Cadillac 2016 ELR, Convenience/Personalization Manual

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Low Ground Clearance
The low ground clear-
ance of the ELR aids its
aerodynamic­efficiency.­
As­a­result,­the­flexible­air­
deflector­under­the­front­
fascia (bumper) may con-
tact a parking block or curb
if the vehicle is parked too
closely. Use care when
parking to avoid damage.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner Manual.
Electric Parking Brake
To apply the parking brake, pull the Parking Brake switch
on the left side of the instrument panel.
To release the parking brake, with the ignition in the ON or
Accessory position, press the brake pedal and press the
Parking Brake switch.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Pedestrian Safety Signal
The vehicle is equipped with an automatic sound generator and a
manual alert. The automatic sound is generated at speeds below
20­mph­to­indicate­the­vehicle’s­presence­to­pedestrians.
To activate the additional manual alert, with the vehicle in
gear, pull the turn signal lever toward you. The high-beam
headlamps­will­flash­and­a­soft-note­alert­will­sound.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
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PARKING
FUELING
Filling the Fuel Tank
1. With the vehicle OFF,
press the Fuel Door
button, located on the
driver’s door, for one
second. The Wait to
Refuel message will
display on the instrument
cluster.
2. When the Ready to
Refuel message displays,
the fuel door on the
passenger’s side of the
vehicle will unlock. It will
not open automatically.
3. Press and release the
rear edge of the fuel
door;­it­will­pop­open­
slightly. Open the door to
refuel the vehicle.
Fuel
Use premium fuel with an octane rating of 91 or higher.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
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