CADILLAC LYRIC 2023 Owners Manual

Cadillac Lyriq Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-15644413) -
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210 Driving and Operating
After pressing the P (Park)
button, hold down the regular
brake pedal. If you cannot see
the P (Park) indicator in the
instrument cluster, it means
that the vehicle has not
shifted to P (Park).
Shifting out of Park
This vehicle is equipped with
an electric drive unit. To shift
out of P (Park) the vehicle
must be on, the brake pedal
applied, and the charge cord
unplugged.
Parking the vehicle in extreme
cold for several days without
the charge cord connected
may cause the vehicle not to
start. Plug the vehicle in to
allow the high voltage battery
to be warmed sufficiently.
To shift out of P (Park):1. Apply the brake pedal.
2. Press POWER
Oto turn the
vehicle on. 3. Verify that the vehicle is
unplugged and the vehicle
ready light is on.
4. Move the shift lever to the desired position.
After releasing the shift lever,
it will return to the center
position.
The P indicator will turn white
and the gear indicator on the
shift lever will turn red when
the vehicle is no longer in
P (Park).
If the vehicle cannot shift from
P (Park), a Driver Information
Center (DIC) message may be
displayed. Check that the
vehicle is on, the vehicle ready
light is on, and the brake pedal
is applied when you are
attempting to shift out of
P (Park). If all of these are met
but the vehicle will not shift
out of P (Park), see your dealer
for service. If equipped, the Buckle to
Drive feature may prevent
shifting from P (Park). See
Buckle To Drive
051.
Extended Parking
It is best not to park with the
propulsion system on. If the
vehicle is left on, be sure it will
not move.
See Shifting Into Park 0209.
If the vehicle is left parked and
on with the remote key
outside the vehicle, it will
remain on for up to one hour.
If the vehicle is left parked and
on with the remote key inside
the vehicle, it will remain on for
up to two hours.
The timer will reset if the
vehicle is taken out of P (Park)
while it is on.
See Remote Key Operation 08
and Digital Key 020.

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Electric Drive Unit
The vehicle uses an electric
drive unit. The shift pattern is
displayed on the front of the
shift lever. The selected gear
position will illuminate red on
the shift lever, while all others
will be displayed in white. If the
shift is not immediate, as in
very cold conditions, the
indicator on the shift switch
may blink until it is fully
engaged.P :If the vehicle is on, the vehicle
can be shifted into P (Park).
If POWER
}is pressed twice
while at a relatively high
speed, the vehicle will turn off
and automatically shift to
N (Neutral). Once the vehicle is
stopped, P (Park) can be
selected.
{Warning
It is dangerous to get out of
the vehicle if the P (Park)
button is not pressed with
the parking brake set. The
vehicle can roll.
Do not leave the vehicle
when the propulsion system
is running. If you have left
the propulsion system
running, the vehicle can
move suddenly. You or
others could be injured. To
be sure the vehicle will not
move, even when you are on
fairly level ground, always
set the parking brake and
press the P (Park) button.
When the vehicle is stopped,
press POWER
}to turn off
the vehicle. The vehicle will
shift to P (Park) automatically
unless the vehicle is in
N (Neutral), see “Car Wash
Mode” later in this section.

