service CADILLAC XLR 2004 1.G User Guide

OnStaržSystem
OnStaržuses global positioning system (GPS) satellite
technology, wireless communications, and call centers
to provide you with a wide range of safety, security,
information and convenience services.
A complete OnStar
žuser's guide and the terms and
conditions of the OnStaržSubscription Service
Agreement are included in your vehicle's glove box
literature. For more information, visit www.onstar.com,
contact OnStar
žat 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827),
or press the blue OnStaržbutton to speak to an
OnStaržadvisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
A completed Subscription Service Agreement is required
prior to delivery of OnStar
žservices and prepaid
calling minutes are also required for OnStaržPersonal
Calling and OnStaržVirtual Advisor use. Terms and
conditions of the Subscription Service Agreement can be
found at www.onstar.com.
OnStaržServices
One of the following plans is normally included for a
speci®c duration with each vehicle equipped with
OnStar
ž. You can upgrade or extend your OnStarž
service plan to meet your needs.
Safe and Sound Plan
·
Automatic Noti®cation of Air Bag Deployment
·Emergency Services
·Roadside Assistance
·Stolen Vehicle Assistance
·AccidentAssist
·Remote Door Unlock
·Remote Diagnostics
·Online Concierge
Directions and Connections Plan
·
All Safe and Sound Plan services
·Route Support
·RideAssist
·Information and Convenience Services
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Luxury and Leisure Plan
·
All Direction and Connections Plan services
·Personal Concierge
OnStaržPersonal Calling
With OnStaržPersonal Calling, you have a safer way to
stay connected while driving. It's a hands-free wireless
phone that's integrated into your vehicle. You can place
calls nationwide using voice-activated dialing with no
contracts and no additional roaming charges. To ®nd out
more about OnStar
žPersonal Calling, refer to the
OnStaržuser's guide in your vehicle's glove box, or call
OnStaržat 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827).
OnStaržVirtual Advisor
With OnStaržVirtual Advisor you can listen to the news,
entertainment and informative topics, such as traffic
and weather reports. You are able to listen and reply to
your e-mail through your vehicle's speakers.
OnStaržSteering Wheel Controls
You can use the steering wheel controls with OnStarž.
The controls are located
on the left side of the
steering wheel.
Press the top part of the Talk button to use the voice
activated keypad while in a call using OnStar
žPersonal
Calling. For more information, refer to the OnStarž
user's guide in your vehicle's glove box, or call OnStarž
at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827).
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HomeLinkžTransmitter
HomeLinkž, a combined universal transmitter and
receiver, provides a way to replace up to three
hand-held transmitters used to activate devices such as
gate operators, garage door openers, entry door
locks, security systems and home lighting. Additional
Homelink
žinformation can be found on the internet at
www.homelink.com or by calling 1-800-355-3515.
If your vehicle is equipped with the HomeLink
ž
Transmitter, it complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
Changes and modi®cations to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization
to use this equipment.
Programming the HomeLinkž
Transmitter
Do not use the HomeLinkžTransmitter with any garage
door opener that does not have the ªstop and reverseº
feature. This includes any garage door opener model
manufactured before April 1, 1982. If you have a newer
garage door opener with rolling codes, please be
sure to follow steps 6 through 8 to complete the
programming of your HomeLink
žTransmitter.
Read the instructions completely before attempting to
program the HomeLink
žTransmitter. Because of
the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another
person available to assist you in programming the
transmitter.
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This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Changes or modi®cations to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is an enhancement to
traditional cruise control and is not a safety system. ACC
allows you to keep cruise control engaged in moderate
traffic conditions without having to constantly reset
your cruise control. ACC uses radar to detect a vehicle
directly ahead in your path, within a distance of
328 ft (100 m), and operates at speeds above
25 mph (40 km/h). When it is engaged by the driver,
ACC can apply limited braking or acceleration of
the vehicle automatically to maintain a selected follow
distance to the vehicle ahead. ACC braking is limited to
0.3 g's (2.95 m/sec2) of deceleration, which is
comparable to moderate application of the vehicle's
brakes. To disengage ACC, apply the brake. If there is
no vehicle in your path, your vehicle will react like
traditional cruise control.
{CAUTION:
ACC will not apply hard braking or bring the
vehicle to a complete stop. ACC will not
respond to stopped vehicles, pedestrians or
animals. When you are approaching a vehicle
or object, ACC may not have time to slow your
vehicle enough to avoid a collision. Your
complete attention is always required while
driving and you should be ready to take action
and apply the brakes. For more information,
see
Defensive Driving on page 4-2.
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ACC may detect a vehicle that is not in your lane and
apply the brakes.
ACC may occasionally provide a driver alert and/or
braking that you consider unnecessary. ACC could
respond to signs, guardrails and other stationary objects
when entering or exiting a curve. This is normal
operation. Your vehicle does not need service.
Highway Exit Ramps
{CAUTION:
ACC may lose track of the vehicle ahead and
accelerate up to your set speed while entering
or on highway exit ramps. You could be
startled by this acceleration and even lose
control of the vehicle. So, disengage ACC
before entering a highway exit ramp. Do not
use ACC on exit ramps.
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Disengaging ACC
To disengage ACC, apply the brake pedal or move the
ACC switch to off. ACC information on the HUD will
not display when ACC is not engaged.
