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Cadillac ELR 2015, Owner'S Manual

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Cadillac ELR Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7695154) -

2015 - CRC - 4/25/14

Driving and Operating

9-1

Driving and
Operating

Driving Information

Driving for Better Energy

Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . 9-8
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 9-9
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . 9-12
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . 9-12

Starting and Operating

New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . 9-16
Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
Starting and Stopping the

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18

Retained Accessory

Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19

Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
Parking over Things

That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21

Electric Vehicle Operating
Modes

System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21
Electric Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21
Extended Range Mode . . . . . . 9-22
Driver Selected Operating

Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22

Out of Fuel/Engine

Unavailable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24

Maintenance Modes . . . . . . . . . 9-25

Engine Exhaust

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27
Running the Vehicle While

Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27

Electric Drive Unit

Electric Drive Unit . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28

Brakes

Antilock Brake

System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29

Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . 9-30
Regenerative Braking . . . . . . . . 9-32

Ride Control Systems

Traction Control/Electronic

Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33

Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . 9-35
Competitive Driving Mode . . . 9-36
Continuous Damping

Control (CDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36

Cruise Control

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . 9-39

Summary of Contents for ELR 2015

Page 1: ...2k15cadillac_elr_22934036A ai Color Black Spine Size NEEDED Est 66 inch 03 28 14 NO RECYCLABLE LOGO ON BACK COVERS FOR CADILLAC ONLY CADILLAC 2013 12 14 11 ...

Page 2: ...2 Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 5 7 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 8 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 St...

Page 3: ...tenance Schedule 11 2 Special Application Services 11 8 Additional Maintenance and Care 11 9 Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Parts 11 12 Maintenance Records 11 14 Technical Data 12 1 Vehicle Identification 12 1 Vehicle Data 12 2 Customer Information 13 1 Customer Information 13 1 Reporting Safety Defects 13 13 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 13 14 OnStar 14 1 OnStar Overview 14 1 OnStar Servi...

Page 4: ...country specifications features applications that may not be available in your region or changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual Refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm the features Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference Canadian Vehicle Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language manual can be obtained from your dealer at ...

Page 5: ...th Caution Caution indicates a hazard that could result in property or vehicle damage A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means Do Not Do not do this or Do not let this happen Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component control mess...

Page 6: ...Controls or OnStar I Brake System Warning Light Charging System 12 Volt Battery I Cruise Control f Electric Parking Brake d Electronic Stability Control ESC B Engine Coolant Temperature O Exterior Lamps y Fault g First Responder Fuel Gauge Fuses 3 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer Heated Steering Wheel _ High Voltage I LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure O Power Remo...

Page 7: ...Black plate 6 1 Cadillac ELR Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 7695154 2015 CRC 4 25 14 vi Introduction 2 NOTES ...

Page 8: ...ontrols 1 15 Vehicle Features Infotainment System 1 16 Steering Wheel Controls 1 16 Cruise Control 1 16 Driver Information Center DIC 1 17 Forward Collision Alert FCA System 1 17 Lane Departure Warning LDW 1 17 Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA 1 18 Rear Vision Camera RVC 1 18 Rear Cross Traffic Alert RCTA System 1 18 Parking Assist 1 18 Rear Automatic Braking RAB System 1 18 Active Emergency Braking Sys...

Page 9: ...Black plate 2 1 Cadillac ELR Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 7695154 2015 CRC 4 25 14 1 2 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...

Page 10: ...See Glove Box on page 4 1 Parking Assist Button See Driver Assistance Systems on page 9 47 12 Electric Parking Brake on page 9 30 13 Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6 6 14 Data Link Connector DLC Out of View See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5 17 15 Hood Release See Hood on page 10 6 16 Cruise Control on page 9 37 Adaptive Cruise Control on page 9 39 If Equipped Forward Collisio...

Page 11: ...ehicle Press the key release button to extend the key The key can be used for the trunk K Press once to unlock the driver door Press a second time within five seconds to unlock all doors Q Press to lock all doors Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized See Vehicle Personalization on page 5 52 Press and release Q and then immediately press and hold for at least four seconds to start the vehicl...

Page 12: ...g again during a remote start will turn the feature off After entering the vehicle during a remote start press the POWER O button on the center stack with the brake pedal applied to operate as normal Canceling Remote Start To cancel a remote start do any of the following Press and hold until the parking lamps turn off Turn on the hazard warning flashers Press the POWER O button on the center stack...

Page 13: ...page 2 11 Trunk Release To open the trunk the vehicle must be off or the shift lever must be in P Park Press on the driver door Press and hold i on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter Press the touch pad on the rear of the trunk above the license plate when all doors are unlocked For Keyless Access the trunk can be opened while the vehicle is locked by pressing the touch pad above the license...

Page 14: ...eats To adjust the seat Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down Raise or lower the seat by moving the rear of the control up or down See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 4 Lumbar Adjustment Lumbar Support To adjust the lumbar support Press and hold the control forward...

Page 15: ...page 3 4 Reclining Seatbacks To adjust the seatback Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline Tilt the top of the control forward to raise See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 5 Easy Entry Seat 1 Seat Adjustment Switch 2 Folding Seatback Handle The front seats can be moved out of the way to make it easier to get in and out of the rear seat To fold the seatback lift the handle 2 on top of the se...

Page 16: ...tack To operate the ignition must be in ON RUN START Press J or z to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback Press the button once for the highest setting With each press of the button the seat will change to the next lower setting and then to the off setting The indicator lights next to the buttons indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest If the heated seats ar...

Page 17: ...ted seats feature can be programmed to always be enabled when the vehicle is on See Vehicle Personalization on page 5 52 and Climate Controls on page 1 15 Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly To achieve a comfortable seating position change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and ...

Page 18: ...nsole when the vehicle is started See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5 16 Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors can be folded inward toward the vehicle to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash Push the mirror outward to return it to the original position See Folding Mirrors on page 2 18 Controls for the outside power mirrors are on the driver door To adjust a mirror 1 Mov...

Page 19: ...when the vehicle is started See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2 18 Steering Wheel Adjustment Press the control to move the tilt and telescoping steering wheel up and down or forward and rearward Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving To set the power tilt wheel memory position see Memory Seats on page 3 6 Interior Lighting Dome Lamps There are front and rear dome lamps in the o...

Page 20: ...ach reading lamp For more information on interior lighting see Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6 6 Exterior Lighting The exterior lamp control is on the turn signal lever Turn the control to the following positions O Turns off the exterior lamps The knob returns to the AUTO position after it is released Turn to O again to reactivate the AUTO mode In Canada the headlamps will automati...

Page 21: ...the lever to select the wiper speed HI Use for fast wipes LO Use for slow wipes INT Move the windshield wiper lever to INT Turn the x INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes If equipped with Rainsense turn the x INT band to adjust the sensitivity To turn the Rainsense feature on or off see Rain Sense Wipers under Vehicle Personalization on page 5 52 OFF Use to turn the ...

Page 22: ...mate Control Buttons 1 Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls 2 Fan Control 3 OFF Fan 4 Driver and Passenger Heated Seats 5 AUTO Automatic Operation 6 Defrost 7 Rear Window Defogger 8 Recirculation Climate Touch Screen Controls 1 Outside Air Temperature Display 2 Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls 3 Fan Control 4 Climate Modes MIN ECO MAX 5 SYNC Synchronized Temperature 6 Climate Control...

Page 23: ...tion It also includes information on settings Steering Wheel Controls The infotainment system can be operated by using the steering wheel controls See Steering Wheel Controls in the infotainment manual Cruise Control J Press to turn the system on and off A white cruise control indicator appears in the instrument cluster when cruise is turned on RES If there is a set speed in memory press the contr...

Page 24: ...ove SEL up or down to go to the previous or next selection S or T Press to move between the interactive display zones in the cluster Press S to go back to the previous menu SEL Press to open a menu or select a menu item Press and hold to reset values on certain screens See Driver Information Center DIC on page 5 38 Forward Collision Alert FCA System FCA may help avoid or reduce the harm caused by ...

Page 25: ...RVC screen to warn of traffic behind your vehicle that may cross your vehicle s path In addition beeps will sound or the driver seat will pulse See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing on page 9 48 Parking Assist Front and Rear Park Assist FRPA uses sensors on the front and rear bumper to assist with parking and avoiding objects It operates at speeds less than 8 km h 5 mph FRPA may display a ...

Page 26: ...ower outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment such as a cell phone or MP3 player The vehicle has two accessory power outlets Inside the front center console Inside the center console bin behind the shift lever Lift the cover to access the accessory power outlet See Power Outlets on page 5 7 Universal Remote System This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmit...

Page 27: ...tion Center DIC will be displayed Before the vehicle can be operated again it must be serviced at your dealer 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 inspe...

