CADILLAC XLR 2009 1.G Owners Manual

Fiberglass Springs (Composite
Springs)
Notice:If you use acidic or corrosive cleaning
products, engine degreasers or aluminum cleaning
agents on berglass springs, you may damage
the springs. The repairs would not be covered by
your warranty. Use only approved cleaners
when cleaning your vehicle’s berglass springs.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a
chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and
attack painted surfaces on the vehicle. This damage can
take two forms: blotchy, ring-shaped discolorations,
and small, irregular dark spots etched into the
paint surface.
Although no defect in the paint job causes this, we will
repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of
new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within
12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase,
whichever occurs rst.
Vehicle Identication
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)
This is the legal identier for your vehicle. It appears on
a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on
the driver side. It can be seen through the windshield
from outside the vehicle. The VIN also appears on
the Vehicle Certication and Service Parts labels and
the certicates of title and registration.
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Engine Identication
The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code.
This code helps identify the vehicle’s engine,
specications, and replacement parts. See “Engine
Specications” underCapacities and Specifications on
page 6-90for your vehicle’s engine code.
Service Parts Identication Label
This label is on the rear compartment cover in the
trunk. It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts.
The label has the following information:
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)
Model designation
Paint information
Production options and special equipment
Do not remove this label from the vehicle.
Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Notice:Do not add anything electrical to the
vehicle unless you check with your dealer/retailer
rst. Some electrical equipment can damage
the vehicle and the damage would not be covered
by the vehicle’s warranty. Some add-on electrical
equipment can keep other components from
working as they should.
Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle battery, even if
the vehicle is not operating.
The vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to the vehicle, seeServicing
Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-50.
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Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy
snow or ice, the wiper will stop until the motor cools.
If the overload is caused by some electrical problem,
and not snow or ice, be sure to get it xed.
Power Windows and Other Power
Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse block protect the power
windows and other power accessories. When the current
load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and
closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is xed or
goes away.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers
and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the
chance of res caused by electrical problems.Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical
size and rating.
Fuses of the same amperage can be temporarily
borrowed from another fuse location, if a fuse goes out.
Replace the fuse as soon as you can.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The panel fuse block is located on the passenger side
of the vehicle, under the instrument panel and under the
toe-board.
Remove the carpet and toe-board covering to access
the fuse block by pulling at the top of each corner
of the panel. Then turn the fuse block door knob
counterclockwise and pull the door to access the fuses.
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Fuses Usage
ACCA/DRIV
DR SWAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC),
Driver Door Switch
AUX PWR Auxiliary PowerFuses Usage
BTSI SOL/COL
LOCKBrake Transmission Shift Interlock
Solenoid, Column Lock
CIGAR LTR Cigar Lighter
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Fuses Usage
CLSTR/HUDInstrument Panel Cluster, Heads-up
Display (HUD)
COLUMN LK
MDLNot Used
DECK LID
CLOSE/PRK/
BRK BTrunk Close Button, Parking Brake
Solenoid B
DR LOCKS Door Locks
ECM Engine Control Module
EMPTY Not Used
EMPTY Not Used
