Electrical Requirements For Battery Charging; Fuel - Cadillac 2014 ELR Owner's Manual

Text will be displayed on the
instrument cluster indicating that a
utility interruption has occurred. See
Electrical Requirements
for Battery Charging
This vehicle is capable of being
charged with most standard vehicle
charging equipment complying to
one or more of the following:
SAE J1772
SAE J2847-2
IEC 61851-1
IEC 61851-22
IEC 61851-23
IEC 61851-24
IEC 62196-1
IEC 62196-2
IEC 62196-3
ISO 15118
The following are the minimum
requirements for circuits used to
charge this vehicle:
.
120 volts/15 amps
240 volts/20 amps
Charging equipment with a rating of
at least 240 volts/20 amps will
provide the fastest charging time
and best charging efficiency to
recharge the high voltage battery.
240 volt/40 amp circuits provide
flexibility for future vehicle charging
needs. Always follow the charging
equipment installation instructions.
Contact your dealer for more
information.
Do not use portable or stationary
backup generating equipment to
charge the vehicle. This may
cause damage to the vehicle's
charging system. Only charge the
vehicle from utility supplied
power.
Driving and Operating
Caution

Fuel

Use of the recommended fuel is an
important part of the proper
maintenance of this vehicle. When
driving in the U.S., to help keep the
engine clean and maintain optimum
vehicle performance, we
recommend TOP TIER Detergent
Gasolines. See www.toptiergas.com
for a list of TOP TIER Detergent
Gasolines.
Use premium unleaded gasoline
with a posted octane rating of 91 or
higher. If the octane is less than 91,
9-65