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Q: What is wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. 1-17

Section	Page
2005 Cadillac SRX Book TOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Manual Passenger Seat	8
Power Seats	8
Power Lumbar	9
Heated Seats	10
Reclining Seatbacks	11
Head Restraints	13
Rear Seats	14
Rear Seat Operation	14
Stowable Seat	14
Safety Belts	16
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	16
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	20
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	21
Driver Position	21
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	27
Right Front Passenger Position	28
Rear Seat Passengers	28
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	31
Safety Belt Pretensioners	33
Safety Belt Extender	33
Child Restraints	34
Older Children	34
Infants and Young Children	37
Child Restraint Systems	40
Where to Put the Restraint	43
Top Strap	44
Top Strap Anchor Location	45
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	46
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	48
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	48
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	51
Airbag System	53
Where Are the Airbags?	56
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	60
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	61
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	61
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	62
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	64
Restraint System Check	64
Checking Your Restraint Systems	64
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	65
Features and Controls	67
Keys	69
Remote Keyless Entry System	71
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	72
Doors and Locks	74
Door Locks	74
Central Door Unlocking System	75
Power Door Locks	75
Delayed Locking	75
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	76
Rear Door Security Locks	76
Lockout Protection	77
Liftgate	78
Windows	79
Power Windows	80
Sun Visors	82
Theft-Deterrent Systems	83
Theft-Deterrent System	83
Immobilizer	84
Immobilizer Operation	85
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	86
New Vehicle Break-In	86
Ignition Positions	87
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	88
Starting Your Engine	89
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal	89
Engine Coolant Heater	90
Automatic Transmission Operation	91
All-Wheel Drive	94
Parking Brake	94
Shifting Into Park (P)	96
Shifting Out of Park (P)	98
Parking Over Things That Burn	99
Engine Exhaust	99
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked	100
Mirrors	101
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®	101
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass	101
Outside Power Heated Mirrors	104
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror	105
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror	105
Outside Convex Mirror	105
OnStar® System	106
HomeLink® Transmitter	108
Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter	109
Storage Areas	113
Glove Box	113
Cupholder(s)	113
Cell Phone Storage Area	113
Front Storage Area	113
Center Console Storage Area	113
Map Pocket	113
Assist Handles	113
Luggage Carrier	114
Convenience Net	115
Cargo Cover	115
Cargo Management System	115
Sunroof	116
Sunroof (UltraView)	116
Sunroof (UltraView Plus)	117
Vehicle Personalization	119
Memory Seat and Mirrors	119
Instrument Panel	121
Instrument Panel Overview	124
Hazard Warning Flashers	126
Other Warning Devices	126
Horn	126
Tilt Wheel	126
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	127
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	128
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	129
Flash-to-Pass	129
Windshield Wipers	130
Windshield Washer	131
Headlamp Washer	132
Cruise Control	132
Headlamps	136
Wiper Activated Headlamps	136
Headlamps on Reminder	136
Daytime Running Lamps	137
Fog Lamps	138
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver	139
Instrument Panel Brightness	139
Entry Lighting	139
Parade Dimming	140
Reading Lamps	140
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)	140
Accessory Power Outlets	143
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	144
Climate Controls	145
Dual Climate Control System	145
Outlet Adjustment	150
Rear Air Conditioning System	151
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	152
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	153
Instrument Panel Cluster	154
Speedometer and Odometer	155
Trip Odometers	155
Tachometer	156
Engine Speed Limiter	156
Safety Belt Reminder Light	156
Airbag Readiness Light	157
Charging System Light	158
Brake System Warning Light	158
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	159
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	160
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (CTS)	160
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	161
Tire Pressure Light	161
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	162
Oil Pressure Light	165
Sport Mode Light	165
Security Light	166
Fog Lamp Light	166
Lights On Reminder	166
Cruise Control Light	166
Highbeam On Light	167
Fuel Gage	167
Driver Information Center (DIC)	168
System Controls	168
Status of Vehicle Systems	169
DIC Main Menu	173
DIC Warnings and Messages	177
