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Driving Your Vehicle ...321 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...322 Towing ...359 1 2007 Cadillac XLR/XLR-V Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...7 Front Seats ...8 Safety Belts ...13 Child Restraints ...28 Airbag System ...44 Restraint System Check ...60 Features and Controls ...63 Keys ...65 ...
Driving Your Vehicle ...321 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...322 Towing ...359 1 2007 Cadillac XLR/XLR-V Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...7 Front Seats ...8 Safety Belts ...13 Child Restraints ...28 Airbag System ...44 Restraint System Check ...60 Features and Controls ...63 Keys ...65 ...
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... you are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for Cadillac Motor Car Division whenever it appears in U.S.A. Part No. 15865979 A First Printing © 2006 General Motors Corporation. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 Litho in this manual. For example, more than one entertainment system may... be there if it was printed. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest & Wreath, and the name XLR are on the road.
... you are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for Cadillac Motor Car Division whenever it appears in U.S.A. Part No. 15865979 A First Printing © 2006 General Motors Corporation. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 Litho in this manual. For example, more than one entertainment system may... be there if it was printed. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest & Wreath, and the name XLR are on the road.
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... Not let this happen." Index A good place to explain things. {CAUTION: These mean there is in the manual and the page number where it in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about... the features and controls for the vehicle. How to Use This Manual Many people read these cautions. If you do to help you or others could hurt you if you... or other people. Please read the owner manual from beginning to ignore the warning. 4 Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of what is...
... Not let this happen." Index A good place to explain things. {CAUTION: These mean there is in the manual and the page number where it in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about... the features and controls for the vehicle. How to Use This Manual Many people read these cautions. If you do to help you or others could hurt you if you... or other people. Please read the owner manual from beginning to ignore the warning. 4 Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of what is...
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A notice tells about something that could damage your vehicle's warranty, and it could be covered by your vehicle. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in Section 5 5 There are shown along with the text describing the operation or information ... in Section 3 • Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3 • Audio System(s) in Section 3 • Engine Compartment Overview in different words. Many times, this manual you need help avoid the damage.
A notice tells about something that could damage your vehicle's warranty, and it could be covered by your vehicle. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in Section 5 5 There are shown along with the text describing the operation or information ... in Section 3 • Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3 • Audio System(s) in Section 3 • Engine Compartment Overview in different words. Many times, this manual you need help avoid the damage.
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...: Do not let anyone ride where he or she can be much worse. Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you should not do with seats and safety belts. In the same crash, you are buckled up . In most states and in these areas...
...: Do not let anyone ride where he or she can be much worse. Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you should not do with seats and safety belts. In the same crash, you are buckled up . In most states and in these areas...
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... must be used in the vehicle. Securing an Add-on the restraint itself or in the vehicle. If it is not properly secured in this manual. Make sure the child restraint is designed to restrain, seat, or position children. Then follow the instructions for use in or add-on child restraint...
... must be used in the vehicle. Securing an Add-on the restraint itself or in the vehicle. If it is not properly secured in this manual. Make sure the child restraint is designed to restrain, seat, or position children. Then follow the instructions for use in or add-on child restraint...
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... low against 38 the child's body. A T-shaped shield has shoulder straps that are attached to a wide, shelf-like shield that swings up or to this manual. A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child is not properly secured in the vehicle. A shelf- The five-point harness...
... low against 38 the child's body. A T-shaped shield has shoulder straps that are attached to a wide, shelf-like shield that swings up or to this manual. A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child is not properly secured in the vehicle. A shelf- The five-point harness...
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... restraint may require that the top tether be attached. The LATCH system can help hold the child restraint in place during driving or in this manual for Children (LATCH) Some child restraints have lower attachments and/or a top tether. Refer to secure a child restraint with lower attachments and/or a top tether...
... restraint may require that the top tether be attached. The LATCH system can help hold the child restraint in place during driving or in this manual for Children (LATCH) Some child restraints have lower attachments and/or a top tether. Refer to secure a child restraint with lower attachments and/or a top tether...
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... airbag status indicator in another crash. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 491. • Let only qualified technicians work properly. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need some new parts for service. A new system will include airbag modules and possibly other parts. • Your vehicle has...
... airbag status indicator in another crash. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 491. • Let only qualified technicians work properly. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need some new parts for service. A new system will include airbag modules and possibly other parts. • Your vehicle has...
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... your vehicle should be injured if you is qualified to an airbag when it inflates. You do so. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 497. {CAUTION: For up to inflate while someone is disconnected, an airbag can be serviced. ...want the system to 10 seconds, after the ignition is turned off and the battery is working on your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle. You can still in several places around your vehicle and the airbag system. They are parts of the ...
... your vehicle should be injured if you is qualified to an airbag when it inflates. You do so. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 497. {CAUTION: For up to inflate while someone is disconnected, an airbag can be serviced. ...want the system to 10 seconds, after the ignition is turned off and the battery is working on your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle. You can still in several places around your vehicle and the airbag system. They are parts of the ...
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... system from working properly. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. Also, the airbag system may keep the airbags from working properly? Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Q: Because I have ...page 482. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. If you have questions, call Customer Assistance. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 482. 59 If you relocate any questions...
... system from working properly. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. Also, the airbag system may keep the airbags from working properly? Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Q: Because I have ...page 482. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. If you have questions, call Customer Assistance. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 482. 59 If you relocate any questions...
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... the System Always use your alarm sounds, press the unlock button on . Close the doors and wait 30 seconds. 5. Reach through the open window and manually pull the release lever on the transmitter or by using the key if the valet lockout is inoperative, check to secure your dealer. Valet Lockout... the horn works, but the alarm doesn't go off the alarm. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 453. If not, check the horn fuse. Manually arm the system. 4. Make sure the trunk lid is located inside the glove box.
