Review this guide for an overview of some important features in your Cadillac ELR. Some optional equipment described in this guide ( denotedby♦)maynotbeincludedinyourvehicle.MoredetailedinformationcanbefoundinyourOwnerManual. INSTRUMENT PANEL Electric Hazard Warning Cadillac Glove Box/ Turn Signal Lever/ Instrument Regen on Parking Pedestrian Safety Cluster/Driver Demand™...
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Refer to your Owner Manual to learn about the information being relayed by the lights, gauges and indicators of the instrument cluster. Symbols Engine Oil Pressure Airbag Readiness Security StabiliTrak Off Engine Coolant Temperature Safety Belt Reminder Door, Hood or Trunk Open Check Engine Service Electric Parking Brake Brake System...
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER (KEY FOB) Key Release Unlock If the vehicle or transmitter has lost battery power, press the tab Press to unlock the driver’s door. (A) at the bottom of the transmitter to pull the door key out of the Press again to unlock all doors.
POWER BUTTON 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...
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ELECTRIC MODE AND EXTENDED-RANGE MODE 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.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY Cluster Display Zones The instrument cluster features an LCD screen Press the left or right thatcanbeconfiguredin side of the 5-way control four different themes. on the right side of the steering wheel to move Classic – Displays basic between the different information on speed, range display zones.
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EFFICIENCY Driving Style Efficiency Gauge Yourdrivingstyleplaysalargeroleintheefficiencyofthevehicle. Use the 5-way control to Avoid rapid acceleration or deceleration to help maximize energy select an instrument efficiencyandrange.Electricrangeismaximizedat50mphand cluster theme that below;higherspeedsusemoreenergyandsignificantlyreduce displays the green ring electric range. or leaf indicator. While driving, try to keep Driver-Selected Operating Modes the ring green or the leaf Press the MODE button on the center console to scroll...
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EFFICIENCY Information Displays Energy icon on the center stack touch screen and then touch the Flow, Charging, Touch the or Energy Info icons at the bottom of the screen to display the desired energy information. Power Flow ThePowerFlowscreensindicatethecurrentsystemoperatingcondition,showingthepowerflow between the high voltage propulsion battery, electric drive unit and engine. Each component is high- lighted when it is active.
(with USB port and The controls use capacitive technology – simply touch the icon/text to wirelesscharging♦): access a feature or adjust a function Defrost Mode Press and hold the bright See your Cadillac CUE Infotainment System Manual. bar to open/close...
2. Remove all objects from the charging pad. Pair Device. 3. Place the mobile device, face up, on the symbol on the 2. Start the pairing process on the phone. Locate Cadillac CUE on charging pad. the phone. 4. Move the device slowly until the battery charging symbol 3.
CLIMATE CONTROLS 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 Modes Optimalefficiencyisachievedwiththeheat,airconditioningand fan turned off. Touch the climate mode settings to adjust the impact the ...
VEHICLE PERSONALIZATION SEAT AND STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT Some vehicle features can be customized using the controls on Before driving, adjust the seat and steering wheel to a comfortable the infotainment system. The Vehicle Settings menu may include position. ClimateandAirQuality;Collision/DetectionSystems;Comfortand Convenience;Energy;Lighting;PowerDoorLocks;andRemote A.
Rear Vision Camera – When the vehicle is in Reverse, a view of Adaptive Cruise Control♦ – If a vehicle is detected ahead, the the area behind the vehicle appears on the Cadillac CUE touch vehicle accelerates or brakes moderately to maintain the selected screen.
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PARKING FUELING Low Ground Clearance Filling the Fuel Tank The low ground clear- 1. With the vehicle OFF, ance of the ELR aids its press the Fuel Door aerodynamicefficiency. button, located on the driver’s door, for one Asaresult,theflexibleair deflectorunderthefront second. The Wait to fascia (bumper) may con- Refuel message will tact a parking block or curb...
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CHARGING Battery Charging Status The ELR is powered by a lithium-ion high voltage battery pack, Charging Status Indicators whichholdsitschargeefficientlyandhasnomemoryeffect(so are located on the instru- it doesn’t have to be run down completely before recharging). Keep ment panel near the the vehicle plugged in, even when fully charged, to keep the bat- windshield and in the side tery temperature ready for the next drive.
START CHARGING Theprovided120-volttravelchargecordislocatedinthestoragecompartmentunderthecargofloor. 1. With the vehicle parked, select the Charging icon at the bottom of the Energy screen on the touch screen. 2. Review the selected Charge Level and Charge Mode. Touch the green text if an increased ChargingLevelordifferentChargeModeisdesired.Usethereducedchargeleveluntila q ualified electrician inspects your electrical circuit capacity, or if the electrical circuit or socket capacity is not known.
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END CHARGING HOME CHARGING STATION 1. Unlock the vehicle with Charging equipment with the RKE transmitter to aratingofatleast240volt/ disarm the charge cord 20ampwillprovidethe theft alert. fastest charging time to recharge the high voltage 2. Unplug the charge cord propulsion battery. from the vehicle by pressing the plug button Contact Bosch...
AUXILIARY DOOR RELEASES SUMMER TIRES♦ Your vehicle may be equipped with high-performance summer- The Keyless Access System only tires. These tires have a special tread and compound that are enables operation of the optimized for maximum dry and wet road performance. Winter tires doors without removing are recommended for the vehicle if driving frequently at tempera- the Remote Keyless Entry...
Should you need to ask a question, make a comment, or request Roadside Assistance provides every Cadillac owner with the additional information about your Cadillac ELR, contact your advantage of contacting a Cadillac advisor and, when appropri- Cadillac Concierge. ate, a Cadillac-trained dealer technician who can provide on-site...
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