continued)
