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Section 5 Driving Your Vehicle Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ...5-20 City Driving ...5-22 Freeway Driving ...5-23 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...5-24 Highway Hypnosis ...5-25 Hill and Mountain Roads ...5-26 Winter Driving ...5-27 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...5-32 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out ...5-32 Loading Your Vehicle ...5-33 Towing ...5-37 Towing Your Vehicle ...5-37 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...5-37 Towing a Trailer ...5-37 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...5-2 Defensive Driving ...5-2 Drunken Driving ...5-3 Control of a Vehicle ...5-6 Braking ...5-6 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...5-7 Braking in Emergencies ...5-9 Traction Control System (TCS) ...5-9 Magnetic Ride Control ...5-11 Limited-Slip Rear Axle ...5-11 StabiliTrak® System ...5-11 Steering ...5-13 Off-Road Recovery ...5-15 Passing ...5-16 Loss of Control ...5-17 Driving at Night ...5-18 5-1

Section	Page
2006 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	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
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
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	44
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	44
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	45
Passenger Sensing System	46
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	50
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	50
Restraint System Check	51
Checking the Restraint Systems	51
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	52
Features and Controls	53
Keys	54
Keyless Access System	56
Keyless Access System Operation	57
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
Windows	67
Power Windows	68
Sun Visors	70
Theft-Deterrent Systems	70
Theft-Deterrent System	70
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
Engine Coolant Heater	76
Automatic Transmission Operation	77
Parking Brake	81
Shifting Into Park (P)	82
Shifting Out of Park (P)	84
Parking Over Things That Burn	84
Engine Exhaust	85
Running the Engine While Parked	85
Mirrors	86
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®	86
Outside Power Heated Mirrors	87
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror	87
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror	88
Outside Convex Mirror	88
OnStar® System	89
Universal Home Remote System	91
Universal Home Remote System Operation	92
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
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
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
Adaptive Cruise Control	125
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
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
Outlet Adjustment	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
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	167
Tire Pressure Light	167
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	168
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
Trip Computer	192
Oil Life Indicator	192
Audio System(s)	192
Theft-Deterrent Feature	194
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	194
Radio Reception	195
Care of Your CDs	196
Care of the CD Player	196
Diversity Antenna System	196
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System (Trunk Mounted)	196
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System (Diversity System)	196
Navigation System	197
Overview	198
Navigation System Overview	198
Getting Started	200
Features and Controls	206
Using the Navigation System	206
Setup Menu	209
Plan Route	214
Edit Memory Point	215
Edit Waypoint	219
Edit Avoid Point/Area	221
Enter Destination	223
Route Preference	232
Maps	234
Symbols	238
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
Six-Disc CD Changer	262
CD/DVD Player	265
Radio Personalization with Home and Away Feature	270
Voice Recognition	271
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
Braking in Emergencies	287
Traction Control System (TCS)	287
Magnetic Ride Control	289
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	289
StabiliTrak® System	289
Steering	291
Off-Road Recovery	293
Passing	294
Loss of Control	295
Driving at Night	296
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	298
City Driving	300
Freeway Driving	301
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	302
Highway Hypnosis	303
Hill and Mountain Roads	304
Winter Driving	305
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	310
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	310
Loading Your Vehicle	311
Towing	315
Towing Your Vehicle	315
Recreational Vehicle Towing	315
Towing a Trailer	315
Service and Appearance Care	317
Service	319
Accessories and Modifications	319
California Proposition 65 Warning	319
Doing Your Own Service Work	320
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	320
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
Engine Oil	329
Engine Oil Life System	332
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	334
Automatic Transmission Fluid	335
Engine Coolant	336
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	339
Engine Overheating	339
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	341
Cooling System	342
Power Steering Fluid	347
Windshield Washer Fluid	348
Brakes	349
Battery	352
Jump Starting	353
Rear Axle	358
Headlamp Aiming	359
Headlamp Vertical Aiming	360
Bulb Replacement	361
Windshield Replacement	362
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	362
Tires	363
Tire Sidewall Labeling	364
Tire Terminology and Definitions	366
Run-Flat Tires	368
Inflation - Tire Pressure	370
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
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	378
Wheel Replacement	378
Tire Chains	380
Lifting Your Vehicle	381
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
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	395
Service Parts Identification Label	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
Maintenance Schedule	403
Maintenance Schedule	404
Introduction	404
Maintenance Requirements	404
Your Vehicle and the Environment	404
Using the Maintenance Schedule	404
Scheduled Maintenance	406
Additional Required Services	408
Maintenance Footnotes	409
Owner Checks and Services	410
At Each Fuel Fill	410
At Least Once a Month	410
At Least Once a Year	411
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	413
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	415
Maintenance Record	416
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
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	423
Roadside Service	424
Courtesy Transportation	425
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	427
Collision Damage Repair	428
Reporting Safety Defects	431
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	431
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	432
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	432
Service Publications Ordering Information	432

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