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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EPB Apply
The EPB can be applied any time the vehicle is stopped. The EPB is applied
by momentarily lifting up on the EPB switch. Once fully applied, the parking
brake status light will be on. While the brake ...
Options
Press the Options screen button. A Traffic Options menu displays. Select the
desired traffic related option.
Traffic: Press to enable or disable the traffic function.
Show Traffic ICONS: Press t ...
Tumbling the Third Row Seat
To tumble the seat:
1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat.
2. Make sure the headrests are completely lowered and there is nothing under,
in front of, or on the seat.
3. Fold th ...