2006 CADILLAC XLR maintenance

Maintenance Record (cont’d)
DateOdometer
ReadingServiced ByMaintenanceIor
MaintenanceIIServices Performed
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Maintenance Record (cont’d)
DateOdometer
ReadingServiced ByMaintenanceIor
MaintenanceIIServices Performed
7-18

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Accessories and Modications............................ 6-3
Accessory Power Outlet(s)...............................3-40
Adaptive Cruise Control...................................3-15
Adaptive Forward Lighting System.....................3-31
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-44
Additives, Fuel................................................. 6-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................6-86
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................6-20
Air Conditioning..............................................3-41
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-52
Readiness Light..........................................3-51
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)...... 8-9
Airbag System................................................1-32
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-44
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-38
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-40
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-44
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-38
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?....1-39
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-37
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-34
Antenna, Diversity Antenna System...................3-86
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System......................................................3-86
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................... 5-7Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-55
Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..............6-82
Care of Safety Belts....................................6-80
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................6-83
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................6-81
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................6-76
Fabric/Carpet..............................................6-78
Finish Care.................................................6-81
Finish Damage............................................6-83
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.......................................6-79
Leather......................................................6-79
Sheet Metal Damage...................................6-83
Speaker Covers..........................................6-79
Tires..........................................................6-83
Underbody Maintenance...............................6-83
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................6-84
Washing Your Vehicle...................................6-80
Weatherstrips..............................................6-80
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................6-81
Wood Panels..............................................6-79
Ashtray(s)......................................................3-41
Audio System.................................................4-51
Audio System(s).............................................3-82
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-84
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-86
Care of Your CDs ........................................3-86
Diversity Antenna System.............................3-86
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-83
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Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-41
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..............6-82
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................6-81
Fabric/Carpet..............................................6-78
Finish Care.................................................6-81
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................6-76
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.......................................6-79
Leather......................................................6-79
Speaker Covers..........................................6-79
Tires..........................................................6-83
Underbody Maintenance...............................6-83
Washing Your Vehicle...................................6-80
Weatherstrips..............................................6-80
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................6-81
Wood Panels..............................................6-79
Climate Control System
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-47
Dual ..........................................................3-41
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-47
Collision Damage Repair..................................8-10
Competitive Driving, Racing or Other.................5-18
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 5-6
Convenience Net............................................2-46Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-57
Heater, Engine............................................2-24
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................6-25
Cooled Seats................................................... 1-3
Cooling System..............................................6-28
Courtesy Lamps.............................................3-33
Cruise Control................................................3-12
Cruise Control, Adaptive..................................3-15
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-45
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 8-7
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 8-4
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 8-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 8-2
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program............... 8-5
Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors........................................8-14
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government..............................8-14
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.........................8-13
Roadside Service.......................................... 8-6
Service Publications Ordering Information........8-14
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Magnetic Ride Control.....................................5-11
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 7-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 7-8
At Least Once a Month.................................. 7-8
At Least Once a Year.................................... 7-9
Introduction.................................................. 7-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 7-7
Maintenance Record....................................7-15
Maintenance Requirements............................. 7-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........7-13
Owner Checks and Services........................... 7-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............7-11
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 7-4
Using.......................................................... 7-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 7-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-58
Map Pocket...................................................2-45
Maps ............................................................4-38
Memory Mirrors..............................................2-56
Memory Point, Edit.........................................4-19Memory Seat.................................................2-56
Memory Steering Wheel Controls......................2-56
Menu
Setup........................................................4-13
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-67
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview
with OnStar
®...........................................2-35
Memory .....................................................2-56
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror.................2-36
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-37
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror....................2-37
Outside Power Heated Mirrors.......................2-36
MyGMLink.com................................................ 8-3
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Navigation.................................................4-2, 4-4
Using the System........................................4-10
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-20
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............7-13
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S
Safety Belt
Pretensioners..............................................1-17
Reminder Light............................................3-50
Safety Belts
Care of ......................................................6-80
Driver Position............................................1-10
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-10
Passenger Position......................................1-17
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts....... 1-9
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-17
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-16
Safety Belts Are for Everyone......................... 1-5
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 7-4
Seats
Heated and Cooled Seats.............................. 1-3
Memory .....................................................2-56
Power Lumbar .............................................. 1-2
Power Reclining Seatback.............................. 1-3
Power Seats................................................. 1-2
Securing a Child Restraint
Passenger Seat Position...............................1-28
Security Light.................................................3-62Service........................................................... 6-3
Accessories and Modications......................... 6-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.............................................. 6-4
California Proposition 65 Warning.................... 6-3
Doing Your Own Work................................... 6-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-58
Publications Ordering Information...................8-14
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-44
Setup Menu...................................................4-13
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................6-83
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-30
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-32
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-7
Six-Disc CD Changer......................................4-66
Specications, Capacities.................................6-92
Speedometer..................................................3-50
StabiliTrak
®System.........................................5-11
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-22
Steering........................................................5-13
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-84
Steering Wheel Controls, Memory.....................2-56
Steering Wheel, Power Tilt Wheel and
Telescopic Steering Column............................ 3-6
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