User manual CADILLAC XLR 2004

[. . . ] 2004 Cadillac XLR Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] You can turn the system back on at any time by pressing the button again. The TRACTION SYSTEM-ON message should display briefly on the Driver Information Center. Limited-Slip Rear Axle Your limited-slip rear axle can give you additional traction on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does, this feature will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle. 4-10 Stabilitrak® System The Stabilitrak® System is a computer controlled system that helps the driver maintain directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. This is accomplished by selectively applying any one of the vehicle's brakes. When you first start your vehicle and begin to drive away (6 mph (10 km/h)), especially during cold weather, the message STABILITRAK WARMING may be displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC), the instrument cluster light will be on, and a chime will sound. You can acknowledge this message by pressing the RESET button. The Stabilitrak® System performance is affected until the message, STABILITRAK READY, is displayed in the DIC. The WAIT FOR STABILITRAK message may be displayed in the DIC after exceeding 19 mph (30 km/h) for 10 seconds if the steering is not centered. The system is off until the STABILITRAK ACTIVE message is displayed. The STABILITRAK ACTIVE message will come on when the system is operating. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-59 for more information. You may also feel or hear the system working. This is normal. The instrument cluster light will come on and a chime will sound to let you know if there is a problem with the system. The SERVICE STABILITRAK message will also be displayed. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-59 for more information. When this light and the SERVICE STABILITRAK message are on, the system is not operational. The system comes on automatically whenever you start your vehicle. To help maintain directional control of the vehicle, you should always leave the system on. You can turn the system off if you ever need to. If you turn the STABILITRAK® System off, the Traction Control System will also be turned off. Adjust your driving accordingly. 4-11 To turn the system off, press and hold the traction control button on the console for five seconds with the vehicle stopped. You can turn the system back on at any time by pressing the button. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Magnetic Speed Variable Assist Steering Your vehicle is equipped with a steering system that continuously adjusts the effort you feel when steering at all vehicle speeds. It provides ease when parking, yet a firm, solid feel at highway speeds. The DIC will display the appropriate message when you push the button, either TRAC/STABILITRAK ON or TRAC/STABILITRAK OFF. 4-12 Steering Tips Driving on Curves It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. [. . . ] iv Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32 Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]