2008 CADILLAC SRX washer fluid

Notice:
When using concentrated washer uid,
follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
adding water.
Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer uid.
Water can cause the solution to freeze and
damage your washer uid tank and other parts
of the washer system. Also, water does not
clean as well as washer uid.
Fill the washer uid tank only three-quarters
full when it is very cold. This allows for uid
expansion if freezing occurs, which could
damage the tank if it is completely full.
Do not use engine coolant (antifreeze) in your
windshield washer. It can damage the vehicle’s
windshield washer system and paint.
Brakes
Brake Fluid
The brake master cylinder
reservoir is lled with
DOT-3 brake uid. See
Engine Compartment
Overview on page 5-12
for the location of the
reservoir.
There are only two reasons why the brake uid level
in the reservoir might go down. The rst is that the brake
uid goes down to an acceptable level during normal
brake lining wear. When new linings are put in, the uid
level goes back up. The other reason is that uid is
leaking out of the brake hydraulic system. If it is, you
should have the brake hydraulic system xed, since
a leak means that sooner or later the brakes will
not work well.
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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 dealer/retailer 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 fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
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.
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-16.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL®
coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 5-23.
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
Inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure they are
inated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to
check the spare tire. SeeInflation - Tire Pressure on
page 5-59. Check to make sure the spare tire is stored
securely. SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 5-76.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation is recommended if your vehicle has the
same size tires at all four wheel positions and may be
required for high mileage highway drivers prior to the
Engine Oil Life System service notication. Check the
tires for wear and, if necessary, rotate the tires.
SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-66.
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name, part
number, or specication can be obtained from your
dealer/retailer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilThe engine requires a special
engine oil meeting GM Standard
GM4718M. Oils meeting this
standard can be identied as
synthetic, and should also be
identied with the American
Petroleum Institute (API) Certied
for Gasoline Engines starburst
symbol. However, not all synthetic
API oils with the starburst symbol
will meet this GM standard. Look
for and use only an oil that meets
GM Standard GM4718M. For the
proper viscosity, seeEngine Oil on
page 5-16.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 5-23.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
WasherOptikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184,
in Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
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.
Front and Rear
AxleSAE 75W-90 Synthetic
Axle Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021677,
in Canada 89021678) meeting
GM Specication 9986115.
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Electrical System (cont.)
Rear Underseat Fuse Block...............5-105, 5-108
Underhood Fuse Block...............................5-101
Windshield Wiper Fuses.............................5-100
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-21
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-42
Coolant......................................................5-23
Coolant Heater............................................2-28
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-40
Coolant Temperature Warning Light................3-40
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-15
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-39
Oil .............................................................5-16
Oil Life System...........................................5-19
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...........5-28
Overheating................................................5-26
Running While Parked..................................2-40
Speed Limiter.............................................3-33
Starting......................................................2-26
Entry Lighting.................................................3-19
Event Data Recorders.....................................7-19
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-32
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver..........................3-19F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-21
Finish Damage...............................................5-97
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 3-6
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-9
Flat Tire........................................................5-75
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-76
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-87
Fluid.............................................................5-23
Power Steering...........................................5-33
Windshield Washer......................................5-34
Fog Lamp
Fog ...........................................................3-18
Fog Lamp Light..............................................3-45
Front Axle......................................................5-46
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-7
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-10
Filling the Tank............................................. 5-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-7
Gage.........................................................3-47
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-6
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PASS-Key®III+..............................................2-22
PASS-Key®III+ Operation................................2-22
Perchlorate Materials Requirements,
California..................................................... 5-4
Power
Door Locks.................................................2-10
Electrical System.......................................5-100
Liftgate......................................................2-13
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-4
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-26
Seat............................................................ 1-3
Steering Fluid.............................................5-33
Windows....................................................2-17
Privacy..........................................................7-18
Event Data Recorders..................................7-19
Navigation System.......................................7-20
OnStar.......................................................7-20
Radio Frequency Identication.......................7-20
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-11
R
Radio Frequency Identication (RFID),
Privacy......................................................7-20
Radios..........................................................3-70
Radio(s)........................................................3-75Radios
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual..............................3-90
Rear Seat Audio..........................................3-90
Reception...................................................3-93
Setting the Time..........................................3-71
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-92
Reading Lamps..............................................3-20
Rear Air Conditioning System...........................3-29
Rear Axle......................................................5-46
Limited-Slip.................................................. 4-7
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-12
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)....................................3-90
Rear Seat Entertainment System.......................3-90
Rear Seat Operation.......................................1-11
Rear Side Window Antenna..............................3-94
Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper.........................3-11
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
®.....................................................2-41
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
®and Compass.................................2-41
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-6
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-12
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-39
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.................. 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, Operation . . . 2-5
Remote Vehicle Start........................................ 2-7
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V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-3
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-33
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Customization, DIC..............................3-62
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy..................7-18
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).............................................5-99
Service Parts Identication Label...................5-99
Vehicle, Remote Start....................................... 2-7
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-29
Visors...........................................................2-20
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-31
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-53
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washer, Headlamps........................................3-12Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-72
Different Size..............................................5-70
Replacement...............................................5-72
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-41
Windows.......................................................2-16
Power........................................................2-17
Windshield
Washer......................................................3-10
Washer Fluid..............................................5-34
Wiper Blade Replacement.............................5-49
Wiper Blades, Cleaning................................5-95
Wiper Fuses.............................................5-100
Wipers......................................................... 3-9
Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper........................3-11
Winter Driving................................................4-29
Winter Tires...................................................5-52
Wiper Activated Headlamps..............................3-16XXM Radio Messages.......................................3-89
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System................3-94
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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