Page 28: ...how the vehicle is charged See Programmable Charging on page 5 29 The charging system may run fans and pumps that result in sounds from the vehicle while it is turned off Additional unexpected clicking sounds may be caused by the electrical devices used while charging While the charge cord is plugged into the vehicle the vehicle cannot be driven Charging Start Charge 1 Make sure the vehicle is par...

Page 29: ...door lock function on the RKE transmitter End Charge 1 If armed unlock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter to disarm the charge cord theft alert 2 Disconnect the vehicle plug of the charge cord from the vehicle 3 Close the charge port door by pressing firmly on the rearward edge of the door surface 4 Unplug the charge cord from the electrical outlet 5 Place the charge cord into the storage compar...

Page 30: ...nsion cords multi outlet power strips splitters grounding adaptors surge protectors or similar devices Do not use an electrical outlet that is worn or damaged or one that will not hold the plug firmly in place Do not use an electrical outlet that is not properly grounded Do not use an electrical outlet that is on a circuit with other electrical loads See the charge cord user guide Charge Cord Stat...

Page 31: ...o remove While refueling hang the fuel cap tether from the hook on the inside of the fuel door Complete refueling within 30 minutes of pressing the fuel door button on the driver door If refueling more than 30 minutes press the fuel door button again 4 After refueling reinstall the fuel cap by turning it clockwise until it clicks Close the fuel door See Filling the Tank on page 9 68 Regenerative B...

Page 32: ...sts with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started To turn off TCS press and release the TCS StabiliTrak button Y on the center console i illuminates in the instrument cluster The appropriate DIC message is displayed See Ride Control System Messages on page 5 49 Press the TCS StabiliTrak button Y again to ...

Page 33: ...tem calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message when it is time to change the engine oil and filter The oil life system should be reset to 100 only following an oil change Resetting the Oil Life System 1 Display RESET OIL LIFE on the DIC menu See Driver Information Center DIC on page 5 38 2 Press and hold SEL for several seconds while the Oil Lif...

Page 34: ...e electric charge will be depleted Use Hold Mode mainly during highway or high speed driving to maximize both electric vehicle miles and fuel efficiency Use L Low in heavy stop and go traffic or when traveling downhill L Low requires less brake pedal application and provides a controlled efficient way to slow the vehicle down Climate Setting Using the heat and air conditioning systems decreases th...

Page 35: ... efficiency and range Avoid carrying more than is needed If fuel is not regularly used consider keeping the fuel tank only one third full Excess fuel weight impacts efficiency and range For fuel recommendations see Fuel on page 9 67 Avoid unnecessary use of electrical accessories Power used for functions other than propelling the vehicle will reduce electric vehicle range Using a rooftop carrier w...

Page 36: ...r Mirrors 2 17 Folding Mirrors 2 18 Heated Mirrors 2 18 Reverse Tilt Mirrors 2 18 Interior Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors 2 18 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 2 18 Windows Windows 2 19 Power Windows 2 19 Sun Visors 2 21 Keys and Locks Keys Warning Leaving children in a vehicle with a Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter is dangerous and children or others could be seriously injured or killed ...

Page 37: ...ote Keyless Entry RKE System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 12 If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range Check the distance The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal Check the transmitter s battery See Battery Replacement later in this section If the transmitter is still not working correctly see your d...

Page 38: ...alization L Vehicle Locator Panic Alarm Press and release to initiate vehicle locator The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps three times Press and hold for three seconds to sound the panic alarm The horn sounds and the turn signals flash for 30 seconds Press again to cancel the panic alarm Remote Vehicle Start Press and release Q and then immediately press and hold for at least four seconds ...

Page 39: ...r door switch with a door open for at least four seconds or until three chimes are heard Passive locking will then remain disabled until Q on the interior door is pressed or until the vehicle is turned on To customize the doors to automatically lock when exiting the vehicle see Remote Lock Unlock Start under Vehicle Personalization on page 5 52 Keyless Trunk Opening Press the touch pad to open if ...

Page 40: ...POWER O button 10 The DIC displays READY FOR REMOTE KEY 4 or 5 up to 8 11 Press Q or K on each newly programmed transmitter to complete the process 12 To program additional transmitters repeat Steps 8 11 Return the key base back into the RKE transmitter 13 Press and hold the POWER O button for at least 12 seconds to exit programming Programming without a Recognized Transmitter If there are no curr...

Page 41: ... LEARN then press the POWER O button The DIC reads REMOTE LEARN PENDING PLEASE WAIT 6 Repeat Step 5 two additional times After the third time all previously known transmitters will no longer work with the vehicle Remaining transmitters can be relearned during the next steps The DIC display should now show READY FOR REMOTE 1 7 First remove the rubber liner to access the pocket Place the new transmi...

Page 42: ...REMOTE KEY WAS DETECTED PLACE KEY IN TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN START YOUR VEHICLE See Key and Lock Messages on page 5 45 To start the vehicle 1 Open the center console storage area and the storage tray 2 Place the transmitter button side down into the transmitter indent 3 With the vehicle in P Park or N Neutral press the brake pedal and the POWER O button Replace the transmitter battery as soon as p...

Page 43: ...fter the vehicle has been turned on Remote Start This button is on the RKE transmitter During remote start The climate control system will typically default to the last climate setting If the fan is off or if MIN was selected the air conditioning or heat will turn on as needed See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8 1 If the heated seats have been enabled through vehicle personalizatio...

Page 44: ...KE System on page 2 2 Activating Remote Start To heat or cool the passenger compartment using remote start 1 Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle 2 Press and release Q on the RKE transmitter the doors will lock 3 Immediately press and hold until the turn signal lamps flash or for at least four seconds Pressing again during a remote start will turn the feature off Remote start will automatically ...

Page 45: ...n system fault conditions including an emission control system malfunction High voltage battery fault conditions A remote start or extension will not occur if the fuel level is low During a remote start conditions in which a remote start may be canceled include Vehicle propulsion system or high voltage battery fault conditions Low engine oil pressure Engine coolant temperature that is too high Doo...

Page 46: ... For Keyless Access the RKE transmitter must be within 1 m 3 ft of the door handle sensor 1 Grip and press to open To lock or unlock the doors from the inside press Q or K on the power door lock switch 2 To open the door press the door latch button 3 If the vehicle is stationary the door latch button unlatches an unlocked door See Keyless Access Operation in Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operati...

Page 47: ... driver door manual release lever From inside the vehicle pull the passenger door manual release lever From outside the vehicle open the trunk and pull the manual door release lever to open the driver door Delayed Locking This feature delays the locking of the doors until five seconds after all doors are closed When Q is pressed on the power door lock switch while the door is open a chime will sou...

Page 48: ...UN START and the power door lock switch is pressed with the driver door open all the doors will lock and only the driver door will unlock Lockout Protection can be manually overridden with the driver door open by pressing and holding Q on the power door lock switch If Unlocked Door Anti Lockout is turned on and the vehicle is off the driver door is open and locking is requested all the doors will ...

Page 49: ...age 9 27 Trunk Release To open the trunk the shift lever must be in P Park Press on the driver door Press and hold i on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter Press the touch pad on the rear of the trunk above the license plate when all doors are unlocked The trunk can be opened while the vehicle is locked by pressing the touch pad above the license plate while the RKE transmitter is within 1 m ...

Page 50: ...ehicle in one of three ways Use the RKE transmitter Use the Keyless Access system With a door open press the inside Q 3 After 30 seconds the alarm system will arm Pressing Q on the RKE transmitter a second time will bypass the 30 second delay and immediately arm the alarm system If the driver door is opened without first unlocking with the RKE transmitter the horn will chirp and the lights will fl...

Page 51: ...sh three times a previous alarm occurred while the system was armed If the alarm has been activated a message will appear on the DIC See Security Messages on page 5 49 Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 12 Immobilizer Operation This vehicle has a passive theft deterrent system The system does not have to be manually armed or disarmed The vehicle is automatically immobilized when ...

Page 52: ... device that disarms or deactivates the vehicle theft system in the vehicle Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors Warning A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on the right Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes The passenger side mirror is convex sh...

Page 53: ...quipped with the memory package the passenger and or driver mirror tilts to a preselected position when the vehicle is in R Reverse This feature allows the driver to view the curb when parallel parking The mirror s return to the original position when the vehicle is shifted out of R Reverse the ignition is turned off or if the vehicle is driven in R above a predetermined speed Turn this feature on...

Page 54: ...ny reasons children or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move The windows will function with the RKE transmitter in the vehicle and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window Do not leave the RKE transmitter in a vehicle with children The power window switches are on ...

