2009 CADILLAC XLR change language

GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CADILLAC,
the CADILLAC Crest & Wreath, and the name XLR
are registered trademarks, and the name XLR-V
is a trademark of General Motors Corporation.
This manual includes the latest information at the time it
was printed. GM reserves the right to make changes
after that time without notice. For vehicles rst sold
in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors
of Canada Limited” for Cadillac Motor Car Division
wherever it appears in this manual.
This manual describes features that may or may not be
on your specic vehicle.
Read this manual from beginning to end to learn about
the vehicle’s features and controls. Pictures, symbols,
and words work together to explain vehicle operation.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.
Canadian Owners
A French language copy of this manual can be obtained
from your dealer/retailer or from:
Helm, Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
1-800-551-4123
helminc.com
Propriétaires Canadiens
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français
auprès de concessionnaire ou à l’adresse suivante:
Helm Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
1-800-551-4123
helminc.com
Index
To quickly locate information about the vehicle use the
Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical
list of what is in the manual and the page number where
it can be found.
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 25789008 A First Printing
©2008 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
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If you are parking in a quiet area and do not want the
horn to sound when the doors lock, press the lock button
on the keyless access transmitter immediately after
removing it from the interior and closing the doors.
This will lock the doors and cancel the passive locking
for this ignition cycle.
The DIC will display PASSIVE LOCKING OFF, SILENT
PASSIVE LOCK, or HORN AT PASSIVE LOCK.
Press the OPTIONS button to change the setting.
Passive Unlocking
This feature allows you to select which doors will
automatically unlock when you approach and open
the driver door with the keyless access transmitter.
You can choose to have the driver door unlock or
both doors unlock. SeeDoor Locks on page 2-10for
more information.
The DIC will display PASSIVE UNLK DRIVER or
PASSIVE UNLK BOTH. Press the OPTIONS button to
change this setting.
Auto Unlock
This feature automatically unlocks either the driver door
or both doors, depending on the setting, when the
shift lever is moved to P (Park).
The DIC will display AUTO UNLOCK OFF, AUTO
UNLOCK DRIVER, or AUTO UNLOCK BOTH.
Press the OPTIONS button to change the setting.
Park Assist
This feature tilts the passenger side mirror downward
when the shift lever is moved to R (Reverse). This can
help you to see the curb while backing up. If you
adjust the mirror while in R (Reverse), the new position
will be saved as the park assist position.
The DIC will display PARK ASSIST OFF or
PARK ASSIST ON.
Language
This feature allows you to select the language the
DIC and Head-Up Display (HUD), uses to display
messages.
The DIC will display ENGLISH, FRENCH, GERMAN,
ITALIAN, JAPANESE, or SPANISH. Press the
OPTIONS button to change the setting.
If you become stuck in a language that you do not
understand, hold the OPTIONS and RESET buttons
for ve seconds. The DIC will scroll through all
available languages for as long as the buttons are held.
Each language option will display in its own language.
For example, English will be displayed as ENGLISH,
Spanish as ESPANOL, etc. When the desired language
is available, release the buttons and the DIC will set
to this language.
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Installing the DVD Map Disc
Your dealer/retailer may have installed the map DVD.
If the map DVD was not installed, do the following
to load it:
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the vehicle in P (Park), press and hold the
TILT key until a beep is heard. The system’s
faceplate opens.
3. If already loaded, the map DVD or a CD ejects from
the slot.
4. Load the map DVD into the slot by inserting it
partway. The system pulls it in.
5. Press and release the TILT key to close the
faceplate.Notice:Shifting out of P (Park) with the system’s
faceplate open will cause the faceplate to close
automatically. This could cause damage to a
CD, DVD or the system if it is partially loaded.
Before shifting out of P (Park), make sure that the
DVD or CD is loaded properly. The vehicle must
be shifted back into P (Park) to close the faceplate.
