Cadillac 2014 ELR User manual

Review this guide for an overview of some important features in your Cadillac ELR. Some optional equipment described in this
guide may not be included in your vehicle. More detailed information can be found in your Owner Manual. www.cadillac.com
Instrument Panel
Locks & Door Releases
Seating & Controls
Climate Controls
Electric & Extended Range Mode
Efficiency
Personalization
Driver Assistance Systems
Touch Screen & Controls
CUE
Parking & Fueling
Charging
WELCOME
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Owner Resources

INSTRUMENT PANEL
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Instrument Cluster
Symbols
Instrument Cluster
Display
Cruise Control/Voice
Recognition/Forward
Collision Alert/Heated
Steering Wheel Buttons
Electric
Parking
Brake
Switch
Instrument
Cluster/Driver
Information
Center
Regen on
Demand™
Paddles (behind
steering wheel)
Audio Steering
Wheel Controls/
5-way Control
Power Rake/
Telescope
Steering
Wheel Control
POWER
Button
Traction Control and
StabiliTrak Button/
Drive Mode Control
Turn Signal Lever/
Pedestrian Safety
Signal Lever/Exterior
Lamps Control
Memory
Seat
Buttons
Door
Latch
Button
Charging
Status
Indicator
Heated
Seat
Buttons
Climate
Controls
Windshield
Wipers
Lever
Hazard Warning
Flashers/Lane
Departure
Warning Buttons
CUE
Touch
Screen
Glove Box/
Parking
Assist
Buttons
Audio
System
Controls
Power Mirror
and Window
Controls
Instrument Panel
Controls

INSTRUMENT PANEL
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Instrument Cluster
Symbols
Instrument Cluster
Display
Instrument Panel
Controls
Refer to your
Owner Manual to
learn about the
information being
relayed by the
lights, gauges and
indicators of the
instrument cluster.
Airbag Readiness
Safety Belt Reminder
Brake System
Antilock Brake
System
PARK
Electric Parking
Brake Set
Security
Door, Hood or Trunk Open
Rear Seat Safety Belt
Reminder
Lane Departure Warning
Lights On Reminder
12V Charging System
Engine Oil Pressure
Engine Coolant Temperature
Service Electric Parking Brake
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
StabiliTrak/Traction Control
Traction Control Off
Symbols
See In Brief in your Owner Manual.
StabiliTrak Off
Check Engine
Low Tire Pressure
Cruise Control
Low Fuel
READ
Y
Vehicle Ready
Online Videos
To view informative online videos about ELR operation, use the QR Code Reader on your smartphone,
or download a free reader from your phone’s app store, to scan the QR codes. To scan a code, start
the reader, and then hold the phone over the code and scan. Some phones will recognize the code
automatically.
Online
Videos

INSTRUMENT PANEL
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Instrument Cluster
Symbols
Instrument Cluster
Display
Instrument Panel
Controls
The instrument cluster
features an LCD screen
that
four different themes.
Classic – Displays basic
information on speed, range
and other operations.
Classic Enhanced –
Displays basic information
power usage information.
Modern – Displays basic
information on speed, range
and other operations along
glows green to yellow based
Modern Enhanced –
Displays basic information
additional power usage information.
Cluster Display Zones
Press the left or right
side of the 5-way control
on the right side of the
steering wheel to move
between the different
display zones.
Press the 5-way control
up or down to scroll
through the display menus.
Press SEL to select a highlighted item.
1.
left display zone on the cluster.
2. Press SEL
3. SEL.
4. Press to exit the menu.
Cluster Tutorial
To view tutorials about
the features of the instru-
ment cluster, with the
vehicle in Park, use the
5-way control to select
Tutorials from the
Settings menu.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
Cluster
Classic Enhanced theme shown
Modern Enhanced theme shown

