2009 CADILLAC XLR window

Tire Terminology and Denitions
Air Pressure:The amount of air inside the
tire pressing outward on each square inch of the
tire. Air pressure is expressed in pounds per
square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa).
Accessory Weight
:This means the combined
weight of optional accessories. Some examples of
optional accessories are, automatic transmission,
power steering, power brakes, power windows,
power seats, and air conditioning.
Aspect Ratio
:The relationship of a tire’s height
to its width.
Belt
:A rubber coated layer of cords that is
located between the plies and the tread. Cords
may be made from steel or other reinforcing
materials.
Bead
:The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped
by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim.
Bias Ply Tire
:A pneumatic tire in which the plies
are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees
to the centerline of the tread.Cold Tire Pressure
:The amount of air pressure in
a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi) or
kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heat
from driving. SeeInflation - Tire Pressure on
page 6-54.
Curb Weight
:The weight of a motor vehicle with
standard and optional equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant,
but without passengers and cargo.
DOT Markings
:A code molded into the sidewall
of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance
with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
motor vehicle safety standards. The DOT code
includes the Tire Identication Number (TIN),
an alphanumeric designator which can also identify
the tire manufacturer, production plant, brand,
and date of production.
GVWR
:Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. See
Loading the Vehicle on page 5-21.
GAWR FRT
:Gross Axle Weight Rating for the
front axle. SeeLoading the Vehicle on page 5-21.
GAWR RR
:Gross Axle Weight Rating for the
rear axle. SeeLoading the Vehicle on page 5-21.
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Appearance Care
Interior Cleaning
Your vehicle’s interior will continue to look its best if it is
cleaned often. Although not always visible, dust and
dirt can accumulate on your upholstery. Dirt can damage
carpet, fabric, leather, and plastic surfaces. Regular
vacuuming is recommended to remove particles
from your upholstery. It is important to keep your
upholstery from becoming and remaining heavily soiled.
Soils should be removed as quickly as possible. Your
vehicle’s interior may experience extremes of heat
that could cause stains to set rapidly.
Lighter colored interiors may require more frequent
cleaning. Use care because newspapers and garments
that transfer color to your home furnishings may also
transfer color to your vehicle’s interior.
When cleaning your vehicle’s interior, only use cleaners
specically designed for the surfaces being cleaned.
Permanent damage may result from using cleaners on
surfaces for which they were not intended. Use glass
cleaner only on glass. Remove any accidental over-spray
from other surfaces immediately. To prevent over-spray,
apply cleaner directly to the cleaning cloth.Notice:If you use abrasive cleaners when cleaning
glass surfaces on your vehicle, you could scratch
the glass and/or cause damage to the rear window
defogger. When cleaning the glass on your
vehicle, use only a soft cloth and glass cleaner.
Many cleaners contain solvents that may become
concentrated in your vehicle’s breathing space. Before
using cleaners, read and adhere to all safety
instructions on the label. While cleaning your vehicle’s
interior, maintain adequate ventilation by opening
your vehicle’s doors and windows.
Dust may be removed from small buttons and knobs
using a small brush with soft bristles.
Your dealer/retailer has a product for cleaning your
vehicle’s glass. Should it become necessary, you can
also obtain a product from your dealer/retailer to remove
odors from your vehicle’s upholstery.
Do not clean your vehicle using:
A knife or any other sharp object to remove a soil
from any interior surface.
A stiff brush. It can cause damage to your vehicle’s
interior surfaces.
Heavy pressure or aggressive rubbing with a
cleaning cloth. Use of heavy pressure can damage
your interior and does not improve the effectiveness
of soil removal.
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Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy
snow or ice, the wiper will stop until the motor cools.
If the overload is caused by some electrical problem,
and not snow or ice, be sure to get it xed.
Power Windows and Other Power
Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse block protect the power
windows and other power accessories. When the current
load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and
closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is xed or
goes away.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers
and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the
chance of res caused by electrical problems.Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical
size and rating.
Fuses of the same amperage can be temporarily
borrowed from another fuse location, if a fuse goes out.
Replace the fuse as soon as you can.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The panel fuse block is located on the passenger side
of the vehicle, under the instrument panel and under the
toe-board.
