Owners Manual

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Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
Driving and Operating 9-3
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WARNING
Tak i ng you r ey es off the roa d to o
long or too often could cause a
crash resulting in injury or death.
Focus your attention on driving.
Refer to the infotainment section
for more information on using that
system, including pairing and using
acellphone.
If equipped, refer to the navigation
manual for information on that
system, including pairing and
using a cell phone.
Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means “always
expect the unexpected.” The first
step in driving defensively is to wear
the safety belt. See Safety Belts on
page 3�14.
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Assume that other road users
(pedestrians, bicyclists, and
other drivers) are going to be
careless and make mistakes.
Anticipate what they might do
and be ready.
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Allow enough following distance
between you and the driver in
front of you.
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Focus on the task of driving.
Drunk Driving
Death and injury associated with
drinking and driving is a global
tragedy.
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WARNING
Drinking and then driving is
very dangerous. Your reflexes,
perceptions, attentiveness, and
judgment can be affected by
even a small amount of alcohol.
You can have a serious — or
even fatal — collision if you
drive after drinking.
Do not drink and drive or ride with
adriverwhohasbeendrinking.
Ride home in a cab; or if you are
with a group, designate a driver
who will not drink.