Page 55: ...the anti pinch feature can be overridden in a supervised mode Hold the window switch all the way up to the second position The window will rise for as long as the switch is held Once the switch is released the express mode is reactivated In this mode the window can still close on an object in its path Use care when using the override mode Programming the Power Windows Programming the power windows...

Page 56: ...ual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 7695154 2015 CRC 4 25 14 Keys Doors and Windows 2 21 Sun Visors Pull the sun visor down to block glare Detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side window or if equipped extend along the rod ...

Page 57: ...Black plate 22 1 Cadillac ELR Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 7695154 2015 CRC 4 25 14 2 22 Keys Doors and Windows 2 NOTES ...

Page 58: ...cing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash 3 18 Airbag System Airbag System 3 19 Where Are the Airbags 3 21 When Should an Airbag Inflate 3 22 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 3 23 How Does an Airbag Restrain 3 23 What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates 3 24 Passenger Sensing System 3 25 Servicing the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 3 30 Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 3 30 Airbag System C...

Page 59: ...ck injury in a crash Front Seats The vehicle s front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions To raise or lower the head restraint press the button located on the side of the head restraint and pull up or push the head restraint down and release the button Pull and push on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place To adju...

Page 60: ... of the seatback The seatback will fold forward To move the seat forward press and hold the front of the switch 1 on the outboard side of the upper seatback To move the seat rearward press and hold the rear of the switch 1 Release the switch 1 when the seat reaches the desired position After entering or exiting the rear seat return the seatback to the upright position Lift the seatback and push it...

Page 61: ... Entry Seat on page 3 3 Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down Raise or lower the seat by moving the rear of the control up or down To adjust the seatback see Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 5 To adjust the lumbar support see Lumbar Adjustment on page 3 4 Some vehicles are equipped with a feature that activates a vibrating pulse alert in the d...

Page 62: ...rt control is also used to recline and raise the seatback See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 5 Thigh Support Adjustment If equipped adjust the manual leg extension by pulling up on the lever and then pulling or pushing on the support to lengthen or shorten it Release the lever to lock it in place Reclining Seatbacks To adjust the seatback Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline Tilt the top...

Page 63: ...it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving Memory Seats The SET 1...

Page 64: ... before the stored positions are reached stops the recall If the vehicle is ON and in P Park press and release 1 2 or B to manually recall the previously stored memory positions Placing the ignition in OFF before the stored positions are reached stops the recall Automatically Recalling Memory Positions Auto Memory Recall The Auto Automatic Memory Recall feature automatically recalls the current dr...

Page 65: ...bstruction Then do one of the following If manually recalling the position press and hold the appropriate manual control for the memory item that is not recalling for two seconds Try recalling again by pressing the appropriate memory button If automatically recalling the position press and hold the appropriate manual control for the memory item that is not recalling for two seconds Try recalling a...

Page 66: ... is on by pressing CLIMATE on the infotainment home screen Press the touch screen J AUTO or z AUTO button The area around the button will change to red when this feature is on When the vehicle is on this feature will automatically activate the heated seats at the level required by the vehicle s interior temperature The active high medium low or off heated seat level will be indicated by the manual...

Page 67: ...dRemote Start on page 2 8 Rear Seats Folding the Seatback Either seatback can be folded for more cargo space Fold a seatback only when the vehicle is not moving Caution Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat To fold a seatbac...

Page 68: ...rearward to lock it in place 2 Push and pull the top of the seatback to be sure it is locked 3 Repeat the steps to raise the other seatback if necessary When the seat is not in use it should be kept in the upright locked position Safety Belts This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly It also describes some things not to do with safety belts Warning Do not let anyone rid...

Page 69: ... the instrument panel or the safety belts When you wear a safety belt you and the vehicle slow down together There is more time to stop because you stop over a longer distance and when worn properly your strongest bones take the forces from the safety belts That is why wearing safety belts makes such good sense Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a cra...

Page 70: ...portant things to know about wearing a safety belt properly Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you Always use the correct buckle for your seating position Wear the lap part of the belt low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under i...

Page 71: ...t twisted The lap shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled out all the way the child restraint locking feature may be engaged If this happens let the belt go back all the way and start again 3 Push the latch plate into...

Page 72: ... stop to a higher position Safety Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen they are part of the safety belt assembly They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal near frontal or rear crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation a...

Page 73: ...t on the side of the seat 2 Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be behind the belt with the plastic guide on the front Warning A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously ...

Page 74: ... women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When a safety belt is worn properly it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a...

Page 75: ...der impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Make sure the safety belt reminder light is working See Safety Belt Reminders on page 5 14 Keep safety belts clean and dry See Safety Belt Care on page 3 18 Safety Belt Care Keep belts clean and dry Warning Do not bleach or dye safety belts It may severely weaken them In a crash they might not be able to provide adequate protec...

Page 76: ... outboard passenger A seat mounted side impact airbag for the driver A seat mounted side impact airbag for the front outboard passenger A roof rail airbag for the driver and the passenger seated directly behind the driver A roof rail airbag for the front outboard passenger and the passenger seated directly behind the front outboard passenger All vehicle airbags have the word AIRBAG on the trim or ...

Page 77: ...e anyone who is up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Do not sit unnecessarily close to any airbag as you would be if sitting on the edge of the seat or leaning forward Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash Always wear a safety belt even with airbags The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining...

Page 78: ... passenger side instrument panel The driver knee airbag is below the steering column The front outboard passenger knee airbag is below the glove box Driver Side Shown Passenger Side Similar The seat mounted side impact airbags for the driver and front outboard passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door The roof rail airbags for the driver front outboard passenger and second row...

Page 79: ...or the airbags to inflate and help restrain the occupants The vehicle has electronic sensors that help the airbag system determine the severity of the impact Deployment thresholds can vary with specific vehicle design Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver s or front outboar...

Page 80: ... In a deployment event the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inflator Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover The inflator the airbag and related hardware are all part of the airbag module For airbag locations see Where Are the Airbags on page 3 21 How Does an Airbag Restrain In moderate to severe frontal or near...

Page 81: ...everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so If you have breathing problems but cannot get out of the vehicle after an airbag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or a door If you experience breathing problems following an airbag deployment you should seek medical attention The vehicle has a feature that may automatically unlock the doors turn on the interior la...

Page 82: ... parts The service manual for the vehicle covers the need to replace other parts The vehicle has a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information after a crash See Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy on page 13 14 and Event Data Recorders on page 13 14 Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag systems Improper service can mean that an airbag system will not work properly See ...

Page 83: ...rd passenger frontal airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag A child in a forward facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the front outboard passenger frontal airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passe...

Page 84: ...nger knee airbag depending upon the person s seating posture and body build Everyone in the vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there is an airbag for that person Warning If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system To help avoid injury to yourself or others have the vehi...

Page 85: ...for an Adult Sized Occupant If a person of adult size is sitting in the front outboard passenger seat but the off indicator is lit it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat Use the following steps to allow the system to detect that person and enable the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and passenger knee airbag 1 Turn the vehicle off 2 Remove any additional materia...

Page 86: ... Vehicle on page 3 30 for more information about modifications that can affect how the system operates A wet seat can affect the performance of the passenger sensing system Here is how The passenger sensing system may turn off the passenger frontal airbag and passenger knee airbag when liquid is soaked into the seat If this happens the off indicator will be lit and the airbag readiness light on th...

Page 87: ...ng work for you is qualified to do so Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle Adding accessories that change the vehicle s frame bumper system height front end or side sheet metal may keep the airbag system from working properly The operation of the airbag system can also be affected by changing any parts of the front seats safety belts the airbag sensing and diagnostic module steering whe...

Page 88: ...mer Assistance Offices on page 13 3 Airbag System Check The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement Make sure the airbag readiness light is working See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5 16 Caution If an airbag covering is damaged opened or broken the airbag may not work properly Do not open or break the airbag coverings If there are any opened or broken airbag cov...

Page 89: ...tructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster Use a booster seat with a lap shoulder belt until the child passes the fit test below Sit all the way back on the seat Do the knees bend at the seat edge If yes continue If no return to the booster seat Buckle the lap shoulder belt Does the shoulder belt rest on the shoulder If yes continue If no try...

Page 90: ... Guides under Lap Shoulder Belt on page 3 14 According to accident statistics children are safer when properly restrained in a rear seating position In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up or can be thrown out of the vehicle Older children need to use safety belts properly Warning Never allow more than one child to wear the same safety belt The safety ...

Page 91: ...eriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck The shoulder belt can tighten but cannot be loosened if it is locked The shoulder belt locks when it is pulled all the way out of the retractor It unlocks when the shoulder belt is allowed to go all Continued Warning Continued the way back into the retractor but it cannot do this if it is wrapped around a child s neck If...

