2005 CADILLAC XLR engine

Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name, part
number or specication may be obtained from
your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilThe engine requires a special
engine oil meeting GM Standard
GM4718M. Oils meeting this
standard may be identied as
synthetic, and should also be
identied with the American
Petroleum Institute Certied for
Gasoline Engines starburst symbol.
However, not all synthetic API oils
with the starburst symbol will meet
this GM standard. You should look
for and use only an oil that meets
GM Standard GM4718M. GM
Goodwrench oil meets all the
requirements for your vehicle. For
the proper viscosity, seeEngine Oil
on page 6-13.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only
DEX-COOL
®Coolant. SeeEngine
Coolant on page 6-20.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part
No. U.S. 89021184, in Canada
89021186).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
®-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid. Look for
“Approved for the H-Specication”
on the label.
Trunk Key Lock
CylinderMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identied below by name, part number, or specication can be obtained from your dealer.
Part GM Part Number ACDelco®Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Elements 10318557 A2061C
Engine Oil Filter 89017342 PF61
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 10345066 —
Spark Plugs 12571535 41–986
Wiper Blade (Shepherd’s Hook Type)
500 mm12367281 —
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Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating
dealers and all program options, such as shuttle
service, may not be available at every dealer. Please
contact your dealer for specic information about
availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements
will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel.
Canadian Vehicles:For warranty repairs during
the Complete Vehicle Coverage period of the General
Motors of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty,
alternative transportation may be available under the
Courtesy Transportation Program. Please consult
your dealer for details.
General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify,
change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at
any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility
pursuant to the terms and conditions described
herein at its sole discretion.Vehicle Data Collection and Event
Data Recorders
Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a
number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor
and control several aspects of the vehicle’s performance.
Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle computers to monitor
emission control components to optimize fuel economy,
to monitor conditions for airbag deployment and, if so
equipped, to provide anti-lock braking and to help the
driver control the vehicle in difficult driving situations.
Some information may be stored during regular
operations to facilitate repair of detected malfunctions;
other information is stored only in a crash event by
computer systems, such as those commonly called event
data recorders (EDR).
In a crash event, computer systems, such as the Airbag
Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) in your vehicle
may record information about the condition of the vehicle
and how it was operated, such as data related to
engine speed, brake application, throttle position, vehicle
speed, safety belt usage, airbag readiness, airbag
performance, and the severity of a collision. If your
vehicle is equipped with StabiliTrak
®, steering
performance, including yaw rate, steering wheel angle,
and lateral acceleration, is also recorded.
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Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle suspension,
brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer
Case Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit repair service
procedures, adjustments, and specications for GM
transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases.
Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins give technical service information
needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars
and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to
assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle.
In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service
Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General
Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE
(1-800-463-7483).
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A
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-38
Adaptive Cruise Control...................................3-16
Additives, Fuel................................................. 6-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................6-80
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................6-18
Air Conditioning..............................................3-40
Airbag
Off Light.....................................................3-50
Readiness Light..........................................3-49
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)...... 8-9
Airbag System................................................1-36
Airbag Off Switch........................................1-44
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-42
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-47
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-42
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?........1-43
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-41
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-38
Antenna, Diversity Antenna System...................3-81
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System.....3-81
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................... 5-6
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-53
Appearance Care............................................6-70
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..............6-76
Care of Safety Belts....................................6-73Appearance Care (cont.)
