2005 CADILLAC XLR wheel

Security Light...............................................3-59
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-59
Lights On Reminder......................................3-59
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-59
Fuel Gage...................................................3-60
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-61
DIC Controls and Displays.............................3-61
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-64
Other Messages...........................................3-72
DIC Vehicle Personalization............................3-73Trip Computer................................................3-77
Oil Life Indicator...........................................3-77
Audio System(s).............................................3-78
Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................3-78
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.......................3-79
Radio Reception...........................................3-80
Care of Your CDs.........................................3-80
Care of Your CD Player................................3-80
Diversity Antenna System..............................3-81
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System.............3-81
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Head-Up Display (HUD) Controls/Instrument Panel
Brightness Controls. SeeHead-Up Display (HUD) on
page 3-34orInstrument Panel Brightness on
page 3-32.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
C. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-46.
D. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever. See “Windshield
Wipers” underTurn Signal/Multifunction Lever
on page 3-7.
E. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls/Interior
Lamps. SeeDIC Controls and Displays on
page 3-61.
F. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-45.
G. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
H. Voice Commands/Audio Controls. SeeOnStar
®
System on page 2-36orAudio Steering Wheel
Controls on page 3-79.
I. Adaptive Cruise Controls. See “Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC)” underTurn Signal/Multifunction Lever
on page 3-7.J. Horn. SeeHorn on page 3-6.
K. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio Steering
Wheel Controls on page 3-79.
L. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions on page 2-22.
M. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission Operation
on page 2-25.
N. Traction Control Button. SeeTraction Control
System (TCS) on page 5-8.
O. Passenger Airbag Off Indicator. SeeAirbag Off Light
on page 3-50.
P. Retractable Hardtop Button. SeeRetractable
Hardtop on page 2-45.
Q. Cupholders. SeeCupholder(s) on page 2-42.
R. Cigarette Lighter. SeeAshtrays and Cigarette Lighter
on page 3-39.
S. Climate Controls. SeeDual Climate Control System
on page 3-40.
T. Audio/Navigation System. SeeNavigation System
Overview on page 4-2.
U. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-42.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning ashers let you warn others. They
also let police know you have a problem. Your front
and rear turn signal lamps will ash on and off.
The hazard warning
asher button is located
near the center of the
instrument panel.
Your hazard warning ashers work no matter what
mode the ignition is in, even if the ignition is turned off.
Press the button to make the front and rear turn
signal lamps ash on and off. Press the button again to
turn the ashers off.
When the hazard warning ashers are on, your turn
signals will not work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reective triangles, you can set them up at
the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind
your vehicle.
Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering
wheel pad to sound the horn.
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Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic
Steering Column
The power tilt wheel
control is located on the
outboard side of the
steering column.
To operate the power tilt feature, push the control up
and the steering wheel will tilt up. Push the control down
and the steering wheel will go down.
Push the control forward and the steering wheel moves
toward the front of the vehicle. Push the control
rearward and the steering wheel moves toward the rear
of the vehicle. To set the memory position, seeDIC
Vehicle Personalization on page 3-73andMemory Seat,
Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 2-54.
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
GTurn and Lane-Change Signals. SeeTurn and
Lane-Change Signals on page 3-8.
3Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8.
-Fog Lamps. SeeFog Lamps on page 3-31.
Flash-to-Pass Feature. SeeFlash-to-Pass on
page 3-9.
ICruise Control. SeeCruise Control on
page 3-12.
PExterior Lamps Control. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 3-28.
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+ (Resume/Accelerate):Move the lever to this symbol
to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to a
previously set speed.
T(Set):Press this button to set the speed.
With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about
25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot
on the accelerator. This can really help on long
trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below
about 25 mph (40 km/h).
Cruise control will not work if your parking brake is set,
or if the master cylinder brake uid level is low.
If you apply your brakes, the cruise control will shut off.
{CAUTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous where you
cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do
not use your cruise control on winding roads
or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery
roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire
traction can cause needless wheel spinning,
and you could lose control. Do not use cruise
control on slippery roads.
If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction
control system (if equipped) begins to limit wheel spin,
the cruise control will automatically disengage. See
Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5-8. When road
conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may
turn cruise control back on.
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{CAUTION:
Adaptive Cruise Control will not apply hard
braking or bring the vehicle to a complete
stop. It will not respond to stopped vehicles,
pedestrians or animals. When you are
approaching a vehicle or object, Adaptive
Cruise Control may not have time to slow your
vehicle enough to avoid a collision. Your
complete attention is always required while
driving and you should be ready to take action
and apply the brakes. For more information,
seeDefensive Driving on page 5-2.
{CAUTION:
On winding roads, Adaptive Cruise Control
may not detect a vehicle ahead. You
could crash into a vehicle ahead of you.
Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control on
winding roads.
In heavy stop-and-go traffic, Adaptive
Cruise Control may not have time to slow
your vehicle enough to avoid a collision
because of the rapidly changing traffic
conditions. Do not use Adaptive Cruise
Control in heavy stop-and-go traffic.
On slippery roads, fast changes in tire
traction can cause needless wheel
spinning, and you could lose control. Do
not use cruise control on slippery roads.
When visibility is low, such as in fog, rain
or snow, Adaptive Cruise Control
performance is limited. There may not be
enough distance to adapt to the changing
traffic conditions. Do not use cruise
control when visibility is low.
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The set speed is selected by the driver. This is the
speed you will travel if there is not a vehicle detected in
your path.
To set Adaptive Cruise Control, do the following:
1. Make sure the Head-Up Display (HUD) is on and
properly adjusted. SeeHead-Up Display (HUD) on
page 3-34for more information.
2. Move the switch to on.
3. Get up to the speed you want.
4. Press in the set button at the end of the lever and
release it.
5. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Once Adaptive Cruise Control is set, it may immediately
apply the brakes if it detects a vehicle ahead is too
close or moving slower than your vehicle.This symbol will appear on
the Head-Up Display
(HUD) to indicate that
Adaptive Cruise Control is
active. SeeHead-Up
Display (HUD) on
page 3-34for more
information.
Make sure the set speed is visible on the HUD so you
know the speed your vehicle will accelerate to if a
vehicle is not detected in your path. Keep in mind speed
limits, surrounding traffic speeds and weather conditions
when adjusting your set speed.
If your vehicle is in Adaptive Cruise Control when the
traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the
Adaptive Cruise Control will automatically disengage.
SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on page 5-8and
StabiliTrak
®System on page 5-10. When road conditions
allow you to safely use it again, you may turn the
Adaptive Cruise Control back on.
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Selecting the Follow Distance (GAP)
When the system detects a slower moving vehicle, it will
adjust your vehicle’s speed and maintain the follow
distance (gap) you select.
Use the GAP button on
the steering wheel to
adjust the follow distance.
Press the top of the button to increase the distance or
the bottom of the button to decrease the distance.
The rst button press will show you the current follow
distance setting on the HUD. Your current follow
distance setting will be maintained until you change it.
There are six follow distances to choose from. The follow
distance selection ranges from near to far (1 second to
2 seconds follow time). The distance maintained for a
selected follow distance will vary based on vehicle speed.The faster the vehicle speed the further back you will
follow. Consider traffic and weather conditions when
selecting the follow distance. The range of selectable
distances may not be appropriate for all drivers and
driving conditions. If you choose to travel at a distance
farther than Adaptive Cruise Control allows, disengage
the system and drive manually.
A graphic on the HUD indicates the selected follow
distance. This picture shows a maximum follow distance.
The vehicles will move closer as you select a smaller
follow distance.
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