Home
Cadillac
Automobile
2008 SRX
Cadillac 2008 SRX User Manual
5
of 1
of 1 rating
448 pages
Give review
Manual
Specs
To Next Page
To Next Page
To Previous Page
To Previous Page
Loading...
Instrument
Panel
Cluster
The
instrument
panel
cluster
is
designed
to
let
you
know
at
a
glance
how
your
vehicle
is
running.
You
will
know
how
fast
you
are
going,
how
much
fuel
you
are
using
and
many
of
the
other
things
you
will
need
to
know
to
drive
safely
and
economically.
United
States
version
shown,
Canada
similar
3-32
171
173
Table of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
5
Default Chapter
2
Canadian Owners
2
Using this Manual
3
Vehicle Symbols
4
Table of Contents
5
Seats and Restraint Systems
5
Front Seats
6
Manual Seats
6
Power Seats
7
Power Lumbar
8
Heated Seats
8
Memory Seat and Mirrors
9
Reclining Seatbacks
10
Power Reclining Seatbacks
12
Head Restraints
13
Rear Seats
15
Rear Seat Operation
15
Stowable Seat
16
Safety Belts
17
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
17
Why Safety Belts Work
18
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
22
Lap-Shoulder Belt
30
Safety Belt Pretensioners
32
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
33
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
35
Safety Belt Extender
36
Child Restraints
36
Older Children
36
Infants and Young Children
39
Child Restraint Systems
43
Where to Put the Restraint
45
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
47
Top Tether Anchor
48
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
50
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
53
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
56
Airbag System
59
Where Are the Airbags
62
When Should an Airbag Inflate
65
What Makes an Airbag Inflate
67
How Does an Airbag Restrain
67
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
68
Passenger Sensing System
69
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
74
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
74
Restraint System Check
76
Checking the Restraint Systems
76
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
77
Section 2 Features and Controls
79
Default Chapter
79
Features and Controls
79
Keys
81
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
82
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
83
Battery Replacement
84
Remote Vehicle Start
85
Doors and Locks
88
Door Locks
88
Central Door Unlocking System
88
Power Door Locks
88
Delayed Locking
89
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
89
Rear Door Security Locks
90
Lockout Protection
90
Power Liftgate
91
Windows
94
Power Windows
95
Programming the Power Windows
96
Sun Visors
98
Theft-Deterrent Systems
98
Theft-Deterrent System
98
Testing the Alarm
99
PASS-Key III+ Operation
100
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
102
New Vehicle Break-In
102
Ignition Positions
103
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
104
Starting the Engine
104
Starting Procedure
105
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
106
Engine Coolant Heater
106
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
107
Automatic Transmission Operation
108
Tow/Haul Mode
111
Parking Brake
112
Shifting into PARK (P)
114
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
115
Torque Lock
115
Shifting out of PARK (P)
116
Parking over Things that Burn
116
Engine Exhaust
117
Running the Engine While Parked
118
Mirrors
119
Automatic Dimming Rearview
119
Mirror with Onstar
119
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Onstar and Compass
119
Compass Calibration
120
Outside Power Heated Mirrors
121
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
122
Park Tilt Mirrors
122
Outside Convex Mirror
122
Object Detection Systems
123
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)
123
How the System Works
124
Onstar System
125
Onstar Virtual Advisor
126
Onstar Steering Wheel Controls
126
How Onstar Service Works
127
Your Responsibility
127
Universal Home Remote System
128
Universal Home Remote System Operation (with Three Round LED)
128
Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons
134
Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons
134
Storage Areas
135
Glove Box
135
Cupholder(S)
135
Center Console Storage
135
Luggage Carrier
136
Cargo Cover
137
Cargo Management System
137
Sunroof
137
Sunroof (Ultra View)
137
Sunroof (Ultra View Plus)
139
Section 3 Instrument Panel
141
Instrument Panel Overview
144
Hazard Warning Flashers
146
Other Warning Devices
146
Horn
146
Tilt Wheel
146
Heated Steering Wheel
147
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
147
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
148
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
148
Flash-To-Pass
149
Windshield Wipers
149
Windshield Washer
150
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
151
Headlamp Washer
152
Cruise Control
152
Setting Cruise Control
154
Resuming a Set Speed
154
Headlamps
156
Wiper Activated Headlamps
156
Headlamps on Reminder
156
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
157
Light Sensor
158
Fog Lamps
158
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
159
Instrument Panel Brightness
159
Entry Lighting
159
Parade Dimming
159
Reading Lamps
160
Electric Power Management
160
Accessory Power Outlet(S)
161
Ashtray(S) and Cigarette Lighter