Once the map DVD is inserted correctly, you will
have the following two choices:
LANGUAGE
I AGREE
The language can be changed at this time. See
“Language” underNavigation Audio System on
page 4-52for more information on choosing a language.
Once a language has been selected, touch I AGREE
to plan a route. The map appears showing the current
vehicle position.
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DAY:This setting leaves the screen in day mode.
Day mode is best suited for daylight conditions.
NIGHT:This setting leaves the screen in night mode.
Night mode is best suited for nighttime conditions.
SCREEN OFF:Touch SCREEN OFF to turn off the
screen. Press any hard key to turn the screen back on.
SET:Touch SET to save the choices and exit the
CLOCK ADJUST menu.
Language
The vehicle has been set for the English language.
Change the language, through the Driver Information
Center (DIC). SeeDriver Information Center (DIC)
on page 3-57for more information.
If the language is changed from English, a majority of the
voice guidance prompts and screen text changes to the
selected language. Remember, the menu screens will not
match word-for-word as they appear in this manual.
Playing the Radio
PWR-VOL (Power-Volume):Press to turn the audio
and navigation systems on and off. Turn the knob
to increase or decrease the volume to the audio system.
«TUNE/SEEKª:Press the up or down arrow to
go to the next or previous station and stay there.BAND:Press this key to switch between AM, FM1,
FM2, XM1, XM 2, or WX, if equipped. While on a map
screen and this key is pressed, the screen will not
change but the audio source will.
Finding a Station
Press the BAND key to switch between AM, FM1, FM2,
XM1, XM2, or WX, if equipped. Touch the desired audio
source to select it.FM1 audio source shown, other sources similar
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DVD Menu Options
To display the menu choices while a DVD is playing,
touch anywhere on the screen and the menu appears.
IMAGE:Touch to either start playing a DVD or to
remove the DVD menu screen.
AUDIO PROGRAM:Touch to change the audio
language heard.VIEWING ANGLE:Touch to adjust the viewing angle of
the DVD. Some DVDs allow you to change the camera
angle. This may not be available on all DVDs.
Depending on the type of DVD being used, this button
may or may not be available.
SUBTITLE:Touch to playback the video with subtitles.
This may not be available on all DVDs. Depending
on the type of DVD being used, this button may or may
not be available.
SCREEN ADJUST:Touch to adjust the brightness,
contrast and red/green color adjustments.
CURSOR:Touch to access the left/right and up/down
cursors on the screen. The cursors allow menu
options to be navigated on the screen.
MENU:Touch to access the DVDs menu options.
Depending on the type of DVD being used, this button
may or may not be available. Touch the button
labeled one, two or blank to change the image size
displayed on the screen.
TITLE:Touch this button to display the title of the DVD.
Depending on the type of DVD being used, this button
may or may not be available.
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If TITLE is available, this button allows navigation
through chapters or the DVD features. Once the
appropriate title or track has been selected, press the
Return button then the IMAGE button on the DVD menu
to view the movie in full screen.
SETTING:Touch to adjust the following:
LANGUAGE PREFERENCES
PARENTAL LOCKUnder LANGUAGE PREFERENCES, you can select
different languages for AUDIO, SUBTITLE and
DVD MENUS.
1. To change languages, rst select the option to be
changed.
2. Select a language from the list given.
3. Touch RETURN to end out the menu. The selected
language is now saved.
Under PARENTAL LOCK, select SET RATING LIMIT
and SET PIN.
To SET RATING, rst touch the button. Then, make
the selection. Touch RETURN to end out the menu.
The selection is now saved.
To use PARENTAL LOCK, rst touch the button. Then,
enter a four-digit numeric password. Touch RETURN
to end out the menu.
SEARCH:Touch to search to a certain scene on
the DVD. Depending on the type of DVD being used,
this button may or may not be available.
r(Rewind):Touch to rewind through a scene during
playback.
r(Resume):Touch to resume playing a DVD.
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