headlamp CADILLAC SRX 2007 1.G Owners Manual

Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors
You will need to reset the power foldaway mirrors
if the following occurs:
The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while
folding.
They are accidentally manually
folded/unfolded.
The mirrors will not stay in the unfolded
position.
The mirrors shake and utter at normal driving
speeds.
To reset the power foldaway mirrors, fold and
unfold them one time using the mirror controls.
This will reset them to their normal position.
The mirrors can be manually folded inward to
prevent damage when going through an automatic
car wash or a conned space. To fold, push the
mirror toward the vehicle. To return the mirror to its
original position, push outward. Be sure to
return both mirrors to their original unfolded
position before driving.
The preferred position can be stored in memory if
the vehicle has the memory option. SeeMemory
Seat and Mirrors on page 12for more information.When the rear window defogger is turned on, both
outside rearview mirrors are heated to help
clear them of ice, snow, and condensation. See
“Rear Window Defogger” underDual Climate
Control System on page 189for more information.
Outside Automatic Dimming
Mirror
The driver’s outside mirror may have an automatic
dimming feature that helps to reduce glare from
other vehicles headlamps. This feature is
controlled by the on and off settings on the
automatic dimming rearview mirror. SeeAutomatic
Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®on
page 134.
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror
If the vehicle has memory seat and mirrors, the
driver’s or passenger’s mirror can tilt to a
preselected position when the vehicle is shifted
into REVERSE (R). Use this feature to view
the curb when parallel parking.
When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (R)
and after a ve-second delay, both mirrors
return to their original position.
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 164
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 166
Other Warning Devices............................. 166
Horn.......................................................... 166
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 166
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 167
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 168
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 169
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 169
Windshield Wipers..................................... 170
Windshield Washer.................................... 171
Rear Window Wiper/Washer...................... 172
Headlamp Washer..................................... 173
Cruise Control........................................... 174
Headlamps................................................ 178
Wiper Activated Headlamps....................... 178
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 179
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 179
Fog Lamps................................................ 181
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver.................. 181
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 181
Entry Lighting............................................ 182Parade Dimming........................................ 182
Reading Lamps......................................... 182
Electric Power Management...................... 183
Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA)........................................ 184
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 186
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 187
Analog Clock............................................. 188
Climate Controls......................................... 189
Dual Climate Control System..................... 189
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 194
Rear Air Conditioning System.................... 195
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............. 195
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 197
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 198
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 199
Tachometer............................................... 199
Engine Speed Limiter................................ 199
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 200
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light....... 200
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 201
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel
is located on the left side of the steering column.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and
pull the lever. Then move the steering wheel to a
comfortable position and release the lever to
lock the wheel in place.
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
GTurn and Lane-Change Signals. See
Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 168.
PExterior Lamp Control. SeeHeadlamps on
page 178.
23Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on
page 169.
Flash-To-Pass Feature. SeeFlash-to-Pass on
page 169.
-Fog Lamps. SeeFog Lamps on page 181.
ICruise Control. SeeCruise Control on
page 174.
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Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Push forward on the turn signal/multifunction
lever to change the headlamps from low to high
beam. Pull the lever back and then release it
to change from high to low beam.
If you turn the vehicle off with the high beams on,
the high beams will be on the next time you
start your vehicle.
This light on the
instrument panel cluster
will be on, indicating
high-beam usage.
Flash-to-Pass
This feature allows you to use the high-beam
headlamps to signal the driver in front of you that
you want to pass.
Pull and hold the turn signal/multifunction lever
toward you to use this feature. When you do this,
the following will occur:
If the headlamps are off, in low-beam or in
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) mode, the
high-beam headlamps will turn on. They will
stay on as long as you hold the lever
there. Release the lever to turn them off.
If the headlamps are in high-beam mode, they
will switch to low beam. To return to
high-beam, push the lever away from you.
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Windshield Wipers
The lever on the right side of the steering column
operates the windshield wipers.
7(Mist):Pull the lever down and release it for
a single wiping cycle. The lever will return to its
original position. For more cycles, hold the
lever down before releasing it.
9(Off):Put the lever in this position to turn off
the wipers.
&(Delay):Put the lever in this position to set a
delay between wipes. Turn the delay adjustment
band to set the length of the delay.
6(Delay Adjustment):Use this band to set the
length of the delay between wipes when using the
delay feature.The closer you move the band toward mist, the
longer the delay. The windshield wiper lever must
be in delay for this feature to work.
6(Low Speed):Put the lever in this position
for slow, steady wiping cycles.
1(High Speed):Put the lever in this position
for rapid wiping cycles.
