2009 CADILLAC XLR display

If it is dark enough outside and the exterior lamp control
is off, a HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message displays
on the Driver’s Information Center (DIC). This message
informs the driver that turning on the exterior lamps is
recommended. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on
page 3-60.
Turn the exterior lamp control off a second time,
or turn on the headlamps to turn off the HEADLAMPS
SUGGESTED message in the DIC. If the parking
lamps or the fog lamps were turned on instead, the
HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message continues to
display.
The regular headlamp system should be turned on
when needed.
Adaptive Forward Lighting System
The Adaptive Forward Lighting System (AFS) swivels
the headlamps horizontally to provide greater road
illumination while turning. AFS will operate when the
vehicle speed is greater than 2 mph (3 km/h). AFS will
not operate when the transmission is in R (Reverse).
AFS is not immediately operable after starting the
vehicle; driving a short distance is required to calibratethe AFS. To enable AFS, set the exterior lamp switch
on the multifunction lever to the AUTO position.
Moving the switch out of the AUTO position will
deactivate the system. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 3-26.
Fog Lamps
Use fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty
conditions.
The fog lamps control is located on the multifunction
lever next to the exterior lamp control.
#(Fog Lamps):Turn the band to turn the fog lamps on.
The fog lamp light appears on the instrument panel
cluster to indicate that the fog lamps and the parking
lamps are on.
If you turn the high-beam headlamps on, the fog lamps
will turn off. They will turn on again when you switch
to low-beam headlamps.
The ignition must be on for the fog lamps to operate.
The fog lamps will turn off when the ignition is turned off.
Some localities have laws that require the headlamps
to be on along with the fog lamps.
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Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
If the manual parking lamps or headlamps have been
left on, the exterior lamps will turn off as soon as
the ignition is turned off or Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active. This protects against draining the
battery in case you have accidentally left the headlamps
or parking lamps on. The battery saver does not work
if the headlamps are turned on after the ignition switch is
turned to off.
If you need to leave the lamps on, use the exterior lamp
control to turn the lamps back on.
Instrument Panel Brightness
The button for this feature is located on the instrument
panel to the left of the steering column.
+
!- (Brightness):Press to change the brightness of
the instrument panel lights.
Press the DIMMER button until PANEL DIMMING
appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC). Then
use the brightness button to adjust the instrument panel
brightness. Press the top or bottom of the button to
brighten or dim the lights. SeeHead-Up Display (HUD)
on page 3-31for more information.Be sure not to have the brightness turned all the way
down with the lamps on during the day. The DIC
may not be visible.
Courtesy Lamps
When any door or the trunk lid is opened, the interior
lamps will go on unless it is bright outside.
Press the interior lamp button on the right side of the
instrument panel, to turn the courtesy lamps on or off.
Entry/Exit Lighting
With entry lighting, the interior lamps will come on when
entering the vehicle. The interior lamps will come on
for about 20 seconds when the engine is turned off.
You can turn exit and entry lighting off by quickly turning
the courtesy lamps on and off.
Reading Lamps
The inside rearview mirror includes two reading lamps.
The lamps will go on when a door is opened. When
the doors are closed, each lamp can be turned on
individually by pressing the button for that lamp.
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Battery Run-Down Protection
The vehicle has a feature to help prevent the battery
from being drained, in case the underhood lamp, vanity
mirror lamps, cargo lamps, reading lamps, console,
or glove box lamps are accidentally left on, or something
is left plugged into the accessory power outlet or
cigarette lighter. If any of the accessory lamps are
left on, they will automatically time-out after about
10 minutes. To reset the battery protection, all of the
above lamps must be turned off or the ignition must be
in the ACC/ACCESSORY position.
Head-Up Display (HUD)
{CAUTION:
If the HUD image is too bright, or too high in your
eld of view, it may take you more time to see
things you need to see when it is dark outside.
Be sure to keep the HUD image dim and placed
low in your eld of view.The Head-Up Display (HUD) allows you to see some of
the driver information that appears on the instrument
panel cluster.
The information may be displayed in English or metric
units and appears as an image focused out toward
the front of the vehicle. To change from English to metric
units, seeDriver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-57.
The HUD consists of the following information:
Speedometer
Turn Signal Indicators
High-Beam Indicator Symbol
Tap-Up/Tap-Down Transmission Feature
Check Gages Message
Adaptive Cruise Control Features and Indicators
Radio Features
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Continue to scan the displays, controls and driving
environment just as you would in a vehicle without HUD.
Check the instrument panel cluster, to be sure you do
not miss something important, such as a warning
light. Under important warning conditions, the CHECK
GAGES message will display in the HUD. View the
Driver Information Center (DIC) for more information.The HUD controls are
located to the left of the
steering wheel.
+
!- (Brightness):Use to adjust the brightness of the
HUD and the instrument panel cluster.
DIMMER:Use to select the HUD or the instrument
panel cluster to adjust the brightness.
HUD:Use to adjust the vertical position of the HUD
display.
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To adjust the HUD so you can see it properly, do the
following:
1. Adjust the seat to a comfortable driving position.
If you change the seat position later, you may
have to re-adjust the HUD.
2. Start the engine and press the top or bottom of the
HUD button to center the HUD image in your view.
The HUD image can only be adjusted up and
down, not side-to-side.
3. Press the DIMMER button until the DIC reads
HUD DIMMING. Then use the brightness button
to adjust the desired intensity.
