Section |
Page |
2009 Cadillac XLR/XLR-V BookTOC |
1 |
Seats and Restraint System |
5 |
Front Seats |
6 |
Power Seats |
6 |
Power Lumbar |
6 |
Heated and Cooled Seats |
7 |
Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel |
7 |
Power Reclining Seatbacks |
8 |
Safety Belts |
10 |
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone |
10 |
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly |
15 |
Lap-Shoulder Belt |
24 |
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy |
26 |
Safety Belt Extender |
27 |
Child Restraints |
27 |
Older Children |
27 |
Infants and Young Children |
31 |
Child Restraint Systems |
35 |
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) |
37 |
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position |
38 |
Airbag System |
42 |
Where Are the Airbags? |
44 |
When Should an Airbag Inflate? |
46 |
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? |
47 |
How Does an Airbag Restrain? |
47 |
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? |
48 |
Passenger Sensing System |
49 |
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle |
54 |
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle |
54 |
Restraint System Check |
56 |
Checking the Restraint Systems |
56 |
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash |
57 |
Features and Controls |
59 |
Keys |
61 |
Keyless Access System |
62 |
Keyless Access System Operation |
63 |
Doors and Locks |
68 |
Door Locks |
68 |
Power Door Locks |
71 |
Automatic Door Lock |
71 |
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock |
71 |
Lockout Protection |
71 |
Trunk |
72 |
Windows |
75 |
Power Windows |
76 |
Sun Visors |
78 |
Theft-Deterrent Systems |
78 |
Theft-Deterrent System |
78 |
Valet Lockout Switch |
80 |
Immobilizer |
80 |
Immobilizer Operation |
81 |
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle |
82 |
New Vehicle Break-In |
82 |
Ignition Positions |
82 |
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) |
83 |
Starting the Engine |
84 |
Automatic Transmission Operation |
86 |
Parking Brake |
90 |
Shifting Into Park |
91 |
Shifting Out of Park |
93 |
Parking Over Things That Burn |
93 |
Engine Exhaust |
94 |
Running the Vehicle While Parked |
95 |
Mirrors |
96 |
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror |
96 |
Outside Power Mirrors |
96 |
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror |
97 |
Park Assist Mirror |
97 |
Outside Convex Mirror |
97 |
Outside Heated Mirrors |
97 |
Object Detection Systems |
98 |
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) |
98 |
OnStar® System |
100 |
Universal Home Remote System |
103 |
Universal Home Remote System Operation |
104 |
Storage Areas |
111 |
Glove Box |
111 |
Cupholders |
111 |
Center Console Storage |
111 |
Floor Mats |
111 |
Rear Storage Area |
112 |
Convenience Net |
112 |
Retractable Hardtop |
112 |
Lowering the Retractable Hardtop |
113 |
Raising the Retractable Hardtop |
114 |
Instrument Panel |
123 |
Instrument Panel Overview |
126 |
Hazard Warning Flashers |
128 |
Horn |
128 |
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column |
128 |
Heated Steering Wheel |
129 |
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever |
129 |
Turn and Lane-Change Signals |
129 |
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer |
130 |
Flash-to-Pass |
130 |
Windshield Wipers |
130 |
Rainsense™ Wipers |
131 |
Windshield Washer |
132 |
Headlamp Washer |
133 |
Cruise Control |
133 |
Adaptive Cruise Control |
136 |
Exterior Lamps |
148 |
Wiper Activated Headlamps |
149 |
Headlamps on Reminder |
149 |
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) |
149 |
Adaptive Forward Lighting System |
150 |
Fog Lamps |
150 |
Twilight Sentinel® |
151 |
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver |
152 |
Instrument Panel Brightness |
152 |
Courtesy Lamps |
152 |
Entry/Exit Lighting |
152 |
Reading Lamps |
