2004 CADILLAC XLR Owners Manual

Storage Areas
Glove Box
The glove box is located in front of the passenger's seat
on the instrument panel. To lock the glove box door,
insert the key into the lock cylinder and turn it clockwise.
Turn the key counterclockwise to unlock the door.
Cupholder(s)
The cupholders are located under a lid in the front
console to the right of the shift lever. Press the left side
of the lid and it will open automatically.
Center Console Storage Area
There is a center console storage area located between
the seats. To open this storage area, pull up the lid
on the front edge of the console and swing it rearward.
There is also an upright center console storage area
between the seatbacks. To open the storage area, press
and release the button near the top so it extends out.
Then, turn the button in either direction to unlatch the lid
and pull the console lid down. After you close the lid,
press the release button back in.
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Map Pocket
The map/storage pockets are located on each door
behind a cover.
Floor Mats
Your vehicle's ¯oor mats are specially designed to
remain in position under your feet and out of reach of
the accelerator pedal. The driver's side ¯oor mat is held
in place by two snaps and the passenger's side is
held in place by one.
Be sure that the driver's side ¯oor mat is properly
placed on the ¯oor so that it does not block the
movement of the accelerator pedal.
How to Remove and Replace the
Floor Mats
To remove the ¯oor mats,
pull up on the rear of the
mat to disconnect from
the snaps.
To reinstall the ¯oor mats, line up the openings in the
¯oor mat over the snaps and push down into place.
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Rear Storage Area
There is a cargo cover located in the trunk to keep
cargo from getting in the way of the retractable hardtop.
The cargo cover must be in place for the top to move.
To install the cargo cover, snap the bottom of the cover
onto the snaps (B) located on the ¯oor of the trunk.Then, swing the cover up and place the pins on each
side of the cover into the notches (A) on either side
of the trunk.
There is also a storage compartment located in the
trunk on the passenger's side.
To access the storage compartment, unsnap the lid. To
reinstall the lid, line up the opening in the lid over the
snap and push down into place.
Convenience Net
Your vehicle is equipped with a convenience net. The
net attaches to the ¯oor of the trunk. Put small
loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can help
keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick
starts and stops.
The net is not for larger, heavier loads. Store them in
the trunk as far forward as you can. When not using
the net, hook the net to the tabs securing it to the
sill plate.
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Retractable Hardtop
The following procedures explain the proper operation
of the retractable hardtop. The top will not operate if the
valet lockout switch is on.
If you are lowering or raising the convertible top multiple
times, the engine should be running while doing so to
prevent drain on the vehicle's battery.
{CAUTION:
Moving parts of the retractable hardtop can be
dangerous. People can be injured by the
hardtop and its mechanism. Keep people away
from your vehicle when you are lowering or
raising the top.
Lowering the Retractable Hardtop
Notice:Leaving the convertible top down and
exposing the interior of your vehicle to outdoor
conditions may cause damage. Always close
the convertible top if leaving your vehicle outdoors.
1. Park on a level surface and shift the transmission
into PARK (P).
2. The vehicle must be running or in accessory mode.
3. Lower both sun visors.
Notice:Raising or lowering the top while the
vehicle is in motion can cause damage to the top or
top mechanism. Make sure the vehicle is in
PARK (P) to lower or raise the top.
Notice:Lowering the top if it is damp, wet, or dirty
can cause stains, mildew, and damage to the
inside of your vehicle. Dry off the top before
lowering it.
Notice:If you lower the top on your vehicle in cold
weather (0ÉF/-18ÉC or lower), you may damage
top components. Do not lower the convertible top in
cold weather.
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4. Make sure that nothing or no one is on or around
the top. Make sure the trunk cargo cover is in
place with nothing on top or in front of the cargo
cover. See
Rear Storage Area on page 2-43for more information. Also, make sure the valet
lockout switch is off.
5. Push and hold the
bottom of the
retractable hardtop
button located on the
console behind the
shifter lever. The
windows will
automatically lower and
the top will
automatically lower into
the storage area. A
chime will sound when
the top has lowered
completely.
If your radio is on, you may also notice a brief mute in
sound. This is normal due to a new audio system
equalization being loaded for the vehicle with the top
lowered.
Under certain conditions, the Driver Information Center
(DIC) may display a message regarding the retractable
hardtop. If this happens, see
DIC Warnings and
Messages on page 3-57for more information.
Raising the Retractable Hardtop
1. Park on a level surface. Shift the transmission
into PARK (P).
2. The vehicle must be running or in
ACCESSORY mode.
3. Lower both sun visors.
Notice:Raising or lowering the top while the
vehicle is in motion can cause damage to the top or
top mechanism. Make sure the vehicle is in
PARK (P) to lower or raise the top.
4. Make sure nothing or no one is on or around the
top. Make sure the trunk cargo cover is in place
with no cargo on top of or in front of the cargo
cover. See
Rear Storage Area on page 2-43for
more information. Also, be sure the valet lockout
switch is off.
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5. Push and hold the top
of the retractable
hardtop button located
behind the shift
lever. The windows will
automatically lower
and the top will raise. A
chime will sound
when the top has
raised completely.
After the top is fully raised, release the retractable
hardtop button. If you press the button again within ®ve
seconds, the windows will automatically close.
If your radio is on, you may notice a brief mute in
sound. This is normal and due to a new audio system
equalization being loaded for the vehicle with the
top raised.
Under certain conditions, the Driver Information Center
(DIC) may display a message regarding the retractable
hardtop. If this happens, see
DIC Warnings and
Messages on page 3-57for more information.If your vehicle has a power loss, such as a dead
battery, you can still raise the top manually by doing the
following:
1. Lower both sun visors and open both doors.
2. Use the key to open the trunk. See
Keys on
page 2-2andTrunk on page 2-11for more
information.
3. Raise the trunk by hand.
4. Remove the wrench located inside the passenger's
side storage compartment.
5. Find the hydraulic
pump under the carpet
on the rear driver's side
of the trunk. Open the
valve by turning it
counterclockwise with
your hand until it stops.
Notice:Pressing the convertible top button when
the hydraulic pump valve is open could damage the
pump. Always close the hydraulic pump valve
after the top has been closed manually.
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6. Pull both sides of the rear tonneau over-center link
down to unlock the linkage.7. Move the rear tonneau rearward and up to the
stored position. Pull from the center of the
tonneau to keep pressure even. The rubber bumper
on each corner will ®t against the underside of
the trunk decklid.
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8. Push both sides of the rear tonneau over-center link
up until they stop to lock the linkage.
9. Close the hydraulic pump valve by turning it
clockwise with your hand until it stops.10. Remove the upright center storage compartment.
Use the wrench to remove the four screws holding
the storage area in place.
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