2005 CADILLAC XLR warning light

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

Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in this manual you will nd these notices:
Notice:These mean there is something that could
damage your vehicle.
A notice tells about something that can damage the
vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered
by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly. But
the notice will tell what to do to help avoid the damage.
When you read other manuals, you might see
CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in
different words.
There are also warning labels on the vehicle. They use
the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.
Vehicle Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that use
symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or information
relating to a specic component, control, message,
gage, or indicator.
If you need help guring out a specic name of a
component, gage, or indicator, reference the following
topics:
Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1
Features and Controls in Section 2
Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3
Climate Controls in Section 3
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3
Audio System(s) in Section 3
Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5
iv

When you move out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and
the engine is running, the parking brake should
release. If the parking brake has not been fully released
and you try to drive off with the parking brake on, the
parking brake indicator light will come on and stay on.
If the parking brake does not fully release, you can
manually release the pedal. However, be sure to read
the following paragraphs:
{CAUTION:
Always shift to PARK (P) before pulling the
manual release lever. If your hand or arm is
in the way of the pedal you could be hurt.
The pedal springs back quickly. Keep your
hand and arm away when you use the manual
release lever.
Before releasing the manual parking brake, be sure to
put the vehicle in PARK (P) and turn the ignition off.Reach under the driver’s side of the instrument panel
and pull down on the manual release lever, which
is located behind the parking brake pedal. Pull down on
the yellow tab as shown by the arrow in the illustration.
If the parking brake does not release, you should
have your vehicle towed to your dealer for service.
Notice:Driving with the parking brake on can
overheat the brake system and cause premature
wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that
the parking brake is fully released and the brake
warning light is off before driving.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn.............................................................3-6
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering
Column......................................................3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-7
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-8
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-8
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-9
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-9
Rainsense™ Wipers......................................3-10
Windshield Washer.......................................3-12
Headlamp Washer........................................3-12
Cruise Control..............................................3-12
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................3-16
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-28
Wiper Activated Headlamps............................3-29
Headlamps on Reminder................................3-29
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-30
Fog Lamps..................................................3-31
Twilight Sentinel
®..........................................3-31
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver........................3-32
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-32
Courtesy Lamps...........................................3-33
Entry/Exit Lighting.........................................3-33
Reading Lamps............................................3-33Battery Run-Down Protection..........................3-33
Head-Up Display (HUD).................................3-34
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)............3-37
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-38
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-39
Climate Controls............................................3-40
Dual Climate Control System..........................3-40
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-45
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-45
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-46
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-46
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-48
Trip Odometer..............................................3-48
Tachometer.................................................3-48
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-48
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-49
Airbag Off Light............................................3-50
Voltmeter Gage............................................3-51
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-52
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-53
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light......3-53
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-54
Tire Pressure Light.......................................3-55
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-55
Engine Oil Pressure Gage.............................3-58
Section 3 Instrument Panel
3-1

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.
3-5

The exterior lamp band has four positions:
O(Off):Turning the band to this position turns off
all lamps.
AUTO (Automatic):Turning the band to this position
sets the exterior lamps in automatic mode. AUTO mode
will turn the exterior lamps on and off depending on
how much light is available outside the vehicle.
To override AUTO mode, turn the control to off.
To reset to AUTO mode turn the control to exterior
lamps and then back to AUTO. Automatic mode will also
reset when your vehicle is turned off and then back
on again when the control is left in the AUTO position.
;(Parking Lamp):Turning the band to this position
turns on the parking lamps together with the following:
Sidemarker Lamps
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
The parking brake indicator light will come on and stay
on when the parking lamps are on with the engine
off and the ignition to ACC.
5(Headlamps):Turning the control to this position
turns on the headlamps, together with the previously
listed lamps and lights.
Wiper Activated Headlamps
This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps
after the windshield wipers have been in use for
approximately six seconds.
When the exterior lamp control has been turned off or is
in the parking lamp position and the wiper control is
on delay, low speed or high speed, the HEADLAMPS
SUGGESTED message will appear on the Driver
Information Center (DIC).
When the ignition is turned off, the wiper-activated
headlamps will immediately turn off.
Headlamps on Reminder
A warning chime will sound if the exterior lamp control
is left on in either the headlamp or parking lamp position
and the driver’s door is opened with the ignition off.
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Head-Up Display (HUD)
{CAUTION:
If the HUD image is too bright, or too high in
your eld of view, it may take you more time to
see things you need to see when it is dark
outside. Be sure to keep the HUD image dim
and placed low in your eld of view.
The Head-Up Display (HUD) allows you to see some of
the driver information that appears on your instrument
panel cluster.
The information may be displayed in English or metric
units and appears as an image focused out toward the
front of your vehicle. To change from English to metric
units, seeDriver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-61.
The HUD consists of the following information:
Speedometer
Turn Signal Indicators
High-Beam Indicator Symbol
Tap-Up/Tap-Down Transmission Feature
Check Gages Icon
Adaptive Cruise Control Features and Indicators
Radio Features
Be sure to continue scanning your displays, controls
and driving environment just as you would in a vehicle
without HUD. If you never look at your instrument
panel cluster, you may not see something important,
such as a warning light. Under important warning
conditions, the CHECK GAGES message will display in
the HUD. View your Driver Information Center (DIC)
for more information.
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