2006 CADILLAC XLR key battery

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 2-21. 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 ignitionwill 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 power 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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Radio Personalization with Home
and Away Feature
With this feature, you can recall the latest audio system
settings as adjusted the last time your vehicle was
operated. This feature allows two different drivers to
store and recall their own audio system settings.
The settings recalled by the audio system are
determined by which transmitter (1 or 2) was used to
enter the vehicle. The number on the back of the
transmitter corresponds to driver 1 or to driver 2. The
audio system settings will automatically adjust to where
they were last set by the identied driver. The settings
can also be recalled by briey pressing the MEMORY
seat switches 1 or 2 located on the driver’s door.
Your audio system can store HOME and AWAY preset
stations. HOME and AWAY preset stations allow
you to use one set of preset radio settings in the area
where you live, and another set when you go out of
town. That way, you will not need to reprogram
your preset stations every time you travel.To select HOME and AWAY preset stations, do the
following:
1. With the audio system on, touch the Audio hard key
and turn the audio system off.
2. Touch the HOME or AWAY button from the main
audio screen.
The next time the audio system is turned on, the
system will recall the last active preset selection.
When battery power is removed and later applied, you
will not have to reset your home audio system preset
stations because the audio system remembers them.
However, you will have to reset your away radio preset
stations.
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Vehicle Storage
If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days
or more, remove the black, negative (−) cable from
the battery. This will help keep your battery from
running down.
{CAUTION:
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas
that can explode. You can be badly hurt if
you are not careful. SeeJump Starting on
page 6-39for tips on working around a battery
without getting hurt.
You must close all doors and the trunk before
reconnecting the battery. After reconnecting the battery,
you must press the unlock button on the keyless
access transmitter. Failure to follow this procedure may
result in the alarm sounding. Pressing unlock on the
keyless access transmitter would stop the alarm.
Jump Starting
If your vehicle’s battery has run down, you may want to
use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start
your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do
it safely.
{CAUTION:
Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous
because:
They contain acid that can burn you.
They contain gas that can explode or ignite.
They contain enough electricity to burn you.
If you do not follow these steps exactly, some or
all of these things can hurt you.
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Keyless Access System.............................2-4, 4-47
Keyless Access System, Operation...................... 2-5
Keys............................................................... 2-2
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................6-52
Lamps
Battery Run-Down Protection.........................3-34
Courtesy....................................................3-33
Exterior......................................................3-28
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver......................3-33
Fog ...........................................................3-31
Reading.....................................................3-33
Twilight Sentinel
®........................................3-32
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-27
Lifting Your Vehicle, Tires.................................6-70
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-51
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-55
Brake System Warning.................................3-54
Fog Lamp ..................................................3-62Light (cont.)
Highbeam On.............................................3-62
Lights On Reminder.....................................3-62
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-58
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator..................3-52
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-50
Security.....................................................3-62
TCS Warning Light......................................3-56
Tire Pressure..............................................3-57
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..........3-56
Lighting
Entry/Exit...................................................3-33
Limited-Slip Rear Axle.....................................5-11
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................5-33
Lockout Protection..........................................2-12
Locks
Automatic Door Lock....................................2-11
Door ........................................................... 2-9
Lockout Protection.......................................2-12
Power Door ................................................2-11
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock............2-12
Loss of Control...............................................5-17
Lowering the Retractable Hardtop......................2-47
Lumbar
Power Controls............................................. 1-2
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