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Black plate (32,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - 2011
10-32 Vehicle Care
4. After wiper blade replacement,ensure that cover hook slides
into slot in blade assembly.
5. Snap cover down to secure.
To remove the wiper blade:
1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield.
A. Wiper Arm
B. Release Lever
C. Blade Assembly 2. Push the release lever (B) to
disengage the hook and push
the wiper arm (A) out of the
blade assembly (C).
3. Push the new blade assembly securely on the wiper arm until
the release lever clicks into
place.
4. Replace wiper cover.
Headlamp Aiming
The headlamp aiming system has
been preset at the factory.
If the vehicle is damaged in an
accident, the aim of the headlamps
can be affected and adjustment
could be necessary.
It is recommended that a dealer
adjust the headlamps. To re-aim
the headlamps yourself, use the
following procedure.
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Black plate (40,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - 2011
10-40 Vehicle Care
8. Install the cap with the downarrow pointing down in the back
of the headlamp assembly.
9. For driver side, reinstall the underhood electrical center
cover by latching three clips.
10. For passenger side, reinstall the air filter/cleaner assembly
base by pushing to seat. Verify
the base is seated securely,
then install the engine air
filter/cleaner assembly.
High/Low‐Beam Headlamps
(Up-Level)
The high/low beam headlamps on
the up-level are High Intensity
Discharge (HID) and should be
replaced at the dealer.
Daytime Running Lamp (DRL)
(Up-Level)
1. From the back side of theheadlamp assembly, remove
the bottom cap to replace the
DRL bulb.
2. Disconnect electrical connector. 3. Remove the DRL bulb socket
from the headlamp assembly.
4. Replace the bulb in the bulb socket.
5. Install the bulb socket in the headlamp assembly.
6. Connect the electrical connector.
7. Install the cap with the down arrow pointing down in the back
of the headlamp assembly.
8. For driver side, reinstall the underhood electrical center
cover by latching three clips.
9. For passenger side, reinstall the air filter/cleaner assembly base
by pushing to seat. Verify the
base is seated securely, then
install the engine air filter/
cleaner assembly.
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Black plate (41,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care 10-41
Front Turn Signal Lamp
(Base and Up-Level)
To replace the Front Turn
Signal Lamp:
1. Remove the turn signal lampbulb socket from the headlamp
assembly.
2. Remove the turn signal lamp bulb from the socket.
3. Replace the bulb in the bulb socket.
4. Install the bulb socket in the headlamp assembly.
5. For driver side, reinstall the underhood electrical center
cover by latching three clips.
6. For passenger side, reinstall the air filter/cleaner assembly base
by pushing to seat. Verify the
base is seated securely, then
install the engine air filter/
cleaner assembly.
Fog Lamps
To replace the fog lamp bulb:
1. Locate the bulb assembly underthe front fascia.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb
assembly.
3. Remove the bulb by turning it counterclockwise and pulling it
straight out of the assembly.
4. Install the new bulb by turning it clockwise into the assembly.
5. Reconnect the electrical connector to the bulb assembly.
Turn Signal Lamps
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate
(Manual) on page 2‑14 or
Liftgate (Power) on page 2‑15.
A. Push Pin
B. Taillamp Cover
2. Pull on push pin (A) to release the taillamp cover (B).
3. Remove the taillamp cover from the lamp assembly by pulling
rearward from the top to
unfasten from snap tabs.
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Black plate (42,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - 2011
10-42 Vehicle Care
4. Remove the two screws from thetaillamp assembly.
5. Pull the taillamp assembly straight back to remove.A. Turn Signal Lamp
B. Back-Up Bulb/Socket
6. Turn the turn signal lamp (A) bulb socket counterclockwise
to remove it from the taillamp
assembly. 7. Pull the bulb straight out from
the socket.
8. Press a new bulb into the socket, insert it into the taillamp
assembly and turn the bulb
socket clockwise until it clicks.
9. Reinstall the taillamp assembly and tighten the screws.
10. Reinstall the taillamp cover by snapping it into place.
11. Push the push pin to secure the taillamp cover.
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Black plate (44,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - 2011
10-44 Vehicle Care
8. Press a new bulb/socket into thetaillamp assembly and turn the
bulb/socket clockwise until it
clicks.
