charging battery CADILLAC CT6 2018 1.G Owners Manual

Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-11292458) -
2018 - crc - 2/14/17
INTRODUCTION 3
{Warning
Warning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.
A circle with a slash through it is a
safety symbol which means“Do Not,”
“Do not do this,” or“Do not let this
happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and
labels that use symbols instead of
text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specific
component, control, message, gauge,
or indicator.
M:
Shown when the owner’s manual
has additional instructions or
information.
*: Shown when the service manual
has additional instructions or
information.
0: Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“see page.”
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that
may be found on the vehicle and what
they mean. See the features in this
manual for information.
9: Airbag Readiness Light
#:Air Conditioning
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$:Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System (12-Volt
Battery)
I: Cruise Control
`:Do Not Puncture
^:Do Not Service
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
g: First Responder
_:Flame/Fire Prohibited
.:Fuel Gauge
+: Fuses
3:Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
_: High Voltage
j: LATCH System Child Restraints
*:Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
O:Power
/:Remote Vehicle Start
>:Seat Belt Reminders
h:Start/Stop
7: Tire Pressure Monitor
d:Traction Control/StabiliTrak
a:Under Pressure
M: Windshield Washer Fluid

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IN BRIEF 9
If equipped, pressQto lock the
fuel door.
Lock and unlock feedback can be
personalized. See Vehicle
Personalization 0170.
Press
Xtwice quickly to open the
trunk.
Press
7and release to initiate vehicle
locator.
Press and hold
7for more than
three seconds to sound the panic
alarm.
Press
7again to cancel the panic
alarm.
See Keys 034 and Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 035.
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped, the engine can be started
from outside of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Press and releaseQon the RKE
transmitter. 2. Immediately, press and hold
/
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash.
3. Start the vehicle normally after entering.
When the vehicle starts, the parking
lamps will turn on.
For the PLUG-IN vehicle, the engine
will only start if needed for warming
functions or high voltage battery
charging.
Remote start can be extended.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of
the following:
. Press and hold
/until the
parking lamps turn off.
. Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
. Turn the vehicle on and then off.
See Remote Vehicle Start 042.
Door Locks
Keyless Access
Press the button on the door handle
and pull the handle when the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
within 1 m (3 ft). See Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 035.
Manual Operation
From outside, use the key in the
driver door. The key lock cylinder is
covered by a cap. See Door Locks043.
From the inside rear doors, push down
on the door lock knob on top of the
door. To unlock a door, pull once on
the door handle to unlock it, and
again to open it.
Power Door Locks
From outside, pressQorKon the
RKE transmitter.

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IN BRIEF 27
SeeBattery - North America 0324 for
important safety information. If an
airbag has inflated, see What Will You
See after an Airbag Inf lates? 089.
Only a trained service technician with
the proper knowledge and tools
should inspect, test, or replace the
high voltage battery. See your dealer if
either the 12-volt battery or the high
voltage battery needs service.
Charging
This section explains the process for
charging the high voltage battery. Do
not allow the vehicle to remain in
temperature extremes for long periods
without being driven or plugged in.
It is recommended that the vehicle be
plugged in when temperatures are
below 0 °C (32 °F) and above 32 °C
(90 °F) to maximize high voltage
battery life.
When using the portable charge cord
included with the vehicle, it will take
approximately 20 hours to charge the
vehicle with the 8 amp AC current
setting or 12.5 hours using the
12 amp AC current setting. When
using a charging station capable of 16 amps or more, it will take
approximately 4.5 hours to charge the
vehicle. Charge times will vary with
outside temperature. There are three
ways to program how the vehicle is
charged. See
Programmable Charging
(PLUG-IN Only) 0152.
The charging system may run fans
and pumps that result in sounds from
the vehicle while it is turned off.
Additional unexpected clicking sounds
may be caused by the electrical
devices used while charging.
While the charge cord is plugged into
the vehicle, the vehicle cannot be
driven.
Charging
Start Charge
A portable charge cord used to charge
the vehicle high voltage battery is
stored in the trunk under the load
floor. 1. Place the vehicle in P (Park) with the ignition off.
2. Push the rearward edge of the charge port door in and release
to open the door. In cold weather conditions, ice
may form around the charge port
door. Remove ice from the area
before attempting to open or
close the charge port door.
3. Open the trunk. Lift the load floor cover and remove the
charge cord.
4. Plug the charge cord into the electrical outlet. See Electrical
Requirements for Battery Charging
(PLUG-IN Only) 0285. Verify the
charge cord status. See Charge
Cord (PLUG-IN Only) 0279. Select
the appropriate charge level
using the Charge Limit
Preference screen on the
infotainment display. See “Charge
Limit Selection ”under
Programmable Charging (PLUG-IN
Only) 0152.

