Driving Impressions
With a low driving position like Chevrolet's Corvette, the XLR is one sweet road machine. Acceleration for passing is close to stunning, and the XLR is also quick from a standstill, helped by prompt transmission responses. Ride comfort beats most sports cars by a mile, and steering is tight and impressively precise. High sills demand some twisting to get inside.
See also:
Magnetic Ride Control
The XLR also is one of the world's first vehicles to be equipped with
Magnetic Ride Control - electronically controlled, magnetic-fluid based
real-time damping. The system uses four wheel-to-body ...
How the System Works
URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse). A
single tone sounds to indicate the system is working.
URPA operates only at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph).
An obstac ...
SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST
This message displays if there is a
problem with the brake system.
The brake system warning light and
the antilock brake system (ABS)
warning light may also display on
the instrument panel cl ...