Cadillac 2014 ELR Owner's Manual page 33

Cadillac ELR Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-6081525) -
2014 - crc - 10/2/13
engage Mountain Mode before
starting to climb. Mountain Mode
reduces electric range and power,
but may be needed to maintain
speeds above 96 km/h (60 mph)
when climbing grades of 5% or
greater.
Use Hold Mode on a trip where all
or most of the electric charge will be
depleted. Use Hold Mode mainly
during highway or high-speed
driving to maximize both electric
vehicle miles and fuel efficiency.
Use L (Low) in heavy stop-and-go
traffic or when traveling downhill.
L (Low) requires less brake pedal
application and provides a
controlled, efficient way to slow the
vehicle down.
Climate Setting
Using the heat and air conditioning
systems decreases the energy
available for electric driving.
Optimal energy efficiency is
achieved with the heat, air
conditioning, and fan turned off.
Less energy is used at low fan
speeds. When using the fan:
MIN is the most energy efficient
climate setting as long as
not selected.
ECO is for moderate air
conditioning and heater
operation and is the next most
energy efficient setting as long
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as is not selected.
MAX mode provides the most
comfort but is the least energy
efficient.
Use the auto heated seat feature
instead of climate settings. Heating
the seat uses less energy than
heating the vehicle interior.
Use remote start to heat or cool the
interior when the vehicle is plugged
in to maximize the electric range by
utilizing electricity from the electrical
outlet. Engine Assisted Heating
while plugged in can be
personalized. See Remote Start on
page 2-8.
Black plate (27,1)
In Brief
In hot weather, avoid parking in
direct sunlight or use sunshades
inside the vehicle.
0 Turn off the front and rear window
is
defog/defrost when they are no
longer needed.
Avoid driving with the windows open
at highway speeds.
See Vehicle Personalization on
page 5-52.
Vehicle Charging/Maintenance
Charging
Keep the vehicle plugged in, even
when fully charged, to keep the
battery temperature ready for the
next drive. This is important when
outside temperatures are extremely
hot or cold.
Maintenance
Always keep the tires properly
inflated and the vehicle properly
aligned.
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