2008 CADILLAC SRX maintenance

Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the
type of services performed in the boxes provided. SeeMaintenance Requirements on page 6-2. Any additional
information fromOwner Checks and Services on page 6-9can be added on the following record pages. You should
retain all maintenance receipts.
Maintenance Record
DateOdometer
ReadingServiced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed
6-16

Maintenance Record (cont’d)
DateOdometer
ReadingServiced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed
6-17

Maintenance Record (cont’d)
DateOdometer
ReadingServiced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed
6-18

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(United States only)
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needs. Specic vehicle information can be found in
one place.
The Online Owner Center allows you to:
Get e-mail service reminders.
Access information about your specic vehicle,
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version of this owner manual.
Keep track of your vehicle’s service history and
maintenance schedule.
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Receive special promotions and privileges only
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Refer to www.MyGMLink.com on the web for updated
information and to register your vehicle.
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Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in
a situation like this, please notify General Motors.
Call 1-800-458-8006, or write:
Cadillac Customer Assistance Center
Cadillac Motor Car Division
P.O. Box 33169
Detroit, MI 48232-5169
In Canada, call 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
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle suspension,
brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins’ give additional technical service
information needed to knowledgeably service
General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin
contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis
and service of your vehicle.
Owner Information
Owner publications are written specically for owners
and intended to provide basic operational information
about the vehicle. The owner manual includes the
Maintenance Schedule for all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and
Warranty Booklet.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee
Without Portfolio: Owner Manual only.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee
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Accessories and Modications............................ 5-3
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-70
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-7
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................5-100
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal..................2-28
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-21
Air Conditioning..............................................3-23
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-35
Readiness Light..........................................3-34
Airbag System................................................1-55
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?....1-64
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-61
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-58
Airbag Systems
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-70
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-63
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-65
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-70
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-63
All-Wheel Drive...............................................5-44
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System........................... 4-8
Analog Clock..................................................3-22
Antenna, Rear Side Window.............................3-94Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System.....3-94
Antilock Brake System (ABS)............................. 4-4
Antilock Brake, System Warning Light................3-39
Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..............5-96
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-94
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-97
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-94
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-92
Finish Care.................................................5-95
Finish Damage............................................5-97
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.......................................5-93
Interior Cleaning..........................................5-91
Leather......................................................5-93
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-97
Speaker Covers..........................................5-93
Tires..........................................................5-96
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-97
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-98
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-94
Weatherstrips..............................................5-94
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-95
Wood Panels..............................................5-93
Appointments, Scheduling Service.....................7-10
Ashtray.........................................................3-21
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Check
Engine Light...............................................3-42
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-97
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-39
Infants and Young Children...........................1-35
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-43
Older Children.............................................1-32
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position...................................1-49
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position..........................1-52
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-41
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-21
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..............5-96
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-94
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-92
Finish Care.................................................5-95
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.......................................5-93
Interior.......................................................5-91
Leather......................................................5-93
Speaker Covers..........................................5-93
Tires..........................................................5-96
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-97
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-94Cleaning (cont.)
Weatherstrips..............................................5-94
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-95
Wood Panels..............................................5-93
Climate Control System
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-30
Dual..........................................................3-23
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-29
Rear Air Conditioning System........................3-29
Clock....................................................3-22, 3-71
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-12
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-90
Compass.......................................................2-41
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-3
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-40
Engine Temperature Warning Light.................3-40
Heater, Engine............................................2-28
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-26
Cooling System..............................................5-29
Cruise Control................................................3-12
Cruise Control Light........................................3-46
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-57
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation................................7-11
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 7-6
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-6
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Lights............................................................3-16
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-9
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
On Reminder..............................................3-16
Limited-Slip Rear Axle....................................... 4-7
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-33
Lockout Protection..........................................2-12
Locks
Central Door Unlocking System.....................2-10
Delayed Locking..........................................2-11
Door..........................................................2-10
Lockout Protection.......................................2-12
Power Door................................................2-10
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-11
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-12
Loss of Control...............................................4-10
Luggage Carrier..............................................2-58
Lumbar
Power Controls............................................. 1-4
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Magnetic Ride Control....................................... 4-6
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month.................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year..................................6-10Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-7
Maintenance Record....................................6-16
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........6-14
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-9
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-12
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using.......................................................... 6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-42
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Manual, Using.................................................... iii
Memory Seat and Mirrors.................................. 1-5
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-53
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
®.....2-41
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar®
and Compass..........................................2-41
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror.................2-44
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-44
Outside Power Heated Mirrors.......................2-43
Park Tilt.....................................................2-44
MP3 .............................................................3-84
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-5
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