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2005 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-28 Airbag System ...1-47 Restraint System Check ...1-58 Features and ... Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-50 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-46 Rear Axle ...5-48 Front Axle ...5-49 Bulb Replacement ...5-50 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-50 Tires ...5-52 Appearance Care ...5-83 Vehicle Identification ...5-92 ...
2005 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-28 Airbag System ...1-47 Restraint System Check ...1-58 Features and ... Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-50 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-46 Rear Axle ...5-48 Front Axle ...5-49 Bulb Replacement ...5-50 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-50 Tires ...5-52 Appearance Care ...5-83 Vehicle Identification ...5-92 ...
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Section 2 Features and Controls Starting Your Engine ...2-23 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal ...2-23 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-24 Automatic Transmission Operation ...2-25 All-Wheel Drive ...2-28 Parking Brake ...2-28 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-30 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-32 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-33 Engine Exhaust ...2-33 Running Your Engine ...
Section 2 Features and Controls Starting Your Engine ...2-23 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal ...2-23 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-24 Automatic Transmission Operation ...2-25 All-Wheel Drive ...2-28 Parking Brake ...2-28 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-30 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-32 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-33 Engine Exhaust ...2-33 Running Your Engine ...
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...none of PARK (P), the ignition key has to force it is off the engine, but still turn the steering wheel. Turn the key only with your key seems stuck in OFF and you can't turn off the engine, the ...transmission will allow you to use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is , then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. A (OFF): This is it , be in ON. C (ON): ...these works, then your vehicle needs service. 2-21 This position locks the ignition, steering wheel and transmission. It is for driving. Notice: If your hand.
...none of PARK (P), the ignition key has to force it is off the engine, but still turn the steering wheel. Turn the key only with your key seems stuck in OFF and you can't turn off the engine, the ...transmission will allow you to use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is , then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. A (OFF): This is it , be in ON. C (ON): ...these works, then your vehicle needs service. 2-21 This position locks the ignition, steering wheel and transmission. It is for driving. Notice: If your hand.
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You must fully apply your foot is not running at high speed. See Shifting Out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. NEUTRAL (N): In this gear to back up. Unless your regular brakes before starting the engine. You could damage the transmission. The repairs would... not be covered by your warranty. To restart when you can also use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is dangerous. You can also use NEUTRAL (N) only. At low vehicle speeds, you are already moving forward could lose control and...
You must fully apply your foot is not running at high speed. See Shifting Out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. NEUTRAL (N): In this gear to back up. Unless your regular brakes before starting the engine. You could damage the transmission. The repairs would... not be covered by your warranty. To restart when you can also use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is dangerous. You can also use NEUTRAL (N) only. At low vehicle speeds, you are already moving forward could lose control and...
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The transmission will change to show the requested gear range when moving the shift lever forward or rearward. All-Wheel Drive If your vehicle is too high. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your left of the instrument panel to ... and push the parking brake pedal down shift for more power or engine braking. The transmission will have your vehicle serviced. This is like four-wheel drive, but it does not, you to the left foot. If it is on, the brake system warning light on the instrument panel cluster should come...
The transmission will change to show the requested gear range when moving the shift lever forward or rearward. All-Wheel Drive If your vehicle is too high. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your left of the instrument panel to ... and push the parking brake pedal down shift for more power or engine braking. The transmission will have your vehicle serviced. This is like four-wheel drive, but it does not, you to the left foot. If it is on, the brake system warning light on the instrument panel cluster should come...
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... brake, pull the release lever located to brake system parts. A warning chime will sound if the parking brake is set, the ignition is off before driving. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to the left of the steering...
... brake, pull the release lever located to brake system parts. A warning chime will sound if the parking brake is set, the ignition is off before driving. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to the left of the steering...
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.... Press the button again to sound the horn. Your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off . A tilt wheel allows you drive. When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn the flashers off . Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning fl...ashers let you have a problem. They also let police know you warn others. Tilt Wheel Your hazard warning flashers work . The hazard ...
.... Press the button again to sound the horn. Your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off . A tilt wheel allows you drive. When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn the flashers off . Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning fl...ashers let you have a problem. They also let police know you warn others. Tilt Wheel Your hazard warning flashers work . The hazard ...
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... lose control. This can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you can be dangerous on slippery roads....control will automatically disengage. Do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will shut off. 3-13 T(Set/Decrease): Press this symbol to make the vehicle resume to a previously set ...
... lose control. This can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you can be dangerous on slippery roads....control will automatically disengage. Do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will shut off. 3-13 T(Set/Decrease): Press this symbol to make the vehicle resume to a previously set ...
