2009 CADILLAC XLR wheel

Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Horn .............................................................3-6
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering
Column......................................................3-6
Heated Steering Wheel...................................3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-7
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-7
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-8
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-8
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-8
Rainsense™ Wipers.......................................3-9
Windshield Washer.......................................3-10
Headlamp Washer........................................3-11
Cruise Control..............................................3-11
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................3-14
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-26
Wiper Activated Headlamps............................3-27Headlamps on Reminder................................3-27
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-27
Adaptive Forward Lighting System...................3-28
Fog Lamps ..................................................3-28
Twilight Sentinel
®..........................................3-29
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver........................3-30
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-30
Courtesy Lamps...........................................3-30
Entry/Exit Lighting.........................................3-30
Reading Lamps............................................3-30
Battery Run-Down Protection..........................3-31
Head-Up Display (HUD).................................3-31
Accessory Power Outlet(s).............................3-34
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter......................3-35
Climate Controls............................................3-36
Dual Climate Control System..........................3-36
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-40
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-41
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-41
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-42
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-43
Trip Odometer..............................................3-43
Tachometer.................................................3-43
Safety Belt Reminders...................................3-44
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-44
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator...................3-45
Charging System Light..................................3-46
Voltmeter Gage............................................3-46
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-47
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light.....3-48
StabiliTrak
®/Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light...........................................3-48
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-49
Tire Pressure Light.......................................3-50
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-50
Engine Oil Pressure Gage.............................3-54
Security Light...............................................3-55
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-55Lights On Reminder......................................3-55
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-55
Fuel Gage...................................................3-56
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-57
DIC Operation and Displays...........................3-57
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-60
Other Messages...........................................3-70
DIC Vehicle Personalization............................3-72
Trip Computer................................................3-76
Oil Life Indicator...........................................3-76
Audio System(s).............................................3-76
Bluetooth®...................................................3-77
Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................3-88
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.......................3-88
Radio Reception...........................................3-90
Care of Your CDs.........................................3-91
Care of the CD Player...................................3-91
Diversity Antenna System..............................3-91
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System.............3-91
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A.Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 3-31orInstrument
Panel Brightness on page 3-30.
B.Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.Cruise
Control on page 3-11.Exterior Lamps on page 3-26.
Fog Lamps on page 3-28.
C.Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-42.
D.Windshield Wipers on page 3-8andWindshield
Washer on page 3-10.
E. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls/Interior
Lamps. SeeDIC Operation and Displays on
page 3-57.
F.Outlet Adjustment on page 3-40.
G.Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
H.Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-88.
Adaptive Cruise Control on page 3-14(If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel on page 3-7. Voice
Commands. SeeOnStar
®System on page 2-42.I.Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column
on page 3-6.
J.Horn on page 3-6.
K.Ignition Positions on page 2-24.
L. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission Operation
on page 2-28.
M.Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5-8.
N.Retractable Hardtop on page 2-54.
O.Cupholders on page 2-53.
P. Cigarette Lighter. SeeAshtray(s) and Cigarette
Lighter on page 3-35.
Q.Dual Climate Control System on page 3-36.
R. Audio/Navigation System. SeeNavigation System
Overview on page 4-2.
S.Glove Box on page 2-53.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
The hazard warning ashers warns others that you have
a problem. The button is located near the center of
the instrument panel.
|:Press to make the front and rear turn signal lamps
ash on and off. Press again to turn the ashers off.
The hazard warning ashers work no matter what mode
the ignition is in, even if the ignition is turned off.
When the hazard warning ashers are on, the turn
signals will not work.
Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols on the steering
wheel pad to sound the horn.
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic
Steering Column
The power tilt and
telescope wheel control is
located on the outboard
side of the steering
column.
To operate the power tilt feature, push the control up
and the steering wheel tilts up. Push the control
down and the steering wheel goes down.
Push the control forward and the steering wheel moves
toward the front of the vehicle. Push the control rearward
and the steering wheel moves toward the rear of the
vehicle. To set the memory position, seeDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 3-72andMemory Seat, Mirrors
and Steering Wheel on page 1-3.
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Heated Steering Wheel
For vehicles with a heated steering wheel, the button for
this feature is located on the steering wheel.
