key CADILLAC XLR 2006 1.G Owners Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-2
Safety Belts
.............................................. 1-5
Child Restraints
.......................................1-18
Airbag System
.........................................1-32
Restraint System Check
............................1-45
Features and Controls..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-2
Doors and Locks
....................................... 2-9
Windows
.................................................2-15
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................2-18
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........2-20
Mirrors
....................................................2-35
OnStar
®System
......................................2-38
Universal Home Remote System
................2-40
Storage Areas
.........................................2-45
Retractable Hardtop
..................................2-47
Vehicle Personalization
.............................2-56
Instrument Panel............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
......................................3-41
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........3-48
Driver Information Center (DIC)
..................3-64
Trip Computer
.........................................3-82
Audio System(s)
.......................................3-82Navigation System.......................................... 4-1
Overview
.................................................. 4-2
Features and Controls
..............................4-10
Navigation Audio System
...........................4-51
Voice Recognition
....................................4-75
Driving Your Vehicle....................................... 5-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
..... 5-2
Towing
...................................................5-37
Service and Appearance Care.......................... 6-1
Service
..................................................... 6-3
Fuel
......................................................... 6-4
Checking Things Under the Hood
...............6-10
Rear Axle
...............................................6-44
Headlamp Aiming
.....................................6-45
Bulb Replacement
....................................6-48
Windshield Replacement
...........................6-49
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........6-49
Tires
......................................................6-50
Appearance Care
.....................................6-76
Vehicle Identication
.................................6-85
Electrical System
......................................6-86
Capacities and Specications
.....................6-92
Maintenance Schedule..................................... 7-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 7-2
Customer Assistance and Information.............. 8-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 8-2
Reporting Safety Defects
...........................8-13
Index................................................................ 1
2006 Cadillac XLR / XLR-V Owner ManualM

To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.
The belt should go back out of the way.
Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the
way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the
belt and your vehicle.
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant
women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to
be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts.
A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt,
and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible,
below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy.
The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother.
When a safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely that
the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women,
as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is
wearing them properly.
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Keys...............................................................2-2
Keyless Access System...................................2-4
Keyless Access System Operation....................2-5
Doors and Locks.............................................2-9
Door Locks....................................................2-9
Power Door Locks........................................2-11
Automatic Door Lock.....................................2-11
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock.............2-12
Lockout Protection........................................2-12
Trunk..........................................................2-12
Windows........................................................2-15
Power Windows............................................2-16
Sun Visors...................................................2-18
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-18
Theft-Deterrent System..................................2-18
Valet Lockout Switch.....................................2-20
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-20
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-20
Ignition Positions..........................................2-21
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)...................2-22
Starting the Engine.......................................2-22
Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-24
Automatic Transmission Operation...................2-25
Parking Brake..............................................2-29
Shifting Into Park (P).....................................2-30
Shifting Out of Park (P).................................2-32Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-33
Engine Exhaust............................................2-34
Running the Engine While Parked...................2-34
Mirrors...........................................................2-35
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
OnStar
®...................................................2-35
Outside Power Heated Mirrors........................2-36
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror..................2-36
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror.....................2-37
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-37
OnStar
®System.............................................2-38
Universal Home Remote System......................2-40
Universal Home Remote System Operation......2-41
Storage Areas................................................2-45
Glove Box...................................................2-45
Cupholder(s)................................................2-45
Center Console Storage Area.........................2-45
Map Pocket.................................................2-45
Floor Mats...................................................2-45
Rear Storage Area........................................2-46
Convenience Net..........................................2-46
Retractable Hardtop........................................2-47
Lowering the Retractable Hardtop...................2-47
Raising the Retractable Hardtop......................2-48
Vehicle Personalization...................................2-56
Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel.......2-56
Section 2 Features and Controls
2-1

Keys
{CAUTION:
Leaving children unattended in a vehicle is
dangerous, but it is even more dangerous if
the keyless access transmitter is also left in
the vehicle. A child or others could be badly
injured or even killed.
They could operate the power windows or
other controls or even make the vehicle move.
If they started the engine and moved the shift
lever out of PARK (P), that would release the
parking brake.
Do not leave the keyless access transmitter in
a vehicle with children.
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There is a key that works
the glove box and can
open the trunk if vehicle
power is lost. SeeTrunk
on page 2-12for more
information.Your vehicle has a keyless access system with
pushbutton start. SeeIgnition Positions on page 2-21
for information on starting the vehicle.
Notice:If you ever lose your transmitter(s) and/or
key, it could be difficult to get into your vehicle.
You may even have to damage your vehicle to get
in. Be sure you have a spare transmitter and/or key.
In an emergency, contact Cadillac Roadside Assistance.
SeeRoadside Service on page 8-6.
2-3

