Section |
Page |
2008 Cadillac XLR/XLR-V BookTOC |
1 |
Seats and Restraint Systems |
7 |
Front Seats |
8 |
Power Seats |
8 |
Power Lumbar |
8 |
Heated and Cooled Seats |
9 |
Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel |
9 |
Power Reclining Seatbacks |
10 |
Safety Belts |
12 |
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone |
12 |
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly |
17 |
Lap-Shoulder Belt |
26 |
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy |
28 |
Safety Belt Extender |
29 |
Child Restraints |
29 |
Older Children |
29 |
Infants and Young Children |
32 |
Child Restraint Systems |
36 |
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) |
38 |
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position |
38 |
Airbag System |
42 |
Where Are the Airbags? |
45 |
When Should an Airbag Inflate? |
47 |
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? |
49 |
How Does an Airbag Restrain? |
49 |
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? |
50 |
Passenger Sensing System |
51 |
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle |
56 |
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle |
57 |
Restraint System Check |
58 |
Checking the Restraint Systems |
58 |
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash |
59 |
Features and Controls |
61 |
Keys |
63 |
Keyless Access System |
65 |
Keyless Access System Operation |
66 |
Doors and Locks |
70 |
Door Locks |
70 |
Power Door Locks |
72 |
Automatic Door Lock |
72 |
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock |
72 |
Lockout Protection |
72 |
Trunk |
73 |
Windows |
76 |
Power Windows |
77 |
Sun Visors |
79 |
Theft-Deterrent Systems |
79 |
Theft-Deterrent System |
79 |
Valet Lockout Switch |
81 |
Immobilizer |
81 |
Immobilizer Operation |
82 |
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle |
83 |
New Vehicle Break-In |
83 |
Ignition Positions |
83 |
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) |
84 |
Starting the Engine |
84 |
Automatic Transmission Operation |
86 |
Parking Brake |
90 |
Shifting Into PARK (P) |
92 |
Shifting Out of PARK (P) |
93 |
Parking Over Things That Burn |
94 |
Engine Exhaust |
94 |
Running the Engine While Parked |
95 |
Mirrors |
96 |
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® |
96 |
Outside Power Heated Mirrors |
96 |
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror |
97 |
Park Assist Mirror |
97 |
Outside Convex Mirror |
98 |
Object Detection Systems |
98 |
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) |
98 |
OnStar® System |
101 |
Universal Home Remote System |
104 |
Universal Home Remote System |
104 |
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round LED) |
105 |
Storage Areas |
112 |
Glove Box |
112 |
Cupholder(s) |
112 |
Center Console Storage |
112 |
Floor Mats |
112 |
Rear Storage Area |
113 |
Convenience Net |
113 |
Retractable Hardtop |
114 |
Lowering the Retractable Hardtop |
114 |
Raising the Retractable Hardtop |
115 |
Instrument Panel |
123 |
Instrument Panel Overview |
126 |
Hazard Warning Flashers |
128 |
Other Warning Devices |
128 |
Horn |
128 |
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column |
129 |
Heated Steering Wheel |
129 |
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever |
130 |
Turn and Lane-Change Signals |
130 |
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer |
131 |
Flash-to-Pass |
131 |
Windshield Wipers |
132 |
Rainsense™ Wipers |
133 |
Windshield Washer |
134 |
Headlamp Washer |
134 |
Cruise Control |
134 |
Adaptive Cruise Control |
137 |
Exterior Lamps |
150 |
Wiper Activated Headlamps |
151 |
Headlamps on Reminder |
151 |
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) |
151 |
Adaptive Forward Lighting System |
152 |
Fog Lamps |
152 |
Twilight Sentinel® |
153 |
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver |
154 |
Instrument Panel Brightness |
154 |
Courtesy Lamps |
154 |
Entry/Exit Lighting |
