2007 CADILLAC SRX air filter

Instrument Panel Overview........................ 164
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 166
Other Warning Devices............................. 166
Horn.......................................................... 166
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 166
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 167
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 168
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 169
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 169
Windshield Wipers..................................... 170
Windshield Washer.................................... 171
Rear Window Wiper/Washer...................... 172
Headlamp Washer..................................... 173
Cruise Control........................................... 174
Headlamps................................................ 178
Wiper Activated Headlamps....................... 178
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 179
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 179
Fog Lamps................................................ 181
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver.................. 181
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 181
Entry Lighting............................................ 182Parade Dimming........................................ 182
Reading Lamps......................................... 182
Electric Power Management...................... 183
Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA)........................................ 184
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 186
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 187
Analog Clock............................................. 188
Climate Controls......................................... 189
Dual Climate Control System..................... 189
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 194
Rear Air Conditioning System.................... 195
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............. 195
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 197
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 198
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 199
Tachometer............................................... 199
Engine Speed Limiter................................ 199
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 200
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light....... 200
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 201
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog or frost from the rear window.
<(Rear Defogger):Press the center of the
right control to turn the rear window defogger on or
off. Be sure to clear as much snow from the
rear window as possible. The rear window
defogger turns off about 20 minutes after the
button is rst pressed if the vehicle is moving at
slower speeds. At higher vehicle speeds, the rear
defogger can stay on continuously. Each
additional press runs the defogger for about
10 minutes.
The heated outside rearview mirrors also heat to
help clear fog or frost from the surface of the
mirror when the rear window defogger is on.
Notice:Do not use a razor blade or sharp
object to clear the inside rear window. Do not
adhere anything to the defogger grid lines
in the rear glass. These actions may damage
the rear defogger. Repairs would not be
covered by your warranty.
Outlet Adjustment
Use the knobs located in the center of each outlet
to change the direction of the airow. Use the
thumbwheels to open or close the outlets.
Operation Tips

Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from the
air inlets at the base of the windshield that
could block the ow of air into the vehicle.
Use of non-GM approved hood deectors may
adversely affect the performance of the
system.
Keep the path under the front seats clear of
objects to help circulate the air inside of the
vehicle more effectively.
If the airow seems low when the fan speed is
at the highest setting, the passenger
compartment air lter might need to be
replaced. For more information, see
Passenger Compartment Air Filter on
page 195.
Set the climate control system to AUTO fan
and mode and then adjust the temperature
setting up or down a few degrees for
best comfort.
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Rear Air Conditioning System
If your vehicle has the rear air conditioning system
it has two fan speed selectors. One fan speed
selector is located in the front overhead console
and the other is located in the headliner above the
second row seats. The rear air conditioning
system is designed to provide cooled air only.
To operate the rear system using the front control,
just turn the knob to the fan position you want.
To use the rear control, rst turn the front control
to AUX, then the rear control can be used to
increase and decrease the airow.
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
The passenger compartment air lter helps remove
dust and pollen from the air entering the vehicle.
Like the vehicle’s engine air cleaner/lter, it
needs to be changed periodically. For how often
to change the passenger compartment air
lter, seeScheduled Maintenance on page 471.
The passenger compartment air lter is located
underneath the hood below the windshield
wiper arm on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.
SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 356
for more information on location.
Front ControlRear Control
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Service........................................................ 346
Accessories and Modications................... 347
California Proposition 65 Warning.............. 347
Doing Your Own Service Work.................. 348
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.......................................... 348
Fuel............................................................. 349
Gasoline Octane........................................ 349
Gasoline Specications.............................. 350
California Fuel........................................... 350
Additives................................................... 350
Fuels in Foreign Countries........................ 351
Filling the Tank......................................... 352
Filling a Portable Fuel Container............... 354
Checking Things Under the Hood.............. 354
Hood Release........................................... 355
Engine Compartment Overview.................. 356
Engine Oil................................................. 360
Engine Oil Life System.............................. 363
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter............................ 365Automatic Transmission Fluid.................... 367
Engine Coolant.......................................... 368
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap............ 371
Engine Overheating................................... 372
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode..................................... 374
Cooling System......................................... 374
Power Steering Fluid ................................. 379
Windshield Washer Fluid........................... 380
Brakes...................................................... 381
Battery...................................................... 385
Jump Starting............................................ 386
All-Wheel Drive........................................... 392
Rear Axle.................................................... 394
Front Axle................................................... 395
Bulb Replacement....................................... 396
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting..... 396
Halogen Bulbs........................................... 396
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement....... 397
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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A. Underhood Fuse Block. SeeUnderhood Fuse
Block on page 455.
B. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See
“Adding Washer Fluid” underWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 380.
C. Battery. SeeBattery on page 385.
D. Passenger Compartment Air Filter. See
Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 195.
E. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. SeePower
Steering Fluid on page 379.
F. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine
Oil” underEngine Oil on page 360.G. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See
“Checking Engine Oil” underEngine Oil on
page 360.
H. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “Brake
Fluid” underBrakes on page 381.
I. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap.
SeeCoolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap on
page 371andCooling System on page 374.
J. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 365.
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A. Underhood Fuse Block. SeeUnderhood Fuse
Block on page 455.
B. Battery. SeeBattery on page 385.
C. Passenger Compartment Air Filter. See
Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 195.
D. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See
“Adding Washer Fluid” underWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 380.
E. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. SeePower
Steering Fluid on page 379.
F. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine
Oil” underEngine Oil on page 360.G. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See
“Checking Engine Oil” underEngine Oil on
page 360.
H. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “Brake
Fluid” underBrakes on page 381.
I. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap.
SeeCoolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap on
page 371andCooling System on page 374.
J. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 365.
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What to Do with Used Oil
Used engine oil contains certain elements that may
be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause
cancer. Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very
long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and
water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly
dispose of clothing or rags containing used engine
oil. See the manufacturer’s warnings about the use
and disposal of oil products.
Used oil can be a threat to the environment. If you
change your own oil, be sure to drain all the oil from
the lter before disposal. Never dispose of oil by
putting it in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into
sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Instead,
recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used
oil. If you have a problem properly disposing of
used oil, ask your dealer, a service station, or a
local recycling center for help.
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
The engine air cleaner/lter is in the engine
compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle,
near the front. SeeEngine Compartment Overview
on page 356for more information on location.
4.6L V8 shown, 3.6L V6 similar
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When to Inspect the Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter
Inspect the air cleaner/lter at the MaintenanceII
intervals and replace it at the rst oil change
after each 50,000 mile (83 000 km) interval.
SeeScheduled Maintenance on page 471for
more information. If you are driving in dusty/dirty
conditions, inspect the lter at each engine
oil change.
How to Inspect the Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter
To inspect the air cleaner/lter remove the lter
from the vehicle and lightly shake the lter to
release loose dust and dirt. If the lter remains
caked with dirt, a new lter is required.
To inspect or replace the lter, do the following:
1. Remove the two screws located on the top
of the cover.
2. Disconnect the coolant recovery hose so that
it is not going across the top of the engine
air cleaner/lter.
3. The two sides of the airbox are hinged at the
bottom. Open the airbox by pushing the top of
the airbox cover toward the engine.4. Remove the air lter by lifting it straight up
through the opening in the airbox.
5. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/lter.
SeeNormal Maintenance Replacement Parts
on page 482for the correct part number
for the lter.
6. Reinstall the cover by reversing
Steps 1 through 4.
{CAUTION:
Operating the engine with the air cleaner/
lter off can cause you or others to be
burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the
air; it helps to stop ames if the engine
backres. If it is not there and the engine
backres, you could be burned. Do not
drive with it off, and be careful working on
the engine with the air cleaner/lter off.
Notice:If the air cleaner/lter is off, a backre
can cause a damaging engine re. And, dirt
can easily get into your engine, which will
damage it. Always have the air cleaner/lter
in place when you are driving.
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