Cadillac ELR 2014 Owner's Manual page 32

1-26 In Brief
Inefficient acceleration is indicated
when the ring turns yellow or the
leaf turns yellow and travels above
the center of the gauge.
Aggressive braking is indicated
when the ring turns yellow or the
leaf turns yellow and travels below
the center of the gauge.
Acceleration/Braking/Coasting
Avoid unnecessary rapid
accelerations and decelerations.
Electric range is maximized at
80 km/h (50 mph) and below. Higher
speeds use more energy and can
significantly reduce electric range.
Use cruise control when
appropriate.
Plan ahead for decelerations and
coast whenever possible. For
example, do not rush to traffic
signals.
Do not shift to N (Neutral) to coast.
The vehicle recovers energy while
coasting and braking in D (Drive)
or L (Low).
Drive Mode and PRNDL Selection
Use Tour Mode when possible.
Sport Mode provides more
responsive acceleration than Tour
Mode, but can reduce efficiency.
Use Mountain Mode prior to
climbing long, steep grades in
mountainous areas. Be sure to
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.
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