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.
See also:
Reading Lamps
For vehicles with reading lamps in the overhead console, press the button located
next to the lamp to turn it on or off.
The vehicle may also have reading lamps in other locations. The lamps cannot ...
Starting the Gasoline Engine
Place the transmission in the proper gear by moving the shift lever to P
(Park) or N(Neutral). To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving,
use N (Neutral).
Notice: Do not try to shi ...
Safety
Side-impact airbags are installed in the seats. The seat belts have powered
pretensioners. Four-channel all-disc antilock brakes, traction control and a
stability system are standard. ...