CADILLAC SRX 2009 1.G Owners Manual

Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-96
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-39
Infants and Young Children...........................1-36
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-43
Older Children.............................................1-33
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position...................................1-49
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position..........................1-52
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-42
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-20
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..............5-95
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-93
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-90
Finish Care.................................................5-94
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.......................................5-92
Interior.......................................................5-89
Leather......................................................5-91
Speaker Covers..........................................5-92
Tires..........................................................5-96
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-96
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-93
Weatherstrips..............................................5-93
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-94
Wood Panels..............................................5-92Climate Control System
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-28
Dual ..........................................................3-22
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-26
Rear Air Conditioning System........................3-27
Clock............................................................3-21
Clock, Setting.................................................3-69
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-11
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-88
Compass.......................................................2-38
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-3
Coolant
Engine.......................................................5-23
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-38
Engine Temperature Warning Light.................3-38
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-29
Cooling System..............................................5-22
Cruise Control................................................3-12
Cruise Control Light........................................3-44
Cupholders....................................................2-54
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation................................7-10
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 7-6
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-6
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program............... 7-7
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors.......7-15
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Customer Assistance Information (cont.)
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government..............................7-15
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.........................7-14
Roadside Service.......................................... 7-7
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-15
D
Daytime Running Lamp...................................3-16
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Delayed Locking.............................................2-10
Disc, MP3......................................................3-81
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-4
Door
Central Door Unlocking System....................... 2-9
Delayed Locking..........................................2-10
Locks.......................................................... 2-9
Power Door Locks.......................................2-10
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-11
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-45
DIC Operation and Displays..........................3-46
DIC Vehicle Customization............................3-60
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-51
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-24
Before a Long Trip......................................4-26Driving (cont.)
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-2
Highway Hypnosis.......................................4-26
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-26
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-25
Off-Road ....................................................4-11
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.................4-30
Winter........................................................4-27
Dual Climate Control System............................3-22
DVD
Rear Seat Entertainment System...................3-88
E
EDR .............................................................7-16
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................5-98
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-99
Power Windows and Other Power Options.........5-98
Rear Underseat Fuse Block...............5-103, 5-106
Underhood Fuse Block.................................5-99
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-98
Electronic Immobilizer
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................2-20
Electronic Immobilizer Operation
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................2-21
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Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-20
Check and Service Engine Soon Lamp...........3-39
Coolant......................................................5-23
Coolant Heater............................................2-26
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-38
Coolant Temperature Warning Light................3-38
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-16
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-36
Oil .............................................................5-16
Oil Life System...........................................5-19
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...........5-31
Overheating................................................5-29
Speed Limiter.............................................3-31
Starting......................................................2-24
Entry Lighting.................................................3-18
Event Data Recorders.....................................7-17
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-32
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver..........................3-18
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-20
Finish Damage...............................................5-96
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 3-6Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-9
Flat Tire........................................................5-73
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-74
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-85
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-22
Power Steering...........................................5-31
Windshield Washer......................................5-32
Fog Lamp
Fog ...........................................................3-17
Fog Lamp Light..............................................3-43
Front Axle......................................................5-44
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 .........................................................3-44
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-6
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-99
Rear Underseat Fuse Block...............5-103, 5-106
Underhood Fuse Block.................................5-99
Windshield Wiper.........................................5-98
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G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-38
Fuel..........................................................3-44
Speedometer..............................................3-31
Tachometer.................................................3-31
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-47
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specications............................................... 5-6
Glove Box.....................................................2-54
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-7
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-9
Headlamp
Aiming .......................................................5-45
Headlamps....................................................3-15
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-45
Daytime Running Lamp................................3-16
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-9
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-46
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...........5-46
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8Headlamps (cont.)
On Reminder..............................................3-16
Washer......................................................3-12
Wiper Activated...........................................3-16
Heated Seats................................................... 1-4
Heated Steering Wheel..................................... 3-7
Heater...........................................................3-22
Engine Coolant...........................................2-26
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-44
High-Speed Operation, Tires.............................5-58
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-26
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-26
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn ............................................................... 3-6
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-18
I
Ignition Positions.............................................2-23
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-36
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................5-56
Instrument Panel
Brightness..................................................3-18
Cluster.......................................................3-30
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Storage Area..............................................2-54
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J
Jump Starting.................................................5-38
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................5-50
Lamp
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-39
Lamps
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver......................3-18
Reading.....................................................3-19
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-27
LATCH System for Child Restraints...................1-43
Level Control..................................................4-38
Liftgate, Power...............................................2-12
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-32
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning............3-37
Brake System Warning.................................3-36Light (cont.)
