2004 CADILLAC XLR trunk

21. From outside the vehicle, push down on both rear
corners of the top to make sure it is completely
locked into place.
22. From inside the vehicle, reach behind the headrest
and gently pull the wings out a small amount. Then,
fold the front tonneau to the closed position.
23. Manually close the trunk.
Vehicle Personalization
Memory Seat, Mirrors and
Steering Wheel
Your vehicle is equipped with the memory package. The
controls for these features are located on the driver's
seat, and are used to program and recall memory
settings for the driver's seating positions.
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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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How the System Works
URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is
moved into REVERSE (R) and the vehicle speed is less
than 3 mph (5 km/h). When the system comes on,
the three lights on the display will illuminate to let you
know that the system is working. URPA senses
how close your vehicle is to an object. The distance is
determined by the four ultrasonic sensors located on the
rear bumper. When you shift into REVERSE (R) and
an object is detected, the following will occur in
sequence depending on the distance from the object:
·At 5 feet (1.5 m) a chime will sound and one
amber light will be lit;
·at 40 inches (1.0 m) both amber lights will be lit;
·at 20 inches (0.5 m) a continuous chime will
sound and all three lights (amber/amber/red) will be
lit; and
·at 1 foot (0.3 m) a continuous chime will sound and
all three lights (amber/amber/red) will ¯ash.
URPA can detect objects 3 inches (7.6 cm) and wider,
and at least 10 inches (25.4 cm) tall, but it cannot detect
objects that are above trunk level. In order for the
rear sensors to recognize an object, it must be within
operating range.If the URPA system is not functioning properly, the
display will ¯ash red, indicating that there is a problem.
The light will also ¯ash red while driving if a trailer is
attached to your vehicle, or a bicycle or object is on the
back of, or hanging out of your trunk. The light will
continue to ¯ash until the trailer or the object is
removed and your vehicle is driven forward at least
15 mph (25 km/h).
It may also ¯ash red if the ultrasonic sensors are not
kept clean. So be sure to keep your rear bumper free of
mud, dirt, snow, ice and slush or materials such as
paint or the system may not work properly. If after
cleaning the rear bumper and driving forward at least
15 mph (25 km/h), the display continues to ¯ash red, see
your dealer. For cleaning instructions, see
Cleaning
the Outside of Your Vehicle on page 5-78.
It may also ¯ash red if your vehicle is moving in
REVERSE (R) at a speed greater than 3 mph (5 km/h).
Other conditions that may affect system performance
include things like the vibrations from a jackhammer or
the compression of air brakes on a very large truck.
As always, drivers should use care when backing up a
vehicle. Always look behind you, being sure to check
for other vehicles, obstructions and blind spots.
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CHANGE OIL NOW:This means that the life of the
engine oil has expired. SeeScheduled Maintenance on
page 6-4. After an oil change, the Oil Life Indicator
must be reset. SeeOil Life Indicator on page 3-70. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-13.
CHARGE SYSTEM FAULT:This message will display
when a problem with the charging system has been
detected. Have your vehicle serviced at your dealership.
CHECK GAS CAP:This message will appear if the
gas cap has not been fully tightened. You should
recheck your gas cap to ensure that it is on properly.
CLEAN RADAR CRUISE:This message indicates the
ACC system is disabled because the radar is blocked
and cannot detect vehicles in your path. It may
also activate during heavy rain or due to road spray. To
clean the system, see ªAdaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)º under
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on
page 3-5.
CLOSE CARGO COVER:This message indicates that
the cargo cover is not in place. Open the trunk and
make sure the cargo cover is secure and no objects are
on the cover. See
Rear Storage Area on page 2-43for more information.COOLANT OVER TEMP:This message will appear
when the engine coolant temperature is too hot.
Stop and allow your vehicle to idle in PARK (P) until it
cools down and the message is removed. Do not
increase engine speed above a normal idle. If it does
not cool down, turn off the engine and have it serviced
before driving it again. Severe engine damage can
result from an overheated engine. See
Engine
Overheating on page 5-23.
CRUISE NOT READY:This message indicates that
ACC will not activate due to a temporary condition. Your
vehicle does not require service. If this message
appears when you attempt to activate the system,
continue driving for several minutes then try again to
activate the system.
DRIVER NO. X (1 OR 2):This message will be
displayed when the vehicle is started or when there is a
change of driver. The message will show which driver
is activating the personalization feature. It will only
stay on for ®ve seconds.
ENGINE HOT, STOP ENGINE:This message will
appear when the engine has overheated. Stop and turn
the engine off immediately to avoid severe engine
damage. See
Engine Overheating on page 5-23.A
multiple chime will also sound when this message
is displayed.
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TOO COLD TO MOVE TOP:This message will display
when the retractable hardtop button is pressed and
the hardtop pump motor temperature is below -4É F (-20É
C). Wait for the hardtop pump motor to warm up
before using the retractable hardtop.
TOP INOP ± VALET ON:This message will display
when the retractable hardtop button is pressed and the
valet switch is on. Turn off the valet switch before
using the retractable hardtop.
TOP INOP OUT OF PARK:This message will display if
the retractable hardtop button is pressed while the
vehicle is not in PARK (P).
