2004 CADILLAC XLR glove box

Testing the Alarm
Do the following to test the system:
1. Make sure the trunk lid is latched.
2. Lower the window on the driver's door.
3. Manually arm the system.
4. Close the doors and wait 30 seconds.
5. Reach through the open window and manually pull
the release lever on the ¯oor.
6. Turn off the alarm by pressing the unlock button on
the transmitter.
If the alarm is inoperative, check to see if the horn
works. If not, check the horn fuse. See
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers on page 5-85. If the horn works, but the
alarm does not go off, see your dealer.
Disarming the System
Always use your keyless access transmitter to unlock a
door either by pressing the unlock button on the
transmitter or by squeezing the door handle sensor
while you have the transmitter with you. Unlocking a
door any other way will set off the alarm. If your alarm
sounds, press the unlock button on the keyless
access transmitter to disarm it.
Valet Lockout Switch
The valet lockout switch
is located inside the
glove box.
Press the switch to ON to disable the use of the trunk
and convertible top. The trunk cannot be opened except
by using the key if the valet lockout is on.
Press the switch to OFF to enable the use of the trunk
and convertible top.
Locking the glove box with your key will also help to
secure your vehicle.
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OnStaržSystem
OnStaržuses global positioning system (GPS) satellite
technology, wireless communications, and call centers
to provide you with a wide range of safety, security,
information and convenience services.
A complete OnStar
žuser's guide and the terms and
conditions of the OnStaržSubscription Service
Agreement are included in your vehicle's glove box
literature. For more information, visit www.onstar.com,
contact OnStar
žat 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827),
or press the blue OnStaržbutton to speak to an
OnStaržadvisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
A completed Subscription Service Agreement is required
prior to delivery of OnStar
žservices and prepaid
calling minutes are also required for OnStaržPersonal
Calling and OnStaržVirtual Advisor use. Terms and
conditions of the Subscription Service Agreement can be
found at www.onstar.com.
OnStaržServices
One of the following plans is normally included for a
speci®c duration with each vehicle equipped with
OnStar
ž. You can upgrade or extend your OnStarž
service plan to meet your needs.
Safe and Sound Plan
·
Automatic Noti®cation of Air Bag Deployment
·Emergency Services
·Roadside Assistance
·Stolen Vehicle Assistance
·AccidentAssist
·Remote Door Unlock
·Remote Diagnostics
·Online Concierge
Directions and Connections Plan
·
All Safe and Sound Plan services
·Route Support
·RideAssist
·Information and Convenience Services
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Luxury and Leisure Plan
·
All Direction and Connections Plan services
·Personal Concierge
OnStaržPersonal Calling
With OnStaržPersonal Calling, you have a safer way to
stay connected while driving. It's a hands-free wireless
phone that's integrated into your vehicle. You can place
calls nationwide using voice-activated dialing with no
contracts and no additional roaming charges. To ®nd out
more about OnStar
žPersonal Calling, refer to the
OnStaržuser's guide in your vehicle's glove box, or call
OnStaržat 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827).
OnStaržVirtual Advisor
With OnStaržVirtual Advisor you can listen to the news,
entertainment and informative topics, such as traffic
and weather reports. You are able to listen and reply to
your e-mail through your vehicle's speakers.
OnStaržSteering Wheel Controls
You can use the steering wheel controls with OnStarž.
The controls are located
on the left side of the
steering wheel.
Press the top part of the Talk button to use the voice
activated keypad while in a call using OnStar
žPersonal
Calling. For more information, refer to the OnStarž
user's guide in your vehicle's glove box, or call OnStarž
at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827).
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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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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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Courtesy Lamps
When any door or the trunk lid is opened, the interior
lamps will go on unless it is bright outside.
You can also turn on the courtesy lamps by pressing
the interior lamp button on the right side of the
instrument panel cluster.
Exit/Entry Lighting
With entry lighting, the interior lamps will come on when
entering the vehicle. The interior lamps will come on
for about 20 seconds when the engine is turned off or a
door is ajar.
