maintenance CADILLAC LYRIC 2023 User Guide

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.Allow the wheels to rotate
unexpectedly in either
direction regardless of
mode selection.
.Allow the wheels to rotate
in reaction to attempts to
rotate the tire(s) manually.
.Resist attempts to rotate
the wheels manually.
Before lifting the vehicle to
do your own service work,
turn the vehicle off or place
the vehicle in the Service
Mode. To place the vehicle in
Service Mode, with the
vehicle off and the brake
pedal not applied, press and
hold POWER for more than
five seconds.
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service manual, tools,
or parts. Always follow
owner’s manual procedures
and consult the service
manual for your vehicle
before doing any
service work.
If doing some of your own
service work, use the proper
service manual. It tells you
much more about how to
service the vehicle than this
manual can. To order the
proper service manual, see
Publication Ordering
Information 0394.
This vehicle has an airbag
system. Before attempting to
do your own service work, see
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle 071.
Keep a record with all parts
receipts and list the mileage
and the date of any service
work performed. See
Maintenance Records 0381.
Hood
{Warning
Components under the hood
can get hot. To help avoid
the risk of burning
unprotected skin, never
touch these components
until they have cooled, and
always use a glove or towel
to avoid direct skin contact.
To open the hood: 1. Pull the hood release handle on the lower left side of the
instrument panel.

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1. Windshield Washer FluidReservoir. See Washer Fluid
0314.
2. Hood Latch.
3. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0316.
Cooling System
It is not necessary to regularly
check coolant unless a leak is
suspected or an unusual noise
is heard. A coolant loss could
indicate a problem. Have it
inspected and repaired by
your dealer.
During vehicle operation and
also during charging, the high
voltage battery cells in the
vehicle are kept within a
normal operating temperature
range. If the temperature rises
above this temperature, the
battery cooling system turns
on the air conditioning
compressor and cools the
coolant until the correct
temperature is reached. If the
temperature falls below this
temperature, a high voltage heater, located outside the
battery on a cradle, heats the
coolant until the correct
temperature is reached.
The cooling system allows the
vehicle to maintain the correct
working temperature.Checking Coolant
The coolant needs to be
replaced at the appropriate
interval. See Maintenance
Schedule
0376.
The coolant reservoir is in the
underhood compartment. See
Underhood Compartment
Overview 0312.
To access the coolant
reservoir under the hood, the
right side access cover needs
to be removed. 1. Park on a level surface and turn the vehicle off.
2. Open the hood. See Hood 0310.
3. The coolant reservoir is
under a cover and side
extension/shield in the
underhood compartment.
Unclip the right side of the
shield and remove the right
side access cover.

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Brake Fluid
The brake master cylinder
reservoir is filled with GM
approved DOT 4 brake fluid as
indicated on the reservoir cap.
See Underhood Compartment
Overview0312 for the
location of the reservoir.
Checking Brake Fluid
With the vehicle in P (Park) on
a level surface, the brake fluid
level should be between the
minimum and maximum marks
on the brake fluid reservoir.
There are only two reasons
why the brake fluid level in the
reservoir may go down:
.Normal brake lining wear.
When new linings are
installed, the fluid level goes
back up.
.A fluid leak in the brake
hydraulic system. Have the
brake hydraulic system fixed.
With a leak, the brakes will
not work well.
Always clean the brake fluid
reservoir cap and the area
around the cap before
removing it.
Do not top off the brake fluid.
Adding fluid does not correct a
leak. If fluid is added when the
linings are worn, there will be
too much fluid when new
brake linings are installed. Add
or remove fluid, as necessary,
only when work is done on the
brake hydraulic system.
When the brake fluid falls to a
low level, the brake warning
light comes on. See Brake
System Warning Light 0115.
Brake fluid absorbs water over
time which degrades the
effectiveness of the brake
fluid. Replace brake fluid at the
specified intervals to prevent increased stopping distance.
See Maintenance Schedule
0
376.
What to Add
Use only GM approved DOT 4
brake fluid from a clean, sealed
container. See Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants 0379.
{Warning
The wrong or contaminated
brake fluid could result in
damage to the brake
system. This could result in
the loss of braking leading to
a possible injury. Always use
the proper GM approved
brake fluid.
Caution
If brake fluid is spilled on the
vehicle's painted surfaces,
the paint finish can be
damaged. Immediately wash
off any painted surface.

