2007 CADILLAC XLR V trunk

To stop the trunk lid while it is closing, do one of
the following:
Press the trunk lock release button located on
the instrument panel.
Use the vehicle key.
Squeeze the trunk release sensor located on
the rear of the trunk lid.
Press the button with the trunk symbol on the
keyless access transmitter.
Press the trunk close button on the underside
of the trunk lid.
To begin opening the trunk from the stopped
position, use any of the methods above, except
pressing the trunk close button.
To resume closing the power trunk lid, press the
trunk close button on the underside of the trunk lid.
If the vehicle has lost battery power, you can
still open the trunk using the key.The key cylinder is located behind a cover on the
lower rear fascia on the driver’s side of the
vehicle. Open the door to access the key cylinder.
The key is located inside the keyless access
transmitter. SeeKeys on page 65for more
information.
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Emergency Trunk Release HandleNotice:Do not use the emergency trunk
release handle as a tie-down or anchor point
when securing items in the trunk as it
could damage the handle. The emergency
trunk release handle is only intended to aid a
person trapped in a latched trunk, enabling
them to open the trunk from the inside.
There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk
release handle located inside the trunk near the
latch. This handle will glow following exposure
to light. Pull the release handle and push up on the
trunk lid to release the latch from the inside.
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Arming the System
Use one of the three following items listed here to
arm the system:
Press the lock button on the keyless access
transmitter.
Open the door. Lock the door with the power
door lock switch. The security light should
ash. Remove the keyless access transmitter
from the interior of the vehicle and close
the door. The security light will stop ashing
and stay on. After 30 seconds, the light should
turn off.
The vehicle can be programmed to
automatically lock the doors and arm the
system when you exit the vehicle. SeeDIC
Vehicle Personalization on page 220.Now, if a door or the trunk lid is opened without
the keyless access transmitter, the alarm will
go off. Your horn will sound for two minutes, then
it will go off to save battery power. And, your
vehicle will not start without a keyless transmitter
present.
The theft-deterrent system will not arm if you lock
the driver’s door with the power door lock
switch after the doors are closed.
If your passenger stays in the vehicle when you
leave with the keyless access transmitter, have the
passenger lock the vehicle after the doors are
closed. This way the alarm will not arm, and your
passenger will not set it off.
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Testing the Alarm
Do the following to test the system:
1. Make sure the trunk lid is latched.
2. Lower the window on the driver’s door.
3. Manually arm the system.
4. Close the doors and wait 30 seconds.
5. Reach through the open window and manually
pull the release lever on the oor.
6. Turn off the alarm by pressing the unlock
button on the transmitter.
If the alarm is inoperative, check to see if the horn
works. If not, check the horn fuse. SeeFuses and
Circuit Breakers on page 453. If the horn works, but
the alarm doesn’t go off, see your dealer.
Disarming the System
Always use your keyless access transmitter to
unlock a door either by pressing the unlock button
on the transmitter or by squeezing the door
handle sensor while you have the transmitter with
you. Unlocking a door any other way will set
off the alarm. If your alarm sounds, press
the unlock button on the keyless access
transmitter to disarm it.
Valet Lockout Switch
The valet lockout switch
is located inside the
glove box.
Press the switch to ON to disable the use of the
trunk and convertible top. The trunk cannot
be opened except by using the key if the valet
lockout is on.
Press the switch to OFF to enable the use of the
trunk and convertible top.
Locking the glove box with your key will also help
to secure your vehicle.
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Rear Storage Area
There is a cargo divider located in the trunk to
keep cargo from getting in the way of the
retractable hardtop. The cargo divider must be in
place for the top to move.To install the cargo divider, snap the bottom of the
divider onto the snaps (B) located on the oor of the
trunk. Then, pull the divider up and place the pins
on each side of the divider into the notches (A) on
either side of the trunk.
There is also a storage compartment located in
the trunk on the passenger’s side.
To access the storage compartment, unsnap the
lid. To reinstall the lid, line up the opening in the lid
over the snap and push down into place.
Convenience Net
Your vehicle is equipped with a convenience net.
The convenience net attaches to the oor of
the trunk. Put small loads, like grocery bags,
behind the net.
The net is not for larger, heavier loads. Store them
in the trunk as far forward as you can. When
not using the net, hook the net to the tabs securing
it to the sill plate.
