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Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7-11 for more information. Capacities English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 1.4 lbs 0.64 kg Cooling System 14.8 quarts 14.0 L Engine Oil with Filter 8.0 quarts 7.6 L Fuel Tank 18.0 gallons 68.0 L Automatic Transmission 9.5 quarts 8.5 L Wheel Nut Torque 100 ft lb 140 Y All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ﬁll to the approximate level as recommended in this manual. Recheck ﬂuid level after ﬁlling. Application Engine Speciﬁcations Engine 4.6L PV8 VIN Code A Transmission Automatic Spark Plug Gap 0.040 inches (1.02 mm) 6-85

Section	Page
2005 Cadillac XLR Book TOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Power Seats	8
Power Lumbar	8
Heated and Cooled Seats	9
Power Reclining Seatback	10
Safety Belts	11
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	11
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	15
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	16
Driver Position	16
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	23
Passenger Position	24
Safety Belt Pretensioners	24
Safety Belt Extender	24
Child Restraints	25
Older Children	25
Infants and Young Children	27
Child Restraint Systems	30
Top Strap	33
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	34
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	36
Securing a Child Restraint in the Passenger Seat Position	38
Airbag System	42
Where Are the Airbags?	44
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	47
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	48
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	48
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	49
Airbag Off Switch	50
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	53
Restraint System Check	54
Checking Your Restraint Systems	54
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	54
Features and Controls	57
Keys	58
Keyless Access System	60
Keyless Access System Operation	61
Doors and Locks	65
Door Locks	65
Power Door Locks	67
Automatic Door Locks	68
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock	68
Lockout Protection	68
Trunk	69
Windows	72
Power Windows	73
Sun Visors	74
Theft-Deterrent Systems	75
Theft-Deterrent System	75
Valet Lockout Switch	77
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	77
New Vehicle Break-In	77
Ignition Positions	78
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	78
Starting Your Engine	79
Engine Coolant Heater	80
Automatic Transmission Operation	81
Parking Brake	84
Shifting Into Park (P)	86
Shifting Out of Park (P)	87
Parking Over Things That Burn	88
Engine Exhaust	88
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked	89
Mirrors	90
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®	90
Outside Power Heated Mirrors	90
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror	91
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror	91
Outside Convex Mirror	92
OnStar® System	92
HomeLink® Transmitter	94
Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter	95
Storage Areas	98
Glove Box	98
Cupholder(s)	98
Center Console Storage Area	98
Map Pocket	99
Floor Mats	99
Rear Storage Area	100
Convenience Net	100
Retractable Hardtop	101
Lowering the Retractable Hardtop	101
Raising the Retractable Hardtop	102
Vehicle Personalization	110
Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel	110
Instrument Panel	113
Instrument Panel Overview	116
Hazard Warning Flashers	118
Other Warning Devices	118
Horn	118
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column	119
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	119
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	120
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	120
Flash-to-Pass	121
Windshield Wipers	121
Rainsense™ Wipers	122
Windshield Washer	124
Headlamp Washer	124
Cruise Control	124
Adaptive Cruise Control	128
Exterior Lamps	140
Wiper Activated Headlamps	141
Headlamps on Reminder	141
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	142
Fog Lamps	143
Twilight Sentinel®	143
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver	144
Instrument Panel Brightness	144
Courtesy Lamps	145
Entry/Exit Lighting	145
Reading Lamps	145
Battery Run-Down Protection	145
Head-Up Display (HUD)	146
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)	149
Accessory Power Outlets	150
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	151
Climate Controls	152
Dual Climate Control System	152
Outlet Adjustment	157
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	157
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	158
Instrument Panel Cluster	158
Speedometer and Odometer	160
Trip Odometer	160
Tachometer	160
Safety Belt Reminder Light	160
Airbag Readiness Light	161
Airbag Off Light	162
Voltmeter Gage	163
Brake System Warning Light	164
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	165
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	165
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	166
Tire Pressure Light	167
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	167
Engine Oil Pressure Gage	170
Security Light	171
Fog Lamp Light	171
Lights On Reminder	171
Highbeam On Light	171
Fuel Gage	172
Driver Information Center (DIC)	173
DIC Controls and Displays	173
DIC Warnings and Messages	176
Other Messages	184
DIC Vehicle Personalization	185
Trip Computer	189
Oil Life Indicator	189
Audio System(s)	190
Theft-Deterrent Feature	190
