Cadillac 2014 ELR User Manual

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Cadillac ELR Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-6081525) -
2014 - crc - 10/2/13
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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Battery and Efficiency. . . . . . . . 1-19
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-52
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-59
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-17
Electric Vehicle Operating
Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27
Electric Drive Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-33
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37
Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-47
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-59
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-67
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-72
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-72
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28

Cadillac 2014 ELR Specifications

General

Brand	Cadillac
Model	2014 ELR
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Overview of the vehicle's instrument panel and its components.

Initial Drive Information

Provides a brief overview of important features for initial vehicle operation.

Vehicle Features

Details on various vehicle features like steering wheel controls and infotainment.

Battery and Efficiency

Information on the high voltage battery, charging, and energy efficiency.

Performance and Maintenance

Covers traction control, stability control, and basic maintenance items.

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Details on remote keyless entry, remote start, and door lock operations.

Doors

Information on locking and unlocking doors, including power locks and lockout protection.

Vehicle Security

Covers the vehicle's anti-theft alarm and immobilizer systems.

Exterior Mirrors

Information on adjusting convex, power, folding, and heated exterior mirrors.

Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Proper adjustment and installation of head restraints for occupant safety.

Front Seats

Details on easy entry, power seat adjustment, lumbar, and memory features.

Rear Seats

Information on rear seat folding and safety belt usage.

Safety Belts

Instructions on proper safety belt usage, including for pregnant occupants.

Airbag System

Explanation of airbag locations, deployment, and system checks.

Child Restraints

Guidance on selecting and installing child restraints safely in the vehicle.

Instruments and Controls

Controls

Details on steering wheel adjustment and controls, and heated steering wheel.

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Explanation of various warning lights, gauges, and indicators in the instrument cluster.

Information Displays

Information on the center stack display, power flows, and energy information.

Vehicle Messages

Overview of various messages displayed for vehicle status and conditions.

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Operation of the dual automatic climate control system and climate modes.

Air Vents

Adjusting air vents for airflow direction and tips for effective circulation.

Maintenance

Information on the passenger compartment air filter and service recommendations.

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Tips for better energy efficiency, safe driving practices, and handling vehicle dynamics.

Starting and Operating

Procedures for new vehicle break-in, power button usage, and starting/stopping the vehicle.

Electric Vehicle Operating Modes

Explanation of Electric, Extended Range, and Driver Selected Operating Modes.

Driver Assistance Systems

Details on systems like FCA, LDW, SBZA, and Parking Assist for safety.

Vehicle Care

General Information

Overview of vehicle care, California warnings, and modifications advice.

Vehicle Checks

Guidance on performing your own service and vehicle checks.

Engine Oil

Instructions on selecting, checking, and changing engine oil for longevity.

Tires

Information on tire types, safety, pressure, inspection, and replacement.

Service and Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule

Recommended maintenance intervals and services for normal and severe conditions.

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

Lists recommended fluids, lubricants, and replacement part numbers for the vehicle.

Technical Data

Vehicle Identification

Details on Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and service parts identification label.

Vehicle Data

Capacities and specifications for engine, fluids, and drive units.

Customer Information

Customer Satisfaction Procedure

Steps for resolving concerns with dealership sales or service departments.

Reporting Safety Defects

Guidance on reporting vehicle safety defects to government agencies and GM.

OnStar

OnStar Overview

Introduction to the comprehensive in-vehicle system and its status light indicators.

OnStar Services

Details on Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connections, and Vehicle Diagnostics services.

Navigation

Using OnStar for navigation, including Turn-by-Turn and Destination Download.