2006 CADILLAC SRX wiper fluid

x(Delay Adjustment):Use this band to set the
length of the delay between wipes when using the delay
feature. The closer you move the band toward mist,
the longer the delay. The windshield wiper lever must be
in delay for this feature to work.
6(Low Speed):Put the lever in this position for
slow, steady wiping cycles.
1(High Speed):Put the lever in this position for
rapid wiping cycles.
If the windshield wipers are in use for about six seconds
while you are driving, the exterior lamps will come on
automatically if the exterior lamp control is in AUTO. See
Wiper Activated Headlamps on page 3-17for more
information.
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades
before using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield,
gently loosen or thaw them. If the blades do become
damaged, install new blades. For more information, see
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 5-51.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor.
A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down.
Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload.
Windshield Washer
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your washer
until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the
washer uid can form ice on the windshield,
blocking your vision.
The windshield washer button is located at the end of
the windshield wiper lever.
K(Washer Fluid):Press the button with this symbol
located at the end of the windshield washer lever to
wash the windshield. Washer uid will squirt onto
the windshield and the wipers will run for a few cycles
to clear the windshield. For more wash cycles, press and
hold the button.
If your vehicle is low on washer uid, the Check Washer
Fluid message will appear on the Driver Information
Center (DIC) display. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages
on page 3-59for more information.
If the headlamps are on when you wash the windshield,
the headlamp washer (if equipped) will turn on. Both
the windshield and the headlamps will be washed.
SeeHeadlamp Washer on page 3-12.
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Rear Window Wiper/Washer
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your washer
until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the
washer uid can form ice on the windshield,
blocking your vision.
The switch for the rear
washer/wiper is located in
the overhead console.
Z(Rear Wiper):Press this side of the button to turn
the rear wiper on.
Y(Washer Fluid):Press this button to wash and
wipe the window.
The rear window washer uses the same uid bottle as
the windshield washer. However, the rear window
washer will run out of uid before the windshield washer.
If you can wash your windshield but not your rear
windows, check the uid level.
5(Delay):Press this side of the button to turn on
delayed wiping.
To turn either the delay or rear wiper setting off, press
the opposite side of the button to turn it to the off
position. Pressing the button all the way down on either
side will activate a wiper setting.
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When you want to leave the freeway, move to the
proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do
not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive
on to the next exit.
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply.
The exit speed is usually posted.
Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not
to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance
at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are
going slower than you actually are.
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you are ready. Try to be well rested. If you
must start when you are not fresh — such as after
a day’s work — do not plan to make too many miles that
rst part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing
and shoes you can easily drive in.
Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it
serviced and maintained, it is ready to go. If it needs
service, have it done before starting out. Of course,
you will nd experienced and able service experts in
GM dealerships all across North America. They will be
ready and willing to help if you need it.Here are some things you can check before a trip:
Windshield Washer Fluid:Is the reservoir full? Are
all windows clean inside and outside?
Wiper Blades:Are they in good shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids:Have you checked
all levels?
Lamps:Are they all working? Are the lenses clean?
Tires:They are vitally important to a safe,
trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for
long-distance driving? Are the tires all inated to the
recommended pressure?
Weather Forecasts:What is the weather outlook
along your route? Should you delay your trip a
short time to avoid a major storm system?
Maps:Do you have up-to-date maps?
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Service............................................................5-3
Accessories and Modications..........................5-3
California Proposition 65 Warning.....................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.......................................................5-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries...............................5-7
Filling the 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...................................................5-16
Engine Oil Life System..................................5-19
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter................................5-22
Automatic Transmission Fluid.........................5-23
Engine Coolant.............................................5-24
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap..................5-27
Engine Overheating.......................................5-27Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode........................................5-29
Cooling System............................................5-30
Power Steering Fluid.....................................5-35
Windshield Washer Fluid................................5-36
Brakes........................................................5-37
Battery........................................................5-40
Jump Starting...............................................5-40
All-Wheel Drive..............................................5-47
Rear Axle.......................................................5-48
Front Axle......................................................5-49
Bulb Replacement..........................................5-50
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting............5-50
Halogen Bulbs..............................................5-50
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-51
Tires..............................................................5-52
Tire Sidewall Labeling...................................5-54
Tire Terminology and Denitions.....................5-56
Ination - Tire Pressure.................................5-59
Tire Pressure Monitor System.........................5-61
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................5-64
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-64
Buying New Tires.........................................5-64
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
5-1

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
5

P
Paint, Damage...............................................5-91
Panic Brake Assist..........................................4-11
Parade Dimming.............................................3-21
Park Aid........................................................3-22
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-32
Shifting Out of............................................2-34
Parking
Assist........................................................3-22
Brake........................................................2-31
Over Things That Burn.................................2-35
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-33
Passing.........................................................4-14
Power
Accessory Outlet(s)......................................3-24
Door Locks.................................................. 2-9
Electrical System.........................................5-94
Liftgate......................................................2-12
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-3
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-24
Seat ............................................................ 1-2
Steering Fluid.............................................5-35
Windows....................................................2-16
Pretensioners, Safety Belt................................1-29
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-10
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-16
R
Radios..........................................................3-81
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-115
Care of Your CDs and DVDs .......................3-115
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual............................3-100
Radio with CD............................................3-83
Setting the Time..........................................3-82
Theft-Deterrent..........................................3-113
Understanding Reception............................3-114
Reading Lamps..............................................3-21
Rear Air Conditioning System...........................3-32
Rear Axle......................................................5-48
Limited-Slip.................................................4-10
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-10
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-28
Rear Seat Entertainment System.....................3-100
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-9
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-25
Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper.........................3-11
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming
with OnStar
®..............................................2-37
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V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-6
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-44
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders..................................................7-10
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).............................................5-93
Service Parts Identication Label...................5-93
Vehicle Personalization....................................2-54
DIC ...........................................................3-67
Memory Seat and Mirrors.............................2-54
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-31
Visors...........................................................2-18
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-34
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-59
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. ivWheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-68
Different Size..............................................5-66
Replacement...............................................5-68
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-40
Windows.......................................................2-15
Power ........................................................2-16
Windshield
Washer......................................................3-10
Washer Fluid..............................................5-36
Wiper Blade Replacement.............................5-51
Wiper Blades, Cleaning................................5-89
Wiper Fuses...............................................5-94
Wipers......................................................... 3-9
Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper........................3-11
Winter Driving................................................4-39
Wiper Activated Headlamps..............................3-17
X
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System..............3-116
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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