When To Charge; Plug-In Charging - Cadillac LYRIQ 2023 Owner's Manual

228 Driving and Operating
Charging

When to Charge

When the high voltage battery is low, the
following charging messages may display on
the Driver Information Center (DIC):
CHARGE VEHICLE SOON : The battery needs
to be charged soon.
REDUCED ACCELERATION DRIVE WITH CARE :
The accelerator pedal response is reduced
and the remaining range value changes to
LOW, charge the vehicle immediately. See
Propulsion Power Messages 0 110.
OUT OF ENERGY, CHARGE VEHICLE NOW :
The battery charge is fully depleted. The
vehicle will slow to a stop. Brake and
steering assist will continue operating. Once
stopped, turn the vehicle off.

Plug-In Charging

Plug-in charge times vary based on the
battery condition, charge level, and the
outside temperature. See Charging 0 101 for
charge mode selection.
Do not allow the vehicle to remain in
temperature extremes for long periods
without being driven or plugged in. When
temperatures are below 0 °C (32 °F) and
above 32 °C (90 °F), plug in the vehicle to
maximize high voltage battery life.
In extreme temperature conditions, a full
charge will take additional time.
Charging will slow down as the battery fills
up. Charge the battery to 80% for daily
driving, or when driving in mountainous
terrain. The vehicle can be charged above
80% for long trips when not driving in
mountainous terrain.
It is normal to hear fans, pumps, and
electrical devices clicking while the vehicle is
turned off and charging.
The vehicle does not require indoor charging
area ventilation before, during, or after
charging.
The vehicle cannot be driven while the
charge cord is plugged into the vehicle.
Caution
To avoid damage to the vehicle, make
sure the charging cord plug is in good
condition, is not worn or damaged, and is
connected securely to the vehicle's
charging port. If vehicle charging is
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intermittent, disconnect the cord and
inspect for damage. An excessively worn
or damaged AC or DC charging cord plug
may result in an intermittent connection
and potential damage to the vehicle's
charging port.
There are several infotainment screens that
will display depending on the current
charging status. See Charging 0 101.
Charging Override
A CHARGING OVERRIDE/INTERRUPTION
OCCURRED message may display to indicate
that a charging override or interruption has
occurred due to one or more of the
following events:
Override of the charge settings by the
owner.
Unintended interruption of AC power at
the vehicle's charge port.
Interruption of charging by the utility
company.
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