Black plate (17,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087806) - 2015 -CRC 1st Edition - 5/19/14Driving and Operating 9-17To start the vehicle:Starting Procedure1. With the Keyless AccessSystem, the RKE transmittermust be in the vehicle. Press theENGINE START/STOP buttonwith the brake pedal applied.When the engine beginscranking, let go of the button.The idle speed will go down asthe engine warms up. Do notrace the engine immediatelyafter starting it.If the RKE transmitter is not inthe vehicle, if there isinterference, or the RKE batteryis low, a Driver InformationCenter (DIC) will display. SeeDriver Information Center (DIC)on page 5-25 and RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) SystemOperation on page 2-2.{ CautionCranking the engine for longperiods of time, by pressing theENGINE START/STOP buttonimmediately after cranking hasended, can overheat and damagethe cranking motor, and drain thebattery. Wait at least 15 secondsbetween each try, to let thecranking motor cool down.2. If the engine does not startafter five to 10 seconds,especially in very cold weather(below −18°C or 0°F), it could beflooded with too much gasoline.Try pushing the acceleratorpedal all the way to the floor andholding it there as you press theENGINE START/STOP button,for up to a maximum of15 seconds. Wait at least15 seconds between each try, toallow the cranking motor to cooldown. When the engine starts,let go of the button and theaccelerator. If the vehicle startsbriefly but then stops again, dothe same thing. This clears theextra gasoline from the engine.Do not race the engineimmediately after starting it.Operate the engine andtransmission gently until the oilwarms up and lubricates allmoving parts.Retained AccessoryPower (RAP)These accessories can be usedafter the engine is turned off:. Infotainment system (up to10 minutes or until the driverdoor is opened).. Power windows, sunroof (ifequipped), and power outlets (upto 10 minutes or until any door isopened).
