2009 CADILLAC XLR trunk

Keys...............................................................2-3
Keyless Access System...................................2-4
Keyless Access System Operation....................2-5
Doors and Locks............................................2-10
Door Locks..................................................2-10
Power Door Locks........................................2-13
Automatic Door Lock.....................................2-13
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock.............2-13
Lockout Protection........................................2-13
Trunk..........................................................2-14
Windows........................................................2-17
Power Windows............................................2-18
Sun Visors...................................................2-20
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-20
Theft-Deterrent System..................................2-20
Valet Lockout Switch.....................................2-22
Immobilizer..................................................2-22
Immobilizer Operation....................................2-23Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-24
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-24
Ignition Positions..........................................2-24
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)...................2-25
Starting the Engine.......................................2-26
Automatic Transmission Operation...................2-28
Parking Brake..............................................2-32
Shifting Into Park..........................................2-33
Shifting Out of Park......................................2-35
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-35
Engine Exhaust............................................2-36
Running the Vehicle While Parked..................2-37
Mirrors...........................................................2-38
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror................2-38
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-38
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror.................
.2-39
Park Assist Mirror.........................................2-39
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-39
Outside Heated Mirrors..................................2-39
Section 2 Features and Controls
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This key, located inside the
keyless access transmitter,
can be used for the glove
box and the trunk, if vehicle
power is lost. SeeTrunk on
page 2-14for more
information.
To remove the key, press
the button (A) near the
bottom of the keyless
access transmitter, and
pull the key out. Never
pull the key out without
pressing the button.Your vehicle has a keyless access system with
pushbutton start. SeeIgnition Positions on page 2-24
for information on starting the vehicle.
Notice:If you ever lose your transmitter(s) and/or
key, it could be difficult to get into your vehicle.
You may even have to damage your vehicle to get
in. Be sure you have a spare transmitter and/or key.
In an emergency, contact Cadillac Roadside Assistance.
SeeRoadside Service on page 8-7.
Keyless Access System
The Keyless Access System operates on a radio
frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
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Keyless Trunk Opening
Press the trunk release sensor, located on the rear of
the trunk lid under the emblem, to open the trunk if the
keyless access transmitter is within range. SeeTrunk
on page 2-14for additional information.
There are other conditions which can affect the
performance of the transmitter. SeeKeyless Access
System on page 2-4.
This vehicle comes with
two transmitters.
Q(Lock):Press to lock
the doors. The indicator
light on the door ashes
once. If
Qis pressed twice,
the doors lock, the light
ashes once and the horn
sounds once.
K(Unlock):Press once to unlock the driver door.
The indicator light on the door ashes twice.
Press
Ktwice within ve seconds to unlock both
doors. The interior lamps may come on.Pressing
Kalso recalls the memory settings. See
Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 1-3
for more information.
G(Trunk):Press and hold for about one second to
open the trunk. If the engine is running, the shift lever
must be in P (Park).
L(Panic):Press to sound the vehicle alarm. Press
any other button on the keyless access transmitter
to stop the vehicle alarm.
The vehicle comes with two transmitters. Each
transmitter will have a number on top of it,″1″or″2″.
These numbers correspond to the driver of the vehicle.
For example, the memory seat position for driver 1
will be recalled when using the transmitter labeled″1″,
if enabled through the vehicle personalization. See
Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 1-3
andDIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-72.
Programming Transmitters to the
Vehicle
Only keyless access transmitters programmed to this
vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a
replacement can be purchased and programmed through
your dealer/retailer. The vehicle can be reprogrammed so
that lost or stolen transmitters no longer work. Each
vehicle can have up to four transmitters programmed to it.
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Programming with a Recognized
Transmitter
A new transmitter can be programmed to the vehicle
when there is one recognized transmitter. For vehicles
sold in Canada, two recognized transmitters are
required to program a new transmitter.
