clock CADILLAC XLR 2005 1.G Owners Manual
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5. Push and hold the top of
the retractable hardtop
button located behind the
shift lever. The windows
will automatically lower
and the top will raise.
A chime will sound
when the top has
raised completely.
After the top is fully raised, release the retractable
hardtop button. If you press the button again within ve
seconds, the windows will automatically close.
If your radio is on, you may notice a brief mute in
sound. This is normal and due to a new audio system
equalization being loaded for the vehicle with the
top raised.
Under certain conditions, the Driver Information Center
(DIC) may display a message regarding the retractable
hardtop. If this happens, seeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 3-64for more information.If your vehicle has a power loss, such as a dead
battery, you can still raise the top manually by doing
the following:
1. Lower both sun visors and open both doors.
2. Use the key to open the trunk. SeeKeys on page 2-2
andTrunk on page 2-13for more information.
3. Raise the trunk by hand.
4. Remove the wrench located inside the passenger’s
side storage compartment.
5. Find the hydraulic pump
under the carpet on the
rear driver’s side of
the trunk. Open the
valve by turning it
counterclockwise with
your hand until it stops.
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8. Push both sides of the rear tonneau over-center link
up until they stop to lock the linkage.
9. Close the hydraulic pump valve by turning it
clockwise with your hand until it stops.10. Remove the upright center storage compartment.
Use the wrench to remove the four screws holding
the storage area in place.
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13. Reach in from the side of the vehicle and under the
top to remove the headliner plug. The plug will be
located in the center of the top near the front.
14. Insert the wrench into the bolt beneath the plug
location. Turn the wrench about one-quarter turn
counterclockwise until it stops while gently pulling up
on the center of the top to release it.15. Hold the top in the front and side and lift the top out
of the stored position.
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18. While sitting in the driver’s seat, pull down on the
rear of the top.19. While holding the rear
of the top down, insert
the wrench into the
bolt in the plug opening
in the headliner.
Turn the wrench
counterclockwise until it
stops to fully open
the latch jaws around
the pins.
20. Pull down on the roof with the latch rotated open.
Turn the wrench clockwise until it stops to lock the
top into position. Push up on the roof. If it moves
away from the windshield header it is not latched
and you will need to repeat the previous steps.
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