User Manuals: Cadillac 2006 XLR Luxury Convertible Car

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Cadillac 2006 XLR Owner's Manual (448 pages)

Brand: Cadillac | Category: Automobile | Size: 3 MB

Section 2 Features and Controls

53
- Canadian Owners
  2
- How to Use this Manual
  2
- Safety Warnings and Symbols
  3
- Vehicle Damage Warnings
  4
- Vehicle Symbols
  4
- Seats and Restraint Systems
  7
- Front Seats
  8
- Power Lumbar
  8
- Power Seats
  8
- Heated and Cooled Seats
  9
- Power Reclining Seatback
  10
- Safety Belts
  11
- Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
  11
- Why Safety Belts Work
  12
- Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
  15
- Driver Position
  16
- How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
  16
- Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
  22
- Safety Belt Pretensioners
  23
- Safety Belt Extender
  23
- Passenger Position
  23
- Child Restraints
  24
- Older Children
  24
- Infants and Young Children
  26
- Child Restraint Systems
  29
- Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint
  32
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
  33
- Securing a Child Restraint in the Passenger Seat Position
  34
- Airbag System
  38
- Where Are the Airbags
  40
- When Should an Airbag Inﬂate
  43
- How Does an Airbag Restrain
  44
- What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate
  44
- What will You See after an Airbag Inﬂates
  45
- Passenger Sensing System
  46
- Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
  50
- Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
  50
- Checking the Restraint Systems
  51
- Restraint System Check
  51
- Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
  52
- Table of Contents
  53
- Keys
  
  54
  - Keyless Access System
    56
  - Keyless Access System Operation
    57
    
    Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
    58
    
    Battery Replacement
    60
- Doors and Locks
  
  61
  - Door Locks
    61
  - Power Door Locks
    63
  - Automatic Door Lock
    63
  - Programmable Automatic Door Unlock
    64
  - Lockout Protection
    64
  - Trunk
    64
    
    Trunk Lock Release
    65
    
    Emergency Trunk Release Handle
    66
- Windows
  
  67
  - Power Windows
    68
  - Sun Visors
    70
- Theft-Deterrent Systems
  
  70
  - Theft-Deterrent System
    70
    
    Disarming the System
    71
    
    Testing the Alarm
    71
  - Valet Lockout Switch
    72
- Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
  
  72
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    72
  - Ignition Positions
    73
  - Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
    74
  - Starting the Engine
    74
  - To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
    76
  - Automatic Transmission Operation
    77
  - Driver Shift Control (DSC)
    79
  - Parking Brake
    81
  - Shifting into Park (P)
    82
    
    Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
    83
    
    Torque Lock
    83
  - Shifting out of Park (P)
    84
  - Parking over Things that Burn
    84
  - Engine Exhaust
    85
  - Running the Engine While Parked
    85
- Mirrors
  
  86
- Onstar System
  
  89
  - Steering Wheel Controls
    90
  - Onstar ® Virtual Advisor
    90
- Universal Home Remote System
  
  91
  - Universal Home Remote System Operation
    92
    
    Programming Universal Home Remote
    93
    
    Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
    94
    
    Using Universal Home Remote
    95
    
    Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons
    95
- Storage Areas
  
  96
  - Glove Box
    96
  - Cupholder(S)
    96
  - Center Console Storage Area
    96
  - Map Pocket
    96
  - Floor Mats
    97
  - Rear Storage Area
    97
  - Convenience Net
    98
- Retractable Hardtop
  
  98
  - Lowering the Retractable Hardtop
    99
  - Raising the Retractable Hardtop
    100
- Vehicle Personalization
  
  108
  - Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel
    108
Section 3 Instrument Panel

111
- Instrument Panel Overview
  
  114
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    116
  - Other Warning Devices
    116
  - Horn
    116
  - Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column
    116
  - Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    117
  - Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    117
  - Turn Signal on Chime
    118
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    118
  - Flash-To-Pass
    118
  - Windshield Wipers
    119
  - Rainsense™ Wipers
    120
  - Windshield Washer
    121
  - Headlamp Washer
    121
  - Cruise Control
    122
    
