2016 CADILLAC SRX Owners Manual

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{Warning
Batteries have acid that can burn
you and gas that can explode.
You can be hurt badly if you are
not careful.
Follow instructions carefully when
working around a battery.
Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds which can
cause cancer and reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
Vehicle Storage
Infrequent Usage: Remove the
black, negative (−) cable from the
battery to keep the battery from
running down.
Extended Storage: Remove the
black, negative (−) cable from the
battery or use a battery trickle
charger.
All-Wheel Drive
Transfer Case
Under normal driving conditions,
transfer case fluid does not require
maintenance unless there is a fluid
leak or unusual noise. If required,
have the transfer case serviced by
your dealer.
Starter Switch Check
{Warning
When you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. Do not use the accelerator
pedal, and be ready to turn off
the engine immediately if it
starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start
only in P (Park) or N (Neutral).
If the vehicle starts in any other
position, contact your dealer for
service.
Automatic Transmission
Shift Lock Control
Function Check
{Warning
When you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room
around the vehicle. It should be
parked on a level surface.

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2. Apply the parking brake. Beready to apply the regular
brake immediately if the vehicle
begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the ignition on, but do not start the
engine. Without applying the
regular brake, try to move the
shift lever out of P (Park) with
normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out of P (Park), contact
your dealer for service.
Park Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check
{Warning
When you are doing this check,
the vehicle could begin to move.
You or others could be injured
and property could be damaged.
Make sure there is room in front
of the vehicle in case it begins to
roll. Be ready to apply the regular
brake at once should the vehicle
begin to move. Park on a fairly steep hill, with the
vehicle facing downhill. Keeping
your foot on the regular brake, set
the parking brake.
.
To check the parking brake's
holding ability: With the engine
running and the transmission in
N (Neutral), slowly remove foot
pressure from the regular brake
pedal. Do this until the vehicle is
held by the parking brake only.
. To check the P (Park)
mechanism's holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to
P (Park). Then release the
parking brake followed by the
regular brake.
Contact your dealer if service is
required.
Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be
inspected for wear or cracking.
It is a good idea to clean or replace
the wiper blade assembly on a
regular basis or when worn. For proper windshield wiper blade
length and type, see
Maintenance
Replacement Parts 0302.
Caution
Allowing the wiper arm to touch
the windshield when no wiper
blade is installed could damage
the windshield. Any damage that
occurs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. Do not allow
the wiper arm to touch the
windshield.
Front Wiper Blade
Replacement
To replace the wiper blade
assembly:
1. Pull the windshield wiper assembly away from the
windshield.

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2. Press the button in the middleof the wiper arm connector,
and pull the wiper blade away
from the arm connector.
3. Remove the wiper blade.
4. Reverse Steps 1–3 for wiper blade replacement.
Rear Wiper Blade Replacement
The rear wiper blade and wiper arm
have a cover for protection. The
cover must be removed before the
wiper blade can be replaced.
To remove the cover:
1. Slide a plastic tool under thecover and push upward to
unsnap.
2. Slide the cover toward the wiper blade tip to unhook it
from the blade assembly.
3. Remove the cover.
4. After wiper blade replacement, ensure that the cover hook
slides into the slot in the blade
assembly.
5. Snap the cover down to secure.
To remove the wiper blade:
1. Lift the wiper arm away from the window.
2. Push the release lever (2) to disengage the hook and push
the wiper arm (1) out of the
blade assembly (3).
3. Push the new blade assembly securely on the wiper arm until
the release lever clicks into
place.
4. Replace the wiper cover.

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Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp aim has been preset and
should need no further adjustment.
If the vehicle is damaged in a crash,
the headlamp aim may be affected.
If adjustment to the headlamps is
necessary, see your dealer.
Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement
bulbs, seeReplacement Bulbs
0 249.
For any bulb changing procedure
not listed in this section, contact
your dealer.
Halogen Bulbs
{Warning
Halogen bulbs have pressurized
gas inside and can burst if you
drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure
to read and follow the instructions
on the bulb package.
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting
{Warning
The high intensity discharge
lighting system operates at a very
high voltage. If you try to service
any of the system components,
you could be seriously injured.
Have your dealer or a qualified
technician service them.
After an HID headlamp bulb has
been replaced, the beam might be a
slightly different shade than it was
originally. This is normal.

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Headlamps
Base Headlamp Assembly (Rear
View Passenger Side)
1. Low-Beam Headlamp/Daytime Running
Lamp (DRL)
2. High-Beam Headlamp
3. Turn Signal Lamp
Uplevel Headlamp Assembly (Rear
View Driver Side)
1. High/Low-Beam Headlamp (To be replaced at
dealer only)
2. Daytime Running Lamp (DRL)
3. Turn Signal Lamp
Driver Side
The removal of the underhood
electrical center cover is required for
the replacement of one of these
bulbs:
1. Open the hood. See Hood
0 223.
{Warning
Liquids from environment or
spillage and/or tools placed on
top of or used in the underhood
electrical center while the cover is
removed can pose a risk of
electrical shock/burn to anyone in
the vicinity. These conditions can
also cause damage to electrical
components on the vehicle. Keep
liquids and tools away from the
underhood electrical center when
the cover is removed.

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2. Unlatch the three clips and liftup the underhood electrical
center cover to remove.
Passenger Side
The removal of the air filter/cleaner
assembly and base is required for
the replacement of one of these
bulbs:
1. Open the hood. See Hood
0 223.
2. Remove the air cleaner/filter cover. See Engine Air Cleaner/
Filter 0229.
3. Lift the air cleaner/filter assembly base to disengage
from the three pins.
Low-Beam Headlamps/Daytime
Running Lamps (DRL),
High-Beam Headlamps (Base)
1. From the back side of the
headlamp assembly, remove
the top cap to replace the
low-beam headlamp/DRL bulb.
2. From the back side of theheadlamp assembly, remove
the bottom cap to replace the
high-beam headlamp bulb.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Remove the bulb socket from the headlamp assembly.
5. Replace the bulb in the bulb socket.
6. Install the bulb socket in the headlamp assembly.
7. Connect the electrical connector.

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8. Install the cap with the downarrow pointing down in the
back of the headlamp
assembly.
9. For the driver side, reinstall the underhood electrical center
cover by latching the three
clips.
10. For the 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
(Uplevel)
The high/low-beam headlamps on
the uplevel are High Intensity
Discharge (HID) and should be
replaced by your dealer.
Daytime Running Lamp (DRL)
(Uplevel)
1. From the back side of theheadlamp assembly, remove
the bottom cap to replace the
DRL bulb.
2. Disconnect the 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 the driver side, reinstall the underhood electrical center
cover by latching the three
clips.
9. For the 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.
Front Turn Signal Lamp (Base
and Uplevel)
To replace the front turn
signal lamp:
1. Remove the turn signal lamp bulb socket from the headlamp
assembly.
2. Remove the turn signal lamp bulb from the socket.
3. Replace the bulb in the bulb socket.

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4. Install the bulb socket in theheadlamp assembly.
5. For the driver side, reinstall the underhood electrical center
cover by latching the three
clips.
6. For the 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.
Turn Signal Lamps
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate
0 33.
2. Remove the push pin (1) on
the taillamp cover (2).
3. Remove the taillamp cover from the lamp assembly by
pulling rearward from the top to
unfasten the snap tabs.4. Remove the two screws fromthe taillamp assembly.
5. Pull the taillamp assembly straight back to remove.