2008 CADILLAC XLR key

OnStar®System
OnStar uses several innovative technologies and live
advisors to provide you with a wide range of safety,
security, information, and convenience services. If your
airbags deploy, the system is designed to make an
automatic call to OnStar Emergency advisors who can
request emergency services be sent to your location.
If you lock your keys in the vehicle, call OnStar at
1-888-4-ONSTAR and they can send a signal to unlock
your doors. If you need roadside assistance, press
the OnStar button and they can contact Roadside
Service for you.OnStar service is provided to you subject to the
OnStar Terms and Conditions. You may cancel your
OnStar service at any time by contacting OnStar.
A complete OnStar Owner’s Guide and the OnStar
Terms and Conditions are included in the vehicle’s
OnStar Subscriber glove box literature. For more
information, visit onstar.com or onstar.ca, contact
OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or
TTY 1-877-248-2080, or press the OnStar button
to speak with an OnStar advisor 24 hours a day,
7 days a week.
Not all OnStar features are available on all vehicles.
To check if your vehicle is equipped to provide the
services described below, or for a full description
of OnStar services and system limitations, see the
OnStar Owner’s Guide in your glove box or visit
onstar.com.
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Storage Areas
Glove Box
To open, lift the handle up. Use the key to lock
and unlock.
Cupholder(s)
The cupholders are located under a lid in the front
console to the right of the shift lever. Press the
left side of the lid and it will open automatically.
Center Console Storage
There is a center console storage area located between
the seats. To open this storage area, push the latch
button and lift the lid.
There is also an upright center console storage area
between the seatbacks. To open the storage area, press
and release the button near the top so it extends out.
Then, turn the button in either direction to unlatch the lid
and pull the console lid down. After you close the lid,
press the release button back in.
Floor Mats
The driver’s side oor mat is held in place by two snaps
and the passenger’s side is held in place by one.
To remove the oor mats, pull up on the rear of the
mat to disconnect from the snaps. To reinstall the oor
mats, line up the openings in the oor mat over the
snaps and push down into place.
Be sure that the driver’s side oor mat is properly
placed on the oor so that it does not block the
movement of the accelerator pedal.
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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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Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance Programs
Some state/provincial and local governments have
or might begin programs to inspect the emission
control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass
this inspection could prevent you from getting a
vehicle registration.
Here are some things you need to know to help
your vehicle pass an inspection:
Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check
engine light is on or not working properly.
To perform a check engine light bulb check with the
keyless ignition, make sure the transmitter fob is
in the passenger compartment. SeeIgnition Positions
on page 2-23. Press the bottom of the Acc. button
on the instrument panel and hold the button down for
ve seconds. The instrument panel, including the check
engine light, will light up and the ignition will be on,but the engine will not start — if you press the bottom
of the Acc. button only briey, less than ve seconds,
the accessory power mode will be turned on, but not
the ignition. After the bulb check, be sure to press and
release the Acc. button again to turn the ignition off
and avoid draining the vehicle’s battery.
Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the
OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that
critical emission control systems have not been
completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would
be considered not ready for inspection. This can
happen if you have recently replaced the battery or
if the battery has run down. The diagnostic system is
designed to evaluate critical emission control systems
during normal driving. This may take several days
of routine driving. If you have done this and your
vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of
OBD system readiness, your dealer/retailer can prepare
the vehicle for inspection.
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LOW WASHER FLUID
This message displays when the windshield washer
uid is low. Fill the windshield washer uid reservoir as
soon as possible. SeeEngine Compartment Overview
on page 6-12for the location of the windshield
washer uid reservoir. Also, seeWindshield Washer
Fluid on page 6-36for more information.
MAX (Maximum) SPEED
XX MPH (XX KM/H)
This message displays when a failure in the magnetic
ride control system has occurred. The Powertrain
Control Module (PCM) determines the speed to which
your vehicle is limited. Have your vehicle serviced
by your dealer/retailer if this message appears.
NO FOB DETECTED
This message displays if the vehicle does not detect the
presence of a keyless access transmitter when you
have attempted to start the vehicle or a vehicle door has
just closed. The following conditions may cause this
message to appear:
Driver-added equipment plugged into the accessory
power outlet on the center console is causing
interference. Examples of these devices are cell
phones and cell phone chargers, two-way radios,
power inverters, or similar items. Try moving the
keyless access transmitter away from these devices
when starting the vehicle. In addition, PDA devices
and remote garage and gate openers may also
generate Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) that
may interfere with the keyless access transmitter.
Do not carry the keyless access transmitter in the
same pocket or bag as these devices.
