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Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - 2010
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Driving and Operating
Other Rainy Weather Tips
Besides slowing down, other wet
weather driving tips include:
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Allow extra following distance.
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Pass with caution.
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Keep windshield wiping
equipment in good shape.
.
Keep the windshield washer fluid
reservoir filled.
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Have good tires with proper
tread depth. See
Tires on
page 9
‑
52
.
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Turn off cruise control.
Highway Hypnosis
Always be alert and pay attention to
your surroundings while driving.
If you become tired or sleepy, find a
safe place to park your vehicle
and rest.
Other driving tips include:
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Keep the vehicle well ventilated.
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Keep interior temperature cool.
.
Keep your eyes moving
—
scan
the road ahead and to the sides.
.
Check the rearview mirror and
vehicle instruments often.
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through
mountains is different than driving
on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for
driving in these conditions include:
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Keep the vehicle serviced and in
good shape.
.
Check all fluid levels and brakes,
tires, cooling system, and
transmission.
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Shift to a lower gear when going
down steep or long hills.
{
WARNING
If you do not shift down, the
brakes could get so hot that they
would not work well. You would
then have poor braking or even
none going down a hill. You could
crash. Shift down to let the engine
assist the brakes on a steep
downhill slope.
Summary of Contents for SRX 2010
Page 6: ...Black plate 6 1 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual 2010 vi Introduction 2 NOTES...
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Page 111: ...Black plate 3 1 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual 2010 Instruments and Controls 4 3 2 NOTES...
Page 238: ...Black plate 72 1 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual 2010 6 72 Infotainment System 2 NOTES...
Page 306: ...Black plate 62 1 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual 2010 8 62 Driving and Operating 2 NOTES...
Page 314: ...Black plate 8 1 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual 2010 9 8 Vehicle Care 3 0 L V6 Engine...
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