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CAUTION:
Leaving
children
in
a
vehicle
with
the
ignition
key
is
dangerous
for
many
reasons.
A
child
or
others
could
be
badly
injured
or
even
killed.
They
could
operate
the
power
windows
or
other
controls
or
even
make
the
vehicle
move.
Do
not
leave
the
keys
in
a
vehicle
with
children.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
Default Chapter
2
How to Use this Manual
2
Seats and Restraint Systems
7
Front Seats
8
Power Seats
8
Manual Passenger Seat
8
Reclining Seatbacks
10
Rear Seats
13
Stowable Seat
13
Rear Seat Operation
13
Entering or Exiting the Third Row Seat
13
Safety Belts
14
Why Safety Belts Work
16
Driver Position
20
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
20
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
26
Right Front Passenger Position
27
Rear Seat Passengers
28
Rear Seat Passenger Positions
28
Safety Belt Extender
33
Safety Belt Pretensioners
33
Child Restraints
34
Older Children
34
Infants and Young Children
37
Child Restraint Systems
41
Where to Put the Restraint
44
Top Strap
45
Top Strap Anchor Location
47
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
50
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
50
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
53
Air Bag Systems
56
Where Are the Air Bags
58
When Should an Air Bag Inflate
62
How Does an Air Bag Restrain
63
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate
63
What will You See after an Air Bag Inflates
64
Restraint System Check
66
Checking Your Restraint Systems
66
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
66
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
67
Features and Controls
69
Keys
71
Remote Keyless Entry System
72
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
73
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
74
Battery Replacement
75
Doors and Locks
76
Door Locks
76
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
78
Rear Door Security Locks
78
Lockout Protection
79
Leaving Your Vehicle
79
Instrument Panel
80
Windows
81
Express-Down Window
82
Express-Up Window
82
Programming the Power Windows
83
Window Lockout
84
Sun Visors
84
Theft-Deterrent Systems
85
Testing the Alarm
86
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
88
New Vehicle Break-In
88
Ignition Positions
89
Steering Column Ignition Lock Release
90
Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
90
Starting Your Engine
91
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
91
Engine Coolant Heater
92
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
92
Shift Lock Release
95
Parking Brake
97
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
98
Shifting out of Park (P)
99
Torque Lock
99
Engine Exhaust
100
Parking over Things that Burn
100
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
101
Mirrors
102
Mirror Operation
102
Compass Calibration
103
Compass Operation
103
Compass Variance
104
Climate Controls
105
Outside Power Heated Mirrors
105
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
106
Outside Convex Mirror
106
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror
106
Onstar System
107
Homelink Transmitter
108
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
111
Using Homelink
112
Resetting Defaults
112
Storage Areas
113
Center Console Storage Area
113
Glove Box
113
Map Pocket
113
Assist Handles
113
Cell Phone Storage Area
113
Garment Hooks
113
Luggage Carrier
114
Cargo Management System
115
Convenience Net
115
Cargo Cover
115
Sunroof
116
Sunroof (Ultraview Plus)
118
Vehicle Personalization
120
Section 3 Instrument Panel
123
Instrument Panel
123
Instrument Panel Overview
123
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
123
Instrument Panel Overview
126
Hazard Warning Flashers
128
Other Warning Devices
129
Tilt Wheel
129
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
130
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
130
Driver Information Center (DIC)
131
Fog Lamps
133
Cruise Control
134
Windshield Wiper Lever
137
Windshield Washer
138
Rear Washer/Wiper
139
Daytime Running Lamps
140
Exterior Lamps
140
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
142
Light Sensor
142
Entry Lighting
143
Instrument Panel Brightness
143
Interior Lamps
143
Parade Dimming
143
Reading Lamps
144
How the System Works
145
Accessory Power Outlets
146
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
147
Cigarette Lighter
148
Climate Controls
148
Dual Climate Control System
148
Automatic Operation
149
Defogging and Defrosting
153
Outlet Adjustment
154
Rear Window Defogger
154
Operation Tips
155
Rear Air Conditioning System
156
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
157
Instrument Panel Cluster
159
Speedometer and Odometer
160
Trip Odometers
160
Tachometer
161
Engine Speed Limiter
162
Air Bag Readiness Light
162
Safety Belt Reminder Light
162
Charging System Light
163
Brake System Warning Light
164
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
165
Traction Control System (TCS)
166
Warning Light
166
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
166
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
167
Tire Pressure Light
167
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
168
If the Light Is Flashing
169
If the Light Is on Steady
169
Maintenance Schedule
170
Oil Pressure Light
170
Sport Mode Light
171
Security Light
171
Fog Lamp Light
172
Lights on Reminder
172
Cruise Control Light
172
