2008 CADILLAC XLR display

Speedometer and Odometer
Your speedometer lets you see your speed in either
miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h).
There is only one scale for mph and km/h.
Use the Driver Information Center (DIC) controls to
switch between mph and km/h. SeeDIC Operation
and Displays on page 3-60for more information.
The cluster will calculate the proper speed and move
the needle to the correct position. Either the MPH
or the km/h telltale will illuminate, depending on which
measurement you choose.
The odometer is part of the Driver Information
Center (DIC). SeeDIC Operation and Displays
on page 3-60for more information.
Trip Odometer
The trip odometer is part of the Driver Information
Center (DIC). SeeDIC Operation and Displays on
page 3-60for more information.
Tachometer
The tachometer displays the engine speed in thousands
of revolutions per minute (rpm).
Fuel will shut off at about 6700 rpm.
If you continue to drive your vehicle at the fuel shut off
rpm, you could damage your engine. Be sure to
operate your vehicle below the fuel shut off rpm or
reduce your rpm quickly when the fuel shuts off.
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Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light
This light should
come on briey as
you start the engine.
If the light does not come on then, have it xed so it will
be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
The light will also come on while the StabiliTrak
®system
warms up and the STABILITRAK WARMING message
will be displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC).
If it stays on, or comes on and the DIC shows a
SERVICE TRACTION SYS message when you are
driving, there is a problem with your Traction Control
System (TCS) and your vehicle needs service.
When this light is on, the system will not limit wheel
spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. If the driver turns
off TCS by pressing the button on the console, the
TCS light will come on and the TRACTION SYSTEM
OFF message will show on the DIC.If the light stays on or comes on while you are driving,
a chime sounds and a SERVICE STABILITRAK
message appears on the DIC, there is a problem with
your StabiliTrak
®and the vehicle needs service.
You can acknowledge this message by pressing the
RESET button. When the SERVICE STABILITRAK
message is displayed, the StabiliTrak
®system will not
assist you in controlling the vehicle. You should have the
system serviced as soon as possible. Adjust your
driving accordingly.
When the system is working, you will see the
STABILITRAK ACTIVE message displayed in the DIC.
You may also feel of hear the system working.
This is normal.
If you turn off the StabiliTrak
®system, by pressing the
front part of the button on the console for ve seconds,
the TCS light will come on, a chime will sound and
the TRAC/STABILITRAK OFF message will be
displayed in the DIC. The TCS will also be turned off.
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-63
for more information.
If the StabiliTrak
®system and TCS are turned off,
pressing the console button momentarily will
turn both systems on. The DIC will display the
TRAC/STABILITRAK ON message, the instrument
cluster light will be off and a chime will sound.
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-63for
more information.
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
This gage shows the engine coolant temperature.
As the pointer nears 260°F (125°C), your engine coolant
temperature is high. A message may display on the
Driver Information Center (DIC) depending on how high
the temperature is. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages
on page 3-63for more information.
SeeEngine Overheating on page 6-27for more
information.
Tire Pressure Light
This light will come
on briey when the
engine is started.
This light will also come on when one or more of your
tires are signicantly underinated.
A tire pressure Driver Information Center (DIC) message
will accompany the light, seeOther Messages on
page 3-74for more information.
Stop and check your tires as soon as it is safe to
do so. If underinated, inate to the proper pressure.
SeeTires on page 6-52for more information.
If a problem is detected with the Tire Pressure Monitor
System, this light will ash for approximately 60 seconds
and then stay on solid for the remainder of the ignition
cycle. SeeTire Pressure Monitor System on page 6-61
for more information. United States
Canada
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Engine Oil Pressure Gage
The engine oil pressure gage shows the engine oil
pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) or kPa
(kilopascals) when the engine is running.
Oil pressure should be 20 to 80 psi (140 to 550 kPa).
In certain situations such as long, extended idles on
hot days, it could read as low as 6 psi (40 kPa) and still
be considered normal. It may vary with engine speed,
outside temperature and oil viscosity. The Driver
Information Center (DIC) may display messages
regarding the oil condition. SeeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 3-63andEngine Oil on page 6-16.
{CAUTION:
Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low.
If you do, your engine can become so hot that
it catches re. You or others could be burned.
Check your oil as soon as possible and have
your vehicle serviced.
Notice:Lack of proper engine oil maintenance
may damage the engine. The repairs would not
be covered by your warranty. Always follow
the maintenance schedule in this manual for
changing engine oil. United States
Canada
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Fuel Gage
Your fuel gage tells
you about how much
fuel you have left when
the ignition is on.
When the needle approaches the low fuel symbol,
LOW FUEL will appear on the Driver Information
Center (DIC) display. At this time, you still have a
little fuel left, but you should get more soon.Press RESET to acknowledge a DIC message(s).
Pressing RESET will also turn off a DIC message
but the LOW FUEL message will come on again in
10 minutes if you have not added fuel to the vehicle.
Here are ve things that some owners ask about.
All these things are normal and do not indicate that
anything is wrong with the fuel gage.
At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before
the gage reads the full symbol.