    Setting Cruise Control
    123
    
    Resuming a Set Speed
    123
  - Adaptive Cruise Control
    125
  - Alerting the Driver
    131
  - Other Messages
    136
  - Cleaning the System
    137
  - Exterior Lamps
    138
  - Wiper Activated Headlamps
    139
  - Headlamps on Reminder
    139
  - Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
    140
  - Adaptive Forward Lighting System
    141
  - Fog Lamps
    141
  - Twilight Sentinel
    142
  - Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
    143
  - Instrument Panel Brightness
    143
  - Courtesy Lamps
    143
  - Entry/Exit Lighting
    143
  - Reading Lamps
    143
  - Battery Run-Down Protection
    144
  - Head-Up Display (HUD)
    144
  - How the System Works
    148
  - Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)
    148
  - Accessory Power Outlet(S)
    150
  - Ashtray(S) and Cigarette Lighter
    151
- Climate Controls
  
  151
  - Dual Climate Control System
    151
    
    Automatic Operation
    152
    
    Manual Operation
    152
    
    Defogging and Defrosting
    155
    
    Rear Window Defogger
    156
  - Outlet Adjustment
    157
  - Operation Tips
    157
  - Passenger Compartment Air Filter
    157
- Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
  
  158
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    159
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    160
  - Trip Odometer
    160
  - Tachometer
    160
  - Safety Belt Reminder Light
    160
  - Airbag Readiness Light
    161
  - Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
    162
  - Voltmeter Gage
    164
  - Brake System Warning Light
    164
  - Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
    165
  - Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
    166
  - Tire Pressure Light
    167
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    167
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    168
    
    If the Light Is Flashing
    169
    
    If the Light Is on Steady
    169
    
    Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
    170
  - Engine Oil Pressure Gage
    171
  - Security Light
    172
  - Fog Lamp Light
    172
  - Lights on Reminder
    172
  - Highbeam on Light
    172
  - Fuel Gage
    173
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
  
  174
  - DIC Controls and Displays
    174
  - DIC Warnings and Messages
    177
  - Other Messages
    187
  - DIC Vehicle Personalization
    188
    
    Feature Programming
    188
    
    Auto Recall
    188
    
    Flash at Unlock
    189
    
    Approach Lights
    189
    
    Exit Lights
    189
    
    Flash at Lock
    190
    
    Fob Reminder
    190
    
    Passive Locking
    190
    
    Auto Unlock
    191
    
    Park Assist
    191
- Trip Computer
  
  192
  - Oil Life Indicator
    192
- Audio System(S)
  
  192
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    194
  - Audio Steering Wheel Controls
    194
  - Radio Reception
    195
    
    XM™ Satellite Radio Service
    195
    
    Cellular Phone Usage
    195
  - Care of Your Cds
    196
  - Care of the CD Player
    196
  - Diversity Antenna System
    196
  - XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
    196
Section 4 Navigation System

197
- Overview
  
  198
  - Navigation System Overview
    199
  - Getting Started
    200
    
    Setting the Time
    202
    
    Setting Radio Station Presets
    202
    
    Entering an Address
    203
    
    Guidance Volume
    206
- Features and Controls
  
  206
  - Using the Navigation System
    206
    
    Alphanumeric Keypad
    208
    
    Touch Sensitive Buttons
    208
  - Setup Menu
    209
    
    Navigation Settings
    209
    
    Restore Default Settings
    209
    
    System Configuration
    210
    
    Time to Destination
    210
    
    Map Appearance
    213
  - Plan Route
    214
  - Edit Memory Point
    215
    
    Registering Memory Points
    215
    
    Editing Memory Points
    216
    
    Deleting All Memory Points
    217
    
    Edit Category
    218
    
    Marked Point
    218
  - Edit Waypoint
    219
    
    Adding a Waypoint
    219
    
    Editing a Waypoint
    221
    
    Deleting a Waypoint
    221
  - Edit Avoid Point/Area
    221
  - Enter Destination
    223
    
