CADILLAC ELR 2016 Owners Manual

Cadillac ELR Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9087644) -
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220 Driving and Operating
When the System Does Not
Seem to Work Properly
The LCA system requires some
driving for the system to calibrate to
maximum performance. This
calibration may occur more quickly if
the vehicle is driving on a straight
highway road with traffic and
roadside objects (e.g., guardrails,
barriers).
LCA displays may not come on
when passing a vehicle quickly or
for a stopped vehicle. LCA may alert
to objects attached to the vehicle,
such as a bicycle, or object
extending out to either side of the
vehicle. Attached objects may also
interfere with the detection of
vehicles. This is normal system
operation; the vehicle does not need
service.
LCA may not always alert the driver
to vehicles in the next lane over,
especially in wet conditions or when
driving on sharp curves. The system
does not need to be serviced. The
system may light up due to
guardrails, signs, trees, shrubs, andother non-moving objects. This is
normal system operation; the
vehicle does not need service.
LCA may not operate when the LCA
sensors in the left or right corners of
the rear bumper are covered with
mud, dirt, snow, ice, or slush, or in
heavy rainstorms. For cleaning
instructions, see "Washing the
Vehicle" under
Exterior Care0308.
If the DIC still displays the system
unavailable message after cleaning
both sides of the vehicle toward the
rear corners of the vehicle, see your
dealer.
If the LCA displays do not light up
when moving vehicles are in the
side blind zone or rapidly
approaching this zone and the
system is clean, the system may
need service. Take the vehicle to
your dealer.
When LCA is disabled for any
reason other than the driver turning
it off, the Lane Change Alert On
option will not be available on the
personalization menu.
Radio Frequency Information
See Radio Frequency
Statement 0343.
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)
LDW may help avoid crashes due to
unintentional lane departures. It may
provide an alert if the vehicle is
crossing a lane marker without
using a turn signal in that direction.
LDW uses a camera sensor to
detect the lane markings at speeds
of 56 km/h (35 mph) or greater.
{Warning
The LDW system does not steer
the vehicle. The LDW system
may not:
. Provide enough time to
avoid a crash.
. Detect lane markings under
poor weather or visibility
conditions. This can occur if
the windshield or
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headlamps are blocked by
dirt, snow, or ice; if they are
not in proper condition; or if
the sun shines directly into
the camera.
. Detect road edges.
. Detect lanes on winding or
hilly roads.
If LDW only detects lane
markings on one side of the road,
it will only warn you when
departing the lane on the side
where it has detected a lane
marking. Always keep your
attention on the road and
maintain proper vehicle position
within the lane, or vehicle
damage, injury, or death could
occur. Always keep the
windshield, headlamps, and
camera sensors clean and in
good repair. Do not use LDW in
bad weather conditions.
How the System Works
The LDW camera sensor is on the
windshield ahead of the rearview
mirror.
To turn LDW on and off, press
@on
the center stack. The control
indicator will light when LDW is on.
When LDW is on,@is green if
LDW is available to warn of a lane
departure. If the vehicle crosses a
detected lane marking without using
the turn signal in that direction,
@
changes to amber and flashes.
Additionally, there will be three
beeps, or the driver seat will pulse
three times, on the right or left,
depending on the lane departure
direction.
When the System Does Not
Seem to Work Properly
The system may not detect lanes as
well when there are:
. Close vehicles ahead.
. Sudden lighting changes, such
as when driving through tunnels.
. Banked roads.
If the LDW system is not functioning
properly when lane markings are
clearly visible, cleaning the
windshield may help.
LDW alerts may occur due to tar
marks, shadows, cracks in the road,
temporary or construction lane
markings, or other road
imperfections. This is normal system
operation; the vehicle does not need
service. Turn LDW off if these
conditions continue.
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222 Driving and Operating
Charging
Plug-In Charging
This section explains the process
for charging the vehicle's 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 a 120-volt AC electrical
outlet, it will take approximately
12.5 hours to charge the vehicle
with the 12 amp AC current setting
or 18 hours using the default 8 amp
AC current setting. When using a
240-volt charging station, it will take
approximately five hours to charge
the vehicle. Charge times will vary
with outside temperature. At cold
temperatures, a higher power
charge station is recommended to
avoid extended charge times.There are three ways to program
how the vehicle is charged. See
Programmable Charging
0123.
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 1. Make sure the vehicle is parked and turned 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 left loadsupport floor cover, and
remove the charge cord. Pull
up on the charge cord handle
to release. The vehicle plug is
stored as shown.
