power steering CADILLAC XLR V 2007 1.G Owners Manual

Front Seats..................................................... 8
Power Seats................................................. 8
Power Lumbar.............................................. 9
Heated and Cooled Seats............................. 9
Memory Seat, Mirrors and
Steering Wheel........................................ 10
Power Reclining Seatbacks......................... 11
Safety Belts.................................................. 13
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone........... 13
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................. 17
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............. 18
Driver Position............................................. 18
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.............. 26
Passenger Position...................................... 27
Safety Belt Pretensioners............................ 27
Safety Belt Extender................................... 27
Child Restraints............................................ 28
Older Children............................................. 28
Infants and Young Children......................... 31
Child Restraint Systems.............................. 35Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH).................................... 39
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Passenger Seat Position.......................... 40
Airbag System.............................................. 44
Where Are the Airbags?.............................. 47
When Should an Airbag Inate?.................. 49
What Makes an Airbag Inate?................... 51
How Does an Airbag Restrain?................... 51
What Will You See After an Airbag
Inates?................................................... 52
Passenger Sensing System......................... 53
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle...... 58
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle.......................... 59
Restraint System Check............................... 60
Checking the Restraint Systems.................. 60
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash........................................... 61
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
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Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering
Wheel
Your vehicle is equipped with the memory
package. The controls for these features are
located on the driver’s seat, and are used
to program and recall memory settings for the
driver’s seating positions.Use the following steps to program each button:
1. Adjust the driver’s seat including the seatback
recliner, lumbar, both outside mirrors and the
steering wheel to a comfortable position.
2. Press and hold button 1 until two beeps are
heard, then release the button.
A second mirror, seating and steering wheel
position can be programmed by repeating
the above steps and pressing button 2 (for
driver 2). Each time a memory button is pressed
and released, a single beep will sound. Each
time button 1 or 2 is pressed and released while
the vehicle is in PARK (P), the memory positions
will be recalled after a brief delay. If the vehicle
is not in PARK (P), three beeps will be heard and
the memory position will not be recalled.
When the engine is started, the seat, mirrors, and
steering wheel may automatically adjust to their
programmed positions.
To stop recall movement of the memory feature at
any time, press one of the power seat controls,
power mirror control buttons, memory buttons, or
power steering column control.
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Two personalized exit positions can be set by rst
recalling the driving position (by pressing 1 or 2),
then positioning the steering wheel and seat in the
desired exit positions and then pressing and
holding the exit button until two beeps are heard.
The exit button is located between buttons 1 and 2.
With the vehicle in PARK (P), the exit position
for the previously set driver can be recalled
by pressing the exit button.
When you use the keyless access transmitter to
unlock your vehicle, automatic seat and steering
wheel movement to the exit position may
occur. The numbers on the back of the
transmitter, 1 and 2, corresponds to the numbers
on the memory buttons.
Further programming for automatic seat and mirror
movement can be done using the Driver
Information Center (DIC).
For programming information, seeDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 220.Power Reclining Seatbacks
Your seats have power
reclining seatbacks.
Use the vertical power seat control located on the
outboard side of the seat to operate them.
To recline the seatback, press the control
toward the rear of the vehicle.
To raise the seatback, press the control
toward the front of the vehicle.
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Trunk Lock Release
{CAUTION:
Moving parts of the powered trunk lid can
be dangerous. You or others could be
injured. Keep yourself and others away
from the trunk lid and its mechanism
while it is closing.
The trunk lock release
button is located to the
left of the steering
wheel on the instrument
panel.Press the button to open the trunk. To use this
feature, your vehicle must be in PARK (P)
or NEUTRAL (N) and the valet lockout switch
must be off.
You can also press the button with the trunk
symbol on the keyless access transmitter to open
the trunk. To disable this feature, see “Valet
Lockout Switch” underTheft-Deterrent Systems on
page 84.
You may passively enter the trunk when you
squeeze the trunk release sensor located on the
rear of the trunk lid under the emblem, as long as
you have your transmitter with you. The vehicle
must be in PARK (P) and the valet lockout switch
must be off. SeeValet Lockout Switch on page 86.
To close the trunk,
press the button on the
underside of the
trunk lid.
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Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
The following accessories on your vehicle may be
used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is
turned off:
Radio
Power Windows
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Power to these accessories stops after 10 minutes
or if a door is opened. If you want power for
another 10 minutes, close all the doors and press
the Acc. button to place the vehicle in accessory
mode. Press the button again and the vehicle
will return to RAP.
Starting the Engine
Move the shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
To restart when you are already moving, use
NEUTRAL (N).
Notice:Do not try to shift to PARK (P) if your
vehicle is moving. If you do, you could
damage the transmission. Shift to PARK (P)
only when your vehicle is stopped.
The keyless access transmitter must be inside the
vehicle for the ignition to work.
Cell phone chargers can interfere with the
operation of the Keyless Access System. Battery
chargers should not be plugged in when starting
or turning off the engine.
