2007 CADILLAC XLR V wiper fluid

When Rainsense™ is active, the headlamps will
turn on automatically. If it is dark, they will
remain on. See “Wiper-Activated Headlamps”
underExterior Lamps on page 164for more
information.
Notice:Do not place stickers or other items
on the exterior glass surface directly in front of
the moisture sensor. Doing this could cause
the moisture sensor to malfunction.
Windshield Washer
K(Washer Fluid):The lever on the right side
of the steering column also controls the windshield
washer. There is a button at the end of the
lever. To spray washer uid on the windshield,
press the button and hold it. The washer will spray
until you release the button. The wipers will
continue to clear the window for about six seconds
after the button is released and then stop or
return to your preset speed.
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your
washer until the windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer uid can form ice
on the windshield, blocking your vision.
If the uid in the windshield washer uid reservoir
is low, the message LOW WASHER FLUID will
appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC)
display. It will take 60 seconds after the bottle is
relled for this message to turn off. For information
on the correct washer uid mixture to use, see
Windshield Washer Fluid on page 397and
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 473.
Headlamp Washer
The headlamps washer only functions every fourth
time the washer button is depressed and if the
headlamps are on.
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Once you are moving on the freeway, make
certain you allow a reasonable following distance.
Expect to move slightly slower at night.
When you want to leave the freeway, move to the
proper lane well in advance. If you miss your
exit, do not, under any circumstances, stop and
back up. Drive on to the next exit.
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite
sharply. The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce
your speed according to your speedometer, not
to your sense of motion. After driving for any
distance at higher speeds, you may tend to think
you are going slower than you actually are.Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you are ready. Try to be well rested. If
you must start when you are not fresh — such
as after a day’s work — do not plan to make too
many miles that rst part of the journey. Wear
comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily
drive in.
Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it
serviced and maintained, it is ready to go. If it
needs service, have it done before starting out. Of
course, you will nd experienced and able
service experts in GM dealerships all across North
America. They will be ready and willing to help
if you need it.
Here are some things you can check before a trip:
Windshield Washer Fluid:Is the reservoir
full? Are all windows clean inside and outside?
Wiper Blades:Are they in good shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids:Have you
checked all levels?
Lamps:Are they all working? Are the lenses
clean?
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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

Appearance Care (cont.)
Weatherstrips........................................... 445
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 447
Wood Panels........................................... 445
Ashtray(s).................................................... 178
Audio System.............................................. 285
Audio System(s).......................................... 225
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 227
Care of Your CD Player........................... 230
Care of Your CDs.................................... 229
Diversity Antenna System......................... 230
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 226
Understanding Radio Reception............... 228
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 230
Automatic Door Lock..................................... 76
Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................................ 384
Operation................................................... 92
Avoid Point/Area, Edit.................................. 257
B
Battery........................................................ 402
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver................. 169
Run-Down Protection............................... 171
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 345Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................. 327
Emergencies............................................ 329
Parking...................................................... 97
System Warning Light.............................. 192
Brakes........................................................ 399
Braking....................................................... 326
Braking in Emergencies............................... 329
Break-In, New Vehicle................................... 87
Bulb Replacement....................................... 412
Headlamp Aiming..................................... 408
Buying New Tires........................................ 428
C
California Fuel............................................. 367
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 364
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specications...................... 458
Carbon Monoxide............... 77,102, 349, 359
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 445
Your CD Player........................................ 230
Your CDs ................................................. 229
CD
Six-Disc Changer..................................... 302
CD/DVD Player........................................... 305
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E
Edit
Avoid Point/Area...................................... 257
Memory Point.......................................... 250
Waypoint.................................................. 254
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 452
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 453
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 453
Power Windows and Other Power
Options................................................. 452
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 455
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 452
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 382
Battery..................................................... 402
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 196
Coolant.................................................... 385
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 195
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 476
Engine Compartment Overview................ 374
Exhaust................................................... 102
Oil ........................................................... 377
Oil Life System........................................ 380
Oil Pressure Gage................................... 200
Overheated Protection Operating Mode.... 390Engine (cont.)
Overheating............................................. 388
Starting...................................................... 89
Supercharger Oil...................................... 382
Enter Destination......................................... 259
Entry/Exit Lighting....................................... 170
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 491
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 27
Exterior Lamps............................................ 164
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver.................... 169
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 382
Finish Damage............................................ 449
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 140
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 143
Flat Tire...................................................... 440
Floor Mats................................................... 122
Fluid
Automatic Transmission............................ 384
Power Steering........................................ 396
Windshield Washer.................................. 397
Fog Lamp Light........................................... 201
Fog Lamps.................................................. 168
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P
Paint, Damage............................................ 449
Park Aid...................................................... 175
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................... 99
Shifting Out of......................................... 100
Parking
Assist....................................................... 175
Brake......................................................... 97
Over Things That Burn............................ 101
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............... 189
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............... 184
Passenger Position, Safety Belts................... 27
Passenger Sensing System........................... 53
Passing....................................................... 335
Plan Route.................................................. 249
Power
Accessory Outlet(s).................................. 177
Door Locks................................................ 75
Electrical System..................................... 452
Lumbar Controls.......................................... 9
Reclining Seatbacks................................... 11
Retained Accessory (RAP)......................... 89
Seat............................................................ 8
Steering Fluid.......................................... 396Power (cont.)
Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering
Column................................................. 141
Windows.................................................... 82
Pretensioners, Safety Belt............................. 27
Problems with Route Guidance................... 283
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock........... 76
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ... 17
R
Racing or Other Competitive Driving............ 338
Radio.......................................................... 285
Personalization with Home and Away
Feature................................................. 311
Radios........................................................ 225
Care of Your CD Player........................... 230
Care of Your CDs.................................... 229
Theft-Deterrent......................................... 226
Understanding Reception ......................... 228
Rainsense™ Wipers.................................... 145
Raising the Retractable Hardtop.................. 125
Reading Lamps........................................... 171
Rear Axle.................................................... 407
Limited-Slip.............................................. 331
508

Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders................................................ 491
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).......................................... 451
Service Parts Identication Label.............. 451
Vehicle Personalization
DIC .......................................................... 220
Vehicle Positioning...................................... 282
Ventilation Adjustment.................................. 184
Visors........................................................... 84
Voice Recognition........................................ 312
Voltmeter Gage........................................... 192
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators......... 185
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 206
Hazard Warning Flashers......................... 140
Other Warning Devices............................ 140
Safety and Symbols..................................... 4
Vehicle Damage.......................................... 5
Waypoint, Edit............................................. 254
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..................... 432
Different Size........................................... 430
Replacement............................................ 432Windows....................................................... 81
Power........................................................ 82
Windshield
Rainsense™ Wipers................................. 145
Replacement............................................ 412
Washer.................................................... 146
Washer Fluid........................................... 397
Wiper Blade Replacement........................ 412
Wiper Blades, Cleaning............................ 447
Wiper Fuses............................................ 452
Wipers..................................................... 144
Winter Driving............................................. 349
Winter Tires................................................. 414
Wiper Activated Headlamps ......................... 166X
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System......... 230
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment............... 462
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