LOCKS & DOOR
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Auxiliary Door
Releases
Remote Keyless Entry
Transmitter (Key Fob)
RELEASES
Unlock
Press to unlock the driver’s door.
Press again to unlock all doors.
Press and hold to open all windows
from outside the vehicle.
Lock
Press to lock all doors.
Panic Alarm
Press and release to locate the
vehicle.
Press and hold for three seconds
to sound the panic alarm.
Trunk Release
Press and hold to open the trunk.
Keyless Access
The transmitter must be within 3 ft. (1m) of the vehicle to
operate the ELR.
Unlock – With the transmitter within range of the door,
press the touchpad at the rear edge of the door to unlock and
open the door.
Lock – If Passive Locking is turned on, the vehicle will lock
after all doors are closed and the transmitter is removed from
the vehicle.
Key Release
Press the button at the bottom of the transmitter to pull the door
key out of the transmitter. Use the key to unlock the trunk.
Remote Start
Press the Lock button and then press and hold the button
condition the passenger cabin temperature from outside. The
climate control system and rear window defogger (if needed) will
turn on. Depending on conditions and vehicle settings, the engine
may start.
After entering the vehicle, press the brake pedal and then press
the POWER button before driving.
• To cancel a remote start, press and hold the button until
the parking lamps turn off.
• Only two remote starts are allowed between ignition cycles.
• It’s RECOMMENDED to use this feature when the vehicle is
plugged in to allow energy from the electrical outlet to assist
in getting the cabin to a comfortable temperature and to leave
more battery energy for driving.
Note: To change the Remote Lock, Remote Unlock and Remote Start
settings, go to Remote Lock, Unlock, Start in the Vehicle Settings menu.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.

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Auxiliary Door
Releases
Remote Keyless Entry
Transmitter (Key Fob)
RELEASES
The Keyless Access System
enables operation of the
doors without removing
the Remote Keyless Entry
transmitter from your pocket
or purse by pressing the
door handle touch pad at
the rear edge of the door
(from outside the vehicle), or
pressing the door latch but-
ton on the inside pull handle
(from inside the vehicle).
If the vehicle’s 12-volt battery
is weak or disconnected, the
door handle touch pads and
door latch buttons may not
operate. The doors can be
opened manually.
Open the Doors Manually from Outside
1. Remove the door key from the transmitter.
2. Insert it into the lock cylinder above the license plate and turn
it to open the trunk.
3. Pull the Door release tab on the driver’s side of the trunk,
below the package shelf, to unlatch the doors.
Open the Doors Manually from Inside
Pull the Door
front seat.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
myCadillac
The myCadillac mobile app connects
owners to a variety of vehicle informa-
tion and services, such as a searchable
Owner Manual, vehicle maintenance
tips, Roadside Assistance and more.
Download the mobile app from your
iPhone® or Android™ device’s app
store.
OnStar RemoteLink
The OnStar RemoteLink mobile app
takes connectivity a step further,
enabling users to perform Remote
Keyless Entry transmitter commands,
including locking and unlocking the
doors, as well as checking current bat-
tery charge level and initiating charging of your ELR.
An active OnStar account is required. Download the mobile app
from your iPhone® or Android™ device’s app store.
To learn more about OnStar services, press the OnStar button,
refer to your Owner Manual, call 1-888-466-7827 or visit
OnStar.com.

SEATING &
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Power
Button
Seat and Steering
Wheel Adjustment
CONTROLS
Some vehicle features can be customized using the controls on
the infotainment system. The Vehicle Settings menu may include
Climate and Air Quality; Collision/Detection Systems; Comfort and
Convenience; Energy; Lighting; Power Door Locks; and Remote
Lock, Unlock, Start.
1. Touch Settings on the Home page.
2. Touch Vehicle from the Settings menu.
3. Touch the desired menu item.
4. Touch the desired feature and setting.
5. Touch < Back to exit each menu.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
Before driving, adjust the seat and steering wheel to a
comfortable position.
A. Move the steering wheel adjustment control to move the
steering wheel up or down and forward or rearward.
B. Move the horizontal control to move the seat forward or
rearward and to tilt, raise or lower the seat.
C. Move the vertical control to recline or raise the seatback,
or adjust the seatback bolster support.
D. Move the small control to adjust lumbar support.
Memory Seats
With the driver’s seat, outside mirrors and steering wheel in the
desired positions, press and release the SET button and then
press and hold button 1 or 2 until a beep sounds to set the
memory position. Press and hold button 1 or 2 to recall the
stored position.
See Seats and Restraints, and Instruments and Controls, in your Owner Manual.
A
BCD