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IN BRIEF 29
{Danger
Improper use of portable electric
vehicle charge cords may cause a
fire, electrical shock, or burns, and
may result in damage to property,
serious injury, or death.. Do not use extension cords,
multi-outlet power strips,
splitters, grounding adaptors,
surge protectors, or similar
devices.
. Do not use an electrical outlet
that is worn or damaged,
or will not hold the plug
firmly in place.
. Do not use an electrical outlet
that is not properly grounded.
. Do not use an electrical outlet
that is on a circuit with other
electrical loads.
Charge Cord Status Indicators
See Charge Cord (PLUG-IN Only) 0279.
Charge Level Selection
Charge level selection can be made
using the Charge Limit Preference
screen on the infotainment display.
See “Charge Limit Selection ”under
Programmable Charging (PLUG-IN Only)
0 152.
{Warning
Using a charge level that exceeds
the electrical circuit or electrical
outlet capacity may start a fire or
damage the electrical circuit. Use
the lowest charge level until a
qualified electrician inspects the
electrical circuit capacity. Use the
lowest charge level if the electrical
circuit or electrical outlet capacity
is not known.
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 in
the high voltage battery system, contributing to increased energy
efficiency. See
Regenerative Braking
(PLUG-IN Only) 0237.
Service
{Warning
Never try to do your own service on
high voltage components. You can
be injured and the vehicle can be
damaged if you try to do your own
service work. Service and repair of
these high voltage components
should only be performed by a
trained service technician with the
proper knowledge and tools. See
Doing Your Own Service Work 0298.

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IN BRIEF 33
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.
Use the heated seat feature and the
heated steering wheel instead of
climate settings. Heating the seat and
steering wheel uses less energy than
heating the vehicle interior.
Use remote start to heat or cool the
interior when the vehicle is plugged in
to maximize the electric range by
utilizing electricity from the electrical
outlet.
In hot weather, avoid parking in direct
sunlight or use sunshades inside the
vehicle.
Turn off the front and rear window
defog/defrost when they are no longer
needed.
Avoid driving with the windows open
at highway speeds.
Vehicle Charging/Maintenance
Charging
Keep the vehicle plugged in, even
when fully charged, to keep the
battery temperature ready for the next
drive. This is important when outside
temperatures are extremely hot
or cold.
Maintenance
Always keep the tires properly inflated
and the vehicle properly aligned.
The weight of excess cargo in the
vehicle affects efficiency and range.
Avoid carrying more than is needed.
If fuel is not regularly used, consider
keeping the fuel tank only one-third
full. Excess fuel weight impacts
efficiency and range.
For fuel recommendations, seeFuel
0 286.
Avoid unnecessary use of electrical
accessories. Power used for functions
other than propelling the vehicle will
reduce EV range. Using a rooftop carrier will reduce
efficiency due to additional weight
and drag.
Roadside Service
U.S.: 1-800-224-1400
Canada: 1-800-882-1112
TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438
New Cadillac owners are automatically
enrolled in the Roadside Service
Program.
See
Roadside Service 0411.

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42 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped, this feature allows the
engine to be started from outside the
vehicle.
For the PLUG-IN vehicle, the engine
will only start if needed for warming
functions or high voltage battery
charging.
/:This button will be on the RKE
transmitter if the vehicle has remote
start.
The climate control system will use
the previous settings during a remote
start. The rear window defogger may
come on during remote start based on
cold ambient conditions. The rear
defog indicator light does not come on
during remote start.
If equipped, the heated seats and
heated steering wheel or ventilated
seats may come on when enabled in
vehicle personalization. See Vehicle
Personalization 0170.
If equipped, the heated and ventilated
front seats may also come on when
the vehicle personalization setting is
enabled. See Heated and Ventilated
Front Seats 072. Laws in some local communities may
restrict the use of remote starters. For
example, some laws may require a
person using remote start to have the
vehicle in view. Check local
regulations for any requirements.
If your vehicle is low on fuel, do not
use the remote start feature. The
vehicle may run out of fuel.
The RKE transmitter range may be
shorter while the vehicle is running.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
0
35.
Starting the Engine Using Remote
Start
1. Press and release
Qon the RKE
transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold
/
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash. This
confirms the request to remote
start the vehicle has been
received. During the remote start, the
doors will be locked and the
parking lamps will remain on as
long as the engine is running.
The engine will shut off after
10 minutes unless a time
extension is done or the vehicle
is started.
3. Press the brake pedal and start the vehicle to drive.
Extending Engine Run Time
The engine run time can also be
extended by another 10 minutes,
if during the first 10 minutes
Steps 1 and 2 are repeated while the
engine is still running. An extension
can be requested 30 seconds after
starting. This provides a total of
20 minutes.
The remote start can only be
extended once.
When the remote start is extended,
the second 10 minute period is added
on to the first 10 minutes for a total
of 20 minutes.