The brightness of the HUD image is determined by the
light conditions in the direction the vehicle is facing
and where you have the HUD set. If you are facing a
dark object or a heavily shaded area, the HUD may
anticipate that you are entering a dark area and may
begin to dim.
To turn off the HUD, press the brightness button down
until the image disappears.
Polarized sunglasses could make the HUD image
harder to see.
As light shines out from the HUD, it is possible for light
to shine back in. In rare occurrences, when the sun
is at a specic angle and position, the sun’s rays canshine back into the HUD. When this occurs, the display
device within the HUD will be temporarily illuminated.
The event will end when the vehicle’s angle to the
sun changes.
Clean the inside of the windshield as needed to remove
any dirt or lm that reduces the sharpness or clarity
of the HUD image.
To clean the HUD, spray household glass cleaner on a
soft, clean cloth. Wipe the HUD lens gently, then dry
it. Do not spray cleaner directly on the lens because the
cleaner could leak into the unit.
If the ignition is on and you cannot see the HUD image,
check to see if:
Something is covering the HUD unit.
The brightness is adjusted properly.
The HUD image is adjusted to the proper height.
Ambient light in the direction the vehicle is facing
is low.
A fuse is blown. SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers
on page 6-83.
Keep in mind that the windshield is part of the HUD
system. SeeWindshield Replacement on page 6-45.
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Climate Controls
Dual Climate Control System
With this system the heating, cooling, and ventilation for
the vehicle can be controlled.
When the vehicle is rst started, the system will recall the
last temperature fan and mode settings for that driver.
A. Driver and Passenger
Power/Temperature
Buttons
B. Heated Seats
C. Recirculation
D. Defrost
E. Rear Window DefoggerF. Display
G. AUTO
H. Fan Control
I. Air Delivery Mode
Control
J. Air Conditioning Off
Automatic Operation
AUTO (Automatic):When this button is pressed and
the temperature is set, the system automatically controls
the temperature, air delivery mode, air conditioning
compressor and the fan speed. AUTO will appear on
the display.
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the temperature to a comfortable setting
between 70°F (21°C) and 80°F (27°C). An initial
setting of 73°F (23°C) is suggested.
Choosing the warmest or coldest temperature
setting will not cause the system to heat or cool
any faster. If the system is set at the warmest
or coldest temperature setting, the system remains
in manual mode at that temperature and it will
not go into automatic mode.
In cold weather, the system will start at reduced fan
speeds to avoid blowing cold air into your vehicle
until warmer air is available. The system starts
out blowing air at the oor but may change modes
automatically as the vehicle warms up to maintain
the chosen temperature setting. The length of
time needed for warm up will depend on the outside
temperature and the length of time that has
elapsed since the vehicle was last driven.
3. Wait for the system to regulate. This may take from
10 to 30 minutes. Then adjust the temperature,
if necessary.
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You can switch from English to metric units through the
Driver Information Center (DIC). SeeDIC Operation
and Displays on page 3-57for more information.
The air conditioning system removes moisture from the
air, so a small amount of water might drip under the
vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine.
This is normal.
Do not cover the solar sensor located in the center of
the instrument panel, near the windshield. For more
information on the solar sensor, see “Sensors” later in
this section.
Manual Operation
wPWRx(Power/Temperature):Press the PWR
button on the left side of the climate control panel to turn
the entire climate control system on or off. Press
worx
to increase or decrease the temperature inside the
vehicle.
Press the PWR button on the right side of the climate
control panel to turn the passenger climate control
system on or off. Press
worxto increase or decrease
the temperature for the passenger.If the passenger PWR button is off, the driver temperature
switch controls the temperature for the entire vehicle.
«9 ª(Fan Control):Press to increase or decrease
the fan speed. Pressing this switch cancels automatic
operation and places the system in manual mode.
Press AUTO to return to automatic operation.
If the airow seems low when the fan speed is at the
highest setting, the passenger compartment air lter
may need to be replaced. For more information,
seePassenger Compartment Air Filter on page 3-41
andScheduled Maintenance on page 7-4.
ªN«(Air Delivery Mode Control ):Press to
change the direction of the airow inside of the vehicle.
Changing the mode cancels automatic operation and
places the system in manual mode. Press the
AUTO button to return to automatic operation.
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There is also a sensor located behind the front bumper.
This sensor reads the outside air temperature and
helps maintain the temperature inside the vehicle.
The outside temperature will be displayed in the
navigation system only when the engine is running.
Any cover on the front of the vehicle could give a false
reading of the temperature.
If the outside temperature goes up, the display
temperature will not change until:
The vehicle’s speed is above 15 mph (24 km/h)
for ve minutes.
The vehicle’s speed is above 32 mph (51 km/h)
for two and one-half minutes.
These delays prevent false readings. If the temperature
goes down, the outside temperature will be shown
when the vehicle is started. If it has been turned off for
less than three hours, the temperature will be recalled
from the previous vehicle operation.
There is also an inside temperature sensor located to
the left of the ignition button. The automatic climate
control system uses this sensor to receive information,
so if it is blocked or covered, the system will not
function properly.
Outlet Adjustment
Use the thumbwheel to open or close the outlets.
Operation Tips

Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air
inlets at the base of the windshield that may
block the ow of air into the vehicle.
Use of non-GM approved hood deectors may
adversely affect the performance of the system.
Keep the area around the base of the instrument
panel console and air path under the seats clear
of objects to help circulate the air inside of the
vehicle more effectively.
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