CADILLAC SRX 2011 2.G Owners Manual

Black plate (33,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care 10-33
The vehicle should be properly
prepared as follows:
.The vehicle should be placed so
the headlamps are 7.6 m (25 ft)
from a light‐colored wall.
.The vehicle must have all four
tires on a level surface which is
level all the way to the wall.
.The vehicle should be placed so
it is perpendicular to the wall.
.The vehicle should not have any
snow, ice, or mud on it.
.The vehicle should be fully
assembled and all other work
stopped while headlamp aiming
is being performed.
.The vehicle should be normally
loaded with a full tank of fuel and
one person or 75 kg (160 lbs)
sitting on the driver seat.
.Tires should be properly inflated.Headlamp aiming is done with the
vehicle's low-beam headlamps.
The high-beam headlamps will be
correctly aimed if the low-beam
headlamps are aimed properly.
To adjust the vertical aim:
1. Open the hood. See
Hood on
page 10‑5 for more information.
Base Vehicle
Up-level Vehicle
2. Locate the aim point at the center inner projector
condensing lens of the low-beam
headlamp, not the outer lens.
3. Measure the distance from the ground to the aim dot on the
low‐beam headlamp. Record
the distance.

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4. At the wall, measure fromthe ground upward (A) to
the recorded distance from
Step 3 and mark it. 5. Draw or tape a horizontal line (B)
on the wall the width of the
vehicle at the height of the
mark in Step 4.
Notice: Do not cover a headlamp
to improve beam cut-off when
aiming. Covering a headlamp may
cause excessive heat build-up
which may cause damage to the
headlamp.
6. Turn on the low-beam
headlamps and place a piece
of cardboard or equivalent in
front of the headlamp not being
adjusted. This allows only the
beam of light from the headlamp
being adjusted to be seen on the
flat surface.7. Locate the vertical headlampadjusters, which are under the
hood near each headlamp
assembly.
For the vehicle equipped with a
base level lamp (halogen bulb),
there will be one vertical
headlamp adjuster (V1).

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Vehicle Care 10-35
For the vehicle equipped with an
up-level headlamp (HID), there
will be two vertical headlamp
adjusters (V1 and V2).
Some vehicles have
funnel‐shaped caps on the
adjusters for easier access of
a Number 2 Phillips screwdriver
to turn the adjusters.8. For the base vehicle, turn the
vertical adjuster (V1) until the
headlamp beam is aimed to
the horizontal tape line. Turn it
clockwise or counterclockwise
to raise or lower the angle of
the beam.
For the up-level vehicle, turn the
vertical adjusters (V1 and V2)
simultaneously until the
headlamp beam is aimed to the
horizontal tape line. Turn them
clockwise or counterclockwise
to raise or lower the angle of
the beam.9. Make sure that the light from the
headlamp is positioned at the
bottom edge of the horizontal
tape line. The lamp on the
left (A) shows the correct
headlamp aim. The lamp on
the right (B) shows the incorrect
headlamp aim.
10. Repeat Steps 7 through 9 for the opposite headlamp.

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Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement
bulbs, seeReplacement Bulbs on
page 10‑45.
For any bulb changing procedure
not listed in this section, contact
your dealer.
Halogen Bulbs
{WARNING
Halogen bulbs have pressurized
gas inside and can burst if you
drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure
to read and follow the instructions
on the bulb package.
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting
{WARNING
The low beam high intensity
discharge lighting system
operates at a very high voltage.
If you try to service any of the
system components, you could
be seriously injured. Have your
dealer or a qualified technician
service them.
After an HID headlamp bulb has
been replaced, the beam might be a
slightly different shade than it was
originally. This is normal.
Headlamps
Base Headlamp Assembly
(Front View Passenger Side)
A. Low‐Beam Headlamp/Daytime Running Lamp (DRL)
B. High‐Beam Headlamp
C. Turn Signal Lamp

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Vehicle Care 10-37
Base Headlamp Assembly
(Rear View Passenger Side)
A. Low‐Beam Headlamp/DaytimeRunning Lamp (DRL)
B. High‐Beam Headlamp
C. Turn Signal LampUp–Level Headlamp Assembly
(Front View Driver Side)
A. High/Low‐Beam Headlamp (To be replaced at dealer only)
B. Daytime Running Lamp (DRL)
C. Turn Signal LampUp–Level Headlamp Assembly
(Rear View Driver Side)
A. High/Low‐Beam Headlamp (To be replaced at dealer only)
B. Daytime Running Lamp (DRL)
C. Turn Signal Lamp

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Driver Side
The removal of the underhood
electrical center is required for the
replacement of one of these bulbs:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood on
page 10‑5.
{WARNING
Liquids from environment or
spillage and/or tools placed on
top of or used in the underhood
electrical center while the cover
is removed can pose a risk of
electrical shock/burn to anyone in
the vicinity. These conditions can
also cause damage to electrical
components on the vehicle. Keep
liquids and tools away from the
underhood electrical center when
the cover is removed.
2. Unlatch three clips and lift up the underhood electrical center
cover to remove.
Passenger Side
The removal of the air filter/cleaner
assembly and base is required for
the replacement of one of these
bulbs:
1. Open the hood. See Hood on
page 10‑5.
A. Air Duct Clamp
B. Connector Lock
C. Sensor Connectors
D. Retaining Clips
2. Disconnect the outlet duct by loosening the air duct clamp (A).

