2008 CADILLAC XLR trunk

Keys...............................................................2-3
Keyless Access System...................................2-5
Keyless Access System Operation....................2-6
Doors and Locks............................................2-10
Door Locks..................................................2-10
Power Door Locks........................................2-12
Automatic Door Lock.....................................2-12
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock.............2-12
Lockout Protection........................................2-12
Trunk..........................................................2-13
Windows........................................................2-16
Power Windows............................................2-17
Sun Visors...................................................2-19
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-19
Theft-Deterrent System..................................2-19
Valet Lockout Switch.....................................2-21
Immobilizer..................................................2-21
Immobilizer Operation....................................2-22
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-23
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-23
Ignition Positions..........................................2-23
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)...................2-24Starting the Engine.......................................2-24
Automatic Transmission Operation...................2-26
Parking Brake..............................................2-30
Shifting Into PARK (P)...................................2-32
Shifting Out of PARK (P)...............................2-33
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-34
Engine Exhaust............................................2-34
Running the Engine While Parked...................2-35
Mirrors...........................................................2-36
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with OnStar
®............................................2-36
Outside Power Heated Mirrors........................2-36
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror..................2-37
Park Assist Mirror.........................................2-37
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-38
Object Detection Systems...............................2-38
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)..............2-38
OnStar
®System.............................................2-41
Universal Home Remote System......................2-44
Universal Home Remote System.....................2-44
Universal Home Remote System Operation
(With Three Round LED)............................2-45
Section 2 Features and Controls
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This key, located inside
the keyless access
transmitter, can be used
for the glove box and
the trunk, if vehicle power
is lost. SeeTrunk on
page 2-13for more
information.To remove the key, press
the button (A) near the
bottom of the keyless
access transmitter, and
pull the key out. Never pull
the key out without
pressing the button.
Your vehicle has a keyless access system with
pushbutton start. SeeIgnition Positions on page 2-23
for information on starting the vehicle.
Notice:If you ever lose your transmitter(s) and/or
key, it could be difficult to get into your vehicle.
You may even have to damage your vehicle to get
in. Be sure you have a spare transmitter and/or key.
In an emergency, contact Cadillac Roadside Assistance.
SeeRoadside Service on page 8-7.
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Keyless Access System Operation
Your vehicle has a Keyless Access System that allows
you to lock and unlock your doors, unlock your trunk lid
and disarm or arm your theft-deterrent system. The range
distance is as much as 100 feet (30 m) away.
Your vehicle comes with two transmitters, and up to
four can be matched to your vehicle. See “Matching
Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle” later in this section.
Q(Lock):Press this button to lock the doors. The
indicator light on the door will ash once. If this button is
pressed twice, the doors will lock, the light will ash
once and the horn will sound once.
K(Unlock):Press this button once to unlock the
driver’s door. The indicator light on the door will ash
twice. Press the button twice within 10 seconds to
unlock both doors. If it is dark enough outside, your
interior lamps will come on.
Your memory settings may also be recalled when
you press the unlock button on the keyless access
transmitter. SeeMemory Seat, Mirrors and Steering
Wheel on page 1-3for more information.
G(Trunk):Press and hold this button for about
one second to open the trunk while the engine is turned
off or the shift lever is in PARK (P).
L(Panic):Press this button to sound the vehicle
alarm. Press any other button on the keyless access
transmitter to stop the vehicle alarm.
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Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle
Each keyless access transmitter is coded to prevent
another transmitter from working with your vehicle.
If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be
purchased through your dealer/retailer. Remember
to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you
go to your dealer/retailer. Once your dealer/retailer
has coded the new transmitter, the lost transmitter will
not work with your vehicle. Each vehicle can have
a maximum of four transmitters matched to it.
To match a new transmitter to your vehicle when you
have a recognized transmitter: Two recognized
transmitters are required for Canadian owners.
1. The vehicle must be off.
2. Have the recognized and new, unrecognized
transmitters on your person.
3. Go to the rear of the vehicle and insert the vehicle
key into the key cylinder located on the lower
rear fascia on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
SeeTrunk on page 2-13for more information on
the key cylinder.
4. Open the trunk.
5. Turn the key ve times within ve seconds.
6. The Driver Information Center (DIC) will display
READY FOR FOB #X. X can be 2, 3 or 4.7. Place the new, unrecognized transmitter in the
glove box transmitter pocket with the buttons
facing to the right.
8. Once the transmitter is programmed, a beep will
sound. The DIC will display READY FOR #X,
where X can be 3 or 4, or MAX # FOBS LEARNED.
9. Press the Acc. button.
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The Canadian immobilizer standard requires Canadian
owners to see their dealer/retailer for matching new
transmitters when two recognized transmitters are not
available. United States owners are permitted to match a
new transmitter to their vehicle when a recognized
transmitter is not available. The procedure will require
three ten minute cycles to complete the matching
process. Do the following:
1. The vehicle must be off.
2. Place the new, unrecognized transmitter in the
glove box transmitter pocket with the buttons
facing to the right.3. Go to the rear of the vehicle and insert the vehicle
key into the key cylinder located on the lower
rear fascia on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
SeeTrunk on page 2-13for more information on
the key cylinder.
4. Open the trunk.
5. Turn the key ve times within ve seconds.
6. The DIC message will display OFF-ACC TO LEARN.
7. Press the Acc. button.
8. The DIC will read WAIT 10 MINUTES and will
count down to zero, one minute at a time.
9. The DIC will display OFF-ACC TO LEARN again.
10. Press the Acc. button.
11. The DIC will read WAIT 10 MINUTES and will
count down to zero, one minute at a time.
12. The DIC will display OFF-ACC TO LEARN again.
13. Press the Acc. button.
14. The DIC will read WAIT 10 MINUTES and will
count down to zero, one minute at a time.
15. A beep will sound and the DIC will read READY
FOR FOB #1. At this time, all previously known
transmitters have been erased.
16. Once the transmitter is recognized and
programmed, a beep will sound and the DIC will
display READY FOR FOB #2.
2-8

If power to the vehicle or the keyless access transmitter
is lost, there are two ways to open the door.
If you are inside the vehicle, use the door release
handle located on the oor next to each seat.
Pull the handle up to unlock and unlatch the door.If you are outside the vehicle, there is a door release tab
in the trunk. The tab is located behind a panel on the
driver’s side of the trunk. Pull the handle to unlock and
unlatch the driver’s door. SeeTrunk on page 2-13for
information on opening the trunk during a loss of power.
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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 2-34.
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.
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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 2-19.
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 2-21.
To close the trunk,
press the button
on the underside
of the trunk lid.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 vehicle key. SeeKeys on page 2-3
for more information.
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