152 |
Battery Run-Down Protection |
153 |
Head-Up Display (HUD) |
153 |
Accessory Power Outlet(s) |
156 |
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter |
157 |
Climate Controls |
158 |
Dual Climate Control System |
158 |
Outlet Adjustment |
162 |
Passenger Compartment Air Filter |
163 |
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators |
163 |
Instrument Panel Cluster |
164 |
Speedometer and Odometer |
165 |
Trip Odometer |
165 |
Tachometer |
165 |
Safety Belt Reminders |
166 |
Airbag Readiness Light |
166 |
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator |
167 |
Charging System Light |
168 |
Voltmeter Gage |
168 |
Brake System Warning Light |
169 |
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light |
170 |
StabiliTrak®/Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light |
170 |
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage |
171 |
Tire Pressure Light |
172 |
Malfunction Indicator Lamp |
172 |
Engine Oil Pressure Gage |
176 |
Security Light |
177 |
Fog Lamp Light |
177 |
Lights On Reminder |
177 |
Highbeam On Light |
177 |
Fuel Gage |
178 |
Driver Information Center (DIC) |
179 |
DIC Operation and Displays |
179 |
DIC Warnings and Messages |
182 |
Other Messages |
192 |
DIC Vehicle Personalization |
194 |
Trip Computer |
198 |
Oil Life Indicator |
198 |
Audio System(s) |
198 |
Bluetooth® |
199 |
Theft-Deterrent Feature |
210 |
Audio Steering Wheel Controls |
210 |
Radio Reception |
212 |
Care of Your CDs |
213 |
Care of the CD Player |
213 |
Diversity Antenna System |
213 |
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System |
213 |
Navigation System |
215 |
Overview |
216 |
Navigation System Overview |
216 |
Getting Started |
218 |
Features and Controls |
224 |
Using the Navigation System |
224 |
Setup Menu |
226 |
Plan Route |
232 |
Edit Memory Point |
233 |
Edit Waypoint |
237 |
Edit Avoid Point/Area |
239 |
Enter Destination |
241 |
Route Preference |
250 |
Maps |
252 |
Symbols |
257 |
Keyless Access System |
262 |
OnStar® System |
262 |
Global Positioning System (GPS) |
263 |
Vehicle Positioning |
264 |
Problems with Route Guidance |
265 |
If the System Needs Service |
265 |
Ordering Map DVDs |
266 |
Database Coverage Explanations |
266 |
Navigation Audio System |
266 |
Six-Disc CD Changer |
279 |
CD/DVD Player |
282 |
Radio Personalization with Home and Away Feature |
287 |
Voice Recognition |
288 |
Driving Your Vehicle |
295 |
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle |
296 |
Defensive Driving |
296 |
Drunk Driving |
296 |
Control of a Vehicle |
297 |
Braking |
298 |
Antilock Brake System (ABS) |
299 |
Braking in Emergencies |
300 |
StabiliTrak® System |
300 |
Traction Control System (TCS) |
302 |
Magnetic Ride Control™ |
304 |
Limited-Slip Rear Axle |
304 |
Steering |
304 |
Off-Road Recovery |
306 |
Passing |
306 |
Loss of Control |
306 |
Racing or Other Competitive Driving (XLR-V) |
308 |
Driving at Night |
308 |
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads |
309 |
Before Leaving on a Long Trip |
310 |
Highway Hypnosis |
310 |
Hill and Mountain Roads |
311 |
Winter Driving |
312 |
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow |
314 |
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out |
314 |
Loading the Vehicle |
315 |
Towing |
320 |
Towing Your Vehicle |
320 |
Recreational Vehicle Towing |
320 |
Towing a Trailer |
320 |
Service and Appearance Care |
321 |
Service |
323 |
Accessories and Modifications |
323 |
California Proposition 65 Warning |
324 |
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements |
324 |
Doing Your Own Service Work |
324 |
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle |
325 |
Fuel |
325 |
Gasoline Octane |
325 |
Gasoline Specifications |
326 |
California Fuel |
326 |
Additives |
326 |
Fuels in Foreign Countries |
327 |
Filling the Tank |
328 |
Filling a Portable Fuel Container |
