2009 CADILLAC XLR trunk release

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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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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The key cylinder is located behind a cover on the lower
rear fascia on the driver side of the vehicle. Open the
door to access the key cylinder.
Emergency Trunk Release Handle
Notice:Do not use the emergency trunk release
handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing
items in the trunk as it could damage the handle.
There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release
handle located inside the trunk near the latch.
This handle will glow following exposure to light.
Pull the release handle and push up on the trunk
lid to release the latch from the inside.
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Arming the System
To arm the system:
PressQon the keyless access transmitter.
Open the door. Lock the door with the power door
lock switch. The security light should ash. Remove
the keyless access transmitter from the interior of the
vehicle and close the door. The security light will stop
ashing and stay on. After 30 seconds, the light
should turn off.
The vehicle can be programmed to automatically lock
the doors and arm the system when you exit the
vehicle. SeeDIC Vehicle Personalization on
page 3-72.
Now, if a door or the trunk lid is opened without the
keyless access transmitter, the alarm will go off.
The horn will sound for two minutes, then it will go
off to save battery power. And, the vehicle will not
start without a keyless transmitter present.
The theft-deterrent system will not arm if you lock the
driver door with the power door lock switch after
the doors are closed.
If the passenger stays in the vehicle when you leave with
the keyless access transmitter, have the passenger lock
the vehicle after the doors are closed. This way the alarm
will not arm, and the passenger will not set it off.
Testing the Alarm
To test the system:
1. Close the trunk lid.
2. Lower the window on the driver door.
3. Manually arm the system.
4. Close the doors and wait 30 seconds.
5. Reach through the open window and manually pull
the release lever on the oor.
6. Turn off the alarm by pressing
Kon the transmitter.
If the alarm is inoperative, check to see if the horn
works. If not, check the horn fuse. SeeFuses and Circuit
Breakers on page 6-83. If the horn works, but the
alarm doesn’t go off, see your dealer/retailer.
Disarming the System
Always use the keyless access transmitter to unlock a
door either by pressing
Kon the transmitter or by
squeezing the door handle sensor while you have the
transmitter with you. Unlocking a door any other way will
set off the alarm. If the alarm sounds, press
Kon the
keyless access transmitter to disarm it.
Do not leave the key or device that disarms or
deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle.
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Raising the Retractable Hardtop
1. Park on a level surface. Shift the transmission into
P (Park).
2. The vehicle’s engine must be on or in Acc.
3. Lower both sun visors.
Notice:Raising or lowering the top while the vehicle
is in motion can cause damage to the top or top
mechanism. Make sure the vehicle is in P (Park) to
lower or raise the top.
4. Make sure nothing or no one is on or around the
top. Make sure the trunk cargo cover is in place
with no cargo on top of or in front of the cargo
cover. SeeRear Storage Area on page 2-54for
more information. Also, be sure the valet lockout
switch is off.5. Push and hold the top
of this button located
behind the shift lever.
The windows will automatically lower and the top will
raise. A chime will sound when the top has raised
completely.
After the top is fully raised, release the retractable
hardtop button.
If the radio is on, you may notice a brief mute in sound.
This is normal and due to a new audio system
equalization being loaded for the vehicle with the top
raised.
Under certain conditions, the Driver Information
Center (DIC) may display messages regarding the
retractable hardtop. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages
on page 3-60for more information.
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An alternate fuel door
release is located inside
the trunk behind a panel on
the driver side of the
vehicle. Pull the handle to
release the fuel door.
To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly counterclockwise.
The fuel cap has a spring in it; if the cap is released
too soon, it will spring back to the right.
While refueling, hang the tethered fuel cap from the
hook on the fuel door.
{CAUTION:
Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap
too quickly. If you spill fuel and then something
ignites it, you could be badly burned. This spray
can happen if the tank is nearly full, and is more
likely in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and
wait for any hiss noise to stop. Then unscrew the
cap all the way.Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not top off or overll the
tank and wait a few seconds after you have nished
pumping before removing the nozzle. Clean fuel from
painted surfaces as soon as possible. SeeWashing
Your Vehicle on page 6-77.
When replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise until it
clicks. Make sure the cap is fully installed. The diagnostic
system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or
improperly installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate
into the atmosphere. SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp on
page 3-50.
The CHECK GAS CAP message in the Driver Information
Center (DIC) will be displayed if the fuel cap is not
properly installed.
{CAUTION:
If a re starts while you are refueling, do not
remove the nozzle. Shut off the ow of fuel by
shutting off the pump or by notifying the station
attendant. Leave the area immediately.
Notice:If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get the
right type. Your dealer/retailer can get one for you. If
you get the wrong type, it may not t properly. This
may cause the malfunction indicator lamp to light
and may damage the fuel tank and emissions system.
SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-50.
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