2008 CADILLAC XLR center console

To turn the system off,
press the front part of the
traction control button
located on the center
console.
The TRACTION SYSTEM OFF message will display on
the DIC and the traction control system warning light
will come on. If the system is limiting wheel spin when
you press the button, the TRACTION SYSTEM OFF
message will display – but the system will not turn
off right away. It will wait until there is no longer
a current need to limit wheel spin.
You can turn the system back on at any time by
pressing the button again. The TRACTION SYSTEM
ON message should display briey on the Driver
Information Center. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages
on page 3-63for more information.
Adding non-GM accessories can affect your vehicle’s
performance. SeeAccessories and Modifications
on page 6-3for more information.Magnetic Ride Control
Magnetic Ride Control automatically adjusts the ride
of your vehicle. Automatic ride control is achieved
through a computer used to control and monitor the
suspension system. The controller receives input from
various sensors to determine the proper system
response. If the controller detects a problem within the
system, the DIC will display a SERVICE RIDE
CONTROL message. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages
on page 3-63for more information. See your dealer
for service.
Limited-Slip Rear Axle
Your limited-slip rear axle can give you additional
traction on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like
a standard axle most of the time, but when one of
the rear wheels has no traction and the other does,
this feature will allow the wheel with traction to move
the vehicle.
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Appointments, Scheduling Service.....................8-10
Ashtray.........................................................3-37
Audio System.........................................3-81, 4-54
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-82
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-85
Care of Your CDs........................................3-85
Diversity Antenna System.............................3-85
Radio Reception..........................................3-84
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-82
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-85
Automatic Door Lock.......................................2-12
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................6-24
Operation...................................................2-26
Avoid Point/Area, Edit......................................4-26
B
Battery..........................................................6-40
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver......................3-32
Run-Down Protection...................................3-33
Brake
Emergencies................................................ 5-5
Brakes..........................................................6-37
System Warning Light..................................3-50Braking........................................................... 5-4
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 5-5
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-23
Bulb Replacement...........................................6-50
Headlamp Aiming........................................6-47
Buying New Tires...........................................6-67
C
California Fuel.................................................. 6-6
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements....... 6-4
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 6-3
Canadian Owners............................................... iii
Capacities and Specications............................6-97
Carbon Monoxide...................2-13, 2-34, 5-17, 5-27
Care of
Safety Belts................................................6-83
Your CD Player...........................................3-85
Your CDs ...................................................3-85
CD
Six-Disc Changer.........................................4-67
CD/DVD Player..............................................4-70
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-52
Chains, Tire...................................................6-73
Charging System Light....................................3-49
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Service (cont.)
California Pershlorate Materials Requirements . . . 6-4
California Proposition 65 Warning.................... 6-3
Doing Your Own Work................................... 6-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-54
Publications Ordering Information...................8-16
Service, Scheduling Appointments.....................8-10
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-50
Setup Menu...................................................4-13
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................6-86
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-32
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-33
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-8
Six-Disc CD Changer......................................4-67
Specications, Capacities.................................6-97
Speedometer..................................................3-45
StabiliTrak
®System.......................................... 5-8
Starting the Engine.........................................2-24
Steering.......................................................... 5-9
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-82
Steering Wheel Controls, Memory....................... 1-3
Steering Wheel, Heated..................................... 3-7
Steering Wheel, Power Tilt Wheel and
Telescopic Steering Column............................ 3-7
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-52
Convenience Net.........................................2-53
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-52
Glove Box..................................................2-52
Rear Storage Area.......................................2-53Storage Areas (cont.)
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................5-21
Sun Visors.....................................................2-19
Symbols........................................................4-44
System Needs Service, If.................................4-52
System Overview
Overview, Navigation System.......................... 4-2
T
Tachometer....................................................3-45
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-52
Telescopic Steering Column, Power Tilt Wheel...... 3-7
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-82
Theft-Deterrent System....................................2-19
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-19
Immobilizer.................................................2-21
Immobilizer Operation...................................2-22
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-53
Tires.............................................................6-52
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning.................................................6-85
Buying New Tires........................................6-67
Chains.......................................................6-73
Cleaning....................................................6-86
Different Size..............................................6-68
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................6-78
Ination - Tire Pressure................................6-60
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