Page 92: ...e up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Never put a rear facing child restraint in the front outboard seat Secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat It is also better to secure a forward facing child restraint in a rear seat If you must secure a forward facing child restraint in Continued Warning Continued the front outboard seat alway...

Page 93: ...there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs Warning To reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash infants need complete support In a crash if an infant is in a rear facing child restraint the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant s body the back and shoulders Infants should always be secured in rear facing child restrain...

Page 94: ...urface against the back of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint Forward Facing Child Seat A forward facing child seat provides restraint for the child s body with the harness Booster Seats A booster seat is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system A booster seat can also h...

Page 95: ...s manual The child restraint instructions are important so if they are not available obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in the vehicle even when no child is in it In some areas of the United States and Canada Certi...

Page 96: ...s off If you secure a forward facing child restraint in the front seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat See Passenger Sensing System on page 3 25 for additional information When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is com...

Page 97: ...stem this can be done as long as the booster seat can be positioned properly and there is no interference with the proper positioning of the lap shoulder belt on the child Make sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint and also the instructions in this manual When installing a child restraint with a top tether you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts ...

Page 98: ...gle tether 3 or a dual tether 4 Either will have a single attachment 2 to secure the top tether to the anchor Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached Others require the top tether always to be attached Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the child restraint In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restr...

Page 99: ...here the child restraint will be placed Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached According to accident statistics children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or...

Page 100: ...lowed to go all the way back into the retractor but it cannot do this if it is wrapped around a child s neck If the shoulder belt is locked and tightened around a child s neck the only way to loosen the belt is to cut it Buckle any unused safety belts behind the child restraint so children cannot reach them Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock and tighten the bel...

Page 101: ... seat When installing a rear facing child restraint it may be necessary to move the front seat forward to properly install the child restraint per the child restraint manufacturer guidelines See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 4 1 3 Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors 2 If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached a...

Page 102: ...placements made as soon as possible If the vehicle has the LATCH system and it was being used during a crash new LATCH system parts may be needed New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the LATCH system was not being used at the time of the crash Securing Child Restraints Rear Seat When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position study the instructions that came with the child res...

Page 103: ...ure to read Where to Put the Restraint on page 3 38 1 Put the child restraint on the seat When installing a rear facing child restraint it may be necessary to move the front seat forward to properly install the child restraint per the child restraint manufacturer instructions See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 4 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle safety...

Page 104: ...re it is securely held in place To check grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth When the child restraint is properly installed there should be no more than 2 5 cm 1 in of movement To remove the child restraint unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position If the top tether is attached to a top tether anch...

Page 105: ...ll go It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat See Passenger Sensing System on page 3 25 for additional information If the child restraint uses a top tether see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 3 40 for top tether anchor locations Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether ...

Page 106: ...ion the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary 5 Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock When the retractor lock is set the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor 6 To tighten the belt push down on the child restraint pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt ...

Page 107: ...e no more than 2 5 cm 1 in of movement If the airbags are off the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and stay on when the vehicle is started If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit see If the On Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint under Passenger Sensing System on page 3 25 To remove the child restraint unbuckle the vehicle safety bel...

Page 108: ...rp objects in storage compartments In a crash these objects may cause the cover to open and could result in injury Instrument Panel Storage Touch the bottom of the climate control system panel until the door automatically starts to open There is a USB port inside See the infotainment manual Touch the bottom of the climate control system again until the door automatically starts to close Keep the s...

Page 109: ...ly by pushing or pulling the handle See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 9 19 If any object is in the path of the power cover when it is active the cover will stop at the obstruction and auto reverse to a preset position The cover will return to normal operation after the obstruction is removed Push the handle to uncover the rear cupholders Center Console Storage There is a storage area in fro...

Page 110: ...ing Brake Light 5 21 Service Electric Parking Brake Light 5 21 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light 5 21 Lane Departure Warning LDW Light 5 22 Vehicle Ahead Indicator 5 22 Traction Off Light 5 22 StabiliTrak OFF Light 5 23 Traction Control System TCS StabiliTrak Light 5 23 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light 5 23 Tire Pressure Light 5 24 Engine Oil Pressure Light 5 24 Low Fuel Warning Ligh...

Page 111: ...on Vehicle Personalization 5 52 Universal Remote System Universal Remote System 5 59 Universal Remote System Programming 5 59 Universal Remote System Operation 5 62 Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment Press the control to move the tilt and telescoping steering wheel up and down or forward and rearward Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving To set the power tilt wheel memory position see Mem...

Page 112: ...ed manually while driving such as in parking lots Use this feature to alert people who may not hear your vehicle approaching At speeds less than 64 km h 40 mph to manually sound the pedestrian safety signal 1 Pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you momentarily See Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6 1 and Headlamp High Low Beam Changer on page 6 3 The high beam headlamps and indicator light...

Page 113: ...Replacement on page 10 26 Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor Wiper Parking If the ignition is put in OFF while the wipers are on LO HI or INT they will immediately stop If the windshield wiper lever is then moved to OFF before the driver door is opened or within 10 minutes the wipers will restart and move to the base of the windshield If the ignition is put in OFF while the wipers are ...

Page 114: ...ased additional wipes may occur depending on how long the windshield washer had been activated See Washer Fluid on page 10 19 for information on filling the windshield washer fluid reservoir Warning In freezing weather do not use the washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision Compass The compass displays in the center stack ...

Page 115: ...r decrease month day or year 3 Press Back to go back to the previous menu Auto Set When on the time and date will automatically update To set auto set 1 Press the SETTINGS screen button then press Time and Date 2 Press Set Time or Set Date 3 Press Auto Set then select On Cell Network or Off Manual to manually set the time and date 4 Press Back to go back to the previous menu If auto timing is on t...

Page 116: ...the proper installation instructions included with the equipment See Add On Electrical Equipment on page 9 71 Caution Hanging heavy equipment from the power outlet can cause damage not covered by the vehicle warranty The power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only such as cell phone charge cords Always unplug electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exce...

Page 117: ... cluster displays a preview of information that includes electric range charging odometer and battery status This happens upon entry when the driver door is opened and following the welcome animation before starting the vehicle The CHARGING OVERRIDE INTERRUPTION OCCURRED message may display on the lower right of the screen to indicate that a charging override or interruption has occurred due to on...

Page 118: ...Black plate 9 1 Cadillac ELR Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 7695154 2015 CRC 4 25 14 Instruments and Controls 5 9 English Cluster Shown Metric Similar ...

Page 119: ...c Modern Classic Enhanced Modern Enhanced Use the five way control on the right side of the steering wheel to move between the different display zones and scroll through the different displays To change the cluster configuration 1 Press S to access the cluster applications 2 Use y or z to scroll through the list until Display Layout is highlighted Then press SEL to select it 3 Each layout in the m...

Page 120: ...Layout See Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster earlier in this section Settings Audio While the Audio application page is displayed press T to enter the Audio menu In the Audio menu search for music or change the audio source Phone While the Phone application page is displayed press T to enter the Phone menu In the Phone menu if there is no active phone call view recent calls or scroll through conta...

Page 121: ...ime Tutorial Press SEL while Tutorial is highlighted to view the tutorials that explain some of the features of the instrument cluster The tutorials are only available when the vehicle is in P Park Open Source Software Press SEL while Open Source Software is highlighted to display open source software information Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle s speed in either kilometers per hour k...

Page 122: ...with the fuel gauge At the service station the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated For example the gauge may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gauge takes a few seconds to stabilize after the ignition is turned on and ...

Page 123: ...cts as an efficiency gauge It is green when driving efficiently and turns yellow when acceleration or braking is too aggressive Power Indicator Gauge Battery Power Total Power The power gauge is on the right side of the display in the Classic Enhanced configuration and on both right and left sides in the Modern Enhanced configuration The power gauge shows the power coming from the engine and or ba...

Page 124: ...ycle may continue several times if the front passenger remains or becomes unbuckled while the vehicle is moving If the front passenger safety belt is buckled neither the chime nor the light comes on The front passenger safety belt reminder light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase handbag grocery bag laptop or other electronic device To turn off the reminder l...

Page 125: ...when the vehicle is started If the light does not come on then have it fixed immediately Warning If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving it means the airbag system might not be working properly The airbags in the vehicle might not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate without a crash To help avoid injury have the vehicle serviced right ...

Page 126: ...ns that something may be wrong with the airbag system To help avoid injury to yourself or others have the vehicle serviced right away See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5 16 for more information including important safety information Charging System Light 12 Volt Battery The charging system light comes on briefly when the vehicle is in ON RUN as a check to show the light is working If the light st...

Page 127: ...the engine electric drive unit exhaust intake or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria TPC can affect the vehicle emission controls and can cause this light to come on Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty This could also result in a failure Continued ...

