User ManualTable of ContentsCadillac XLR Book TOC1Seats and Restraint Systems7Front Seats8Eight-Way Power Seats8Power Lumbar9Heated and Cooled Seats9Safety Belts10Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone10Questions and Answers About Safety Belts14How to Wear Safety Belts Properly15Driver Position16Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy22Passenger Position23Safety Belt Pretensioners23Safety Belt Extender23Child Restraints24Older Children24Infants and Young Children26Child Restraint Systems29Top Strap33Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)33Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System35Securing a Child Restraint in the Passenger Seat Position37Air Bag Systems42Where Are the Air Bags?44When Should an Air Bag Inflate?46What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?47How Does an Air Bag Restrain?47What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates?48Air Bag Off Switch49Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle54Restraint System Check54Checking Your Restraint Systems54Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash55Features and Controls57Keys58Keyless Access System59Keyless Access System Operation60Doors and Locks64Door Locks64Power Door Locks66Programmable Automatic Door Locks66Lockout Protection67Leaving Your Vehicle67Trunk67Windows70Power Windows71Sun Visors72Theft-Deterrent Systems73Theft-Deterrent System73Starting and Operating Your Vehicle75New Vehicle Break-In75Ignition Positions75Starting Your Engine76Engine Coolant Heater77Automatic Transmission Operation79Parking Brake82Shifting Into Park (P)84Shifting Out of Park (P)86Parking Over Things That Burn87Engine Exhaust87Running Your Engine While You Are Parked88Mirrors89Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®89Outside Power Heated Mirrors89Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror90Outside Curb View Assist Mirror90Outside Convex Mirror90OnStar® System91HomeLink® Transmitter93Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter93Storage Areas97Glove Box97Cupholder(s)97Center Console Storage Area97Map Pocket98Floor Mats98Rear Storage Area99Convenience Net99Retractable Hardtop100Lowering the Retractable Hardtop100Raising the Retractable Hardtop101Vehicle Personalization109Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel109Instrument Panel111Instrument Panel Overview114Hazard Warning Flashers116Other Warning Devices116Horn117Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column117Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever117Exterior Lamps134Interior Lamps137Head-Up Display (HUD)139Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)142Accessory Power Outlets144Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter145Climate Controls145Dual Climate Control System145Outlet Adjustment150Passenger Compartment Air Filter150Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators151Instrument Panel Cluster152Speedometer and Odometer153Trip Odometer153Tachometer153Safety Belt Reminder Light153Air Bag Readiness Light154Air Bag Off Light155Voltmeter Gage156Brake System Warning Light157Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light158Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light158Engine Coolant Temperature Gage159Tire Pressure Light160Malfunction Indicator Lamp160Engine Oil Pressure Gage164Security Light164Fog Lamp Light165Lights On Reminder165Fuel Gage166Driver Information Center (DIC)167DIC Controls and Displays167DIC Warnings and Messages169Other Messages177DIC Vehicle Personalization178Trip Computer182Oil Life Indicator182Audio System(s)182Navigation/Radio System183Radio Personalization with Home and Away Feature183Theft-Deterrent Feature184Audio Steering Wheel Controls184Understanding Radio Reception185Care of Your CDs185Care of Your CD Player185Diversity Antenna System186XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System186Driving Your Vehicle187Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle188Defensive Driving188Drunken Driving188Control of a Vehicle191Braking192Traction Control System (TCS)195Magnetic Ride Control196Limited-Slip Rear Axle196Stabilitrak® System197Steering198Off-Road Recovery201Passing201Loss of Control202Driving at Night204Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads206City Driving209Freeway Driving210Before Leaving on a Long Trip211Highway Hypnosis212Hill and Mountain Roads212Winter Driving214If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow217Towing218Towing Your Vehicle218Recreational Vehicle Towing218Loading Your Vehicle218Loading Your Vehicle221Loading Your Vehicle222Towing a Trailer223Service and Appearance Care225Service227Doing Your Own Service Work227Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle228Fuel228Gasoline Octane228Gasoline Specifications229California Fuel229Additives230Fuels in Foreign Countries230Filling Your Tank231Filling a Portable Fuel Container234Checking Things Under the Hood234Hood Release235Engine Compartment Overview236Engine Oil237Engine Air Cleaner/Filter242Automatic Transmission Fluid243Engine Coolant244Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap247Engine Overheating247Cooling System250Power Steering Fluid256Windshield Washer Fluid257Brakes259Battery262Jump Starting263Rear Axle269Headlamp Aiming270Headlamp Vertical Aiming271Bulb Replacement273Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement273Tires274Run-Flat Tires280Inflation - Tire Pressure281Tire Pressure Monitor System282Tire Inspection and Rotation284When It Is Time for New Tires286Buying New Tires287Uniform Tire Quality Grading288Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance289Wheel Replacement290Tire Chains292Lifting Your Vehicle293If a Tire Goes Flat297Appearance Care299Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle299Care of Safety Belts302Weatherstrips302Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle302Finish Damage304Underbody Maintenance305Chemical Paint Spotting305Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials306Vehicle Identification307Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)307Service Parts Identification Label307Electrical System308Add-On Electrical Equipment308Windshield Wiper Fuses308Power Windows and Other Power Options308Fuses and Circuit Breakers309Capacities and Specifications315Maintenance Schedule317Maintenance Schedule318Introduction318Maintenance Requirements318Your Vehicle and the Environment318Using Your Maintenance Schedule318Scheduled Maintenance320Additional Required Services322Maintenance Footnotes323Owner Checks and Services324At Each Fuel Fill324At Least Once a Month324At Least Once a Year325Recommended Fluids and Lubricants327Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts329Maintenance Record330Customer Assistance Information333Customer Assistance Information334Customer Satisfaction Procedure334Online Owner Center335Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users336Customer Assistance Offices336GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities337Roadside Service337Courtesy Transportation339Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records339Reporting Safety Defects340Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government340Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government341Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors341Service Publications Ordering Information341Index345Size: 2.43 MBPages: 358Language: EnglishOpen manual