Cadillac 2004 XLR, Owner'S Manual

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Service ............................................................5-3
Doing Your Own Service Work .........................5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle ......................................................5-4
Fuel ................................................................5-4
Gasoline Octane ............................................5-4
Gasoline Specifications ....................................5-5
California Fuel ...............................................5-5
Additives .......................................................5-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries ...............................5-6
Filling Your Tank ............................................5-7
Filling a Portable Fuel Container .....................5-10
Checking Things Under the Hood ....................5-10
Hood Release ..............................................5-11
Engine Compartment Overview .......................5-12
Engine Oil ...................................................5-13
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ................................5-18
Automatic Transmission Fluid .........................5-19
Engine Coolant .............................................5-20
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap ..................5-23
Engine Overheating .......................................5-23
Cooling System ............................................5-26
Power Steering Fluid .....................................5-32
Windshield Washer Fluid ................................5-33
Brakes ........................................................5-35
Battery ........................................................5-38
Jump Starting ...............................................5-39
Rear Axle .......................................................5-45
Headlamp Aiming ...........................................5-46
Headlamp Vertical Aiming ..............................5-47
Bulb Replacement ..........................................5-49
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ..............5-49
Tires ..............................................................5-50
Run-Flat Tires ..............................................5-56
Inflation - Tire Pressure .................................5-57
Tire Pressure Monitor System .........................5-58
Tire Inspection and Rotation ...........................5-60
When It Is Time for New Tires .......................5-62
Buying New Tires .........................................5-63
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..........................5-64
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ..................5-65
Wheel Replacement ......................................5-66
Tire Chains ..................................................5-68
Lifting Your Vehicle .......................................5-69
If a Tire Goes Flat ........................................5-73
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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