TOP MOTOR OVER TEMP:This message will display
when the retractable hardtop button is pressed and
the hardtop pump motor temperature is over 185É F (85É
C). Wait for the hardtop pump motor to cool down
before using the retractable hardtop.
TOP NOT SECURE:This message will display when
the retractable hardtop button is released before the top
open or close operation is complete. Press and hold
the retractable hardtop button to fully open or close
the top.
TRAC SYSTEM ACTIVE:When your traction control
system is limiting wheel spin, the TRACTION SYSTEM
ACTIVE message will be displayed. Slippery road
conditions may exist if this message is displayed, soadjust your driving accordingly. This message will stay
on for a few seconds after the traction control system
stops limited wheel spin.
TRAC/STABILITRAK OFF:This message indicates
that both the Traction Control System (TCS) and
Stabilitrak
žare off. The message will remain until
RESET is pressed or the systems are turned on again.
TRAC/STABILITRAK ON:This message indicates
that both the Traction Control System (TCS) and
the Stabilitrak
žare on.
TRACTION SYSTEM OFF:This message indicates
that the Traction Control System (TCS) is off but
Stabilitrak
žremains on.
TRACTION SYSTEM ON:This message indicates that
the Traction Control System (TCS) is on, but
Stabilitrak
žis off.
TRUNK AJAR:This message indicates that the trunk is
open while the vehicle is running and not in PARK (P).
WAIT FOR STABILITRAK:This message will be
displayed after driving 19 mph (30 km/h) for 10 seconds
if the steering is not centered. Stabilitrak
žis not
available until the steering centers itself and the
STABILITRAK READY message is displayed in the DIC.
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Flash at Unlock
This feature activates the front and rear turn signals for
two short ¯ashes when the unlock or trunk button on
the keyless access transmitter is pressed or when
OnStar
žunlocks the doors. This will only occur when
the vehicle is off.
The DIC will display NO FLASH AT UNLOCK or FLASH
AT UNLOCK. Press the OPTIONS button to change
the setting.
Flash at Lock
This feature activates the front and rear turn signals for
one long ¯ash when the lock button on the keyless
access transmitter is pressed or when OnStar
žlocks the
doors. This will only occur when the vehicle is off. If
the lock button is pressed again within ®ve seconds, the
horn will sound regardless of which setting you have
selected.
The DIC will display NO FLASH AT LOCK or FLASH
AT LOCK. Press the OPTIONS button to change
the setting.
FOB Reminder
This feature sounds the horn three times when the
driver door is closed and there is a keyless access
transmitter inside the interior of the vehicle. This will only
occur when the vehicle is off.
The DIC will display FOB REMINDER OFF or FOB
REMINDER HORN. Press the OPTIONS button
to change the setting.
Passive Locking
This feature automatically locks the doors when:
·no keyless access transmitter is in the vehicle while
closing either door, resulting in both doors being
closed,
·the vehicle is off, and
·both doors have been closed for ®ve seconds.
This feature may be temporarily disabled by pressing
the unlock button on the door while the door is
open. Passive locking will then remain disabled until the
lock button on the door is pressed or the vehicle is
no longer off.
You can also select to have the horn sound once when
the passive lock occurs.
The DIC will display PASSIVE LOCKING OFF, SILENT
PASSIVE LOCK or HORN AT PASSIVE LOCK.
Press the OPTIONS button to change the setting.
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Diversity Antenna System
The AM-FM antennas are located in the windshield and
rear window. Make sure that the inside surfaces of
the windshield and rear window are not scratched and
that the grid lines on the glass are not damaged. If
the inside surfaces are damaged, they could interfere
with radio reception. Also, for proper radio reception, the
antenna connector located on the passenger's side
top corner of the windshield and the antenna connector
located on the driver's side top corner of the rear
window need to be properly attached to the buttons on
the glass.
Notice:Do not apply aftermarket glass tinting with
metallic ®lm. The metallic ®lm in some tinting
materials will interfere with or distort the incoming
radio reception. Any damage caused to your
backglass antenna due to metallic tinting materials
will not be covered by your warranty.
Notice:Do not try to clear frost or other material
from the inside of the front windshield and rear
window with a razor blade or anything else that is
sharp. This may damage the rear window defogger
grid and affect your radio's ability to pickup
stations clearly. The repairs wouldn't be covered by
your warranty.If static is heard on the radio, when the rear window
defogger is turned on, it could mean that a defogger grid
line has been damaged. If this is true, the grid line
must be repaired.
If adding an aftermarket cellular telephone to your
vehicle, and the antenna needs to be attached to the
glass, make sure that the grid lines for the AM-FM
antennas are not damaged. Make sure the cellular
telephone antenna does not touch a grid line.
XMŸ Satellite Radio
Antenna System
The XMŸ Satellite Radio antenna is located on the
trunk of your vehicle. Keep this antenna clear of snow
and ice build up for clear radio reception.
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The fuel door release
button is located on the left
side of the instrument
panel.
To open the fuel door, press the fuel door release
button. The vehicle must be in PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N) and the valet lockout button must
be in OFF.
An alternate fuel door release is located inside the trunk
behind a panel on the driver's side. Pull the handle to
release the fuel door.
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