lock CADILLAC XLR 2009 1.G Workshop Manual

Setting the Clock
To set the time:
1. Press the PWR/VOL knob to turn the system on.
2. Press the
e/z(Audio/Adjust) hard key.
3. Press the
8clock symbol screen button.
4. Select the 12H or 24H screen button to display the
time in standard or military time.
5. Press and hold the HOUR and MIN. (minute) arrow
buttons to increase or to decrease the time.
6. Select the appropriate time zone screen button.
7. Select the Daylight Saving Time screen button,
if necessary.
The radio uses the GPS satellite to set the time.
The vehicle needs to be in an open area to receive the
signal. See “Clock Adjust Menu” underNavigation
Audio System on page 4-52for more information.
Setting the Search Area, Entering an
Address and Point of Interest, Storing a
Home Destination, and Using The
Home or Previous Destinations
Before entering an Address, Point of Interest, Home, or
Preset Destination, select the appropriate region that
contains the nal destination. The vehicle must be
stopped to perform this operation.
Setting the Search Area
To set the search area:
1. If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted,
skip to Step 5.
2. Press the PWR/VOL knob to turn the system on.
3. Insert the DVD map disc. See “Regional Maps”
underMaps on page 4-38for more information.
4. A notice may appear. Touch the I AGREE screen
button to proceed.
5. Press the ROUTE hard key.
6. Press the Enter Destination screen button.
7. Press the Change screen button.
8. Select the appropriate region numbered screen
button that contains your nal destination.
The system returns to the Destination menu. SeeEnter
Destination on page 4-27for more information.
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8(Clock):Touch this screen button to get to the
CLOCK ADJUST menu. See “Clock Adjust Menu” later
in this section for more information.
SCREEN ADJUST:To adjust the brightness or contrast
of the screen, touch SCREEN ADJUST to display the
screen adjust menu. See “Screen Adjust Menu” later in
this section for more information.
SOUND:Touch this screen button to access the Sound
menu. See “Sound Menu” later in this section for more
information.
DSP (Digital Signal Processing):Touch this screen
button to access the DSP menu. See “Adjusting
the Speakers” later in this section for more information.Clock Adjust Menu
The following options are available from this menu:
HOUR/MIN.:Touch the up or down arrows to increase
or decrease the hour or minutes. Touch and hold
one of the arrows to advance the numbers quickly.
12H/24H:Touch 12H to set the clock in standard time
or 24H to set the clock in military time.
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GPS TIME:The current GPS time displays to the right of
this screen button. Touch GPS TIME to set the navigation
system time to match current GPS time. If the seconds for
the present minute are greater than thirty when GPS
TIME is selected, the clock rounds up to the next minute.
Daylight Saving Time:Touch this screen button to
increase the time setting by one hour. Then touch GPS
TIME to save the new setting. If the screen button is light
blue, the daylight savings time feature is on. If the button
is dark blue, the daylight savings time feature is off.
TIME ZONE:The selected time zone appears to the
right of this screen button. Touch this screen button to
toggle between time zones and select the desired
one. The time of the selected zone displays to the right
of the GPS TIME screen button. To set the clock to
the new setting, touch GPS TIME.
If the system is not receiving GPS information, the time
can still be set manually as described above but the
GPS time and Daylight Saving Time features will not
be available.
Touch Return to go back to the previous menu.Screen Adjust Menu
The following options are available from this menu:
K(Contrast):Touch the plus (+) or minus (−) signs to
adjust the contrast of the screen. The screen changes.
Touch SET to conrm the setting.
!(Brightness):Touch the plus (+) or minus (−) signs
to adjust the brightness of the screen. The screen
changes. Touch SET to conrm the setting.
AUTO:This setting automatically adjusts the contrast
and brightness of the screen depending on exterior
lighting conditions.
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DAY:This setting leaves the screen in day mode.
Day mode is best suited for daylight conditions.
NIGHT:This setting leaves the screen in night mode.
Night mode is best suited for nighttime conditions.
SCREEN OFF:Touch SCREEN OFF to turn off the
screen. Press any hard key to turn the screen back on.