Charging System.........................................3-35
Cruise Control.............................................3-44
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning.............3-38
Fog Lamp ..................................................3-43
Highbeam On.............................................3-44
Lights On Reminder.....................................3-43
Oil Pressure...............................................3-42
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator..................3-33
Safety Belt Reminders..................................3-31
Security.....................................................3-43
TCS Warning Light......................................3-37
Tire Pressure..............................................3-39
Tow/Haul Mode...........................................3-44
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..........3-37
Lighting
Entry.........................................................3-18
Parade Dimming..........................................3-18
Lights............................................................3-15
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-9
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
On Reminder..............................................3-16
Limited-Slip Rear Axle....................................... 4-8
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-30
Lockout Protection
..........................................2-11
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Locks
Central Door Unlocking System....................... 2-9
Delayed Locking..........................................2-10
Door ........................................................... 2-9
Lockout Protection.......................................2-11
Power Door ................................................2-10
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-11
Loss of Control...............................................4-10
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children.............1-43
Luggage Carrier..............................................2-54
Lumbar
Power Controls............................................. 1-4
M
Magnetic Ride Control....................................... 4-8
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-10
At Least Once a Month................................6-10
At Least Once a Year..................................6-11
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-8
Maintenance Record....................................6-17
Maintenance Replacement Parts....................6-15
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-9
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-13
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using.......................................................... 6-3
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Lamp...............................3-39
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Memory Seat and Mirrors.................................. 1-5
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-51
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview........................2-38
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror.................2-40
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-40
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-40
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-39
Park Tilt.....................................................2-40
MP3 .............................................................3-81
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-5
N
Navigation System, Privacy..............................7-18
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual.................................3-88
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-22
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O
Odometer......................................................3-31
Off-Road Driving.............................................4-11
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-10
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-16
Pressure Light.............................................3-42
Oil, Engine Oil Life System..............................5-19
Older Children, Restraints................................1-33
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-5
OnStar, Privacy..............................................7-18
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual...............2-43
Operation, Universal Home Remote System........2-47
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-26
Outlets
Accessory Power.........................................3-20
Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................2-40
Convex Mirror.............................................2-40
Heated Mirrors............................................2-40
Power Mirrors.............................................2-39
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode..........................................5-31
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-9
Owners, Canadian.............................................. iii
P
Paint, Damage...............................................5-96
Parade Dimming.............................................3-18
Park
Shifting Into................................................2-33
Shifting Out of............................................2-35
Park Aid........................................................2-41
Park Brake....................................................2-32
Park Tilt Mirrors..............................................2-40
Parking
Assist........................................................2-41
Over Things That Burn.................................2-35
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-33
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-28
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-65
Passing.........................................................4-10
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer...............2-20
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation...................................................2-21
Perchlorate Materials Requirements,
California..................................................... 5-4
Power
Door Locks.................................................2-10
Electrical System.........................................5-98
Liftgate......................................................2-12
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Power (cont.)
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-4
Retained Accessory.....................................2-24
Seat ............................................................ 1-3
Steering Fluid.............................................5-31
Windows....................................................2-16
Privacy..........................................................7-16
Event Data Recorders..................................7-17
Navigation System.......................................7-18
OnStar .......................................................7-18
Radio Frequency Identication.......................7-18
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-10
R
Radio Frequency Identication (RFID),
Privacy......................................................7-18
Radio(s)........................................................3-72
Radios
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual..............................3-88
Rear Seat Audio..........................................3-88
Reception...................................................3-91
Setting the Clock.........................................3-69
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-90
Reading Lamps..............................................3-19
Rear Air Conditioning System...........................3-27Rear Axle......................................................5-43
Limited-Slip.................................................. 4-8
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-11
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)....................................3-88
Rear Seat Entertainment System.......................3-88
Rear Seat Operation.......................................1-11
Rear Side Window Antenna..............................3-92
Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper.........................3-11
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming..................2-38
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-6
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-13
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-36
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.................. 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation..................................................... 2-4
Remote Vehicle Start........................................ 2-7
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-78
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-75
Replacement Parts, Maintenance......................6-15
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-15
General Motors...........................................7-15
United States Government............................7-14
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-72
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-73
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Retained Accessory Power...............................2-24
Roadside
Service........................................................ 7-7
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-30
Routing, Engine Drive Belt...............................6-16
Running the Vehicle While Parked.....................2-37
S
Safety Belt Reminders.....................................3-31
Safety Belts
Care of ......................................................5-92
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-18
Lap-Shoulder Belt........................................1-27
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-32
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-32
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-13
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iv
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Seats
Head Restraints............................................ 1-9
Heated Seats............................................... 1-4
Memory, Mirrors............................................ 1-5
Power Lumbar .............................................. 1-4
Power Seats................................................. 1-3
Rear Seat Operation....................................1-11
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-6
Stowable Seat............................................1-12Secondary Latch System.................................5-82
Securing a Child Restraint
Rear Seat Position......................................1-49
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-52
Security Light.................................................3-43
Service........................................................... 5-3
Accessories and Modications......................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
the Vehicle................................................ 5-5
California Perchlorate Materials
Requirements............................................ 5-4
California Proposition 65 Warning.................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Lamp......................................3-39
Publications Ordering Information...................7-15
Service, Scheduling Appointments.....................7-10
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-70
Setting the Clock............................................3-69
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-96
Shifting Into Park............................................2-33
Shifting Out of Park........................................2-35
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-8
Spare Tire
Compact....................................................5-88
Installing....................................................
5-78
Removing...................................................5-75
Storing.......................................................5-85
Specications, Capacities...............................5-109
Speedometer..................................................3-31
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Stabilitrak®System........................................... 4-6
Start Vehicle, Remote....................................... 2-7
Starting the Engine.........................................2-24
Steering.......................................................... 4-8
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-90
Steering Wheel, Heated..................................... 3-7
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Storage Areas
Cargo Management System..........................2-55
Center Console Storage Area........................2-54
Cupholders.................................................2-54
Glove Box..................................................2-54
Instrument Panel Storage Area......................2-54
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-54
Stowable Seat................................................1-12
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................4-29
Sun Visors.....................................................2-18
Sunroof.........................................................2-56
T
Tachometer....................................................3-31
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-37
Theft - Deterrent System..................................2-19
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-90
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-19
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer............2-20
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation................................................2-21Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Time, Setting..................................................3-69
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-39
Tires.............................................................5-48
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning.................................................5-95
Buying New Tires........................................5-66
Chains.......................................................5-72
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-74
Cleaning....................................................5-96
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-88
Different Size..............................................5-68
High-Speed Operation..................................5-58
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-73
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-56
Inspection and Rotation................................5-64
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-78
Pressure Monitor Operation...........................5-60
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-59
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-78
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-75
Secondary Latch System..............................5-82
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-85
Tire Sidewall Labeling..................................5-50
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-53
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-68
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-70
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