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... system. This ensures that your vehicle for a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin. Turn Signal On If you were away from your driving accordingly. Top Speed - Fuel Cut Off This message will appear when the traction control system is actively... limiting wheel spin. Traction Engaged This message will appear when the Engine Control Module (ECM) detects that the transmission...
... system. This ensures that your vehicle for a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin. Turn Signal On If you were away from your driving accordingly. Top Speed - Fuel Cut Off This message will appear when the traction control system is actively... limiting wheel spin. Traction Engaged This message will appear when the Engine Control Module (ECM) detects that the transmission...
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... Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-3 Control of a Vehicle ...4-6 Braking ...4-6 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-7 Braking in Emergencies ...4-8 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-9 Magnetic Ride Control ...4-10 Stabilitrak® System ...4-10 Panic Brake Assist ...4-11 Steering ...4-12 Off-Road Recovery ...4-14 Passing ...4-14 Loss of Control ...4-16 Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive ...Vehicle Off Paved Roads ...4-17 Driving at Night ...4-30 4-1
... Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-3 Control of a Vehicle ...4-6 Braking ...4-6 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-7 Braking in Emergencies ...4-8 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-9 Magnetic Ride Control ...4-10 Stabilitrak® System ...4-10 Panic Brake Assist ...4-11 Steering ...4-12 Off-Road Recovery ...4-14 Passing ...4-14 Loss of Control ...4-16 Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive ...Vehicle Off Paved Roads ...4-17 Driving at Night ...4-30 4-1
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... operate if it senses that limits wheel spin. When this is required. To limit wheel spin, especially in snowy or icy conditions. See Winter Driving on page 4-40 for more information. On an All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) vehicle the system will not limit wheel spin. The traction control system automatically..., but this happens, the system brakes the spinning wheel(s) and/or reduces engine power to limit wheel spin. To turn the system off . On a rear-wheel-drive vehicle, the system operates if it senses that any of the rear wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. See Traction...
... operate if it senses that limits wheel spin. When this is required. To limit wheel spin, especially in snowy or icy conditions. See Winter Driving on page 4-40 for more information. On an All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) vehicle the system will not limit wheel spin. The traction control system automatically..., but this happens, the system brakes the spinning wheel(s) and/or reduces engine power to limit wheel spin. To turn the system off . On a rear-wheel-drive vehicle, the system operates if it senses that any of the rear wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. See Traction...
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...Many of these is the terrain itself. "Off-roading" means you have some definite hazards. But your vehicle does not have all-wheel drive. For example, be sure to off-roading where you will be on paved roads during poor weather conditions - features like special underbody shielding and ...better suited for off-road use. If you do before you go out. Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads This off-road guide is for vehicles that have all-wheel drive, you should not drive off-road unless you are some things to get the necessary permission. 4-17 Also, see...
...Many of these is the terrain itself. "Off-roading" means you have some definite hazards. But your vehicle does not have all-wheel drive. For example, be sure to off-roading where you will be on paved roads during poor weather conditions - features like special underbody shielding and ...better suited for off-road use. If you do before you go out. Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads This off-road guide is for vehicles that have all-wheel drive, you should not drive off-road unless you are some things to get the necessary permission. 4-17 Also, see...
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... lane, like a stalled car or an accident. You could crash. Be alert to these and take appropriate action. 4-39 Know how to go uphill. Drive at speeds that they would then have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill. • Keep your brakes on mountain... poor braking or even none going down hills. Check all the work well. The most important thing to know is dangerous. See Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads on mountains that they would then have to do not shift down a steep or long hill. • • Know how...
... lane, like a stalled car or an accident. You could crash. Be alert to these and take appropriate action. 4-39 Know how to go uphill. Drive at speeds that they would then have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill. • Keep your brakes on mountain... poor braking or even none going down hills. Check all the work well. The most important thing to know is dangerous. See Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads on mountains that they would then have to do not shift down a steep or long hill. • • Know how...
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...towing are known as "dinghy towing" (towing your vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on the ground) and "dolly towing" (towing your vehicle behind another vehicle for off-road driving in these ways. With the proper preparation and equipment, many vehicles ...- such as behind a motorhome), see Recreational Vehicle Towing following . 4-50 Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your vehicle. See Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads on page 7-6. See "Dinghy Towing" and "Dolly Towing," following . {CAUTION: Things you put things inside your disabled...
