keyless CADILLAC XLR 2009 1.G Owner's Manual

DIC Vehicle Personalization
The vehicle has personalization capabilities that allow
you to program certain features to a preferred setting for
up to two drivers. The back of the keyless access
transmitters are labelled 1 or 2.
The current driver preferences are recalled when one of
the following occurs:
The lock or unlock button on the keyless access
transmitter, programmed as 1 or 2, is pressed.
The appropriate memory button, 1 or 2, located on
the driver seat is pressed. SeeMemory Seat,
Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 1-3for more
information.
A valid keyless access transmitter is detected upon
opening the driver door.
If more than one valid keyless access transmitter is
detected upon opening the driver door, the driver
preferences for the lowest driver number will be recalled.
If a keyless access transmitter is programmed as
#3 or #4, the personalization system will not recognize
the transmitter. The Driver Information Center (DIC)
will not display a current driver number and the features
that are normally programmed through the DIC will
be set to the default states. Also, if the OPTIONS button
is pressed, the DIC does not display the menus used
to set personalizations, but instead displays OPTIONS
UNAVAILABLE for a few seconds.
Feature Programming
To change feature preferences, make sure the vehicle
is running and in P (Park). To avoid excessive drain
on the battery, it is recommended that the headlamps
are turned off. Press the OPTIONS button and the Driver
Information Center (DIC) will display the current driver
for a few seconds, then display the rst personalization
menu item. You can now use the OPTIONS button
to change the setting of the displayed feature. Press the
top or bottom of the information button to scroll up or
down the list of features. When you get to a feature you
want to change, press the OPTIONS button again.
When you are nished, press the RESET button to exit
the personalization menu. If no button is pressed within
45 seconds, the DIC will exit the personalization menu.
The following are DIC options that will be available in the
personalization menu.
Auto Recall
This feature allows the steering column, outside mirrors
and the driver seat to automatically move to the
current driver’s set position when the engine starts.
The DIC will display AUTO RECALL OFF or AUTO
RECALL ON. Press the OPTIONS button to change
the setting.
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Auto Exit Recall
This feature allows the steering column and driver seat
to automatically move to the current driver’s exit
position when one of the following occurs:
The vehicle is turned off or in RAP or accessory
mode and the driver’s door is opened.
The vehicle is turned off or in RAP and the unlock
button on the keyless access transmitter is
pressed.
The DIC will display AUTO EXIT RECALL OFF or
AUTO EXIT RECALL ON. Press the OPTIONS button
to change the setting.
Approach Lights
This feature activates the parking lamps, front fog lamps
and back-up lamps during low light periods when the
unlock button on the keyless access transmitter is
pressed, both doors are closed and the vehicle is off or
in RAP. The lamps remain on for 20 seconds or until
a door is opened, the lock button on the keyless access
transmitter is pressed or the vehicle is no longer off
or in RAP.
The DIC will display APPROACH LIGHTS OFF or
APPROACH LIGHTS ON. Press the OPTIONS button
to change the setting.
Exit Lights
This feature activates the parking lamps and front fog
lamps for 15, 30 or 90 seconds. This will occur when the
vehicle is off or in RAP and the headlamps are on
due to the automatic headlamp system. The parking
lamps and front fog lamps will remain on until the driver
selected time period expires, the exterior lamp control
is activated or the vehicle is no longer off or in RAP.
The DIC will display EXIT LIGHTS OFF, EXIT
LIGHTS - 15 SEC, EXIT LIGHTS - 30 SEC, or EXIT
LIGHTS - 90 SEC. Press the OPTIONS button to
change the setting.
Flash at Unlock
This feature activates the front and rear turn signals for
two short ashes when the unlock or trunk button on
the keyless access transmitter is pressed. This will only
occur when the vehicle is off.
The DIC will display NO FLASH AT UNLOCK or
FLASH AT UNLOCK. Press the OPTIONS button to
change the setting.
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Flash at Lock
This feature activates the front and rear turn signals for
one long ash when the lock button on the keyless
access transmitter is pressed. This will only occur when
the vehicle is off. If the lock button is pressed again
within ve seconds, the horn will sound regardless of
which setting you have selected.
The DIC will display NO FLASH AT LOCK or
FLASH AT LOCK. Press the OPTIONS button to
change the setting.
FOB Reminder
This feature sounds the horn three times when the
driver door is closed and there is a keyless access
transmitter inside the interior of the vehicle. This will only
occur when the vehicle is off.
The DIC will display FOB REMINDER OFF or
FOB REMINDER HORN. Press the OPTIONS button
to change the setting.
