2014 CADILLAC SRX spare

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9-26 Driving and Operating
Pressing the eco button by the shift
lever will engage fuel economy
mode. When activated, the eco light
in the instrument cluster will come
on. SeeFuel Economy Light on
page 5-24. Pressing the button a
second time will turn fuel economy
mode off. When fuel economy mode is on:
.The transmission will upshift
sooner, and downshift later.
.The torque converter will lock up
sooner, and stay on longer.
.The gas pedal will be less
sensitive.
.The vehicle's computers will
more aggressively shut off fuel
to the engine under deceleration.
.The engine operates at lower
rpm's in fuel economy mode,
which can increase noise and
vibration. This is normal.
Drive Systems
All-Wheel Drive
Vehicles with this feature transfer
torque as required to the rear
wheels. It is fully automatic, and
adjusts itself as needed for road
conditions.
AWD system performance will be
automatically reduced when you use
the compact spare. To restore full
AWD operation and prevent
excessive wear on the system,
replace the compact spare with a
full-size tire as soon as possible.
See
Compact Spare Tire on
page 10-79.

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10-2 Vehicle Care
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56
When It Is Time for NewTires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-57
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-58
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-59
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-61
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . 10-62
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-62
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . 10-63
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . 10-65
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . 10-72
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-73
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . 10-79Jump Starting
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-80
Towing the Vehicle
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . 10-84
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-84
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-87
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-92
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-95
General Information
For service and parts needs, visit
your dealer. You will receive
genuine GM parts and GM-trained
and supported service people.
Genuine GM parts have one of
these marks:
California Proposition
65 Warning
Most motor vehicles, including this
one, contain and/or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to

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10-36 Vehicle Care
Mini Fuses Usage9 Engine Control Module Powertrain
10 Fuel Injectors –Even
11 Fuel Injectors –Odd
13 Washer
14 Heated Steering Wheel
15 Heads Up Display
16 Instrument Cluster/ Malfunction Indicator
Lamp/Ignition
17 Air Quality Sensor
18 Headlamp Washer
19 Transmission Control Module Run
Crank
20 Rear Electrical Center Run Crank
30 Switch Back Light Mini Fuses Usage
32 Battery Sense (Regulated Voltage
Control)
33 Adaptive Forward Lighting/Adaptive
Headlamp Leveling
Module
35 Electronic Brake Control Module
36 Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch
46 Low-Beam Headlamp –Right
47 Low-Beam Headlamp –Left
50 Front Fog Lamps
51 Horn
52 Fuel System Control Module
53 Headlamp Level Mini Fuses Usage
54 Sensing Diagnostic Module Ignition
55 High-Beam Headlamp –Right
56 High-Beam Headlamp –Left
57 Ignition Steering Column Lock
65 Trailer Right Stoplamp
66 Trailer Left Stoplamp
67 Spare
68 Spare
69 Spare
70 Spare
71 Spare
72 Spare

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FusesUsage
IGN/
THEFT 1 Ignition/Theft 1
IGN/
THEFT 2 Ignition/Theft 2
INFOTMNT Infotainment * L/GATE Liftgate LGM Liftgate Module
LGM
LOGIC Liftgate Module
Logic
MDL TRLR Trailer Module MIR
WDO MDL Mirror Window
Module
PRK
BRK MDL Park Brake Module
PASS DR
WDO SW Passenger Door
Window Switch
PASS DR
PWR SEAT Passenger/Driver
Power Seats
PRK
LPS TRLR Trailer Park Lamps
RDM Rear Drive Module Fuses
Usage
REAR
DEFOG Rear Defog
REAR
HTD SEAT Rear Heated Seats
REAR/WPR Rear Wiper RT WDO Right Window
RPA MDL Rear Parking Assist Module
SADS MDL Semi Active Damping System
Module
* SEC Security
SHUNT Shunt
SPARE Not Used
SPARE
FUSES Spare Fuses
* TRLR EXP Trailer Export TRLR Trailer Module
* TRLR 2 Trailer 2 Fuses
Usage
UGDO Universal Garage Door Opener
VICS Vehicle Information Communications
System (Export)
WNDO Power Window
Relays Usage
DEFOG REAR Rear Window
Defogger
* FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump
LOGIC Logistic Relay (Export)
* RUN RLY Run Relay SPARE Not UsedWPR
CONTRL Wiper Control
*Denotes uplevel content.

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10-44 Vehicle Care
Tire Sidewall Labeling
Useful information about a tire is
molded into its sidewall. The
examples show a typical
passenger vehicle tire and a
compact spare tire sidewall.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example
(1) Tire Size:The tire size is a
combination of letters and
numbers used to define a
particular tire's width, height,
aspect ratio, construction type, and service description. See the
“Tire Size”
illustration later in this
section.
(2) TPC Spec (Tire
Performance Criteria
Specification)
:Original
equipment tires designed to
GM's specific tire performance
criteria have a TPC specification
code molded onto the sidewall.
GM's TPC specifications meet or
exceed all federal safety
guidelines.
(3) DOT (Department of
Transportation)
:The
Department of Transportation
(DOT) code indicates that the
tire is in compliance with the
U.S. Department of
Transportation Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards.
DOT Tire Date of
Manufacture
:The last four
digits of the TIN indicate the tire
manufactured date. The first two digits represent the week
(01–52) and the last two digits,
the year. For example, the third
week of the year 2010 would
have a four-digit DOT date
of 0310.
(4) Tire Identification Number
(TIN)
:The letters and numbers
following the DOT (Department
of Transportation) code are the
Tire Identification Number (TIN).
The TIN shows the
manufacturer and plant code,
tire size, and date the tire was
manufactured. The TIN is
molded onto both sides of the
tire, although only one side may
have the date of manufacture.
(5) Tire Ply Material
:The type
of cord and number of plies in
the sidewall and under the tread.
(6) Uniform Tire Quality
Grading (UTQG)
:Tire
manufacturers are required to
grade tires based on three

