CADILLAC LYRIC 2023 Owners Manual

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Regenerative Braking
Regenerative braking takes
some of the energy from the
moving vehicle and turns it
back into electrical energy.
This energy is then stored
back into the high voltage
battery system, contributing
to increased energy efficiency.
Regenerative power may be
limited when the battery is
near full charge or cold. See
“Regenerative Power Limited”
under Power Indicator Gauge
0111. Regenerative braking
supplements your vehicle’s
conventional brakes, especially
when going downhill. See Hill
and Mountain Roads 0200.
{Warning
Do not charge your vehicle’s
battery above an 80%
charge if you are going to
drive down long, steep
grades such as mountain
passes. This provides room
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Warning (Continued)
in the battery for
regenerative braking to
supplement your
conventional brakes during
the descent. This is
especially important when
towing a trailer, which puts
additional stress on your
vehicle’s braking system.
See“Charge Now” under
Charging 0123 for
information on setting
charge limits. See Hill and
Mountain Roads 0200 for
important information about
driving on grades.
The brake system uses
regenerative braking,
conventional hydraulic braking,
or a combination of both as
appropriate.
Regen on Demand
Applying the Regen on
Demand steering wheel paddle
requests additional
deceleration using
regenerative braking. The
deceleration request
increases as the paddle is
applied more. It works in D
(Drive). The accelerator pedal
can be used to manage
deceleration while using
Regen on Demand. See
One-Pedal Driving 0214.

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If the vehicle is brought to a
complete stop while the
Regen on Demand paddle is
applied, the vehicle will not
creep forward when the
paddle is released. The
accelerator pedal must be
pressed to move the vehicle
forward.
If the vehicle is on a steep
grade, the brake pedal must
be used to hold the vehicle.
When available regenerative
braking power is limited, the
hydraulic brakes may be
applied to make up the
difference.
Cruise control will turn off and
the brake lamps may come on
when this feature is activated.
Avoid using Regen on Demand
under slippery road conditions.
Use the brake pedal as the
primary braking device.Ride Control
Systems
Traction Control/
Electronic Stability
Control
System Operation
The vehicle has a Traction
Control System (TCS) and
StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability
Control (ESC). These systems
help limit wheel spin and assist
the driver in maintaining
control, especially on slippery
road conditions.
TCS activates if it senses any
of the drive wheels are
spinning or beginning to lose
traction. When this happens,
TCS applies the brakes to the
spinning wheels and reduces
vehicle power to limit
wheel spin.
StabiliTrak/ESC activates
when the vehicle senses a
difference between the
intended path and thedirection the vehicle is actually
traveling. StabiliTrak/ESC
selectively applies braking
pressure to one or more of
the vehicle wheel brakes to
assist the driver in keeping the
vehicle on the intended path.
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) is
also on automatically when the
vehicle is started. See Trailer
Sway Control (TSC)
0304.
If cruise control is being used
and traction control or
StabiliTrak/ESC begins to limit
wheel spin, cruise control will
disengage. Cruise control may
be turned back on when road
conditions allow.
Both systems come on
automatically when the vehicle
is started and begins to move.
The systems may be heard or
felt while they are operating
or while performing diagnostic
checks. This is normal and
does not mean there is a
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It is recommended to leave
both systems on for normal
driving conditions, but it may
be necessary to turn TCS off
if the vehicle gets stuck in
sand, mud, ice, or snow. See If
the Vehicle Is Stuck0202 and
“Turning the Systems Off and
On” later in this section.
The indicator light for both
systems is in the instrument
cluster. This light:
.Flashes when TCS is limiting
wheel spin
.Flashes when StabiliTrak/
ESC is activated
.Turns on and stay on when
either system is not working
See Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak Light 0119. If either system fails to turn on
or to activate, a message
displays in the Driver
Information Center (DIC), and
dcomes on and stays on to
indicate that the system is
inactive and is not assisting
the driver in maintaining
control. Adjust driving
accordingly.
If
dcomes on and stays on:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Turn the vehicle off and wait 15 seconds.
3. Start the vehicle.
4. Drive the vehicle.
If
dcomes on and stays on,
see your dealer as soon as
possible.
Turning the Systems Off
and On
Caution
Do not repeatedly brake or
accelerate heavily when TCS
is off. The vehicle driveline
could be damaged.
