Power steering fluid, Power steering fluid -22, 22 vehicle care – Cadillac SRX 2010 User Manual

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Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - 2010

9-22

Vehicle Care

If the temperature overheat gauge
is no longer in the overheat zone
or an overheat warning no longer
displays, the vehicle can be driven.
Continue to drive the vehicle slow
for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe
vehicle distance from the car in front
of you. If the warning does not come
back on, continue to drive normally.

If the warning continues, pull over,
stop, and park the vehicle
right away.

If there is no sign of steam, idle
the engine for three minutes while
parked. If the warning is still
displayed, turn off the engine until
it cools down.

Power Steering Fluid

See Engine Compartment Overview
on page 9‑6
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.

How to Check Power Steering
Fluid

To check the power steering fluid:

1. Turn the key off and let the

engine compartment cool down.

2. Remove the engine cover,

if required. See Engine Cover
on page 9‑9
.

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.

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