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Cadillac Lyriq Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-15644413) -
2023 - CRC - 2/23/22
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Lighting
Exterior Lighting
Exterior LampControls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Headlamp High/ Low-Beam Changer . . . . . 142
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Headlamp Leveling Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Cornering Lamps . . . . . . . . . . 146
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel Illumination Control . . . . . . 146
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Lighting Features
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Battery Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Battery Power
Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp
Controls
The exterior lamp controls,
also known as headlights, are
in the Virtual Controls App on
the infotainment home screen.
Select Virtual Controls >
Lights > Headlights.
To operate, select the
following options:
Off : Turns off the exterior
lamps.
For vehicles first sold in
Canada, the headlamps will
automatically reactivate when
the vehicle is shifted out of
P (Park).
Auto : Automatically turns the
exterior lamps on and off,
depending on outside lighting.
Parking : Turns on the parking
lamps.
On : Turns on the exterior
lamps.

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doors, and the dome lamp
control is in the DOOR
position.
Some exterior lamps also turn
on when pressing
Kon the
remote key or opening any
doors. Low-beam lamps will
only turn on briefly at night,
or in areas with limited lighting.
All lamps will gradually fade
out after about 30 seconds.
Entry lighting can be disabled
manually by closing all doors,
pressing
Qon the remote key,
or starting the vehicle.
This feature can be changed.
On the infotainment home
screen, select the Settings
icon
TVehicleTVehicle
Locator Lights.
Exit Lighting
Some exterior lamps and
interior lamps turn on when
the driver door is opened after
the vehicle is turned off The exterior and interior lamps
remain on for a set amount of
time, then automatically
turn off.
The interior lights turn on
when the vehicle is turned off.
The exterior lamps turn off
immediately by turning the
exterior lamp control off.
This feature can be changed.
On the infotainment home
screen, select the Settings
icon
TVehicleTExit Lighting.
Battery Load
Management
The vehicle has Electric Power
Management (EPM) that
estimates the battery
temperature and state of
charge. It then adjusts the
voltage for best performance
and extended life of the 12–
volt battery
When the battery state of
charge is low, the voltage is
raised slightly to quickly
increase the charge. When thestate of charge is high, the
voltage is lowered slightly to
prevent over charging. As this
adjustment occurs, you may
see the voltage move up or
down on the voltmeter gauge
or voltage display on the
Driver Information (DIC),
if equipped. This is normal. If a
problem occurs, an alert will be
displayed.
If the electrical loads are very
high, the battery can be
discharged when the vehicle is
stationary. A high electrical
load occurs when several
features are on, such as:
headlamps, high beams, rear
window defogger, climate
control fan at high speed,
heated seats, motor cooling
fans, trailer loads, and loads
plugged into accessory power
outlets.
EPM works to prevent
excessive discharge of the
battery by balancing the
electrical system output and
the vehicle's electrical needs.

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In some cases, it can
temporarily reduce the power
demands of some accessories.
These actions occur in steps
or levels without being
noticeable. In rare cases at the
highest levels of corrective
action, this action may be
noticeable to the driver. If so, a
DIC battery voltage and
charging message displays.
It is recommended that the
driver reduce the electrical
loads as much as possible. See
Driver Information Center
(DIC)0132.
Battery Power
Protection
This feature helps prevent the
battery from being drained if
the interior courtesy lamps or
reading lamps are accidentally
left on. If any of these lamps
are left on, they automatically
turn off after 10 minutes when
the vehicle is turned off. The lamps will not come back on
again until one of the following
occurs:
.The vehicle is started.
.The doors are closed and
then re-opened.
Exterior Lighting
Battery Saver
The exterior lamps turn off
about 10 minutes after the
vehicle is turned off, if the
parking lamps or headlamps
have been manually left on.
This protects against draining
the battery. To restart the
10-minute timer, turn the
exterior lamp control to the
O
position and then back to the
;or2position.
To keep the lamps on for more
than 10 minutes, the vehicle
must be on.

