2006 CADILLAC XLR window

{CAUTION:
Snow can trap exhaust gases under your
vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon
monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could
overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it
or smell it, so you might not know it is in your
vehicle. Clear away snow from around the
base of your vehicle, especially any that is
blocking your exhaust pipe. And check around
again from time to time to be sure snow does
not collect there.
Open a window just a little on the side of the
vehicle that is away from the wind. This will
help keep CO out.Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves
fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little
faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator
slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get
and it keeps the battery charged. You will need a
well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly
for signaling later on with your headlamps. Let the
heater run for a while.
Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost
all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine
again and repeat this only when you feel really
uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as
possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can.
To help keep warm, you can get out of the vehicle
and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour
or so until help comes.
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Tire Chains..................................................6-70
Lifting Your Vehicle.......................................6-70
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................6-75
Appearance Care............................................6-76
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.................6-76
Fabric/Carpet...............................................6-78
Leather.......................................................6-79
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces........................................6-79
Wood Panels...............................................6-79
Speaker Covers............................................6-79
Care of Safety Belts......................................6-80
Weatherstrips...............................................6-80
Washing Your Vehicle...................................6-80
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.....................6-81
Finish Care..................................................6-81
Windshield and Wiper Blades.........................6-81
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels................6-82Tires...........................................................6-83
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................6-83
Finish Damage.............................................6-83
Underbody Maintenance................................6-83
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................6-83
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials..................6-84
Vehicle Identication......................................6-85
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN).................6-85
Service Parts Identication Label.....................6-85
Electrical System............................................6-86
Add-On Electrical Equipment..........................6-86
Windshield Wiper Fuses................................6-86
Power Windows and Other Power Options.......6-86
Fuses and Circuit Breakers............................6-86
Instrument Panel Fuse Block..........................6-87
Underhood Fuse Block..................................6-89
Capacities and Specications..........................6-92
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
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If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam,
try this for a minute or so:
1. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in NEUTRAL (N)
while stopped. If it is safe to do so, pull off the road,
shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and let the
engine idle.
2. Set the climate controls to the highest heat setting
and fan speed and open the windows as necessary.
If you no longer have the overheat warning, you
can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about
10 minutes. If the warning does not come back on,
you can drive normally.
If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park
your vehicle right away.
If there is still no sign of steam, idle the engine for
three minutes while you are parked. If you still have the
warning, turn off the engine and get everyone out of
the vehicle until it cools down. Also, see “Overheated
Engine Protection Operating Mode” later in this section.
You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service
help right away.Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode
This operating mode allows your vehicle to be driven
to a safe place in an emergency situation. If an
overheated engine condition exists and the DIC
message ENGINE HOT, STOP ENGINE is displayed,
an overheat protection mode which alternates ring
groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage.
In this mode, you will notice a signicant loss in
power and engine performance. Driving extended
miles (km) in the overheat protection mode should
be avoided.
Notice:After driving in the overheated engine
protection operating mode, to avoid engine damage,
allow the engine to cool before attempting any
repair. The engine oil will be severely degraded.
Repair the cause of coolant loss, change the oil
and reset the oil life system. SeeEngine Oil
on page 6-15.
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Tire Terminology and Denitions
Air Pressure:The amount of air inside the tire pressing
outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure
is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or
kilopascal (kPa).
Accessory Weight:This means the combined weight
of optional accessories. Some examples of optional
accessories are, automatic transmission, power steering,
power brakes, power windows, power seats, and
air conditioning.
Aspect Ratio:The relationship of a tire’s height to
its width.
Belt:A rubber coated layer of cords that is located
between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made
from steel or other reinforcing materials.
Bead:The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by
steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim.
Bias Ply Tire:A pneumatic tire in which the plies are
laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread.
Cold Ination Pressure:The amount of air pressure
in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi)
or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heat from
driving. SeeInation - Tire Pressure on page 6-58.Curb Weight:This means the weight of a motor
vehicle with standard and optional equipment including
the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, but
without passengers and cargo.
DOT Markings:A code molded into the sidewall of a
tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) motor vehicle
safety standards. The DOT code includes the Tire
Identication Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator
which can also identify the tire manufacturer, production
plant, brand, and date of production.
GVWR:Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, seeLoading
Your Vehicle on page 5-33.
GAWR FRT:Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front
axle, seeLoading Your Vehicle on page 5-33.
GAWR RR:Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle,
seeLoading Your Vehicle on page 5-33.