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The vehicle will not shift into
P (Park) if it is moving too fast.
Stop the vehicle and shift into
P (Park).
To shift in and out of P (Park),
see Shifting Into Park0209
and Shifting out of Park 0210.
R : Use this gear to back up.
If the vehicle is shifted from
either R (Reverse) to D (Drive)
or D (Drive) to R (Reverse)
while the speed is too high,
the vehicle may shift to
N (Neutral). Reduce the vehicle
speed and try the shift again.
To shift into R (Reverse): 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. From the center position, move the shift lever
rearward toward you, and
then up. R is illuminated
in red.
3. After releasing the shift lever, it will return to the
center position. To shift out of R (Reverse):
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Shift to the desired gear.
3. After releasing the shift lever, it will return to the
center position.
At low vehicle speeds,
R (Reverse) can be used to
rock the vehicle back and forth
to get out of snow, ice, or sand
without damaging the electric
drive unit. See If the Vehicle Is
Stuck 0202.
N : In this position, the
propulsion system is inactive.
If the vehicle is moving and
turned off, restart the
propulsion system in
N (Neutral) only.
Caution
The vehicle is not designed
to stay in N (Neutral) for
extended periods of time.
It will automatically shift into
P (Park). To shift into N (Neutral):
1. Move the shift lever rearward toward the driver.
.If the vehicle is in P (Park),
apply the brake pedal
while moving the shift
lever rearward.
.The N indicator will
illuminate red.
2. After releasing the shift lever, it will return to the
center position.
To shift out of N (Neutral): 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Hold the brake pedal down
3. Shift into the desired gear.
If the brake pedal is not
applied, the vehicle may
remain in N (Neutral).
Car Wash Mode
This vehicle includes a Car
Wash Mode that allows the
vehicle to remain in N (Neutral)
for use in automatic car
washes.

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Car Wash Mode is not to be
used for vehicle towing. If the
vehicle needs to be towed, see
Transporting a Disabled
Vehicle0359.
Caution
The vehicle is not designed
to stay in N (Neutral) for
extended periods of time.
It will automatically shift into
P (Park).
Car Wash Mode (Vehicle
On) - Driver In Vehicle
To place the vehicle in
N (Neutral) with the vehicle on
and occupied: 1. Drive to the entrance of the car wash.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Shift to N (Neutral).
4. Release the brake pedal. The vehicle is now ready for
the car wash. Car Wash Mode (Vehicle
On) - Driver Out of Vehicle
To place the vehicle in
N (Neutral) with the vehicle on
and unoccupied:
1. Drive to the entrance of the car wash.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Open the door.
4. Shift to N (Neutral), then release the brake pedal.
5. The indicator should continue to show N. If it
does not, repeat Steps 2–4.
6. Exit the vehicle and close the door. The vehicle is now
ready for the car wash.
7. The vehicle may automatically shift into
P (Park) upon reentry.
D : This position is for normal
driving. If more power is
needed for passing, press the
accelerator pedal down. To shift into D (Drive):
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. From the center position, move the shift lever
rearward toward you and
then down..If the vehicle is in P (Park),
press the brake pedal
while moving the shift
lever.
.D will illuminate red.
3. After releasing the shift lever, it will return to the
center position.
To shift out of D (Drive): 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Shift to the desired gear.

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Caution
Spinning the tires
excessively may damage the
electric drive unit. The repair
will not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. If you are
stuck, do not spin the tires.
When stopping on a steep hill,
use the brakes to hold the
vehicle in place.
When shifting to P (Park) on a
hill, use the brakes to hold the
vehicle then shift to P (Park).
One-Pedal Driving
One-Pedal Driving allows the
use of the accelerator pedal to
control the deceleration of the
vehicle to a complete stop.
Completely releasing the
accelerator pedal will result in
aggressive deceleration. Partially lifting off the
accelerator pedal allows the
deceleration of the vehicle to
be adjusted as desired.
Use the brake pedal if
emergency braking is required.
To view and configure
One-Pedal Driving, from the
infotainment display home
screen, Select Virtual Controls
> Drive & Park > One-Pedal
Driving.
Select Off to disable
One-Pedal Driving for
traditional two-pedal driving,
similar to a gasoline vehicle.
Select On to enable one-pedal
driving where a moderate level
of braking is applied when the
accelerator pedal is released
while driving.
Select High to enable
one-pedal driving where a
strong level of braking is
applied when the accelerator
pedal is released while driving.
When enabled, One-Pedal
Driving applies in R (Reverse),
D (Drive). This feature remains
enabled until manually disabled
by the driver. Press the
accelerator pedal to the
desired speed. The brake
lamps will come on during
substantial deceleration and
when the vehicle is stopped.
If One-Pedal Driving is turned
off while stopped, the vehicle
will stay stopped. Press the
brake pedal or accelerator
pedal to return to two-pedal
driving.