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To change the units, see
Instrument Cluster0108.
Mute Settings
During active route guidance,
Google Maps can give audible
voice directions, traffic alerts,
or can be muted. In the Google
Maps app, touch Settings,
then Mute settings to access
the options.
Compass
The Google Maps orientation
can be changed between the
direction currently traveling
and pointing north. Touch the
compass to switch between
these options.
To recenter the map to the
current location, touch the
location icon.
Super Cruise
If equipped, Super Cruise
highlights routes in a specific
outline. See Super Cruise
0 236.Electric Vehicle (EV)
Features with
Google Maps
When vehicle data is shared
with Google, some of the
Maps features for EVs are as
follows:
.Battery charge level at
arrival
.Estimated minimum
charging time
If the vehicle needs to be
charged to reach a
destination, charging stations
may automatically be added to
a route.
Maps
Auto-downloaded Maps
Google Maps downloads
offline maps automatically for
use when not connected to
the Internet and for making
map data available to vehicle
features regardless of
connectivity. These offline maps are only available when
the vehicle has a subscription
data plan.
To turn on auto-download:
1. Open Google Maps.
2. Touch Settings.
3. Touch Privacy Center, then select Offline maps.
4. Select Auto-download offline maps.
5. Check the Internet connection and wait for the
download to finish.
Downloading Offline Maps 1. Open Google Maps.
2. Touch Settings, then Offline maps.
3. Touch the square with the Select your own map icon.
4. Adjust the map to cover the desired area to download.
5. Touch Download.

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.The vehicle changes
directions more than once,
or the vehicle is turning on a
turn table in a parking lot.
.The vehicle is entering and/
or exiting a parking lot,
garage, or a lot with a roof.
.The GPS signal is not
received.
.A roof carrier is installed on
the vehicle.
.Tire chains are installed on
the vehicle.
.The tires are replaced
or worn.
.The tire pressure for the
tires is incorrect.
.This is the first navigation
use after the map data is
updated.
.The 12-volt battery has been
disconnected for
several days.
.The vehicle is driving in
heavy traffic where driving is
at low speeds, and the
vehicle is stopped and
started repeatedly.
Problems with Route
Guidance
Inappropriate route guidance
can occur under one or more
of the following conditions:
.The turn was not made on
the road indicated.
.Route guidance might not be
available when using
automatic rerouting for the
next right or left turn.
.The route might not be
changed when using
automatic rerouting.
.There is no route guidance
when turning at an
intersection.
.Automatic rerouting might
display a route returning to
the set waypoint if heading
for a destination without
passing through a set
waypoint.
.The route prohibits the
entry of a vehicle due to a
regulation by time or season
or any other regulation
which may be given.
.Some routes might not be
searched.
.The route to the destination
might not be shown if there
are new roads, if roads have
recently changed, or if
certain roads are not listed
in Maps.
To recalibrate the vehicle's
position on the map, park with
the vehicle running for two to
five minutes, until the vehicle
position updates. Make sure
the vehicle is parked in a
location that is safe and has a
clear view of the sky and away
from large obstructions.
Voice Recognition
If equipped, Google Assistant
allows for hands-free use of,
media and messaging,
navigation and climate control
functionality in the vehicle.
This feature can be started by
pressing
gon the steering
wheel, touching Google

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Blind Zone SteeringAssist (BZSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Surround Vision
Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Charging
When to Charge . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Plug-In Charging . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Delayed ChargingOverride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Charging Status Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Charge Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Utility Interruption of Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Electrical Requirements for Battery Charging . . . 295
Trailer Towing
General TowingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . 296
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . 303
Trailer Sway
Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On ElectricalEquipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Driving
Information
Driving for Better
Energy Efficiency
Use the tips in the categories
below to help maximize energy
efficiency and range.
In colder temperatures, while
these efficiency tips will help,
the electric vehicle driving
range will be lower due to
higher energy usage including
energy spent heating the
cabin.
The Energy Usage card
available on the Driver
Information Center (DIC)
estimates the influence of the
main factors impacting vehicle
range. It displays how energy
is being used for the current
drive since the last time the
vehicle was started. See
Driver Information Center
(DIC) 0132 and
Vehicle Information 0133.