    Memory Points
    227
    
    Previous Destination
    228
    
    Freeway Entrance/Exit
    230
  - Route Preference
    232
    
    Route Setting
    233
    
    Cancel Route
    234
  - Maps
    234
    
    Setting the Search Area
    236
    
    Map Scales
    237
    
    Map Adjustments
    237
    
    Scrolling the Map
    237
  - Symbols
    238
  - Auto Reroute
    242
  - Keyless Access System
    243
  - Onstar System
    243
  - Global Positioning System (GPS)
    244
  - Vehicle Positioning
    245
  - Problems with Route Guidance
    246
  - If the System Needs Service
    246
  - Ordering Map Dvds
    246
  - Database Coverage Explanations
    246
- Navigation Audio System
  
  247
  - Screen Adjust Menu
    250
  - Playing the Radio
    251
  - Finding a Station
    251
  - Preset Station Menu
    252
  - Sound Menu
    253
  - Adjusting the Speakers
    254
  - Radio Data Systems (RDS)
    255
  - XM Radio Messages
    260
  - Six-Disc CD Changer
    262
  - CD Changer Errors
    264
  - CD/DVD Player
    265
    
    DVD Player
    266
    
    DVD Menu Options
    267
    
    Playing a DVD
    267
  - Radio Personalization with Home and Away Feature
    270
- Voice Recognition
  
  271
  - Voice Recognition Commands
    272
  - Help Commands
    272
  - Radio Commands
    272
  - Screen Commands
    273
  - Position Commands
    273
  - Map Commands
    273
Section 5 Driving Your Vehicle

279
- Driving Your Vehicle
  
  279
- Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
  
  280
  - Defensive Driving
    280
  - Drunken Driving
    281
  - Control of a Vehicle
    284
  - Braking
    284
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    285
    
    Using Anti-Lock
    287
  - Braking in Emergencies
    287
  - Traction Control System (TCS)
    287
  - Magnetic Ride Control
    289
  - Limited-Slip Rear Axle
    289
  - Stabilitrak System
    289
  - Magnetic Speed Variable Assist Steering
    291
    
    Steering Tips
    291
    
    Steering in Emergencies
    292
  - Off-Road Recovery
    293
  - Passing
    294
  - Loss of Control
    295
  - Driving at Night
    296
  - Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    298
    
    Driving through Deep Standing Water
    299
    
    Driving through Flowing Water
    300
    
    Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
    300
  - City Driving
    300
  - Freeway Driving
    301
  - Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    302
  - Highway Hypnosis
    303
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    304
  - Winter Driving
    305
    
    Driving on Snow or Ice
    306
    
    If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
    308
  - If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
    310
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    310
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    311
    
    Tire and Loading Information Label
    311
    
    Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
    312
    
    Certification Label
    314
- Towing
  
  315
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    315
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    315
  - Towing a Trailer
    315
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care

317
- Service and Appearance Care
  
  317
- Service
  
  319
- Fuel
  
  321
  - Gasoline Octane
    321
  - Gasoline Speciﬁcations
    321
  - California Fuel
    321
  - Additives
    322
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    322
  - Filling the Tank
    323
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    326
- Checking Things under the Hood
  
  326
  - Hood Release
    327
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    328
  - Checking Engine Oil
    329
    
    When to Add Engine Oil
    330
    
    What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    331
    
    Engine Oil Additives
    332
  - Engine Oil Life System
    332
  - What to Do with Used Oil
    333
  - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    334
  - Automatic Transmission Fluid
    335
  - Engine Coolant
    336
    
    What to Use
    336
    
    Checking Coolant
    338
    
    Adding Coolant
    339
  - Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
    339
  - Engine Overheating
    339
    
    If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    340
    
    If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    340
  - Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
    341
  - Cooling System
    342
    
    How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
    344
    
    What to Use
    347
  - When to Check Power Steering Fluid
    347
  - How to Check Power Steering Fluid
    347
  - Windshield Washer Fluid
    348
  - Adding Washer Fluid
    348
  - Brakes
    349
    