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................6-77
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................6-74
Fabric/Carpet..............................................6-70
Finish Care.................................................6-74
Finish Damage............................................6-77
Glass Surfaces............................................6-73
Instrument Panel.........................................6-72
Interior Plastic Components...........................6-72
Leather......................................................6-72
Sheet Metal Damage...................................6-77
Speaker Covers..........................................6-73
Tires..........................................................6-76
Underbody Maintenance...............................6-77
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................6-78
Vinyl..........................................................6-72
Washing Your Vehicle...................................6-74
Weatherstrips..............................................6-73
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................6-75
Wood Panels..............................................6-72
Ashtrays........................................................3-39
Audio System.................................................4-45
Audio System(s).............................................3-78
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-79
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-80
Care of Your CDs........................................3-80
Diversity Antenna System.............................3-81
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-78
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-80
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-81
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................6-20
Operation...................................................2-25
Avoid Point/Area, Edit......................................4-20
B
Battery..........................................................6-36
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver......................3-32
Run-Down Protection...................................3-33
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................5-22
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 5-6
Emergencies................................................ 5-8
Parking......................................................2-28
System Warning Light..................................3-52
Brakes..........................................................6-33
Braking........................................................... 5-5
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 5-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-21
Bulb Replacement...........................................6-44
Headlamp Aiming........................................6-42
Buying New Tires...........................................6-58
C
California Fuel.................................................. 6-5
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications............................6-85
Carbon Monoxide...................2-13, 2-32, 5-25, 5-35
Care of
Safety Belts................................................6-73
Your CD Player...........................................3-80
Your CDs ...................................................3-80
CD
Six-Disc Changer.........................................4-61
CD/DVD Player..............................................4-63
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-42
Chains, Tire...................................................6-63
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-55
Checking Things Under the Hood......................6-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................6-77
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-24
Infants and Young Children...........................1-21
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-28
Older Children.............................................1-19
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-30
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Child Restraints (cont.)
Securing a Child Restraint in the Passenger
Seat Position...........................................1-32
Top Strap...................................................1-27
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-39
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..............6-76
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................6-74
Fabric/Carpet..............................................6-70
Finish Care.................................................6-74
Glass Surfaces............................................6-73
Instrument Panel.........................................6-72
Interior Plastic Components...........................6-72
Leather......................................................6-72
Speaker Covers..........................................6-73
Tires..........................................................6-76
Underbody Maintenance...............................6-77
Vinyl..........................................................6-72
Washing Your Vehicle...................................6-74
Weatherstrips..............................................6-73
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................6-75
Wood Panels..............................................6-72
Climate Control System
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-45
Dual..........................................................3-40
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-45Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 5-5
Convenience Net............................................2-44
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-54
Heater, Engine............................................2-24
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................6-23
Cooled Seats................................................... 1-3
Cooling System..............................................6-26
Courtesy Lamps.............................................3-33
Cruise Control, Adaptive..................................3-16
Cruise Control Lever.......................................3-12
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-42
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 8-7
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY)
Users....................................................... 8-4
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 8-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 8-2
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program............... 8-5
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors.......8-11
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian
Government............................................8-11
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States
Government............................................8-11
Roadside Service.......................................... 8-6
Service Publications Ordering Information........8-12
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D
Database Coverage Explanations......................4-45
Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-30
Defensive Driving............................................. 5-2
Diversity Antenna System.................................3-81
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 6-4
Door
Locks.......................................................... 2-9
Power Door Locks.......................................2-11
Driver
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-10
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-61
DIC Controls and Displays............................3-61
DIC Vehicle Personalization..........................3-73
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-64
Other Messages..........................................3-72
Driving
At Night.....................................................5-16
City...........................................................5-20
Defensive..................................................... 5-2
Drunken....................................................... 5-2
Freeway.....................................................5-21
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................5-23
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................5-18
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.................5-30
Winter........................................................5-25
Dual Climate Control System............................3-40
E
Edit
Avoid Point/Area..........................................4-20
Memory Point.............................................4-13
Waypoint....................................................4-17
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................6-80
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................6-80
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................6-81
Power Windows and Other Power Options......6-80
Underhood Fuse Block.................................6-83
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................6-80
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................6-18
Battery.......................................................6-36
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-55
Coolant......................................................6-20
Coolant Heater............................................2-24
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-54
Engine Compartment Overview......................6-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-32
Oil .............................................................6-13
Oil Pressure Gage.......................................3-58
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...........6-25
Overheating................................................6-23
Starting......................................................2-23
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