To turn Traction (TCS) on and
off, in the virtual controls app
on the infotainment home
screen, select Virtual Controls
> DRIVE & PARK > Traction
Control. To turn StabiliTrak/
ESC on or off, select
Tnext to
the Traction Control menu.
The following options appear:
.Traction Control Off
.Traction Control and
ESC Off
.Traction Control and
ESC On
The traction off light
i
displays in the instrument
cluster when the traction
control is turned off. When the
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on, the traction off lighti
displayed in the instrument
cluster will turn off. See
Traction Off Light0119.
If TCS is actively limiting wheel
spin when disabled, the
system will not turn off until
the wheels stop spinning.
To turn StabiliTrak/ESC off,
select
Tnext to the Traction
Control menu. Select the
Traction Control and ESC Off
option. The StabiliTrak/ESC
off light
gwill display in the
instrument cluster. See
StabiliTrak OFF Light 0119.
TCS cannot be on when
StabiliTrak/ESC is off.
StabiliTrak/ESC will
automatically turn on if the
vehicle exceeds 56 km/h
(35 mph) and cannot be turned
off again until speed is
reduced. Traction control will
remain off.
The vehicle has a Trailer Sway
Control (TSC) feature and a
Hill Start Assist (HSA) feature. See Trailer Sway Control
(TSC)
0304 or
Hill Start Assist (HSA) 0218.
Entering Teen Driver will
automatically enable both TCS
and StabiliTrak/ESC, and
prevent these safety features
from being turned off. See
Teen Driver 0178.
Adding accessories can affect
the vehicle performance. See
Accessories and Modifications
0 308.Driver Mode Control
Driver Mode Control allows
the driver to adjust the overall
driving experience by selecting
different modes. Driver Mode
Control has the following
modes: Tour, Sport, Snow/Ice,
and a customizable mode: My
mode. Driver mode availability
and affected vehicle
subsystems are dependent
upon trim level, region, and
optional features. If the vehicle is in Tour mode,
My mode, or Sport mode it will
stay in that mode through
future on/off cycles. If the
vehicle is in Snow/Ice mode, it
will return to Tour mode when
the vehicle is restarted. When
each mode is selected, a
unique and persistent
indicator is displayed in the
instrument cluster.
Mode Activation
To activate each mode, open
the Drive Mode App on the
infotainment home screen.
Activate each mode by
selecting the mode icon.
Mode Descriptions
Tour Mode :
Use for normal
city and highway driving to
provide a smooth ride. This
setting provides balance
between comfort and
handling.
Sport Mode : Use where road
conditions or personal
preference demand a more
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mode improves vehicle
handling and acceleration on
dry pavement. When active,
Sport mode modifies steering
efforts, pedal tuning, electric
vehicle sound enhancement
(EVSE), adaptive cruise
control, and suspension
tuning, if equipped.
Snow/Ice Mode :Snow/Ice
mode improves vehicle
acceleration on snow covered
roads. When active, Snow/Ice
mode adjusts pedal tuning to
optimize traction on slippery
surfaces. This can affect the
acceleration on dry asphalt.
Snow/Ice mode also modifies
electric All-Wheel Drive
(eAWD) and steering.
My Mode : My mode is used to
personalize everyday driving.
This mode allows the driver to
configure the vehicle
subsystem settings to their
driving preferences. My mode
remains active across on/off
cycles. Through the infotainment
display, the following vehicle
subsystems may be available
for customization in this mode:
Acceleration Feel :
Relaxed,
Tour, Sport
Brake Feel : Tour, Sport
Steering : Tour, Sport
Motor Sound : Tour, Sport
For a more detailed
description of each selectable
option, refer to “Drive Mode
Customization.”
Drive Mode Customization
The vehicle is equipped to
modify the following settings
based on vehicle content.
Through the infotainment
home screen, select Settings >
Vehicle > Drive Mode
Customization to personalize
My mode. These settings will
be retained over each on/off
cycle, and do not have to be
reset each time the vehicle is
started. Acceleration Feel :
Choose
how responsive you want
acceleration to feel. You can
adjust the accelerator pedal to
provide increased power.
Brake Feel : Brake response
settings adjust the brake
pedal response. Brake pedal
feel is less sensitive at lower
settings and more sensitive at
higher settings.
Motor Sound : Customize how
your vehicle sounds when you
are accelerating. Your electric
motor remains quiet outside
but the sound you hear inside
changes as you drive faster or
slower.
