2004 CADILLAC XLR mirror

Driving at Night
Night driving is more dangerous than day driving.
One reason is that some drivers are likely to be
impaired Ð by alcohol or drugs, with night vision
problems, or by fatigue.Here are some tips on night driving.
·Drive defensively.
·Do not drink and drive.
·Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the
glare from headlamps behind you.
·Since you can not see as well, you may need to
slow down and keep more space between you
and other vehicles.
·Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your
headlamps can light up only so much road ahead.
·In remote areas, watch for animals.
·If you are tired, pull off the road in a safe place
and rest.
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Freeway Driving
Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways,
expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the
safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules.
The most important advice on freeway driving is:
Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the
same speed most of the other drivers are driving.
Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic ¯ow.
Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane.At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to
the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as
you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin
to check traffic. Try to determine where you expect
to blend with the ¯ow. Try to merge into the gap at close
to the prevailing speed. Switch on your turn signal,
check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as
often as necessary. Try to blend smoothly with the
traffic ¯ow.
Once you are on the freeway, adjust your speed to the
posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it is slower.
Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass.
Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use
your turn signal.
Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your
shoulder to make sure there is not another vehicle in
your ªblindº spot.
Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you
allow a reasonable following distance.
Expect to move slightly slower at night.
When you want to leave the freeway, move to the
proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do
not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive
on to the next exit.
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Highway Hypnosis
Is there actually such a condition as ªhighway
hypnosisº? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel?
Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or
whatever.
There is something about an easy stretch of road with
the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the
road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the
wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Do
not let it happen to you! If it does, your vehicle can
leave the road in
less than a second,and you could
crash and be injured.
What can you do about highway hypnosis? First, be
aware that it can happen.
Then here are some tips:
·Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a
comfortably cool interior.
·Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and
to the sides. Check your rearview mirrors and your
instruments frequently.
·If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest,
service or parking area and take a nap, get some
exercise, or both. For safety, treat drowsiness
on the highway as an emergency.
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from
driving in ¯at or rolling terrain.
If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are
planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make
your trips safer and more enjoyable.
·Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all ¯uid
levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system
and transmission. These parts can work hard
on mountain roads.
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Fuses Usage
25Inside Rearview Mirror, Climate
Control System, Column Lock,
Power Sounder
26Instrument Panel Cluster, Head-Up
Display (HUD)
27 Radio, S-Band, CD Changer
28Tap-Up/Tap-Down Switch, Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC) Switch, Cruise
Control Switch
29Climate Control System, Power
Sounder
30Rear Fog Lamps, Diagnostic Link
Connector
31 Power Folding Mirror
32Trunk Close Button, Parking Brake
Solenoid B
33 Power Seats
34 Door Controls
35 Run, Accessory PowerFuses Usage
36 Not Used
37 Not Used
38 RainsenseŸ
39Steering Wheel Control Button
Lights
40 Power Lumbar
41 Passenger's Side Heated Seat
42 Driver's Side Heated Seat
43 Not Used
44 Retractable Hardtop, Trunk Latch
45 Auxiliary Power
46 Cigar Lighter
47 Park Brake Hold
48 Park Brake Release
49 Not Used
50 Not Used
51 Not Used
52 Fuel Door
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Cleaning
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-75
Outside of Your Vehicle................................5-78
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-81
Weatherstrips..............................................5-78
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels..............................5-80
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.......................5-79
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet....................................5-75
Cleaning Glass Surfaces..................................5-78
Cleaning Leather............................................5-77
Cleaning the Interior Plastic Components...........5-77
Cleaning the Mirror.........................................2-33
Cleaning the Speaker Covers...........................5-77
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel...........5-77
Cleaning Tires................................................5-80
Cleaning Vinyl................................................5-77
Cleaning Windshield and Wiper Blades..............5-80
Cleaning Wood Panels....................................5-77
Climate Control System
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-38
Dual..........................................................3-33
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-38
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-5
Convenience Net............................................2-43
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-47
Heater, Engine............................................2-21
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-23Cooled Seats................................................... 1-3
Cooling System..............................................5-26
Courtesy Lamps.............................................3-26
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-41
Current and Past Model Order Forms................7-12
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-7
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone
(TTY) Users.............................................. 7-4
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities................................................ 7-5
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors....7-11
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian
Government............................................7-10
Reporting Safety Defects to the United
States Government...................................7-10
Roadside Service.......................................... 7-5
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-11
D
Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-23
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Defogging and Defrosting.................................3-37
Disarming the System.....................................2-18