The vehicle is experiencing Electromagnetic
Interference (EMI). Some locations, such as airports,
automatic toll booths, and some gas stations, have
EMI elds which may interfere with your keyless
access transmitter.
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If moving the transmitter to different locations within
the vehicle does not help, place the transmitter in the
glove box transmitter pocket with the buttons facing
to the right and then press the START button.
The vehicle’s battery voltage is low. The battery
voltage must be above 10 volts for the keyless
access transmitter to be detected properly.
NO FOB, OFF OR RUN?
This message displays when a keyless access
transmitter is not detected inside the vehicle while you
are trying to turn the ignition off. Your vehicle may be
near a strong radio antenna signal causing the keyless
access system to be jammed. The vehicle will remain in
ACCESSORY until the vehicle is turned off or is restarted,
or ve minutes has expired. If you turn the ignition off and
you cannot nd the keyless access transmitter, you will
not be able to restart the vehicle. The keyless access
transmitter needs to be inside of the vehicle in order for
the vehicle to start. SeeStarting the Engine on page 2-24
for more information.
OVER SPEED WARNING
This message displays when the vehicle speed exceeds
a certain limit as required by some export countries.
A chime sounds when this message is displayed.
PRESS BRAKE TO START
This message displays to inform you that the brake
pedal must be applied to start the vehicle. Make sure
you are pressing the brake pedal all the way down.
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TRAC (Traction)/STABILITRAK ON
This message displays when both the Traction Control
System (TCS) and the StabiliTrak®System are on.
TRACTION SYSTEM OFF
This message displays when the Traction Control
System (TCS) is off, but the StabiliTrak®System
remains on.
TRACTION SYSTEM ON
This message displays when the Traction Control
System (TCS) is on.
TRUNK AJAR
This message displays when the trunk is open while
the vehicle is running and is not in PARK (P).
WAIT FOR STABILITRAK
This message displays after driving 19 mph (30 km/h)
for 10 seconds if the steering is not centered.
The StabiliTrak
®System is not available until the
steering centers itself and the STABILITRAK READY
message is displayed in the DIC.
Other Messages
Here are more messages that you can receive on the
Driver Information Center (DIC). To acknowledge a
message and read another message that may have
come on at the same time, press the RESET button.
ACCESSORY MODE ON
SeeIgnition Positions on page 2-23.
CHANGE OIL SOON
SeeEngine Oil on page 6-16andEngine Oil
Life System on page 6-20.
FOB BATTERY LOW
See “Battery Replacement” underKeyless
Access System Operation on page 2-6.
HIGH TIRE PRESS LF
SeeInflation - Tire Pressure on page 6-60.
HIGH TIRE PRESS RF
SeeInflation - Tire Pressure on page 6-60.
HIGH TIRE PRESS LR
SeeInflation - Tire Pressure on page 6-60.
HIGH TIRE PRESS RR
SeeInflation - Tire Pressure on page 6-60.
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INTRUSION SENSOR OFF
SeeTheft-Deterrent System on page 2-19.
INTRUSION SENSOR ON
SeeTheft-Deterrent System on page 2-19.
KNOWN FOB
See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle” under
Keyless Access System Operation on page 2-6.
LEFT FRONT TIRE FLAT MAX SPD 55,
REDUCED HNDLG
SeeInflation - Tire Pressure on page 6-60.
LEFT REAR TIRE FLAT MAX SPD 55,
REDUCED HNDLG
SeeInflation - Tire Pressure on page 6-60.
LOW TIRE PRESS LF
SeeInflation - Tire Pressure on page 6-60.
LOW TIRE PRESS RF
SeeInflation - Tire Pressure on page 6-60.
LOW TIRE PRESS LR
SeeInflation - Tire Pressure on page 6-60.
LOW TIRE PRESS RR
SeeInflation - Tire Pressure on page 6-60.
MAX # FOBS LEARNED
See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle”
underKeyless Access System Operation
on page 2-6.
OFF-ACC TO LEARN
See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle”
underKeyless Access System Operation
on page 2-6.
READY FOR FOB #X
See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle”
underKeyless Access System Operation
on page 2-6.
RIGHT FRT TIRE FLAT MAX SPD 55,
REDUCED HNDLG
SeeInflation - Tire Pressure on page 6-60.
RIGHT REAR TIRE FLAT MAX SPD 55,
REDUCED HNDLG
SeeInflation - Tire Pressure on page 6-60.
WAIT XX MINUTES
See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle”
underKeyless Access System Operation
on page 2-6.
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