Steering : Choose how
responsive you want the
steering to feel. You can set
the steering wheel to provide
more feedback, which requires
more steering effort.

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Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise
Control (Advanced)
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
allows the cruise control set
speed and following gap to be
selected. Read this entire
section before using this
system. The following gap is
the following time (or distance)
between your vehicle and a
vehicle detected directly
ahead in your path, moving in
the same direction. If no
vehicle is detected in your
path, ACC works like regular
cruise control. ACC uses a
camera and radar sensor(s) to
detect other vehicles. See
Radio Frequency Statement
0395.
If a vehicle is detected in your
path, ACC can apply
acceleration or limited,
moderate braking to maintain
the selected following gap. To
disengage ACC, apply the
brake. If ACC is controlling the vehicle speed when the
Traction Control System (TCS)
or StabiliTrak/Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system
activates, ACC may
automatically disengage. See
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control
0221. When
road conditions allow ACC to
be safely used, ACC can be
turned back on.
Disabling the TCS or
StabiliTrak/ESC system will
disengage and prevent
engagement of ACC.
ACC can reduce the need for
you to frequently brake and
accelerate, especially when
used on expressways,
freeways, and interstate
highways. When used on other
roads, you may need to take
over the control of braking or
acceleration more often.
{Warning
ACC has limited braking
ability and may not have
time to slow the vehicle
down enough to avoid a
collision with another vehicle
you are following. This can
occur when vehicles
suddenly slow or stop
ahead, or enter your lane.
Also see “Alerting the
Driver” later in this section.
Complete attention is
always required while driving
and you should be ready to
take action and apply the
brakes. See Defensive
Driving 0196.
{Warning
ACC will not detect or brake
for children, pedestrians,
animals, or other objects.
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Warning (Continued)
Do not use ACC when:
.On winding and hilly roads
or when the camera
sensor is blocked by snow,
ice, or dirt. The system
may not detect a vehicle
ahead. Keep the
windshield and headlamps
clean.
.When visibility is poor due
to rain, snow, fog, dirt,
insect residue, or dust;
when other foreign
objects obscure the
camera’s view; or when
the vehicle in front or
oncoming traffic causes
additional environmental
obstructions, such as road
spray. ACC performance is
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Warning (Continued)
.On slippery roads where
fast changes in tire
traction can cause
excessive wheel slip
.With extremely heavy
cargo loaded in the cargo
area or rear seat
.When towing a trailer
J:Press to turn the system
on or off. The indicator turns
white on the instrument
cluster when ACC is
turned on. RES+ :
Press briefly to resume
the previous set speed or to
increase vehicle speed if ACC
is already activated. To
increase speed by about
1 km/h (1 mph), press RES+ to
the first detent. To increase
speed to the next 5 km/h
(5 mph) mark on the
speedometer, press RES+ to
the second detent.
SET– :Press briefly to set the
speed and activate ACC or to
decrease vehicle speed if ACC
is already activated. To
decrease speed by about
1 km/h (1 mph), press SET– the
first detent. To decrease
speed to the next 5 km/h
(5 mph) mark on the
speedometer, press SET– to
the second detent.
*: Press to disengage ACC
without erasing the selected
set speed.
[: Press to select a
following gap setting for ACC
of Far, Medium, or Near.

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The speedometer reading can
be displayed in either English
or metric units. See
Instrument Cluster0108. The
increment value used depends
on the units displayed.
Switching Between ACC and
Regular Cruise Control
To switch between ACC and
regular cruise control, press
and hold
*. A Driver
Information Center (DIC)
message displays. See Vehicle
Messages 0134.
ACC IndicatorRegular Cruise
Control
Indicator
When ACC is engaged, a
green
oindicator will be lit on
the instrument cluster and the
following gap will be displayed.
When the regular cruise control is engaged, a green
J
indicator will be lit on the
instrument cluster; the
following gap will not display.
It is recommended to switch
from ACC to regular cruise
control only, when there are
no vehicles ahead of your
vehicle.
When the vehicle is turned on,
the cruise control mode will be
set to the last mode used
before the vehicle was
turned off.
{Warning
Always check the cruise
control indicator on the
instrument cluster to
determine which mode
cruise control is in before
using the feature. If ACC is
not active, the vehicle will
not automatically brake for
other vehicles, which could
cause a crash if the brakes
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Warning (Continued)
are not applied manually.