Erasing Set Speed Memory
When you turn the ACC switch or the ignition off, your
ACC set speed memory is erased.
Other Messages
There are three messages that may appear in the
Driver Information Center (DIC). They are SERVICE
RADAR CRUISE, CRUISE NOT READY and CLEAN
RADAR CRUISE. These messages will only appear
to indicate a problem if ACC is active. See
DIC
Warnings and Messages on page 3-57for more
information.
You may also see CRUISE SPEED LIMITED displayed
in the HUD. See
Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 3-27for more information.
Cleaning the System
The radar can become blocked by snow, ice or dirt. If
so, you may need to turn off the engine and clean
the lens. Remember, do not use ACC in icy conditions,
or when visibility is low, such as in fog, rain or snow.
The lens is located on the driver's side of the front
fascia.
After cleaning the fascia lens, try to engage the ACC. If
this does not ®x the problem, you may have to
remove the fascia lens and clean the inside of the
fascia lens and radar lens.
To clean the inside of the fascia lens and radar lens,
insert a screwdriver or similar object into one of
the small slots on the inboard side of the lens and pop
the lens out. After cleaning the lens, set the lens
back in place and press until it snaps in.
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Air Bag Readiness Light
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument
panel, which shows a deployed air bag symbol.
The system checks the air bag's electrical system for
malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical
problem. The system check includes the air bag
modules, the wiring and the diagnostic module. For
more information on the air bag system, see
Air
Bag Systems on page 1-36.
This light will come on
when you start your
vehicle, and it will ¯ash for
a few seconds. Then
the light should go out.
This means the system
is ready.If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the
vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your air
bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle
serviced right away.
{CAUTION:
If the air bag readiness light stays on after you
start your vehicle, it means the air bag system
may not be working properly. The air bags in
your vehicle may not in¯ate in a crash, or they
could even in¯ate without a crash. To help
avoid injury to yourself or others, have your
vehicle serviced right away if the air bag
readiness light stays on after you start your
vehicle.
The air bag readiness light should ¯ash for a few
seconds when you turn the vehicle on. If the light does
not come on then, have it ®xed so it will be ready to
warn you if there is a problem.
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{CAUTION:
If the air bag readiness light ever comes on
when you have turned off the air bags, it
means that something may be wrong with the
air bag system. The passenger's air bags
could in¯ate even though the switch is off. If
this ever happens, do not let anyone whom the
national government has identi®ed as a
member of a passenger air bag risk group sit
in the passenger's position (for example, do
not secure a rear-facing child restraint in your
vehicle) until you have your vehicle serviced.
See
Air Bag Off Switch on page 1-44.
Voltmeter Gage
When the vehicle is in
accessory mode, the
voltmeter shows the
voltage output of your
battery. When the engine
is running, it shows
the voltage output of the
charging system.
The reading will change as the rate of charge changes
(with engine speed, for example), but if the voltmeter
reads at 9 volts or below, your instrument panel cluster
and other systems may shut down. The Driver
Information Center (DIC) will read LOW VOLTAGE
when your vehicle is at 10 volts or below. Have
it checked right away. Driving with the voltmeter reading
at 10 volts or below could drain your battery and
disable your vehicle.
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Brake System Warning Light
Your vehicle's hydraulic brake system is divided into two
parts. If one part is not working, the other part can
still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you
need both parts working well.
This light should come on when you start the engine. If
it does not come on then, have it ®xed so it will be
ready to warn you if there is a problem.
If this warning light stays on after you start the engine,
the parking brake may still be set or there could be
a brake problem. Refer to
Parking Brake on page 2-26to see if it is set. If the parking brake is not set, have
your brake system inspected right away.If the light comes on while you are driving and you have
a LOW BRAKE FLUID message showing on the DIC,
pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that
the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go
closer to the ¯oor. It may take longer to stop. If the light
is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See
Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-32.
{CAUTION:
Your brake system may not be working
properly if the brake system warning light is
on. Driving with the brake system warning light
on can lead to an accident. If the light is still
on after you have pulled off the road and
stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for
service. United States
Canada
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Anti-Lock Brake System
Warning Light
With the anti-lock brake
system, the light will come
on when your engine is
started and may stay on for
several seconds. That is
normal.
If the light stays on, turn the ignition off. Or, if the light
comes on when you are driving, stop as soon as
possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine
again to reset the system. If the light still stays on,
or comes on again while you are driving, your vehicle
needs service. If the regular brake system warning light
is not on, you still have brakes, but you do not have
anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning
light is also on, you do not have anti-lock brakes
and there is a problem with your regular brakes. See
ªService ABSº under
DIC Warnings and Messages
on page 3-57.
The anti-lock brake system warning light will come on
brie¯y when you turn the ignition on. This is normal.
If the light does not come on then, have it ®xed so it will
be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light
This light should come on
brie¯y as you start the
engine. If the light does not
come on then, have it
®xed so it will be ready to
warn you if there is a
problem.
The light will also come on while the Stabilitrak
žsystem
warms up and the STABILITRAK WARMING message
will be displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC).
If it stays on, or comes on and the DIC shows a
SERVICE TRACTION SYS message when you are
driving, there is a problem with your TCS and your
vehicle needs service. When this light is on, the system
will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.
If the driver turns off TCS by pressing the button on
the console, the TCS system light will come on and the
TRACTION SYSTEM-OFF message will show on
the DIC.
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