2004 CADILLAC XLR fuel cap

{CAUTION:
Things that burn can get on hot engine parts
and start a ®re. These include liquids like fuel,
oil, coolant, brake ¯uid, windshield washer and
other ¯uids, and plastic or rubber. You or
others could be burned. Be careful not to drop
or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine.
Hood Release
To lift the hood, use the following steps:
1. Pull the lever inside the
vehicle to open the
hood. It is located on
the lower left side of the
instrument panel.2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and ®nd the
secondary hood release lever. The lever is
located under the hood near the center of the
vehicle. Move the release lever to the right and raise
the hood.
Before closing the hood, be sure all ®ller caps are on
properly. Then pull the hood down and close it ®rmly.
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A. Battery. SeeBattery on page 5-38.
B. Passenger Compartment Air Filter. See
Passenger
Compartment Air Filter on page 3-38.
C. Underhood Fuse Block. See
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers on page 5-85.
D. Power Steering Fluid. See
Power Steering Fluid on
page 5-32.
E. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See
Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-18.
F. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See
Engine Oil on page 5-13.
G. Engine Oil Dipstick. See
Engine Oil on page 5-13.
H. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See
Brakes
on page 5-35.
I. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap on page 5-23.
J. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See
Windshield
Washer Fluid on page 5-33.
Engine Oil
If the LOW OIL LEVEL or LOW OIL PRESSURE
message on the Driver Information Center appears, it
means you need to check your engine oil level right
away. For more information, see ªLOW OIL LEVELº and
ªLOW OIL PRESSUREº under
DIC Warnings and
Messages on page 3-57.You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is
an added reminder.
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you
get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil
must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. See
Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12for
the location of the engine oil dipstick.
Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to
drain back into the oil pan. If you don't, the oil
dipstick might not show the actual level.
Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or
cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again,
keeping the tip down, and check the level.
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Curb Weight:This means the weight of a motor
vehicle with standard and optional equipment including
the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, but
without passengers and cargo.
DOT Markings:A code molded into the sidewall of a
tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U.S.
Department of Transportation motor vehicle safety
standards. The DOT code includes the Tire Identi®cation
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator which can
also identify the tire manufacturer, production plant,
brand and date of production.
GVWR:Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, see
Loading
Your Vehicle on page 4-32.
GAWR FRT:Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front
axle, see
Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-32.
GAWR RR:Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle,
see
Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-32.
Intended Outboard Sidewall:The side of an
asymmetrical tire that must always face outward when
mounted on a vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa):The metric unit for air pressure.
There are 6.9 kPa's to one psi.Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire:A tire used on light duty
trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles.
Load Index:An assigned number ranging from
1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying
capacity of a tire.
Maximum In¯ation Pressure:The maximum air
pressure to which a cold tire may be in¯ated. The
maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall.
Maximum Load Rating:The load rating for a tire at the
maximum permissible in¯ation pressure for that tire.
Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight:The sum of curb
weight; accessory weight; vehicle capacity weight;
and production options weight.
Normal Occupant Weight:The number of occupants a
vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 pounds
(68 kg). SeeLoading Your Vehicle on page 4-32.
Occupant Distribution:Designated seating positions.
Outward Facing Sidewall:The side of a asymmetrical
tire that has a particular side that faces outward
when mounted on a vehicle. The side of the tire that
contains a whitewall, bears white lettering or bears
manufacturer, brand and or model name molding that is
higher or deeper than the same moldings on the
other sidewall of the tire.
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Capacities and Speci®cations
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer toRecommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-11for more information.
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 1.4 lbs 0.64 kg
Cooling System 14.8 quarts 14.0 L
Engine Oil with Filter 8 quarts 7.6 L
Fuel Tank 18 gallons 68 L
Transmission 9.5 quarts 8.5 L
Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb-ft 140Y
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ®ll to the approximate level as recommended in this
manual. Recheck ¯uid level after ®lling.
Engine Speci®cations
Engine VIN Code Transaxle Spark Plug Gap Displacement Firing Order
4.6 L PV8 A 5L50 ± E0.040 inches
(1.02 mm)281 cubic inches
(4 563 cc)1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8
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B
Battery..........................................................5-38
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-7
Battery Run-Down Protection............................3-26
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-25
Brake
Parking......................................................2-26
System Warning Light..................................3-45
Brake Fluid....................................................5-35
Brake Wear...................................................5-37
Brakes..........................................................5-35
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-19
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-49
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-46
Buying New Tires...........................................5-63
C
Cadillac Owner PrivilegesŸ............................... 7-6
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
Canada ± Customer Assistance.......................... 7-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Speci®cations............................5-91Carbon Monoxide...................2-11, 2-31, 4-28, 4-37
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-78
Your CD Player...........................................3-72
Your CDs ...................................................3-72
Cellular Phone Usage......................................3-72
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-41
Chains, Tires..................................................5-68
Check Engine Light.........................................3-48
Checking Coolant............................................5-22
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-13
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-81
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-23
Infants and Young Children...........................1-20
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-27
Older Children.............................................1-18
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-29
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Passenger Seat Position...........................1-31
Top Strap...................................................1-27
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-33
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