park assist CADILLAC XLR 2004 1.G Owners Manual

Keys...............................................................2-2
Keyless Access System...................................2-3
Keyless Access System Operation....................2-4
Doors and Locks.............................................2-8
Door Locks....................................................2-8
Power Door Locks........................................2-10
Programmable Automatic Door Locks..............2-10
Lockout Protection........................................2-11
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-11
Trunk..........................................................2-11
Windows........................................................2-14
Power Windows............................................2-15
Sun Visors...................................................2-16
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-17
Theft-Deterrent System..................................2-17
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-19
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-19
Ignition Positions..........................................2-19
Starting Your Engine.....................................2-20
Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-21
Automatic Transmission Operation...................2-23
Parking Brake..............................................2-26
Shifting Into Park (P).....................................2-28
Shifting Out of Park (P).................................2-30
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-31Engine Exhaust............................................2-31
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked. . . .2-32
Mirrors...........................................................2-33
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with OnStar
ž............................................2-33
Outside Power Heated Mirrors........................2-33
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror..................2-34
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror.....................2-34
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-34
OnStar
žSystem.............................................2-35
HomeLinkžTransmitter...................................2-37
Programming the HomeLinkžTransmitter.........2-37
Storage Areas................................................2-41
Glove Box...................................................2-41
Cupholder(s)................................................2-41
Center Console Storage Area.........................2-41
Map Pocket.................................................2-42
Floor Mats...................................................2-42
Rear Storage Area........................................2-43
Convenience Net..........................................2-43
Retractable Hardtop........................................2-44
Lowering the Retractable Hardtop...................2-44
Raising the Retractable Hardtop......................2-45
Vehicle Personalization...................................2-53
Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel.......2-53
Section 2 Features and Controls
2-1

Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
The driver's side mirror will adjust for the glare of
headlamps behind you. This feature is controlled by the
on and off settings on the inside automatic dimming
rearview mirror. See
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror with OnStaržon page 2-33.
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror
The passenger's side mirror is also capable of
performing the curb view assist feature. This feature will
cause the mirror to tilt to a factory programmed
position when the vehicle is in REVERSE (R). This
feature may be useful in allowing you to view the curb
when you are parallel parking.
If further adjustment is needed after the mirror is tilted,
the mirror switch may be used. The mirror will then
return to this new position when the vehicle is shifted
into REVERSE (R).When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (R) and a
®ve-second delay has occurred, the passenger's
side mirror will return to its original position.
This feature can be enabled/disabled through the Driver
Information Center (DIC). See ªPark Assistº under
DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-66for more
information.
Outside Convex Mirror
Your passenger's side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror's surface is curved so you can see more from the
driver's seat.
{CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder
before changing lanes.
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Keep the original transmitter for use in other vehicles as
well as for future HomeLinkžprogramming. It is also
recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle,
the programmed HomeLink
žbuttons should be erased
for security purposes. Refer to ªErasing HomeLinkž
Buttonsº or, for assistance, contact HomeLinkžon the
internet at: www.homelink.com or by calling
1-800-355-3515.
Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage
door or gate operator you are programming. When
programming a garage door, it is advised to park outside
