2008 CADILLAC SRX power steering

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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Audio System.................................................3-70
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-92
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual..............................3-90
Radio Reception..........................................3-93
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)................................3-90
Setting the Time..........................................3-71
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-92
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-94
Audio System(s).............................................3-75
Rear Side Window Antenna..........................3-94
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-23
Operation...................................................2-30
B
Battery..........................................................5-39
Electric Power Management..........................3-20
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver......................3-19
Brake
Emergencies................................................ 4-5
Brakes..........................................................5-35
Panic Assist................................................. 4-8
System Warning Light..................................3-38
Braking........................................................... 4-3Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-5
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-24
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-47
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-48
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-47
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...........5-48
Buying New Tires...........................................5-68
C
Calibration.....................................................2-41
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements....... 5-4
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 5-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-111
Carbon Monoxide...................2-13, 2-39, 4-29, 4-41
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-94
Cargo Cover..................................................2-59
Cargo Management System.............................2-59
CD, MP3 .......................................................3-84
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-57
Chains, Tire...................................................5-74
Charging System Light....................................3-37
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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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