154 |
Reading Lamps |
154 |
Battery Run-Down Protection |
155 |
Head-Up Display (HUD) |
155 |
Accessory Power Outlet(s) |
158 |
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter |
159 |
Climate Controls |
160 |
Dual Climate Control System |
160 |
Outlet Adjustment |
164 |
Passenger Compartment Air Filter |
164 |
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators |
165 |
Instrument Panel Cluster |
166 |
Speedometer and Odometer |
167 |
Trip Odometer |
167 |
Tachometer |
167 |
Safety Belt Reminders |
168 |
Airbag Readiness Light |
168 |
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator |
169 |
Charging System Light |
171 |
Voltmeter Gage |
172 |
Brake System Warning Light |
172 |
Antilock Brake System Warning Light |
173 |
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light |
174 |
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage |
175 |
Tire Pressure Light |
175 |
Malfunction Indicator Lamp |
176 |
Engine Oil Pressure Gage |
179 |
Security Light |
180 |
Fog Lamp Light |
180 |
Lights On Reminder |
180 |
Highbeam On Light |
180 |
Fuel Gage |
181 |
Driver Information Center (DIC) |
182 |
DIC Operation and Displays |
182 |
DIC Warnings and Messages |
185 |
Other Messages |
196 |
DIC Vehicle Personalization |
198 |
Trip Computer |
202 |
Oil Life Indicator |
202 |
Audio System(s) |
203 |
Theft-Deterrent Feature |
204 |
Audio Steering Wheel Controls |
204 |
Radio Reception |
206 |
Care of Your CDs |
207 |
Care of the CD Player |
207 |
Diversity Antenna System |
207 |
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System |
207 |
Navigation System |
209 |
Overview |
210 |
Navigation System Overview |
210 |
Getting Started |
212 |
Features and Controls |
219 |
Using the Navigation System |
219 |
Setup Menu |
221 |
Plan Route |
227 |
Edit Memory Point |
228 |
Edit Waypoint |
232 |
Edit Avoid Point/Area |
234 |
Enter Destination |
236 |
Route Preference |
245 |
Maps |
247 |
Symbols |
252 |
Keyless Access System |
258 |
OnStar® System |
258 |
Global Positioning System (GPS) |
258 |
Vehicle Positioning |
259 |
Problems with Route Guidance |
260 |
If the System Needs Service |
260 |
Ordering Map DVDs |
261 |
Database Coverage Explanations |
261 |
Navigation Audio System |
262 |
Six-Disc CD Changer |
275 |
CD/DVD Player |
278 |
Radio Personalization with Home and Away Feature |
283 |
Voice Recognition |
284 |
Driving Your Vehicle |
293 |
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle |
294 |
Defensive Driving |
294 |
Drunk Driving |
294 |
Control of a Vehicle |
295 |
Braking |
296 |
Antilock Brake System (ABS) |
297 |
Braking in Emergencies |
297 |
Traction Control System (TCS) |
298 |
Magnetic Ride Control |
299 |
Limited-Slip Rear Axle |
299 |
StabiliTrak® System |
300 |
Steering |
301 |
Off-Road Recovery |
303 |
Passing |
304 |
Loss of Control |
304 |
Racing or Other Competitive Driving (XLR-V) |
305 |
Driving at Night |
306 |
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads |
306 |
Before Leaving on a Long Trip |
307 |
Highway Hypnosis |
308 |
Hill and Mountain Roads |
308 |
Winter Driving |
309 |
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow |
313 |
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out |
314 |
Loading Your Vehicle |
314 |
Towing |
319 |
Towing Your Vehicle |
319 |
Recreational Vehicle Towing |
319 |
Towing a Trailer |
319 |
Service and Appearance Care |
321 |
Service |
323 |
Accessories and Modifications |
323 |
California Proposition 65 Warning |
323 |
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements |
324 |
Doing Your Own Service Work |
324 |
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle |
324 |
Fuel |
325 |
Gasoline Octane |
325 |
Gasoline Specifications |
325 |
California Fuel |
326 |
Additives |
326 |
Fuels in Foreign Countries |
327 |
Filling the Tank |
327 |
Filling a Portable Fuel Container |
330 |
Checking Things Under the Hood |
330 |
Hood Release |
331 |
Engine Compartment Overview |
