2009 CADILLAC SRX climate control

This warning light comes
on if there is a problem
with the traction control
system.
SeeTraction Control System (TCS) Warning Light on
page 3-37. When this warning light is on, the system will
not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.
TCS automatically comes on whenever the vehicle
is started. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery
road conditions, the system should always be left on.
But, TCS can be turned off if needed.
Notice:Do not repeatedly brake or accelerate
heavily when TCS is off. The vehicle’s driveline
could be damaged.
When TCS is switched off on AWD vehicles, the system
may still make noise. This is normal and necessary
with the AWD hardware on the vehicle.It may be necessary to turn the system off if the vehicle
ever gets stuck in sand, mud or snow and rocking the
vehicle is required. SeeRocking Your Vehicle to Get It
Out on page 4-30andIf Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand,
Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 4-29for more information.
See alsoWinter Driving on page 4-27for information on
using TCS when driving in snowy or icy conditions.
To turn the system off,
press the TCS/StabiliTrak
®
button located on the
console under the climate
controls.
Press and release the TCS/StabiliTrak button and the
traction control system will turn off and the traction
control system warning light will come on. Press
the button again to turn the system back on.
For information on turning StabiliTrak off and on,
see StabiliTrak System previously.
Adding non-GM accessories can affect the vehicle’s
performance. SeeAccessories and Modifications
on page 5-3for more information.
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TheAntilock Brake System (ABS) on page 4-4improves
vehicle stability during hard stops on a slippery roads, but
apply the brakes sooner than when on dry pavement.
Allow greater following distance on any slippery road
and watch for slippery spots. Icy patches can occur on
otherwise clear roads in shaded areas. The surface
of a curve or an overpass can remain icy when the
surrounding roads are clear. Avoid sudden steering
maneuvers and braking while on ice.
Turn off cruise control, if equipped, on slippery surfaces.
Blizzard Conditions
Being stuck in snow can be in a serious situation. Stay
with the vehicle unless there is help nearby. If possible,
use theRoadside Service on page 7-7. To get help and
keep everyone in the vehicle safe:
Turn on theHazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
Tie a red cloth to an outside mirror.
{CAUTION:
Snow can trap engine exhaust under the vehicle.
This may cause exhaust gases to get inside.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO)
which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
If the vehicle is stuck in the snow:
Clear away snow from around the base of your
vehicle, especially any that is blocking the
exhaust pipe.
Check again from time to time to be sure snow
does not collect there.
Open a window about two inches (5 cm) on the
side of the vehicle that is away from the wind to
bring in fresh air.
Fully open the air outlets on or under the
instrument panel.
Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting
that circulates the air inside the vehicle and set
the fan speed to the highest setting. See
Climate Control System in the Index.
CAUTION: (Continued)
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Driving with a Trailer
{CAUTION:
When towing a trailer, exhaust gases may collect
at the rear of the vehicle and enter if the liftgate,
trunk/hatch, or rear-most window is open.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO)
which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
To maximize safety when towing a trailer:
Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks
and make necessary repairs before starting
a trip.
Never drive with the liftgate, trunk/hatch, or
rear-most window open.
Fully open the air outlets on or under the
instrument panel.
Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting
that brings in only outside air and set the fan
speed to the highest setting. See Climate
Control System in the Index.
For more information about carbon monoxide,
seeEngine Exhaust on page 2-36.Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.
Get to know the rig before setting out for the open
road. Get acquainted with the feel of handling and
braking with the added weight of the trailer. And always
keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now
longer and not as responsive as the vehicle is by itself.
Before starting, check all trailer hitch parts and
attachments, safety chains, electrical connectors,
lamps, tires and mirror adjustments. If the trailer has
electric brakes, start the vehicle and trailer moving and
then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be
sure the brakes are working. This checks the electrical
connection at the same time.
During the trip, check occasionally to be sure that the
load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer brakes
are still working.
While towing a trailer or when exposed to long periods
of sunshine, the oor of the truck bed may become
very warm. Avoid putting items in the truck bed
that might be affected by high ambient temperatures.
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While the tires available on General Motors
passenger cars and light trucks may vary with
respect to these grades, they must also conform
to federal safety requirements and additional
General Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC)
standards.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specied
government test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and a half (1.5) times
as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart signicantly from
the norm due to variations in driving habits, service
practices, and differences in road characteristics
and climate.
Traction – AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA,
A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s
ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on specied government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C
may have poor traction performance.
