Raising The Retractable Hardtop - Cadillac 2005 XLR Owner's Manual

4. Make sure that nothing or no one is on or around
the top. Make sure the trunk cargo cover is in
place with nothing on top or in front of the cargo
cover. See Rear Storage Area on page 2-44
for more information. Also, make sure the valet
lockout switch is off.
If the radio is on, the sound may be muted briefly while
the retracable top is lowered. This occurs because a
new audio system equalization is being loaded.
Under certain conditions, the Driver Information Center
(DIC) may display a message regarding the retractable
hardtop. If this happens, see DIC Warnings and
Messages on page 3-64 for more information.
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5. Push and hold the
bottom of the retractable
hardtop button located
on the console behind
the shifter lever.
The windows will
automatically lower and
the top will automatically
lower into the storage
area. A chime will sound
when the top has
lowered completely.

Raising the Retractable Hardtop

1. Park on a level surface. Shift the transmission into
PARK (P).
2. The vehicle's engine must be on or in ACC.
3. Lower both sun visors.
Notice: Raising or lowering the top while the vehicle
is in motion can cause damage to the top or top
mechanism. Make sure the vehicle is in PARK (P) to
lower or raise the top.
4. Make sure nothing or no one is on or around the
top. Make sure the trunk cargo cover is in place
with no cargo on top of or in front of the cargo
cover. See Rear Storage Area on page 2-44 for
more information. Also, be sure the valet lockout
switch is off.