2004 CADILLAC XLR trunk

To stop the trunk lid while it is closing, do one of the
following:
·Press the trunk lock release button located on the
instrument panel.
·Use the key cylinder on the rear fascia.
·Squeeze the trunk release sensor located on the
rear of the trunk lid.
·Press the button with the trunk symbol on the
keyless access transmitter.
·Press the trunk close button on the underside of the
trunk lid.
To begin opening the trunk from the stopped position,
use any of the methods above, except pressing the trunk
close button.
To resume closing the power trunk lid, press the trunk
close button on the underside of the trunk lid.If the vehicle has lost
battery power, you can
still open the trunk using
the key.
The key cylinder is located behind a cover on the lower
rear fascia on the driver's side of the vehicle. Use
the key to pry open the door to access the key cylinder.
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Emergency Trunk Release Handle
Notice:Using the emergency trunk release handle
as a tie-down or anchor point when securing
items in the trunk may damage it. Use the
emergency trunk release handle only to help you
open the trunk lid.
There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release
handle located inside the trunk near the latch. This
handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull
the release handle and push up on the trunk lid to
release the latch from the inside.
Windows
{CAUTION:
Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a
vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous.
They can be overcome by the extreme heat
and suffer permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a
helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle,
especially with the windows closed in warm or
hot weather.
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Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it
impossible to steal. However, there are ways you
can help.
Theft-Deterrent System
Your vehicle is equipped with a theft-deterrent alarm
system.
With this system, the
security light will ¯ash
when the door is open and
locked with the power
door lock switch.
If this light is on continuously while the engine is
running, your vehicle needs service.
Arming the System
Use one of the two following items listed here to arm
the system:
·Press the lock button on the keyless access
transmitter.
·Open the door. Lock the door with the power door
lock switch. The SECURITY light should ¯ash.
Close the door. The SECURITY light will stop
¯ashing and stay on. After 30 seconds, the light
should turn off.
·The vehicle can be programmed to automatically
lock the doors when you exit the vehicle. See
DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-66.
Now, if a door or the trunk lid is opened without the
keyless access transmitter, the alarm will go off. Your
horn will sound for two minutes, then it will go off to save
battery power. And, your vehicle will not start without
a keyless transmitter present.
The theft-deterrent system will not arm if you lock the
driver's door with the power door lock switch after
the doors are closed.
If your passenger stays in the vehicle when you leave
with the keyless access transmitter, have the passenger
lock the vehicle after the doors are closed. This way the
alarm will not arm, and your passenger will not set it off.
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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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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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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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