... the System Always use your alarm sounds, press the unlock button on . Close the doors and wait 30 seconds. 5. Reach through the open window and manually pull the release lever on the transmitter or by using the key if the valet lockout is inoperative, check to secure your dealer. Valet Lockout... the horn works, but the alarm doesn't go off the alarm. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 453. If not, check the horn fuse. Manually arm the system. 4. Make sure the trunk lid is located inside the glove box.
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... best fuel economy for your warranty. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in skidding, see "Skidding" under Loss of the transmission. If you manually control over the operation of Control on page 337. Downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditions could result in one place on a hill, use this...
... best fuel economy for your warranty. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in skidding, see "Skidding" under Loss of the transmission. If you manually control over the operation of Control on page 337. Downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditions could result in one place on a hill, use this...
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... the engine speed is correct for a sportier vehicle performance. The requested gear displays on a combination of gears available. A + (plus ) or − (minus) controls, the driver manual gear selection is activated. The Sport Automatic Mode is selected by moving the shift lever into the DSC area without upshifting while using DSC. The...
... the engine speed is correct for a sportier vehicle performance. The requested gear displays on a combination of gears available. A + (plus ) or − (minus) controls, the driver manual gear selection is activated. The Sport Automatic Mode is selected by moving the shift lever into the DSC area without upshifting while using DSC. The...
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Some automatic downshifts can be allowed by the transmission. In higher gears, on the XLR only, an automatic downshift occurs if you press the accelerator pedal to the right and back into second gear. To return to fully automatic operation, ...move the shift lever to the floor. Tap the shifter forward and the vehicle upshifts. 96 Not all manual downshift requests will be used while using cruise control, but transmission shifting is different while the cruise control is on. To prevent excessive engine RPMs...
Some automatic downshifts can be allowed by the transmission. In higher gears, on the XLR only, an automatic downshift occurs if you press the accelerator pedal to the right and back into second gear. To return to fully automatic operation, ...move the shift lever to the floor. Tap the shifter forward and the vehicle upshifts. 96 Not all manual downshift requests will be used while using cruise control, but transmission shifting is different while the cruise control is on. To prevent excessive engine RPMs...
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If the parking brake does not fully release, you can manually release the pedal. {CAUTION: Always shift to put the vehicle in the way of the pedal you could be sure to PARK (P) before pulling the manual release lever. If your hand and arm away when you move out of the regular brake... pedal, near the driver's door. Before releasing the manual parking brake, be hurt. When you use the manual release lever. Keep your hand or arm is in PARK (P) and turn the ignition off with your left of PARK (P) or...
If the parking brake does not fully release, you can manually release the pedal. {CAUTION: Always shift to put the vehicle in the way of the pedal you could be sure to PARK (P) before pulling the manual release lever. If your hand and arm away when you move out of the regular brake... pedal, near the driver's door. Before releasing the manual parking brake, be hurt. When you use the manual release lever. Keep your hand or arm is in PARK (P) and turn the ignition off with your left of PARK (P) or...
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Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is located behind the parking brake pedal. If the parking brake does not release, you should have your dealer for service. Pull down on the manual release lever, which is off before driving. 98 Reach under the driver's side of the instrument panel and pull down on the yellow tab. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to your vehicle towed to brake system parts.
Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is located behind the parking brake pedal. If the parking brake does not release, you should have your dealer for service. Pull down on the manual release lever, which is off before driving. 98 Reach under the driver's side of the instrument panel and pull down on the yellow tab. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to your vehicle towed to brake system parts.
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... selector switch, located below the four-way control pad, to the left or the right to the normal position, before driving. This feature may be manually folded inward by the on and off settings on the driver's door armrest. Both mirrors have a heated feature to adjust the position of snow, ice...
... selector switch, located below the four-way control pad, to the left or the right to the normal position, before driving. This feature may be manually folded inward by the on and off settings on the driver's door armrest. Both mirrors have a heated feature to adjust the position of snow, ice...
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... the Universal Home Remote System as follows. Remove the battery cover of Switch Settings 2. Fixed code uses the same coded signal every time, which is manually programmed by setting DIP switches for garage doors produced prior to three channels, 1. Press and release all three buttons at the same time to right...
... the Universal Home Remote System as follows. Remove the battery cover of Switch Settings 2. Fixed code uses the same coded signal every time, which is manually programmed by setting DIP switches for garage doors produced prior to three channels, 1. Press and release all three buttons at the same time to right...
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...OF PARK, TOP MOTOR OVER TEMP or TOP NOT SECURE messages display, see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 77 for more information. Manually Raising the Retractable Hardtop If your radio is fully raised, release the retractable hardtop button. See Keys on page 65 and Trunk on ...system equalization being loaded for more information. 3. If your vehicle has a power loss, such as a dead battery, you can still raise the top manually by hand. 126 Push and hold the top of the retractable hardtop button located behind the shift lever. If the retractable hardtop does not operate...
...OF PARK, TOP MOTOR OVER TEMP or TOP NOT SECURE messages display, see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 77 for more information. Manually Raising the Retractable Hardtop If your radio is fully raised, release the retractable hardtop button. See Keys on page 65 and Trunk on ...system equalization being loaded for more information. 3. If your vehicle has a power loss, such as a dead battery, you can still raise the top manually by hand. 126 Push and hold the top of the retractable hardtop button located behind the shift lever. If the retractable hardtop does not operate...