2004 Cadillac XLR Owner's Manual - Page 82

Some automatic downshifts may occur to maintain minimum engine speed. This will only occur if you leave the vehicle in too high of a gear range for the speed the vehicle is traveling. For example, if you have been driving in fifth gear range and come to a stop without manually downshifting, fifth gear range will continue to display in the DIC or 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 fifth gear range. In higher gear ranges, an automatic downshift will occur if you press the accelerator pedal to the floor. This feature provides you with adequate acceleration capabilities if you forget to downshift manually. Automatic upshifts and downshifts will not display in the DIC or HUD. Driver shift control is available while the cruise control is engaged. The shift behavior of the transmission will react differently than when cruise control is not engaged. 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) position. Parking Brake The parking brake pedal is located to the left of the regular brake pedal, near the driver's door. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal down with your left foot. If the ignition is running, the parking brake indicator light on the instrument panel cluster should come on. If it doesn't, you need to have your vehicle serviced. 2-26