9. Reinstall the taillamp assembly and tighten the screws.
10. Reinstall the taillamp cover by snapping it into place.
11. Push the push pin to secure the taillamp cover.
License Plate Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate
(Manual) on page 2‑14 or
Liftgate (Power) on page 2‑15
for more information.
Passenger side shown, driver side
similar
2. Push the left end of the lamp assembly towards the right.
3. Turn the lamp assembly down to remove from liftgate.A. Bulb Socket
B. Bulb
C. Lamp Assembly
4. Turn the bulb socket (A) counterclockwise to remove
from lamp assembly (C).
5. Pull the bulb (B) straight out of the bulb socket.
6. Push the replacement bulb straight into the bulb socket and
turn the bulb socket clockwise to
install into lamp assembly.
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Black plate (53,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care 10-53
FusesUsage
RDM Rear Drive Module PRK
LPS TRLR Trailer Park Lamps
FUEL
PUMP Fuel Pump
* SEC Security
INFOTMNT Infotainment
* TRLR EXP Trailer Export WPR REAR Rear Wiper
MIR
WDO MDL Mirror Window
Module
* SPARE Not Used CNSTR VENT Canister Vent
LGM
LOGIC Lift Gate Module
Logic Fuses
Usage
CAMERA Rear Vision Camera FRT
VENT SEAT Front Ventilated
Seats
TRLR MDL Trailer Module
SADS MDL Semi Active
Damping System
Module
RR
HTD SEAT Rear Heated Seats
FRT
HTD SEAT Front Heated Seats
THEFT HORN Theft Horn
* LGATE Liftgate SHUNT Shunt REAR
DEFOG Rear Defog
* BCM
THEFT Body Control
Module Theft Fuses
Usage
* TRLR 2 Trailer 2
UGDO Universal Garage
Door Opener
RT WDO Right Window PRK
BRK MDL Park Brake Module
SPARE Not Used
LT WDO Left Window IGN/
THEFT 1 Ignition/Theft 1
LGATE MDL Liftgate Module
IGN/
THEFT 2 Ignition/Theft 2
SPARE Not Used
HTD MIR Heated Mirror
AUX PWR Auxiliary Power
Outlet
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Black plate (99,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care 10-99
Vehicles with an 2.8 L V 6 engine
can be dinghy towed only for
service and are restricted to a
maximum distance of 100 km
(60 miles) and not to exceed
80 km/h (50 mph).
Vehicles with the 3.0 L V 6 engine
can be dinghy towed without
distance restrictions.
Notice:If 105 km/h (65 mph)
is exceeded while towing the
vehicle, it could be damaged.
Never exceed 105 km/h (65 mph)
while towing the vehicle.
For vehicles being dinghy towed,
the vehicle should be run at the
beginning of each day and at each
RV fuel stop for about five minutes.
This will ensure proper lubrication
of transmission components.
To tow the vehicle from the front
with all four wheels on the ground:
1. Position the vehicle that will be towed and secure it to the
towing vehicle.
2. Open the drivers door. 3. With the vehicle OFF, press
the brake pedal and press the
START/STOP switch to start the
engine (the green LED on the
switch will illuminate).
4. Put the vehicle in N (Neutral).
5. Press the START/STOP switch again. The engine will stop, the
DIC will display Shift to Park and
the amber LED on the switch
illuminates. See Transmission
Messages on page 5‑39.
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Vehicle Care 10-101
4. Secure the vehicle to the dolly.
5. Follow the dolly manufacturer'sinstructions for preparing the
vehicle and dolly for towing.
6. Release the parking brake.
Towing the Vehicle From
the Rear
Notice: Towing the vehicle from
the rear could damage it. Also,
repairs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. Never have
the vehicle towed from the rear.
Appearance Care
Exterior Care
Cleaning Exterior
Lamps/Lenses
Use only lukewarm or cold water, a
soft cloth, and a car washing soap
to clean exterior lamps and lenses.
Follow instructions under “Washing
the Vehicle” later in this section.
Finish Care
Occasional waxing or mild polishing
of the vehicle by hand may be
necessary to remove residue from
the paint finish. Approved cleaning
products can be obtained from your
dealer.