2005 CADILLAC XLR warning

Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specied government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and
a half (1.5) times as well on the government course as
a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart signicantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits, service practices and
differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction – AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A,
B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability
to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specied government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance. Warning: The traction grade
assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking
traction tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature – A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation
of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested
under controlled conditions on a specied indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a
level of performance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed, underination, or
excessive loading, either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
6-60

{CAUTION:
When the TIRE FLAT MAX SPD 55, REDUCED
HNDLG message is displayed on the Driver
Information Center, your vehicle’s handling
capabilities will be reduced during severe
maneuvers. If you drive too fast, you could
lose control of your vehicle. You or others
could be injured. Don’t drive over 55 mph
(90 km/h) when the TIRE FLAT MAX SPD 55,
REDUCED HNDLG message is displayed. Drive
cautiously and check your tire pressures as
soon as you can.
If the TPM system detects a tire pressure below
5 psi (34 kPa), the TIRE FLAT MAX SPD 55, REDUCED
HNDLG warning message is displayed on the Driver
Information Center (DIC). SeeDIC Controls and
Displays on page 3-61andDIC Warnings and Messages
on page 3-64for information and details about the
DIC operation and displays.
{CAUTION:
Special tools and procedures are required to
service a run-at tire. If these special tools and
procedures aren’t used you or others could be
injured and your vehicle could be damaged.
Always be sure the proper tools and
procedures, as described in the service
manual, are used.
Notice:Using liquid sealants can damage the tire
valves and tire pressure monitor sensors in your
run-at tires. This damage would not be covered
by warranty. Don’t use liquid sealants in your
run-at tires.
To order a service manual, seeService Publications
Ordering Information on page 8-12.
If a tire goes at, the stability control system will turn on
automatically even if it was disabled by the driver.
When a at tire condition exists the StabiliTrak
®system
cannot be turned off. SeeStabiliTrak®System on
page 5-10.
6-69

Appearance Care
Cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic.
Other cleaning products can burst into ames if a match
is struck near them or if they get on a hot part of the
vehicle. Some are dangerous if their fumes are inhaled
in an enclosed space. When anything from a container
is used to clean the vehicle, be sure to follow the
manufacturer’s warnings and instructions. Always open
the doors or windows of the vehicle when cleaning
the inside.
Never use these to clean the vehicle:
Gasoline
Benzene
Naphtha
Carbon Tetrachloride
Acetone
Paint Thinner
Turpentine
Lacquer Thinner
Nail Polish Remover
They can all be hazardous — some more than
others — and they can all damage the vehicle, too.Do not use any of these products unless this manual
says you can. In many uses, these will damage
the vehicle:
Alcohol
Laundry Soap
Bleach
Reducing Agents
Fabric/Carpet
Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose
dirt. Wipe vinyl, leather, plastic, and painted surfaces
with a clean, damp cloth.
GM-approved cleaning products can be obtained from
your dealer.
Here are some cleaning tips:
Always read the instructions on the cleaner label.
Clean up stains as soon as you can before they set.
Carefully scrape off any excess stain.
Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean
area often. A soft brush may be used if stains are
stubborn.
To avoid forming a ring on fabric after spot cleaning,
clean the entire area immediately or it will set.
6-70

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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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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H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Headlamp
Aiming.......................................................6-42
Vertical Aiming............................................6-43
Headlamps
Bulb Replacement.......................................6-44
Daytime Running Lamps...............................3-30
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-9
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
On Reminder..............................................3-29
Washer......................................................3-12
Wiper Activated...........................................3-29
Head-Up Display (HUD)...................................3-34
Heated Seats................................................... 1-3
Heater...........................................................3-40
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-59
Highway Hypnosis...........................................5-23
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................5-23
HomeLink
®Transmitter....................................2-38
HomeLink®Transmitter, Programming................2-39
Hood
Checking Things Under................................6-10
Release.....................................................6-11
Horn............................................................... 3-6
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-10
I
Ignition Positions.............................................2-22
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-21
Ination -- Tire Pressure..................................6-53
Instrument Panel
Brightness..................................................3-32
Cluster.......................................................3-46
Overview..................................................... 3-4
J
Jump Starting.................................................6-37
K
Keyless Access System..................................... 2-4
Keyless Access System, Operation...................... 2-5
Keyless Entry System......................................4-42
Keys............................................................... 2-2
L
Labelling, Tire Sidewall....................................6-47
Lamps
Battery Run-Down Protection.........................3-33
Courtesy....................................................3-33
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Lamps (cont.)
Exterior......................................................3-28
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver......................3-32
Fog ...........................................................3-31
Reading.....................................................3-33
Twilight Sentinel
®........................................3-31
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-28
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-30
Lifting Your Vehicle, Tires.................................6-64
Light
Airbag Off..................................................3-50
Airbag Readiness........................................3-49
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-53
Brake System Warning.................................3-52
Fog Lamp..................................................3-59
Highbeam On.............................................3-59
Lights On Reminder.....................................3-59
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-55
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-48
Security.....................................................3-59
TCS Warning Light......................................3-53
Tire Pressure..............................................3-55
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..........3-53Lighting
Entry/Exit...................................................3-33
Limited-Slip Rear Axle....................................... 5-9
Lockout Protection..........................................2-12
Locks
Door........................................................... 2-9
Lockout Protection.......................................2-12
Power Door................................................2-11
Loss of Control...............................................5-15
Lowering the Retractable Hardtop......................2-45
Lumbar
Power Controls............................................. 1-2
M
Magnetic Ride Control....................................... 5-9
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 7-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 7-8
At Least Once a Month.................................. 7-8
At Least Once a Year.................................... 7-9
Introduction.................................................. 7-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 7-7
Maintenance Record....................................7-14
Maintenance Requirements............................. 7-2
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