battery CADILLAC SRX 2008 1.G Owner's Guide

6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote
positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.
7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to
the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a
remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.
8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to the
negative terminal of the good battery. Use a
remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one.Do not let the other end touch anything until the
next step. The other end of the negative (−) cable
does not go to the dead battery. It goes to a
heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remote
negative (−) terminal on the vehicle with the
dead battery.
9. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cable at
least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery,
but not near engine parts that move. The electrical
connection is just as good there, and the chance
of sparks getting back to the battery is much less.
Use a remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has
one. Your vehicle’s remote negative (−) ground
location is for this purpose.
10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine for a while.
11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery.
If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs
service.
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Notice:If the jumper cables are connected or
removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may
occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would
not be covered by your warranty. Always connect
and remove the jumper cables in the correct
order, making sure that the cables do not touch
each other or other metal.
A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote
Negative (−) Terminal
B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and Remote
Negative (−) Terminals
C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) TerminalTo disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles,
do the following:
1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the
vehicle that had the dead battery.
2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the
other vehicle.
All-Wheel Drive
All of the lubricant checks in this section apply to your
vehicle. If you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, there
is an additional system that need lubrication.
Transfer Case
When to Check Lubricant
It is not necessary to regularly check the transfer case
uid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear
an unusual noise. A uid loss could indicate a problem.
Have it inspected and repaired. Jumper Cable Removal
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Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Notice:Do not add anything electrical to your
vehicle unless you check with your dealer/retailer
rst. Some electrical equipment can damage your
vehicle and the damage would not be covered by
your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can
keep other components from working as they should.
Add-on equipment can drain your vehicle’s battery,
even if your vehicle is not operating.
Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting
to add anything electrical to your vehicle, seeServicing
Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-70.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal
circuit breaker. If the wiper motor overheats due to
heavy snow, the wipers will stop until the motor cools
and will then restart.
Power Windows and Other
Power Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse block protect the power
windows and other power accessories. When the
current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens
and closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is
xed or goes away.
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Mini Fuses Usage
ECM/TCM IGNEngine Control Module/Transmission
Control Module Ignition Power,
Mass Airow Sensor (V6)
MISC IGN Air Quality Sensor
EMIS 1Pre 02 Sensors, Cam Phasor (V6),
Canister Purge (V6), Intake Manifold
Tuning Valve (V6)
SPARE Spare
DISPLYInstrument Panel Cluster, Climate
Control Module, Diagnostic Link
Connector
BCM 2LED Instrument Panel Dimming,
Overhead Lamps, Vanity Lamps
EVEN COILSEven Ignition Coils, Even Fuel
Injectors
BCM 6Right Side Rear Stoplamp, Turn
Lamps, Key Capture Solenoid
RDO Radio
ODD COILSOdd Ignition Coils, Odd Fuel
Injectors
BCM 1 Body Control Module (BCM) Power
LT HI BEAM Left Side High-Beam HeadlampMini Fuses Usage
BCM 7/CLOCK Switch Dimming, Analog Clock
SPARE Spare
EMIS 2Cooling Fan Relays, Air Conditioning
Clutch Relay, Post O2 Sensors,
Mass Airow Sensor (V8),
Canister Purge (V8)
ECM BATT Engine Control Module (ECM)
RT HI BEAM Right Side High-Beam Headlamp
RVC SNSRBattery Regulated Voltage
Control Sense
FOG LAMP Front Fog Lamps
ECM 1 Engine Control Module (ECM)
BCM 5Left Side Front Turn Lamps,
Rear Stoplamps, Turn Lamps
WPR Windshield Wiper Motor
SPARE Spare
BCM 4Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL), Back-up Lamps
CIGInstrument Panel Accessory Power
Outlet (Cigarette Lighter)
RT LO BEAM Right Side Low-Beam Headlamp
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Roadside Service
In the United States or Canada, call1-800-882-1112.
Text Telephone (TTY), U.S. only, call 1-888-889-2438.
Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
As the owner of a new Cadillac vehicle, you are
automatically enrolled in the Cadillac Roadside
Service
®program.
Who Is Covered?
Roadside Service coverage is for the vehicle operator,
regardless of ownership. In Canada, a person driving
this vehicle without the consent of the owner is not
eligible for coverage.