Diversity Antenna System.................................3-73
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J
Jump Starting.................................................5-39
K
Keyless Access System..................................... 2-3
Keyless Access System, Operation...................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-2
L
Lamps
Exterior......................................................3-22
Interior.......................................................3-25
Lamps on Reminder........................................3-23
Language......................................................3-69
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-10
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-27
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-29
Leaving Your Vehicle.......................................2-11
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running . . . 2-29
Lifting From the Front......................................5-70
Lifting From the Rear......................................5-72
Lifting Your Vehicle, Tires.................................5-69Light
Air Bag Off .................................................3-43
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-42
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-46
Brake System Warning.................................3-45
Fog Lamp..................................................3-53
Lights On Reminder.....................................3-53
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-48
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-41
Security.....................................................3-52
TCS Warning Light......................................3-46
Tire Pressure..............................................3-48
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..........3-46
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors..............................2-16
Limited-Slip Rear Axle.....................................4-10
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-32
Lockout Protection..........................................2-11
Locks
Door........................................................... 2-8
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-11
Lockout Protection.......................................2-11
Power Door................................................2-10
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-10
Loss of Control...............................................4-16
Lowering the Retractable Hardtop......................2-44
Lumbar
Power Controls............................................. 1-3
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M
Magnetic Ride Control.....................................4-10
Magnetic Speed Variable Assist Steering............4-12
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-8
At Least Once a Month.................................. 6-8
At Least Once a Year.................................... 6-9
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-7
Maintenance Record....................................6-14
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........6-13
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-11
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using Your................................................... 6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-48
Map Pocket...................................................2-42
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-5
Memory Mirrors..............................................2-53
Memory Seat.................................................2-53
Memory Steering Wheel Controls......................2-53
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-57Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/
Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin
Islands) ± Customer Assistance....................... 7-4
Mirror Operation.............................................2-33
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
ž.....2-33
Memory.....................................................2-53
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror.................2-34
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-34
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror....................2-34
Outside Power Heated Mirrors.......................2-33
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
N
Navigation/Radio System..................................3-71
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-19
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-13
O
Odometer......................................................3-41
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-41
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-15
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-13
Engine Oil Pressure Gage............................3-52
Life Indicator...............................................3-70
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Older Children, Restraints................................1-18
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
žPersonal Calling.................................2-36
OnStaržServices............................................2-35
OnStaržSteering Wheel Controls......................2-36
OnStaržSystem.............................................2-35
OnStaržVirtual Advisor....................................2-36
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-4
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-38
Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................2-34
Convex Mirror.............................................2-34
Curb View Assist Mirror................................2-34
Power Heated Mirrors..................................2-33
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode . . . 5-23
Overseas ± Customer Assistance........................ 7-4
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-8
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner's Information........................................7-12
P
Park Aid........................................................3-30
Park Assist....................................................3-69
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-28
Shifting Out of............................................2-30Parking
Assist........................................................3-30
Brake........................................................2-26
Over Things That Burn.................................2-31
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-38
Passenger Position, Safety Belts.......................1-17
Passing.........................................................4-15
Passive Locking..............................................3-68
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-7
Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-32
Door Locks.................................................2-10
Eight-Way Seats........................................... 1-2
Electrical System.........................................5-84
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-3
Steering Fluid.............................................5-32
Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column....... 3-5
Windows....................................................2-15
Power Steering...............................................4-12
Pretensioners, Safety Belt................................1-17
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-10
Programming the HomeLink
žTransmitter...........2-37
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.......... 1-8
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