    Checking Brake Fluid
    350
    
    What to Add
    350
    
    Brake Pedal Travel
    351
    
    Brake Adjustment
    351
    
    Brake Wear
    351
    
    Replacing Brake System Parts
    352
  - Battery
    352
  - Vehicle Storage
    353
  - Jump Starting
    353
- Rear Axle
  
  358
  - When to Check Lubricant
    358
  - How to Check Lubricant
    358
- Headlamp Aiming
  
  359
  - Headlamp Vertical Aiming
    360
- Bulb Replacement
  
  361
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  
  362
- Windshield Replacement
  
  362
- Tires
  
  363
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    364
  - Tire Size
    365
  - Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions
    366
  - Run-Flat Tires
    368
  - Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
    370
    
    When to Check
    370
    
    How to Check
    370
    
    Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
    371
  - Tire Pressure Monitor System
    371
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation
    373
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    374
  - Buying New Tires
    374
  - Different Size Tires and Wheels
    376
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    376
    
    Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature a
    376
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    378
  - Wheel Replacement
    378
    
    Used Replacement Wheels
    380
  - Tire Chains
    380
  - Lifting Your Vehicle
    381
    
    Lifting from the Front
    382
    
    Lifting from the Rear
    384
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    385
- Appearance Care
  
  387
  - Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
    387
  - Fabric/Carpet
    388
  - Leather
    389
  - Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
    389
  - Wood Panels
    389
  - Speaker Covers
    390
  - Care of Safety Belts
    390
  - Weatherstrips
    390
  - Washing Your Vehicle
    390
  - Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    391
    
    Finish Care
    391
    
    Windshield and Wiper Blades
    391
    
    Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
    392
    
    Tires
    393
    
    Sheet Metal Damage
    393
    
    Finish Damage
    393
    
    Underbody Maintenance
    393
    
    Chemical Paint Spotting
    393
    
    Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
    394
- Vehicle Identiﬁcation
  
  395
- Electrical System
  
  396
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    396
  - Windshield Wiper Fuses
    396
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options
    396
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    396
  - Instrument Panel Fuse Block
    397
  - Underhood Fuse Block
    399
- Capacities and Speciﬁcations
  
  402
  - Engine Specifications
    402
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule

403
- Introduction
  404
- Maintenance Requirements
  404
- Maintenance Schedule
  404
- Using the Maintenance Schedule
  404
- Your Vehicle and the Environment
  404
- Scheduled Maintenance
  406
- Additional Required Services
  408
- Maintenance Footnotes
  409
- At each Fuel Fill
  410
- At Least Once a Month
  410
- Owner Checks and Services
  410
- At Least Once a Year
  411
  - Starter Switch Check
    411
  - Underbody Flushing Service
    412
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
  413
- Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
  415
- Maintenance Record
  416
Section 8 Customer Assistance and Information

419
- Customer Assistance and Information
  419
- Customer Assistance and Information
  
  420
  - Customer Satisfaction Procedure
    420
  - Online Owner Center
    421
  - Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
    422
  - Customer Assistance Offices
    422
    
    Overseas - Customer Assistance
    423
  - GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
    423
    
    Cadillac Owner Privileges
    424
  - Roadside Service
    424
    
    Scheduling Service Appointments
    425
  - Courtesy Transportation
    425
    
    Transportation Options
    426
    
    Additional Program Information
    427
  - Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
    427
  - Collision Damage Repair
    428
    
    Collision Parts
    428
    
    Repair Facility
    429
    
    Insuring Your Vehicle
    429
    
    If an Accident Occurs
    430
    
    Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process
    431
- Reporting Safety Defects
  
  431

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Cadillac 2006 XLR Owner's Manual (448 pages)

Table of Contents

Section 2 Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Onstar System

Universal Home Remote System

Storage Areas

Retractable Hardtop

Vehicle Personalization

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Trip Computer

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Navigation System

Overview

Features and Controls

Navigation Audio System

Voice Recognition

Section 5 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 6 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Rear Axle

Headlamp Aiming

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Windshield Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Section 7 Maintenance Schedule

Section 8 Customer Assistance and Information

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

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