SEATING &
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Power
Button
Seat and Steering
Wheel Adjustment
CONTROLS
The ELR features an electronic pushbutton start. The POWER
button is located to the right of the steering wheel, near the top of
the instrument panel.
The Remote Keyless Entry transmitter must be in the vehicle to
start the ELR.
Starting the Vehicle/ON
With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal
and then press the POWER button. A power ON audio cue
will sound.
The vehicle will not shift out of Park and will display a Charge
Cord Connected message if the vehicle is still plugged in.
When ON, the instrument cluster will display an active battery and
fuel gauge. The engine will start only if needed.
The
READ
Y
READY light will display on the instrument cluster when
the vehicle is ready to be driven.
Stopping the Vehicle/OFF
Shift to Park and then press the POWER button. A power
OFF audio cue will sound.
Note: The air conditioning compressor, pumps and fan may run at any
time, even when the vehicle is OFF, to cool or warm the high voltage
propulsion battery.
Pressing and holding the POWER
without pressing the brake pedal will place the vehicle in Service Only
Mode. The instruments and audio systems will operate as they do with
the vehicle ON, but the vehicle will not be able to be driven. Press the
POWER button again to turn off the vehicle.
Conditions
for the
Engine
Starting
When vehicle
power is ON,
the engine
may start
indepen-
dent of the
vehicle being
plugged in or
completely
charged. Conditions that may cause the engine to start include:
• High voltage propulsion battery charge is low
• High voltage propulsion battery temperature is hot or cold
• Cold ambient temperatures
• Hood is open
• Engine and Fuel Maintenance Modes (occur only if the engine
has had very limited operation over a long period)
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Remote
Keyless
Entry

CLIMATE CONTROLS
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Climate
Modes
Climate
Controls
Touch the Climate icon on the center stack touch screen
to view and adjust the climate control settings.
Press AUTO on the center stack to have the system operate
automatically.
Note: Under certain conditions, the engine will start to provide full heat
and defrost capability.
Climate Power Gauge
The Climate Power gauge on the climate control screen displays
the impact of the climate settings on energy consumption. A lower
percentage indicates less energy is being used.
Climate
Controls

CLIMATE CONTROLS
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Climate
Modes
Climate
Controls
Climate Modes
fan turned off.
Touch the climate mode settings to adjust the impact the
• MIN – electric cabin heating/cooling is off
• ECO – limits cabin heating/cooling to balance comfort with
energy use
• MAX – provides the most cabin heating/cooling but uses the
most energy
Use the heated seats and heated steering wheel to reduce the
demand on the cabin heating system. Heating the seats and
steering wheel uses less energy than heating the vehicle interior.
See Climate Controls in your Owner Manual.
Climate
Controls

ELECTRIC & EXTENDED
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Extended
Range Mode
Electric
Mode
RANGE MODE
Total
Vehicle Range
The ELR is an electric vehicle with extended range capability.
Plug it in, let it charge overnight, and it’s ready to run on a pure
electric charge — gas- and tailpipe emissions-free. After that, the
ELR uses a range-extending gas engine that produces enough
energy to power it for hundreds of miles on a single tank of gas.
Electric Mode
In Electric Mode, the ELR will not use gasoline or produce tailpipe
emissions. During this primary mode, the ELR is powered by
electrical energy stored in its high voltage propulsion battery. It
can operate in this mode until the battery is depleted to a prede-
termined level.
Electric range is affected by colder outside temperatures. During
colder months, the energy needed to warm the vehicle’s cabin
and high voltage propulsion battery can cause the vehicle’s elec-
the Driving and Operating section of your Owner Manual.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Maximizing
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Extended
Range Mode
Electric
Mode
RANGE MODE
Total
Vehicle Range
The ELR is an electric vehicle with extended range capability.
Plug it in, let it charge overnight, and it’s ready to run on a pure
electric charge — gas- and tailpipe emissions-free. After that, the
ELR uses a range-extending gas engine that produces enough
energy to power it for hundreds of miles on a single tank of gas.
Extended-Range Mode
Once the electric charge is depleted, the range-extending gas
engine will start to generate enough power to continue driving the
vehicle. Engine operation ensures that you will not be stranded by
a depleted battery. The vehicle determines when the engine
needs to run. Engine speed will vary, depending on driving
the high voltage propulsion battery. The vehicle must be plugged
in to recharge.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
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Extended
Range Mode
Electric
Mode
RANGE MODE
Total
Vehicle Range
The ELR is an electric vehicle with extended range capability.
Plug it in, let it charge overnight, and it’s ready to run on a pure
electric charge — gas- and tailpipe emissions-free. After that, the
ELR uses a range-extending gas engine that produces enough
energy to power it for hundreds of miles on a single tank of gas.
Total Vehicle Range
Total vehicle range is based on the available combined electric
and extended range. The displayed electric and fuel ranges are
projections based on past vehicle performance and charge/fuel
level. The displayed ranges will change based on driving style,
outside temperature and climate settings.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Maximizing
Range

