traction control CADILLAC XLR V 2006 1.G Owners Manual
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The gear displays on the HUD until the next time you
upshift or downshift.
The gear selected and shown in the HUD is one of a
number of gears available. It does not mean that
the vehicle will operate only in that speci c gear.
Notice:If you drive your vehicle at high RPMs
without upshifting while using Driver Shift Control
(DSC), you could damage your vehicle. Always
upshift when necessary while using DSC.
If you do not upshift as the engine approaches the
red line on the engine rpm (revolutions per minute) gage,
the engine speed is controlled to limit the engine rpm.
Not all manual downshift requests will be allowed
by the transmission. To prevent excessive engine rpms,
each gear has a maximum vehicle speed associated
with it. Any downshift request above this speed will
not be allowed by the transmission.
If shifting is prevented for any reason, the current
gear will ash multiple times in the DIC, indicating
that the transmission has not shifted gears.
Some automatic downshifts may occur to maintain
minimum engine speed. This only happens if the vehicle
is left in too high of a gear for the vehicle’s speed.For example, if you have been driving in fth gear range
and come to a stop without manually downshifting,
fth gear will continue to display in the HUD. The
transmission will automatically downshift to second gear.
As you begin to drive and accelerate, the transmission
will automatically upshift as quickly as possible to the
selected fth gear.
In higher gears, an automatic downshift will occur if you
press the accelerator pedal to the oor. This feature
provides adequate acceleration capabilities if you forget
to downshift manually.
Automatic upshifts and downshifts will not display in
the HUD.
DSC can be used while using cruise control, but
transmission shifting will be different while the cruise
control is on. This is not a malfunction and is necessary
to allow proper operation of the cruise control.
To return to fully automatic operation, move the shift
lever to the right and back into the AUTOMATIC
OVERDRIVE (D).
When accelerating your vehicle from a stop in snowy
and icy conditions, you may want to shift into second
gear. A higher gear allows you to gain more traction on
slippery surfaces.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn .............................................................3-6
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering
Column......................................................3-6
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..........................................3-9
Rainsense™ Wipers......................................3-10
Windshield Washer.......................................3-11
Headlamp Washer........................................3-11
Cruise Control..............................................3-12
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................3-15
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-28
Wiper Activated Headlamps............................3-29
Headlamps on Reminder................................3-29
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-30
Adaptive Forward Lighting System...................3-31
Fog Lamps ..................................................3-31
Twilight Sentinel
®..........................................3-32
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver........................3-33
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-33
Courtesy Lamps...........................................3-33Entry/Exit Lighting.........................................3-33
Reading Lamps............................................3-33
Battery Run-Down Protection..........................3-34
Head-Up Display (HUD).................................3-34
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)............3-38
Accessory Power Outlet(s).............................3-40
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter......................3-41
Climate Controls............................................3-41
Dual Climate Control System..........................3-41
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-47
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-47
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-48
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-49
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-50
Trip Odometer..............................................3-50
Tachometer.................................................3-50
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-50
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-51
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator...................3-52
Voltmeter Gage............................................3-54
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-54
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-55
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light...........................................3-56
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-57
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Head-Up Display (HUD) Controls/Instrument Panel
Brightness Controls. SeeHead-Up Display (HUD)
on page 3-34orInstrument Panel Brightness
on page 3-33.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.Cruise
Control. SeeCruise Control on page 3-12. Exterior
Lamps Control. SeeExterior Lamps on page 3-28.
Fog Lamps. SeeFog Lamps on page 3-31.
C. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-49.
D. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever. See “Windshield
Wipers” underTurn Signal/Multifunction Lever
on page 3-7.
E. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls/Interior
Lamps. SeeDIC Controls and Displays on
page 3-64.
F. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-47.
G. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
H. Voice Commands/Audio Controls. SeeOnStar
®
System on page 2-38orAudio Steering Wheel
Controls on page 3-84.