Highbeam on Light
172
Fuel Gage
173
Driver Information Center (DIC)
174
System Controls
174
Status of Vehicle Systems
175
Vehicle Information Menu
176
Navigation System
177
Vehicle Information Menu Item Descriptions
178
DIC Main Menu
183
Audio System(S)
184
DIC Warnings and Messages
187
Battery Voltage High
187
Battery Saver Active
187
Battery Voltage Low
188
Check Tire Pressure
188
Check Oil Level
188
Change Engine Oil
188
Change Trans (Transmission) Fluid
189
Check Gas Cap
189
Check Washer Fluid
189
Driver Door Ajar
189
Check Brake Fluid
189
Check Coolant Level
189
Engine Coolant Hot – Idle Engine
190
Engine Overheated – Stop Engine
190
Engine Power Reduced
190
Oil Pressure Low – Stop Engine
191
Passenger Door Ajar
191
Ice Possible
191
Headlamps Suggested
191
Personalization Off/Driver Identification
191
Service Charging System
192
Service Electrical System
192
Service Fuel System
192
Service Air Bag
192
Service Idle Control
192
Service Stability System Message
193
Stability System off Message
193
Stability System Ready Message
193
Stability System Engaged Message
193
Service Steering System
193
Service Suspension System
194
Service Vehicle Soon
194
Service Theft System
194
Starting Disabled – Remove Key
194
Service Tire Monitor System
194
Starting Disabled – Throttle Problem
194
Service Transmission
194
Theft Attempted
194
Top Speed – Fuel Cut off
195
Traction Suspended
195
Traction Engaged
195
Trans (Transmission) Hot – Idle Engine
195
Turn Signal on
195
DIC Vehicle Personalization
196
Entering the Personalization Menu
196
Personalization Features
197
Auto Exit Seat
202
Horn Sounds at Lock
206
Exterior Lights at Unlock
207
Delayed Locking
212
Exiting the Personalization Menu
215
Audio System(S)
216
Setting the Time
216
Radio with CD
217
Playing the Radio
218
Finding a Station
219
Setting Preset Stations
220
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
221
Using Dsp
222
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
222
Rds Messages
223
Radio Message
225
Using the Single CD Player
228
Using the Six-CD CD Changer
229
CD Messages
232
Configurable Radio Display Keys
232
Navigation/Radio System
233
Rear Seat Entertainment System
234
DVD Player
234
Before You Drive
234
Playing a Disc
236
Ejecting a Disc
237
Remote Control
238
Video Screen
238
Remote Control Buttons
239
Stereo Rca Jacks
242
Audio Output
243
Theft-Deterrent Feature
246
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
246
DVD Distortion
248
Cellular Phone Usage
248
Understanding Radio Reception
248
Fm Stereo
248
Care of Your Cds and Dvds
249
Care of Your CD and DVD Player
249
Cleaning Your DVD Player
249
Cleaning the Video Screen
249
Diversity Antenna System
250
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System (48 Contiguous US States)
250
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
251
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
252
Defensive Driving
252
Drunken Driving
252
Control of a Vehicle
255
Braking
256
Anti-Lock Brake System
257
Braking in Emergencies
258
Traction Control System (TCS)
259
Magnetic Ride Control
260
Stabilitrak System
260
Panic Brake Assist
261
Steering
262
Power Steering
262
Steering Tips
262
Steering in Emergencies
263
Off-Road Recovery
264
Passing
264
Loss of Control
266
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle off Paved Roads
267
Before You Go Off-Roading
267
Environmental Concerns
269
Traveling to Remote Areas
269
Scanning the Terrain
270
Driving on Off-Road Hills
271
Driving Uphill
272
Approaching a Hill
272
Driving Downhill
275
Driving Across an Incline
277
Stalling on an Incline
278
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice
279
Driving in Water
280
Driving at Night
281
After Off-Road Driving
281
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
283
Driving through Flowing Water
285
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
285
Driving through Deep Standing Water
285
City Driving
286
Freeway Driving
287
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
288
Highway Hypnosis
289
Hill and Mountain Roads
289
Driving on Snow or Ice
291
If You Are Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
295
Using the Recovery Hook
296
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
296
Towing
297
Towing Your Vehicle
297
Recreational Vehicle Towing
297
Loading Your Vehicle
298
Dolly Towing
298
Loading Your Vehicle
300
Level Control
303
Towing a Trailer
304
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
305
Weight of the Trailer
305
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
306
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
307
Trailer Brakes
307
Driving with a Trailer
308
Backing up
308
Following Distance
308
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
309
Parking on Hills
309
Driving on Grades
309
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
310
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
310
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
311
Service
313
Doing Your Own Service Work
313
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
314
Fuel
314
Gasoline Octane
314
Gasoline Specifications
315
California Fuel
315
Additives
316
Fuels in Foreign Countries
316
Filling Your Tank
317
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
320
Checking Things under the Hood
320
Hood Release
321
Engine Compartment Overview
322
Engine Oil
326
When to Add Engine Oil
327
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
328