(:Press to turn the heated steering wheel on or off.
A light on the button displays when the feature is
turned on.
The steering wheel takes about three minutes to start
heating.
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
G: Turn and Lane-Change Signals
3: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
#: Fog Lamps
I: Cruise Control
P: Exterior Lamps Control
Flash-to-Pass Feature. SeeFlash-to-Pass on
page 3-8.
Information for these features is on the pages following.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
An arrow on the instrument
panel cluster ashes in the
direction of the turn or
lane change.
Move the multifunction lever all the way up or down to
signal a turn.
Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ash to
signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane
change is complete.
The lever returns to its starting position whenever it is
released.
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Headlamp Washer
The headlamps washer only functions every fourth time
the washer button is pressed and if the headlamps
are on.
Cruise Control
With cruise control, a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h)
or more can be maintained without keeping your foot
on the accelerator. Cruise control does not work
at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
Cruise control will not work if the parking brake is set, or
if the master cylinder brake uid level is low.
{CAUTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot
drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use the
cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads.
On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can
cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose
control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads.If the vehicle has the traction control system and it
begins to limit wheel spin while cruise control is on,
the cruise control will automatically disengage.
SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on page 5-8.
When road conditions allow cruise control to be safely
used again, it can be turned back on.9(Off):Turns the system off.
R(On):Turns the system on.
+ (Resume/Accelerate):Makes the vehicle accelerate
or resume to a previously set speed.
T(Set):Press this button at the end of the lever to
set the speed.
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{CAUTION:
Adaptive Cruise Control will not apply hard braking
or bring the vehicle to a complete stop. It will not
respond to stopped vehicles, pedestrians or
animals. When you are approaching a vehicle or
object, Adaptive Cruise Control may not have time
to slow your vehicle enough to avoid a collision.
Your complete attention is always required while
driving and you should be ready to take action
and apply the brakes. For more information,
seeDefensive Driving on page 5-2.
{CAUTION:
On winding roads, Adaptive Cruise Control
may not detect a vehicle ahead. You could
crash into a vehicle ahead of you. Do not use
Adaptive Cruise Control on winding roads.
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)

Adaptive Cruise Control may not have time to
slow your vehicle enough to avoid a crash
when you are driving in conditions where
vehicles may suddenly slow or stop ahead of
you, enter your lane, or cross your vehicle’s
path. If you are driving in these conditions, do
not use Adaptive Cruise Control. The warning
beep and alert symbol may indicate that
you are driving in conditions where Adaptive
Cruise Control should not be used.
See “Alerting the Driver” in this section.
On slippery roads, fast changes in tire traction
can cause needless wheel spinning, and you
could lose control. Do not use cruise control
on slippery roads.
When weather limits visibility, such as when in
fog, rain, or snow conditions, Adaptive Cruise
Control performance is limited. There may not
be enough distance to adapt to the changing
traffic conditions. Do not use cruise control
when visibility is low.
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The cruise controls are
located on the end of the
multifunction lever.
The Adaptive Cruise
controls are located on
the outboard side of
the steering wheel.
9(Off):Turns the system off.
R(On):Turns the system on.
S(Resume/Increase):Push the switch to this symbol
to make the vehicle resume the speed set previously or
to increase the set speed when Adaptive Cruise
Control is already active.
T(Set/Decrease):Press to set the speed or to
decrease the set speed when Adaptive Cruise Control is
already active.
[(Cancel):Press this button located on the steering
wheel to cancel Adaptive cruise control.
Engaging Adaptive Cruise Control With
the Set Button
{CAUTION:
If you leave your Adaptive Cruise Control switch
on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a
button and go into cruise when you do not want
to. You could be startled and even lose control.
Keep the Adaptive Cruise Control switch off until
you want to use cruise control.
{CAUTION:
If you operate Adaptive Cruise Control without
your Head-up Display (HUD) properly adjusted,
your Adaptive Cruise Control settings may not be
visible. You could forget your settings and be
startled by Adaptive Cruise Control response and
even lose control. Keep your HUD on and properly
adjusted when using Adaptive Cruise Control.
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