2009 CADILLAC XLR Owners Manual

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CADILLAC XLR 2009 1.G Owners Manual Notice:This vehicle has a speci�c coolant �ll
procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could
cause the engine to overheat and be severely
damaged.
{CAUTION:
An electric engine cooling fan under the

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CADILLAC XLR 2009 1.G Owners Manual 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture
until the level inside the coolant surge tank stabilizes
at the FULL COLD mark on the front of the coolant
surge tank.4. With the coolant surge t

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CADILLAC XLR 2009 1.G Owners Manual If the LOW COOLANT message does not appear on the
Driver Information Center (DIC) after two minutes, the
coolant is at the proper �ll level. If a LOW COOLANT
message does appear, repeat Steps 1 throug

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CADILLAC XLR 2009 1.G Owners Manual If Steam Is Coming From The Engine
Compartment
{CAUTION:
Steam from an overheated engine can burn you
badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away
from the engine if you see or hear steam coming
f

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CADILLAC XLR 2009 1.G Owners Manual If the overheat warning is displayed with no sign of
steam, try this for a minute or so:
1. Turn the air conditioning off.
2. Turn the heater on to the highest temperature and
to the highest fan speed

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CADILLAC XLR 2009 1.G Owners Manual Power Steering Fluid
SeeEngine Compartment
Overview on page 6-12for
reservoir location.
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
It is not necessary to regularly check power steering �uid
unless you suspect

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CADILLAC XLR 2009 1.G Owners Manual Windshield Washer Fluid
What to Use
When you need windshield washer �uid, be sure to read
the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be
operating the vehicle in an area where the temper

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CADILLAC XLR 2009 1.G Owners Manual Brakes
Brake Fluid
The brake master cylinder
reservoir is �lled with
DOT-3 brake �uid. See
Engine Compartment
Overview on page 6-12for
the location of the reservoir.
There are only two reasons why the