It takes more (or less) fuel to ll up than the
gage reads. For example, the gage reads half full,
but it took more (or less) than half of the tank’s
capacity to t it.
The gage pointer may move while cornering,
braking or speeding up.
The gage may not indicate the tank is empty when
the ignition is turned off.
The gage reading may change slightly within the
rst several minutes after starting the vehicle.
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You can use the Driver Information Center (DIC) to
display more detailed fuel information. While scrolling
through the DIC, you will also nd:
AVERAGE XX.X MPG (Average Miles Per Gallon):
The fuel economy calculated for the last 20 gallons
(76 L) of fuel used, or since you last reset the display.
INST XX.X MPG (Instantaneous Miles Per Gallon):
The fuel economy calculated for your current driving
conditions.
RANGE XXX MI:The approximate distance you can
drive before refueling.
SeeDIC Operation and Displays on page 3-60for
more information.
You should reset the fuel information display every
time you refuel. To reset AVERAGE, use the information
up or down button to scroll to AVE FUEL ECON and
hold the reset button. RANGE will automatically reset.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
This display gives you the status of many of your
vehicle’s systems. The DIC is also used to display driver
personalization features and warning/status messages.
All messages will appear in the DIC display, located
at the bottom of the instrument panel cluster.
DIC Operation and Displays
The Driver Information
Center (DIC) buttons are
located to the right of
the steering wheel on
the instrument panel,
near the air outlets.
«4ª(Information):Press the top or bottom of this
button to scroll through the available features which
include the odometer, trip odometers, fuel range,
miles per gallon, average speed, timer, tire pressure,
and remaining oil life.
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+(Interior Lamps):Press this button to turn the
interior lamps on and off.
OPTIONS:Press this button to choose personal
options that are available on your vehicle.
RESET:Press this button to reset a feature. It is also
used to switch between English and Metric options.
Use the information button to scroll through the
following options:
ODOMETER:This feature shows how far the vehicle
has been driven in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km).
Use the ENG/METRIC feature to switch between
English and Metric units.
TRIP A:This feature will record the distance traveled
since the last time it was reset. Press and hold the
RESET button to return to zero. If your vehicle is rst
sold in the United States, the trip odometer will return
to zero after 999.9 miles (1 609 km). If your vehicle
is rst sold in Canada, the trip odometer will return to
zero after 1,242 miles (1 999 km).
TRIP B:This feature allows you to record the distance
traveled during a second trip and functions the same
as TRIP A.RANGE xxx MI:This feature shows about how many
miles (mi) or kilometers (km) you can drive without
relling your fuel tank. Once the range drops below
40 miles (64 km) remaining, the display will show LOW.
If the vehicle has been idling for a long time, the
range displayed on the DIC could be abnormally low.
The vehicle must be driven 5-10 miles (8-16 km) to
get an accurate reading.
AVERAGE xx.x MPG (Average Miles Per Gallon):
This feature shows the approximate fuel economy the
vehicle has averaged since the last time the value
was reset. To reset the average miles per gallon, press
the information button to display AVERAGE xx.x MPG,
then press and hold the RESET button until AVERAGE
00.0 MPG is displayed.
INST xx.x MPG (Instantaneous Miles Per Gallon):
This feature shows the instantaneous fuel economy
which varies with your driving conditions, such as
acceleration, braking, and the grade of the road being
traveled. The RESET button does not function in
this mode.
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AVERAGE SPEED:This feature shows the average
speed the vehicle has traveled since the last time
the value was reset. To reset the value, press the
information button to display AVERAGE SPEED, then
press and hold the RESET button until AVERAGE
SPEED 00.0 is displayed.
ELAPSED TIME:This feature is like a stopwatch, in
that you can clock the time it takes to get from one point
to another.
To operate, press the information button to display
ELAPSED TIME. Each of the elds for the hours,
minutes, and seconds are two numeric digits.
Once ELAPSED TIME 00:00:00 is displayed, press the
RESET button to start the timing feature. Press the
RESET button again to stop it. If you will be starting and
stopping your vehicle, during a trip for instance, the
ELAPSED TIME feature will automatically start timing
where it left off when you last stopped. To reset it,
press and hold the RESET button until the display
reads ELAPSED TIME 00:00:00. Press the information
button to exit from the ELAPSED TIME display.FRONT Lxx Rxx PSI:This feature shows the tire
pressure for the front left and right tires.
REAR Lxx Rxx PSI:This feature shows the tire
pressure for the rear left and right tires.
OIL LIFE:This feature shows the estimated oil life
remaining. SeeOil Life Indicator on page 3-80for more
information. To reset the engine oil life system, see
Engine Oil Life System on page 6-20. This only needs
to be reset after you have had the oil changed.
In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring oil
life, additional maintenance is recommended in the
Maintenance Schedule in this manual. SeeScheduled
Maintenance on page 7-4andEngine Oil on page 6-16
for more information.
ENG/METRIC (English/Metric):This feature allows
you to switch the DIC displays between English
and Metric. Press the RESET button to switch the
display between English and Metric. There will be
an arrow next to the option that is selected.
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