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Battery - North
America
This vehicle has a high voltage
battery and a standard 12-volt
battery.
See your dealer if either the
12-volt or high voltage battery
needs service.
12–Volt Battery
The original equipment battery
is maintenance free. Do not
remove the cap and do not
add fluid.
Refer to the replacement
number shown on the original
battery label when a new
12-volt battery is needed. The
vehicle has an Absorbent
Glass Mat (AGM) 12-volt
battery. Installation of a
standard 12-volt battery will
result in reduced 12-volt
battery life.
Some 12-volt chargers have an
AGM battery setting. This
setting limits the charge
voltage to 14.8 volts and helpsextend the battery life.
If available, use the AGM
setting when charging the
battery.
{Warning
WARNING:
Battery posts,
terminals and related
accessories can expose you
to chemicals including lead
and lead compounds, which
are known to the State of
California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling. For
more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
See California Proposition
65 Warning 01.
High Voltage Battery
Only a trained service
technician should inspect, test,
or replace the high voltage
battery. The dealer has
information on how to recycle
the high voltage battery. There is also information
available at https://
www.recyclemybattery.com.
{Warning
Damage to the high voltage
battery or high voltage
system can create a risk of
electric shock, overheating,
or fire.
If the vehicle is damaged
from a moderate to severe
crash, flood, fire, or other
event, the vehicle should be
inspected as soon as
possible. Until the vehicle
has been inspected, store it
outside at least 15 m (50 ft)
from any structure or
anything that can burn.
Ventilate the vehicle by
opening a window or a door.
Contact Customer
Assistance as soon as
possible to determine
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facility could void
authorization to use this
equipment.
Vehicle Storage
The best way to store the
vehicle for any length of time
is to plug in the charge cord
and leave it plugged in. The
vehicle monitors and maintains
the 12-volt battery daily. It is
okay to leave the vehicle
plugged in for extended
periods of time. Once charged
to full, very little energy is
required to maintain the
12-volt battery and high
voltage battery.
If it is not possible to charge
the vehicle with the charge
cord left plugged in, be sure to
fully charge the high voltage
battery before storing. The
vehicle will stop maintenance
of the 12-volt battery if the
high voltage battery state of
charge gets too low.When storing the vehicle on a
long-term basis:
‐
Keep the high voltage
battery state of charge
at 30%.
‐ Attach an AGM/VRLA
compatible battery tender or
trickle charger to the 12-volt
battery.
‐ Keep the remote key more
than 3 m (10 ft) away from
the vehicle.
12–volt Battery
{Warning
Batteries have acid that can
burn you and gas that can
explode. You can be badly
hurt if you are not careful.
Always wear eye protection.
See Jump Starting - North
America 0356 for tips on
working around a battery
without getting hurt.
A trickle charger may be
attached to the 12-volt battery
terminals or trickle charge from the underhood remote
positive (+) and negative (–)
terminals. See Jump Starting -
North America
0356 for
location of these terminals.
Caution
The vehicle is equipped with
an AGM/VRLA 12-volt
battery, which can be
damaged by using the
incorrect type of trickle
charger. An AGM/
VRLA-compatible charger
must be used, with the
appropriate setting
selected. Follow the trickle
charger manufacturer
instructions.
With a trickle charger
connected to the 12-volt
battery, the vehicle will still
monitor the 12-volt battery
daily, but it will not use energy
from the high voltage battery
for maintenance.

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High Voltage Battery
After extended storage, it is
possible that the vehicle may
not operate. If this happens,
the high voltage battery may
need to be plugged in and
charged.
Park Brake and
P (Park) Mechanism
Check
{Warning
When you are doing this
check, the vehicle could
begin to move. You or
others could be injured and
property could be damaged.
Make sure there is room in
front of the vehicle in case it
begins to roll. Be ready to
apply the regular brake at
once should the vehicle
begin to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with
the vehicle facing downhill.
Keeping your foot on the
regular brake, set the Electric
Parking Brake (EPB).
.To check the EPB's holding
ability: With the propulsion
system active and the
electric drive unit in
N (Neutral), slowly remove
foot pressure from the
regular brake pedal. Do this
until the vehicle is held by
the EPB only.
.To check the P (Park)
mechanism's holding ability:
With the propulsion system
active, shift to P (Park). Then
release the EPB and slowly
remove foot pressure from
the regular brake pedal.
Contact your dealer if service
is required.
Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield wiper blades
should be replaced
periodically. See the
Maintenance Schedule 0376.
Replacement blades come in
different types and are
removed in different ways. For
proper type and length, see
Maintenance Replacement
Parts 0380.
Caution
Allowing the wiper arm to
touch the windshield when
no wiper blade is installed
could damage the
windshield. Any damage that
occurs would not be
covered by the vehicle
warranty. Do not allow the
wiper arm to touch the
windshield.

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trunk/liftgate, do not
operate. Have the vehicle
serviced.
Caution
Do not apply tape or hang
any objects from gas struts.
Also do not push down or
pull on gas struts. This may
cause damage to the
vehicle.
See Maintenance Schedule
0 376.
Hood
Trunk
Liftgate
Headlamp Aiming
Front Headlamp
Aiming
Headlamp aim has been preset
and should need no further
adjustment.
If the vehicle is damaged in a
crash, the headlamp aim may
be affected. If adjustment to
the headlamps is necessary,
see your dealer.