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3. Remove the connector lock (B)located at the bottom of the
sensor connector (C).
4. Press on the top and bottom of the sensor connectors (C) and
remove.
5. Lift the three retaining clips (D) on the air filter housing.
6. Turn and tilt cover slightly upwards and slide cover away
from outside edge of vehicle.
Lift the cover away from base.
7. Lift the air cleaner/filter base todisengage from three pins.
Low-Beam Headlamps/Daytime
Running Lamps (DRL),
High-Beam Headlamps (Base)
1. From the back side of theheadlamp assembly, remove the
top cap to replace the low-beam
headlamp/DRL bulb.
2. From the back side of theheadlamp assembly, remove
the bottom cap to replace the
high-beam headlamp bulb.
3. Disconnect electrical connector.
4. Remove the bulb socket from the headlamp assembly.
5. Replace the bulb in the bulb socket.
6. Install the bulb socket in the headlamp assembly.
7. Connect the electrical connector.

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8. Install the cap with the downarrow pointing down in the back
of the headlamp assembly.
9. For driver side, reinstall the underhood electrical center
cover by latching three clips.
10. For passenger side, reinstall the air filter/cleaner assembly
base by pushing to seat. Verify
the base is seated securely,
then install the engine air
filter/cleaner assembly.
High/Low‐Beam Headlamps
(Up-Level)
The high/low beam headlamps on
the up-level are High Intensity
Discharge (HID) and should be
replaced at the dealer.
Daytime Running Lamp (DRL)
(Up-Level)
1. From the back side of theheadlamp assembly, remove
the bottom cap to replace the
DRL bulb.
2. Disconnect electrical connector. 3. Remove the DRL bulb socket
from the headlamp assembly.
4. Replace the bulb in the bulb socket.
5. Install the bulb socket in the headlamp assembly.
6. Connect the electrical connector.
7. Install the cap with the down arrow pointing down in the back
of the headlamp assembly.
8. For driver side, reinstall the underhood electrical center
cover by latching three clips.
9. For passenger side, reinstall the air filter/cleaner assembly base
by pushing to seat. Verify the
base is seated securely, then
install the engine air filter/
cleaner assembly.

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Front Turn Signal Lamp
(Base and Up-Level)
To replace the Front Turn
Signal Lamp:
1. Remove the turn signal lampbulb socket from the headlamp
assembly.
2. Remove the turn signal lamp bulb from the socket.
3. Replace the bulb in the bulb socket.
4. Install the bulb socket in the headlamp assembly.
5. For driver side, reinstall the underhood electrical center
cover by latching three clips.
6. For passenger side, reinstall the air filter/cleaner assembly base
by pushing to seat. Verify the
base is seated securely, then
install the engine air filter/
cleaner assembly.
Fog Lamps
To replace the fog lamp bulb:
1. Locate the bulb assembly underthe front fascia.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb
assembly.
3. Remove the bulb by turning it counterclockwise and pulling it
straight out of the assembly.
4. Install the new bulb by turning it clockwise into the assembly.
5. Reconnect the electrical connector to the bulb assembly.
Turn Signal Lamps
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate
(Manual) on page 2‑14 or
Liftgate (Power) on page 2‑15.
A. Push Pin
B. Taillamp Cover
2. Pull on push pin (A) to release the taillamp cover (B).
3. Remove the taillamp cover from the lamp assembly by pulling
rearward from the top to
unfasten from snap tabs.

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4. Remove the two screws from thetaillamp assembly.
5. Pull the taillamp assembly straight back to remove.A. Turn Signal Lamp
B. Back-Up Bulb/Socket
6. Turn the turn signal lamp (A) bulb socket counterclockwise
to remove it from the taillamp
assembly. 7. Pull the bulb straight out from
the socket.
8. Press a new bulb into the socket, insert it into the taillamp
assembly and turn the bulb
socket clockwise until it clicks.
9. Reinstall the taillamp assembly and tighten the screws.
10. Reinstall the taillamp cover by snapping it into place.
11. Push the push pin to secure the taillamp cover.