Remove the carpet and toe-board covering to access
the fuse block by pulling at the top of each corner
of the panel. Then turn the fuse block door knob
counterclockwise and pull the door to access the fuses.
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Fuses Usage
49 Spare
50 Spare
51 Spare
52 Spare
53 Not Used
54 Fuse Puller
56Engine Control Module,
Transmission Control Module
Relays Usage
34 Horn
35 Air Conditioning Compressor
36 Windshield Washer
37 Parking Lamps
38 Fog Lamps
39 High Beam Headlamps
Relays Usage
40 Rear Window Defogger
41 Windshield Wiper High/Low
42 Wiper RUN/ACCESSORY Power
43 Starter/Crank
44 Ignition 1
45 Windshield Wiper On/Off
46 Headlamp Washer
47 Low Beam Headlamps
55 Fuel Pump
Diodes Usage
§Diode 1
§Wiper Diode
§Diode 2
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Customer Assistance Information (cont.)
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 8-2
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program............... 8-7
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors.......8-15
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government...............................8-15
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government..........................8-14
Roadside Service.......................................... 8-7
Service Publications Ordering Information........8-15
D
Database Coverage Explanations......................4-52
Daytime Running Lamp...................................3-27
Defensive Driving............................................. 5-2
Diversity Antenna System.................................3-91
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 6-4
Door
Automatic Door Lock....................................2-13
Locks........................................................2-10
Power Door Locks.......................................2-13
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock............2-13
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-57
DIC Operation and Displays..........................3-57
DIC Vehicle Personalization..........................3-72
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-60
Other Messages..........................................3-70Driving
At Night.....................................................5-14
Before a Long Trip......................................5-16
Defensive..................................................... 5-2
Drunken....................................................... 5-2
Highway Hypnosis.......................................5-16
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................5-17
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................5-15
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.................5-20
Winter........................................................5-18
Dual Climate Control System............................3-36
DVD, CD Player.............................................4-68E
Edit
Avoid Point/Area..........................................4-25
Memory Point.............................................4-19
Waypoint....................................................4-23
EDR .............................................................8-16
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................6-82
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................6-83
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................6-83
Power Windows and Other Power Options......6-83
Underhood Fuse Block.................................6-87
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................6-83
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Power
Door Locks.................................................2-13
Electrical System.........................................6-83
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-2
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-4
Retained Accessory.....................................2-25
Seat ............................................................ 1-2
Steering Fluid.............................................6-30
Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column....... 3-6
Windows....................................................2-18
Privacy..........................................................8-16
Event Data Recorders..................................8-17
Navigation System.......................................8-18
OnStar .......................................................8-18
Radio Frequency Identication.......................8-18
Problems with Route Guidance.........................4-51
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock...............2-13
R
Racing or Other Competitive Driving..................5-14
Radio............................................................4-52
Personalization with Home and Away
Feature...................................................4-73
Radio Frequency Identication (RFID),
Privacy......................................................8-18Radios
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-91
Care of Your CDs ........................................3-91
Reception...................................................3-90
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-88
Rainsense™ Wipers.......................................... 3-9
Raising the Retractable Hardtop........................2-56
Reading Lamps..............................................3-30
Rear Axle......................................................6-41
Limited-Slip.................................................5-10
Rear Storage Area..........................................2-54
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming..................2-38
Reclining Seatbacks, Power............................... 1-4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................7-11
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................5-26
Remote, Keyless Access System................2-4, 4-48
Replacement Parts, Maintenance......................7-13
Replacement, Windshield.................................6-45
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................8-15
General Motors...........................................8-15
United States Government............................8-14
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-52
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-53
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Washer, Headlamps........................................3-11
Waypoint, Edit................................................4-23
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................6-65
Different Size..............................................6-63
Replacement...............................................6-66
Windows.......................................................2-17
Power ........................................................2-18
Windshield
Rainsense™ Wipers...................................... 3-9
Replacement...............................................6-45
Washer......................................................3-10
Washer Fluid..............................................6-31
Wiper Blade Replacement.............................6-45Windshield (cont.)
Wiper Blades, Cleaning................................6-78
Wiper Fuses...............................................6-83
Wipers......................................................... 3-8
Winter Driving................................................5-18
Winter Tires...................................................6-47
Wiper Activated Headlamps..............................3-27
X
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System................3-91
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 7-2
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