...towing are known as "dinghy towing" (towing your vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on the ground) and "dolly towing" (towing your vehicle behind another vehicle for off-road driving in these ways. With the proper preparation and equipment, many vehicles ...- such as behind a motorhome), see Recreational Vehicle Towing following . 4-50 Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your vehicle. See Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads on page 7-6. See "Dinghy Towing" and "Dolly Towing," following . {CAUTION: Things you put things inside your disabled...
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... Release the parking brake. 4-51 Is your warranty. The repairs would prepare your vehicle for additional advice and equipment recommendations. Put the rear wheels on page 4-37. Set the parking brake and then remove the key. 4. Here are some important things to be towed. Some vehicles ...have the proper towing equipment? If your dealer or trailering professional for a long trip, you have an All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) vehicle, it can be towed using a dolly, follow these steps: 1. Do you read the tow vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. Your ...
... Release the parking brake. 4-51 Is your warranty. The repairs would prepare your vehicle for additional advice and equipment recommendations. Put the rear wheels on page 4-37. Set the parking brake and then remove the key. 4. Here are some important things to be towed. Some vehicles ...have the proper towing equipment? If your dealer or trailering professional for a long trip, you have an All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) vehicle, it can be towed using a dolly, follow these steps: 1. Do you read the tow vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. Your ...
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......5-63 When It Is Time for New Tires ...5-64 Buying New Tires ...5-64 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...5-66 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-67 Wheel Replacement ...5-67 Service ...5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-5 ... Care Cooling System ...5-30 Power Steering Fluid ...5-35 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-36 Brakes ...5-37 Battery ...5-40 Jump Starting ...5-41 All-Wheel Drive ...5-46 Rear Axle ...5-48 Front Axle ...5-49 Bulb Replacement ...5-50 High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting ...5-50 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement...
......5-63 When It Is Time for New Tires ...5-64 Buying New Tires ...5-64 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...5-66 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-67 Wheel Replacement ...5-67 Service ...5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-5 ... Care Cooling System ...5-30 Power Steering Fluid ...5-35 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-36 Brakes ...5-37 Battery ...5-40 Jump Starting ...5-41 All-Wheel Drive ...5-46 Rear Axle ...5-48 Front Axle ...5-49 Bulb Replacement ...5-50 High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting ...5-50 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement...
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...(−) cable from the vehicle that need lubrication. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3. All-Wheel Drive All of the lubricant checks in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or ...Remote Negative (−) Terminal B. If you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, there is an additional system that had the dead battery. 2. Remove the jumper cables in the correct order, making sure that...
...(−) cable from the vehicle that need lubrication. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3. All-Wheel Drive All of the lubricant checks in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or ...Remote Negative (−) Terminal B. If you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, there is an additional system that had the dead battery. 2. Remove the jumper cables in the correct order, making sure that...
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...to get service information, see your GM Goodwrench dealer to have the required know that : • carry passengers and cargo within legal driving limits. • are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should be complex. See Additional Required Services on page...is for your service needs, you will know -how and the proper tools and equipment for further information. 6-3 See Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads on page 5-5. The services in the recommended manner. Some maintenance services can be dangerous. See Loading Your Vehicle...
...to get service information, see your GM Goodwrench dealer to have the required know that : • carry passengers and cargo within legal driving limits. • are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should be complex. See Additional Required Services on page...is for your service needs, you will know -how and the proper tools and equipment for further information. 6-3 See Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads on page 5-5. The services in the recommended manner. Some maintenance services can be dangerous. See Loading Your Vehicle...
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... Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? ...1-56 When Should an Airbag Inflate? ...1-54 Where Are the Airbags? ...1-50 All-Wheel Drive ...5-46 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...2-28 Antenna, Diversity Antenna System ...3-114 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-114 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-7 Anti-Lock Brake...
... Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? ...1-56 When Should an Airbag Inflate? ...1-54 Where Are the Airbags? ...1-50 All-Wheel Drive ...5-46 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...2-28 Antenna, Diversity Antenna System ...3-114 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-114 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-7 Anti-Lock Brake...
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....com ...7-4 N Navigation/Radio System ...3-111 New Vehicle Break-In ...2-20 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-13 Online Owner Center ...7-4 OnStar® System ...2-40 Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads ...4-17 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Outlet Adjustment ...3-30 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ...2-39 Convex Mirror ...2-39 Curb View Assist Mirror ...2-39 Power...
....com ...7-4 N Navigation/Radio System ...3-111 New Vehicle Break-In ...2-20 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-13 Online Owner Center ...7-4 OnStar® System ...2-40 Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads ...4-17 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Outlet Adjustment ...3-30 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ...2-39 Convex Mirror ...2-39 Curb View Assist Mirror ...2-39 Power...