EMPTY Not Used
EMPTY Not Used
EMPTY Not Used
FOLDING
TOP/TRUNK
LATCHRetractable Hardtop, Trunk Latch
FUSE PULLER Fuse Puller
GMLAN
DEVICESGMLAN Devices
HTD STR WHL Heated Steering Wheel
HTD/SEAT LH Driver Side Heated Seat
HTD/SEAT RH Passenger Side Heated Seat
HVAC/PWR
SNDClimate Control System, Power
SounderFuses Usage
IGN SW/INTR
SNSRIgnition Switch, Intrusion Sensor
INTERIOR
LIGHTSInterior Lights
ISRVM/HVACInside Rearview Mirror, Climate
Control System, Column Lock,
Power Sounder
ONSTAR OnStar
®
PRK/BRK
SOL AParking Brake Solenoid A
PWR FLDG
MIR-EXT/RETPower Folding Mirror
PWR LUMBAR
LH/RHPower Lumbar
RADIO/S-BAND/
VICSRadio, S-Band, CD Changer
REAR
FOG/ALDLRear Fog Lamps, Diagnostic Link
Connector
REVERSE
LAMPReverse Lamp
REVERSE
LAMPSReverse Lamps
RPA/H/C
SEAT/WPR
RELAYSRear Park Aid, Heated/Cooled
Seats, Windshield Wiper Relays
RUN/ACSRY
PWRRun, Accessory Power
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Fuses Usage
RUN/CRANK Starter/Crank
SDM/PSIR SW Airbags
SPARE FUSE
HOLDERSpare Fuse
SPARE FUSE
HOLDERSpare Fuse
SPARE FUSE
HOLDERSpare Fuse
SPARE FUSE
HOLDERSpare Fuse
STOP LAMP Stoplamp
STR WHL
DIMMINGSteering Wheel Control Button
Lights
TILT/TELE
SW/MEM SEAT
MOD/TOP SWPower Tilt Wheel, Telescopic
Steering Column, Memory Seat,
Driver Seat Switch, Retractable
Hardtop Switch
TUTD
SW/STRG
COL SWTap-Up/Tap-Down Switch
WPR DWELL Rainsense™Relays Usage
PRK/BRK
HOLDPark Brake Hold
PRK/BRK
RELEASEPark Brake Release
F/MIR
RETRACTNot Used
FOG RR Not Used
F/MIR EXTEND Not Used
FUEL DR Fuel Door
Circuit
BreakersUsage
PWR SEAT Power Seats
DR CNTRLS Door Controls
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Underhood Fuse Block
The underhood fuse block
is located next to the
engine on the passenger
side of the vehicle.
For more information on
location, seeEngine
Compartment Overview on
page 6-12.
Notice:Spilling liquid on any electrical components
on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the
covers on any electrical component.
To access the fuses, push in the tab located at the end
of the fuse block cover. Then lift the cover open.
Fuses Usage
1Antilock Brake System, Electronic
Suspension Control, Adaptive
Forward Lighting System (AFS)
2 Horn
3Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC),
Transmission Controls
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Fuses Usage
4 Windshield Wipers
5 Stop/Back-Up Lamps
6 Oxygen Sensor
7 Battery 5
8 Parking Lamps
9 Electronic Throttle Control
10 Fuel Pump
11 Antilock Brake System
12 Odd Injectors
13 Electronic Suspension Control
14 Emission Controls
15 Air Conditioning Compressor
16 Even Injectors
17Windshield Washer, Adaptive
Forward Lighting System (AFS),
Intercooler Pump
18 Headlamp WasherFuses Usage
19 Right Low Beam Headlamp
20 Not Used
21 Left Low Beam Headlamp
22 Fog Lamp
23 Right High Beam Headlamp
24 Left High Beam Headlamp
25 Cooling Fan
26 Battery 3
27 Antilock Brakes
28 Climate Controls
29 Battery 2
30 Starter
31 Audio Amplier
32 Not Used
33 Battery 1
48 Spare
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Fuses Usage
49 Spare
50 Spare
51 Spare
52 Spare
53 Not Used
54 Fuse Puller
56Engine Control Module,
Transmission Control Module
Relays Usage
34 Horn
35 Air Conditioning Compressor
36 Windshield Washer
37 Parking Lamps
38 Fog Lamps
39 High Beam Headlamps
Relays Usage
40 Rear Window Defogger
41 Windshield Wiper High/Low
42 Wiper RUN/ACCESSORY Power
43 Starter/Crank
44 Ignition 1
45 Windshield Wiper On/Off
46 Headlamp Washer
47 Low Beam Headlamps
55 Fuel Pump
Diodes Usage
§Diode 1
§Wiper Diode
§Diode 2
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Capacities and Specications
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer toRecommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 7-11for more information.
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134aFor the air conditioning system refrigerant charge
amount, see the refrigerant caution label located
under the hood. See your dealer/retailer for more
information.
Cooling System 12.6 qt 12.0 L
Cooling System — Intercooler 2.4 qt 2.3 L
Engine Oil with Filter – 4.4L V8 and 4.6L V8 Engines 8.0 qt 7.6 L
Fuel Tank 18.0 gal 68.0 L
Transmission Fluid (Pan Removal and Replacement)
6-Speed Automatic 6.5 qt 6.2 L
Wheel Nut Torque 100 ft lb 140Y
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ll to the approximate level as recommended in this manual.
Recheck uid level after lling.
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