I. Adaptive Cruise Controls (If Equipped).
See “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” under
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.J. Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Button.
SeePower Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering
Column on page 3-6.
K. Horn. SeeHorn on page 3-6.
L. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio Steering
Wheel Controls on page 3-84.
M. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions on page 2-21.
N. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission Operation
on page 2-25.
O. Traction Control Button. SeeTraction Control
System (TCS) on page 5-9.
P. Retractable Hardtop Button. SeeRetractable
Hardtop on page 2-47.
Q. Cupholders. SeeCupholder(s) on page 2-45.
R. Cigarette Lighter. SeeAshtray(s) and Cigarette
Lighter on page 3-41.
S. Climate Controls. SeeDual Climate Control System
on page 3-41.
T. Audio/Navigation System. SeeNavigation System
Overview on page 4-2.
U. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-45.
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Cruise Control
Your vehicle is equipped with cruise control.
9(Off):This position
turns the system off.
R(On):This position activates the system.
+ (Resume/Accelerate):Move the lever to this symbol
to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to a
previously set speed.
T(Set):Press this button at the end of the lever to
set the speed.
With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of
about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your
foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips.
Cruise control does not work at speeds below about
25 mph (40 km/h).Cruise control will not work if your parking brake is set,
or if the master cylinder brake uid level is low.
If you apply your brakes, the cruise control will shut off.
{CAUTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous where you
cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do
not use your cruise control on winding roads
or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery
roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire
traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and
you could lose control. Do not use cruise
control on slippery roads.
If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction
control system (if equipped) begins to limit wheel spin,
the cruise control will automatically disengage. See
Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5-9. When road
conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may
turn cruise control back on.
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{CAUTION:
On winding roads, Adaptive Cruise
Control may not detect a vehicle ahead.
You could crash into a vehicle ahead of
you. Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control
on winding roads.
Adaptive Cruise Control may not have time
to slow your vehicle enough to avoid a
crash when you are driving in conditions
where vehicles may suddenly slow or stop
ahead of you, enter your lane, or cross
your vehicle’s path. If you are driving in
these conditions, do not use Adaptive
Cruise Control. The warning beep and
alert symbol may indicate that you are
driving in conditions where Adaptive
Cruise Control should not be used.
See “Alerting the Driver” in this section.
On slippery roads, fast changes in tire
traction can cause needless wheel
spinning, and you could lose control. Do
not use cruise control on slippery roads.
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)
When weather limits visibility, such as
when in fog, rain, or snow conditions,
Adaptive Cruise Control performance is
limited. There may not be enough distance
to adapt to the changing traffic conditions.
Do not use cruise control when visibility
is low.
Some of the Adaptive
Cruise controls are
located on the end of
the multifunction lever.
9(Off):This position turns the system off.
R(On):This position turns the system on.
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To set Adaptive Cruise Control, do the following:
1. Make sure the Head-Up Display (HUD) is on and
properly adjusted. SeeHead-Up Display (HUD)
on page 3-34for more information.
2. Move the switch to on.
3. Get up to the speed you want.
4. Press in the set button at the end of the lever
and release it.
5. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Once Adaptive Cruise Control is set, it may immediately
apply the brakes if it detects a vehicle ahead is too
close or moving slower than your vehicle.This symbol will appear
on the Head-Up
Display (HUD) to indicate
that Adaptive Cruise
Control is active.
SeeHead-Up Display
(HUD) on page 3-34
for more information.
Make sure the set speed is visible on the HUD so
you know the speed your vehicle will accelerate to
if a vehicle is not detected in your path. Keep in mind
speed limits, surrounding traffic speeds and weather
conditions when adjusting your set speed.
If your vehicle is in Adaptive Cruise Control when
the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin,
the Adaptive Cruise Control will automatically disengage.
SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on page 5-9
andStabiliTrak
®System on page 5-11. When road
conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may
turn the Adaptive Cruise Control back on.
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