2007 CADILLAC SRX check oil

{CAUTION:
An electric engine cooling fan under the
hood can start up even when the engine
is not running and can injure you. Keep
hands, clothing, and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.
If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is
boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down.
The vehicle should be parked on a level surface.
When the engine is cold, the coolant level should
be at or slightly above the FULL COLD/FROID line
on the side of the coolant surge tank. If it is not, you
may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the
radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump
or somewhere else in the cooling system.
{CAUTION:
Heater and radiator hoses, and other
engine parts, can be very hot. Do not
touch them. If you do, you can be burned.
Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If
you run the engine, it could lose all
coolant. That could cause an engine re,
and you could be burned. Get any leak
xed before you drive the vehicle.
If there seems to be no leak, with the engine on,
check to see if the electric engine cooling fans
are running. If the engine is overheating, both fans
should be running. If they are not, your vehicle
needs service.
Notice:Engine damage from running your
engine without coolant is not covered by your
warranty. SeeOverheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode on page 374for information on
driving to a safe place in an emergency.
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Maintenance Schedule
Introduction
Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level
and change as recommended.
Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The
Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties.
See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet
or your dealer for details.
Maintenance Requirements
Notice:Maintenance intervals, checks,
inspections, replacement parts, and
recommended uids and lubricants as
prescribed in this manual are necessary to
keep your vehicle in good working condition.
Any damage caused by failure to follow
scheduled maintenance might not be covered
by warranty.
Your Vehicle and the Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep
your vehicle in good working condition, but also
helps the environment. All recommended
maintenance is important. Improper vehicle
maintenance can even affect the quality of the air
we breathe. Improper uid levels or the wrong
tire ination can increase the level of emissions
from your vehicle. To help protect our environment,
and to keep your vehicle in good condition, be
sure to maintain your vehicle properly.
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Scheduled Maintenance
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message
comes on, it means that service is required for your
vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as
possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is
possible that, if you are driving under the best
conditions, the engine oil life system may not
indicate that vehicle service is necessary for over a
year. However, the engine oil and lter must be
changed at least once a year and at this time the
system must be reset. Your GM Goodwrench
®
dealer has GM-trained service technicians who will
perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset
the system.
If the engine oil life system is ever reset
accidentally, you must service your vehicle within
3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last service.
Remember to reset the oil life system whenever
the oil is changed. SeeEngine Oil Life System on
page 363for information on the Engine Oil Life
System and resetting the system.When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message
appears, certain services, checks, and inspections
are required. Required services are described
in the following for “MaintenanceI” and
“MaintenanceII.” Generally, it is recommended
that your rst service be MaintenanceI, your
second service be MaintenanceII, and that you
alternate MaintenanceIand MaintenanceII
thereafter. However, in some cases,
MaintenanceIImay be required more often.
MaintenanceI— Use MaintenanceIif the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on
within 10 months since the vehicle was purchased
or MaintenanceIIwas performed.
MaintenanceII— Use MaintenanceIIif the
previous service performed was MaintenanceI.
Always use MaintenanceIIwhenever the message
comes on 10 months or more since the last
service or if the message has not come on at all
for one year.
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Scheduled Maintenance
Service MaintenanceIMaintenanceII
Change engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil on page 360. Reset oil life system.
SeeEngine Oil Life System on page 363.An Emission Control Service.••
Lubricate chassis components.See footnote #.••
Visually check for any leaks or damage.See footnote (g).••
Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary, replace lter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 365.See footnote (k).•
Check tires for ination pressures and wear. SeeTires on page 398.••
Inspect brake system.See footnote (a).••
Check engine coolant and windshield washer uid levels and add uid as
needed.••
Perform any needed additional services. See “Additional Required Services”
in this section.••
Inspect suspension and steering components.See footnote (b).•
Inspect engine cooling system.See footnote (c).•
Inspect wiper blades.See footnote (d).•
Inspect restraint system components.See footnote (e).•
Lubricate body components.See footnote (f).•
Replace passenger compartment air lter.See footnote (j).•
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(i)Drain, ush, and rell cooling system. This
service can be complex; you should have
your dealer perform this service. See Engine
Coolant on page 368 for what to use. Inspect
hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap,
and ller neck. Pressure test the cooling
system and pressure cap.
(j)If you drive regularly under dusty conditions,
the lter could require replacement more often.
(k)If you drive regularly under dusty conditions,
inspect the lter at each engine oil change.
(l)Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive
cracks, or obvious damage. Replace belt if
necessary.
(m)If using DOT-4 brake uid only: Drain, ush,
and rell brake hydraulic system at a regular
maintenance service (IorII) every two years. This
service can be complex; you should have your
dealer perform this service. See Brakes on
page 381.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 480.
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 360for
further details.
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Notice:It is important to check the engine oil
regularly and keep it at the proper level.
Failure to keep the engine oil at the proper
level can cause damage to the engine not
covered by your warranty.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add
DEX-COOL®coolant mixture if necessary. See
Engine Coolant on page 368for 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. See
Ination - Tire Pressure on page 407. Check to
make sure the spare tire is stored securely.
SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 424.
At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the
vehicle moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough
room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the
regular brake. SeeParking Brake on
page 127.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be
ready to turn off the engine immediately if
it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The
vehicle should start only in PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N). If the vehicle starts in any
other position, contact your GM Goodwrench
®
dealer for service.
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Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 365
Battery..................................................... 385
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 208
Coolant.................................................... 368
Coolant Heater......................................... 121
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 207
Coolant Temperature Warning Light.......... 206
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 483
Engine Compartment Overview................ 356
Exhaust................................................... 132
Oil ........................................................... 360
Oil Life System........................................ 363
Overheated Protection Operating Mode.... 374
Overheating............................................. 372
Speed Limiter.......................................... 199
Starting.................................................... 119
Entry Lighting.............................................. 182
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 498
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 42
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver.................... 181F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 365
Finish Damage............................................ 451
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 166
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 169
Flat Tire...................................................... 423
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 424
Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 439
Fluid
Automatic Transmission............................ 367
Power Steering........................................ 379
Windshield Washer.................................. 380
Fog Lamp Light........................................... 212
Fog Lamps.................................................. 181
Front Axle................................................... 395
Fuel............................................................ 349
Additives.................................................. 350
California Fuel.......................................... 350
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 354
Filling Your Tank...................................... 352
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 351
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Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview
with OnStar
®........................................ 134
Automatic Dimming Rearview
with OnStar
®and Compass.................. 134
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror........... 138
Outside Convex Mirror............................. 139
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror............... 138
Outside Power Heated Mirrors................. 137
MP3 ............................................................ 257
MyGMLink.com............................................ 490
N
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual............................. 266
New Vehicle Break-In.................................. 116
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts..... 482
O
Odometer.................................................... 199
Off-Road Driving.......................................... 291
Off-Road Recovery...................................... 287Oil
Engine..................................................... 360
Pressure Light.......................................... 211
Oil, Engine Oil Life System ......................... 363
Older Children, Restraints............................. 43
Online Owner Center................................... 490
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual........ 139
Operation, Universal Home Remote
System............................................144, 150
Other Warning Devices................................ 166
Outlet Adjustment........................................ 194
Outlet(s), Accessory Power.......................... 186
Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror........................ 138
Convex Mirror.......................................... 139
Curb View Assist Mirror........................... 138
Power Heated Mirrors.............................. 137
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode....................................... 374
Owner Checks and Services....................... 476
Owners, Canadian.......................................... 3
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