You can turn exit and entry lighting off by quickly turning
the headlamps on and off or by quickly turning the
courtesy lamps on and off.
Reading Lamps
Your inside rearview mirror includes two reading lamps.
The lamps will go on when a door is opened. When
the doors are closed, each lamp can be turned on
individually by pressing the button for that lamp.
Battery Run-Down Protection
Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from
draining the battery in case the underhood lamp, vanity
mirror lamps, cargo lamps, reading lamps, console
or glove box lamps are accidentally left on or in case
something is plugged into the accessory power outlet or
cigarette lighter. If you leave any of these lamps on,
they will automatically time-out after about 20 minutes.
To reset it, all of the above lamps must be turned
off or the ignition key must be in ON.
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MAX SPEED XX MPH (XX KM/H):A failure in the
magnetic ride control system has occurred when this
message appears. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
determines the speed to which your vehicle is limited.
Have your vehicle serviced if this message appears.
NO FOB DETECTED:This message is displayed if the
vehicle does not detect the presence of a keyless
access transmitter when you have attempted to start the
vehicle or a vehicle door has just closed. The following
conditions may cause this message to appear:
·Driver-added equipment, such as two-way radios or
power inverters, is causing interference. Try moving
the keyless access transmitter away from these
devices when starting the vehicle.
·The vehicle is experiencing Electro-Magnetic
Interference (EMI). Some locations, such as
airports, have EMI ®elds which may interfere with
your keyless access transmitter. If moving the
transmitter to different locations within the vehicle
does not help, place the transmitter in the glove box
transmitter pocket with the buttons facing to the
right while pressing the START button.NO FOB, OFF OR RUN?:This message is displayed
when you turn off the engine, but the vehicle does
not detect a keyless access transmitter in the vehicle.
The vehicle will remain in ACCESSORY until OFF
or START has been pressed or 10 minutes has expired.
If you select OFF, the vehicle cannot be started again
without a remote access transmitter in the vehicle.
OVER SPEED WARNING:This message is displayed
when the vehicle speed exceeds a certain limit as
required by some export countries. A chime will sound
when this message is displayed.
PRESS BRAKE TO START:The brake pedal must be
applied to start the vehicle. Make sure you are
pressing the brake pedal all the way down.
REDUCED ENGINE POWER:This message informs
you that the vehicle is reducing engine power because
the transmission is being placed in gear under
conditions that may cause damage to the vehicle's
engine, transmission or ability to accelerate.
RIGHT DOOR AJAR:The passenger's door is open or
ajar when this message appears. The vehicle must
be running and the transmission not in PARK (P) for this
message to display. A chime will sound if the vehicle's
speed is greater than 3 mph (5 km/h).
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Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Speci®cations............................................... 5-5
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming........2-39
Glove Box.....................................................2-41
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities.................................................... 7-5
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-4
Headlamp
Aiming.......................................................5-46
Vertical Aiming............................................5-47
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.................... 3-6
Headlamps
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-49
Headlamps on Reminder................................... 3-6
Head-Up Display (HUD)...................................3-27
Heated Seats................................................... 1-3
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-26
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-26
HomeLink
žTransmitter....................................2-37
HomeLinkžTransmitter, Programming................2-37
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn............................................................... 3-5How the System Works...................................3-31
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Surge Tank.................................................5-28
How to Check........................................5-19, 5-58
How to Check Lubricant...................................5-45
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-33
How to Remove and Replace the Floor Mats......2-42
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly..................... 1-9
Hydroplaning..................................................4-21
I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-25
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-24
If the Light Is Flashing.....................................3-49
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-50
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard.........................4-30
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-31
Ignition Positions.............................................2-19
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-20
In¯ation - Tire Pressure...................................5-57
Instrument Panel
Cluster.......................................................3-40
Overview..................................................... 3-2
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-25
Instrument Panel Fuse Block............................5-85
Interior Lamps................................................3-25
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