2012 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - Page 360

10-20 Vehicle Care How to Check Power Steering Fluid Notice: Extremely small amounts of contamination can cause steering system damage and cause it to not work properly. Do not allow contaminants to contact the fluid side of the reservoir cap/dipstick or to enter the reservoir. To check the power steering fluid: 1. Turn the engine off and let the engine compartment cool down. 2. Remove the engine cover, if required. See Engine Cover on page 10￿7. 3. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean. 4. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. 5. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. 6. Remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick. The level should be within the HOT mark. If necessary, add only enough fluid to bring the level within the mark. Power Steering Fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10￿6 for reservoir location. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless a leak is suspected in the system or unusual noise is heard. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11￿13. Always use the proper fluid.