161
Analog Clock
162
Cigarette Lighter
162
Climate Controls
163
Dual Climate Control System
163
Manual Operation
164
Air Conditioning
166
Rear Window Defogger
168
Outlet Adjustment
169
Rear Air Conditioning System
169
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
170
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
171
Instrument Panel Cluster
172
Speedometer and Odometer
173
Tachometer
173
Engine Speed Limiter
173
Safety Belt Reminders
173
Safety Belt Reminder Light
173
Airbag Readiness Light
174
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
175
Charging System Light
177
Brake System Warning Light
178
Antilock Brake System Warning Light
179
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
179
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
180
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
180
Tire Pressure Light
181
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
182
If the Light Is Flashing
183
If the Light Is on Steady
183
Oil Pressure Light
184
Maintenance Schedule
185
Security Light
185
Fog Lamp Light
185
Lights on Reminder
186
Cruise Control Light
186
Highbeam on Light
186
Tow/Haul Mode Light
186
Fuel Gage
187
Driver Information Center (DIC)
187
DIC Operation and Displays
188
Battery Voltage
190
Parking Assist
191
DIC Warnings and Messages
193
Check Tire Pressure
194
Fuel Level Low
195
Engine Power Reduced
195
Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine
196
Rear Access Open
196
Service Air Bag
197
Service Brake System
198
Service Tire Monitor System
199
Service Vehicle Soon
199
Service Transmission
199
Theft Attempted
200
Turn Signal on
201
DIC Vehicle Customization
202
Display Language
203
Auto Door Lock
203
Remote Door Lock
204
Remote Door Unlock
205
Exit Lighting
206
Approach Lighting
206
Easy Exit Seat
208
Remote Start
209
Factory Settings
209
Audio System(S)
210
Setting the Time
211
Setting the Time and Date
213
Changing the Time and Date Default Setting
214
Playing the Radio
215
Radio(S) (MP3)
215
Finding a Station
216
Radio Message
219
Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
223
Using an MP3
224
Playing an Mp3/Wma
227
XM Radio Messages
229
Navigation/Radio System
230
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System
230
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
230
Theft-Deterrent Feature
232
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
232
Radio Reception
233
Rear Side Window Antenna
234
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
234
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
235
Default Chapter
235
Driving Your Vehicle
235
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
236
Defensive Driving
236
Drunk Driving
236
Control of a Vehicle
237
Braking
237
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
238
Braking in Emergencies
239
Traction Control System (TCS)
239
Magnetic Ride Control
240
Limited-Slip Rear Axle
241
Stabilitrak System
241
Power Steering
242
Panic Brake Assist
242
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System
242
Steering
242
Steering in Emergencies
243
Off-Road Recovery
244
Passing
244
Loss of Control
244
Off-Road Driving
246
Environmental Concerns
247
Traveling to Remote Areas
248
Scanning the Terrain
249
Approaching a Hill
250
Driving Uphill
251
Driving Downhill
253
Driving Across an Incline
255
Stalling on an Incline
256
Driving in Water
258
Driving at Night
259
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
260
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
261
Highway Hypnosis
261
Hill and Mountain Roads
262
Winter Driving
263
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
264
If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
266
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
267
Loading Your Vehicle
267
Towing
273
Towing Your Vehicle
273
Recreational Vehicle Towing
273
Level Control
274
Towing a Trailer
275
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
276
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
278
Driving with a Trailer
281
Making Turns
282
Following Distance
282
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
283
Parking on Hills
283
Driving on Grades
283
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
284
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
284
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
285
Service and Appearance Care
285
Service
287
Accessories and Modifications
287
California Proposition 65 Warning
288
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
288
Doing Your Own Service Work
288
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
289
Fuel
289
Gasoline Octane
289
Gasoline Specifications
290
California Fuel
290
Additives
291
Fuels in Foreign Countries
291
Filling the Tank
292
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
294
Checking Things under the Hood
294
Hood Release
295
Engine Compartment Overview
296
Engine Oil
300
When to Add Engine Oil
301
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
302
Engine Oil Additives
303
Engine Oil Life System
303
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
304
What to Do with Used Oil
304
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
305
Automatic Transmission Fluid
307
Engine Coolant
307
What to Use
308
Checking Coolant
309
Adding Coolant
310
