lights CADILLAC SRX 2007 1.G Owner's Manual

Surface Obstacles:Unseen or hidden obstacles
can be hazardous. A rock, log, hole, rut, or
bump can startle you if you are not prepared for
them. Often these obstacles are hidden by
grass, bushes, snow, or even the rise and fall of
the terrain itself. Here are some things to consider:
Is the path ahead clear?
Will the surface texture change abruptly up
ahead?
Does the travel take you uphill or downhill?
There is more discussion of these subjects
later.
Will you have to stop suddenly or change
direction quickly?
When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain,
keep a rm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts,
troughs, or other surface features can jerk
the wheel out of your hands if you are not
prepared.
When you drive over bumps, rocks, or other
obstacles, your wheels can leave the ground. If
this happens, even with one or two wheels,
you cannot control the vehicle as well or at all.Because you will be on an unpaved surface, it is
especially important to avoid sudden acceleration,
sudden turns, or sudden braking.
In a way, off-road driving requires a different kind
of alertness from driving on paved roads and
highways. There are no road signs, posted speed
limits, or signal lights. You have to use your
own good judgment about what is safe and what
is not.
Drinking and driving can be very dangerous on
any road. And this is certainly true for off-road
driving. At the very time you need special alertness
and driving skills, your reexes, perceptions,
and judgment can be affected by even a small
amount of alcohol. You could have a serious — or
even fatal — accident if you drink and drive or
ride with a driver who has been drinking.
SeeDrunken Driving on page 275.
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No one can see as well at night as in the daytime.
But as we get older these differences increase.
A 50-year-old driver may require at least twice as
much light to see the same thing at night as a
20-year-old.
What you do in the daytime can also affect your
night vision. For example, if you spend the
day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear
sunglasses. Your eyes will have less trouble
adjusting to night. But if you are driving, do not
wear sunglasses at night. They may cut down on
glare from headlamps, but they also make a
lot of things invisible.
You can be temporarily blinded by approaching
headlamps. It can take a second or two, or
even several seconds, for your eyes to re-adjust
to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare,
as from a driver who does not lower the high
beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps,
slow down a little. Avoid staring directly into
the approaching headlamps.Keep the windshield and all the glass on your
vehicle clean — inside and out. Glare at night is
made much worse by dirt on the glass. Even
the inside of the glass can build up a lm caused
by dust. Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and
ash more than clean glass would, making the
pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly.
Remember that the headlamps light up far less of a
roadway when you are in a turn or curve. Keep your
eyes moving; that way, it is easier to pick out dimly
lighted objects. Just as the headlamps should be
checked regularly for proper aim, so should your
eyes be examined regularly. Some drivers suffer
from night blindness — the inability to see in dim
light — and are not even aware of it.
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Engine Coolant
The cooling system in your vehicle is lled with
DEX-COOL®engine coolant. This coolant is
designed to remain in your vehicle for ve years or
150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs
rst, if you add only DEX-COOL
®extended
life coolant.
The following explains your cooling system and
how to add coolant when it is low. If you have
a problem with engine overheating, seeEngine
Overheating on page 372.A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and
DEX-COOL
®coolant will:
Give freezing protection down to
−34°F (−37°C).
Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Allow the warning lights and gages to work as
they should.
Notice:Using coolant other than DEX-COOL
®
may cause premature engine, heater core, or
radiator corrosion. In addition, the engine
coolant may require changing sooner, at the
rst maintenance service after each
30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months,
whichever occurs rst. Any repairs would not
be covered by your warranty. Always use
DEX-COOL
®(silicate-free) coolant in your
vehicle.
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Horn............................................................ 166
How to Use This Manual................................ 4
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............... 27
I
Ignition Positions......................................... 117
Infants and Young Children, Restraints.......... 46
Ination - Tire Pressure............................... 407
Instrument Panel
Overview.................................................. 164
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness................................................ 181
Cluster..................................................... 198
J
Jump Starting.............................................. 386
K
Keyless Entry System................................... 94
Keys............................................................. 93
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall................................. 401
Lamps
Electric Power Management..................... 183
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver................. 181
Fog .......................................................... 181
Reading................................................... 182
LATCH System
Child Restraints......................................... 55
Level Control............................................... 330
Liftgate, Power............................................ 104
Light
Airbag Readiness..................................... 201
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning............. 205
Brake System Warning............................. 204
Charging System..................................... 204
Cruise Control.......................................... 212
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning....... 206
Fog Lamp................................................ 212
Highbeam On.......................................... 213
Lights On Reminder................................. 212
Malfunction Indicator................................ 208
Oil Pressure............................................. 211
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............ 202
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder.............. 200
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W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators......... 197
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 220
Hazard Warning Flashers......................... 166
Other Warning Devices............................ 166
Safety and Symbols..................................... 4
Vehicle Damage.......................................... 5
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..................... 420
Different Size........................................... 418
Replacement............................................ 421
Where to Put the Restraint............................ 53
Windows..................................................... 108
Power...................................................... 109
Windshield
Washer.................................................... 171
Washer Fluid........................................... 380Windshield (cont.)
Wiper Blade Replacement........................ 397
Wiper Blades, Cleaning............................ 449
Wiper Fuses............................................ 454
Wipers..................................................... 170
Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper................... 172
Winter Driving............................................. 317
Winter Tires................................................. 400
Wiper Activated Headlamps ......................... 178
X
XM Radio Messages................................... 264
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System......... 272
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment............... 468
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