snow chains CADILLAC SRX 2004 1.G Owners Manual

If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud,
Ice or Snow
In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will
need to spin the wheels, but you do not want to
spin your wheels too fast. The method known as
“rocking” can help you get out when you are stuck,
but you must use caution.
{CAUTION:
If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can
explode, and you or others could be injured.
And, the transmission or other parts of the
vehicle can overheat. That could cause an
engine compartment re or other damage.
When you are stuck, spin the wheels as little as
possible. Do not spin the wheels above 35 mph
(55 km/h) as shown on the speedometer.Notice:Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of
your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the
wheels too fast while shifting your transmission
back and forth, you can destroy your transmission.
For information about using tire chains on your
vehicle, seeTire Chains on page 5-77.
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will
clear the area around your front wheels. If your vehicle
has the Stabilitrak
®System, turn the system off by
pressing and holding the Traction button so that
the STABILITY SYS DISABLED message and the
traction off light are illuminated on the instrument
panel cluster. Then shift back and forth between
REVERSE (R) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels
as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal
while you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal
when the transmission is in gear. By slowly spinning
your wheels in the forward and reverse directions,
you will cause a rocking motion that may free your
vehicle. If that does not get you out after a few tries,
you may need to be towed out. Or, you can use
your recovery hook if your vehicle has one. If you do
need to be towed out, seeTowing Your Vehicle on
page 4-45.
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Steering Column Ignition Lock Release..............2-22
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-13
Steering Tips..................................................4-12
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-124
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-7
Stereo RCA Jacks.........................................3-112
Storage
Garment Hooks...........................................2-46
Storage Areas
Cargo Management System..........................2-48
Cell Phone Storage Area..............................2-45
Center Console Storage Area........................2-46
Convenience Net.........................................2-47
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-45
Glove Box..................................................2-45
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-46
Map Pocket................................................2-46
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools..........................5-89
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools.......................5-91
Stowable Seat.................................................. 1-8
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-44
Sun Visors.....................................................2-16
Sunroof.................................................2-48, 2-50
System Controls, DIC......................................3-51T
Tachometer....................................................3-38
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Sidemarker Lamps...................................5-57
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-42
Testing the Alarm............................................2-18
Theft Attempted..............................................3-72
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-123
Theft-Deterrent System....................................2-17
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-17
Immobilizer.................................................2-18
Immobilizer Operation...................................2-19
Throttle, Adjustable..........................................2-23
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-7
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-44
Tire Sidewall Labeling......................................5-62
Tire Size.......................................................5-65
Tire Terminology and Denitions........................5-65
Tires.............................................................5-61
Buying New Tires........................................5-72
Chains.......................................................5-77
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-79
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-93
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