2004 CADILLAC SRX hood release

Passenger Compartment Air Filter
The passenger compartment air lter traps most of the
pollen from the air entering your vehicle. Like your
vehicle’s engine air cleaner/lter, it needs to be changed
periodically. For how often to change the passenger
compartment air lter, seeScheduled Maintenance on
page 6-4.
The passenger compartment air lter is located
underneath the hood below the windshield wiper arm on
the passenger’s side of the vehicle. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview on page 5-12for more
information on location.
Use the procedure listed below to replace the passenger
compartment air lter:
1. Open the hood to access the engine compartment.
SeeHood Release on page 5-11for more
information. Locate the passenger compartment
air lter access panel door.2. Push the two tabs on the access panel door
towards the windshield.
3. While pressing forward, lift the access panel out of
the clipped position and pull towards the front of the
vehicle. This releases the clips and allows the
panel door to be removed.
4. Remove the old lter and insert a new one.
Make sure the arrow on the lter is pointing toward
the passenger compartment.
SeeNormal Maintenance Replacement Parts on
page 6-15for the correct part number for the lter.
5. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the cover.
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Service............................................................5-3
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................5-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle......................................................5-5
Fuel................................................................5-5
Gasoline Octane............................................5-5
Gasoline Specications....................................5-6
California Fuel...............................................5-6
Additives.......................................................5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries...............................5-7
Filling Your Tank............................................5-8
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................5-10
Checking Things Under the Hood....................5-10
Hood Release..............................................5-11
Engine Compartment Overview.......................5-12
Engine Oil...................................................5-15
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter................................5-22
Automatic Transmission Fluid.........................5-24
Engine Coolant.............................................5-25
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap..................5-28
Engine Overheating.......................................5-28
Cooling System............................................5-31
Power Steering Fluid.....................................5-37
Windshield Washer Fluid................................5-38Brakes........................................................5-40
Battery........................................................5-43
Jump Starting...............................................5-44
All-Wheel Drive..............................................5-51
Rear Axle.......................................................5-52
Front Axle......................................................5-53
Bulb Replacement..........................................5-54
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting............5-54
Halogen Bulbs..............................................5-54
Headlamps, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps......5-55
Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps...................5-56
Sidemarker Lamps........................................5-57
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL).........5-57
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Sidemarker Lamps.....................................5-57
Back-Up and License Plate Lamps..................5-57
Replacement Bulbs.......................................5-58
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-59
Tires..............................................................5-61
Ination - Tire Pressure.................................5-68
Tire Pressure Monitor System.........................5-69
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................5-71
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-72
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
5-1

Hood Release
To lift the hood, use the following steps:
1. Pull the lever inside the vehicle to open the hood. It
is located on the lower left side of the instrument
panel.2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and nd the
secondary hood release lever. The lever is
located under the front edge of the grille near the
center. Move the release lever to the side and raise
the hood.
Before closing the hood, be sure all ller caps are on
properly. Then pull the hood down and close it rmly.
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Headlamps, Sidemarker, and
Parking Lamps
If your vehicle has halogen headlamps, you can replace
the bulbs using the following procedure. Use this
procedure to replace the front sidemarker and parking
lamp bulbs also.
If you only need to change the sidemarker bulb, there is
an alternate procedure. SeeSidemarker Lamps on
page 5-57.
To remove the headlamp assembly from the vehicle and
access the bulbs, follow these steps:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-11
for more information.
2. Use a tool to remove all of the fasteners along the
top surface of the front fascia.
3. Use a tool to remove the one screw and
one retainer on top of the headlamp assembly.
4. Gently pull the front fascia away from the headlamp
assembly and remove the screw attached to the
bracket located at the lower inboard side of
the headlamp assembly.5. Pull the headlamp assembly straight out to
disengage the snap in the retainer at the lower
outboard back surface of the assembly and then
turn the lamp so that the inboard corner clears the
front fascia and pull the lamp out
6. Remove the electrical harness connector from the
back side of the headlamp assembly access cap.
To replace the headlamp high and/or low beam bulb(s),
do the following:
1. Remove the three Torx
®screws on the back of the
access cap.
2. You can now access the low and high beam bulbs.
Turn the low beam (upper) bulb socket
one-eighth turn counterclockwise to remove it from
the assembly. Turn the high beam (lower) bulb
socket one-eighth turn clockwise to remove it from
the assembly.
3. Replace the bulb. SeeReplacement Bulbs on
page 5-58for the proper bulb number.
4. Reinstall the three Torx
®screws while making sure
the access cap seal gasket is located in the access
cap seal channel.
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Maintenance Footnotes
†The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the
California Air Resources Board has determined that the
failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify
the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to
the completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however,
urge that all recommended maintenance services be
performed at the indicated intervals and the
maintenance be recorded.
#Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering
linkage, transmission shift linkage and parking
brake cable guides. Ball joints should not be lubricated
unless their temperature is 10°F (-12°C) or higher,
or they could be damaged.
(a)Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper
hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chang, etc. Inspect
disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface
condition. Inspect other brake parts, including calipers,
parking brake, etc.
(b)Visually inspect front and rear suspension and
steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts,
signs of wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect power
steering lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding,
leaks, cracks, chang, etc.(c)Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they
are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
ttings and clamps; replace with genuine GM parts as
needed. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test
of the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning the
outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is
recommended at least once a year.
(d)Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking.
Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged
or that streak or miss areas of the windshield.
(e)Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages
are working properly. Look for any other loose or
damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything
that might keep a safety belt system from doing its
job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts
replaced. Also look for any opened or broken air bag
coverings, and have them repaired or replaced. (The air
bag system does not need regular maintenance.)
(f)Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood latch
assemblies, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor,
release pawl, hood hinges, body door hinges, rear
compartment hinges and any folding seat hardware.
More frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed to a corrosive environment. Applying silicone
grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make
them last longer, seal better and not stick or squeak.
See Weatherstrips on page 5-96.
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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
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