2005 CADILLAC XLR trailer

When you shift into REVERSE (R) and an object is
detected, the following will occur in sequence depending
on the distance from the object:
At 5 feet (1.5 m) a chime will sound and one amber
light will be lit;
at 40 inches (1.0 m) both amber lights will be lit;
at 20 inches (0.5 m) a continuous chime will sound
and all three lights (amber/amber/red) will be lit; and
at 1 foot (0.3 m) a continuous chime will sound and
all three lights (amber/amber/red) will ash.
URPA can detect objects 3 inches (7.6 cm) and wider,
and at least 10 inches (25.4 cm) tall, but it cannot detect
objects that are above trunk level. In order for the
rear sensors to recognize an object, it must be within
operating range.
If the URPA system is not functioning properly, the
display will ash red, indicating that there is a problem.
The light will also ash red while driving if a trailer is
attached to your vehicle, or a bicycle or object is on the
back of, or hanging out of your trunk. The light will
continue to ash until the trailer or the object is
removed and your vehicle is driven forward at least
15 mph (25 km/h).It may also ash red if the ultrasonic sensors are not
kept clean. So be sure to keep your rear bumper free of
mud, dirt, snow, ice and slush or materials such as
paint or the system may not work properly. If after
cleaning the rear bumper and driving forward at least
15 mph (25 km/h), the display continues to ash red, see
your dealer. For cleaning instructions, seeWashing
Your Vehicle on page 6-74.
It may also ash red if your vehicle is moving in
REVERSE (R) at a speed greater than 3 mph (5 km/h).
Other conditions that may affect system performance
include things like the vibrations from a jackhammer or
the compression of air brakes on a very large truck.
As always, drivers should use care when backing up a
vehicle. Always look behind you, being sure to check
for other vehicles, obstructions and blind spots.
Accessory Power Outlets
The accessory power outlet can be used to connect
electrical equipment such as a cellular phone or
CB radio.
The accessory power outlet is located inside the center
console storage compartment, on the forward left side.
To use the outlet, remove the tethered cap. When not
using it, always cover the outlet with the protective cap.
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Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle..........5-2
Defensive Driving...........................................5-2
Drunken Driving.............................................5-2
Control of a Vehicle........................................5-5
Braking.........................................................5-5
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).........................5-6
Braking in Emergencies...................................5-8
Traction Control System (TCS).........................5-8
Magnetic Ride Control.....................................5-9
Limited-Slip Rear Axle.....................................5-9
StabiliTrak
®System......................................5-10
Steering......................................................5-11
Off-Road Recovery.......................................5-13
Passing.......................................................5-14
Loss of Control.............................................5-15
Driving at Night............................................5-16Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads..................5-18
City Driving..................................................5-20
Freeway Driving...........................................5-21
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.......................5-22
Highway Hypnosis........................................5-23
Hill and Mountain Roads................................5-23
Winter Driving..............................................5-25
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow........5-29
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out.................5-30
Loading Your Vehicle....................................5-30
Towing..........................................................5-35
Towing Your Vehicle.....................................5-35
Recreational Vehicle Towing...........................5-35
Towing a Trailer...........................................5-35
Section 5 Driving Your Vehicle
5-1

4. The resulting gure equals the available amount of
cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if
the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be
ve 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount
of available cargo and luggage load capacity is
650 lbs (1400−750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs).
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and
cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight
may not safely exceed the available cargo
and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from
your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
Consult this manual to determine how this reduces
the available cargo and luggage load capacity of
your vehicle.
Your vehicle is neither designed nor intended to tow
a trailer.
Item Description Total
AVehicle Capacity Weight
for Example 1=400 lbs (181 kg)
BSubtract Occupant
Weight @ 150 lbs
(68kg)x1=150 lbs (68 kg)
CAvailable Occupant and
Cargo Weight =250 lbs (113 kg) Example 1
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{CAUTION:
Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or
in a crash.
Put things in the rear area of your vehicle.
Try to spread the weight evenly.
Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle so that some of them
are above the tops of the seats.
Do not leave an unsecured child restraint
in your vehicle.
When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
Towing
Towing Your Vehicle
Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if
you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See
Roadside Service on page 8-6.
Recreational Vehicle Towing
Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle
behind another vehicle — such as behind a motorhome.
The two most common types of recreational vehicle
towing are known as “dinghy towing” (towing your vehicle
with all four wheels on the ground) and “dolly towing”
(towing your vehicle with two wheels on the ground and
two wheels up on a device known as a “dolly”).
Your vehicle was not designed to be towed with any of
its wheels on the ground. If your vehicle must be
towed, see “Towing Your Vehicle” earlier in this section.
Towing a Trailer
Your XLR is neither designed nor intended to tow
a trailer.
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If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
{CAUTION:
Steam from an overheated engine can burn
you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay
away from the engine if you see or hear steam
coming from it. Just turn it off and get
everyone away from the vehicle until it cools
down. Wait until there is no sign of steam or
coolant before you open the hood.
If you keep driving when your engine is
overheated, the liquids in it can catch re. You
or others could be badly burned. Stop your
engine if it overheats, and get out of the
vehicle until the engine is cool.
SeeOverheated Engine Protection Operating
Mode on page 6-25for information on driving
to a safe place in an emergency.Notice:If your engine catches re because you keep
driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly
damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by
your warranty. SeeOverheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode on page 6-25for information on
driving to a safe place in an emergency.If No Steam Is Coming From Your
Engine
An overheat warning, along with a low coolant message,
can indicate a serious problem.
If you get an engine overheat warning with no low
coolant message, but see or hear no steam, the problem
may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can
get a little too hot when you:
Climb a long hill on a hot day.
Stop after high-speed driving.
Idle for long periods in traffic.
Tow a trailer.
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Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................5-29
Sun Visors.....................................................2-18
Symbols........................................................4-36
System Needs Service, If.................................4-45
System Overview
Overview, Navigation System.......................... 4-2
T
Tachometer....................................................3-48
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-53
Telescopic Steering Column, Power Tilt Wheel...... 3-7
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-78
Theft-Deterrent System....................................2-19
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-19
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-55
Tires.............................................................6-46
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning.................................................6-76
Buying New Tires........................................6-58
Chains.......................................................6-63
Cleaning....................................................6-76Tires (cont.)
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................6-68
Ination -- Tire Pressure...............................6-53
Inspection and Rotation................................6-57
Lifting Your Vehicle......................................6-64
Pressure Monitor System..............................6-55
Run-Flat.....................................................6-52
Tire Sidewall Labelling..................................6-47
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................6-49
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................6-59
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................6-61
Wheel Replacement.....................................6-61
When It Is Time for New Tires......................6-58
Top Strap......................................................1-27
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................5-35
Towing a Trailer..........................................5-35
Your Vehicle...............................................5-35
Traction
Control System (TCS).................................... 5-8
Control System Warning Light.......................3-53
Limited-Slip Rear Axle.................................... 5-9
Magnetic Ride Control................................... 5-9
Stabilitrak
®System......................................5-10
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