All-Wheel Drive; Starter Switch Check - Cadillac 2014 SRX Owner's Manual

10-22 Vehicle Care
Warning
Do not use a match or flame near
a vehicle's battery. If you need
more light, use a torch.
Do not smoke near a vehicle's
battery.
When working around a vehicle's
battery, shield your eyes with
protective glasses.
Keep children away from vehicle
batteries.
Warning
Batteries have acid that can burn
you and gas that can explode.
You can be hurt badly if you are
not careful.
Follow instructions carefully when
working around a battery.
Warning (Continued)
Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds which can
cause cancer and reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
Vehicle Storage
Infrequent Usage: Remove the
black, negative (-) cable from the
battery to keep the battery from
running down.
Extended Storage: Remove the
black, negative (-) cable from the
battery or use a battery trickle
charger.

All-Wheel Drive

Transfer Case
Under normal driving conditions,
transfer case fluid does not require
changing or checking unless there
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is a fluid leak or unusual noise.
If required, have the transfer case
serviced by your dealer.

Starter Switch Check

Warning
When you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before starting this check, be
sure there is enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Apply both the parking brake
and the regular brake.
Do not use the accelerator
pedal, and be ready to turn off
the engine immediately if it
starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each
gear. The vehicle should start
only in P (Park) or N (Neutral).