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
310
Engine Overheating
310
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
311
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
311
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
312
Cooling System
313
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
314
Power Steering Fluid
317
Windshield Washer Fluid
318
Adding Washer Fluid
318
Brakes
319
Brake Fluid
319
Checking Brake Fluid
320
What to Add
321
Brake Adjustment
322
Battery
323
Vehicle Storage
323
Jump Starting
324
All-Wheel Drive
328
How to Check Lubricant
329
Rear Axle
330
Front Axle
330
Bulb Replacement
331
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
332
Halogen Bulbs
332
Headlamp Aiming
331
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
333
Tires
335
Winter Tires
336
Tire Sidewall Labeling
337
Tire Terminology and Definitions
340
Inflation - Tire Pressure
343
How to Check
344
High-Speed Operation
344
Tire Pressure Monitor System
345
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
346
Tpms Malfunction Light and Message
348
Tpms Sensor Matching Process
348
Tire Inspection and Rotation
350
When It Is Time for New Tires
351
Buying New Tires
352
Different Size Tires and Wheels
354
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
354
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
356
Wheel Replacement
356
Used Replacement Wheels
357
Tire Chains
358
If a Tire Goes Flat
359
Changing a Flat Tire
360
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
361
Removing the Spare Tire
362
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
364
Secondary Latch System
368
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
371
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
372
Compact Spare Tire
374
Appearance Care
375
Interior Cleaning
375
Fabric/Carpet
376
Leather
377
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
377
Wood Panels
377
Speaker Covers
377
Care of Safety Belts
378
Weatherstrips
378
Washing Your Vehicle
378
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
378
Finish Care
379
Windshield and Wiper Blades
379
Aluminun or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim
380
Tires
380
Sheet Metal Damage
381
Finish Damage
381
Underbody Maintenance
381
Chemical Paint Spotting
381
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
382
Vehicle Identification
383
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
383
Service Parts Identification Label
383
Electrical System
384
Add-On Electrical Equipment
384
Windshield Wiper Fuses
384
Power Windows and Other
384
Power Options
384
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
385
Underhood Fuse Block
385
Rear Underseat Fuse Block (Left Side)
389
Rear Underseat Fuse Block (Right Side)
389
Right Side
392
Capacities and Specifications
395
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
397
Introduction
398
Maintenance Requirements
398
Maintenance Schedule
398
Using the Maintenance Schedule
398
Your Vehicle and the Environment
398
Scheduled Maintenance
400
Additional Required Services
402
Maintenance Footnotes
403
At each Fuel Fill
405
At Least Once a Month
405
Engine Oil Level Check
405
Owner Checks and Services
405
At Least Once a Year
406
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
407
Underbody Flushing Service
407
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
408
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
410
Engine Drive Belt Routing
411
Maintenance Record
412
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information
415
Default Chapter
415
Customer Assistance Information
415
Customer Assistance and Information
416
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
416
Online Owner Center
419
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
420
Customer Assistance Offices
420
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
421
Roadside Service
422
Calling for Assistance
424
Scheduling Service Appointments
424
Courtesy Transportation
425
Collision Damage Repair
426
Repair Facility
427
Insuring Your Vehicle
428
If a Crash Occurs
428
Reporting Safety Defects
430
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
430
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
430
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
431
Service Manuals
431
Owner Information
431
Service Publications Ordering Information
431
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
432
Event Data Recorders
433
Onstar
434
Navigation System
434
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
434
5
Based on 1 rating
Ask a question
Give review
Questions and Answers:
Need help?
Do you have a question about the Cadillac 2008 SRX and is the answer not in the manual?
Ask a question
Cadillac 2008 SRX Specifications
General
Brand
Cadillac
Model
2008 SRX
Category
Automobile
Language
English
Related product manuals
Cadillac SRX 2008
20 pages
Cadillac 2008 STS
500 pages
Cadillac 2008 STS-V
2 pages
Cadillac 2008 DTS
450 pages
Cadillac 2008 CTS
530 pages
Cadillac 2008 Escalade EXT
496 pages
Cadillac 2006 SRX
452 pages
Cadillac 2007 SRX
522 pages
Cadillac 2009 SRX
442 pages
Cadillac 2004 SRX
468 pages
Cadillac SRX 2004
468 pages
Cadillac SRX 2016
382 pages
To Next PageTo Next PageTo Previous PageTo Previous Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
