CADILLAC XLR 2009 1.G Owners Manual

18. 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.
19. Pull down on the roof with the latch turned 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.20. From outside the vehicle, push down on both rear
corners of the top to make sure it is completely
locked into place.
21. From inside the vehicle, reach behind the headrest
and gently pull the wings out a small amount.
Then, fold the front tonneau to the closed position.
22. Manually close the trunk.
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✍NOTES
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Horn .............................................................3-6
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering
Column......................................................3-6
Heated Steering Wheel...................................3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-7
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-7
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-8
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-8
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-8
Rainsense™ Wipers.......................................3-9
Windshield Washer.......................................3-10
Headlamp Washer........................................3-11
Cruise Control..............................................3-11
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................3-14
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-26
Wiper Activated Headlamps............................3-27Headlamps on Reminder................................3-27
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-27
Adaptive Forward Lighting System...................3-28
Fog Lamps ..................................................3-28
Twilight Sentinel
®..........................................3-29
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver........................3-30
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-30
Courtesy Lamps...........................................3-30
Entry/Exit Lighting.........................................3-30
Reading Lamps............................................3-30
Battery Run-Down Protection..........................3-31
Head-Up Display (HUD).................................3-31
Accessory Power Outlet(s).............................3-34
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter......................3-35
Climate Controls............................................3-36
Dual Climate Control System..........................3-36
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-40
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-41
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-41
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-42
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-43
Trip Odometer..............................................3-43
Tachometer.................................................3-43
Safety Belt Reminders...................................3-44
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-44
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator...................3-45
Charging System Light..................................3-46
Voltmeter Gage............................................3-46
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-47
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light.....3-48
StabiliTrak
®/Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light...........................................3-48
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-49
Tire Pressure Light.......................................3-50
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-50
Engine Oil Pressure Gage.............................3-54
Security Light...............................................3-55
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-55Lights On Reminder......................................3-55
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-55
Fuel Gage...................................................3-56
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-57
DIC Operation and Displays...........................3-57
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-60
Other Messages...........................................3-70
DIC Vehicle Personalization............................3-72
Trip Computer................................................3-76
Oil Life Indicator...........................................3-76
Audio System(s).............................................3-76
Bluetooth®...................................................3-77
Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................3-88
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.......................3-88
Radio Reception...........................................3-90
Care of Your CDs.........................................3-91
Care of the CD Player...................................3-91
Diversity Antenna System..............................3-91
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System.............3-91
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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✍NOTES
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Instrument Panel Overview
XLR shown, XLR-V similar
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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A.Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 3-31orInstrument
Panel Brightness on page 3-30.
B.Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.Cruise
Control on page 3-11.Exterior Lamps on page 3-26.
Fog Lamps on page 3-28.
C.Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-42.
D.Windshield Wipers on page 3-8andWindshield
Washer on page 3-10.
E. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls/Interior
Lamps. SeeDIC Operation and Displays on
page 3-57.
F.Outlet Adjustment on page 3-40.
G.Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
H.Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-88.
Adaptive Cruise Control on page 3-14(If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel on page 3-7. Voice
Commands. SeeOnStar
®System on page 2-42.I.Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column
on page 3-6.
J.Horn on page 3-6.
K.Ignition Positions on page 2-24.
L. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission Operation
on page 2-28.
M.Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5-8.
N.Retractable Hardtop on page 2-54.
O.Cupholders on page 2-53.
P. Cigarette Lighter. SeeAshtray(s) and Cigarette
Lighter on page 3-35.
Q.Dual Climate Control System on page 3-36.
R. Audio/Navigation System. SeeNavigation System
Overview on page 4-2.
S.Glove Box on page 2-53.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
The hazard warning ashers warns others that you have
a problem. The button is located near the center of
the instrument panel.
|:Press to make the front and rear turn signal lamps
ash on and off. Press again to turn the ashers off.
The hazard warning ashers work no matter what mode
the ignition is in, even if the ignition is turned off.
When the hazard warning ashers are on, the turn
signals will not work.
Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols on the steering
wheel pad to sound the horn.
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic
Steering Column
The power tilt and
telescope wheel control is
located on the outboard
side of the steering
column.
To operate the power tilt feature, push the control up
and the steering wheel tilts up. Push the control
down and the steering wheel goes down.
Push the control forward and the steering wheel moves
toward the front of the vehicle. Push the control rearward
and the steering wheel moves toward the rear of the
vehicle. To set the memory position, seeDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 3-72andMemory Seat, Mirrors
and Steering Wheel on page 1-3.
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Heated Steering Wheel
For vehicles with a heated steering wheel, the button for
this feature is located on the steering wheel.
(:Press to turn the heated steering wheel on or off.
A light on the button displays when the feature is
turned on.
The steering wheel takes about three minutes to start
heating.
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
G: Turn and Lane-Change Signals
3: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
#: Fog Lamps
I: Cruise Control
P: Exterior Lamps Control
Flash-to-Pass Feature. SeeFlash-to-Pass on
page 3-8.
Information for these features is on the pages following.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
An arrow on the instrument
panel cluster ashes in the
direction of the turn or
lane change.
Move the multifunction lever all the way up or down to
signal a turn.
Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ash to
signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane
change is complete.
The lever returns to its starting position whenever it is
released.
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If after signaling a turn or a lane change the arrows
ash rapidly or do not come on, a signal bulb could be
burned out.
Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out,
check the fuses. SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers
on page 6-83.
Turn Signal on Chime
A chime will remind you if the turn signal is left on for
more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km) of driving.
If you need to leave the turn signal on for more than
3/4 mile (1.2 km), turn off the signal and then turn it
back on.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Push the turn signal lever all the way forward to
change the headlamps from low beam to high beam.
When the high beams are on, this light
$appears on
the instrument panel cluster.
Pull the lever rearward to change the headlamps back
to low beam.
Flash-to-Pass
This feature lets you use the high-beam headlamps to
signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass.
Pull and hold the turn signal lever toward you to use.
When you do, the following will occur:
If the low-beam headlamps are on, the high-beam
headlamps will turn on. They will stay on as long as
you hold the lever there. Release the lever to turn
them off.
If the headlamps are on high-beam, they will switch
to low-beam. To return to high beam, push the lever
away from you.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper lever is located on the right side of
the steering column.
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