SET:Touch SET to save the choices and exit the
CLOCK ADJUST menu.
Language
The vehicle has been set for the English language.
Change the language, through the Driver Information
Center (DIC). SeeDriver Information Center (DIC)
on page 3-57for more information.
If the language is changed from English, a majority of the
voice guidance prompts and screen text changes to the
selected language. Remember, the menu screens will not
match word-for-word as they appear in this manual.
Playing the Radio
PWR-VOL (Power-Volume):Press to turn the audio
and navigation systems on and off. Turn the knob
to increase or decrease the volume to the audio system.
«TUNE/SEEKª:Press the up or down arrow to
go to the next or previous station and stay there.BAND:Press this key to switch between AM, FM1,
FM2, XM1, XM 2, or WX, if equipped. While on a map
screen and this key is pressed, the screen will not
change but the audio source will.
Finding a Station
Press the BAND key to switch between AM, FM1, FM2,
XM1, XM2, or WX, if equipped. Touch the desired audio
source to select it.FM1 audio source shown, other sources similar
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Setting Program Type (PTY) Preset
Stations
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CATT(Category):Press the arrows to select a
category.
Once the desired category is displayed, press
TUNE/SEEK to select the category and go to the
category’s rst station. To go to another station within
that category, press TUNE/SEEK once.
Touch and hold one of the desired P1-P6 presets to
store the selected station as a preset. If PTY times out
and is no longer on the display, start again.
SCAN:Use this button to scan through the channels
within a category or scan through the preset stations.
To scan through the channels in a category:
1. Select a category by using the category arrows.
2. Once the desired category is displayed, touch
SCAN. The radio begins scanning within the
chosen category.
3. Touch SCAN again to stop scanning.
To scan through preset stations, touch and hold SCAN.
Touch SCAN again to stop scanning.
XM™ Radio Messages
XL (Explicit Language Channels):XL on the radio
display, after the channel name, indicates content with
explicit language. These channels, or any others,
can be blocked at a customer’s request by calling
1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
XM Updating:The encryption code in the receiver is
being updated and no action is required.
No XM signal:The vehicle is in a location that is
blocking the XM™ signal. When the vehicle is moved
into an open area, the signal should return.
Loading XM:The audio system is processing audio
and text data received. No action is needed.
Channel Off Air:This channel is not currently in
service.
Channel Unauth:This channel is blocked or cannot be
received with the XM™ subscription package.
Channel Unavail:This previously assigned channel is
no longer assigned.
No Artist Info:No artist information is available.
The system is working properly.
No Title Info:No song title information is available.
The system is working properly.
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No CAT Info:No category information is available.
The system is working properly.
CAT Not Found:There are no channels available for
the selected category. The system is working properly.
No Information:No text or informational messages
are available. The system is working properly.
XM Theftlocked:The XM™ receiver may have
previously been in another vehicle. For security
purposes, XM™ receivers cannot be swapped between
vehicles. If this message is received after having
your vehicle serviced, check with your dealer/retailer.
XM Radio ID:If tuned to channel 0, this message
will alternate with the XM™ Radio eight digit radio ID
label. This label is needed to activate the service.
Unknown:If this message is received when tuned to
channel 0, there may be a receiver fault. Consult
with your dealer/retailer.
Check XM Receiver:If this message does not clear
within a short period of time, the receiver may have
a fault. Consult with your dealer/retailer.
XM Not Available:If this message does not clear
within a short period of time, the receiver could have a
fault. Consult with your dealer/retailer.Six-Disc CD Changer
With the compact disc changer, up to six normal size
discs can be played continuously.
When the radio is turned on, the changer begins
checking for discs. This continues for up to one and a
half minutes, depending on the number of discs loaded.
Noise might be heard, but this is normal. The CD
changer is initializing.
Press the CD hard key to access the six-disc CD
changer screen. You can also use the system’s DVD
player for single CD play once the map DVD is removed.
SeeCD/DVD Player on page 4-68for more information.