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Outside Power Heated Mirrors
The controls for the
outside power mirrors
are located is on
the driver’s door
armrest.
Move the selector switch, located below the
four-way control pad, to the left or the right to
choose the driver’s side or passenger’s side mirror.
Use the arrows located on the four-way control
pad to adjust the position of the mirror. Adjust each
outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and
the area behind it can be seen while sitting
in a comfortable driving position. Keep the selector
switch in the center position when not adjusting
either outside mirror.Both mirrors have a heated feature to rid them of
snow, ice, or condensation. They will heat
when the rear window defogger is turned on. See
“Rear Window Defogger” underDual Climate
Control System on page 178. If the vehicle has the
memory option, the preferred mirror position can
be stored. SeeMemory Seat, Mirrors and Steering
Wheel on page 10.
Both mirrors can be manually folded inward by
pulling them toward the vehicle. This feature may
be useful when going through a car wash or a
conned space. Push the mirrors away from the
vehicle, to the normal position, before driving.
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
The driver’s side mirror will adjust for the glare of
headlamps behind you. This feature is controlled by
the on and off settings on the inside automatic
dimming rearview mirror. SeeAutomatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®on page 104.
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 138
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 140
Other Warning Devices............................. 140
Horn.......................................................... 140
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic
Steering Column.................................... 141
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 141
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 142
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 143
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 143
Windshield Wipers..................................... 144
Rainsense™ Wipers.................................. 145
Windshield Washer.................................... 146
Headlamp Washer..................................... 146
Cruise Control........................................... 147
Adaptive Cruise Control............................. 150
Exterior Lamps.......................................... 164
Wiper Activated Headlamps....................... 166
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 166
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 166
Adaptive Forward Lighting System............. 167
Fog Lamps................................................ 168
Twilight Sentinel
®...................................... 168Exterior Lighting Battery Saver.................. 169
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 170
Courtesy Lamps........................................ 170
Entry/Exit Lighting...................................... 170
Reading Lamps......................................... 171
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 171
Head-Up Display (HUD)............................ 171
Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA)........................................ 175
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 177
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 178
Climate Controls......................................... 178
Dual Climate Control System..................... 178
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 184
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............. 184
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 185
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 186
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 187
Trip Odometer........................................... 187
Tachometer............................................... 187
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 187
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 188
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 171orInstrument Panel
Brightness on page 170.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 141.Cruise
Control. SeeCruise Control on page 147.
Exterior Lamps Control. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 164. Fog Lamps. SeeFog Lamps on
page 168.
C. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 186.
D. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever. See
“Windshield Wipers” underTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 141.
E. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls/Interior
Lamps. SeeDIC Controls and Displays on
page 204.
F. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 184.G. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 140.
H. Voice Commands/Audio Controls. SeeOnStar
®
System on page 107orAudio Steering
Wheel Controls on page 227.
I. Adaptive Cruise Controls (If Equipped). See
“Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” under
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 141.
J. Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering
Button. SeePower Tilt Wheel and Telescopic
Steering Column on page 141.
K. Horn. SeeHorn on page 140.
L. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio
Steering Wheel Controls on page 227.
M. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions on
page 88.
N. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission
Operation on page 92.
O. Traction Control Button. SeeTraction Control
System (TCS) on page 329.
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Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic
Steering Column
The power tilt 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 will tilt up. Push the
control down and the steering wheel will go 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 220andMemory Seat, Mirrors and Steering
Wheel on page 10.
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
GTurn and Lane-Change Signals. See
Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 142.
3Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on
page 143.
-Fog Lamps. SeeFog Lamps on page 168.
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Here are some ways in which you can help avoid
distraction while driving.
While your vehicle is parked:
Familiarize yourself with all of its controls.
Familiarize yourself with its operation.
Set up your audio system by presetting your
favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and
adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving
conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite
radio stations using the presets and steering
wheel controls if the vehicle has them.
Notice:Before adding any sound equipment
to your vehicle, such as an audio system,
CD player, CB radio, mobile telephone,
or two-way radio, make sure that it can be
added by checking with your dealer. Also,
check federal rules covering mobile radio and
telephone units. If sound equipment can be
added, it is very important to do it properly.
Added sound equipment may interfere with the
operation of your vehicle’s engine, radio, or
other systems, and even damage them.
Your vehicle’s systems may interfere with the
operation of sound equipment that has
been added.Your vehicle has a feature called Retained
Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio
system can be played even after the ignition
is turned off. SeeRetained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 89for more information.Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCK®is designed to discourage theft of
your vehicle’s radio. The feature works
automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle
Identication Number (VIN). If the radio is
moved to a different vehicle, it will not operate. If
the radio is removed from your vehicle, the
original VIN in the radio can be used to trace the
radio back to your vehicle.
With THEFTLOCK
®activated, the radio will not
operate if stolen.
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