2004 CADILLAC SRX steering

Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name, part
number or specication may be obtained from your
dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilThe engine requires a special
engine oil meeting GM
Standard GM4718M. Oils meeting
this standard may be identied as
synthetic, and should also be
identied with the American
Petroleum Institute Certied for
Gasoline Engines starburst symbol.
However, not all synthetic API oils
with the starburst symbol will meet
this GM standard. You should look
for and use only an oil that meets
GM Standard GM4718M. GM
Goodwrench oil meets all the
requirements for your vehicle. For
the proper viscosity, seeEngine Oil
on page 5-15.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 5-25.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in
Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
®-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in
Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Front and
Rear AxleSAE 75W-90 Synthetic
Axle Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12378261,
in Canada 10953455) meeting
GM Specication 9986115.
6-13

Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension,
brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $120.00
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer
Case Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit repair service
procedures, adjustments and specications for GM
transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $50.00
Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins give technical service information
needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars
and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to
assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle.
In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service
Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General
Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE
(1-800-463-7483).
Owner’s Information
Owner publications are written specically for owners
and intended to provide basic operational information
about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include
the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
Owner’s Manual
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00
7-11

Audio System(s).............................................3-93
Audio Steering Wheel Controls....................3-124
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-126
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-126
Diversity Antenna System............................3-126
Navigation/Radio System.............................3-110
Radio with CD............................................3-94
Setting the Time..........................................3-93
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-123
Understanding Radio Reception...................3-125
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-127
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-24
Operation...................................................2-25
B
Backing Up....................................................4-56
Battery..........................................................5-43
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-7
Battery Saver Active........................................3-64
Battery Voltage High.......................................3-64
Battery Voltage Low........................................3-65
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-37
Before You Drive...........................................3-110
Before You Go Off-Roading..............................4-17Brake
Panic Assist................................................4-11
Parking......................................................2-29
System Warning Light..................................3-41
Brake Adjustment............................................5-43
Brake Fluid....................................................5-40
Brake Pedal, Throttle.......................................2-23
Brake Pedal Travel.........................................5-43
Brake Wear...................................................5-42
Brakes..........................................................5-40
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-20
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-54
Back-Up and License Plate Lamps.................5-57
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)........5-57
Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps..................5-56
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-54
Headlamps, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps.....5-55
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...........5-54
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-58
Sidemarker Lamps.......................................5-57
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Sidemarker Lamps...................................5-57
Buying New Tires...........................................5-72
2

E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment.....................................5-102
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-103
Power Windows and Other
Power Options.......................................5-102
Windshield Wiper Fuses.............................5-102
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs...................................................3-47
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-22
Battery.......................................................5-43
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-44
Coolant......................................................5-25
Coolant Heater............................................2-24
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-43
Coolant Temperature Warning Light................3-43
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-33
Oil .............................................................5-15
Overheating................................................5-28
Starting......................................................2-23
Engine Coolant Hot – AC (Air Conditioning) Off......3-67
Engine Coolant Hot – Idle Engine.....................3-67
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing..................4-58
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-19
Engine Overheated – Stop Engine....................3-67
Engine Power Reduced...................................3-67Engine Specications.....................................5-112
Engine Speed Limiter......................................3-39
Entering or Exiting the Third Row Seat................ 1-7
Entering the Personalization Menu.....................3-73
Entry Lighting.................................................3-21
Environmental Concerns..................................4-19
Erasing HomeLink
®Buttons..............................2-44
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 7-9
Exiting the Personalization Menu.......................3-92
Express-Down Window....................................2-14
Express-Up Window........................................2-14
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-28
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-18
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver..........................3-20
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-22
Finding a Station............................................3-96
Finish Care....................................................5-97
Finish Damage...............................................5-99
Flash-To-Pass Feature....................................... 3-9
Flat Tire........................................................5-78
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-79
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-24
Power Steering...........................................5-37
Windshield Washer......................................5-38
6

Highbeam On Light.........................................3-50
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-38
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-38
Hitches..........................................................4-55
HomeLink
®Transmitter....................................2-41
HomeLink®Transmitter, Programming................2-42
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn............................................................... 3-7
How the System Works...................................3-23
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Surge Tank.................................................5-33
How to Check................................................5-68
How to Check Lubricant...................................5-52
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-38
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter..........5-23
How to Reset the Change Transmission
Fluid Message and the Transmission Fluid
Indicator.....................................................5-24
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-15
Hydroplaning..................................................4-33
I
Ice Possible...................................................3-68
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-30If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-29
If the Light is Flashing.....................................3-46
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-46
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard.........................4-42
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-44
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer......................4-53
Ignition Positions.............................................2-21
Immobilizer....................................................2-18
Immobilizer Operation......................................2-19
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-31
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................5-68
Instrument Panel
Cluster.......................................................3-36
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-20
Interior Lamps................................................3-20
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-44
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-5
Keys............................................................... 2-3
8