You and others could be
seriously injured or killed.
Setting Adaptive Cruise
Control
If
Jis on when not in use, it
could get pressed and go into
ACC when not desired. Keep
Joff when cruise is not
being used.
Select the set speed desired
for ACC. This is the vehicle
speed when no vehicle is
detected in your path.
While the vehicle is moving,
ACC will not set at a speed
below a minimum speed,
although it can be resumed.
If equipped with Super Cruise,
this minimum speed is 5 km/h
(3 mph), otherwise, it is
25 km/h (15 mph). The minimum
allowable set speed is 25 km/h
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To set ACC while moving:1. Press
J.
2. Get up to the desired speed.
3. Press and release SET–.
4. Remove foot from the accelerator pedal.
After ACC is set, it may
immediately apply the brakes if
a vehicle ahead is detected
closer than the selected
following gap.
ACC can also be set while the
vehicle is stopped if ACC is on
and the brake pedal is applied.
The ACC indicator displays on
the instrument cluster. When
ACC is turned on, the indicator
will be lit white. When ACC is
engaged, the indicator will be
lit green. Be mindful of speed limits,
surrounding traffic speeds,
and weather conditions when
selecting the set speed.
Resuming a Set Speed
If the ACC is set at a desired
speed and then the brakes are
applied, ACC is disengaged
without erasing the set speed
from memory.
To begin using ACC again,
press RES+ up briefly.
If the vehicle is moving more
than 5 km/h (3 mph), it returns
to the previous set speed.
If the vehicle is stopped with
the brake pedal applied, press
RES+ and release the brake
pedal. ACC will hold the vehicle
until RES+ or the accelerator
pedal is pressed.
A green ACC indicator and the
set speed display on the
instrument cluster. The vehicle
ahead indicator may be
flashing if a vehicle ahead was
present and moved. See
“Approaching and Following a
Vehicle”
later in this section.
Once ACC has resumed, the
vehicle speed will increase to
the set speed under the
following conditions:
.There is no vehicle ahead.
.The vehicle ahead is beyond
the selected following gap.
.The vehicle speed is not
being limited because of a
sharp turn.
Increasing Speed While ACC
Is at a Set Speed
If ACC is already activated, do
one of the following:
.Use the accelerator to get
to the higher speed. Briefly
press and release SET– and
release the accelerator
pedal. The vehicle will now
cruise at the higher speed.
When the accelerator pedal
is pressed, ACC will not
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overridden, the ACC
indicator will turn blue on the
instrument cluster.
.Press and hold RES+ until
the desired set speed is
displayed, then release it.
.To increase speed in smaller
increments, press RES+ to
the first detent. For each
press, the vehicle goes
about 1 km/h (1 mph) faster.
.To increase speed in larger
increments, press RES+ to
the second detent. For each
press, the vehicle speed
increases to the next 5 km/h
(5 mph) mark on the
speedometer.
The set speed can also be
increased while the vehicle is
stopped if:
.stopped with the brake
pedal applied, press RES+
until the desired set speed is
displayed.
.ACC is holding the vehicle at
a stop and there is another
vehicle directly ahead,
pressing RES+ will increase
the set speed.
.and when pressing RES+
there is no longer a vehicle
ahead or the vehicle ahead is
pulling away and the brake is
not applied with cause the
ACC to resume.
When it is determined that
there is no vehicle ahead or
the vehicle ahead is beyond
the selected following gap,
then the vehicle speed will
increase to the set speed.
Reducing Speed While ACC Is
at a Set Speed
If ACC is already activated, do
one of the following:
.Use the brake to get to the
desired lower speed.
Release the brake and press
SET–. The vehicle will now
cruise at the lower speed.
.Press and hold SET– until
the desired lower speed is
reached, then release it.
.To decrease speed in
smaller increments, press
SET− to the first detent. For
each press, the vehicle goes
about 1 km/h or (1 mph)
slower.
.To decrease speed in larger
increments, press SET− to
the second detent. For each
press, the vehicle speed
decreases to the next
5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the
speedometer.
The set speed can also be
decreased while the vehicle is
stopped.
If stopped with the brake
applied, press or hold SET−
until the desired set speed is
displayed.
Selecting the Follow
Distance Gap
When a slower moving vehicle
is detected ahead within the
selected following gap, ACC