Exterior
Cadillac says stealth fighters inspired the XLR, which serves as "a contemporary expression of Cadillac's heritage of landmark design and advanced technology." Linear lines display hints of the marque's history. The strong grille also suggests the past, but with a modern expression. The XLR's vertical headlights are part of Cadillac's current design philosophy.
The roadster's weight distribution is virtually 50/50, helped by the rear-mounted transmission. Cadillac says the XLR's steel hydroformed frame rails couple with an aluminum cockpit structure and balsa-cored composite flooring to provide "rigidity without bulk." Run-flat tires eliminate the need for a spare tire.
Built on a 105.7-inch wheelbase, the XLR is 177.7 inches long overall. Retracting the hardtop takes less than 30 seconds. Made of aluminum and magnesium, the top structure features composite exterior panels, a heated glass back window and glass rear-quarter windows.
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Playing a CD
Selecting a CD Track
Tracks can be selected using the
seek buttons, TUNE/TONE knob,
or MENU/SELECT knob.
To use the seek buttons:
Press to go to the start
of the current track, if more than ...
Trip A or Trip B
Displays the current distance
traveled since the last reset
for each trip odometer in either
kilometers (km) or miles (mi).
Both odometers can be used at
the same time. Reset each trip
odom ...
Address Entry
Address Entry: Enter either a city
or street to use the address entry destination method.
To enter a destination by inputting the city name first:
1. Press DEST.
2. Select (Address Entry).
3. ...