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For faster access, One-Pedal
Driving can be toggled on the
Driver Mode screen. From the
infotainment display home
screen, select Drive Mode to
open the Drive Mode screen.
Touch
lto toggle One-Pedal
Driving on or off. When turned
on, One-Pedal Driving returns
to the previously selected
level. To change the level,
press the Settings link in the
pop-up box to go to the full
One-Pedal Driving selection.
When possible, One-Pedal
Driving uses regenerative
braking to slow the vehicle for
energy efficiency. Friction
brakes may be used in some
cases when regenerative
braking is reduced. Friction
brakes will be used to hold the
vehicle after coming to a stop,
and a noise may be noticed
when the brakes apply. When driving on slippery
roads, it is recommended to
turn off One-Pedal Driving.
See Winter Driving
0201.
While using One-Pedal Driving,
the Electric Parking Brake may
apply in some circumstances.
This can occur when:
.The driver exits the vehicle.
.The vehicle has remained
stationary for five minutes.
To resume driving, press the
accelerator pedal, and the
Electric Parking Brake will
automatically disengage.
Drive Systems
All-Wheel Drive
This vehicle may be equipped
with advanced electric
All-Wheel Drive (eAWD). The
eAWD system delivers power to all four wheels, and the
system adjusts automatically
to the driving conditions. The
eAWD system continuously
varies the drive power to the
front and rear wheels to
maximize driving efficiency and
improve driving dynamics.
Your vehicle has exceptional
driving capability, but care
must always be taken to
adjust driving style to the
traffic and road conditions.
The vehicle eAWD settings
may be customized for the
driver mode selected. See
Driver Mode Control
0223 for
more information.

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Brakes
Electric Brake Boost
Vehicles equipped with
electric brake boost have
hydraulic brake circuits that
are electronically controlled
when the brake pedal is
applied during normal
operation. The system
performs routine tests and
turns off within a few minutes
after the vehicle is turned off.
Noise may be heard during
this time. If the brake pedal is
pressed during the tests or
when the electric brake boost
system is off, a noticeable
change in pedal force and
travel may be felt. This is
normal.
Antilock Brake
System (ABS)
The Antilock Brake System
(ABS) helps prevent a braking
skid and maintain steering
while braking hard.
ABS performs a system check
when the vehicle is first driven.
A momentary motor or clicking
noise may be heard while this
test is going on, and the brake
pedal may move slightly. This
is normal.
If there is a problem with ABS,
this warning light stays on.
See Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light0117. ABS does not change the time
needed to get a foot on the
brake pedal and does not
always decrease stopping
distance. If you get too close
to the vehicle ahead, there will
not be enough time to apply
the brakes if that vehicle
suddenly slows or stops.
Always leave enough room
ahead to stop, even with ABS.
Using ABS
Do not pump the brakes. Just
hold the brake pedal down
firmly. Hearing or feeling ABS
operate is normal.
Braking in Emergencies
ABS allows steering and
braking at the same time. In
many emergencies, steering
can help even more than
braking.

