2008 CADILLAC XLR Owners Manual

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 may have a convenience net in the rear of
the vehicle. Put small loads behind the net. The net is not
for heavier loads. Store them as far forward as you can.
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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 2-53
for 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. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on
page 3-63for 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 2-17.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 2-53for
more information. Also, be sure the valet lockout
switch is off.
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.
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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. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages
on page 3-63for 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 2-17.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 2-3andTrunk on page 2-13for more
information.
3. Raise the trunk by hand.
4. Find the hydraulic
pump under the
carpet on the rear
driver’s side of
the trunk. Open the
valve by turning
it counterclockwise
with your hand
until it stops.
Notice:Pressing the retractable hardtop button
when the hydraulic pump valve is open could
damage the pump. Always close the hydraulic pump
valve after the retractable hardtop has been closed
manually.
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5. Pull both sides of the rear tonneau over-center link
down to unlock the linkage.6. Move the rear tonneau rearward and up to the
stored position. Pull from the center of the
tonneau to keep pressure even. The rubber bumper
on each corner will t against the underside of
the trunk decklid.
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7. Push both sides of the rear tonneau over-center
link up until they stop to lock the linkage.
8. Close the hydraulic pump valve by turning it
clockwise with your hand until it stops.9. Remove the upright center storage compartment.
Use the wrench to remove the four screws holding
the storage area in place.
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10. Reach behind the square hole and push the front
tonneau over-center link up. The front tonneau
should pull up easily. If it does not, push the
over-center link up more.11. Manually move the front tonneau to the open
position. Once the front tonneau is open, fold
the side wings by gently pressing them in.
Do not force the wings. If they are hard to move,
make sure the front tonneau is open all the way.
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12. Reach in from the side of the vehicle and under the
top to remove the headliner plug. The plug will be
located in the center of the top near the front.
13. Insert the wrench into the bolt beneath the plug
location. Turn the wrench about one-quarter turn
counterclockwise until it stops while gently pulling
up on the center of the top to release it.14. Hold the top in the front and side and lift the top out
of the stored position.
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