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1. Park the vehicle on a level surface. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise (left). If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means there is still some pressure left. 2. Then keep turning the cap and remove it. 5-30

Section	Page
Cadillac XLR Book TOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Eight-Way Power Seats	8
Power Lumbar	9
Heated and Cooled Seats	9
Safety Belts	10
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	10
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	14
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	15
Driver Position	16
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	22
Passenger Position	23
Safety Belt Pretensioners	23
Safety Belt Extender	23
Child Restraints	24
Older Children	24
Infants and Young Children	26
Child Restraint Systems	29
Top Strap	33
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	33
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	35
Securing a Child Restraint in the Passenger Seat Position	37
Air Bag Systems	42
Where Are the Air Bags?	44
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?	46
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?	47
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?	47
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates?	48
Air Bag Off Switch	49
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	54
Restraint System Check	54
Checking Your Restraint Systems	54
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	55
Features and Controls	57
Keys	58
Keyless Access System	59
Keyless Access System Operation	60
Doors and Locks	64
Door Locks	64
Power Door Locks	66
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	66
Lockout Protection	67
Leaving Your Vehicle	67
Trunk	67
Windows	70
Power Windows	71
Sun Visors	72
Theft-Deterrent Systems	73
Theft-Deterrent System	73
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	75
New Vehicle Break-In	75
Ignition Positions	75
Starting Your Engine	76
Engine Coolant Heater	77
Automatic Transmission Operation	79
Parking Brake	82
Shifting Into Park (P)	84
Shifting Out of Park (P)	86
Parking Over Things That Burn	87
Engine Exhaust	87
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked	88
Mirrors	89
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®	89
Outside Power Heated Mirrors	89
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror	90
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror	90
Outside Convex Mirror	90
OnStar® System	91
HomeLink® Transmitter	93
Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter	93
Storage Areas	97
Glove Box	97
Cupholder(s)	97
Center Console Storage Area	97
Map Pocket	98
Floor Mats	98
Rear Storage Area	99
Convenience Net	99
Retractable Hardtop	100
Lowering the Retractable Hardtop	100
Raising the Retractable Hardtop	101
Vehicle Personalization	109
Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel	109
Instrument Panel	111
Instrument Panel Overview	114
Hazard Warning Flashers	116
Other Warning Devices	116
Horn	117
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column	117
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	117
Exterior Lamps	134
Interior Lamps	137
Head-Up Display (HUD)	139
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)	142
Accessory Power Outlets	144
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	145
Climate Controls	145
Dual Climate Control System	145
Outlet Adjustment	150
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	150
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	151
Instrument Panel Cluster	152
Speedometer and Odometer	153
Trip Odometer	153
Tachometer	153
Safety Belt Reminder Light	153
Air Bag Readiness Light	154
Air Bag Off Light	155
Voltmeter Gage	156
Brake System Warning Light	157
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	158
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	158
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	159
Tire Pressure Light	160
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	160
Engine Oil Pressure Gage	164
Security Light	164
Fog Lamp Light	165
Lights On Reminder	165
Fuel Gage	166
Driver Information Center (DIC)	167
DIC Controls and Displays	167
DIC Warnings and Messages	169
Other Messages	177
DIC Vehicle Personalization	178
Trip Computer	182
Oil Life Indicator	182
Audio System(s)	182
Navigation/Radio System	183
Radio Personalization with Home and Away Feature	183
Theft-Deterrent Feature	184
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	184
Understanding Radio Reception	185
Care of Your CDs	185
Care of Your CD Player	185
Diversity Antenna System	186
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	186
Driving Your Vehicle	187
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	188
Defensive Driving	188
Drunken Driving	188
Control of a Vehicle	191
Braking	192
Traction Control System (TCS)	195
Magnetic Ride Control	196
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	196
Stabilitrak® System	197
Steering	198
Off-Road Recovery	201
Passing	201
Loss of Control	202
Driving at Night	204
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	206
City Driving	209
Freeway Driving	210
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	211
Highway Hypnosis	212
Hill and Mountain Roads	212
Winter Driving	214
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	217
Towing	218
Towing Your Vehicle	218
Recreational Vehicle Towing	218
Loading Your Vehicle	218
Loading Your Vehicle	221
Loading Your Vehicle	222
Towing a Trailer	223
Service and Appearance Care	225
Service	227
Doing Your Own Service Work	227
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	228
Fuel	228
Gasoline Octane	228
Gasoline Specifications	229
California Fuel	229
Additives	230
Fuels in Foreign Countries	230
Filling Your Tank	231
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	234
Checking Things Under the Hood	234
Hood Release	235
Engine Compartment Overview	236
Engine Oil	237
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	242
Automatic Transmission Fluid	243
Engine Coolant	244
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	247
Engine Overheating	247
Cooling System	250
Power Steering Fluid	256
Windshield Washer Fluid	257
Brakes	259
Battery	262
Jump Starting	263
Rear Axle	269
Headlamp Aiming	270
Headlamp Vertical Aiming	271
Bulb Replacement	273
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	273
Tires	274
Run-Flat Tires	280
Inflation - Tire Pressure	281
Tire Pressure Monitor System	282
Tire Inspection and Rotation	284
When It Is Time for New Tires	286
Buying New Tires	287
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	288
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	289
Wheel Replacement	290
Tire Chains	292
Lifting Your Vehicle	293
If a Tire Goes Flat	297
Appearance Care	299
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	299
Care of Safety Belts	302
Weatherstrips	302
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	302
Finish Damage	304
Underbody Maintenance	305
Chemical Paint Spotting	305
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	306
Vehicle Identification	307
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	307
Service Parts Identification Label	307
Electrical System	308
Add-On Electrical Equipment	308
Windshield Wiper Fuses	308
Power Windows and Other Power Options	308
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	309
Capacities and Specifications	315
Maintenance Schedule	317
Maintenance Schedule	318
Introduction	318
Maintenance Requirements	318
Your Vehicle and the Environment	318
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	318
Scheduled Maintenance	320
Additional Required Services	322
Maintenance Footnotes	323
Owner Checks and Services	324
At Each Fuel Fill	324
At Least Once a Month	324
At Least Once a Year	325
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	327
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	329
Maintenance Record	330
Customer Assistance Information	333
Customer Assistance Information	334
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	334
Online Owner Center	335
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	336
Customer Assistance Offices	336
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	337
Roadside Service	337
Courtesy Transportation	339
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records	339
Reporting Safety Defects	340
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	340
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	341
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	341
Service Publications Ordering Information	341

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