Black plate (19,1)
Cadillac SRX Owner Manual- 2010
Driving and Operating 8-19
If the vehicle is not in P(Park),
the ignition will return to ACC/
ACCESSORYand display the
message SHIFT TO PARKin the
Driver Information Center (DIC).
See Driver Information Center (DIC)
on page 429
for more information.
When the vehicle is shifted into
P(Park), the ignition system will
switch to OFF.
Do not turn the engine offwhen the
vehicle is moving. This will cause a
loss of power assist in the brake
and steering systems and disable
the airbags.
In an emergency:
1. Brake using a firm and steady
pressure. Do not pump the
brakes repeatedly.This may
deplete power assist, requiring
increased brake pedal force.
2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral).
This can be done while the
vehicle is moving. After shifting
to N (Neutral), firmly apply the
brakes and steer the vehicle to
a safe location.
3. Come to a complete stop, shift
to P (Park), and turn the ignition
to LOCK/OFF.On vehicles with
an automatic transmission, the
shift lever must be in P(Park) to
turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK/OFF position.
4. Set the parking brake. See
Parking Brake on page 831
ACC/ACCESSORY(Amber LED
Light): This mode allows you to
use some electrical accessories
when the engine is off.
With the ignition off, pressing the
button one time without the brake
pedal applied, will place the ignition
system in ACC/ACCESSORY.
The ignition will switch from
ACC/ACCESSORY to OFF after
five minutes to prevent battery
run down.
ON/RUN/START(Green LED
Light): This mode is for driving and
starting. With the ignition off, and
the brake pedal applied, pressing
the button once will place the
ignition system in ON/RUN/START.
Once engine cranking begins,
release the button. Engine cranking
will continue until the engine starts.
See Starting the Gasoline Engine
on page 820
for more information.
The ignition will then remain in
ON/RUN.