2005 CADILLAC SRX Owners Manual

In addition, once GM collects or receives data, GM may:
use the data for GM research needs,
make it available for research where appropriate
condentiality is to be maintained and need is
shown, or
share summary data which is not tied to a specic
vehicle with non-GM organizations for research
purposes.
Others, such as law enforcement, may have access to
the special equipment that can read the information
if they have access to the vehicle or the device
that stores the data.
If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar
®, please check
the OnStar®subscription service agreement or
manual for information on its operations and data
collection.
Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could
cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying
General Motors.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it nds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your dealer, or
General Motors.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in
the Washington, D.C. area) or write to:
NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation
Washington, D.C. 20590
You can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from the hotline.
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Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government
If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle
has a safety defect, you should immediately notify
Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General
Motors of Canada Limited. You may call them at
1-800-333-0510 or write to:
Transport Canada
Place de Ville Tower C
330 Sparks Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5
Reporting Safety Defects to General
Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in
a situation like this, we certainly hope you will notify
us. Please call us at 1-800-458-8006, or write:
Cadillac Customer Assistance Center
Cadillac Motor Car Division
P.O. Box 33169
Detroit, MI 48232-5169In Canada, please call us at 1-888-446-2000. Or, write:
Canadian Cadillac Customer Communication Centre,
163-005
General Motors of Canada Limited
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle suspension,
brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
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.
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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.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual, and
Warranty Booklet.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00
Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00
Current and Past Model Order Forms
Service Publications are available for current and
past model GM vehicles. To request an order form,
please specify year and model name of the vehicle.
ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Eastern Time
For Credit Card Orders Only
(VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on the
World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com
Or you can write to:
Helm, Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
Prices are subject to change without notice and without
incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery.
Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are
quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make
checks payable in U.S. funds.
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✍NOTES
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Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-23
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-94
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal..................2-23
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-21
Air Conditioning..............................................3-25
Airbag
Readiness Light..........................................3-37
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)....7-10
Airbag System................................................1-47
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-55
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-58
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-55
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?....1-56
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-54
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-50
All-Wheel Drive...............................................5-45
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System.........................2-28
Antenna, Diversity Antenna System..................3-114
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System . . . 3-114
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................... 4-7
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-39
Appearance Care............................................5-84
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..............5-90
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-88
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-91
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-88Appearance Care (cont.)
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-85
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-86
Finish Care.................................................5-89
Finish Damage............................................5-91
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................5-87
Leather......................................................5-87
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-91
Speaker Covers..........................................5-88
Tires..........................................................5-90
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-91
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-92
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-88
Weatherstrips..............................................5-88
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-89
Wood Panels..............................................5-87
Ashtrays........................................................3-24
Assist Handles...............................................2-47
Audio System(s).............................................3-80
Audio Steering Wheel Controls....................3-111
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-113
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-113
Diversity Antenna System............................3-114
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual...................................................3-98
Radio with CD............................................3-81
Setting the Time..........................................3-80
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-111
Understanding Radio Reception...................3-113
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-114
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-22
Operation...................................................2-25
B
Battery..........................................................5-39
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver......................3-19
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-36
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-7
Emergencies................................................ 4-8
Panic Assist................................................4-11
Parking......................................................2-28
System Warning Light..................................3-38
Brake Pedal, Throttle.......................................2-23
Brakes..........................................................5-36
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-20
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-49
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...........5-49
Buying New Tires...........................................5-64
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-103
Carbon Monoxide...................2-12, 2-33, 4-39, 4-52
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-88
Your CD and DVD Player...........................3-113
Your CDs and DVDs..................................3-113
Cargo Cover..................................................2-49
Cargo Management System.............................2-49
Cell Phone Storage Area.................................2-47
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-47
Chains, Tire...................................................5-68
Charging System Light....................................3-38
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-42
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-91
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-34
Infants and Young Children...........................1-30
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-40
Older Children.............................................1-28
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-42
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Child Restraints (cont.)
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat
Position..................................................1-42
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position...........................................1-45
Top Strap...................................................1-38
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-39
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-37
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-24
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..............5-90
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-88
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-86
Finish Care.................................................5-89
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-85
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................5-87
Leather......................................................5-87
Speaker Covers..........................................5-88
Tires..........................................................5-90
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-91
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-88
Weatherstrips..............................................5-88
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-89
Wood Panels..............................................5-87
Climate Control System
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-32
Dual..........................................................3-25
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-30Climate Control System (cont.)
Rear Air Conditioning System........................3-31
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt.....................1-25
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-84
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-6
Convenience Net............................................2-49
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-41
Engine Temperature Warning Light.................3-40
Heater, Engine............................................2-24
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-26
Cooling System..............................................5-29
Cruise Control................................................3-12
Cruise Control Light........................................3-46
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-47
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-8
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY)
Users....................................................... 7-4
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program............... 7-6
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors....7-12
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian
Government............................................7-12
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States
Government............................................7-11
Roadside Service.......................................... 7-6
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-12
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D
Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-17
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Delayed Locking............................................... 2-9
Diversity Antenna System...............................3-114
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-4
Door
Central Door Unlocking System....................... 2-9
Delayed Locking........................................... 2-9
Locks.......................................................... 2-8
Power Door Locks......................................... 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-10
Driver
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-15
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-48
DIC Main Menu...........................................3-53
DIC Vehicle Personalization..........................3-66
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-57
Status of Vehicle Systems............................3-49
System Controls..........................................3-48
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-30
City...........................................................4-34
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-3
Freeway.....................................................4-35
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-37
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-32Driving (cont.)
Recovery Hook...........................................4-44
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.................4-44
Winter........................................................4-39
Dual Climate Control System............................3-25
DVD
Rear Seat Entertainment System...................3-98
E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................5-94
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-94
Power Windows and Other Power Options.........5-94
Rear Underseat Fuse Block................5-99, 5-101
Underhood Fuse Block.................................5-95
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-94
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-21
Battery.......................................................5-39
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-42
Coolant......................................................5-23
Coolant Heater............................................2-24
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-41
Coolant Temperature Warning Light................3-40
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-33
Oil .............................................................5-16
Oil Life System...........................................5-19
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