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Retractable Hardtop
The following procedures explain the proper
operation of the retractable hardtop. The
retractable hardtop will not operate if the valet
lockout switch is on.
If the retractable hardtop is lowered or raised
multiple times, the engine should be running while
doing so to prevent drain on the vehicle’s
battery.
{CAUTION:
When the retractable hardtop is opened or
closed, people can be injured by the parts
that move: the hardtop and its mechanism,
the trunk lid, and the side windows. Keep
people away from these parts when you are
lowering or raising the top.
Lowering the Retractable Hardtop
Notice:Leaving the retractable hardtop down
and exposing the interior of your vehicle to
outdoor conditions may cause damage. Always
close the retractable hardtop if leaving your
vehicle outdoors.
1. Park on a level surface and shift the
transmission into PARK (P).
2. The vehicle’s engine must be on or in Acc.
3. Lower both sun visors.
Notice:Raising or lowering the top while the
vehicle is in motion can cause damage to
the top or top mechanism. Make sure the
vehicle is in PARK (P) to lower or raise the top.
Notice:Lowering the top if it is damp, wet,
or dirty can cause stains, mildew, and damage
to the inside of your vehicle. Dry off the top
before lowering it.
4. Make sure that nothing or no one is on or
around the top. Make sure the trunk cargo
cover is in place with nothing on top or in front
of the cargo cover. SeeRear Storage Area
on page 123for more information. Also, make
sure the valet lockout switch is off.
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5. Push and hold the
bottom of the
retractable hardtop
button located
on the console
behind the shifter
lever.
The windows will automatically lower and the top
will automatically lower into the storage area.
A chime will sound when the top has lowered
completely.
If the radio is on, the sound may be muted briey
while the retractable top is lowered. This occurs
because a new audio system equalization is being
loaded.
Under certain conditions, the Driver Information
Center (DIC) may display messages regarding the
retractable hardtop. If the CLOSE CARGO
DIVIDER, TOO COLD TO MOVE TOP, TOP
INOP - VALET ON, TOP INOP OUT OF PARK,TOP MOTOR OVER TEMP or TOP NOT SECURE
messages display, seeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 206for more information.
If the retractable hardtop does not operate, and
there are no messages displayed on the
Driver Information Center (DIC), then perform the
“Power Window Initialize” steps underPower
Windows on page 82.
Raising the Retractable Hardtop
1. Park on a level surface. Shift the transmission
into PARK (P).
2. The vehicle’s engine must be on or in Acc.
3. Lower both sun visors.
Notice:Raising or lowering the top while the
vehicle is in motion can cause damage to
the top or top mechanism. Make sure the
vehicle is in PARK (P) to lower or raise the top.
4. Make sure nothing or no one is on or
around the top. Make sure the trunk
cargo cover is in place with no cargo on top
of or in front of the cargo cover. SeeRear
Storage Area on page 123for more
information. Also, be sure the valet lockout
switch is off.
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5. Push and hold the
top of the retractable
hardtop button
located behind the
shift lever. The
windows will
automatically lower
and the top will raise.
A chime will sound
when the top has
raised completely.
After the top is fully raised, release the retractable
hardtop button. If you press the button again
within ve seconds, the windows will automatically
close.
If your radio is on, you may notice a brief mute in
sound. This is normal and due to a new audio
system equalization being loaded for the vehicle
with the top raised.Under certain conditions, the Driver Information
Center (DIC) may display messages regarding the
retractable hardtop. If the CLOSE CARGO
DIVIDER, TOO COLD TO MOVE TOP, TOP
INOP - VALET ON, TOP INOP OUT OF PARK,
TOP MOTOR OVER TEMP or TOP NOT SECURE
messages display, seeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 206for more information.
If the retractable hardtop does not operate, and
there are no messages displayed on the
Driver Information Center (DIC), then perform the
“Power Window Initialize” steps underPower
Windows on page 82.
Manually Raising the Retractable Hardtop
If your vehicle has a power loss, such as a
dead battery, you can still raise the top manually
by doing the following:
1. Lower both sun visors and open both doors.
2. Use the key to open the trunk. SeeKeys
on page 65andTrunk on page 77for more
information.
3. Raise the trunk by hand.
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