brakes CADILLAC SRX 2004 1.G Owner's Guide

Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to
normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in
pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you make a brake stop, your disc brakes
adjust for wear.
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many
parts have to be of top quality and work well together if
the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your
vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality GM
brake parts. When you replace parts of your braking
system — for example, when your brake linings
wear down and you need new ones put in — be sure
you get new approved GM replacement parts. If you do
not, your brakes may no longer work properly. For
example, if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong
for your vehicle, the balance between your front and
rear brakes can change — for the worse. The braking
performance you have come to expect can change
in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong
replacement brake parts.
Battery
Your new vehicle comes with a maintenance free
ACDelco®battery. When it is time for a new battery, get
one that has the replacement number shown on the
original battery’s label. We recommend an ACDelco
®
battery. SeeEngine Compartment Overview on
page 5-12for battery location.
Warning:Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
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Tire Size
The following illustration shows the different parts of a
tire size code.
(A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire:The United States
version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter “P” as
the rst character in the tire size means a passenger
vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U.S. Tire
and Rim Association.
(B) Tire Width:The three-digit number indicates the
tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall.
(C) Aspect Ratio:A two-digit number that indicates
the tire height-to-width measurements. For example, if
the tire size aspect ratio is “75,” as shown in item “C” of
the illustration, it would mean that the tire’s sidewall is
75% as high as it is wide.(D) Belt Rating Code:A letter code is used to indicate
the type of ply construction in the tire. The letter “R”
means radial ply construction; the letter “D” means
diagonal or bias ply construction; and the letter “B”
means belted-bias ply construction.
(E) Rim Diameter:Diameter of the wheel in inches.
(F) Service Description:The service description
indicates the load range and speed rating of a tire. The
load index can range from 1 to 279. Speed ratings
range from “A” to “Z”. The light truck tire size example
above shows dual or single tire congurations.
Tire Terminology and Denitions
Air Pressure:The amount of air inside the tire pressing
outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure
is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or
kilopascal (kPa).
Accessory Weight:This means the combined weight
of optional accessories. Some examples of optional
accessories are, automatic transmission, power steering,
power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air
conditioning.
Aspect Ratio:The relationship of a tire’s height to
its width. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example
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Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension,
brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $120.00
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer
Case Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit repair service
procedures, adjustments and specications for GM
transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases.
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Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins give technical service information
needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars
and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to
assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle.
In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service
Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General
Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE
(1-800-463-7483).
Owner’s Information
Owner publications are written specically for owners
and intended to provide basic operational information
about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include
the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
Owner’s Manual
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00
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Audio System(s).............................................3-93
Audio Steering Wheel Controls....................3-124
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-126
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-126
Diversity Antenna System............................3-126
Navigation/Radio System.............................3-110
Radio with CD............................................3-94
Setting the Time..........................................3-93
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-123
Understanding Radio Reception...................3-125
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-127
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-24
Operation...................................................2-25
B
Backing Up....................................................4-56
Battery..........................................................5-43
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-7
Battery Saver Active........................................3-64
Battery Voltage High.......................................3-64
Battery Voltage Low........................................3-65
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-37
Before You Drive...........................................3-110
Before You Go Off-Roading..............................4-17Brake
Panic Assist................................................4-11
Parking......................................................2-29
System Warning Light..................................3-41
Brake Adjustment............................................5-43
Brake Fluid....................................................5-40
Brake Pedal, Throttle.......................................2-23
Brake Pedal Travel.........................................5-43
Brake Wear...................................................5-42
Brakes..........................................................5-40
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-20
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-54
Back-Up and License Plate Lamps.................5-57
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)........5-57
Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps..................5-56
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-54
Headlamps, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps.....5-55
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...........5-54
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-58
Sidemarker Lamps.......................................5-57
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Sidemarker Lamps...................................5-57
Buying New Tires...........................................5-72
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Tires (cont.)
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-78
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-68
Inspection and Rotation................................5-71
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-69
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-74
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-75
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-76
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-72
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-7
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-24
Top Speed – Fuel Cut Off................................3-72
Top Strap......................................................1-39
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-41
Torque Lock...................................................2-31
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires..................4-55
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-45
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-52
Your Vehicle...............................................4-45
Traction
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-9
Control System Warning Light.......................3-42
Magnetic Ride Control..................................4-10
Stabilitrak
®System......................................4-11
Traction Engaged............................................3-72
Traction Suspended........................................3-72Trailer Brakes.................................................4-55
Trans (Transmission) Hot – Idle Engine..............3-72
Transfer Case................................................5-51
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-24
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-25
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case
Unit Repair Manual......................................7-11
Transportation Options...................................... 7-7
Traveling to Remote Areas...............................4-19
Trip Odometers..............................................3-37
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-8
Turn Signal On...............................................3-72
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-8
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-57
U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...............3-22
Underhood Fuse Block...................................5-103
Understanding Radio Reception.......................3-125
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-74
United States – Customer Assistance.................. 7-4
Used Replacement Wheels..............................5-77
Using DSP...................................................3-100
Using HomeLink
®...........................................2-44
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