Architecture and suspension
The story starts with the XLR's backbone, upon which the car's dynamic capabilities depend. Based on GM's new performance car architecture, this unique and patented structure comprises steel hydroformed perimeter frame rails, enclosed structural "tunnel," aluminum cockpit structure and balsa-cored composite floors. Providing rigidity without bulk, and with exceptional resistance to torsional and bending forces, this architecture is the basis for the XLR's outstanding ride and handling characteristics.
The suspension system makes the XLR a true luxury roadster with the handling qualities of a performance car. To this end, the design uses double wishbones at each corner, combined with transverse-mounted, composite leaf springs front and rear. The system is designed to maintain firm control over wheel motion, while delivering a composed and compliant ride quality. During normal driving, the chassis exhibits comfortable and confident handling characteristics; when pushed harder, the car remains stable and secure with outstanding road holding. The XLR achieves a maximum lateral G-force of more than 0.9. The XLR runs on Michelin ZP tires with advanced "run flat" technology that eliminates the need for a spare and provides outstanding overall tire performance.
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Back-Up Lamps
To replace this bulb:
1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate for more information.
2. Remove the two screws from the taillamp assembly.
3. Pull the taillamp assembly rearward until the ...
Universal Remote System
Vehicles with the Universal Remote System will have these buttons located in
the headliner.
This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters
used to activate device ...
On-Route
Select the On Route screen button to display all events ahead on the current
active route. If no traffic events have been reported on route, No Traffic Events
Reported On route displays.
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