1. The vehicle must be off.
2. Both the recognized and new transmitters must be
with you.
3. Insert the vehicle key into the key cylinder located
on the lower rear fascia on the driver side of the
vehicle. SeeTrunk on page 2-14for more
information on the key cylinder.
4. Open the trunk.
5. Turn the key ve times within ve seconds.
6. The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays
READYFORFOB#2,3or4.7. Place the new transmitter in the glove box
transmitter pocket with the buttons facing the
passenger side.
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8. A beep sounds once programming in complete.
The DIC will display READY FOR #3 or 4, or
MAX # FOBS LEARNED.
9. To program additional transmitters, repeat Step 7.
Press Acc. on the ignition switch if programming is
complete.
10. Press
Kon each newly programmed transmitter to
complete the process.
Programming without a Recognized
Transmitter
This procedure requires three ten minutes cycles to
complete the programming process. United States
owners are permitted to program a new transmitter to
their vehicle when a recognized transmitter is not
available. The Canadian immobilizer standard requires
that Canadian owners see their dealer/retailer for
programming new transmitters when two recognized
transmitters are not available.
1. The vehicle must be off.2. Place the new transmitter in the glove box transmitter
pocket with the buttons facing the passenger side.
3. Insert the vehicle key into the key cylinder located
on the lower rear fascia on the driver side of the
vehicle. SeeTrunk on page 2-14for more
information on the key cylinder.
4. Open the trunk.
5. Turn the key ve times within ve seconds.
6. The DIC message displays OFF-ACC TO LEARN.
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If you are inside the vehicle, use the door release
handle located on the oor next to each seat. Pull the
handle up to unlock and unlatch the door.If you are outside the vehicle, there is a door release tab
in the trunk. The tab is located behind a panel on the
driver side of the trunk. Pull the handle to unlock and
unlatch the driver door. SeeTrunk on page 2-14for
information on opening the trunk during a loss of power.
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Trunk
{CAUTION:
Exhaust gases may enter the vehicle if it is driven
with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any
objects that pass through the seal between the
body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine
exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which
cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate, or
trunk/hatch open:
Close all of the windows
Fully open the air outlets on or under the
instrument panel
Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting
that brings in only outside air and set the fan
speed to the highest setting. See Climate
Control System in the Index.
If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate,
disable the power liftgate function.
For more information about carbon monoxide, see
Engine ExhaustEngine Exhaust on page 2-36.
Trunk Lock Release
{CAUTION:
Moving parts of the powered trunk lid can be
dangerous. You or others could be injured. Keep
yourself and others away from the trunk lid and its
mechanism while it is closing.
This button is located to
the left of the steering
wheel on the instrument
panel.
Press to open the trunk. To use, the vehicle must be in
P (Park) or N (Neutral) and the valet lockout switch
must be off.
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You can also pressGon the keyless access
transmitter to open the trunk. To disable this feature,
see “Valet Lockout Switch” underTheft-Deterrent
Systems on page 2-20.
You may passively enter the trunk when you squeeze the
trunk release sensor located on the rear of the trunk lid
under the emblem, as long as you have your transmitter
with you. The vehicle must be in PARK (P) and the valet
lockout switch must be off. SeeValet Lockout Switch on
page 2-22.
To close the trunk, press
Gon the underside of the
trunk lid.
To stop the trunk lid while it is closing, do one of the
following:
Press the trunk lock release button located on the
instrument panel.
Use the vehicle key.
Squeeze the trunk release sensor located on the
rear of the trunk lid.
PressGon the keyless access transmitter.
Press the trunk close button on the underside of the
trunk lid.
To begin opening the trunk from the stopped position,
use any of the methods above, except pressing the trunk
close button.
To resume closing the power trunk lid, press the trunk
close button on the underside of the trunk lid.
If the vehicle has lost battery power, you can still open
the trunk using the vehicle key. SeeKeys on page 2-3
for more information.
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