2009 CADILLAC XLR oil

Parking Brake and Automatic
Transmission P (Park) Mechanism
Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
begin to move. You or others could be injured and
property could be damaged. Make sure there is
room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll.
Be ready to apply the regular brake at once
should the vehicle begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill.
Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking
brake.
To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With the
engine running and transmission in N (Neutral),
slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake
pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking
brake only.
To check the P (Park) mechanism’s holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to P (Park). Then
release the parking brake followed by the regular
brake.
Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name, part
number, or specication can be obtained from your
dealer/retailer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilThe engine requires a special engine
oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M.
Oils meeting this standard can be
identied as synthetic, and should
also be identied with the American
Petroleum Institute (API) Certied for
Gasoline Engines starburst symbol.
However, not all synthetic API oils
with the starburst symbol will meet
this GM standard. Look for and use
only an oil that meets GM Standard
GM4718M. For the proper viscosity,
seeEngine Oil on page 6-15.
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Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Cooling
System50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 6-23.
Intercooler
System
(4.4L V8
Supercharged
engine)50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
WasherOptikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184,
in Canada 89021186).
XLR-V: Chassis
Lubrication
(Rear Toe-Link
Outer Ends)Chassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985,
in Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Trunk Key Lock
CylinderMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Rear Axle
(Limited-Slip
Differential)DEXRON
®LS Gear Oil
(GM Part No. U.S. 88862624,
in Canada 88862625) meeting
GM Specication 9986290.
SeeRear Axle on page 6-41.
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary
Latch, Pivots,
Spring
Anchor, and
Release PawlLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346293,
in Canada 992723) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood and Door
HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip
ConditioningWeatherstrip Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 3634770,
in Canada 10953518) or
Dielectric Silicone Grease
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345579,
in Canada 992887).
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Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identied below by name, part number, or specication can be obtained from your dealer/retailer.
Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Elements
4.4 L V8 Engine 10342024 A2945C
4.6 L V8 Engine 19166106 A1208C
Engine Oil Filter
4.4 L V8 Engine 89017527 PF26
4.6 L V8 Engine 89017342 PF61
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 25917369 CF139
Spark Plugs
4.4 L V8 Engine 12592619 41-991
4.6 L V8 Engine 12571535 41-987
Wiper Blades
Driver Side 88987071 —
Passenger Side 88987072 —
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Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................6-20
Check and Service Engine Soon Lamp...........3-50
Coolant......................................................6-23
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-49
Drive Belt Routing.......................................7-14
Engine Compartment Overview......................6-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-36
Oil .............................................................6-15
Oil Life System...........................................6-18
Oil Pressure Gage.......................................3-54
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...........6-29
Overheating................................................6-27
Starting......................................................2-26
Enter Destination............................................4-27
Entry/Exit Lighting...........................................3-30
Event Data Recorders.....................................8-17
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-23
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-26
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver..........................3-30
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................6-20
Finish Damage...............................................6-80
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 3-6Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire........................................................6-72
Floor Mats.....................................................2-53
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................6-21
Power Steering...........................................6-30
Windshield Washer......................................6-31
Fog Lamp
Fog ...........................................................3-28
Fog Lamp Light..............................................3-55
Fuel............................................................... 6-5
Additives...................................................... 6-6
California Fuel.............................................. 6-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................6-10
Filling the Tank............................................. 6-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 6-7
Gage .........................................................3-56
Gasoline Octane........................................... 6-5
Gasoline Specications.................................. 6-6
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................6-83
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................6-83
Underhood Fuse Block.................................6-87
Windshield Wiper.........................................6-83
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G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-49
Engine Oil Pressure.....................................3-54
Fuel..........................................................3-56
Speedometer..............................................3-43
Tachometer.................................................3-43
Voltmeter Gage...........................................3-46
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-45
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 6-5
Specications............................................... 6-6
Getting Started
Getting Started, Navigation............................. 4-4
Global Positioning System (GPS)......................4-49
Glove Box.....................................................2-53
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 8-7
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Headlamp
Aiming .......................................................6-42
Vertical Aiming............................................6-43
Headlamps
Adaptive Forward Lighting System.................3-28
Bulb Replacement.......................................6-45Headlamps (cont.)
Daytime Running Lamp................................3-27
Exterior Lamps............................................3-26
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-8
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
On Reminder..............................................3-27
Washer......................................................3-11
Wiper Activated...........................................3-27
Head-Up Display (HUD)...................................3-31
Heated Seats................................................... 1-3
Heated Steering Wheel..................................... 3-7
Heater...........................................................3-36
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-55
Highway Hypnosis...........................................5-16
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................5-17
Hood
Checking Things Under................................6-10
Release.....................................................6-11
Horn ............................................................... 3-6
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-11I
Ignition Positions.............................................2-24
Immobilizer....................................................2-22
Immobilizer Operation......................................2-23
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-27
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................6-54
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O
Odometer......................................................3-43
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-43
Off-Road Recovery..........................................5-12
Oil
Engine.......................................................6-15
Engine Oil Pressure Gage............................3-54
Life Indicator...............................................3-76
Oil, Engine Oil Life System..............................6-18
Older Children, Restraints................................1-23
Online Owner Center........................................ 8-5
OnStar, Privacy..............................................8-18
OnStar
®System.............................................4-48
OnStar®System, see OnStar®Manual...............2-42
Operation, Universal Home Remote System........2-46
Ordering
Map DVDs .................................................4-52
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-40
Outlets
Accessory Power.........................................3-34
Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................2-39
Convex Mirror.............................................2-39
Heated Mirrors............................................2-39
Power Mirrors.............................................2-38Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode..........................................6-29
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 7-9
Owners, Canadian.............................................. iii
P
Paint, Damage...............................................6-80
Park
Shifting Into................................................2-33
Shifting Out of............................................2-35
Park Aid........................................................2-40
Park Assist Mirror...........................................2-39
Park Brake....................................................2-32
Parking
Assist........................................................2-40
Over Things That Burn.................................2-35
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-45
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-41
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-45
Passing.........................................................5-12
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California....... 6-4
Phone
Bluetooth
®..................................................3-77
Plan Route....................................................4-18
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Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................5-26
Towing a Trailer..........................................5-26
Your Vehicle...............................................5-26
Traction
Control System (TCS).................................... 5-8
Limited-Slip Rear Axle..................................5-10
Magnetic Ride Control..................................5-10
Stabilitrak
®System........................................ 5-6
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................6-21
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-28
Trip Computer
Oil Life Indicator..........................................3-76
Trip Odometer................................................3-43
Trunk............................................................2-14
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
Twilight Sentinel
®............................................3-29
U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...............2-40
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................6-64
Universal Home Remote System.......................2-45
Operation...................................................2-46
V
Valet Lockout Switch.......................................2-22
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 5-3
Loading......................................................5-21
Running While Parked..................................2-37
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy..................8-16
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).............................................6-81
Service Parts Identication Label...................6-82
Vehicle Personalization
DIC ...........................................................3-72
Vehicle Positioning..........................................4-50
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-40
Visors...........................................................2-20
Voice Recognition...........................................4-74
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-46
W
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators...............3-41
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-60
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iv
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