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	191
Radio Reception	192
Care of Your CDs	192
Care of Your CD Player	192
Diversity Antenna System	193
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	193
Navigation System	195
Overview	196
Navigation System Overview	196
Getting Started	198
Features and Controls	198
Using the Navigation System	198
Setup Menu	201
Plan Route	207
Edit Memory Point	207
Edit Waypoint	211
Edit Avoid Point/Area	214
Enter Destination	215
Route Preference	225
Maps	227
Symbols	230
Remote Keyless Entry System	236
OnStar® System	236
Global Positioning System (GPS)	236
Vehicle Positioning	237
Problems with Route Guidance	238
If the System Needs Service	239
Ordering Map DVDs	239
Database Coverage Explanations	239
Navigation Audio System	239
Six-Disc CD Changer	255
CD/DVD Player	257
Radio Personalization with Home and Away Feature	263
Voice Recognition	263
Driving Your Vehicle	273
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	274
Defensive Driving	274
Drunken Driving	274
Control of a Vehicle	277
Braking	277
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	278
Braking in Emergencies	280
Traction Control System (TCS)	280
Magnetic Ride Control	281
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	281
StabiliTrak® System	282
Steering	283
Off-Road Recovery	285
Passing	286
Loss of Control	287
Driving at Night	288
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	290
City Driving	292
Freeway Driving	293
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	294
Highway Hypnosis	295
Hill and Mountain Roads	295
Winter Driving	297
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	301
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	302
Loading Your Vehicle	302
Towing	307
Towing Your Vehicle	307
Recreational Vehicle Towing	307
Towing a Trailer	307
Service and Appearance Care	309
Service	311
Doing Your Own Service Work	312
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	313
Fuel	313
Gasoline Octane	313
Gasoline Specifications	313
California Fuel	313
Additives	314
Fuels in Foreign Countries	314
Filling Your Tank	315
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	318
Checking Things Under the Hood	318
Hood Release	319
Engine Compartment Overview	320
Engine Oil	321
Engine Oil Life System	324
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	326
Automatic Transmission Fluid	328
Engine Coolant	328
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	331
Engine Overheating	331
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	333
Cooling System	334
Power Steering Fluid	339
Windshield Washer Fluid	340
Brakes	341
Battery	344
Jump Starting	345
Rear Axle	349
Headlamp Aiming	350
Headlamp Vertical Aiming	351
Bulb Replacement	352
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	353
Tires	354
Tire Sidewall Labelling	355
Tire Terminology and Definitions	357
Run-Flat Tires	360
Inflation - Tire Pressure	361
Tire Pressure Monitor System	363
Tire Inspection and Rotation	365
When It Is Time for New Tires	366
Buying New Tires	366
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	367
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	369
Wheel Replacement	369
Tire Chains	371
Lifting Your Vehicle	372
If a Tire Goes Flat	376
Appearance Care	378
Fabric/Carpet	378
Vinyl	380
Leather	380
Instrument Panel	380
Interior Plastic Components	380
Wood Panels	380
Speaker Covers	381
Glass Surfaces	381
Care of Safety Belts	381
Weatherstrips	381
Washing Your Vehicle	382
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	382
Finish Care	382
Windshield and Wiper Blades	383
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels	384
Tires	384
Sheet Metal Damage	385
Finish Damage	385
Underbody Maintenance	385
Chemical Paint Spotting	385
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	386
Vehicle Identification	387
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	387
Service Parts Identification Label	387
Electrical System	388
Add-On Electrical Equipment	388
Windshield Wiper Fuses	388
Power Windows and Other Power Options	388
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	388
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	389
Underhood Fuse Block	391
Capacities and Specifications	393
Maintenance Schedule	395
Maintenance Schedule	396
Introduction	396
Maintenance Requirements	396
Your Vehicle and the Environment	396
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	396
Scheduled Maintenance	398
Additional Required Services	400
Maintenance Footnotes	401
Owner Checks and Services	402
At Each Fuel Fill	402
At Least Once a Month	402
At Least Once a Year	403
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	405
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	407
Maintenance Record	408
Customer Assistance and Information	411
Customer Assistance and Information	412
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	412
Online Owner Center	413
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	414
Customer Assistance Offices	414
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	415
Roadside Service	416
Courtesy Transportation	417
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	419
Reporting Safety Defects	421
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	421
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	421
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	421
Service Publications Ordering Information	422

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