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Power Reclining Seatbacks If your seats have power reclining seatbacks, use the vertical power seat control located on the outboard side of each seat. • To recline the seatback, press the control toward the rear of the vehicle. • To raise the seatback, press the control toward the front of the vehicle. 1-8

Section	Page
2008 Cadillac SRX BookTOC	1
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
Head Restraints	13
Rear Seats	15
Rear Seat Operation	15
Stowable Seat	16
Safety Belts	17
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	17
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	22
Lap-Shoulder Belt	30
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
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
Features and Controls	79
Keys	81
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	82
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	83
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
Sun Visors	98
Theft-Deterrent Systems	98
Theft-Deterrent System	98
PASS-Key® III+	100
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
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal	106
Engine Coolant Heater	106
Automatic Transmission Operation	108
Tow/Haul Mode	111
Parking Brake	112
Shifting Into PARK (P)	114
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 Mirror with OnStar®	119
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass	119
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
OnStar® System	125
Universal Home Remote System	128
Universal Home Remote System	128
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round LED)	128
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
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
Headlamps	156
Wiper Activated Headlamps	156
Headlamps on Reminder	156
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	157
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
Climate Controls	163
Dual Climate Control System	163
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
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
Oil Pressure Light	184
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
DIC Warnings and Messages	193
DIC Vehicle Customization	202
Audio System(s)	210
Setting the Time	211
Radio(s) (MP3)	215
Using an MP3	224
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
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
Panic Brake Assist	242
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System	242
Steering	242
Off-Road Recovery	244
Passing	244
Loss of Control	244
Off-Road Driving	246
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 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
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
Engine Oil Life System	303
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	305
Automatic Transmission Fluid	307
Engine Coolant	307
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	310
Engine Overheating	310
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	312
Cooling System	313
Power Steering Fluid	317
Windshield Washer Fluid	318
Brakes	319
Battery	323
Jump Starting	324
All-Wheel Drive	328
Rear Axle	330
Front Axle	330
Headlamp Aiming	331
Bulb Replacement	331
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	332
Halogen Bulbs	332
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	333
Tires	335
Winter Tires	336
Tire Sidewall Labeling	337
Tire Terminology and Definitions	340
Inflation - Tire Pressure	343
High-Speed Operation	344
Tire Pressure Monitor System	345
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	346
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
Tire Chains	358
If a Tire Goes Flat	359
Changing a Flat Tire	360
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	361
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	364
Secondary Latch System	368
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	371
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 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)	392
Capacities and Specifications	395
Maintenance Schedule	397
Maintenance Schedule	398
Introduction	398
Maintenance Requirements	398
Your Vehicle and the Environment	398
Using the Maintenance Schedule	398
Scheduled Maintenance	400
Additional Required Services	402
Maintenance Footnotes	403
Owner Checks and Services	405
At Each Fuel Fill	405
At Least Once a Month	405
At Least Once a Year	406
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	408
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	410
Engine Drive Belt Routing	411
Maintenance Record	412
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
Scheduling Service Appointments	424
Courtesy Transportation	425
Collision Damage Repair	426
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 Publications Ordering Information	431
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	432
Event Data Recorders	433
OnStar®	434
Navigation System	434
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	434

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