2009 CADILLAC XLR instrument panel

Do not use silicone or wax-based products, or those
containing organic solvents to clean your vehicle’s interior
because they can alter the appearance by increasing the
gloss in a non-uniform manner. Never use shoe polish
on leather.
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces
A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove
dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary, a clean
soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be
used to gently remove dust and dirt. Never use spot lifters
or removers on plastic surfaces. Many commercial
cleaners and coatings that are sold to preserve and
protect soft plastic surfaces may permanently change
the appearance and feel of your interior and are not
recommended. Do not use silicone or wax-based
products, or those containing organic solvents to clean
your vehicle’s interior because they can alter the
appearance by increasing the gloss in a non-uniform
manner.
Some commercial products may increase gloss on your
instrument panel. The increase in gloss may cause
annoying reections in the windshield and even make it
difficult to see through the windshield under certain
conditions.
Wood Panels
Use a clean cloth moistened in warm, soapy water (use
mild dish washing soap). Dry the wood immediately
with a clean cloth.
Speaker Covers
Vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that the
speaker will not be damaged. Clean spots with
just water and mild soap.
Care of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
{CAUTION:
Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may
severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not
be able to provide adequate protection. Clean
safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm
water.
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Fiberglass Springs (Composite
Springs)
Notice:If you use acidic or corrosive cleaning
products, engine degreasers or aluminum cleaning
agents on berglass springs, you may damage
the springs. The repairs would not be covered by
your warranty. Use only approved cleaners
when cleaning your vehicle’s berglass springs.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a
chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and
attack painted surfaces on the vehicle. This damage can
take two forms: blotchy, ring-shaped discolorations,
and small, irregular dark spots etched into the
paint surface.
Although no defect in the paint job causes this, we will
repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of
new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within
12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase,
whichever occurs rst.
Vehicle Identication
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)
This is the legal identier for your vehicle. It appears on
a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on
the driver side. It can be seen through the windshield
from outside the vehicle. The VIN also appears on
the Vehicle Certication and Service Parts labels and
the certicates of title and registration.
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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
CLSTR/HUDInstrument Panel Cluster, Heads-up
Display (HUD)
COLUMN LK
MDLNot Used
DECK LID
CLOSE/PRK/
BRK BTrunk Close Button, Parking Brake
Solenoid B
DR LOCKS Door Locks
ECM Engine Control Module
EMPTY Not Used
EMPTY Not Used
EMPTY Not Used
EMPTY Not Used
EMPTY Not Used
FOLDING
TOP/TRUNK
LATCHRetractable Hardtop, Trunk Latch
FUSE PULLER Fuse Puller
GMLAN
DEVICESGMLAN Devices
HTD STR WHL Heated Steering Wheel
HTD/SEAT LH Driver Side Heated Seat
HTD/SEAT RH Passenger Side Heated Seat
HVAC/PWR
SNDClimate Control System, Power
SounderFuses Usage
IGN SW/INTR
SNSRIgnition Switch, Intrusion Sensor
INTERIOR
LIGHTSInterior Lights
ISRVM/HVACInside Rearview Mirror, Climate
Control System, Column Lock,
Power Sounder
ONSTAR OnStar
®
PRK/BRK
SOL AParking Brake Solenoid A
PWR FLDG
MIR-EXT/RETPower Folding Mirror
PWR LUMBAR
LH/RHPower Lumbar
RADIO/S-BAND/
VICSRadio, S-Band, CD Changer
REAR
FOG/ALDLRear Fog Lamps, Diagnostic Link
Connector
REVERSE
LAMPReverse Lamp
REVERSE
LAMPSReverse Lamps
RPA/H/C
SEAT/WPR
RELAYSRear Park Aid, Heated/Cooled
Seats, Windshield Wiper Relays
RUN/ACSRY
PWRRun, Accessory Power
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Customer Assistance and
Information
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to
your dealer and to Cadillac. Normally, any concerns
with the sales transaction or the operation of the vehicle
will be resolved by the dealer’s sales or service
departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best
intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can
occur. If your concern has not been resolved to your
satisfaction, the following steps should be taken:
STEP ONE:Discuss your concern with a member of
dealership management. Normally, concerns can
be quickly resolved at that level. If the matter has
already been reviewed with the sales, service or parts
manager, contact the owner of the dealership or
the general manager.STEP TWO:If after contacting a member of dealership
management, it appears your concern cannot be
resolved by the dealership without further help, in the
United States, call the Cadillac Customer Assistance
Center, 24 hours a day, at 1-800-458-8006. In Canada,
call the Canadian Cadillac Customer Communication
Centre at 1-888-446-2000.
We encourage you to call the toll-free number in
order to give your inquiry prompt attention. Have the
following information available to give the Customer
Assistance Representative:
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN). This is
available from the vehicle registration or title, or the
plate at the top left of the instrument panel and
visible through the windshield.
Dealership name and location.
Vehicle delivery date and present mileage.
When contacting Cadillac, remember that your concern
will likely be resolved at a dealer’s facility. That is
why we suggest following Step One rst.
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Accessories and Modications............................ 6-3
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-34
Adaptive Cruise Control...................................3-14
Adaptive Forward Lighting System.....................3-28
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-50
Additives, Fuel................................................. 6-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................6-82
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................6-20
Air Conditioning..............................................3-36
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-45
Readiness Light..........................................3-44
Airbag System................................................1-38
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-50
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-43
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-45
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-50
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-43
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?....1-44
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-42
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-40
Antenna, Diversity Antenna System...................3-91Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System......................................................3-91
Antilock Brake System (ABS)............................. 5-5
Antilock Brake, System Warning Light................3-48
Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..............6-79
Care of Safety Belts....................................6-76
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................6-81
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................6-77
Fabric/Carpet..............................................6-75
Fiberglass Springs.......................................6-81
Finish Care.................................................6-78
Finish Damage............................................6-80
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................
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Interior Cleaning..........................................6-74
Leather......................................................6-75
Sheet Metal Damage...................................6-80
Speaker Covers..........................................6-76
Tires..........................................................6-80
Underbody Maintenance...............................6-80
Washing Your Vehicle...................................6-77
Weatherstrips..............................................6-77
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................6-78
Wood Panels..............................................6-76
Appointments, Scheduling Service.....................8-10
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Check
Engine Lamp..............................................3-50
Checking Things Under the Hood......................6-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................6-81
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-31
Infants and Young Children...........................1-27
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-33
Older Children.............................................1-23
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position..........................1-34
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-35
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..............6-79
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................6-77
Fabric/Carpet..............................................6-75
Fiberglass Springs.......................................6-81
Finish Care.................................................6-78
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................6-76
Interior.......................................................6-74
Leather......................................................6-75
Speaker Covers..........................................6-76
Tires..........................................................6-80
Underbody Maintenance...............................6-80Cleaning (cont.)
Washing Your Vehicle...................................6-77
Weatherstrips..............................................6-77
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................6-78
Wood Panels..............................................6-76
Climate Control System
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-41
Dual ..........................................................3-36
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-40
Collision Damage Repair..................................8-11
Competitive Driving, Racing or Other.................5-14
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 5-3
Convenience Net............................................2-54
Coolant
Engine.......................................................
6-23
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-49
Cooled Seats................................................... 1-3
Cooling System..............................................6-22
Courtesy Lamps.............................................3-30
Cruise Control................................................3-11
Cupholders....................................................2-53
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation................................8-10
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 8-6
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 8-6
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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
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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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