2004 CADILLAC XLR seat adjustment

Power Lumbar
The driver's and
passenger's seatback
lumbar support switches
are located on the
outboard sides of
the seats.
Use the power seat controls ®rst to get the proper
position, then continue with the lumbar adjustment.
Use the top lumbar switch to adjust support to the
middle seatback and the bottom lumbar switch to adjust
support to the lower seatback. Press the front of the
switch to increase support and the rear of the switch to
decrease support.
Keep in mind that as your seating position changes, as
it may during long trips, so should the position of
your lumbar support. Adjust the seat as needed.
Heated and Cooled Seats
The buttons for the heated and cooled seats are located
on the climate controls.
((Heated/Cooled Seat):Press this button to turn the
feature on. The button on the left controls the driver's
seat and the button on the right controls the passenger's
seat. Each press of the button will take you to a
different setting. The settings available in order are HI
HEAT, LO HEAT, OFF, HI COOL, LO COOL and
OFF. You will be able to feel the temperature change in
a few minutes.
The feature will automatically shut off when the vehicle
is turned off.
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Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
The driver's side mirror will adjust for the glare of
headlamps behind you. This feature is controlled by the
on and off settings on the inside automatic dimming
rearview mirror. See
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror with OnStaržon page 2-33.
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror
The passenger's side mirror is also capable of
performing the curb view assist feature. This feature will
cause the mirror to tilt to a factory programmed
position when the vehicle is in REVERSE (R). This
feature may be useful in allowing you to view the curb
when you are parallel parking.
If further adjustment is needed after the mirror is tilted,
the mirror switch may be used. The mirror will then
return to this new position when the vehicle is shifted
into REVERSE (R).When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (R) and a
®ve-second delay has occurred, the passenger's
side mirror will return to its original position.
This feature can be enabled/disabled through the Driver
Information Center (DIC). See ªPark Assistº under
DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-66for more
information.
Outside Convex Mirror
Your passenger's side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror's surface is curved so you can see more from the
driver's seat.
{CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder
before changing lanes.
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Outlet Adjustment
Use the thumbwheel to open or close the outlets.
Operation Tips
·
Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air
inlets at the base of the windshield that may
block the ¯ow of air into your vehicle.
·Use of non-GM approved hood de¯ectors may
adversely affect the performance of the system.
·Keep the area around the base of the instrument
panel console and air path under the seats clear
of objects to help circulate the air inside of
your vehicle more effectively.
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
The passenger compartment air ®lter removes certain
odor and particles from the air including pollen and dust
particles. Reductions in air¯ow, which may occur
more often in dusty areas, indicate that the ®lter may
need to be replaced early.
The ®lter should be replaced as part of the routine
scheduled maintenance. See
Scheduled Maintenance
on page 6-4for more information.
The passenger compartment air ®lter is located on the
passenger's side of the engine compartment near
the battery. See
Engine Compartment Overview on
page 5-12for more information on location.
To check or replace the air ®lter, do the following:
1. With the hood open, unlatch and remove the access
panel.
2. Pull the old ®lter out of the housing.
3. Insert the new ®lter into the housing. The ®lter
should be fully inserted with the arrows pointing up.
4. Reinstall the air ®lter access panel.
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Headlamp Aiming
Your vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming
system equipped with horizontal aim indicators. The aim
has been preset at the factory and should need no
further adjustment. This is true even though your
horizontal aim indicators may not fall exactly on
the ª0º (zero) marks on their scales.
If your vehicle is damaged in an accident, the headlamp
aim may be affected. Aim adjustment to the low beam
may be necessary if it is difficult to see lane markers (for
horizontal aim), or if oncoming drivers ¯ash their high
beams at you (for vertical aim). If you believe your
headlamps need to be re-aimed, we recommend that
you take your vehicle to your dealer for service.
However, it is possible for you to re-aim your headlamps
as described in the following procedure.
Notice:To make sure your headlamps are aimed
properly, read all the instructions before beginning.
Failure to follow these instructions could cause
damage to headlamp parts.
The vehicle should be properly prepared as follows:
·The vehicle should be placed so the headlamps are
25 ft. (7.6 m) from a light colored wall or other ¯at
surface.
·The vehicle must have all four tires on a perfectly
level surface which is level all the way to the wall
or other ¯at surface.
·The vehicle should be placed so it is perpendicular
to the wall or other ¯at surface.
·The vehicle should not have any snow, ice or mud
attached to it.
·The vehicle should be fully assembled and all other
work stopped while headlamp aiming is being done.
·The vehicle should be normally loaded with a
full tank of fuel and one person or 160 lbs (75 kg) on
the driver's seat.
·Tires should be properly in¯ated.
·Start the vehicle and rock it to level the suspension.
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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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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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U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...............3-30
Underhood Fuse Block....................................5-88
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-72
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-64
United States ± Customer Assistance.................. 7-4
Using Cleaner on Fabric..................................5-76
Using HomeLink
ž...........................................2-40
V
Valet Lockout Switch.......................................2-18
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-32
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders.................................................... 7-8
Vehicle Identi®cation
Number (VIN).............................................5-83
Service Parts Identi®cation Label...................5-83
Vehicle Personalization
DIC ...........................................................3-66
Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel......2-53Vehicle Storage..............................................5-38
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-38
Visors...........................................................2-16
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-44
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-39
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-57
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-4
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-4
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washing Your Vehicle......................................5-78
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-14
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-17
What to Use..................................5-21, 5-33, 5-45
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-65
Replacement...............................................5-66
When to Add Engine Oil..................................5-14
When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life
System).....................................................5-16
When to Check..............................................5-58
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