2005 CADILLAC XLR bulb

Seats and Restraint Systems........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-2
Safety Belts
.............................................. 1-5
Child Restraints
.......................................1-19
Airbag System
.........................................1-36
Restraint System Check
............................1-48
Features and Controls..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-2
Doors and Locks
....................................... 2-9
Windows
.................................................2-16
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................2-19
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........2-21
Mirrors
....................................................2-34
OnStar
®System
......................................2-36
HomeLink®Transmitter
.............................2-38
Storage Areas
.........................................2-42
Retractable Hardtop
..................................2-45
Vehicle Personalization
.............................2-54
Instrument Panel............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
......................................3-40
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........3-46
Driver Information Center (DIC)
..................3-61
Trip Computer
.........................................3-77
Audio System(s)
.......................................3-78Navigation System.......................................... 4-1
Overview
.................................................. 4-2
Features and Controls
................................ 4-4
Navigation Audio System
...........................4-45
Voice Recognition
......................................4-69
Driving Your Vehicle....................................... 5-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
..... 5-2
Towing
...................................................5-35
Service and Appearance Care.......................... 6-1
Service
..................................................... 6-3
Fuel
......................................................... 6-5
Checking Things Under the Hood
...............6-10
Rear Axle
...............................................6-41
Headlamp Aiming
.....................................6-42
Bulb Replacement
....................................6-44
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........6-45
Tires
......................................................6-46
Appearance Care
.....................................6-70
Vehicle Identication
.................................6-79
Electrical System
......................................6-80
Capacities and Specications
.....................6-85
Maintenance Schedule..................................... 7-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 7-2
Customer Assistance and Information.............. 8-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 8-2
Reporting Safety Defects
...........................8-11
Index.................................................................1
2005 Cadillac XLR Owner ManualM

Turn and Lane-Change Signals
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two
downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you
to signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the multifunction lever all the
way up or down. When the turn is nished, the lever will
return automatically.
An arrow on the instrument
panel cluster will ash in
the direction of the
turn or lane change.
To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever
until the arrow starts to ash. Hold it there until you
complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself
when you release it.
If you signal a turn or a lane change and the arrows
ash faster than normal, a signal bulb may be burned
out. Other drivers will not see the turn signal.
Replace burned-out bulbs to help avoid possible
accidents. If the arrows do not go on at all when you
signal a turn, check the fuses and check for burned-out
bulbs. SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers on page 6-80.
Turn Signal on Chime
A chime will remind you if you leave the turn signal on
for more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km) of driving.
If you need to leave the turn signal on for more than
3/4 mile (1.2 km), turn off the signal and then turn it
back on.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
To change the headlamps from low beam to high,
push the turn signal lever all the way forward.
When the high beams are
on, this light on the
instrument panel cluster
also will be on. To change
the headlamps from
high to low, pull the lever
rearward.
3-8

You may notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling
when you put the vehicle into gear, misring, hesitation
on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. (These
conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.)
This will be detected by the system and cause the
light to turn on.
If you experience one or more of these conditions,
change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least
one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off.
If none of the above steps have made the light turn off,
your dealer can check the vehicle. Your dealer has
the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to x any
mechanical or electrical problems that may have
developed.
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs
Some state/provincial and local governments have or
may begin programs to inspect the emission control
equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection
could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration.
Here are some things you need to know to help your
vehicle pass an inspection:
Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the CHECK
ENGINE light is on or not working properly.To perform a Check Engine light bulb check with the
keyless ignition, make sure the transmitter fob is in the
passenger compartment. SeeIgnition Positions on
page 2-22. Press the bottom of the ACC button on the
instrument panel and hold the button down for ve
seconds. The instrument panel, including the Check
Engine light, will light up and the ignition will be on, but
the engine will not start — if you press the bottom of
the ACC button only briey, less than ve seconds, the
accessory mode will be turned on, but not the ignition.
After the bulb check, be sure to press and release
the ACC button again to turn the ignition off and avoid
draining the vehicle’s battery.
Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD
(on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical
emission control systems have not been completely
diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be
considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if
you have recently replaced your battery or if your
battery has run down. The diagnostic system is
designed to evaluate critical emission control systems
during normal driving. This may take several days
of routine driving. If you have done this and your vehicle
still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD
system readiness, your GM dealer can prepare the
vehicle for inspection.
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Service............................................................6-3
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................6-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle......................................................6-5
Fuel................................................................6-5
Gasoline Octane............................................6-5
Gasoline Specications....................................6-5
California Fuel...............................................6-5
Additives.......................................................6-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries...............................6-6
Filling Your Tank............................................6-7
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................6-10
Checking Things Under the Hood....................6-10
Hood Release..............................................6-11
Engine Compartment Overview.......................6-12
Engine Oil...................................................6-13
Engine Oil Life System..................................6-16
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter................................6-18
Automatic Transmission Fluid.........................6-20
Engine Coolant.............................................6-20
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap..................6-23
Engine Overheating.......................................6-23
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode........................................6-25
Cooling System............................................6-26
Power Steering Fluid.....................................6-31Windshield Washer Fluid................................6-32
Brakes........................................................6-33
Battery........................................................6-36
Jump Starting...............................................6-37
Rear Axle.......................................................6-41
Headlamp Aiming...........................................6-42
Headlamp Vertical Aiming..............................6-43
Bulb Replacement..........................................6-44
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............6-45
Tires..............................................................6-46
Tire Sidewall Labelling...................................6-47
Tire Terminology and Denitions.....................6-49
Run-Flat Tires..............................................6-52
Ination - Tire Pressure.................................6-53
Tire Pressure Monitor System.........................6-55
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................6-57
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................6-58
Buying New Tires.........................................6-58
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................6-59
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................6-61
Wheel Replacement......................................6-61
Tire Chains..................................................6-63
Lifting Your Vehicle.......................................6-64
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................6-68
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
6-1

Notice:Do not cover a headlamp to improve beam
cut-off when aiming. Covering a headlamp may
cause excessive heat build-up which may cause
damage to the headlamp.
4. Turn on the low-beam headlamps and place a
piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the
headlamp not being aimed. This should allow only
the beam of light from the headlamp being
aimed to be seen on the at surface.5. Turn the vertical
aiming screw until the
headlamp beam is
aimed to the horizontal
tape line. The top
edge of the cut-off
should be positioned at
the bottom edge of
the horizontal tape line.
6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for the opposite headlamp.
Bulb Replacement
It is recommended that all bulbs be replaced by
your dealer.
6-44

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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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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