{WARNING:
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
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Mini Fuses Usage
A/C CLTCH Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch
ABS IGNABS Ignition, Variable Effort
Steering
ACCY WPRRear Wiper Motor & Switch, Inside
Rearview Mirror
AIRBAGSensing Diagnostic Module (SDM),
Occupant Sensor Display,
Instrument Cluster
AUX OUTLETCenter Console Accessory Power
Outlet
BCM 1 Body Control Module (BCM) Power
BCM 2LED Instrument Panel Dimming,
Overhead Lamps, Vanity Lamps
BCM 4Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL), Back-up Lamps
BCM 5Left Side Front Turn Lamps, Rear
Stoplamps, Turn Lamps
BCM 6Right Side Rear Stoplamps, Turn
Lamps, Key Capture Solenoid
BCM 7/CLOCK Switch Dimming, Analog Clock
CIGInstrument Panel Accessory Power
Outlet (Cigarette Lighter)
DISPLYInstrument Panel Cluster, Climate
Control Module, Diagnostic Link
Connector
ECM BATT Engine Control Module (ECM)Mini Fuses Usage
ECM 1 ECM
ECM/TCM IGNECM/Transmission Control Module
Ignition Power, Mass Airow
Sensor (V6)
EMIS 1Pre O2 Sensors, Cam Phasor (V6),
canister Purge (V6), Intake Manifold
Tuning Valve (V6)
EMIS 2Cooling Fan Relays, Air
Conditioning Clutch Relay, Post O2
Sensors, Mass Airow Sensor (V8),
Canister Purge (V8)
EVEN COILSEven Ignition Coils, Even Fuel
Injectors
FOG LAMP Front Fog Lamps
FRT WASH Front Washer Pump
FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump
HORN Horn Assembly
IGN SW Ignition Switch, Immobilizer Module
LT HI BEAM Left Side High-Beam Headlamp
LT LO BEAM Left Side Low-Beam Headlamp
MISC IGN Air Quality Sensor
ODD COILSOdd Ignition Coils, Odd Fuel
Injectors
RDO Radio
REAR WASH Rear Washer Pump
RT HI BEAM Right Side High-Beam Headlamp
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Relays Usage
LCK Rear Door Locks
REAR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger
RUNRear Air Conditioning Blower Motor,
Climate Control Ignition, Heated
Steering WheelRelays Usage
SPARE Spare
SPARE Spare
SPARE Spare
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Relays Usage
SPARE Spare
UNLCK Rear Door Locks
Mini Fuses Usage
AIRBAGSensing Diagnostic Module (SDM),
Occupant Sensor, Rollover Sensor
BCM 3Hush Panel Lamps, Overhead
Courtesy Lamp Assembly, Right
Side Front Turn Lamp
CNSTR/VENT Canister Vent Solenoid
DR/LCK Rear Door Locks
ELCElectronic Leveling
Compressor (ELC) Exhaust
Solenoid, ELC Relay
HTD/STR/WHL Heated Steering Wheel
MRTD Suspension Module
PDMPassenger Door Module (Locks,
Outside Mirror, Window Switches)
PWR L/GATE Power Liftgate Module
REAR A/C Rear Air Conditioning System
REAR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger
RUN Climate Control Module
SPARE Spare
Mini Fuses Usage
SPARE Spare
SPARE Spare
SPARE Spare
SPARE Spare
SPARE Spare
THEFT UGDO Garage Door Opener
WPR ISRVM
VICSRear Wiper Switch, Inside Rearview
Mirror
J Case Fuses Usage
S/ROOF/MDL Power Sunroof Module
PWR L/GATE Power Liftgate Motors
Circuit
BreakersUsage
PWR/SEATS Power Seat Motors
Misc. Usage
FUSE PLR Fuse Puller
J/C Joint Connector
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Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-96
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-39
Infants and Young Children...........................1-36
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-43
Older Children.............................................1-33
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...........................1-42
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-20
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..............5-95
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-93
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-90
Finish Care.................................................5-94
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.......................................5-92
Interior.......................................................5-89
Leather......................................................5-91
Speaker Covers..........................................5-92
Tires..........................................................5-96
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-96
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-93
Weatherstrips..............................................5-93
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-94
Wood Panels..............................................5-92Climate Control System
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-28
Dual ..........................................................3-22
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-26
Rear Air Conditioning System........................3-27
Clock............................................................3-21
Clock, Setting.................................................3-69
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-11
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-88
Compass.......................................................2-38
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-3
Coolant
Engine.......................................................5-23
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-38
Engine Temperature Warning Light.................3-38
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-29
Cooling System..............................................5-22
Cruise Control................................................3-12
Cruise Control Light........................................3-44
Cupholders....................................................2-54
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation................................7-10
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 7-6
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-6
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program............... 7-7
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors.......7-15
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