332 |
Engine Oil |
336 |
Engine Oil Life System |
340 |
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter |
342 |
Automatic Transmission Fluid |
344 |
Engine Coolant |
344 |
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap |
347 |
Engine Overheating |
347 |
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode |
349 |
Cooling System |
350 |
Power Steering Fluid |
355 |
Windshield Washer Fluid |
356 |
Brakes |
357 |
Battery |
360 |
Jump Starting |
361 |
Rear Axle |
366 |
Headlamp Aiming |
367 |
Headlamp Vertical Aiming |
368 |
Bulb Replacement |
370 |
Windshield Replacement |
370 |
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement |
370 |
Tires |
372 |
Winter Tires (XLR-V) |
373 |
Tire Sidewall Labeling |
374 |
Tire Terminology and Definitions |
376 |
Run-Flat Tires |
378 |
Inflation - Tire Pressure |
380 |
Tire Pressure Monitor System |
381 |
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation |
383 |
Tire Inspection and Rotation |
385 |
When It Is Time for New Tires |
386 |
Buying New Tires |
387 |
Different Size Tires and Wheels |
388 |
Uniform Tire Quality Grading |
389 |
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance |
390 |
Wheel Replacement |
390 |
Tire Chains |
393 |
Lifting Your Vehicle |
394 |
If a Tire Goes Flat |
398 |
Appearance Care |
400 |
Interior Cleaning |
400 |
Fabric/Carpet |
401 |
Leather |
402 |
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces |
402 |
Wood Panels |
402 |
Speaker Covers |
402 |
Care of Safety Belts |
403 |
Weatherstrips |
403 |
Washing Your Vehicle |
403 |
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses |
404 |
Finish Care |
404 |
Windshield and Wiper Blades |
405 |
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim |
405 |
Tires |
406 |
Sheet Metal Damage |
406 |
Finish Damage |
407 |
Underbody Maintenance |
407 |
Fiberglass Springs (Composite Springs) |
407 |
Chemical Paint Spotting |
407 |
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials |
408 |
Vehicle Identification |
409 |
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) |
409 |
Service Parts Identification Label |
409 |
Electrical System |
409 |
Add-On Electrical Equipment |
409 |
Windshield Wiper Fuses |
410 |
Power Windows and Other Power Options |
410 |
Fuses and Circuit Breakers |
410 |
Instrument Panel Fuse Block |
410 |
Underhood Fuse Block |
414 |
Capacities and Specifications |
417 |
Maintenance Schedule |
419 |
Maintenance Schedule |
420 |
Introduction |
420 |
Maintenance Requirements |
420 |
Your Vehicle and the Environment |
420 |
Using the Maintenance Schedule |
420 |
Scheduled Maintenance |
422 |
Additional Required Services |
423 |
Maintenance Footnotes |
424 |
Owner Checks and Services |
426 |
At Each Fuel Fill |
426 |
At Least Once a Month |
426 |
At Least Once a Year |
427 |
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants |
429 |
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts |
431 |
Engine Drive Belt Routing |
432 |
Maintenance Record |
433 |
Customer Assistance Information |
437 |
Customer Assistance and Information |
438 |
Customer Satisfaction Procedure |
438 |
Online Owner Center |
440 |
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users |
441 |
Customer Assistance Offices |
441 |
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program |
443 |
Roadside Service |
443 |
Scheduling Service Appointments |
446 |
Courtesy Transportation |
446 |
Collision Damage Repair |
448 |
Reporting Safety Defects |
451 |
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government |
451 |
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government |
451 |
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors |
452 |
Service Publications Ordering Information |
452 |
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy |
453 |
Event Data Recorders |
454 |
OnStar® |
455 |
Navigation System |
455 |
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) |
455 |