Oil
Engine.......................................................5-15
Pressure Light.............................................3-48
Oil Pressure Low – Stop Engine.......................3-68
Older Children, Restraints................................1-29
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
®Personal Calling.................................2-41
OnStar®Services............................................2-40
OnStar®Steering Wheel Controls......................2-41
OnStar®System.............................................2-40
OnStar®Virtual Advisor....................................2-41
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle
Off Paved Roads.........................................4-17
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-7
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-31
Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................2-38
Convex Mirror.............................................2-39
Curb View Assist Mirror................................2-39
Power Heated Mirrors..................................2-38
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode..........................................5-28
Overseas – Customer Assistance........................ 7-4
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-9
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner’s Information........................................7-11
P
Panic Brake Assist..........................................4-11
Parade Dimming.............................................3-21
Park Aid........................................................3-22
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-30
Shifting Out of............................................2-32
Parking
Assist........................................................3-22
Brake........................................................2-29
Over Things That Burn.................................2-32
Parking on Hills..............................................4-57
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-34
Passenger Door Ajar.......................................3-69
Passing.................................................4-14, 4-56
Personalization Features..................................3-74
Personalization Off/Driver Identication
(Navigation System).....................................3-69
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-7
Playing the Radio...........................................3-95
Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-24
Door Locks.................................................. 2-9
Electrical System.......................................5-102
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-3
Seat............................................................ 1-2
11

Power (cont.)
Steering Fluid.............................................5-37
Windows....................................................2-14
Power Steering...............................................4-12
Pretensioners, Safety Belt................................1-28
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-10
Programming the HomeLink
®Transmitter...........2-42
Programming the Power Windows.....................2-15
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-14
R
Radio Data System (RDS)...............................3-94
Radio Message.............................................3-102
Radios..........................................................3-93
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-126
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-126
Navigation/Radio System.............................3-110
Radio with CD............................................3-94
Setting the Time..........................................3-93
Theft-Deterrent..........................................3-123
Understanding Reception............................3-125
RDS Messages.............................................3-100Reaching Roadside Service............................... 7-6
Reading Lamps..............................................3-21
Rear Air Conditioning System...........................3-33
Rear Axle......................................................5-52
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-10
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-26
Rear Seat Entertainment System.....................3-110
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-7
Rear Seat Passenger Positions.........................1-23
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-23
Rear Underseat Fuse Block (Driver’s Side).......5-107
Rear Underseat Fuse Block
(Passenger’s Side).....................................5-109
Rear Washer/Wiper.........................................3-16
Rear Window Defogger....................................3-31
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming
with OnStar®..............................................2-35
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming
with OnStar
®and Compass..........................2-35
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-13
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-45
Remote Control.............................................3-117
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-5
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-6
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-84
12

Seats (cont.)
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-7
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-4
Stowable Seat.............................................. 1-8
Secondary Latch System.................................5-82
Securing a Child Restraint
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-44
Rear Seat Position......................................1-44
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-48
Security Light.................................................3-49
Sensors.........................................................3-29
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.............................................. 5-5
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-44
Publications Ordering Information...................7-11
Service AC (Air Conditioning) System................3-69
Service Air Bag..............................................3-69
Service Bulletins.............................................7-11
Service Charging System.................................3-69
Service Electrical System.................................3-69
Service Fuel System.......................................3-70
Service Idle Control.........................................3-70
Service Manuals.............................................7-11
Service Stability System Message.....................3-70
Service Steering System..................................3-71Service Suspension System.............................3-71
Service Theft System......................................3-71
Service Tire Monitor System.............................3-71
Service Transmission.......................................3-71
Service Vehicle Soon......................................3-71
Setting Preset Stations....................................3-97
Setting the Time.............................................3-93
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)..........................3-98
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-99
Shift Lock Release..........................................2-27
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-30
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-32
Skidding........................................................4-16
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-34
Specications, Capacities...............................5-111
Speedometer..................................................3-37
Sport Mode Light............................................3-49
Stabilitrak
®System.........................................4-11
Stability System Engaged Message...................3-70
Stability System Off Message...........................3-70
Stability System Ready Message.......................3-70
Stalling on an Incline.......................................4-27
Starting Disabled – Remove Key.......................3-71
Starting Disabled – Throttle Problem..................3-72
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-23
Status of Vehicle Systems, DIC........................3-53
Steering........................................................4-12
14