Page 128: ...e the engine is warmed up If one or more of these conditions occurs change the fuel brand used It may require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off If none of the above have made the light turn off your dealer can check the vehicle The dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that might have developed Emissions...

Page 129: ...epare the vehicle for inspection Brake System Warning Light The vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits If one circuit is not working the remaining circuit can still work to stop the vehicle For normal braking performance both circuits need to be working If the warning light comes on there is a brake problem Have the brake system inspected right away Metric English This light comes...

Page 130: ...tays on there is a problem with a system on the vehicle that is causing the parking brake system to work at a reduced level The vehicle can still be driven but should be taken to a dealer as soon as possible See Electric Parking Brake on page 9 30 If a message displays in the Driver Information Center DIC see Brake System Messages on page 5 42 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light This light com...

Page 131: ...has been crossed without using a turn signal in that direction See Lane Departure Warning LDW on page 9 56 Vehicle Ahead Indicator This indicator will display green when a vehicle is detected ahead and amber when you are following a vehicle ahead much too closely See Forward Collision Alert FCA System on page 9 50 Traction Off Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine If it does ...

Page 132: ... System TCS StabiliTrak Light This light comes on briefly when the engine is started If the light does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer If the system is working normally the indicator light turns off If the light is on and not flashing the TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak system have been disabled A DIC message may display Check the DIC messages to determine which feature s ...

Page 133: ...ires are significantly underinflated A Driver Information Center DIC tire pressure message may also display See Tire Messages on page 5 50 Stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the pressure value shown on the Tire and Loading Information label See Tire Pressure on page 10 47 When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On Steady If the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on the...

Page 134: ...and comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on as a check to show it is working It also comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel The light turns off when fuel is added If it does not have the vehicle serviced Security Light On some vehicles the immobilizer light should come on briefly as the engine is started If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer If the system is w...

Page 135: ...iBeam Light This light comes on when the IntelliBeam system if equipped is enabled See Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6 1 Lamps On Reminder This light comes on when the exterior lamps are in use See Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6 1 Cruise Control Light The cruise control light is white when the cruise control is on and ready and turns green when the cruise control is set and active See Cruise Co...

Page 136: ...nt manual Vehicle Personalization on page 5 52 The center stack controls only need a light touch to operate and work best with bare hands The controls will work with most gloves although they may take longer to respond Use the finger pad rather than the finger tip to minimize response time If the controls are not responding remove the gloves To view the Power Flow Charging and Energy Information p...

Page 137: ...ic mode and no power is flowing to the wheels Engine Power Engine is active with energy flowing to the wheels Engine Power Vehicle is stationary in extended range mode and no power is flowing to the wheels Engine and Battery Power Both the engine and battery are active with energy flowing to the wheels Engine and Regen Power Recovery Engine is active Power from the wheels returns to the battery du...

Page 138: ...l outlets may wear out with normal usage or be damaged over time making them unsuitable for electric vehicle charging Check the electrical outlet plug while charging and discontinue use if the electrical outlet plug is hot then have the electrical outlet serviced by a qualified electrician When outdoors plug into an electrical outlet that is weather proof while in use Mount the charging cord to re...

Page 139: ...temperature conditions Also to get an accurate time estimate the vehicle uses an internal clock for programmable charging not the clock in the center stack Charge Mode Status Immediately The vehicle starts charging as soon as it is connected to an electrical outlet See Plug In Charging on page 9 58 Delayed Departure Time The vehicle estimates the charging start time considering the programmed depa...

Page 140: ...ve the issue The Charge Limit Preference should be configured to match the electrical current rating for the electrical outlet that the charge cord is connected to The Charge Limit Preference settings are Maximum Limits AC current to 12 amps Reduced Limits AC current to 8 amps Exact current levels may vary from the values shown in this manual Please check the vehicle for the current available leve...

Page 141: ... the departure time for each day of the week to match your personal schedule 1 Press the day to change 2 Press or to change the hours and minutes 3 Press or to change AM or PM 4 Press Back to store changes and return to the previous screen Charge Rate Information From the Delayed Rate and Departure Time Charge Mode Status screen press Charge Rate Information Select one of the following Electric Ra...

Page 142: ...harged the vehicle will not be fully charged by the departure time regardless of the rate selection Also if the selected electric rate settings result in a very long charge completion time the vehicle will start charging immediately upon plug in For example if the electric rate table is set up with all Peak rates and the rate preference is to charge during Off Peak rates only then the vehicle will...

Page 143: ...er 5 Press Edit Summer Schedule or Edit Winter Schedule to edit the daily electric rate schedule Electric Rate Schedule Editing From the Edit Electric Rate Schedule screen select Weekday Schedule or Weekend Schedule 1 Press Weekday or Weekend 2 Select the row to be changed Weekdays are Monday through Friday and use the same rate schedule Weekends are Saturday and Sunday and use the same rate sched...

Page 144: ...screen press View Summer Winter or Yearly Schedule Temporary Charge Mode Override and Cancel Programmed Delayed Charge Modes can be temporarily overridden to an Immediate Charge Mode for one charge cycle Also the next planned departure time can be temporarily overridden for one charge cycle In addition to the in vehicle overrides via the center stack there are other ways to temporarily override a ...

Page 145: ...temporarily override the Next Planned Departure Time from inside the vehicle 1 Press Temporary Override Options on the main charging screen 2 Press Next Departure Time 3 Press the or button to change the Next Departure Time 4 Press SAVE to confirm a temporary override of the Next Planned Departure Time The Temporary Charge Mode Status screen will automatically display the revised charge complete t...

Page 146: ...ion Pop Up The Charging Override Interruption pop up will appear if any of the following conditions occur The charging settings have been modified via OnStar through the website or the Mobile App For example the Departure Time Tables the Rate Tables or the Charge Mode were updated using the customer website available in select regions There was an unintended loss of AC power during the plug in cha...

Page 147: ...nd average fuel economy There are maximum limits to some of the values that can be displayed When these values are replaced with dashes the value limits have been reached To reset these values the high voltage battery will need to be fully recharged The circle graph also represents the percentage of distance traveled using Electric Mode versus Extended Range Mode The Lifetime Fuel Economy is a tot...

Page 148: ...s the current distance traveled in either kilometers km or miles mi since the trip odometer was last reset The trip odometer can be reset by pressing and holding SEL while this display is active The Average Fuel Economy display shows the approximate average liters per 100 kilometers L 100 km or miles per gallon mpg This number is calculated based on the number of L 100 km mpg recorded since the la...

Page 149: ...on page 10 48 and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10 49 Average Speed Shows the average speed of the vehicle in kilometers per hour km h or miles per hour mph This average is calculated based on the various vehicle speeds recorded since the last reset of this value The average speed can be reset by pressing and holding SEL while this display is active Timer This display can be used as a ti...

Page 150: ...olt battery saver system starts reducing certain features trying to save the charge of the 12 volt battery Turn off unnecessary features to allow the battery to recharge BATTERY TOO COLD PLUG IN TO WARM This message displays during extremely cold temperatures when the vehicle will not start until the high voltage battery is warm enough Plug the vehicle in and make sure the vehicle is off to allow ...

Page 151: ...layed when there is a problem with the brake boost assist system The brake boost assist motor may be heard and brake pedal pulsation may be felt This is normal under these conditions Take the vehicle to your dealer for service SERVICE PARKING BRAKE This message is displayed when there is a problem with the parking brake Take the vehicle to your dealer for service Compass Messages Dashes may be dis...

Page 152: ...page 9 39 SERVICE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL If this message displays take the vehicle to your dealer to repair the system Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Forward Collision Alert FCA and or the Active Emergency Braking System may not work Do not use these systems until the vehicle has been repaired SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE EXITING This message may display if Adaptive Cruise Control ACC is engaged holding the...

Page 153: ...icle when it is not in P Park Engine Cooling System Messages ENGINE OVERHEATED REDUCE SPEED This message displays when the engine coolant temperature or engine oil is too hot Reduce speed and allow the vehicle to cool down ENGINE OVERHEATED TURN VEHICLE OFF This message displays and a continuous chime sounds if the engine cooling system reaches unsafe temperatures for operation Stop and turn off t...

Page 154: ... be driven in Electric Mode until the battery is depleted but will have reduced acceleration When this message is displayed refuel the vehicle See Out of Fuel Engine Unavailable on page 9 24 FUEL LEVEL LOW This message displays when the vehicle is low on fuel Refuel as soon as possible READY TO REFUEL This message displays when the fuel system is depressurized and the vehicle can be refueled TIGHT...

