2007 CADILLAC SRX Owners Manual

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 48232-5169
In Canada, please call us at 1-888-446-2000. Or,
write:
Canadian Cadillac Customer Communication
Centre, CA1-163-005
General Motors of Canada Limited
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
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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.
Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins give technical service information
needed to knowledgeably service GM 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).
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Owner 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.
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and Warranty Booklet.
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Current and Past Model Order Forms
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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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A
Accessories and Modications..................... 347
Accessory Power Outlet(s).......................... 186
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle............................ 88
Additives, Fuel............................................ 350
Add-On Electrical Equipment....................... 454
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal............ 120
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine............................. 365
Air Conditioning........................................... 189
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator....................... 202
Readiness Light....................................... 201
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic
Module (SDM).......................................... 498
Airbag System............................................... 70
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......................... 88
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.................. 79
Passenger Sensing System....................... 81
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..... 87
What Makes an Airbag Inate?.................. 79
What Will You See After an
Airbag Inates?...................................... 80Airbag System (cont.)
When Should an Airbag Inate?................. 77
Where Are the Airbags?............................. 73
All-Wheel Drive........................................... 392
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System.................... 284
Analog Clock............................................... 188
Antenna, Diversity Antenna System............. 272
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna System....................................... 272
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................... 279
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light....... 205
Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels........ 449
Care of Safety Belts................................ 447
Chemical Paint Spotting........................... 451
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.............. 448
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 443
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 445
Finish Care.............................................. 448
Finish Damage......................................... 451
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and
Other Plastic Surfaces.......................... 446
Leather.................................................... 446
Sheet Metal Damage............................... 450
Speaker Covers....................................... 447
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Appearance Care (cont.)
Tires........................................................ 450
Underbody Maintenance........................... 451
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 452
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 447
Weatherstrips........................................... 447
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 449
Wood Panels........................................... 447
Ashtray(s).................................................... 187
Audio System(s).......................................... 240
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 269
Care of Your CD Player........................... 271
Care of Your CDs.................................... 271
Diversity Antenna System......................... 272
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual......................... 266
Radio with CD......................................... 246
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................ 266
Setting the Time..............................242, 244
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 268
Understanding Radio Reception............... 270
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 272
Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................................ 367
Operation................................................. 122B
Battery........................................................ 385
Electric Power Management..................... 183
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver................. 181
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 313
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................. 279
Emergencies............................................ 281
Panic Assist............................................. 284
Parking.................................................... 127
System Warning Light.............................. 204
Brake Pedal, Throttle................................... 120
Brakes........................................................ 381
Braking....................................................... 278
Braking in Emergencies............................... 281
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 116
Bulb Replacement....................................... 396
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 396
High Intensity Discharge (HID)
Lighting................................................ 396
Buying New Tires........................................ 416
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C
Calibration................................................... 134
California Fuel............................................. 350
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 347
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specications...................... 464
Carbon Monoxide..............104, 132, 317, 331
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 447
Your CD Player........................................ 271
Your CDs ................................................. 271
Cargo Cover............................................... 155
Cargo Management System........................ 155
CD, MP3 ..................................................... 257
Cell Phone Storage Area............................. 154
Center Console Storage Area...................... 154
Chains, Tire................................................. 422
Charging System Light................................ 204
Check
Engine Light............................................ 208
Checking Things Under the Hood................ 354
Chemical Paint Spotting.............................. 451Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems............................. 49
Infants and Young Children........................ 46
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children.................................................. 55
Older Children........................................... 43
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position................................. 62
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position........................ 65
Where to Put the Restraint........................ 53
Cigarette Lighter.......................................... 187
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels........ 449
Exterior Lamps/Lenses............................. 448
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 445
Finish Care.............................................. 448
Inside of Your Vehicle .............................. 443
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and
Other Plastic Surfaces.......................... 446
Leather.................................................... 446
Speaker Covers....................................... 447
Tires........................................................ 450
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Cleaning (cont.)
Underbody Maintenance........................... 451
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 447
Weatherstrips........................................... 447
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 449
Wood Panels........................................... 447
Climate Control System
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment........... 195
Dual......................................................... 189
Outlet Adjustment..................................... 194
Rear Air Conditioning System................... 195
Clock.........................................188, 242, 244
Collision Damage Repair............................. 500
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt................. 39
Compact Spare Tire.................................... 442
Compass..................................................... 134
Control of a Vehicle..................................... 278
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage........................ 207
Engine Temperature Warning Light........... 206
Heater, Engine......................................... 121
Surge Tank Pressure Cap........................ 371
Cooling System........................................... 374Cruise Control............................................. 174
Cruise Control Light.................................... 212
Cupholder(s)................................................ 154
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation........................... 496
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users ......................... 491
Customer Assistance Offices.................... 491
Customer Satisfaction Procedure.............. 488
GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program............................................... 492
Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors..................................... 505
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government.......................... 504
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.................... 504
Roadside Service..................................... 493
Service Publications Ordering
Information........................................... 505
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D
Daytime Running Lamps............................. 179
Defensive Driving........................................ 274
Delayed Locking.......................................... 102
Disc, MP3................................................... 257
Diversity Antenna System............................ 272
Doing Your Own Service Work.................... 348
Door
Central Door Unlocking System................ 101
Delayed Locking...................................... 102
Locks....................................................... 100
Power Door Locks................................... 101
Programmable Automatic Door Locks....... 102
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 103
Driver
Position, Safety Belt................................... 27
Driver Information Center (DIC)................... 214
DIC Controls and Displays....................... 215
DIC Vehicle Customization....................... 231
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 220
Driving
At Night................................................... 306
City.......................................................... 311
Defensive................................................. 274Driving (cont.)
Drunken................................................... 275
Freeway................................................... 312
Hill and Mountain Roads.......................... 315
In Rain and on Wet Roads...................... 308
Off-Road.................................................. 291
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.......... 322
Winter...................................................... 317
Dual Climate Control System....................... 189
DVD
Rear Seat Entertainment System............. 266
E
Electric Power Management........................ 183
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 454
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 455
Power Windows and Other
Power Options...................................... 454
Rear Underseat Fuse Block............460, 462
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 455
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 454
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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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