2008 CADILLAC SRX sunroof

Seats and Restraint Systems........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-2
Rear Seats
..............................................1-11
Safety Belts
.............................................1-13
Child Restraints
.......................................1-32
Airbag System
.........................................1-55
Restraint System Check
............................1-72
Features and Controls..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-3
Doors and Locks
......................................2-10
Windows
.................................................2-16
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................2-20
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........2-24
Mirrors
....................................................2-41
Object Detection Systems
..........................2-45
OnStar
®System
......................................2-47
Universal Home Remote System
................2-50
Storage Areas
.........................................2-57
Sunroof
..................................................2-59
Instrument Panel............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
......................................3-23
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........3-31
Driver Information Center (DIC)
..................3-47
Audio System(s)
.......................................3-70Driving Your Vehicle....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
..... 4-2
Towing
...................................................4-39
Service and Appearance Care.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-5
Checking Things Under the Hood
...............5-10
All-Wheel Drive
........................................5-44
Rear Axle
...............................................5-46
Front Axle
...............................................5-46
Headlamp Aiming
.....................................5-47
Bulb Replacement
....................................5-47
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........5-49
Tires
......................................................5-51
Appearance Care
.....................................5-91
Vehicle Identication
.................................5-99
Electrical System
....................................5-100
Capacities and Specications
...................5-111
Maintenance Schedule..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance Information.................... 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
...........................7-16
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
...........7-18
Index................................................................ 1
2008 Cadillac SRX Owner ManualM

Object Detection Systems...............................2-45
Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA)...........................................2-45
OnStar
®System.............................................2-47
Universal Home Remote System......................2-50
Universal Home Remote System.....................2-50
Universal Home Remote System Operation
(With Three Round LED)............................2-50Storage Areas................................................2-57
Glove Box...................................................2-57
Cupholder(s)................................................2-57
Center Console Storage.................................2-57
Luggage Carrier...........................................2-58
Cargo Cover................................................2-59
Cargo Management System...........................2-59
Sunroof.........................................................2-59
Sunroof (Ultra View)......................................2-59
Sunroof (Ultra View Plus)...............................2-61
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Key In the Ignition
Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as it is
an easy target for joy riders or thieves. If you leave the
key in the ignition and park your vehicle, a chime will
sound, when you open the driver’s door. Always
remember to remove your key from the ignition and take
it with you. This will lock your ignition and transmission.
Also, always remember to lock the doors.
The battery could be drained if you leave the key in the
ignition while your vehicle is parked. You may not be
able to start your vehicle after it has been parked for an
extended period of time.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
These vehicle accessories can be used for up
to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off:
Audio System
Power Windows
SunroofPower to the audio system will work up to 10 minutes or
until the driver’s door is opened. Power to the windows
or sunroof will work up to 10 minutes or until any
door is opened. For an additional 10 minutes of
operation, close all the doors and turn the key to
ON/RUN and then back to LOCK/OFF.
Starting the Engine
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine will not start in any other position – this
is a safety feature. To restart when you are already
moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Notice:Do not try to shift to PARK (P) if your
vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the
transmission. Shift to PARK (P) only when your
vehicle is stopped.
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Cargo Cover
If your vehicle has a cargo cover, you can use it to
cover items in the rear of the vehicle. Pull the cover
from the passenger’s side to the driver’s side and slide
the ends into the slots to secure it. When it is not in
use, take the ends out of the slots and allow the cover
to roll back up.
Cargo Management System
Your vehicle may have a cargo management system.
It provides extra storage space for the rear of the
vehicle.
The cargo management system has three
compartments. The one closest to the front of the
vehicle opens from behind the second row. The center
compartment has a divider. The compartment closest
to the rear of the vehicle has a removable storage bin.
Sunroof
Sunroof (Ultra View)
{CAUTION:
People who are in a crash and not wearing a
safety belt properly can suffer much worse
injuries. They can hit things inside the vehicle
or be ejected from it, and be seriously injured
or killed. This is true for any vehicle occupant,
in any motor vehicle. In a rollover or other
crash, the Ultra View
®roof can be damaged
or destroyed. People who are unbelted would be
at risk of being ejected from the vehicle. Always
fasten your safety belt, and check that your
passengers’ belts are fastened properly too.
Your vehicle may have an Ultra View
®sunroof over
the rst two rows of seats. The ignition must be turned
to ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or the Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) must be active to operate it.
SeeRetained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-26.
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The sunroof/sunshade
switches are located
in the headliner between
the driver and front
passenger.
One switch operates the sunroof and the other switch
operates the sunshade.
Press the back of the sunroof switch to open the sunroof.
When the switch is pressed to the rst stop the sunroof
will open to a desired position. Press the switch to the
second stop to express open the sunroof to a preset
comfort position. Press the second stop again to fully
express open the sunroof. Press the front of the switch
to close the sunroof. The rst stop will close the sunroof
at a desired position at normal speed, and the second
stop will express close the roof.
Press the back of the sunshade switch to open the
sunshade. Press the front of the switch to the rst stop
to close the sunshade to a desired position at a normal
speed. Press the switch forward to the second stop to
express close the sunshade.Anti-Pinch Feature
If an object is in the path of the sunroof when it is
closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object
and stop the sunroof from closing at the point of
the obstruction. The sunroof will then reverse.