330 |
Checking Things Under the Hood |
330 |
Hood Release |
331 |
Engine Compartment Overview |
332 |
Engine Oil |
335 |
Engine Oil Life System |
338 |
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter |
340 |
Automatic Transmission Fluid |
341 |
Cooling System |
342 |
Engine Coolant |
343 |
Engine Overheating |
347 |
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode |
349 |
Power Steering Fluid |
350 |
Windshield Washer Fluid |
351 |
Brakes |
352 |
Battery |
355 |
Jump Starting |
356 |
Rear Axle |
361 |
Headlamp Aiming |
362 |
Headlamp Vertical Aiming |
363 |
Bulb Replacement |
365 |
Windshield Replacement |
365 |
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement |
365 |
Tires |
366 |
Winter Tires (XLR-V) |
367 |
Tire Sidewall Labeling |
368 |
Tire Terminology and Definitions |
370 |
Run-Flat Tires |
372 |
Inflation - Tire Pressure |
374 |
Tire Pressure Monitor System |
375 |
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation |
377 |
Tire Inspection and Rotation |
380 |
When It Is Time for New Tires |
381 |
Buying New Tires |
382 |
Different Size Tires and Wheels |
383 |
Uniform Tire Quality Grading |
384 |
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance |
385 |
Wheel Replacement |
386 |
Tire Chains |
388 |
Lifting the Vehicle |
388 |
If a Tire Goes Flat |
392 |
Appearance Care |
394 |
Interior Cleaning |
394 |
Fabric/Carpet |
395 |
Leather |
395 |
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces |
396 |
Wood Panels |
396 |
Speaker Covers |
396 |
Care of Safety Belts |
396 |
Weatherstrips |
397 |
Washing Your Vehicle |
397 |
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses |
397 |
Finish Care |
398 |
Windshield and Wiper Blades |
398 |
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim |
399 |
Tires |
400 |
Sheet Metal Damage |
400 |
Finish Damage |
400 |
Underbody Maintenance |
400 |
Fiberglass Springs (Composite Springs) |
401 |
Chemical Paint Spotting |
401 |
Vehicle Identification |
401 |
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) |
401 |
Service Parts Identification Label |
402 |
Electrical System |
402 |
Add-On Electrical Equipment |
402 |
Windshield Wiper Fuses |
403 |
Power Windows and Other Power Options |
403 |
Fuses and Circuit Breakers |
403 |
Instrument Panel Fuse Block |
403 |
Underhood Fuse Block |
407 |
Capacities and Specifications |
410 |
Maintenance Schedule |
413 |
Maintenance Schedule |
414 |
Introduction |
414 |
Maintenance Requirements |
414 |
Your Vehicle and the Environment |
414 |
Using the Maintenance Schedule |
415 |
Scheduled Maintenance |
416 |
Additional Required Services |
418 |
Maintenance Footnotes |
419 |
Owner Checks and Services |
421 |
At Each Fuel Fill |
421 |
At Least Once a Month |
421 |
At Least Once a Year |
422 |
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants |
423 |
Maintenance Replacement Parts |
425 |
Engine Drive Belt Routing |
426 |
Maintenance Record |
427 |
Customer Assistance Information |
431 |
Customer Assistance and Information |
432 |
Customer Satisfaction Procedure |
432 |
Online Owner Center |
435 |
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users |
436 |
Customer Assistance Offices |
436 |
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program |
437 |
Roadside Service |
437 |
Scheduling Service Appointments |
440 |
Courtesy Transportation |
440 |
Collision Damage Repair |
441 |
Reporting Safety Defects |
444 |
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government |
444 |
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government |
445 |
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors |
445 |
Service Publications Ordering Information |
445 |
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy |
446 |
Event Data Recorders |
447 |
OnStar® |
448 |
Navigation System |
448 |
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) |
448 |