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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Safety
Standard features include antilock brakes, side-impact airbags for the front
seats, side curtain airbags, an electronic stability system, and a tire pressure
monitoring system. For a full list of ...
Creating an MP3/WMA Disc
When creating an MP3/WMA disc:
- Make sure the MP3/WMA files
are recorded on a CD–R or
CD–RW disc.
- Do not mix standard audio and
MP3/WMA files on one disc.
- Make sure the CD does not
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Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
If the cruise control system is already activated,
Press and hold the SET– button on the steering wheel until the desired
lower speed is reached, then release it.
To slow down in small amount ...