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performance factors: treadwear,
traction, and temperature
resistance. For more information
seeUniform Tire Quality
Grading on page 10-60.
(7) Maximum Cold Inflation
Load Limit
:Maximum load
that can be carried and the
maximum pressure needed to
support that load.
Compact Spare Tire Example
(1) Tire Ply Material:The type
of cord and number of plies in
the sidewall and under the tread. (2) Temporary Use Only
:The
compact spare tire or temporary
use tire should not be driven at
speeds over 80 km/h (50 mph).
The compact spare tire is for
emergency use when a regular
road tire has lost air and gone
flat. If the vehicle has a compact
spare tire, see Compact Spare
Tire on page 10-79 andIf a Tire
Goes Flat on page 10-63.
(3) Tire Identification Number
(TIN)
:The letters and numbers
following the DOT (Department
of Transportation) code are the
Tire Identification Number (TIN).
The TIN shows the
manufacturer and plant code,
tire size, and date the tire was
manufactured. The TIN is
molded onto both sides of the
tire, although only one side may
have the date of manufacture. (4) Maximum Cold Inflation
Load Limit
:Maximum load
that can be carried and the
maximum pressure needed to
support that load.
(5) Tire Inflation
:The
temporary use tire or compact
spare tire should be inflated to
420 kPa (60 psi). For more
information on tire pressure and
inflation see Tire Pressure on
page 10-49.
(6) Tire Size
:A combination of
letters and numbers define a
tire's width, height, aspect ratio,
construction type, and service
description. The letter T as the
first character in the tire size
means the tire is for temporary
use only.

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10-50 Vehicle Care
Caution (Continued)
Overinflated tires, or tires that
have too much air, can
result in:
.Unusual wear.
.Poor handling.
.Rough ride.
.Needless damage from
road hazards.
The Tire and Loading
Information label on the vehicle
indicates the original equipment
tires and the correct cold tire
inflation pressures. The
recommended pressure is the
minimum air pressure needed to
support the vehicle's maximum
load carrying capacity. See
Vehicle Load Limits on
page 9-10. How the vehicle is loaded
affects vehicle handling and ride
comfort. Never load the vehicle
with more weight than it was
designed to carry.
When to Check
Check the tires once a month or
more. Do not forget the compact
spare, if the vehicle has one.
The cold compact spare tire
pressure should be at 420 kPa
(60 psi). See
Compact Spare
Tire on page 10-79.
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type
gauge to check tire pressure.
Proper tire inflation cannot be
determined by looking at the tire.
Check the tire inflation pressure
when the tires are cold, meaning
the vehicle has not been driven
for at least three hours or no
more than 1.6 km (1 mi). Remove the valve cap from the
tire valve stem. Press the tire
gauge firmly onto the valve to
get a pressure measurement.
If the cold tire inflation pressure
matches the recommended
pressure on the Tire and
Loading Information label, no
further adjustment is necessary.
If the inflation pressure is low,
add air until the recommended
pressure is reached. If the
inflation pressure is high, press
on the metal stem in the center
of the tire valve to release air.
Recheck the tire pressure with
the tire gauge.
Return the valve caps on the
valve stems to prevent leaks
and keep out dirt and moisture.

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Tire Pressure for
High-Speed Operation
{Warning
Driving at high speeds, 160 km/h
(100 mph) or higher, puts an
additional strain on tires.
Sustained high-speed driving
causes excessive heat buildup
and can cause sudden tire failure.
You could have a crash and you
or others could be killed. Some
high-speed rated tires require
inflation pressure adjustment for
high-speed operation. When
speed limits and road conditions
are such that a vehicle can be
driven at high speeds, make sure
the tires are rated for high-speed
operation, in excellent condition,
and set to the correct cold tire
inflation pressure for the
vehicle load.Vehicles with P235/65R18, P235/
55R20, or 235/55R20 size tires
require inflation pressure adjustment
when driving the vehicle at speeds
of 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher.
Set the cold inflation pressure to the
maximum inflation pressure shown
on the tire sidewall, or 260 kPa
(38 psi), whichever is lower. Return
the tires to the recommended cold
tire inflation pressure when
high-speed driving has ended. See
Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-10
and
Tire Pressure on page 10-49.
The maximum load and inflation
pressure is molded on the tire
sidewall, in small letters, near the
rim flange. It will read something like
this: Maximum load
690 kg (1521 lbs) 300 kPa (44 psi)
Max. Press.
Tire Pressure Monitor
System
The Tire Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS) uses radio and sensor
technology to check tire pressure levels. The TPMS sensors monitor
the air pressure in your tires and
transmit tire pressure readings to a
receiver located in the vehicle.
Each tire, including the spare (if
provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inflated to
the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label. (If your vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size
indicated on the vehicle placard or
tire inflation pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire
inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your
vehicle has been equipped with a
tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire
pressure telltale when one or more
of your tires is significantly
under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as
soon as possible, and inflate them