Keyless Access System
Your vehicle has a Keyless Access System that
operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with
Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
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.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Changes or modications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.If you ever notice a decrease in the keyless access
transmitter range, try doing one of the following:Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. You may need to stand closer during
rainy or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may
be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the
left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and
try again.
Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See “Battery Replacement” under
Keyless Access System Operation on page 2-5.
Check to make sure that an electronic device such
as a cellular phone or lap top computer is not
causing interference.
If you are still having trouble, see your dealer or a
qualied technician for service.
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Keyless Access System Operation
Your vehicle has a Keyless Access System that allows
you to lock and unlock your doors, unlock your trunk lid
and disarm or arm your theft-deterrent system. The range
distance is as much as 100 feet (30 m) away.
Your vehicle comes with
two transmitters, and up
to four can be matched
to your vehicle. See
“Matching Transmitter(s)
to Your Vehicle” later
in this section.
Q(Lock):Press this button to lock the doors.
The indicator light on the door will ash once. If this
button is pressed twice, the doors will lock, the light
will ash once and the horn will sound once.
K(Unlock):Press this button once to unlock the
driver’s door. The indicator light on the door will ash
twice. Press the button twice within 10 seconds to
unlock both doors. If it is dark enough outside, your
interior lamps will come on.
Your memory settings may also be recalled when
you press the unlock button on the keyless access
transmitter. SeeMemory Seat, Mirrors and Steering
Wheel on page 2-56for more information.
G(Trunk):Press and hold this button for
approximately one second to open the trunk while the
engine is turned off or the shift lever is in PARK (P).
2-5

Matching Transmitter(s) to
Your Vehicle
Each keyless access transmitter is coded to prevent
another transmitter from working with your vehicle.
If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be
purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any
remaining transmitters with you when you go to your
dealer. Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter,
the lost transmitter will not work with your vehicle.
Each vehicle can have a maximum of four transmitters
matched to it.
To match a new transmitter to your vehicle when you
have a recognized transmitter, do the following:
1. The vehicle must be off.
2. Have the recognized and new, unrecognized
transmitters on your person.3. Go to the rear of the vehicle and insert the vehicle
key into the key cylinder located on the lower
rear fascia on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
SeeTrunk on page 2-12for more information on
the key cylinder.
4. Open the trunk.
5. Turn the key ve times within ve seconds.
6. The Driver Information Center (DIC) will display
READY FOR FOB #X. X can be 2, 3 or 4.
7. Place the new, unrecognized transmitter in the
glove box transmitter pocket with the buttons
facing to the right.
8. Once the transmitter is programmed, a beep will
sound. The DIC will display READY FOR #X,
where X can be 3 or 4, or MAX # FOBS LEARNED.
9. Press the ACC button.
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The Canadian immobilizer standard requires Canadian
owners to see their GM dealer for matching new
transmitters when a recognized transmitter is not
available. United States owners are permitted to match
a new transmitter to their vehicle when a recognized
transmitter is not available. The procedure will require
three ten minute cycles to complete the matching
process. Do the following:
1. The vehicle must be off.
2. Place the new, unrecognized transmitter in the
glove box transmitter pocket with the buttons
facing to the right.
3. Go to the rear of the vehicle and insert the vehicle
key into the key cylinder located on the lower rear
fascia on the driver’s side of the vehicle. SeeTrunk
on page 2-12for more information on the key
cylinder.
4. Open the trunk.
5. Turn the key ve times within ve seconds.
6. The DIC message will display OFF-ACC TO LEARN.
7. Press the ACC button.
8. The DIC will read WAIT 10 MINUTES and will
count down to zero, one minute at a time.9. The DIC will display OFF-ACC TO LEARN again.
10. Press the ACC button.
11. The DIC will read WAIT 10 MINUTES and will
count down to zero, one minute at a time.
12. The DIC will display OFF-ACC TO LEARN again.
13. Press the ACC button.
14. The DIC will read WAIT 10 MINUTES and will
count down to zero, one minute at a time.
15. A beep will sound and the DIC will read READY
FOR FOB #1. At this time, all previously known
transmitters have been erased.
16. Once the transmitter is recognized and
programmed, a beep will sound and the DIC will
display READY FOR FOB #2.
If you have additional transmitters to program, take
transmitter 1 out of the transmitter pocket and place
transmitter 2 in the pocket. This can be done repeatedly
until up to four transmitters have been programmed.
The DIC will then display MAX # FOBS LEARNED and
will exit the programming mode.
When you are done programming transmitters, press
the ACC button.
2-7

Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your keyless access
transmitter should last about three years.
You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter will not
work at the normal range in any location. If you have
to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,
it is probably time to change the battery.
A weak battery may also cause the DIC to display
NO FOBS DETECTED when you try to start the vehicle.
If this happens, place the transmitter in the glove box
transmitter pocket with the buttons facing to the right.
Then, with the vehicle in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N),
press the brake pedal and the START button. Although
this will start the vehicle, it is recommended that you
replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible.
The DIC may display FOB BATTERY LOW.
Notice:When replacing the battery, use care not
to touch any of the circuitry. Static from your
body transferred to these surfaces may damage
the transmitter.1. Insert a coin or similar object into the slot on the
back of the transmitter and gently pry apart the
front and back.
2. Gently pull the battery out of the transmitter.
3. Put the new battery in the transmitter, positive (+)
side up. Use a battery, type CR2032, or equivalent.
4. Reassemble the transmitter. Make sure to put
it together so water will not get in.
5. Test the transmitter.
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