DIC Vehicle Personalization	186
Audio System(s)	200
Setting the Time	200
Radio with CD	201
Rear Seat Entertainment System	218
Navigation/Radio System	231
Theft-Deterrent Feature	231
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	231
Radio Reception	233
Care of Your CDs and DVDs	233
Care of Your CD and DVD Player	233
Diversity Antenna System	234
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	234
Driving Your Vehicle	235
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	236
Defensive Driving	236
Drunken Driving	237
Control of a Vehicle	240
Braking	240
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	241
Braking in Emergencies	242
Traction Control System (TCS)	243
Magnetic Ride Control	244
Stabilitrak® System	244
Panic Brake Assist	245
Steering	246
Off-Road Recovery	248
Passing	248
Loss of Control	250
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads	251
Driving at Night	264
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	266
City Driving	269
Freeway Driving	270
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	271
Highway Hypnosis	272
Hill and Mountain Roads	272
Winter Driving	274
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	278
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	278
Recovery Hook	279
Loading Your Vehicle	279
Towing	284
Towing Your Vehicle	284
Recreational Vehicle Towing	284
Level Control	286
Towing a Trailer	286
Service and Appearance Care	295
Service	297
Doing Your Own Service Work	298
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	299
Fuel	299
Gasoline Octane	299
Gasoline Specifications	300
California Fuel	300
Additives	300
Fuels in Foreign Countries	301
Filling Your Tank	302
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	304
Checking Things Under the Hood	304
Hood Release	305
Engine Compartment Overview	306
Engine Oil	310
Engine Oil Life System	314
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	316
Automatic Transmission Fluid	317
Engine Coolant	318
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	321
Engine Overheating	321
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	323
Cooling System	324
Power Steering Fluid	329
Windshield Washer Fluid	330
Brakes	331
Battery	334
Jump Starting	335
All-Wheel Drive	340
Rear Axle	342
Front Axle	343
Bulb Replacement	344
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	344
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	344
Tires	346
Tire Sidewall Labelling	347
Tire Terminology and Definitions	350
Inflation - Tire Pressure	352
Tire Pressure Monitor System	355
Tire Inspection and Rotation	357
When It Is Time for New Tires	358
Buying New Tires	358
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	360
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	361
Wheel Replacement	361
Tire Chains	362
If a Tire Goes Flat	363
Changing a Flat Tire	364
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	365
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	367
Secondary Latch System	371
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	373
Compact Spare Tire	376
Appearance Care	377
Fabric/Carpet	378
Vinyl	380
Leather	380
Instrument Panel	380
Interior Plastic Components	380
Wood Panels	380
Speaker Covers	380
Glass Surfaces	381
Care of Safety Belts	381
Weatherstrips	381
Washing Your Vehicle	381
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	382
Finish Care	382
Windshield and Wiper Blades	382
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels	383
Tires	384
Sheet Metal Damage	384
Finish Damage	384
Underbody Maintenance	384
Chemical Paint Spotting	384
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	385
Vehicle Identification	386
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	386
Service Parts Identification Label	386
Electrical System	386
Add-On Electrical Equipment	386
Windshield Wiper Fuses	387
Power Windows and Other Power Options	387
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	387
Underhood Fuse Block	388
Rear Underseat Fuse Block (Driver Side)	392
Rear Underseat Fuse Block (Passenger Side)	394
Capacities and Specifications	396
Maintenance Schedule	399
Maintenance Schedule	400
Introduction	400
Maintenance Requirements	400
Your Vehicle and the Environment	400
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	400
Scheduled Maintenance	402
Additional Required Services	404
Maintenance Footnotes	405
Owner Checks and Services	406
At Each Fuel Fill	406
At Least Once a Month	407
At Least Once a Year	407
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	409
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	411
Maintenance Record	412
Customer Assistance and Information	415
Customer Assistance and Information	416
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	416
Online Owner Center	418
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	418
Customer Assistance Offices	418
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	420
Roadside Service	420
Courtesy Transportation	422
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	424
Reporting Safety Defects	425
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	425
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	426
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	426
Service Publications Ordering Information	426

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