4. Plug the charge cord into the electrical outlet. See Electrical
Requirements for Battery
Charging 0229. Verify the
charge cord status. See the
charge cord user guide. See
Charge Cord 0227. Select the
appropriate charge level using
the Charge Limit Preference
screen. See “Charge Limit
Selection” under
Programmable Charging 0123.
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5. Plug in the vehicle plug of thecharge cord into the charge
port on the vehicle. Verify that
the charging status indicator
illuminates on top of the
instrument panel and a horn
chirp occurs. See Charging
Status Feedback 0223.
Charge Cord Theft Alert
This vehicle has a Charge Cord
Theft Alert. To enable this feature,
see "Charge Cord Theft Alert" in
Vehicle Personalization 0145. The
system can be armed and disarmed
using the door lock function on the
RKE transmitter. End Charge
1. If armed, unlock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter to
disarm the charge cord theft
alert.
2. Disconnect the vehicle plug ofthe charge cord from the
vehicle.
3. Close the charge port door by pressing firmly on the rearward
edge of the door surface.
4. Unplug the charge cord from the electrical outlet.
5. Place the charge cord into the storage compartment.
Delayed Charging
Override
To temporarily override a delayed
charge event, unplug the charge
cord from the charge port and then
plug it back in within five seconds.
A single horn chirp will sound and
charging will begin immediately.
To cancel a temporary override,
unplug the charge cord, wait for
10 seconds, and then plug the
charge cord back in. A double horn
chirp will sound and charging will be
delayed.
See Programmable Charging 0123
for advanced charge scheduling
options.
Charging Status
Feedback
The vehicle has two ways of
monitoring the charging status of
the high voltage battery. The
Instrument Panel Charging Status
Indicator (CSI) is at the center of the
instrument panel near the
windshield. The indicator lights in
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the Outside Rearview Mirrors
(OSRVM) are also used to monitor
charging status.
Some local laws restricting the use
of colored lights on public roads
may apply to the OSRVM charging
status feedback. To turn the
OSRVM charge indicator off, see
“Charge Status Feedback”in
Vehicle Personalization 0145.
Instrument Panel Charging
Status Indicator (CSI)
When the vehicle is plugged in and
the vehicle power is off, the CSI
indicates the following: .
Solid Green –Vehicle is plugged
in. Battery is not fully charged.
Battery is charging.
. Long Flashing Green –Vehicle
is plugged in. Battery is not fully
charged. Battery charging is
delayed.
. Short Flashing Green –Vehicle
is plugged in. Battery is fully
charged.
. Solid Yellow –Vehicle is plugged
in. It is normal for the CSI to turn
yellow for a few seconds after
plugging in a compatible charge
cord. The solid yellow may be
extended depending on the
vehicle temperature or if there is
a total utility interruption via
OnStar. See Utility Interruption of
Charging 0228. This may also
indicate that the charging
system has detected a fault and
will not charge the battery. See
“Charge Cord Status Indicators”
in the charge cord user guide. The system may be thermally
conditioning the battery during any
of the states above, requiring
electrical energy to be transferred to
the vehicle.
If the vehicle is plugged in and
vehicle power is on, the CSI will be
on solid green. The same is true
during a remote start if the vehicle is
plugged in.
If the vehicle is plugged in and the
CSI is off, a total utility interruption
using OnStar or a charging fault has
been detected. See
Utility
Interruption of Charging 0228 or
“Charge Cord Status Indicators” in
the charge cord user guide.
This chart indicates vehicle
feedback when the charge cord is
plugged in.
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Charging StatusIndicator Sound Action/Reason
Solid Green One horn chirp Charging has begun.
Long Flashing Green Two horn chirps Charging is delayed by Programmable Charging or, if the vehicle is equipped
accordingly, by a total utility interruption via
OnStar. Charging will begin later. SeeUtility
Interruption of Charging 0228.
Short Flashing Green None Charging is complete.
Yellow (Upon Plug-in) None Charge cord is OK and the vehicle is not yet charging.
Yellow (For Extended
Time Period after
Plug-in) None Charge cord is OK, but the vehicle is not
charging. This may be due to vehicle
temperature or a total utility interruption via
Onstar and charging will begin later. See
Utility Interruption of Charging0228 or
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0113.
Solid Green Two horn chirps Vehicle is charging but will delay at least once before the charge is complete.
Solid Green or Long
Flashing Green Four horn chirps
Insufficient time to fully charge by departure
time due to rate preference.
None (Upon Plug-in) None Charge cord connection should be checked.
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Charging StatusIndicator Sound Action/Reason
None (After Green or
Yellow CSI Indication
Observed) None Charge cord connection should be checked.