Passive Locking
This feature allows you to select whether the doors
automatically lock during normal vehicle exit. When the
ignition is turned off and all doors become closed,
the vehicle will determine how many keyless access
transmitters remain in the vehicle interior. If at leastone keyless access transmitter has been removed from
the interior of the vehicle, the doors will lock after
eight seconds.
For example, if there are two keyless access
transmitters in the vehicle and one is removed, the
other will be locked in. The keyless access transmitter
locked in the vehicle can still be used to start the vehicle
or unlock the doors, if needed. A person approaching
the outside of the locked vehicle without an authorized
keyless access transmitter, however, will not be able
to open the door, even with a transmitter in the vehicle.
You may temporarily disable the passive door locking
feature by pressing the door unlock switch for
three seconds on an open door. Passive door locking will
then remain disabled until a door lock switch is pressed or
until the power mode transitions from the off power mode.
You can select to not have the horn sound when the
passive lock occurs. If you choose this setting, the doors
will automatically lock eight seconds after you turn the
ignition off, remove a keyless access transmitter
from the interior of the vehicle, and close both doors.
You can also select to have the horn sound once when
the passive lock occurs. If you choose this setting,
the doors will automatically lock and the horn will chirp
eight seconds after you turn the ignition off, remove
a keyless access transmitter from the interior of
the vehicle, and close both doors.
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If you are parking in a quiet area and do not want the
horn to sound when the doors lock, press the lock button
on the keyless access transmitter immediately after
removing it from the interior and closing the doors.
This will lock the doors and cancel the passive locking
for this ignition cycle.
The DIC will display PASSIVE LOCKING OFF, SILENT
PASSIVE LOCK, or HORN AT PASSIVE LOCK.
Press the OPTIONS button to change the setting.
Passive Unlocking
This feature allows you to select which doors will
automatically unlock when you approach and open
the driver door with the keyless access transmitter.
You can choose to have the driver door unlock or
both doors unlock. SeeDoor Locks on page 2-10for
more information.
The DIC will display PASSIVE UNLK DRIVER or
PASSIVE UNLK BOTH. Press the OPTIONS button to
change this setting.
Auto Unlock
This feature automatically unlocks either the driver door
or both doors, depending on the setting, when the
shift lever is moved to P (Park).
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 side mirror downward
when the shift lever is moved to R (Reverse). This can
help you to see the curb while backing up. If you
adjust the mirror while in R (Reverse), 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 buttons
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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Overview.........................................................4-2
Navigation System Overview............................4-2
Getting Started...............................................4-4
Features and Controls....................................4-10
Using the Navigation System..........................4-10
Setup Menu.................................................4-12
Plan Route..................................................4-18
Edit Memory Point........................................4-19
Edit Waypoint...............................................4-23
Edit Avoid Point/Area....................................4-25
Enter Destination..........................................4-27
Route Preference..........................................4-36
Maps ..........................................................4-38
Symbols......................................................4-43Keyless Access System.................................4-48
OnStar®System...........................................4-48
Global Positioning System (GPS)....................4-49
Vehicle Positioning........................................4-50
Problems with Route Guidance.......................4-51
If the System Needs Service..........................4-51
Ordering Map DVDs......................................4-52
Database Coverage Explanations....................4-52
Navigation Audio System................................4-52
Six-Disc CD Changer....................................4-65
CD/DVD Player............................................4-68
Radio Personalization with Home and
Away Feature...........................................4-73
Voice Recognition..........................................4-74
Section 4 Navigation System
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Traveling Across Regions
If driving across several states, the selected region
might have to be changed to represent the destination.
There are two ways to plan a destination when
traveling across regions.
The following method is suggested and provides the
most route guidance and map display functions:
1. Change the selected search area region as you get
closer to the destination. See “Setting the Search
Area” underMaps on page 4-38.
2. Enter the destination and route settings. SeeEnter
Destination on page 4-27for more information.
If not using the rst method, keep the currently
selected search area region and enter the destination.
This method allows a destination selection from the
easy planning route method or from the All Points of
Interest (POI) categories with the “All Search Areas”
comment for US Only. For example, Tourist is a category
that features this comment. SeeEnter Destination on
page 4-27for more information.If traveling in or to Canada and the regional border is
crossed, the only map scale views available are 4 mi,
8 mi, 31 mi, and 128 mi (8 km, 16 km, 64 km and
256 km). Change the selected search area region when
you get closer to the destination. See “Setting the Search
Area” underMaps on page 4-38for more information.
Keyless Access System
When the engine is started, Driver 1 or Driver 2 displays
on the screen. A message will not appear on the
screen if the driver is unknown. The number on the back
of the transmitter corresponds to driver 1 or driver 2.
The navigation system can store memory points for
drivers 1 and 2 individually. SeeKeyless Access System
Operation on page 2-5for more information.