Page 155: ...tic light control has been turned on or off See Automatic Headlamp System on page 6 4 XX TURN INDICATOR FAILURE When one of the turn signals is out this message displays to show which bulb needs to be replaced See Bulb Replacement on page 10 27 and Replacement Bulbs on page 10 28 TURN SIGNAL ON This message is displayed if the turn signal has been left on Turn off the turn signal Object Detection ...

Page 156: ...ked Cleaning the outside of the windshield behind the rearview mirror may correct the issue The Lane Departure Warning system will not operate Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Forward Collision Alert FCA and the Active Emergency Braking System may not work or may not work as well LANE DEPARTURE WARNING UNAVAILABLE This message displays when attempting to activate the Lane Departure Warning LDW system w...

Page 157: ...es that Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA and Rear Cross Traffic Alert RCTA are disabled either because the sensor is blocked and cannot detect vehicles in the blind zone or the vehicle is passing through an open area such as the desert where there is insufficient data for operation This message may also activate during heavy rain or due to road spray The vehicle does not need service For cleaning see Wa...

Page 158: ...ealer for service The vehicle is safe to drive however you do not have the benefit of StabiliTrak so reduce your speed and drive accordingly SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL This message displays when there is a problem with the Traction Control System TCS When this message is displayed the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly See your dealer for service See Traction Control El...

Page 159: ...ake the vehicle to your dealer for service SERVICE HEATER SOON This message displays if there is a problem with the heater system Take the vehicle to your dealer for service SERVICE POWER STEERING This message displays if there is a problem with the power steering system Take the vehicle to your dealer for service SERVICE VEHICLE SOON This message displays if there is a problem with the vehicle Ta...

Page 160: ...0 47 You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time The DIC also shows the tire pressure values See Driver Information Center DIC on page 5 38 Vehicle Reminder Messages ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE This message displays when ice conditions are possible Vehicle Speed Messages SELECTED SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED This message is displayed when the vehicle speed is greater than the set speed ...

Page 161: ...ollowing list of menu items may be available Time and Date Language Language Valet Mode Radio Vehicle Bluetooth Voice Display Rear Camera Return to Factory Settings Software Information Each menu is detailed in the following information Time and Date Manually set the time and date See Clock on page 5 5 Language Language Select Language then select from the available language s Valet Mode This will...

Page 162: ...adjusted to this level To set the maximum startup volume press or to increase or decrease Audio Cue Volume This feature sets the volume of audio files played at system startup and shutdown Select On then press or to increase or decrease the volume Vehicle Select and the following may display Climate and Air Quality Collision Detection Systems Comfort and Convenience Energy Lighting Power Door Lock...

Page 163: ...e Automatic Braking capability of the Auto Collision Preparation feature With the Alert Brake setting both Forward Collision Alert as well as the Automatic Braking capability of the Auto Collision Preparation feature are available The Alert setting disables most automatic braking functions of the Auto Collision Preparation feature Some last second automatic braking capability is still provided wit...

Page 164: ...omatically recalls the current driver s previously stored Exit button position when exiting the vehicle See Memory Seats on page 3 6 Select Off or On Chime Volume This allows the selection of the chime volume level Press or to adjust the volume Reverse Tilt Mirror This allows the feature to be turned on or off Select Off On Driver and Passenger On Driver or On Passenger Rainsense Wipers This allow...

Page 165: ...to be turned on or off Select Off or On Power Door Locks Select and the following may display Unlocked Door Anti Lockout Auto Door Unlock Delayed Door Lock Unlocked Door Anti Lockout When on this feature will keep the driver door from locking when the door is open If Off is selected the Delayed Door Lock menu will be available Select Off or On Auto Door Unlock This allows selection of which of the...

Page 166: ...ck This allows the selection of what doors will unlock when using the door handle touch pad button on the driver door to unlock the vehicle Select All Doors or Driver Door Passive Door Lock This allows passive locking to be turned on or off and selects feedback See Passive Locking in Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 2 2 Select Off On with Horn Chirp or On Remote Left in Vehicle Al...

Page 167: ...re adjusts the voice prompt length Select Short or Long Audio Feedback Speed This feature adjusts the audio feedback speed Select Slow Medium or Fast Display Select and the following may display Mode Proximity Sensing Calibrate Touchscreen Turn Display Off Mode Select to change the display screen for day or night driving Select Auto Day or Night Proximity Sensing When on certain screen buttons and...

Page 168: ...Restore Vehicle Settings Clear All Private Data Restore Radio Settings Restore Vehicle Settings This allows selection of restoring vehicle settings Select Restore or Cancel Clear All Private Data This allows selection to clear all private information from the vehicle Select Delete or Cancel Restore Radio Settings This allows selection to restore radio settings Select Restore or Cancel Software Inf...

Page 169: ...urate transmission of the radio frequency signal Programming the Universal Remote System For questions or help programming the Universal Remote system call 1 800 355 3515 or see www homelink com Programming involves time sensitive actions and may time out causing the procedure to be repeated To program up to three devices 1 Hold the end of the hand held transmitter about 3 to 8 cm 1 to 3 in away f...

Page 170: ...may vary by manufacturer 5 Press and release the Learn or Smart button Step 6 must be completed within 30 seconds of pressing this button 6 Inside the vehicle press and hold the newly programmed Universal Remote system button for two seconds and then release it If the garage door does not move or the lamp on the garage door opener receiver does not flash press and hold the same button a second tim...

Page 171: ...ramming the Universal Remote System to complete Universal Remote System Operation Using the Universal Remote System Press and hold the appropriate Universal Remote system button for at least one half second The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted Erasing Universal Remote System Buttons Erase all programmed buttons when vehicle ownership is terminated To erase 1 Press...

Page 172: ...n and Lane Change Signals 6 5 Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control 6 6 Courtesy Lamps 6 6 Dome Lamps 6 6 Reading Lamps 6 7 Lighting Features Entry Lighting 6 8 Exit Lighting 6 8 Battery Power Protection 6 8 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver 6 8 Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls The exterior lamp control is on the turn signal lever Turn the control to the following positions...

Page 173: ...es on in the instrument cluster when the IntelliBeam system is enabled Turning On and Enabling IntelliBeam To enable the IntelliBeam system with the turn signal lever in the neutral position turn the exterior lamp control to AUTO The blue high beam on light appears on the instrument cluster when the high beams are on Driving with IntelliBeam The system only activates the high beams when driving ov...

Page 174: ... snow road spray mist or other airborne obstructions The vehicle s windshield is dirty cracked or obstructed by something that blocks the view of the light sensor The vehicle is loaded such that the front end points upward causing the light sensor to aim high and not detect headlamps and taillamps The vehicle is being driven on winding or hilly roads The automatic high beam headlamps may need to b...

Page 175: ...t in P Park When the DRL are on the taillamps instrument panel lights and other lamps will not be on The DRL turn off when the headlamps are turned to O or the ignition is off Automatic Headlamp System When the exterior lamp control is set to AUTO and it is dark enough outside the headlamps come on automatically There is a light sensor on top of the instrument panel Do not cover the sensor The sys...

Page 176: ...ntrol to O or to disable this feature Hazard Warning Flashers Hazard Warning Flashers Press this button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Press again to turn the flashers off The hazard warning flashers turn on automatically if the airbags deploy Turn and Lane Change Signals Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn An arrow on the instrument cluster flashe...

Page 177: ... on page 10 29 Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control The brightness of the instrument panel lighting and steering wheel controls can be adjusted D Instrument Panel Illumination Move the thumbwheel up or down to brighten or dim the lights The brightness of the displays automatically adjusts based on outdoor lighting The instrument panel illumination control will set the lowest lev...

Page 178: ...amps off even when a door is open DOOR The lamps come on when a door is opened ON Turns the lamps on Reading Lamps There are front and rear reading lamps on the overhead console and the headliner These lamps come on when any door is opened To manually turn the reading lamps on or off Front Reading Lamps Rear Reading Lamps Press m or n next to each reading lamp ...

Page 179: ...or lamps license plate lamps and exterior door handle lamps come on at night or in areas with limited lighting when the driver door is opened after the ignition is turned off The dome lamps come on after the ignition is changed to the OFF position The exterior lamps and dome lamps remain on for a set amount of time then automatically turn off The exterior lamps turn off immediately by turning the ...

Page 180: ...5 CRC 4 25 14 Infotainment System 7 1 Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment 7 1 Introduction Infotainment See the infotainment manual for information on the radio audio players phone navigation system and voice or speech recognition It also includes information on settings ...

Page 181: ...Black plate 2 1 Cadillac ELR Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 7695154 2015 CRC 4 25 14 7 2 Infotainment System 2 NOTES ...

Page 182: ...ntenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter 8 8 Service 8 8 Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the heating cooling and ventilation Climate Control Buttons 1 Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls 2 Fan Control 3 OFF Fan 4 Driver and Passenger Heated Seats 5 AUTO Automatic Operation 6 Defrost 7 Rear Wind...