EFFICIENCY
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Efficiency
Gauge
Information
Displays
Driving Style and Driver
selected Operation Modes
Driving Style
Avoid rapid acceleration or deceleration to help maximize energy
electric range.
Driver-Selected Operating Modes
Press the MODE button on the center console to scroll
through a menu of operating modes when more performance is
needed. After three seconds, the highlighted mode will become
active.
Tour (Default) – Use in
normal driving conditions for
each time the vehicle is
started.
Sport – Increases throttle
response and adjusts
steering and suspension
settings for a sportier driving
experience.
Mountain – Use when planning to drive in mountainous terrain
(long grades of 5% or higher); reserves battery power to maintain
higher speeds on steep grades.
Hold – Use to preserve electric range for later use. Range-
extending operation will engage.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Drive
Modes

EFFICIENCY
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Efficiency
Gauge
Information
Displays
Driving Style and Driver
selected Operation Modes
Use the 5-way control to select an instrument
cluster theme that displays the green ring
or leaf indicator.
While driving, try to keep the ring green or the leaf
in the center of the gauge.
The ring will turn yellow or the leaf will move up or down during
cluster theme.
Regen on Demand™
Regen on Demand temporarily regenerates energy from the
vehicle’s momentum and stores it in the high voltage propulsion
battery for later use.
To activate Regen on Demand, pull and hold either paddle on
the back of the steering wheel without pressing the brake pedal
or accelerator pedal.
While pulling either paddle, the vehicle will begin to decelerate
using regenerative braking. Regen on Demand is deactivated
once the paddles are released, or the brake pedal or accelerator
pedal is pressed.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Drive
Modes

EFFICIENCY
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Efficiency
Gauge
Information
Displays
Driving Style and Driver
selected Operation Modes
Information Displays
Touch the Energy icon on the center stack touch screen and then touch the Flow,
Charging, or Energy Info icons at the bottom of the screen to display the desired energy
information.
Power Flow
between the high voltage propulsion battery, electric drive unit and engine. Each component is
highlighted when it is active.
Charging
The Charging screens show the Charge Level and Charge Mode status. The vehicle has three
programmable charge modes:
• Immediately upon plug-in
• Delayed based on departure time
• Delayed based on electric rates and departure time
Charge Complete times are estimates and most accurate at moderate temperatures. The Charge
Level and Charge Mode can be changed by touching the green text. See Charging (page 16).
Energy Information
The Energy Info screens show the Energy Usage (Electric Mode and Extended-Range Mode)
since the last time the vehicle was fully recharged and the Lifetime Fuel Economy of the vehicle.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
Information
Displays

PERSONALIZATION
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Vehicle
Personalization
Some vehicle features can be customized using the controls on
the infotainment system. The Vehicle Settings menu may include
Climate and Air Quality; Collision/Detection Systems; Comfort and
Convenience; Energy; Lighting; Power Door Locks; and Remote
Lock, Unlock, Start.
1. Touch Settings on the Home page.
2. Touch Vehicle from the Settings menu.
3. Touch the desired menu item.
4. Touch the desired feature and setting.
5. Touch < Back to exit each menu.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.

DRIVER ASSISTANCE
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Forward
Collision Alert
Lane
Departure
SYSTEMS
Safety
Alert Seat
Rear Vision
Cameras
Luxury
Package
The driver assistance features are based on a “control and alert” strategy that helps identify potential collision situations and intervenes
when a collision threat appears more imminent, employing visual, audible and/or tactile (vibration) alerts.
Lane Departure Warning – When crossing a detected lane
instrument cluster and the left or right side of the driver’s seat
pulses. See Safety Alert Seat.
Press the Lane Departure Warning button on the left
side of the CUE touch screen to turn the system on or off.
The button illuminates when the system is on.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.

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Forward
Collision Alert
Lane
Departure
SYSTEMS
Safety
Alert Seat
Rear Vision
Cameras
Luxury
Package
The driver assistance features are based on a “control and alert” strategy that helps identify potential collision situations and intervenes
when a collision threat appears more imminent, employing visual, audible and/or tactile (vibration) alerts.
Forward Collision Alert – When approaching a vehicle directly
driver’s seat pulses. See Safety Alert Seat.
Press the Collision Alert button (or the Follow
Distance Gap button if equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control)
on the left side of the steering wheel to set the alert timing.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.

DRIVER ASSISTANCE
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Forward
Collision Alert
Lane
Departure
SYSTEMS
Safety
Alert Seat
Rear Vision
Cameras
Luxury
Package
The driver assistance features are based on a “control and alert” strategy that helps identify potential collision situations and intervenes
when a collision threat appears more imminent, employing visual, audible and/or tactile (vibration) alerts.
Safety Alert Seat – Subtle seat cushion vibration pulses, left or
right, or simultaneously, alert the driver of potential hazards.
Collision/Detection Systems in the Vehicle Settings menu.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.