2007 CADILLAC XLR V lock

When the unlock portion of the button is pressed
and the door is closed, a beep will sound and
the light will ash twice. When the button is
pressed and the door is open, a beep will sound
and the light will ash.
Automatic Door Lock
Your vehicle is programmed so that, when the
doors are closed, the ignition is on and the
shift lever is moved out of PARK (P), all the doors
will lock.
If someone needs to get out while the vehicle is
not in PARK (P), have the person use the
power door unlock switch. When the door is closed
again, the doors will lock either when your foot
is removed from the brake or the vehicle
speed becomes faster than 8 mph (13 km/h).
Programmable Automatic Door
Unlock
Your vehicle is programmed so that, when the
shift lever is moved into PARK (P), both doors will
unlock.
With the vehicle in PARK (P) and the engine
running, door unlocking can be programmed
through prompts displayed on the Driver
Information Center (DIC). These prompts allow the
driver to choose various unlock settings. For
programming information, seeDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 220.
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Lockout Protection
Your vehicle can be programmed to sound the
horn three times and unlock the driver’s door when
both doors are closed and there is a keyless
access transmitter inside the vehicle. When the
driver’s door is opened, a reminder chime will
sound continuously. The vehicle will remain locked
only when at least one transmitter has been
removed from the vehicle and both doors are
closed. SeeDIC Vehicle Personalization on
page 220.
Trunk
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the
trunk lid open because carbon monoxide
(CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You
cannot see or smell CO. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death. If you
must drive with the trunk lid open or if
electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass through the seal
between the body and the trunk lid:
Make sure all other windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or
cooling system to its highest speed
and select the control setting that will
force outside air into your vehicle. See
Climate Control System.
If you have air outlets on or under
the instrument panel, open them all
the way.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 102.
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Trunk Lock Release
{CAUTION:
Moving parts of the powered trunk lid can
be dangerous. You or others could be
injured. Keep yourself and others away
from the trunk lid and its mechanism
while it is closing.
The trunk lock release
button is located to the
left of the steering
wheel on the instrument
panel.Press the button to open the trunk. To use this
feature, your vehicle must be in PARK (P)
or NEUTRAL (N) and the valet lockout switch
must be off.
You can also press the button with the trunk
symbol on the keyless access transmitter to open
the trunk. To disable this feature, see “Valet
Lockout Switch” underTheft-Deterrent Systems on
page 84.
You may passively enter the trunk when you
squeeze the trunk release sensor located on the
rear of the trunk lid under the emblem, as long as
you have your transmitter with you. The vehicle
must be in PARK (P) and the valet lockout switch
must be off. SeeValet Lockout Switch on page 86.
To close the trunk,
press the button on the
underside of the
trunk lid.
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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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Window Indexing
This feature automatically lowers the window a
small amount when the door is opened. Then,
when the door is closed, the window will raise to
its full up position.
Sun Visors
Notice:Raising or lowering the retractable
hardtop with the visor or the visor vanity mirror
cover up, may cause damage to the visor or
mirror cover. Always return the visor to
the center mount or lower the cover on the
visor vanity mirror before raising or lowering
the retractable hardtop.
Swing down the visor to block out glare. It can
also be detached from the center mount and
moved to the side.
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors
Swing the visor down and lift the cover. The lamp
will automatically come on when the cover is
opened.
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some
cities. Although your vehicle has a number of
theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we
put on it can make it impossible to steal.
Theft-Deterrent System
Your vehicle is equipped with a theft-deterrent
alarm system.
With this system, the
security light will ash
when the door is
open and locked with
the power door
lock switch.
If this light is on continuously while the engine is
running, your vehicle needs service.
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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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Automatic Transmission Operation
There are several different positions for the shift
lever.
PARK (P):This position locks the rear wheels. It
is the best position to use when you starting
the engine because your vehicle cannot move
easily.
{CAUTION:
It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle
if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P)
with the parking brake rmly set. Your
vehicle can roll.
Do not leave your vehicle when the engine
is running unless you have to. If you have
left the engine running, the vehicle can
move suddenly. You or others could be
injured. To be sure your vehicle will not
move, even when you are on fairly level
ground, always set your parking brake
and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See
Shifting Into Park (P) on page 99.
Be sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before
starting the engine. Your vehicle has an
automatic transmission shift lock control system.
You have to fully apply the regular brakes rst and
then press the shift lever button before you can
shift from PARK (P) when the vehicle is running.
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