Page 183: ...ted Seats 9 Air Delivery Mode Controls Climate Control Touch Screen The fan air delivery mode driver and passenger temperatures A C mode and SYNC settings can be controlled by pressing CLIMATE on the infotainment home screen or the climate button in the touch screen application tray A selection can then be made on the front climate control page displayed See Infotainment on page 7 1 Climate Contro...

Page 184: ...anual recirculation mode and close the air vents When in MIN mode if Auto Defog is enabled the air conditioning and electric heat may turn on when high humidity conditions exist See Climate and Air Quality under Vehicle Personalization on page 5 52 for more information on the Auto Defog selection The air conditioning may also run if 0 is selected ECO Economy Mode The air conditioning and electric ...

Page 185: ...rately for the driver and the passenger Press to increase or decrease the temperature Press and hold to rapidly increase or decrease the temperature The driver and passenger temperatures can also be adjusted by pressing the controls on the touch screen SYNC Synchronized Temperature Press SYNC on the touch screen to link all climate zone settings to the driver settings Adjust the driver side temper...

Page 186: ...e air is automatically recirculated as needed to help quickly cool the inside of the vehicle Recirculation Press to alternate between recirculating air inside the vehicle or pulling in outside air The indicator light on the button is lit when recirculation mode is active This helps to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle or prevent outside air and odors from entering Pressing this button cancel...

Page 187: ...his feature is on When the vehicle is on this feature will automatically activate the heated seats at the level required by the vehicle s interior temperature The active high medium low or off heated seat level will be indicated by the manual heated seat button lights on the center stack Use the touch screen buttons or the manual heated seat buttons on the center stack to turn auto heated seats of...

Page 188: ...nd passenger side door windows These are fixed and cannot be adjusted Operation Tips Clear away any ice snow or leaves from air inlets at the base of the windshield that could block the flow of air into the vehicle Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside the vehicle more effectively Use of non GM approved hood deflectors can adversely affect the perfor...

Page 189: ...ter Service All vehicles have a label underhood that identifies the refrigerant used in the vehicle The refrigerant system should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians The air conditioning evaporator should never be repaired or replaced by one from a salvage vehicle It should only be replaced by a new evaporator to ensure proper and safe operation During service all refrigerants sh...

Page 190: ...ing the Vehicle 9 18 Retained Accessory Power RAP 9 19 Shifting Into Park 9 19 Shifting out of Park 9 20 Parking over Things That Burn 9 21 Electric Vehicle Operating Modes System Operation 9 21 Electric Mode 9 21 Extended Range Mode 9 22 Driver Selected Operating Modes 9 22 Out of Fuel Engine Unavailable 9 24 Maintenance Modes 9 25 Engine Exhaust Engine Exhaust 9 27 Running the Vehicle While Park...

Page 191: ...el Fuel 9 67 California Fuel Requirements 9 68 Fuels in Foreign Countries 9 68 Fuel Additives 9 68 Filling the Tank 9 68 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 9 70 Trailer Towing General Towing Information 9 71 Conversions and Add Ons Add On Electrical Equipment 9 71 Driving Information Driving for Better Energy Efficiency Use the following tips to help maximize energy efficiency and range In colder t...

Page 192: ...inous areas Be sure to engage Mountain Mode before starting to climb Mountain Mode reduces electric range and power but may be needed to maintain speeds above 96 km h 60 mph when climbing grades of 5 or greater Use Hold Mode on a trip where all or most of the electric charge will be depleted Use Hold Mode mainly during highway or high speed driving to maximize both electric vehicle miles and fuel ...

Page 193: ... charged to keep the battery temperature ready for the next drive This is important when outside temperatures are extremely hot or cold 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 If fuel is not regularly used consider keeping the fuel tank only one thi...

Page 194: ... floor Stop or park the vehicle to tend to children Keep pets in an appropriate carrier or restraint Avoid stressful conversations while driving whether with a passenger or on a cell phone Warning Taking your eyes off the road too long or too often could cause a crash resulting in injury or death Focus your attention on driving Refer to the infotainment section for more information on using that s...

Page 195: ...h travels 20 m 66 ft which could be a lot of distance in an emergency Helpful braking tips to keep in mind include Keep enough distance between you and the vehicle in front of you Avoid needless heavy braking Keep pace with traffic If propulsion is disabled while the vehicle is being driven brake normally but do not pump the brakes If the brakes are pumped the pedal could get harder to push down I...

Page 196: ...the curve Wait until the vehicle is out of the curve before accelerating gently into the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are some situations when steering around a problem may be more effective than braking Holding both sides of the steering wheel allows you to turn 180 degrees without removing a hand The Antilock Brake System ABS allows steering while braking Off Road Recovery The vehi...

Page 197: ...our driving according to weather conditions Stopping distance can be longer and vehicle control can be affected when traction is reduced by water snow ice gravel or other material on the road Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt Try to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking inclu...

Page 198: ...ntact with the road There is no hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when the road is wet Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down other wet weather driving tips include Allow extra following distance Pass with caution Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir filled Have good tires with proper tread depth See Ti...

Page 199: ... action Winter Driving Driving on Snow or Ice Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the tires and the road creating less traction or grip Wet ice can occur at about 0 C 32 F when freezing rain begins to fall resulting in even less traction Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rain until roads can be treated with salt or sand Drive with caution whatever the condition Accelerate gentl...

Page 200: ...from time to time to be sure snow does not collect there Open a window about 5 cm 2 in on the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind to bring in fresh air Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel Adjust the climate control system to a setting that circulates the air inside the vehicle and set the fan speed to the highest setting See Climate Control Systems in the Index C...

Page 201: ...ystem prevents the tires from spinning at high speeds To prevent electric drive unit wear wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears Release the accelerator pedal while shifting and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the electric drive unit is in gear Slowly spinning the wheels in the forward and reverse directions causes a rocking motion that could free the vehicle If that...

Page 202: ...original equipment tires 3 and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures 4 For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 10 41 and Tire Pressure on page 10 47 There is also important loading information on the Certification label It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR and the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for the front and rear axle see Certification Label later in t...

Page 203: ...lated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle The vehicle is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer Example 1 1 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 453 kg 1 000 lbs 2 Subtract Occupant Weight 68 kg 150 lbs ...

Page 204: ...ertification label is found on the center pillar B pillar The label shows the gross weight capacity of the vehicle This is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR and includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo Never exceed the GVWR for the vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle Spread out heavy loads equally on both sides of the vehicle See...

Page 205: ... the cargo area of the vehicle In the cargo area put them as far forward as possible Try to spread the weight evenly Continued Warning Continued Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in the vehicle Secure loose items in the vehicle Do not leave a seat folded down unless needed Star...

Page 206: ...indicator lamp as may be required for emission inspection purposes With the vehicle off and the brake pedal not applied pressing and holding the POWER O button for more than five seconds will place the vehicle in Service Only Mode The instruments and audio systems will operate as they do in ON RUN but the vehicle will not be able to be driven The propulsion system will not start in Service Only Mo...

Page 207: ...to P Park if the vehicle is moving or the electric drive unit could be damaged Shift to P Park only when the vehicle is stopped Caution If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the vehicle operates Any resulting damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty See Add On Electrical Equipment on page 9 71 Starting Procedure 1 Move the shift lever to P Park or N Neutral...

Page 208: ...tem will not restart in any other position Computers determine when the engine needs to run The engine may start if required when the propulsion system is on Some vehicle conditions that force the engine to run There are cold ambient temperatures The hood is open or not completely latched The high voltage battery has a low charge The engine needs to run for maintenance See Maintenance Modes on pag...

Page 209: ...e if you can move the shift lever away from P Park without first pulling it toward you If you can it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into P Park Torque Lock Torque lock is when the weight of the vehicle puts too much force on the parking pawl in the electric drive unit This happens when parking on a hill and shifting the electric drive unit into P Park is not done properly and then...

Page 210: ...he shift lever into the desired gear If you still cannot move the shift lever from P Park see your dealer or a professional towing service Parking over Things That Burn Warning Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite Do not park over papers leaves dry grass or other things that can burn Electric Vehicle Operating Modes System Operation This vehicle is an Ext...

Page 211: ... be plugged in to recharge the high voltage battery and restore Electric Mode The high voltage battery will continue to provide some power and work together with the engine to provide peak performance when it is required such as driving up a steep incline or for high acceleration maneuvers The battery will not be charged nor will electric vehicle range be restored by the engine In either Electric ...