Intended Outboard Sidewall:The side of an
asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward when
mounted on a vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa):The metric unit for air pressure.
Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire:A tire used on light duty
trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles.
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Notice:If you use abrasive cleaners when cleaning
glass surfaces on your vehicle, you could scratch
the glass and/or cause damage to the integrated
radio antenna and the rear window defogger.
When cleaning the glass on your vehicle, use only
a soft cloth and glass cleaner.
Many cleaners contain solvents that may become
concentrated in your vehicle’s breathing space.
Before using cleaners, read and adhere to all safety
instructions on the label. While cleaning your vehicle’s
interior, maintain adequate ventilation by opening
your vehicle’s doors and windows.
Dust may be removed from small buttons and knobs
using a small brush with soft bristles.
Your GM dealer has a product for cleaning your
vehicle’s glass. Should it become necessary, you can
also obtain a product from your GM dealer to remove
odors from your vehicle’s upholstery.Do not clean your vehicle using the following cleaners
or techniques:
Never use a knife or any other sharp object to
remove a soil from any interior surface.
Never use a stiff brush. It can cause damage to
your vehicle’s interior surfaces.
Never apply heavy pressure or rub aggressively
with a cleaning cloth. Use of heavy pressure
can damage your interior and does not improve
the effectiveness of soil removal.
Use only mild, neutral-pH soaps. Avoid laundry
detergents or dishwashing soaps with degreasers.
Using too much soap will leave a residue that
leaves streaks and attracts dirt. For liquid cleaners,
about 20 drops per gallon (3.78 L) of water is a
good guide.
Do not heavily saturate your upholstery while
cleaning.
Damage to your vehicle’s interior may result from
the use of many organic solvents such as naptha,
alcohol, etc.
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Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Notice:Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle
unless you check with your dealer rst. Some
electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and
the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other
components from working as they should.
Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to your vehicle, seeServicing
Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-44.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal
circuit breaker. If the wiper motor overheats due to
heavy snow, the wipers will stop until the motor cools
and will then restart.
A fuse powers the wiper motor. If the fuse blows, there
is an electrical problem. Be sure to have it xed.
Power Windows and Other
Power Options
Circuit breakers protect the power windows and power
seats. When the current load is too heavy, the circuit
breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the
problem is xed or goes away.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit
breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of res
caused by electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical
size and rating. If a fuse should blow, see your dealer
for service immediately.
If you ever have a problem on the road and do not have
a spare fuse, you can “borrow” one that has the same
amperage. Pick some feature of your vehicle that
you can get along without — like the radio or cigarette
lighter — and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage.
Replace it as soon as you can.
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Relays Usage
34 Horn
35 Air Conditioning Compressor
36 Windshield Washer
37 Parking Lamps
38 Fog Lamps
39 High Beam Headlamps
40 Rear Window Defogger
41 Windshield Wiper High/Low
42 Wiper RUN/ACCESSORY Power
43 Starter/CrankRelays Usage
44 Ignition 1
45 Windshield Wiper On/Off
46 Headlamp Washer
47 Low Beam Headlamps
55 Fuel Pump
Diodes Usage
§Diode 1
§Wiper Diode
§Diode 2
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D
Database Coverage Explanations......................4-50
Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-30
Defensive Driving............................................. 5-2
Diversity Antenna System.................................3-86
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 6-4
Door
Automatic Door Lock....................................2-11
Locks.......................................................... 2-9
Power Door Locks.......................................2-11
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock............2-12
Driver
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-10
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-64
DIC Controls and Displays............................3-64
DIC Vehicle Personalization..........................3-78
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-67
Other Messages..........................................3-77
Driving
At Night.....................................................5-19
City ...........................................................5-22
Defensive..................................................... 5-2
Drunken....................................................... 5-3
Freeway.....................................................5-23
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................5-26
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................5-20
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.................5-32
Winter........................................................5-27Dual Climate Control System............................3-41
DVD
Player........................................................4-69
E
Edit
Avoid Point/Area..........................................4-25
Memory Point.............................................4-19
Waypoint....................................................4-23
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................6-86
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................6-86
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................6-87
Power Windows and Other Power Options......6-86
Underhood Fuse Block.................................6-89
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................6-86
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................6-20
Battery.......................................................6-38
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-58
Coolant......................................................6-22
Coolant Heater............................................2-24
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-57
Drive Belt Routing.......................................7-14
Engine Compartment Overview......................6-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-34
Oil .............................................................6-15
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