2009 CADILLAC XLR trunk

The key cylinder is located behind a cover on the lower
rear fascia on the driver side of the vehicle. Open the
door to access the key cylinder.
Emergency Trunk Release Handle
Notice:Do not use the emergency trunk release
handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing
items in the trunk as it could damage the handle.
There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release
handle located inside the trunk near the latch.
This handle will glow following exposure to light.
Pull the release handle and push up on the trunk
lid to release the latch from the inside.
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Arming the System
To arm the system:
PressQon the keyless access transmitter.
Open the door. Lock the door with the power door
lock switch. The security light should ash. Remove
the keyless access transmitter from the interior of the
vehicle and close the door. The security light will stop
ashing and stay on. After 30 seconds, the light
should turn off.
The vehicle can be programmed to automatically lock
the doors and arm the system when you exit the
vehicle. SeeDIC Vehicle Personalization on
page 3-72.
Now, if a door or the trunk lid is opened without the
keyless access transmitter, the alarm will go off.
The horn will sound for two minutes, then it will go
off to save battery power. And, the vehicle will not
start without a keyless transmitter present.
The theft-deterrent system will not arm if you lock the
driver door with the power door lock switch after
the doors are closed.
If the passenger stays in the vehicle when you leave with
the keyless access transmitter, have the passenger lock
the vehicle after the doors are closed. This way the alarm
will not arm, and the passenger will not set it off.
Testing the Alarm
To test the system:
1. Close the trunk lid.
2. Lower the window on the driver door.
3. Manually arm the system.
4. Close the doors and wait 30 seconds.
5. Reach through the open window and manually pull
the release lever on the oor.
6. Turn off the alarm by pressing
Kon the transmitter.
If the alarm is inoperative, check to see if the horn
works. If not, check the horn fuse. SeeFuses and Circuit
Breakers on page 6-83. If the horn works, but the
alarm doesn’t go off, see your dealer/retailer.
Disarming the System
Always use the keyless access transmitter to unlock a
door either by pressing
Kon the transmitter or by
squeezing the door handle sensor while you have the
transmitter with you. Unlocking a door any other way will
set off the alarm. If the alarm sounds, press
Kon the
keyless access transmitter to disarm it.
Do not leave the key or device that disarms or
deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle.
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Valet Lockout Switch
This switch is located
inside the glove box.
Press ON to disable the use of the trunk and convertible
top. The trunk cannot be opened except by using the key
if the valet lockout is on.
Press OFF to enable the use of the trunk and
convertible top.
Locking the glove box with the key will also help to
secure the vehicle.
Immobilizer
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Changes or modications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
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How the System Works
URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is
moved into R (Reverse). The rear display briey
illuminates to indicate the system is working.
URPA operates only at speeds less than 3 mph (5 km/h).
If the vehicle is above this speed, the red light on the rear
display will ash.
To be detected, objects must be at least 10 inches
(25.4 cm) off the ground and below trunk level. Objects
must also be within 5 feet (1.5 m) from the rear bumper.
This distance may be less during warmer or humid
weather.
A single beep will sound the rst time an object is
detected between 20 inches (0.5 m) and 5 feet (1.5 m)
away. Beeping will occur when the vehicle is closer
than 20 inches (0.5 m) from the object.
The following describes what will occur with the URPA
display as the vehicle gets closer to a detected object:
Description English Metric
amber light 5 ft 1.5 m
amber/amber lights 40 in 1.0 m
amber/amber/red
lights/continuous beep20 in 0.5 m
amber/amber/red
lights ashing and
continuous beep1 ft 0.3 m
When the System Does Not Seem to
Work Properly
If the URPA system will not activate due to a temporary
condition, a red light will be shown on the rear URPA
display when the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse).
This occurs under the following conditions:
The ultrasonic sensors are not clean. Keep the
vehicle’s rear bumper free of mud, dirt, snow,
ice and slush. For cleaning instructions, see
Washing Your Vehicle on page 6-77.
An object was hanging out of the trunk during the
last drive cycle. Once the object is removed,
URPA will return to normal operation.
The vehicle’s bumper is damaged. Take the vehicle
to your dealer/retailer to repair the system.
Other conditions may affect system performance,
such as vibrations from a jackhammer or the
compression of air brakes on a very large truck.
If the system is still disabled after driving forward at
least 15 mph (25 km/h), take the vehicle to your
dealer/retailer.
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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 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
Use the convenience net, located in the rear, to store
small loads as far forward as possible. The net
should not be used to store heavy loads.
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.
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Lowering the Retractable Hardtop
Notice:Leaving the retractable hardtop down and
exposing the interior of the vehicle to outdoor
conditions may cause damage. Always close the
retractable hardtop if leaving the vehicle outdoors.
1. Park on a level surface and shift the transmission
into P (Park).
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 P (Park) 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 2-54
for more information. Also, make sure the valet
lockout switch is off.5. Push and hold the
bottom of this 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 3-60
for 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 2-18.
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Raising the Retractable Hardtop
1. Park on a level surface. Shift the transmission into
P (Park).
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 P (Park) 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 2-54for
more information. Also, be sure the valet lockout
switch is off.5. Push and hold the top
of this 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.
After the top is fully raised, release the retractable
hardtop button.
If the 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 3-60for more information.
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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 2-18.
Manually Raising the Retractable Hardtop
If the 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 2-14for more
information.
3. Raise the trunk by hand.
4. Find the hydraulic pump
under the carpet on
the rear driver 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.
5. Pull both sides of the rear tonneau over-center link
down to unlock the linkage.
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