🏷️ Basic Information

Make:

Cadillac

Model:

XLR

Year:

2007

Region:

North America (implied by 'U.S.only' for reporting safety defects)

Generation Code:

XLR (First Generation)

👋 Introduction

Positioning:

Luxury personal luxury roadster, targeting affluent buyers seeking performance, comfort, and cutting-edge technology.

Competitors:

Primarily competed against European luxury roadsters such as the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, Porsche 911, and BMW 6 Series convertible.

Body Style:

Two-door retractable hardtop convertible

Platform:

Shared platform with the Chevrolet Corvette (C6), offering a robust and performance-oriented chassis.

📋 Manual Details

Primary Coverage:

Owner's Information and Operation

Secondary Coverage:

Basic Maintenance, Specifications, and Customer Assistance

Estimated Page Count:

Approximately 200-300 pages (typical for this era's luxury owner's manuals)

Type:

Owner's Manual

Language:

English

Format:

Digital PDF

📖 Manual Coverage

Powertrain:

Engine oil, Fuel Information, Air Filter(s), Lubricant Specifications, Refill Capacities, Engine Compartment Overview

Chassis:

Brakes (implied through driving and maintenance), Suspension (implied through driving)

Interior Systems:

Instrument Cluster, Entertainment Systems, Climate Controls, Driver Controls, Locks and Security, Seating and Safety Restraints

Electrical Systems:

Lights, Battery

Operation:

Introduction to vehicle features, instrument cluster indicators, driver controls, seating adjustments, climate system operation, entertainment system usage, lighting controls, lock and security functions.

Maintenance:

Engine oil checking and replenishment, fuel filling procedures, air filter replacement guidance, battery maintenance overview, general cleaning instructions, refill capacity references.

Troubleshooting:

Basic troubleshooting related to dashboard warning lights and common operational queries.

Depth:

Owner-level, focusing on understanding and operating vehicle features, routine checks, and basic maintenance. Does not cover advanced diagnostics or repair procedures.

📊 Manual Specifications

File Type:

PDF

Readability:

Requires PDF reader software (e.g., Adobe Acrobat Reader, Foxit Reader)

Compatibility:

Compatible with any device capable of reading PDF files (computers, tablets, smartphones).

Quality:

Digital reproduction of factory original; quality depends on the source scan. Typically high resolution for legibility.

Binding:

N/A (Digital Download)

Paper:

N/A (Digital Download)

⚙️ Engine Specifications

Engine Code:

LS2

Configuration:

5.7L V8 (350 cid)

Horsepower:

400 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

395 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm

Induction:

Sequential Fuel Injection (SFI)

Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded Gasoline (91 octane or higher recommended)

Engine Oil Type:

Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-30 (GM recommends Dexos® compliant)

Engine Oil Capacity:

Approximately 7.0 US quarts (6.6 liters) with filter change

Part Number Engine Air Filter:

GM Part Number 15879210 (or equivalent aftermarket)

🔧 Transmission

Type:

6-speed automatic transmission with Driver Shift Control (DSC)

Type:

N/A (Only automatic offered)

Features:

Paddle shifters, manual mode for gear selection, adaptive shift control.

Transmission Fluid Type:

Dexron® VI Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)

📐 Dimensions

Length:

178.5 inches (4534 mm)

Width:

72.1 inches (1831 mm)

Height:

50.1 inches (1273 mm)

Wheelbase:

105.1 inches (2669 mm)

Curb Weight:

Approximately 3,700 - 3,800 lbs (1678 - 1724 kg)

Trunk Volume Convertible Up:

Approximately 4.1 cubic feet (116 liters)

Trunk Volume Convertible Down:

Approximately 1.7 cubic feet (48 liters)

🛡️ Safety Features

NHTSA Front Impact Driver:

Not explicitly rated for 2007 models; based on platform, likely good.

NHTSA Front Impact Passenger:

Not explicitly rated for 2007 models; based on platform, likely good.

Airbags:

Driver and front passenger airbags, side-impact airbags, front and rear head curtain airbags.

Restraint System:

Three-point safety belts with pretensioners, active head restraints.

ABS:

Standard Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Traction Control:

Standard Traction Control System (TCS)

Stability Control:

Standard StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control

💡 Technology Features

Head Unit:

Bose premium audio system, typically with AM/FM radio, CD player, and optional navigation system.

Display:

Color touch-screen display for navigation, climate control, and audio system.

Parking Assist:

Optional rear parking assist sensors.

Head Up Display:

Optional Head-Up Display (HUD) projecting key information onto the windshield.

Aux Input:

Standard auxiliary audio input jack for connecting external devices.

🔧 Maintenance

Oil Change Interval:

Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months, whichever comes first (using synthetic oil and GM oil life monitor system).

Tire Rotation Interval:

Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or as recommended by oil life monitor.

Brake Fluid Change:

Recommended every 2 years or 45,000 miles (72,000 km).

Coolant Change:

Initial change at 150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 5 years, then every 75,000 miles (120,000 km) or 5 years.

Power Steering Fluid:

Dexron® III or equivalent (check manual for exact specification).

Brake Fluid:

DOT 3 or DOT 4 High-Performance DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid (SAE J1703 or ISO 4925).

Coolant:

GM Engine Coolant (Part Number 12378515 or equivalent, pre-diluted orange)

Retractable Top Actuator:

Potential issues with the hydraulic system or motors for the retractable hardtop, leading to slow operation or failure to close/open.

Suspension Components:

Early models may experience wear on suspension bushings and ball joints due to performance driving.

Magnetic Ride Control:

While generally robust, the Magnetic Ride Control (MRC) system can develop faults, though less common in this generation.

📚 Vehicle History

Heritage Focus:

Cadillac's long history of producing luxury vehicles, including iconic roadsters like the Eldorado Biarritz.

Development Basis:

Developed as a flagship personal luxury roadster, aiming to compete with established European roadsters. Based on the GM Y platform, shared with the C6 Corvette.

Production Years:

2004-2009

Manufacturing Location:

Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Awards Mentioned:

The XLR often received positive mentions for its design and technology in automotive reviews, though it didn't win many specific 'Car of the Year' type awards. Competed in a segment where subjective preference plays a large role.