Engine Oil Additives
329
When to Change Engine Oil
330
Gm Oil Life System
330
What to Do with Used Oil
332
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
332
When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
333
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
333
Automatic Transmission Fluid
334
Fluid Indicator
334
Engine Coolant
335
What to Use
336
Checking Coolant
336
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
337
Engine Overheating
337
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
338
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
339
Cooling System
340
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
342
Power Steering Fluid
346
Windshield Washer Fluid
347
Adding Washer Fluid
347
Brakes
348
Brake Fluid
348
Checking Brake Fluid
349
What to Add
349
Brake Wear
350
Brake Pedal Travel
350
Brake Adjustment
350
Battery
351
Vehicle Storage
351
Jump Starting
352
All-Wheel Drive
358
Rear Axle
359
Front Axle
360
Bulb Replacement
361
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
361
Halogen Bulbs
361
Headlamps, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps
361
Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps
363
Sidemarker Lamps
364
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
364
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps
364
Back-Up and License Plate Lamps
365
Replacement Bulbs
365
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
366
Tires
368
Winter Tires
369
Tire Sidewall Labeling
369
Tire Size
374
Tire Terminology and Definitions
376
Inflation - Tire Pressure
378
When to Check
379
Tire Pressure Monitor System
379
How to Check
379
Tire Inspection and Rotation
382
When It Is Time for New Tires
382
Buying New Tires
383
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
384
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
385
Wheel Replacement
385
Used Replacement Wheels
386
Tire Chains
387
If a Tire Goes Flat
387
Changing a Flat Tire
388
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
389
Secondary Latch System
391
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
394
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
397
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
399
Compact Spare Tire
401
Appearance Care
402
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
402
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet
402
Cleaning Leather
403
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
403
Cleaning Vinyl
403
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
404
Care of Safety Belts
404
Weatherstrips
404
Cleaning Wood Panels
404
Cleaning the Speaker Covers
404
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
404
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
405
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
405
Finish Care
405
Washing Your Vehicle
405
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
406
Cleaning Windshield and Wiper Blades
406
Cleaning Tires
407
Sheet Metal Damage
407
Chemical Paint Spotting
407
Finish Damage
407
Underbody Maintenance
407
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
408
Vehicle Identification
409
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
409
Service Parts Identification Label
409
Electrical System
410
Add-On Electrical Equipment
410
Windshield Wiper Fuses
410
Power Windows and Other Power Options
410
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
410
Underhood Fuse Block
411
Rear Underseat Fuse Block
415
Driver's Side
415
Passenger's Side
417
Capacities and Specifications
419
Engine Specifications
420
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
421
Introduction
422
Maintenance Requirements
422
Maintenance Schedule
422
Your Vehicle and the Environment
422
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
423
Scheduled Maintenance
424
Additional Required Services
426
Maintenance Footnotes
427
At each Fuel Fill
428
Owner Checks and Services
428
At Least Once a Month
429
At Least Once a Year
429
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
431
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
433
Maintenance Record
434
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information
437
Customer Assistance and Information
438
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
438
Online Owner Center
439
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
440
Customer Assistance Offices
440
United States – Customer Assistance
440
Canada – Customer Assistance
440
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
441
Overseas – Customer Assistance
441
Roadside Service
442
Cadillac Owner Privileges
442
Courtesy Transportation
443
Roadside Service Availability
443
Reaching Roadside Service
443
Plan Ahead When Possible
444
Transportation Options
444
Additional Program Information
445
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records
446
Reporting Safety Defects
447
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
447
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
448
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
448
Service Manuals
448
Service Publications Ordering Information
448
Service Bulletins
449
Owner's Information
449
Current and Past Model Order Forms
449
Table of Contents
452
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Model
2004 SRX
Category
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Language
English
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