If connection is good, this may be due to a
total utility interruption via OnStar and
charging will begin later. SeeUtility
Interruption of Charging 0228 or
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0113.
None Repeated horn chirps To disable this feature, see “Charge Power
Loss Alert” inVehicle Person-
alization 0145.
To stop this alert, do one of the following:
. Unplug the charge cord.
. Press
Kon the RKE transmitter.
. Press and hold
7on the RKE
transmitter, then press again to stop the
panic alarm.
. Press the horn pad. Electricity was interrupted before charging
was complete.
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Outside Rearview Mirror
(OSRVM) Charging Status
Indicator
The outside rearview mirrors are
equipped with green indicator lights
used to indicate high voltage battery
system charging status. The
OSRVM CSI indicates:
.Solid green –Battery is charging
and is less than half complete.
. Fast flashing –Battery is
charging. Battery is more than
half complete. .
Slow flashing –Battery is
charging. Battery is nearly
complete.
. Off –Not charging.
Charge Cord
See Radio Frequency
Statement 0343.
A portable charge cord used to
charge the vehicle high voltage
battery is stored under the load
support floor covering in the trunk.
Important Information About
Portable Electric Vehicle Charging
. Charging an electric vehicle can
stress a building’ s electrical
system more than a typical
household appliance.
. Before you plug in to any
electrical outlet, have a qualified
electrician inspect and verify the
electrical system (electrical
outlet, wiring, junctions, and
protection devices) for
heavy-duty service at a 12 amp
continuous load. .
Electrical outlets may wear out
with normal usage or be
damaged over time, making
them unsuitable for electric
vehicle charging.
. Check the electrical outlet/plug
while charging and discontinue
use if the electrical outlet/plug is
hot, then have the electrical
outlet serviced by a qualified
electrician.
. When outdoors, plug into an
electrical outlet that is
weather-proof while in use.
. Mount the charging cord to
reduce strain on the electrical
outlet/plug.
{Warning
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.
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Warning (Continued)
.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 one that 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.
See the charge cord user guide.
Charge Cord Status Indicators
See “Charge Cord Status Indicators”
in the charge cord user guide.
Charge Level Selection
Charge level selection can be made
using the Charge Limit Preference
screen. See “Charge Limit
Selection” underProgrammable
Charging 0123.
{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.
Utility Interruption of
Charging
If using AC charging, this vehicle
will respond to remote requests
through OnStar to limit or
completely block electrical power
grid usage for brief time periods. A utility interruption of charging may
increase AC vehicle charge times,
but will not affect DC charge times.
When electrical grid power is
completely blocked, the vehicle will
delay charging until the utility
interruption has expired. The vehicle
should be left plugged in so that the
vehicle can automatically begin
charging.
Changing the charge mode to
Immediate or performing a delayed
charging override will not disable a
utility interruption.
A pop-up will appear in the center
stack display during the key cycle
following any utility interruption. See
“Charging Interrupted or Overridden
Pop-Up”
underProgrammable
Charging 0123.
A message will display on the
instrument cluster indicating that a
utility interruption has occurred. See
Instrument Cluster 0104.
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Charging Station
Troubleshooting
If the vehicle does not charge after
being plugged in to a residential
240-volt charging station:1. Verify that the Charge mode is set to Immediate.
2. Verify that the charging station’s circuit breaker has not
been tripped.
3. Plug the portable charge cord into the wall outlet, verify that
the indicator light on the charge
cord is solid green, and
connect it to the vehicle. See
Charge Cord 0227.
4. If the vehicle charges with the portable charge cord, there
may be a problem with the
charging station. Try to charge
the vehicle with a different
240-volt charging station, such
as a public station. If both
attempts charge the vehicle,
contact the charging station
manufacturer.
Electrical Requirements
for Battery Charging
This vehicle is capable of being
charged with most standard vehicle
charging equipment complying with
one or more of the following:
.SAE J1772
. SAE J2847-2
. IEC 61851-1
. IEC 61851-22
. IEC 61851-23
. IEC 61851-24
. IEC 62196-1
. IEC 62196-2
. IEC 62196-3
. ISO 15118
. GB/T 18487.1
. GB/T 20234.1
. GB/T 20234.2
Charging equipment with a rating of
at least 240 volts/10 amps will
provide the fastest charging time
and best charging efficiency to
recharge the high voltage battery. 240 volt/40 amp circuits provide
flexibility for future vehicle charging
needs. Always follow the charging
equipment installation instructions.
Contact your dealer for more
information.
Caution
Do not use portable or stationary
backup generating equipment to
charge the vehicle. This may
cause damage to the vehicle's
charging system. Only charge the
vehicle from utility supplied
power.
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