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Remove the valve cap from
the tire valve stem. Press
the tire gauge firmly onto
the valve to get a pressure
measurement. If the cold
tire inflation pressure
matches the recommended
pressure on the Tire and
Loading Information label,
no further adjustment is
necessary. If the inflation
pressure is low, add air
until the recommended
pressure is reached. If the
inflation pressure is high,
press on the metal stem in
the center of the tire valve
to release air.
Recheck the tire pressure
with the tire gauge.
Put the valve caps back on
the valve stems to keep out
dirt and moisture. Use only
valve caps designed for the
vehicle by GM. TPMSsensors could be damaged
and would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty.
Tire Pressure Monitor
System
The Tire Pressure Monitor
System (TPMS) uses radio and
sensor technology to check
tire pressure levels. The TPMS
sensors monitor the air
pressure in your tires and
transmit tire pressure
readings to a receiver located
in the vehicle.
Each tire, including the spare
(if provided), should be
checked monthly when cold
and inflated to the inflation
pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label. (If your vehicle
has tires of a different size
than the size indicated on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label, you should determine the proper tire
inflation pressure for those
tires.)
As an added safety feature,
your vehicle has been
equipped with a tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS)
that illuminates a low tire
pressure telltale when one or
more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates,
you should stop and check
your tires as soon as possible,
and inflate them to the proper
pressure. Driving on a
significantly under-inflated tire
causes the tire to overheat
and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces
energy efficiency and tire
tread life, and may affect the
vehicle's handling and
stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is
not a substitute for proper tire
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inflated to the correct inflation
pressure. If the vehicle has
DIC buttons, tire pressure
levels can be viewed. For
additional information and
details about the DIC
operation and displays, see
Driver Information Center
(DIC)0132.
The low tire pressure warning
light may come on in cool
weather when the vehicle is
first started, and then turn off
as the vehicle is driven. This
could be an early indicator
that the air pressure is getting
low and needs to be inflated to
the proper pressure.
A Tire and Loading
Information label shows the
size of the original equipment
tires and the correct inflation
pressure for the tires when
they are cold. See Vehicle
Load Limits 0202, for an
example of the Tire and
Loading Information label and
its location. Also see Tire
Pressure 0342. The TPMS can warn about a
low tire pressure condition but
it does not replace normal tire
maintenance. See Tire
Inspection
0347, Tire Rotation
0 348, and Tires 0334.
Caution
Tire sealant materials are
not all the same.
A non-approved tire sealant
could damage the TPMS
sensors. TPMS sensor
damage caused by using an
incorrect tire sealant is not
covered by the vehicle
warranty. Always use only
the GM approved tire
sealant available through
your dealer or included in
the vehicle.
TPMS Malfunction Light
and Message
The TPMS will not function
properly if one or more of the
TPMS sensors are missing or
inoperable. When the system
detects a malfunction, the low tire pressure warning light
flashes for about one minute
and then stays on for the
remainder of the time the
vehicle is on. A DIC warning
message also displays. The
malfunction light and DIC
warning message will come on
each time the vehicle is turned
on until the problem is
corrected. Some of the
conditions that can cause
these to come on are:
.One of the road tires has
been replaced with the
spare tire. The spare tire
does not have a TPMS
sensor. The malfunction light
and the DIC message should
go off after the road tire is
replaced and the sensor
matching process is
performed successfully. See
"TPMS Sensor Matching
Process" later in this section.
.The TPMS sensor matching
process was not done or not
completed successfully after
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.The tread or sidewall is
cracked, cut, or snagged
deep enough to show
cord or fabric.
.The tire has a bump,
bulge, or split.
.The tire has a puncture,
cut, or other damage that
cannot be repaired well
because of the size or
location of the damage.
Tire Rotation
Tires should be rotated
according to the interval
listed in the maintenance
schedule. See Maintenance
Schedule0376.
Tires are rotated to
achieve a more uniform
wear for all tires. The first
rotation is the most
important. Anytime unusual wear is
noticed, rotate the tires as
soon as possible, check for
proper tire inflation
pressure, and check for
damaged tires or wheels.
If the unusual wear
continues after the
rotation, check the wheel
alignment. See When It Is
Time for New Tires
0349
and Wheel Replacement
0 354.
Use this rotation pattern
when rotating the tires. Adjust the front and rear
tires to the recommended
inflation pressure on the
Tire and Loading
Information label after the
tires have been rotated.
See Tire Pressure
0342
and Vehicle Load Limits
0 202.
Reset the Tire Pressure
Monitor System. See Tire
Pressure Monitor
Operation 0344.
Check that all wheel nuts
are properly tightened. See
“Wheel Nut Torque” under
Capacities and
Specifications 0383.
{Warning
Rust or dirt on a wheel,
or on the parts to which it
is fastened, can cause
wheel nuts to become
loose over time. The
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