of the garage.
It is recommended that a new battery be installed in
your hand-held transmitter for quicker and more
accurate transmission of the radio frequency.
Your vehicle's engine should be turned off while
programming the transmitter. Follow these steps to
program up to three channels:
1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons,
releasing only when the indicator light begins to
¯ash, after 20 seconds. Do not hold down the
buttons for longer than 30 seconds and do not
repeat this step to program a second and/or third
transmitter to the remaining two HomeLink
žbuttons.
2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter about
1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink
ž
buttons while keeping the indicator light in view.3. Simultaneously press and hold both the desired
button on HomeLink
žand the hand-held transmitter
button. Do not release the buttons until Step 4
has been completed.
Some entry gates and garage door openers may
require you to substitute Step 3 with the procedure
noted in ªGate Operator and Canadian
Programmingº later in this section.
4. The indicator light will ¯ash slowly at ®rst and then
rapidly after HomeLink
žsuccessfully receives the
frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter.
Release both buttons.
5. Press and hold the newly-trained HomeLink
žbutton
and observe the indicator light.
If the indicator light stays on constantly,
programming is complete and your device should
activate when the HomeLink
žbutton is pressed and
released.
To program the remaining two HomeLink
žbuttons,
begin with Step 2 under ªProgramming HomeLinkž.º
Do not repeat Step 1 as this will erase all of the
programmed channels.
If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds
and then turns to a constant light, continue with
Steps 6 through 8 following to complete the
programming of a rolling-code equipped device
(most commonly, a garage door opener).
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-2
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-4
Other Warning Devices...................................3-4
Horn.............................................................3-5
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering
Column......................................................3-5
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-5
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-22
Interior Lamps..............................................3-25
Head-Up Display (HUD).................................3-27
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)............3-30
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-32
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-33
Climate Controls............................................3-33
Dual Climate Control System..........................3-33
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-38
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-38
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-39
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-40
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-41
Trip Odometer..............................................3-41
Tachometer.................................................3-41
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-41
Air Bag Readiness Light................................3-42
Air Bag Off Light..........................................3-43
Voltmeter Gage............................................3-44
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-45
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-46Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light . . .3-46
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-47
Tire Pressure Light.......................................3-48
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-48
Engine Oil Pressure Gage.............................3-52
Security Light...............................................3-52
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-53
Lights On Reminder......................................3-53
Fuel Gage...................................................3-54
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-55
DIC Controls and Displays.............................3-55
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-57
Other Messages...........................................3-65
DIC Vehicle Personalization............................3-66
Trip Computer................................................3-70
Oil Life Indicator...........................................3-70
Audio System(s).............................................3-70
Navigation/Radio System...............................3-71
Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................3-71
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.......................3-71
Radio Reception...........................................3-72
Care of Your CDs.........................................3-72
Care of Your CD Player................................3-72
Diversity Antenna System..............................3-73
XMŸ Satellite Radio Antenna System.............3-73
Section 3 Instrument Panel
3-1

Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA)
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist can help you to
determine how close an object is to your rear bumper
within a given area, making parking easier.
{CAUTION:
Even with the Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist
system, the driver must check carefully before
backing up. The system does not operate
above typical backing speeds of 3 mph
(5 km/h) while parking. And, the system does
not detect objects that are more than 5 feet
(1.5 meters) behind the vehicle.
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)
So, unless you check carefully behind you
before and when you back up, you could strike
children, pedestrians, bicyclists or pets behind
you, and they could be injured or killed.
Whether or not you are using rear park assist,
always check carefully behind your vehicle
before you back up and then watch closely as
you do.
The URPA display is
located inside the vehicle,
below the rear window.
It has three color-coded
lights that can be seen
through the rearview mirror
or by turning around.
3-30

Auto Unlock
This feature automatically unlocks either the driver's
door or both doors, depending on the setting, when the
shift lever is moved to PARK (P).
The DIC will display AUTO UNLOCK OFF, AUTO
UNLOCK DRIVER or AUTO UNLOCK BOTH. Press the
OPTIONS button to change the setting.
Park Assist
This feature tilts the passenger's side mirror downward
when the shifter is moved to REVERSE (R). This
can help you to see the curb while backing up. If you
adjust the mirror while in REVERSE (R), the new
position will be saved as the park assist position.
The DIC will display PARK ASSIST OFF or PARK
ASSIST ON.
Language
This feature allows you to select the language the DIC
and Head-Up Display (HUD), uses to display
messages.
The DIC will display ENGLISH, FRENCH, GERMAN,
ITALIAN, JAPANESE or SPANISH. Press the OPTIONS
button to change the setting.
If you become stuck in a language that you do not
understand, hold the OPTIONS and RESET button for
®ve seconds. The DIC will scroll through all available
languages for as long as the buttons are held.
Each language option will display in its own language.
For example, English will be displayed as ENGLISH,
Spanish as ESPANOL, etc. When the desired language
is available, release the buttons and the DIC will set
to this language.
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To turn the system off,
press and hold the traction
control button on the
console for ®ve seconds
with the vehicle stopped.
You can turn the
system back on at any
time by pressing the
button.
The DIC will display the appropriate message when you
push the button, either TRAC/STABILITRAK ON or
TRAC/STABILITRAK OFF.Steering
Power Steering
If you lose power steering assist because the engine
stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but
it will take much more effort.
Magnetic Speed Variable Assist
Steering
Your vehicle is equipped with a steering system that
continuously adjusts the effort you feel when steering at
all vehicle speeds. It provides ease when parking,
yet a ®rm, solid feel at highway speeds.
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B
Battery..........................................................5-38
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-7
Battery Run-Down Protection............................3-26
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-25
Brake
Parking......................................................2-26
System Warning Light..................................3-45
Brake Fluid....................................................5-35
Brake Wear...................................................5-37
Brakes..........................................................5-35
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-19
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-49
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-46
Buying New Tires...........................................5-63
C
Cadillac Owner PrivilegesŸ............................... 7-6
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
Canada ± Customer Assistance.......................... 7-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Speci®cations............................5-91Carbon Monoxide...................2-11, 2-31, 4-28, 4-37
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-78
Your CD Player...........................................3-72
Your CDs ...................................................3-72
Cellular Phone Usage......................................3-72
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-41
Chains, Tires..................................................5-68
Check Engine Light.........................................3-48
Checking Coolant............................................5-22
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-13
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-81
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-23
Infants and Young Children...........................1-20
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-27
Older Children.............................................1-18
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-29
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Passenger Seat Position...........................1-31
Top Strap...................................................1-27
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-33
2

Older Children, Restraints................................1-18
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
žPersonal Calling.................................2-36
OnStaržServices............................................2-35
OnStaržSteering Wheel Controls......................2-36
OnStaržSystem.............................................2-35
OnStaržVirtual Advisor....................................2-36
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-4
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-38
Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................2-34
Convex Mirror.............................................2-34
Curb View Assist Mirror................................2-34
Power Heated Mirrors..................................2-33
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode . . . 5-23
Overseas ± Customer Assistance........................ 7-4
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-8
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner's Information........................................7-12
P
Park Aid........................................................3-30
Park Assist....................................................3-69
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-28
Shifting Out of............................................2-30Parking
Assist........................................................3-30
Brake........................................................2-26
Over Things That Burn.................................2-31
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-38
Passenger Position, Safety Belts.......................1-17
Passing.........................................................4-15
Passive Locking..............................................3-68
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-7
Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-32
Door Locks.................................................2-10
Eight-Way Seats........................................... 1-2
Electrical System.........................................5-84
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-3
Steering Fluid.............................................5-32
Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column....... 3-5
Windows....................................................2-15
Power Steering...............................................4-12
Pretensioners, Safety Belt................................1-17
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-10
Programming the HomeLink
žTransmitter...........2-37
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.......... 1-8
9

U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...............3-30
Underhood Fuse Block....................................5-88
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-72
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-64
United States ± Customer Assistance.................. 7-4
Using Cleaner on Fabric..................................5-76
Using HomeLink
ž...........................................2-40
V
Valet Lockout Switch.......................................2-18
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-32
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders.................................................... 7-8
Vehicle Identi®cation
Number (VIN).............................................5-83
Service Parts Identi®cation Label...................5-83
Vehicle Personalization
DIC ...........................................................3-66
Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel......2-53Vehicle Storage..............................................5-38
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-38
Visors...........................................................2-16
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-44
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-39
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-57
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-4
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-4
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washing Your Vehicle......................................5-78
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-14
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-17
What to Use..................................5-21, 5-33, 5-45
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-65
Replacement...............................................5-66
When to Add Engine Oil..................................5-14
When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life
System).....................................................5-16
When to Check..............................................5-58
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