instrument panel 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

Low Ground Clearance
The low ground clear-ance of the ELR aids its aerodynamic efficiency. As a result, the flexible air deflector under the front fascia (bumper) may contact a parking block or curb if the vehicle is parked too closely. Use care when parking to avoid damage.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner Manual.
Electric Parking Brake
To apply the parking brake, pull the Parking Brake switch on the left side of the instrument panel.
To release the parking brake, with the ignition in the ON or Accessory position, press the brake pedal and press the
Parking Brake switch.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Pedestrian Safety Signal
The vehicle is equipped with an automatic sound generator and a manual alert. The automatic sound is generated at speeds below 20 mph to indicate the vehicle’s presence to pedestrians.
To activate the additional manual alert, with the vehicle in gear, pull the turn signal lever toward you. The high-beam headlamps will flash and a soft-note alert will sound.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
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ParkingFueling
Filling the Fuel Tank
1. With the vehicle OFF, press the Fuel Door button, located on the driver’s door, for one
second. The Wait to Refuel message will display on the instrument cluster.
2. When the Ready to Refuel message displays, the fuel door on the passenger’s side of the vehicle will unlock. It will not open automatically.
3. Press and release the rear edge of the fuel door; it will pop open slightly. Open the door to refuel the vehicle.
Fuel
Use premium fuel with an octane rating of 91 or higher.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.

Battery
The ELR is powered by a lithium-ion high voltage battery pack, which holds its charge efficiently and has no memory effect (so it doesn’t have to be run down completely before recharging). Keep the vehicle plugged in, even when fully charged, to keep the battery temperature ready for the next drive.
Charging Time
The ELR can be programmed for three charging modes: Immediately upon plug-in; Delayed based on departure time; and Delayed (Electric Rate and Departure Time).
Using a 120-volt standard outlet will take approximately 12.5 hours to charge the ELR at the 12 amp setting, or 18 hours at the 8 amp default setting. Using a 240-volt charging station will take approximately 5 hours. Charge times will vary with outside temperature.
Touch the Energy icon on the touch screen and then touch the Charging icon to view the current Charge Level and Charge Mode status.
Touch the green Charge Level text to select a different charge level.
Touch the green Charge Mode text to select a different charge mode.
Charging Status
Charging Status Indicators are located on the instru-ment panel near the
windshield and in the side mirrors (if activated).
Charging Status Indicator (Instrument Panel)
• Solid green with single horn chirp – Vehicle is plugged in; battery is charging
• Slow (long pulse) flashing green with double horn chirp – Vehicle is plugged in; battery charging is delayed
• Fast (short pulse) flashing green – Vehicle is plugged in; battery is fully charged
• Solid yellow – Vehicle is plugged in; not charging
• No light – Vehicle is not plugged in OR there is an issue with the charger or outlet
• No light and repetitive horn chirps – Electricity was
interrupted before charging was completed
Charging Status Indicator (Side Mirrors)
• Solid green – Battery is charging; charging is less than half complete
• Fast flashing green – Charging is more than half complete
• Slow flashing green – Charging is nearly complete
• No light – Not charging
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
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Charging
Charging Basics

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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.