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Acceleration/Braking/
Coasting
Avoid rapid accelerations and
decelerations.
Use cruise control when
appropriate.
Plan ahead for decelerations,
and coast whenever possible.
Do not rush to traffic signals,
and do not shift to N (Neutral)
to coast.
Use the One-Pedal Driving
feature when appropriate to
help recover energy during
coasting and braking.
One-Pedal mode recovers
more energy while coasting
and braking than D (Drive)
mode. See One-Pedal Driving
0214.
Use the steering wheel Regen
on Demand paddle during
deceleration to help recover
energy. See Regenerative
Braking 0220. Terrain and Vehicle Speed
Higher speeds and grade
changes use more energy and
can significantly reduce
electric range.
Climate Setting
Using the heat and air
conditioning systems
decreases the energy
available for electric driving.
Optimal energy efficiency is
achieved when the heat, air
conditioning, and fan are
turned off.
Use the heated and ventilated
seat features (if equipped)
instead of the climate control
system. Heating and
ventilating the seat uses less
energy than heating and
cooling the interior. See
Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats
045 and
Heated Rear Seats 049.
Use the Remote Start Climate
Control feature to heat or cool
the interior while the vehicle is
plugged in to use electricity from the electrical outlet
instead of using energy from
the battery. See Remote Start
0
15.
In hot weather, avoid parking
in direct sunlight. Use
sunshades inside the vehicle.
Keep the inside of the
windows clean to reduce
fogging. Turn off the front
defroster and rear defogger
when they are not needed.
Avoid driving with the
windows open at highway
speeds.
Use the Battery Gauge on the
Instrument Cluster to view the
effect of climate control
settings on your estimated
range. See Battery Gauge
(High Voltage) 0110.
Outside Temperature
On colder days, it is best to
plug in the vehicle overnight,
and then remote start the
vehicle.

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Allow the vehicle to warm up
for 20 minutes before driving.
Vehicle Charging/
Maintenance
Charging
Keep the vehicle plugged in,
even when fully charged, to
keep the battery temperature
ready for the next drive. This
is important when outside
temperatures are extremely
hot or cold.
If possible, use a level 2
(240 volt) high power charge
station for best results. This
allows the interior of the
vehicle and high voltage
battery to warm to optimal
temperature.
Maintenance
Always keep the tires properly
inflated and the vehicle
properly aligned.
The weight of excess cargo in
the vehicle affects efficiency
and range. Avoid carrying
more than is needed.Avoid unnecessary use of
electrical accessories. Power
used for functions other than
propelling the vehicle will
reduce the available range.
Using a rooftop carrier will
reduce efficiency due to
additional weight and drag.
Distracted Driving
Distraction comes in many
forms and can take your focus
from the task of driving.
Exercise good judgment and
do not let other activities
divert your attention away
from the road. Many local
governments have enacted
laws regarding driver
distraction. Become familiar
with the local laws in
your area.
To avoid distracted driving,
keep your eyes on the road,
keep your hands on the
steering wheel, and focus your
attention on driving.
.Do not use a mobile phone in
demanding driving situations.
Use a hands-free method to
place or receive necessary
phone calls.
.Watch the road. Do not read,
take notes, or look up
information on mobile
phones or other electronic
devices.
.Designate a front seat
passenger to handle
potential distractions.
.Become familiar with vehicle
features before driving, such
as programming favorite
radio stations and adjusting
climate control and seat
settings. Program all trip
information into any
navigation device prior to
driving.
.Wait until the vehicle is
parked to retrieve items that
have fallen to the floor.
.Stop or park the vehicle to
tend to children.
.Keep pets in an appropriate
carrier or restraint.