If no CD is loaded in the CD/DVD Player and the CD
hard key is pressed, the message “No CD Loaded”
displays.
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If TITLE is available, this button allows navigation
through chapters or the DVD features. Once the
appropriate title or track has been selected, press the
Return button then the IMAGE button on the DVD menu
to view the movie in full screen.
SETTING:Touch to adjust the following:
LANGUAGE PREFERENCES
PARENTAL LOCKUnder LANGUAGE PREFERENCES, you can select
different languages for AUDIO, SUBTITLE and
DVD MENUS.
1. To change languages, rst select the option to be
changed.
2. Select a language from the list given.
3. Touch RETURN to end out the menu. The selected
language is now saved.
Under PARENTAL LOCK, select SET RATING LIMIT
and SET PIN.
To SET RATING, rst touch the button. Then, make
the selection. Touch RETURN to end out the menu.
The selection is now saved.
To use PARENTAL LOCK, rst touch the button. Then,
enter a four-digit numeric password. Touch RETURN
to end out the menu.
SEARCH:Touch to search to a certain scene on
the DVD. Depending on the type of DVD being used,
this button may or may not be available.
r(Rewind):Touch to rewind through a scene during
playback.
r(Resume):Touch to resume playing a DVD.
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Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle............5-2
Defensive Driving...........................................5-2
Drunk Driving.................................................5-2
Control of a Vehicle........................................5-3
Braking.........................................................5-4
Antilock Brake System (ABS)...........................5-5
Braking in Emergencies...................................5-6
StabiliTrak
®System........................................5-6
Traction Control System (TCS).........................5-8
Magnetic Ride Control™................................5-10
Limited-Slip Rear Axle...................................5-10
Steering......................................................5-10
Off-Road Recovery.......................................5-12
Passing.......................................................5-12
Loss of Control.............................................5-12
Racing or Other Competitive Driving (XLR-V)......5-14Driving at Night............................................5-14
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads..................5-15
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.......................5-16
Highway Hypnosis........................................5-16
Hill and Mountain Roads................................5-17
Winter Driving..............................................5-18
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud,
Ice, or Snow.............................................5-20
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out.................5-20
Loading the Vehicle......................................5-21
Towing..........................................................5-26
Towing Your Vehicle.....................................5-26
Recreational Vehicle Towing...........................5-26
Towing a Trailer...........................................5-26
Section 5 Driving Your Vehicle
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Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Your vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS),
an advanced electronic braking system that will
help prevent a braking skid.
When you start the engine and begin to drive away,
ABS will check itself. You might hear a momentary
motor or clicking noise while this test is going on, and
you might even notice that the brake pedal moves
a little. This is normal.
If there is a problem with
ABS, this warning light will
stay on. SeeAntilock Brake
System (ABS) Warning
Light on page 3-48.
Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely.
Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam
on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what
happens with ABS:
A computer senses that the wheels are slowing down.
If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer
will separately work the brakes at each wheel.ABS can change the brake pressure to each wheel, as
required, faster than any driver could. This can help
you steer around the obstacle while braking hard.
As you brake, the computer keeps receiving updates on
wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.
Remember: ABS does not change the time you need to
get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease
stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in
front of you, you will not have time to apply the brakes
if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave
enough room up ahead to stop, even though you
have ABS.
Using ABS
Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal
down rmly and let antilock work for you. You might hear
a motor or clicking noise and feel the brake pedal
move a little during a stop, but this is normal.
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Steering in Emergencies
There are times when steering can be more effective than
braking. For example, you come over a hill and nd a
truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out
from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked
cars and stops right in front of you. You can avoid these
problems by braking — if you can stop in time. But
sometimes you cannot; there is not room. That is the time
for evasive action — steering around the problem.
Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like
these. First apply the brakes. SeeBraking on page 5-4.
It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a
possible collision. Then steer around the problem, to the
left or right depending on the space available.
An emergency like this requires close attention and a
quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at
the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you
can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without
removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer
quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel
once you have avoided the object.
The fact that such emergency situations are always
possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving
at all times and wear safety belts properly.
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