OnStar®System
When using the OnStar®system, the audio system
mutes and the navigation voice prompts become
disabled during the call. The volume of the OnStar call
can be adjusted by using the steering wheel volume
controls. SeeOnStar
®System on page 2-42for
more information.
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California Proposition 65 Warning
Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or
emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Engine exhaust, many parts and systems (including
some inside the vehicle), many uids, and some
component wear by-products contain and/or emit
these chemicals.
California Perchlorate Materials
Requirements
Certain types of automotive applications, such as
airbag initiators, seat belt pretensioners, and lithium
batteries contained in remote keyless transmitters,
may contain perchlorate materials. Special handling
may be necessary. For additional information, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Doing Your Own Service Work
{CAUTION:
You can be injured and the vehicle could be
damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle
without knowing enough about it.
Be sure you have sufficient knowledge,
experience, the proper replacement parts,
and tools before attempting any vehicle
maintenance task.
Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts, and
other fasteners. English and metric fasteners
can be easily confused. If the wrong fasteners
are used, parts can later break or fall off.
You could be hurt.
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Vehicle Storage
{CAUTION:
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that
can explode. You can be badly hurt if you are not
careful. SeeJump Starting on page 6-36for tips
on working around a battery without getting hurt.
Infrequent Usage: If the vehicle is driven infrequently,
remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery.
This helps keep the battery from running down.
See “Power Window Initialization” inPower Windows on
page 2-18.
Extended Storage: For extended storage of the vehicle,
remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery or
use a battery trickle charger. This helps maintain the
charge of the battery over an extended period of time.
All doors and the trunk must be closed before
reconnecting the battery. After reconnecting the battery,
press the unlock button on the keyless access
transmitter. Failure to follow this procedure could result
in the alarm sounding. Pressing unlock on the keyless
access transmitter will stop the alarm.
Jump Starting
If the vehicle’s battery has run down, you may want to
use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start
your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it
safely.
{CAUTION:
Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous
because:
They contain acid that can burn you.
They contain gas that can explode or ignite.
They contain enough electricity to burn you.
If you do not follow these steps exactly, some or
all of these things can hurt you.
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Instrument Panel
Brightness..................................................3-30
Cluster.......................................................3-42
Overview..................................................... 3-4
J
Jump Starting.................................................6-36
K
Keyless Access System.............................2-4, 4-48
Keyless Access System, Operation...................... 2-5
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................6-48
Lamp
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-50
Lamps
Courtesy....................................................3-30
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver......................3-30
Reading.....................................................3-30
Twilight Sentinel
®........................................3-29Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-20
LATCH System for Child Restraints...................1-33
Lifting the Vehicle, Tires...................................6-68
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-44
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning............3-48
Brake System Warning.................................3-47
Charging System.........................................3-46
Fog Lamp ..................................................3-55
Highbeam On.............................................3-55
Lights On Reminder.....................................3-55
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator..................3-45
Safety Belt Reminders..................................3-44
Security.....................................................3-55
StabiliTrak
®/Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light..........................................3-48
Tire Pressure..............................................3-50
Lighting
Entry/Exit...................................................3-30
Lights
Exterior Lamps............................................3-26
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-8
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
On Reminder..............................................3-27
Limited-Slip Rear Axle.....................................5-10
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................5-21
Lockout Protection..........................................2-13
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Power
Door Locks.................................................2-13
Electrical System.........................................6-83
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-2
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-4
Retained Accessory.....................................2-25
Seat ............................................................ 1-2
Steering Fluid.............................................6-30
Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column....... 3-6
Windows....................................................2-18
Privacy..........................................................8-16
Event Data Recorders..................................8-17
Navigation System.......................................8-18
OnStar .......................................................8-18
Radio Frequency Identication.......................8-18
Problems with Route Guidance.........................4-51
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock...............2-13
R
Racing or Other Competitive Driving..................5-14
Radio............................................................4-52
Personalization with Home and Away
Feature...................................................4-73
Radio Frequency Identication (RFID),
Privacy......................................................8-18Radios
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-91
Care of Your CDs ........................................3-91
Reception...................................................3-90
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-88
Rainsense™ Wipers.......................................... 3-9
Raising the Retractable Hardtop........................2-56
Reading Lamps..............................................3-30
Rear Axle......................................................6-41
Limited-Slip.................................................5-10
Rear Storage Area..........................................2-54
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming..................2-38
Reclining Seatbacks, Power............................... 1-4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................7-11
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................5-26
Remote, Keyless Access System................2-4, 4-48
Replacement Parts, Maintenance......................7-13
Replacement, Windshield.................................6-45
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................8-15
General Motors...........................................8-15
United States Government............................8-14
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-52
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-53
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