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.Turn off cruise control.
Hill and Mountain
Roads
{Warning
Do not charge your vehicle’s
battery above an 80%
charge if you are going to
drive down long, steep
grades such as mountain
passes. This provides room
in the battery for
regenerative braking to
supplement your
conventional brakes during
the descent. This is
especially important when
towing a trailer, which puts
additional stress on your
vehicle’s braking system.
If the battery becomes full,
regenerative braking will be
limited or unavailable. The
brakes will have to do all the
work of slowing down the
vehicle and could become(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
too hot. Hot brakes may not
be able to slow the vehicle
enough to maintain speed
and control. To help avoid
the risk of a crash, limit the
battery’s charge and, if you
experience brake fade or
receive a brake warning,
stop the vehicle and allow
the brakes to cool.
See“Charge Now” under
Charging 0123 for
information on setting
charge limits.
Driving on steep hills or
through mountains is different
than driving on flat or rolling
terrain. Be sure to:
.Use regenerative braking to
help slow the vehicle or
maintain speed by keeping
the vehicle in gear and
limiting the initial battery
charge to 80% or less.
.When braking is necessary,
use frequent, light taps of
the brake pedal. This
maximizes regenerative
braking and minimizes the
load on the vehicle brake
system.
.Keep the vehicle serviced
and in good shape.
.Check all fluid levels, brakes,
tires and cooling system.
.Drive at speeds that keep
the vehicle in its own lane.
Do not swing wide or cross
the center line.
.Be alert on top of hills;
something could be in your
lane (e.g., stalled car, crash).
.Pay attention to special road
signs (e.g., falling rocks area,
winding roads, long grades,
passing or no-passing zones)
and take appropriate action.

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Winter Driving
Driving on Snow or IceCaution
To avoid damage to the
wheels and brake
components, always clear
snow and ice from inside the
wheels and underneath the
vehicle before driving.
Snow or ice between the tires
and the road creates less
traction or grip, so drive
carefully. Wet ice can occur at
about 0°C (32°F) when
freezing rain begins to fall.
Avoid driving on wet ice or in
freezing rain until roads can be
treated.
For Slippery Road Driving:
.Turn off cruise control.
.If enabled, turn off
One-Pedal Driving. See
One-Pedal Driving 0214
.If turned off, turn on the
Traction Control and the
Electronic Stability Control systems. See Traction
Control/Electronic Stability
Control
0221.
.Select the Snow/Ice driver
mode. See Driver Mode
Control 0223.
.Accelerate gently.
Accelerating too quickly
causes the wheels to spin
and makes the surface under
the tires slick.
.Allow greater following
distance and watch for
slippery spots. Icy patches
can occur on otherwise clear
roads in shaded areas. The
surface of a curve or an
overpass can remain icy
when the surrounding roads
are clear. Avoid sudden
steering maneuvers and
braking while on ice.
.Antilock Brake System (ABS)
improves vehicle stability
during hard stops, but the
brakes should be applied
sooner than when on dry
pavement. See Antilock
Brake System (ABS) 0216.
Blizzard Conditions
If you become stranded or
cannot continue driving due to
winter storm conditions, stop
the vehicle in a safe place and
signal for help. Stay with the
vehicle unless there is help
nearby.
If you stay in your vehicle
while waiting, signal for help
and keep everyone in the
vehicle safe by turning on the
hazard warning flashers and
tying a red cloth to an outside
mirror.
To conserve battery energy
while waiting for help, run the
vehicle for only short periods
as needed to warm the vehicle
and then shut the vehicle off
and partially close the window.
Moving about to keep warm
also helps. For additional tips
to help conserve battery
energy in cold weather, see
Driving for Better Energy
Efficiency 0193.