2007 CADILLAC XLR V hood release

Service........................................................ 363
Accessories and Modications................... 363
California Proposition 65 Warning.............. 364
Doing Your Own Service Work.................. 364
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle................................................... 365
Fuel............................................................. 365
Gasoline Octane........................................ 366
Gasoline Specications.............................. 366
California Fuel........................................... 367
Additives................................................... 367
Fuels in Foreign Countries........................ 368
Filling the Tank......................................... 369
Filling a Portable Fuel Container............... 371
Checking Things Under the Hood.............. 372
Hood Release........................................... 373
Engine Compartment Overview.................. 374
Engine Oil................................................. 377
Engine Oil Life System.............................. 380
Supercharger Oil....................................... 382
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter............................ 382
Automatic Transmission Fluid.................... 384
Engine Coolant.......................................... 385
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............. 388Engine Overheating................................... 388
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode..................................... 390
Cooling System......................................... 391
Power Steering Fluid ................................. 396
Windshield Washer Fluid........................... 397
Brakes...................................................... 399
Battery...................................................... 402
Jump Starting............................................ 403
Rear Axle.................................................... 407
Headlamp Aiming........................................ 408
Headlamp Vertical Aiming.......................... 410
Bulb Replacement....................................... 412
Windshield Replacement............................ 412
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement....... 412
Tires............................................................ 413
Winter Tires (XLR-V) ................................. 414
Tire Sidewall Labeling............................... 415
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 417
Run-Flat Tires........................................... 420
Ination - Tire Pressure............................. 422
Tire Pressure Monitor System................... 423
Tire Inspection and Rotation...................... 426
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
361

Hood Release
To lift the hood, use the following steps:
1. Pull the lever with
this symbol on it. It
is located on the
lower left side of the
instrument panel.
2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and nd
the secondary hood release lever. The lever
is located under the hood near the center
of the vehicle. Move the release lever to the
right and raise the hood.
Before closing the hood, be sure all ller caps are
on properly. Then pull the hood down and
close it rmly.
373

Headlamp Vertical Aiming
To properly prepare the vehicle for vertical
headlamp aiming seeHeadlamp Aiming on
page 408for more information.
To adjust the vertical aim, do the following:
Notice:Horizontal aiming must be performed
before making any adjustments to the
vertical aim. Adjusting the vertical aim rst will
result in an incorrect headlamp aim.
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on
page 373for more information.
2. Locate the aim dot on the inner projector lens
of the low-beam headlamp.
3. Measure the distance from the ground to the
aim dot on each low-beam headlamp. Record
this distance.4. At the wall or other at surface, measure from
the ground upward (A) to the recorded
distance from Step 3 and mark it.
Notice:Do not cover a headlamp to improve
beam cut-off when aiming. Covering a
headlamp may cause excessive heat build-up
which may cause damage to the headlamp.
5. Draw or tape a horizontal line (B) on the wall
or at surface the width of the vehicle at the
height of the mark in Step 4.
6. Turn on the low-beam headlamps and place a
piece of cardboard in front of the headlamp
not being aimed. This should allow only
the beam of light from the headlamp being
aimed to be seen on the at surface.
410

Fuses Usage
42 Driver’s Side Heated Seat
43 Not Used
44 Retractable Hardtop, Trunk Latch
45 Auxiliary Power
46 Cigar Lighter
Relays Usage
47 Park Brake Hold
48 Park Brake Release
49 Not Used
50 Not Used
51 Not Used
52 Fuel Door
Underhood Fuse Block
The underhood fuse
block is located next to
the engine on the
passenger’s side of the
vehicle. For more
information on location,
seeEngine
Compartment Overview
on page 374.
To access the fuses, push in the tab located at
the end of the fuse block cover. Then lift the
cover open.
455

Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Intercooler
System
(4.4L V8
Supercharged
engine)50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
WasherGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in
Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Trunk Key Lock
CylinderMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
SuperchargerSupercharger Oil
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345982, in
Canada 10953513). See
Supercharger Oil on page 382
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Rear Axle
(Limited-Slip
Differential)SAE 75W-90 Synthetic
Axle Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021677, in
Canada 89021678) meeting GM
Specication 9986115. With a
complete drain and rell add
4 ounces (118 ml) of Limited-Slip
Axle Lubricant Additive
(GM Part No. U.S. 1052358, in
Canada 992694) where required.
SeeRear Axle on page 407.
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary
Latch, Pivots,
Spring
Anchor, and
Release PawlLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in
Canada 992723) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood and Door
HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip
ConditioningWeatherstrip Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 3634770, in
Canada 10953518) or Dielectric
Silicone Grease
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in
Canada 992887).
474

Heated Seats.................................................. 9
Heater......................................................... 178
Highbeam On Light..................................... 202
Highway Hypnosis....................................... 346
Hill and Mountain Roads............................. 347
Hood
Checking Things Under............................ 372
Release................................................... 373
Horn............................................................ 140
How to Use This Manual................................ 4
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............... 18
I
Ignition Positions........................................... 88
Infants and Young Children, Restraints.......... 31
Ination - Tire Pressure............................... 422
Instrument Panel
Overview.................................................. 138
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness................................................ 170
Cluster..................................................... 186
J
Jump Starting.............................................. 403
K
Keyless Access System........................ 67, 280
Keyless Access System, Operation................ 68
Keys............................................................. 65
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall................................. 415
Lamps
Battery Run-Down Protection................... 171
Courtesy.................................................. 170
Exterior.................................................... 164
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver................. 169
Fog .......................................................... 168
Reading................................................... 171
Twilight Sentinel
®..................................... 168
LATCH System
Child Restraints......................................... 39
Lifting Your Vehicle, Tires............................ 435
Light
Airbag Readiness..................................... 188
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning............. 193
Brake System Warning............................. 192
Charging System..................................... 191
Fog Lamp................................................ 201
Highbeam On.......................................... 202
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