2004 CADILLAC XLR display

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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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-2
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-4
Other Warning Devices...................................3-4
Horn.............................................................3-5
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering
Column......................................................3-5
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-5
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-22
Interior Lamps..............................................3-25
Head-Up Display (HUD).................................3-27
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)............3-30
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-32
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-33
Climate Controls............................................3-33
Dual Climate Control System..........................3-33
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-38
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-38
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-39
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-40
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-41
Trip Odometer..............................................3-41
Tachometer.................................................3-41
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-41
Air Bag Readiness Light................................3-42
Air Bag Off Light..........................................3-43
Voltmeter Gage............................................3-44
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-45
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-46Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light . . .3-46
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-47
Tire Pressure Light.......................................3-48
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-48
Engine Oil Pressure Gage.............................3-52
Security Light...............................................3-52
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-53
Lights On Reminder......................................3-53
Fuel Gage...................................................3-54
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-55
DIC Controls and Displays.............................3-55
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-57
Other Messages...........................................3-65
DIC Vehicle Personalization............................3-66
Trip Computer................................................3-70
Oil Life Indicator...........................................3-70
Audio System(s).............................................3-70
Navigation/Radio System...............................3-71
Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................3-71
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.......................3-71
Radio Reception...........................................3-72
Care of Your CDs.........................................3-72
Care of Your CD Player................................3-72
Diversity Antenna System..............................3-73
XMŸ Satellite Radio Antenna System.............3-73
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Head-Up Display (HUD) Controls/Instrument Panel
Brightness Controls. See
Head-Up Display (HUD) on
page 3-27or ªInstrument Panel Brightnessº underInterior Lamps on page 3-25.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See
Turn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-5.
C. Instrument Panel Cluster. See
Instrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-40.
D. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever. See ªWindshield
Wipersº under
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
on page 3-5.
E. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls/Interior
Lamps. See
DIC Controls and Displays on
page 3-55.
F. Air Outlets. See
Outlet Adjustment on page 3-38.
G. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. See
Hazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-4.
H. Voice Commands/Audio Controls. See
OnStarž
System on page 2-35orAudio Steering Wheel
Controls on page 3-71.
I. Adaptive Cruise Controls. See ªAdaptive Cruise
Control (ACC)º under
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
on page 3-5.J. Horn. See
Horn on page 3-5.
K. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. See
Audio Steering
Wheel Controls on page 3-71.
L. Ignition Switch. See
Ignition Positions on page 2-19.
M. Shift Lever. See
Automatic Transmission Operation
on page 2-23.
N. Traction Control Button. See
Traction Control
System (TCS) on page 4-9.
O. Passenger Air Bag Off Indicator. See
Air Bag Off
Light on page 3-43.
P. Retractable Hardtop Button. See
Retractable
Hardtop on page 2-44.
Q. Cupholders. See
Cupholder(s) on page 2-41.
R. Cigarette Lighter. See
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
on page 3-33.
S. Climate Controls. See
Dual Climate Control System
on page 3-33.
T. Audio/Navigation System. See
Navigation/Radio
System on page 3-71.
U. Glove Box. See
Glove Box on page 2-41.
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Windshield Washer
K
(Washer Fluid):The lever on the right side of the
steering column also controls the windshield washer.
There is a button at the end of the lever. To spray
washer ¯uid on the windshield, press the button and
hold it. The washer will spray until you release the
button. The wipers will continue to clear the window for
about six seconds after the button is released and
then stop or return to your preset speed.
Your vehicle also has headlamp washers. Every fourth
time the washer ¯uid button is pressed, washer ¯uid
will clean the headlamps.
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your washer
until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the
washer ¯uid can form ice on the windshield,
blocking your vision.If the ¯uid in the windshield washer ¯uid reservoir is
low, the message LOW WASHER FLUID will appear on
the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. It will
take 60 seconds after the bottle is re®lled for this
message to turn off. For information on the correct
washer ¯uid mixture to use, see
Windshield Washer
Fluid on page 5-33andRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 6-11.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Be sure to read this entire section before using this
feature.
The system operates on a radio frequency subject to
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and
with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
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Engaging ACC With the Set Button
{CAUTION:
If you leave your Adaptive Cruise Control
switch on when you are not using cruise, you
might hit a button and go into cruise when you
do not want to. You could be startled and even
lose control. Keep the Adaptive Cruise Control
switch off until you want to use cruise control.
{CAUTION:
If you operate ACC without your Head-up
Display (HUD) on and properly adjusted,
your ACC settings will not be visible. You
could forget your settings and be startled by
ACC response and even lose control. Keep
your HUD on and properly adjusted when
using ACC.ACC set speed is selected by the driver. This is the
speed you will travel if there is no vehicle detected in
your path.
To set ACC, do the following:
1. Make sure the Head-Up Display (HUD) is on and
properly adjusted. See
Head-Up Display (HUD) on
page 3-27for more information.
2. Move the ACC switch to on.
3. Get up to the speed you want
4. Press in the set button at the end of the lever and
release it.
5. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
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Once ACC is set, it may immediately apply the brakes if
it detects a vehicle ahead is too close or moving
slower than your vehicle.
This symbol will appear on
the Head-Up Display
(HUD) to indicate that ACC
is active. See
Head-Up
Display (HUD) on
page 3-27
for more
information.
Make sure the set speed is visible on the HUD so you
know the speed your vehicle will accelerate to if no
vehicle is detected in your path. Keep in mind speed
limits, surrounding traffic speeds and weather conditions
when adjusting your set speed.
Increasing Set Speed While Using ACC
There are two ways to increase set speed:
·Use the accelerator to get to the higher speed.
Press the set button at the end of the lever,
then release the button and the accelerator pedal.
You will now cruise at the higher speed.
·Move the ACC switch from on to resume/increase.
Hold it there until the desired set speed is displayed
in the HUD, then release the switch. To increase
your set speed in very small amounts, move
the switch brie¯y to resume/increase. Each time
you do this, your vehicle set speed will increase by
1 mph (1.6 km/h). Your vehicle will not reach the
set speed until ACC determines there is no vehicle
in front of you. At that point, your vehicle speed
will increase to the set speed.
Decreasing Set Speed While Using ACC
Press in the set/decrease button on the end of the lever
until you reach the lower speed you want, then
release it.
To slow down in very small amounts, brie¯y press the
set/decrease button. Each time you do this, your
set speed will be 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.
Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set your ACC at a desired speed and then
you apply the brake. This will disengage the ACC.
But you do not need to reset it.
Once you are going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more,
you can move the ACC switch brie¯y from on to
resume/increase. ACC will be engaged with the
previously chosen set speed.
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Curves in the Road
{CAUTION:
Due to ACC limitations in curves, it may
respond to a vehicle in another lane, or may
not have time to react to a vehicle in your lane.
You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you,
or lose control of your vehicle. Give extra
attention in curves and be ready to use the
brakes if necessary. Select an appropriate
speed while driving in curves.
ACC may operate differently in a sharp curve.
ACC may reduce your speed in a curve if the curve is
too sharp. The TIGHT CURVE message will also display
on the HUD. See
Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 3-27for more information.When following a vehicle and entering a curve, ACC
could lose track of the vehicle in your lane and
accelerate your vehicle. When this happens, the vehicle
ahead symbol will not appear on the HUD.
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