2005 CADILLAC XLR brake

Fuses Usage
10 Fuel Pump
11Engine Control Module,
Transmission Control Module
12 Odd Injectors
13 Magnetic Ride Control
14 Emission Controls
15 Air Conditioning Compressor
16 Even Injectors
17 Windshield Washer
18 Headlamp Washer
19 Right Low Beam Headlamp
21 Left Low Beam Headlamp
22 Fog Lamp
23 Right High Beam Headlamp
24 Left High Beam Headlamp
25 Not Used
26 Battery 3
27 Anti-Lock Brakes
28 Climate Controls
29 Battery 2
30 Starter
31 Audio Amplier
32 Cooling Fan
33 Battery 1Fuses Usage
48 Spare
49 Spare
50 Spare
51 Spare
52 Spare
53 Not Used
54 Fuse Puller
Relays Usage
34 Horn
35 Air Conditioning Compressor
36 Windshield Washer
37 Parking Lamps
38 Fog Lamps
39 High Beam Headlamps
40 Rear Window Defogger
41 Windshield Wiper High/Low
42 Wiper RUN/ACCESSORY Power
43 Starter/Crank
44 Ignition 1
45 Windshield Wiper On/Off
46 Headlamp Washer
47 Low Beam Headlamps
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At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular
brake. SeeParking Brake on page 2-28if necessary.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to
turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter
should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
If the starter works in any other position, contact
your GM Goodwrench dealer for service.
Transmission Shift Lock Control
System Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level
surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake. SeeParking Brake
on page 2-28if necessary.
Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if
the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off and without applying the regular
brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P)
with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out
of PARK (P), contact your GM Goodwrench dealer
for service.
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Parking Brake and Transmission Park (P)
Mechanism Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin to move. You or others could be
injured and property could be damaged. Make
sure there is room in front of your vehicle in
case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the
regular brake at once should the vehicle begin
to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill.
Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With the
engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL (N),
slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake
pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking
brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then
release the parking brake followed by the
regular brake.
Contact your GM Goodwrench dealer if service
is required.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
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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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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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