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Electric Parking Brake
The Electric Parking Brake
(EPB) can always be applied,
even if the vehicle is off. In
case of insufficient electrical
power, the EPB cannot be
applied or released. To
prevent draining the battery,
avoid unnecessary repeated
cycles of the EPB.
The system has a red parking
brake status light and an
amber service parking brake
warning light. See Electric
Parking Brake Light0116 and Service Electric Parking Brake
Light
0116. There are also
parking brake-related Driver
Information Center (DIC)
messages.
Before leaving the vehicle,
check the red parking brake
status light to ensure that the
parking brake is applied.
EPB Apply
To apply the EPB:
1. Be sure the vehicle is at a complete stop.
2. Press the EPB switch momentarily.
The red parking brake status
light will flash and then stay on
once the EPB is fully applied.
If the red parking brake status
light flashes continuously, then
the EPB is only partially
applied or there is a problem
with the EPB. A DIC message
will display. Release the EPB
and try to apply it again. If the
light does not come on,
or keeps flashing, have the
vehicle serviced. Do not drive the vehicle if the red parking
brake status light is flashing,
see your dealer.
If the amber service parking
brake warning light is on,
press the EPB switch.
Continue to hold the switch
until the red parking brake
status light remains on. If the
amber service parking brake
warning light is on, see your
dealer.
If the EPB is applied while the
vehicle is moving, the vehicle
will decelerate as long as the
switch is pressed. If the switch
is pressed until the vehicle
comes to a stop, the EPB will
remain applied.
The vehicle may automatically
apply the EPB in some
situations when the vehicle is
not moving. This is normal, and
is done to periodically check
the correct operation of the
EPB system, or at the request
of other safety functions that
utilize the EPB.

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If the EPB fails to apply, block
the rear wheels to prevent
vehicle movement.
EPB Release
To release the EPB:1. Turn the vehicle on.
2. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
3. Press the EPB switch momentarily.
The EPB is released when the
red parking brake status light
is off.
If the amber service parking
brake warning light is on,
release the EPB by pressing
and holding the EPB switch.
Continue to hold the switch
until the red parking brake
status light is off. If either light
stays on after release is
attempted, see your dealer.
Caution
Driving with the parking
brake on can overheat the
brake system and cause
premature wear or damage
to brake system parts. Make
sure that the parking brake
is fully released and the
brake warning light is off
before driving.
Automatic EPB Release
The EPB will automatically
release if the vehicle is
running, placed into gear, and
an attempt is made to drive
away. Avoid rapid acceleration
when the EPB is applied, to
preserve parking brake
lining life.
Brake Assist
Brake Assist detects rapid
brake pedal applications due
to emergency braking
situations and provides
additional braking to activate
the Antilock Brake System (ABS) if the brake pedal is not
pushed hard enough to
activate ABS normally. Minor
noise, brake pedal pulsation,
and/or pedal movement during
this time may occur. Continue
to apply the brake pedal as
the driving situation dictates.
Brake Assist disengages when
the brake pedal is released.
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
{Warning
Do not rely on the HSA
feature. HSA does not
replace the need to pay
attention and drive safely.
You may not hear or feel
alerts or warnings provided
by this system. Failure to
use proper care when
driving may result in injury,
death, or vehicle damage.
See Defensive Driving
0196.
When the vehicle is stopped
on a grade, Hill Start Assist
(HSA) prevents the vehicle

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from rolling in an unintended
direction during the transition
from brake pedal release to
accelerator pedal apply. The
brakes release when the
accelerator pedal is applied.
The brakes may also release
under other conditions. Do not
rely on HSA to hold the
vehicle.
HSA is available when the
vehicle is facing uphill in a
forward gear, or when facing
downhill in R (Reverse). The
vehicle must come to a
complete stop on a grade for
HSA to activate.Automatic Vehicle
Hold (AVH)
{Warning
Do not rely on this feature.
It does not replace the need
to pay attention and drive
safely. You may not hear or
feel alerts or warnings
provided by this system.
Failure to use proper care
when driving may result in
injury, death, or vehicle
damage.When Automatic Vehicle Hold
(AVH) is turned on and the
vehicle is braked to a stop,
AVH prevents the vehicle from
moving during the transition
from brake pedal release to
accelerator pedal apply. The
brakes release when the
accelerator pedal is applied.
The brakes may also release
under other conditions. Do not
rely on AVH to hold the
vehicle.
If the accelerator pedal is not
applied within a few minutes,
the Electric Parking Brake will
apply. The parking brake will
also apply if the driver door is
opened or the driver seat belt
is unfastened while AVH is
holding the vehicle.
AVH can be turned on by
pressing AUTO HOLD. The
AVH indicator will come on.
While AVH is holding the
vehicle, the AVH indicator will
change to green. See
Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH)
Light
0117.