Cadillac 2004 XLR - Manual (Page 82)

Some automatic downshifts may occur to maintain
minimum engine speed. This will only occur if you leave
the vehicle in too high of a gear range for the speed
the vehicle is traveling. For example, if you have been
driving in fifth gear range and come to a stop without
manually downshifting, fifth gear range will continue to
display in the DIC or HUD. The transmission will
automatically downshift to second gear. As you begin
to drive and accelerate, the transmission will
automatically upshift as quickly as possible to the
selected fifth gear range.
In higher gear ranges, an automatic downshift will occur
if you press the accelerator pedal to the floor. This
feature provides you with adequate acceleration
capabilities if you forget to downshift manually.
Automatic upshifts and downshifts will not display in the
DIC or HUD.
Driver shift control is available while the cruise control is
engaged. The shift behavior of the transmission will
react differently than when cruise control is not engaged.
This is not a malfunction and is necessary to allow
proper operation of the cruise control.
To return to fully automatic operation, move the shift
lever to the right and back into the AUTOMATIC
OVERDRIVE (D) position.
Parking Brake
The parking brake pedal is
located to the left of the
regular brake pedal,
near the driver’s door.
To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal
down with your right foot and push the parking brake
pedal down with your left foot.
If the ignition is running, the parking brake indicator light
on the instrument panel cluster should come on. If it
doesn’t, you need to have your vehicle serviced.
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