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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Battery Power Protection
This feature shuts off the dome lamps if they are left on for more than 10 minutes
when the ignition is in LOCK/OFF. This helps to prevent the battery from running
down. ...
Manual Liftgate
For vehicles without keyless access, unlock the vehicle before opening the
liftgate.
Press the touch pad located in the handle of the liftgate, above the license
plate, and lift up to open.
Do ...
From Map
This destination entry method allows you to select a destination by scrolling
on the map.
From Map: Press to enter the From
Map destination entry method.
To use this destination entry method: ...