Cadillac Owner Privileges™
The following services are provided in the U.S. and
Canada up to 5 years/100,000 miles (160 000 km),
whichever occurs rst, and, in Canada only, up
to a maximum coverage of $100. These services
are provided at a nominal charge if the vehicle is
no longer within the Powertrain warranty.
Roadside Service provides several Cadillac Owner
Privileges™ at “no charge,” throughout yourCadillac
Powertrain Warranty — 5 years/100,000 miles
(160 000 km).Emergency Road Service is performed on site for the
following situations:
Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel for the
vehicle to get to the nearest service station
(approximately $5 in Canada). In Canada, for safety
reasons, propane and other alternative fuels will not
be provided through this service.
Lock-out Service:Lock-out service will be covered
at no charge if you are unable to gain entry into your
vehicle. A remote unlock may be available if you
have an active OnStar
®subscription. To ensure
security, the driver must present personal
identication before lock-out service is provided.
In Canada, the vehicle registration is also required.
Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway or
Highway:Tow to the nearest dealership for warranty
service or in the event of a vehicle-disabling crash.
Winch-out assistance is provided when the vehicle is
mired in sand, mud, or snow.
Flat Tire Change:Installation of a spare tire in good
condition, when equipped and properly inated, is
covered at no charge. The customer is responsible
for the repair or replacement of the tire if not covered
by a warrantable failure.
Jump Start:A battery jump start is covered at no
charge if the vehicle does not start.
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Audio System.................................................3-70
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-92
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual..............................3-90
Radio Reception..........................................3-93
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)................................3-90
Setting the Time..........................................3-71
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-92
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-94
Audio System(s).............................................3-75
Rear Side Window Antenna..........................3-94
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-23
Operation...................................................2-30
B
Battery..........................................................5-39
Electric Power Management..........................3-20
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver......................3-19
Brake
Emergencies................................................ 4-5
Brakes..........................................................5-35
Panic Assist................................................. 4-8
System Warning Light..................................3-38
Braking........................................................... 4-3Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-5
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-24
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-47
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-48
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-47
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...........5-48
Buying New Tires...........................................5-68
C
Calibration.....................................................2-41
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements....... 5-4
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 5-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-111
Carbon Monoxide...................2-13, 2-39, 4-29, 4-41
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-94
Cargo Cover..................................................2-59
Cargo Management System.............................2-59
CD, MP3 .......................................................3-84
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-57
Chains, Tire...................................................5-74
Charging System Light....................................3-37
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Electrical System (cont.)
Rear Underseat Fuse Block...............5-105, 5-108
Underhood Fuse Block...............................5-101
Windshield Wiper Fuses.............................5-100
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-21
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-42
Coolant......................................................5-23
Coolant Heater............................................2-28
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-40
Coolant Temperature Warning Light................3-40
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-15
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-39
Oil .............................................................5-16
Oil Life System...........................................5-19
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...........5-28
Overheating................................................5-26
Running While Parked..................................2-40
Speed Limiter.............................................3-33
Starting......................................................2-26
Entry Lighting.................................................3-19
Event Data Recorders.....................................7-19
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-32
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver..........................3-19F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-21
Finish Damage...............................................5-97
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 3-6
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-9
Flat Tire........................................................5-75
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-76
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-87
Fluid.............................................................5-23
Power Steering...........................................5-33
Windshield Washer......................................5-34
Fog Lamp
Fog ...........................................................3-18
Fog Lamp Light..............................................3-45
Front Axle......................................................5-46
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-7
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-10
Filling the Tank............................................. 5-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-7
Gage.........................................................3-47
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-6
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Ignition Positions.............................................2-25
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-35
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................5-59
Instrument Panel
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness..................................................3-19
Cluster.......................................................3-32
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-40
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................5-53
Lamps
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver......................3-19
Reading.....................................................3-20Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-26
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-43
Level Control..................................................4-40
Liftgate, Power...............................................2-13
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-34
Antilock Brake System Warning.....................3-39
Brake System Warning.................................3-38
Charging System.........................................3-37
Cruise Control.............................................3-46
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning.............3-40
Fog Lamp..................................................3-45
Highbeam On.............................................3-46
Lights On Reminder.....................................3-46
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-42
Oil Pressure...............................................3-44
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator..................3-35
Safety Belt Reminders..................................3-33
Security.....................................................3-45
TCS Warning Light......................................3-39
Tire Pressure..............................................3-41
Tow/Haul Mode...........................................3-46
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..........3-39
Lighting
Entry.........................................................3-19
Parade Dimming..........................................3-19
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