If the windshield wipers are in use for about
six seconds while you are driving, the exterior
lamps will come on automatically if the exterior
lamp control is in AUTO. SeeWiper Activated
Headlamps on page 178for more information.
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper
blades before using them. If they are frozen to the
windshield, gently loosen or thaw them. If the
blades do become damaged, install new blades.
For more information, seeWindshield Wiper Blade
Replacement on page 397.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor.
A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it
cools down. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an
overload.
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Windshield Washer
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your
washer until the windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer uid can form ice
on the windshield, blocking your vision.
The windshield washer button is located at the
end of the windshield wiper lever.
K(Washer Fluid):Press this button to wash
the windshield. Washer uid will squirt onto
the windshield and the wipers will run for a few
cycles to clear the windshield. For more wash
cycles, press and hold the button.If your vehicle is low on washer uid, the WASHER
FLUID LOW ADD FLUID message will appear
on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display.
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 220for
more information.
If the headlamps are on when you wash the
windshield, the headlamp washer will turn on, if
your vehicle has them. Both the windshield and the
headlamps will be washed. SeeHeadlamp
Washer on page 173.
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Headlamp Washer
Your vehicle may have headlamp washers. The
headlamp washers clear debris from the headlamp
lenses.
The headlamp washers are located to the inside
of the headlamps.To wash the headlamps, press the washer button
located at the end of the windshield wiper lever.
Both the headlamps and the windshield will be
washed. After the rst wash, the headlamps will be
washed after the fth press of the windshield
washer button.
The headlamps must be on to be washed. If the
headlamps are off, only the windshield will be
washed when the washer button is pressed. If the
washer uid is low, the headlamp washers will
not work.
SeeWindshield Washer on page 171for additional
information.
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Headlamps
The exterior lamp control is located in the middle
of the turn signal/multifunction lever.
O(Exterior Lamp Control):Turn the control
with this symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps.
The exterior lamp control has four positions:
O(On/Off):Turn the control to this position to
turn off all lamps except the Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL).
AUTO (Automatic):Turn the control to this
position to put the headlamps in automatic mode.
AUTO mode will turn the exterior lamps on
and off depending upon how much light is
available outside of the vehicle.
;(Parking Lamps):Turn the control to this
position to turn on the parking lamps together with
the following:
Sidemarker Lamps
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
5(Headlamps):Turn the control to this position
to turn on the headlamps, together with the
previously listed lamps and lights.
Wiper Activated Headlamps
This feature activates the headlamps and parking
lamps after the windshield wipers have been in
use for about six seconds. For this feature to work,
the exterior lamp control must be in AUTO.
When the exterior lamp control is off or in the
parking lamp position and the windshield wiper
control is in any position except off, the Headlamps
Suggested message will appear on the DIC
display. See “Headlamps Suggested Message”
underDIC Warnings and Messages on page 220
for more information.
When the ignition is turned to OFF, the
wiper-activated headlamps will immediately turn
off. They will also turn off if the windshield
wiper control is turned off.
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Headlamps on Reminder
A warning chime will sound if the exterior lamp
control is left on in either the headlamp or parking
lamp position and the driver’s door is opened
with the ignition off. SeeLights On Reminder on
page 212for additional information.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier
for others to see the front of your vehicle during
the day. DRL can be helpful in many different
driving conditions, but they can be especially
helpful in the short periods after dawn and before
sunset. Fully functional daytime running lamps
are required on all vehicles rst sold in Canada.The DRL system will make the turn signal lamps
come on when the following conditions are met:
It is daylight and the ignition is in the ON or
START position.
The exterior lamp control is in the off or AUTO
position and the headlamps are off.
The automatic transmission is not in PARK (P).
When DRL are on, only the front turn signal lamps
will be on. No other exterior lamps will be on.
The instrument panel cluster will not be lit
up either.
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When the exterior lamp control is in AUTO and it is
dark enough outside, the DRL will turn off and the
low-beam headlamps will turn on. When it is bright
enough outside, the low-beam headlamps will go
off, and the DRL will turn back on. If you start the
vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp
system will come on immediately. Once you leave
the garage, it will take about one minute for the
automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it
is light outside. During that delay, the instrument
panel cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make
sure the instrument panel brightness lever is in the
full bright position. SeeInstrument Panel Brightness
on page 181.
To drive the vehicle with the DRL off, turn the
exterior lamp control off. Then turn on the
fog lamps or parking lamps, and the DRL will turn
off. This will work regardless of gear position
and whether or not the parking brake is set.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need it.Light Sensor
The light sensor for the DRL and AUTO headlamp
feature is located on top of the instrument panel.
If you cover the sensor, it will prevent it from
sensing light, and the exterior lamps may come on
whenever the ignition is on.
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