2004 CADILLAC XLR wiper fluid

Windshield Washer
K
(Washer Fluid):The lever on the right side of the
steering column also controls the windshield washer.
There is a button at the end of the lever. To spray
washer ¯uid on the windshield, press the button and
hold it. The washer will spray until you release the
button. The wipers will continue to clear the window for
about six seconds after the button is released and
then stop or return to your preset speed.
Your vehicle also has headlamp washers. Every fourth
time the washer ¯uid button is pressed, washer ¯uid
will clean the headlamps.
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your washer
until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the
washer ¯uid can form ice on the windshield,
blocking your vision.If the ¯uid in the windshield washer ¯uid reservoir is
low, the message LOW WASHER FLUID will appear on
the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. It will
take 60 seconds after the bottle is re®lled for this
message to turn off. For information on the correct
washer ¯uid mixture to use, see
Windshield Washer
Fluid on page 5-33andRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 6-11.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Be sure to read this entire section before using this
feature.
The system operates on a radio frequency subject to
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and
with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
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The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply.
The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed
according to your speedometer, not to your sense
of motion. After driving for any distance at higher
speeds, you may tend to think you are going slower
than you actually are.
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you are ready. Try to be well rested. If you
must start when you are not fresh Ð such as after
a day's work Ð do not plan to make too many miles that
®rst part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing
and shoes you can easily drive in.
Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it
serviced and maintained, it is ready to go. If it needs
service, have it done before starting out. Of course,
you will ®nd experienced and able service experts in
GM dealerships all across North America. They will be
ready and willing to help if you need it.Here are some things you can check before a trip:
·Windshield Washer Fluid:Is the reservoir full? Are
all windows clean inside and outside?
·Wiper Blades:Are they in good shape?
·Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids:Have you checked
all levels?
·Lamps:Are they all working? Are the lenses clean?
·Tires:They are vitally important to a safe,
trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for
long-distance driving? Are the tires all in¯ated to the
recommended pressure?
·Weather Forecasts:What is the weather outlook
along your route? Should you delay your trip a
short time to avoid a major storm system?
·Maps:Do you have up-to-date maps?
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Service............................................................5-3
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................5-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle..............................................5-4
Fuel................................................................5-5
Gasoline Octane............................................5-5
Gasoline Speci®cations....................................5-5
California Fuel...............................................5-6
Additives.......................................................5-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries...............................5-7
Filling Your Tank............................................5-7
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................5-10
Checking Things Under
the Hood....................................................5-10
Hood Release..............................................5-11
Engine Compartment Overview.......................5-12
Engine Oil...................................................5-13
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter................................5-18
Automatic Transmission Fluid.........................5-19
Engine Coolant.............................................5-20
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap..................5-23
Engine Overheating.......................................5-23
Cooling System............................................5-26
Power Steering Fluid.....................................5-32Windshield Washer Fluid................................5-33
Brakes........................................................5-35
Battery........................................................5-38
Jump Starting...............................................5-39
Rear Axle.......................................................5-45
Headlamp Aiming...........................................5-46
Headlamp Vertical Aiming..............................5-47
Bulb Replacement..........................................5-49
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-49
Tires..............................................................5-50
Run-Flat Tires..............................................5-56
In¯ation - Tire Pressure.................................5-57
Tire Pressure Monitor System.........................5-58
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................5-60
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-62
Buying New Tires.........................................5-63
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................5-64
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................5-65
Wheel Replacement......................................5-66
Tire Chains..................................................5-68
Lifting Your Vehicle.......................................5-69
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................5-73
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
5-1

Erasing HomeLinkžButtons..............................2-40
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 7-8
Exit Lights.....................................................3-67
Exit/Entry Lighting...........................................3-26
Express-Down Window....................................2-16
Express-Up Window........................................2-16
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-17
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-22
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver..........................3-25
F
Feature Programming......................................3-66
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-18
Finish Care....................................................5-79
Finish Damage...............................................5-80
Flash at Lock.................................................3-68
Flash at Unlock..............................................3-68
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-7
Flat Tire........................................................5-73
Floor Mats.....................................................2-42
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-19
Power Steering...........................................5-32
Windshield Washer......................................5-33
FM Stereo.....................................................3-72FOB Reminder...............................................3-68
Fog Lamp Light..............................................3-53
Fog Lamps....................................................3-24
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-10
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-7
Gage.........................................................3-54
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Speci®cations.................................. 5-5
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-85
Windshield Wiper.........................................5-84
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-47
Engine Oil Pressure.....................................3-52
Fuel..........................................................3-54
Speedometer..............................................3-41
Tachometer.................................................3-41
Voltmeter Gage...........................................3-44
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-37
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R
Radios..........................................................3-70
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-72
Care of Your CDs........................................3-72
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-71
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-71
Understanding Reception..............................3-72
RainsenseŸ Wipers.......................................... 3-8
Raising the Retractable Hardtop........................2-45
Reaching Roadside Service............................... 7-6
Reading Lamps..............................................3-26
Rear Axle......................................................5-45
Limited-Slip.................................................4-10
Rear Storage Area..........................................2-43
Rear Window Defogger....................................3-37
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming
with OnStar
ž..............................................2-33
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-11
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-32
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-37
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-10
General Motors...........................................7-11
United States Government............................7-10
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink
žButton.......2-40
Resetting Defaults...........................................2-40
Restraint System Check
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-48Restraint System Check (cont.)
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-49
Restraint Systems
Checking....................................................1-48
Replacing Parts...........................................1-49
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-20
Retractable Hardtop........................................2-44
Lowering....................................................2-44
Raising......................................................2-45
Roadside
Service........................................................ 7-5
Roadside Service Availability.............................. 7-6
Roadside Service for the Hearing or Speech
Impaired...................................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-32
Routing, Engine Drive Belt...............................6-13
Run-Flat Tires................................................5-56
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-32
S
Safety Belt
Pretensioners..............................................1-17
Reminder Light............................................3-41
Safety Belts
Care of......................................................5-78
Driver Position............................................1-10
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly.................. 1-9
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When to Check Lubricant.................................5-45
When to Check Power Steering Fluid................5-33
Why Safety Belts Work..................................... 1-5
Window Indexing............................................2-16
Windows.......................................................2-14
Power........................................................2-15
Windshield Washer........................................... 3-9
Fluid..........................................................5-33
Windshield Wiper
Blade Replacement......................................5-49
Fuses........................................................5-84
Windshield Wipers............................................ 3-7
Winter Driving................................................4-28
Wiper-Activated Headlamps..............................3-22X
XMŸ Satellite Radio Antenna System................3-73
XMŸ Satellite Radio Service............................3-72
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Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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