To close the sunroof once it has re-opened, remove
the obstruction and press the front of the sunroof switch.
Resynchronization
To resynchronize the sunroof and sunshade, do the
following.
1. With the engine running, press and hold both the
sunroof switch in the open position and the sunshade
switch in the closed position for six seconds.
2. Release both buttons.
3. When the sunroof reaches the fully closed position,
the sunshade will close.
4. After the sunroof and sunshade have fully closed,
continue to hold the sunroof switch in the closed
position for an additional three or four seconds
to complete the resynchronization process.
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Sunroof (Ultra View Plus)
{CAUTION:
People who are in a crash and not wearing a
safety belt properly can suffer much worse
injuries. They can hit things inside the vehicle
or be ejected from it, and be seriously injured
or killed. This is true for any vehicle occupant,
in any motor vehicle. In a rollover or other
crash, the Ultra View
®roof can be damaged or
destroyed. People who are unbelted would be at
risk of being ejected from the vehicle. Always
fasten your safety belt, and check that your
passengers’ belts are fastened properly too.
Your vehicle may have an Ultra View
®sunroof over the
rst two rows of seats and a smaller sunroof over
the third row seat. Both have sunshades, but the back
sunroof does not open. The ignition must be turned
to ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or the Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) must be active to operate it.
SeeRetained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-26A. Rear Sunshade
B. Front Sunshade
C. Front Sunroof
The sunroof/sunshade switches are located in the
headliner between the driver and front passenger.
One switch (C) operates the front sunroof and another
switch (B) operates the front sunshade. The third
switch (A) is for the rear sunshade.
Press the back of the sunroof switch (C) to open the
sunroof. Press the switch to the rst stop to open the
sunroof to a desired position. Press the switch to the
second stop to express-open the sunroof to a preset
comfort stop. Press the switch at the second stop again
to express-open the sunroof completely. Press the front
of the sunroof switch to close the sunroof. Press the
switch to the rst stop to close the sunroof to a desired
position. Press the front of the switch to the second stop
to express close the sunroof.
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Press the back of the front sunshade switch (B) to
open it. Press it to the rst stop to open the front
sunshade to a desired position. Press it again to
express open the sunshade. Press the front of the
front sunshade switch to close it. Press to the rst stop
to close it to a desired position. Press the switch to
the second stop to express close the front sunshade
Press the back of the rear sunshade switch (A) to
open the rear sunshade. Press the front of the switch
to close the rear sunshade.
Anti-Pinch Feature
If an object is in the path of the sunroof when it is
closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object
and stop the sunroof from closing at the point of
the obstruction. The sunroof will then reverse.
To close the sunroof once it has re-opened,
remove the obstruction and press the front of
the sunroof switch.
Resynchronization
To resynchronize the front sunroof and front and rear
sunshades, do the following.
1. With the engine running, press and hold the rear
sunshade switch in the closed position for about
15 seconds – the shade will move to the stop
position.
2. Briey release the button, and press the rear
sunshade switch in the closed position again. The
shade will now move to the fully open position and
then return to the fully closed position. Keep the
switch pushed in the closed position for the entire
open/close cycle of the shade.
3. At the same time, press and hold the front sunroof
switch in the open position and the front sunshade
switch in the closed position for about six seconds.
When the front sunroof reaches the fully closed
position, the front sunshade will close.
4. After the sunroof and sunshade have fully closed,
continue to hold the sunroof switch in the closed
position for an additional three or four seconds to
complete the resynchronization process.
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XM™ Satellite Radio Service
XM™ Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio
reception from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous
United States, and in Canada. Just as with FM,
tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio
signals, causing the sound to fade in and out. In
addition, traveling or standing under heavy foliage,
bridges, garages, or through tunnels could cause loss
of the XM™ signal for a period of time. The radio
may display NO XM SIGNAL to indicate interference.
Rear Side Window Antenna
Your AM-FM antenna is located in the passenger rear
side windows. Make sure the inside surfaces of the rear
side windows are not scratched and that the lines on
the glass are not damaged. If the inside surfaces
are damaged, they could interfere with radio reception.
Notice:Using a razor blade or sharp object to clear
the inside of the rear side windows may affect radio
reception or damage the rear window defogger.
Repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Do not clear the inside of the rear side windows
with sharp objects.Notice:Do not apply aftermarket glass tinting with
metallic lm. The metallic lm in some tinting
materials will interfere with or distort the incoming
radio reception. Any damage caused to your antenna
due to metallic tinting materials will not be covered
by your warranty.
Because this antenna is built into the rear side windows,
there is a reduced risk of damage caused by car
washes and vandals.
If you choose to add an aftermarket cellular telephone
to your vehicle, and the antenna needs to be attached
to the glass, make sure you do not damage the grid
lines for the AM-FM antennas or place the cellular
telephone antenna over the grid lines.
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System
The XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof
of your vehicle. Keep this antenna clear of snow and
ice build up for clear radio reception.
If your vehicle has a sunroof, the performance of the
XM™ system may be affected if the sunroof is open.
Loading items onto the roof of your vehicle can interfere
with the performance of the XM™ system. Make sure
the XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is not obstructed.
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