ECO mode CADILLAC ELR 2014 Convenience & Personalization Guide

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Cruise Control/Voice Recognition/Forward Collision Alert/Heated Steering Wheel Buttons
Electric Parking Brake Switch
Instrument Cluster/Driver Information Center
Regen on Demand™ Paddles (behind steering wheel)
Audio Steering Wheel Controls/ 5-way Control
Power Rake/ Telescope Steering Wheel Control
POWER Button
Traction Control and StabiliTrak Button/ Drive Mode Control
Turn Signal Lever/ Pedestrian Safety Signal Lever/Exterior Lamps Control
Memory Seat Buttons
Door Latch Button
Review this guide for an overview of some important features in your Cadillac ELR. Some optional equipment (denoted by ♦) described in this guide may not be included in your vehicle. More detailed information can be found in your Owner Manual.
Instrument Panel Controls
Charging Status Indicator
Heated Seat Buttons
Climate Controls
Windshield Wipers Lever
Hazard Warning Flashers/Lane Departure Warning Buttons
CUE Touch Screen
Glove Box/ Parking Assist Buttons
Audio System Controls
Power Mirror and Window Controls

POWER Button
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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 POWER button. A power ON audio cue will sound.
The vehicle will not shift out of Park and will display a Charge Cord Connected message if the vehicle is still plugged in.
When ON, the instrument cluster will display an active battery and fuel gauge. The engine will start only if needed.
The READY READY light will display on the instrument cluster when the vehicle is ready to be driven.
Stopping the Vehicle/OFF
Shift to Park and then press the POWER button. A power OFF audio cue will sound.
Note: The air conditioning compressor, pumps and fan may run at any time, even when the vehicle is OFF, to cool or warm the high voltage propulsion battery.
Pressing and holding the POWER button for more than five seconds without pressing the brake pedal will place the vehicle in Service Only \
Mode. The instruments and audio systems will operate as they do with the vehicle ON, but the vehicle will not be able to be driven. Press the
POWER button again to turn off the vehicle.
Conditions for the Engine Starting
When vehicle power is ON, the engine may start indepen-dent of the vehicle being plugged in or completely charged. Conditions that may cause the engine to start include:
• High voltage propulsion battery charge is low
• High voltage propulsion battery temperature is hot or cold
• Cold ambient temperatures
• Hood is open
• Engine and Fuel Maintenance Modes (occur only if the engine has had very limited operation over a long period)
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Remote Keyless Entry

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Efficiency
Driving Style
Your driving style plays a large role in the efficiency of the vehicle. Avoid rapid acceleration or deceleration to help maximize energy efficiency and range. Electric range is maximized at 50 mph and below; higher speeds use more energy and significantly reduce electric range.
Driver-Selected Operating Modes
Press the MODE button on the center console to scroll through a menu of operating modes when more performance is needed. After three seconds, the highlighted mode will become active.
Tour (Default) – Use in normal driving conditions for efficient operation; is active each time the vehicle is started.
Sport – Increases throttle response and adjusts
steering and suspension settings for a sportier driving experience.
Mountain – Use when planning to drive in mountainous terrain (long grades of 5% or higher); reserves battery power to maintain higher speeds on steep grades.
Hold – Use to preserve electric range for later use. Range-extending operation will engage.

Efficiency Gauge
Use the 5-way control to select an instrument
cluster theme that
displays the green ring or leaf indicator.
While driving, try to keep the ring green or the leaf in the center of the gauge. The ring will turn yellow or the leaf will move up or down during inefficient acceleration or aggressive braking, depending on the cluster theme.
Regen on Demand™
Regen on Demand temporarily regenerates energy from the vehicle’s momentum and stores it in the high voltage propulsion battery for later use.
To activate Regen on Demand, pull and hold either paddle on the back of the steering wheel without pressing the brake pedal or accelerator pedal.
While pulling either paddle, the vehicle will begin to decelerate using regenerative braking. Regen on Demand is deactivated once the paddles are released, or the brake pedal or accelerator pedal is pressed.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Drive Modes

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Efficiency
Information Displays
Touch the Energy icon on the center stack touch screen and then touch the Flow, Charging, or Energy Info icons at the bottom of the screen to display the desired energy information.
Power Flow
The Power Flow screens indicate the current system operating condition, showing the power flow between the high voltage propulsion battery, electric drive unit and eng\
ine. Each component is highlighted when it is active.
Charging
The Charging screens show the Charge Level and Charge Mode status. The v\
ehicle has three programmable charge modes:
• Immediately upon plug-in
• Delayed based on departure time
• Delayed based on electric rates and departure time
Charge Complete times are estimates and most accurate at moderate temperatures. The Charge Level and Charge Mode can be changed by touching the green text. See Cha\
rging (page 16).
Energy Information
The Energy Info screens show the Energy Usage (Electric Mode and Extend\
ed-Range Mode) since the last time the vehicle was fully recharged and the Lifetime Fuel Economy of the vehicle.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
Information Displays

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Climate Controls
Touch the Climate icon on the center stack touch screen to view and adjust the climate control settings.
Press AUTO on the center stack to have the system operate automatically.
Note: Under certain conditions, the engine will start to provide full heat and defrost capability.
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
Optimal efficiency is achieved with the heat, air conditioning and fan turned off.
Touch the climate mode settings to adjust the impact the
climate control system has on the vehicle’s efficiency.
The most efficient operation is in the following order:
• MIN – electric cabin heating/cooling is off
• ECO – limits cabin heating/cooling to balance comfort with energy use
• MAX – provides the most cabin heating/cooling but uses the most energy
Use the heated seats and heated steering wheel to reduce the demand on the cabin heating system. Heating the seats and steering wheel uses less energy than heating the vehicle interior.
See Climate Controls in your Owner Manual.
Climate Controls

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Start Charging
The provided 120-volt travel charge cord is located in the storage compartment under the cargo floor.
1. With the vehicle parked, select the Charging icon at the bottom of the Energy screen on t\
he touch screen.
2. Review the selected Charge Level and Charge Mode. Touch the green text i\
f an increased Charging Level or different Charge Mode is desired. Use the reduced char\
ge level until a
qualified electrician inspects your electrical circuit capacity, or if the electrical circuit or socket capacity is not known. Once the Charge Level and Charge Mode are selected, turn off the vehicle.
Note: The Charge Level selection returns to the reduced level each time the ve\
hicle is driven.
3. Remove the charge cord from the trunk and plug it into an electrical outlet. DO NOT PLUG INTO AN EXTENSION CORD. The charge cord indicator should be green. Where possible, secure the charge cord to the wall.
4. Press and release the rear edge of the charge port door, located just in\
front of the driver’s door, to open the door. Plug the charge cord into the charge port.
5. The Charging Status Indicator on the instrument panel illuminates green and the horn chirps when properly connected. The side mirror lights illuminate green and may flash (if activated).See Charging Status.
Note: Immediately after plugging in, the Charging Status Indicator on the inst\
rument panel may be yellow for a few seconds before turning green. The charging system may run fans and pumps when the vehicle is turned off.
If the Charge Cord Theft Alert has been enabled, it is armed automatical\
ly when the vehicle is locked with the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter.
Note: When the theft alert is armed, the alarm will sound when the plug is dis\
connected from the locked vehicle. To change the charge cord theft alert option, go to Energy in the Vehicle Settings menu.
To temporarily override a delayed charge event, remove and reconnect the charge cord into the vehicle within five seconds. The
vehicle will begin charging immediately.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.