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90 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS
{Warning
When an airbag inflates, there may
be dust in the air. This dust could
cause breathing problems for
people with a history of asthma or
other breathing trouble. To avoid
this, everyone in the vehicle should
get out as soon as it is safe to do
so. If you have breathing problems
but cannot get out of the vehicle
after an airbag inflates, then get
fresh air by opening a window or a
door. If you experience breathing
problems following an airbag
deployment, you should seek
medical attention.
The vehicle has a feature that may
automatically unlock the doors, turn
on the interior lamps and hazard
warning flashers, and shut off the fuel
system after the airbags inflate. The
feature may also activate, without
airbag inflation, after an event that
exceeds a predetermined threshold.
You can lock the doors, turn off the interior lamps, and turn off the hazard
warning flashers by using the controls
for those features.
{Warning
A crash severe enough to inflate the
airbags may have also damaged
important functions in the vehicle,
such as the fuel system, brake and
steering systems, etc. Even if the
vehicle appears to be drivable after
a moderate crash, there may be
concealed damage that could make
it difficult to safely operate the
vehicle.
Use caution if you should attempt
to restart the engine after a crash
has occurred.
PLUG-IN vehicles have a high voltage
battery and a standard 12-volt battery.
If an airbag inflates or the vehicle has
been in a crash, the vehicle's sensing
system may shut down the high
voltage system. When this occurs, the
high voltage battery is disconnected
and the vehicle is not charging the
12-volt battery or the electrical system. The vehicle may start but it
shuts down once the 12-volt battery is
depleted. The airbag readiness light
and/or the 12-volt battery warning
light are displayed. Before the vehicle
can be operated again, it must be
serviced at your dealer.
In many crashes severe enough to
inflate the airbag, windshields are
broken by vehicle deformation.
Additional windshield breakage may
also occur from the front outboard
passenger airbag.
.
Airbags are designed to inflate
only once. After an airbag inflates,
you will need some new parts for
the airbag system. If you do not
get them, the airbag system will
not be there to help protect you in
another crash. A new system will
include airbag modules and
possibly other parts. The service
manual for the vehicle covers the
need to replace other parts.

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Instruments and
Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . 119
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . 119
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . 119
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . 120
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Instrument Cluster (Base
Level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) . . . . 130
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Battery Gauge (High Voltage) . . . 135
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Power Indicator Gauge
(PLUG-IN Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Boost Gauge (Performance Configuration Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge (Base
Level Cluster Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Engine Oil Temperature Gauge (Performance
Configuration Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Voltmeter Gauge (Base Level Cluster Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . 141
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Service Vehicle Soon Light (PLUG-IN Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Brake System Warning Light . . . . 145
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . 145
Service Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Sport Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Winter Driving Mode Light . . . . . . 146 Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH)
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light . . . 147
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . 147
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . . . . 147
Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Traction Control System (TCS)/ StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . 149
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 150
Auto Stop Mode (Uplevel Cluster) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Vehicle Ready Light (PLUG-IN Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Information Displays
Power Flows (PLUG-IN Only) . . . . 152
Programmable Charging (PLUG-IN Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Energy Information (PLUG-IN Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

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132 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
The PLUG-IN instrument cluster
displays a preview of information that
includes electric range, charging,
odometer, and battery status. This
happens upon entry when the driver
door is opened before starting the
vehicle. This preview will dismiss after
starting the vehicle or soon after
closing the driver door.
There are several screens that may
display depending on the current
charging status.
The 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.
Reconfigurable Instrument
Cluster
The cluster display layout can be
changed.
Balanced Configuration
The Balanced configuration has three
interactive display zones: one in the
center of each of the gauges.
Enhanced Configuration
The Enhanced configuration has three
interactive display zones.
Performance Configuration (If Equipped)
The Performance configuration has
two interactive display zones.
Use the five-way control on the right
side of the steering wheel to move
between the different display zones
and scroll through the different
displays.
To change the cluster configuration:
1. Find the Options page in one of the interactive display zones on
the cluster.
2. Press SEL to enter the Options menu.
3. Scroll down to highlight Display Layout. Then press SEL to
select it.

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Battery Gauge (High
Voltage)
This gauge shows the high voltage
battery charge level.
The arrow next to the battery symbol
points to the side of the vehicle the
charge port is on.
SeePlug-In Charging (PLUG-IN Only)
0 274.
Fuel Gauge
Base Level Standard Theme
Uplevel Balanced Configuration
When the ignition is on, the fuel
gauge indicates about how much fuel
is left in the tank.
There is an arrow near the fuel gauge
pointing to the side of the vehicle the
fuel door is on.
When the indicator nears empty, the
low fuel light comes on. There still is
a little fuel left, but the vehicle should
be refueled soon.