2006 CADILLAC SRX engine oil

Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be performed
at the intervals specied to help ensure the safety,
dependability, and emission control performance of your
vehicle. Your GM Goodwrench
®dealer can assist you
with these checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any uids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
inRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks at
each fuel ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-16for further
details.
Notice:It is important to check your oil regularly
and keep it at the proper level. Failure to keep your
engine oil at the proper level can cause damage
to your engine not covered by your warranty.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add
DEX-COOL®coolant mixture if necessary.
SeeEngine Coolant on page 5-24for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in the
windshield washer uid reservoir and add the proper
uid if necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure they
are inated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to
check the spare tire. SeeTires on page 5-52for further
details. Check to make sure the spare tire is stored
securely. SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 5-70.
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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 5-16.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 5-24.
Hydraulic
Brake SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
WasherGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Power
Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184,
in Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
®-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid. Look for
“Approved for the H-Specication”
on the label.
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.
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identied below by name, part number, or specication can be obtained from your dealer.
Part GM Part NumbersACDelco®Part
Numbers
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 25728874 A2029C
Engine Oil Filter
3.6L V6 25177917 PF2129
4.6L V8 89017342 PF61
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 25740404 CF133
Spark Plugs
3.6L V6 12597464 41-990
4.6L V8 12571533 41-986
Windshield Wiper Blades (Hook Type)
Driver’s Side – 22 inches (56.5 cm) 12367281 —
Passenger’s Side – 21 inches (53.3 cm) 88892785 —
Rear Wiper Blade- 13 inches (33.0 cm) 25759094 —
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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.........................................5-22
Battery.......................................................5-40
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-43
Coolant......................................................5-24
Coolant Heater............................................2-26
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-42
Coolant Temperature Warning Light................3-42
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-35
Oil .............................................................5-16
Oil Life System...........................................5-19
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...........5-29
Overheating................................................5-27
Speed Limiter.............................................3-37
Starting......................................................2-25
Entry Lighting.................................................3-21
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................7-10
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-30
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver..........................3-20
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-22
Finish Damage...............................................5-91
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 3-6
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-9
Flat Tire........................................................5-70
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-70
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-81
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-23
Power Steering...........................................5-35
Windshield Washer......................................5-36
Fog Lamp Light..............................................3-47
Fog Lamps ....................................................3-19
Front Axle......................................................5-49
Front Storage Area.........................................2-48
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-10
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-7
Gage .........................................................3-48
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-6
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I
Ignition Positions.............................................2-23
Immobilizer....................................................2-20
Immobilizer Operation......................................2-20
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-33
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................5-59
Instrument Panel
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness..................................................3-20
Cluster.......................................................3-35
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-40
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................5-54
Lamps
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver......................3-20
Fog ...........................................................3-19
Reading.....................................................3-21
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-40
Level Control..................................................4-51
Liftgate, Power...............................................2-12
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-38
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-40
Brake System Warning.................................3-39
Charging System.........................................3-39
Cruise Control.............................................3-48
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning.............3-42
Fog Lamp ..................................................3-47
Highbeam On.............................................3-48
Lights On Reminder.....................................3-48
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-43
Oil Pressure...............................................3-46
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-37
Security.....................................................3-47
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Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar®.....2-37
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar®
and Compass..........................................2-37
Memory .....................................................2-54
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror.................2-41
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-41
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror....................2-41
Outside Power Heated Mirrors.......................2-40
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-4
N
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual...............................3-100
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-22
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-14
O
Odometer......................................................3-36
Odometers, Trip..............................................3-36
Off-Road Driving.............................................4-17
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-14
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-16
Pressure Light.............................................3-46
Oil, Engine Oil Life System..............................5-19
Older Children, Restraints................................1-30
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-4
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual...............2-42
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-31
Outlet(s), Accessory Power...............................3-24
Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................2-41
Convex Mirror.............................................2-41
Curb View Assist Mirror................................2-41
Power Heated Mirrors..................................2-40
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode....5-29
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-9
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
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