Vehicle Overview
Going more than a decade without one, Cadillac added a two-passenger sports car to its lineup for 2004. Named the XLR, the retractable-hardtop coupe gave Cadillac a luxury roadster with a performance-oriented chassis and structure.
An all-new 4.6-liter Northstar V-8 went into the XLR. Cadillac promotes the "harmonious blend of technologies and materials meant to add pleasure, not complexity, to the driving experience." A long list of technical features includes a head-up display, radar-operated adaptive cruise control and General Motors' StabiliTrak electronic stability system.
Adaptive forward lighting, which improves nighttime illumination, is available on 2006 models. Wood treatment on the center console has been revised, and XM Satellite Radio with a hidden antenna is standard.
Magnetic Ride Control provides magnetic-fluid-based real-time damping. Keyless Access with push-button start permits true no-key operation. For safety's sake, the engine will not start unless the remote fob is in the car and the driver is depressing the brake pedal.
Cadillac is launching a high-performance XLR-V for 2006.
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Selective Ride Control
The vehicle may have a ride control system called Selective Ride Control.
The setting can be changed at any time. Based on road conditions, steering
wheel angle, and the vehicle speed, the system au ...
How to Check Lubricant
To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface.
A. Drain Plug
B. Fill Plug
If the level is below the bottom of the fill plug hole, located on the transfer
case, some lubri ...
When to Check Lubricant
Refer to Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the
lubricant. ...