Page 212: ...and the vehicle will return to Tour Mode The indicator light goes off and a DIC message displays See Propulsion Power Messages on page 5 48 Sport Mode Sport Mode provides more responsive acceleration steering and suspension than Tour Mode but can reduce efficiency Use Tour Mode whenever possible Press the MODE switch button to select Sport Mode Press the MODE switch again to return to Tour Mode an...

Page 213: ...is required for uphill driving Press the MODE switch again to return to Tour Mode and it becomes active after three seconds Each time the vehicle is started it will return to Tour Mode to maintain a smaller battery charge reserve for normal driving Hold Mode Hold Mode is only available when the vehicle is in Electric Mode This mode places the remaining battery charge into a reserve for the driver ...

Page 214: ...ne operation EMM will force the engine to run even if there is a charge to power the vehicle When EMM is needed the EMM Request screen appears on the center stack display at vehicle start If Start Maintenance is selected EMM will begin The engine will run for a set amount of time without turning off During EMM a DIC message displays to show the EMM percentage complete If Postpone is selected the E...

Page 215: ...ngine may turn on and off When FMM is needed the FMM Request screen appears on the center stack display at vehicle start If Start Maintenance is selected FMM will begin FMM will automatically continue at each vehicle start until fresh fuel is added If Postpone is selected the FMM Request screen will appear when the vehicle is next started The FMM request can be delayed for only one day If the FMM ...

Page 216: ...m has been modified damaged or improperly repaired Continued Warning Continued There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or aftermarket modifications that are not completely sealed If unusual fumes are detected or if it is suspected that exhaust is coming into the vehicle Drive it only with the windows completely down Have the vehicle repaired immediately Never park with the engi...

Page 217: ...k See Shifting Into Park on page 9 19 Make sure the shift lever is fully in P Park before starting the propulsion system The vehicle has an electric drive unit shift lock control system The regular brake must be fully applied first and then the shift lever button pressed before shifting from P Park when the vehicle is in ON RUN If you cannot shift out of P Park ease pressure on the shift lever the...

Page 218: ...steep mountain roads along with using the brakes off and on You can use L Low on very steep hills in deep snow or in mud The brake lamps may come on when the vehicle is in L Low and the accelerator is not pressed to indicate the vehicle is slowing down Caution Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the electric drive unit The re...

Page 219: ...ge the time needed to get a foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you there will not be enough time to apply the brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even with ABS Using ABS Do not pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let ABS work You might hear the ABS...

Page 220: ...ehicle if the red parking brake status light is flashing See your dealer See Electric Parking Brake Light on page 5 21 If the amber parking brake warning light is on lift up on the EPB switch and hold it up Continue to hold the switch until the red parking brake status light remains on If the amber parking brake warning light is on see your dealer If the EPB is applied while the vehicle is moving ...

Page 221: ...gh braking demand is requested The braking system is computer controlled and blends the regenerative braking with the conventional hydraulic disc brakes to meet any requirements for deceleration The controller interprets the braking request and uses regenerative braking conventional hydraulic braking or a combination of both as necessary Because the controller applies the hydraulic brakes through ...

Page 222: ...abiliTrak begins to limit wheel spin cruise control will disengage Cruise control may be turned back on when road conditions allow Both systems come on automatically when the vehicle is started and begins to move The systems may be heard or felt while they are operating or while performing diagnostic checks This is normal and does not mean there is a problem with the vehicle It is recommended to l...

Page 223: ... is off The vehicle driveline could be damaged To turn off only TCS press and release the Y button The traction off light i displays in the instrument cluster The appropriate DIC message is displayed See Ride Control System Messages on page 5 49 To turn TCS on again press and release the Y button The traction off light i displayed in the instrument cluster will turn off If TCS is limiting wheel sp...

Page 224: ...s and the selected mode Driver Mode Control Switch The Driver Mode Control has four modes Tour Sport Mountain and Hold Press z on the MODE switch on the center console to make a mode selection The first press of the switch will always show the Tour Mode Subsequent presses will scroll though the available modes The Tour and Sport Modes will feel similar on a smooth road Select a new setting wheneve...

Page 225: ...Mode is selected by pressing the TCS StabiliTrak button Y on the center console twice within five seconds The StabiliTrak OFF Light g will come on in the instrument cluster The Competitive Driving Mode allows the driver to have control of the power applied to the wheels while the StabiliTrak system helps steer the vehicle by selective brake application In the Competitive Driving Mode the levels at...

Page 226: ...ty Control on page 9 33 If a collision alert occurs when cruise control is activated cruise control is disengaged See Forward Collision Alert FCA System on page 9 50 When road conditions allow you to safely use it again cruise control can be turned back on If the brakes are applied cruise control disengages J On Off Press to turn the system on and off A white cruise control indicator appears in th...

Page 227: ... more press RES up to the first detent briefly on the steering wheel The vehicle returns to the previous set speed Increasing Speed While Cruise Control is at a Set Speed If the cruise control system is already activated Press and hold RES up until the desired speed is reached then release it To increase vehicle speed in small increments briefly press RES up to the first detent For each press the ...

Page 228: ...he hills When going up steep hills you might have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle speed Also you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle speed down If the brake pedal is applied cruise control will disengage Ending Cruise Control To disengage cruise control do one of the following Step lightly on the brake pedal Press Press J Press a Regen on Demand ...

Page 229: ...y to take action and apply the brakes See Defensive Driving on page 9 5 Warning Adaptive Cruise Control will not detect or brake for children pedestrians animals or other objects Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control when On winding and hilly roads or when the sensors are blocked by snow ice or dirt The system may not detect a vehicle ahead Keep the entire front of the vehicle clean Visibility is low...

Page 230: ...rom the accelerator After ACC is set it may immediately apply the brakes if a vehicle ahead is detected closer than the selected following gap The ACC indicator displays in the instrument cluster When the ACC is active the indicator will be lit green Be mindful of speed limits surrounding traffic speeds and weather conditions when selecting the set speed Resuming a Set Speed If the ACC is set at a...

Page 231: ... The vehicle will now cruise at the lower speed Press and hold SET down until the desired lower speed is reached then release it To decrease the vehicle speed in smaller increments press SET For each press the vehicle goes to the next 1 km h or 1 mph slower mark on the speedometer To decrease the vehicle speed in larger increments press SET down to the second detent For each press the vehicle spee...

Page 232: ... Safety Alert Seat will pulse five times See Collision Detection systems under Vehicle Personalization on page 5 52 See Defensive Driving on page 9 5 Approaching and Following a Vehicle The vehicle ahead symbol is in the DIC The vehicle ahead symbol only displays when a vehicle is detected in your vehicle s path moving in the same direction If this symbol is not displaying ACC will not respond to ...

Page 233: ...ACC ACC will maintain a follow gap behind a detected vehicle and slow your vehicle to a stop behind that vehicle If the stopped vehicle ahead has driven away and ACC has not been resumed the vehicle ahead symbol will flash as a reminder to check traffic ahead before proceeding In addition the left and right sides of the Safety Alert Seat will pulse three times or three beeps will sound See Alert T...

Page 234: ...ur foot is resting on the accelerator pedal or if Regen on Demand paddles are engaged You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you Curves in the Road Warning On curves ACC may not detect a vehicle ahead in your lane You could be startled if the vehicle accelerates up to the set speed especially when following a vehicle exiting or entering exit ramps You could lose control of the vehicle or crash Do...

Page 235: ...uardrails and other stationary objects when entering or exiting a curve This is normal operation The vehicle does not need service Other Vehicle Lane Changes ACC will not detect a vehicle ahead until it is completely in the lane The brake may need to be manually applied Do Not Use ACC on Hills and When Towing a Trailer Do not use ACC when driving on steep hills or when towing a trailer ACC will no...

Page 236: ...ng backing and parking Read this entire section before using these systems Warning Do not rely on the Driver Assistance Systems These systems do not replace the need for paying attention and driving safely You may not hear or feel alerts or warnings provided by these systems Failure to use proper care when driving may result in injury death or vehicle damage See Defensive Driving on page 9 5 Conti...

Page 237: ...g Assist FRPA may help the driver to avoid a crash or to reduce crash damage while backing and parking Some models may also have Rear Cross Traffic Alert RCTA When the vehicle is shifted into R Reverse the RVC displays an image of the area behind the vehicle in the center stack display Warning The RVC system does not display children pedestrians bicyclists crossing traffic animals or any other obj...

Page 238: ...A operates at speeds of less than 8 km h 5 mph and detects nearby objects within a zone 25 cm 10 in high off the ground and below bumper level FRPA detects objects up to 2 5 m 8 ft behind the vehicle and detects objects up to 1 2 m 4 ft in front of the vehicle These detection distances may be shorter during warmer or humid weather Blocked sensors will not detect objects and can also cause false de...

Page 239: ...fotainment system To turn the symbols or guidance lines on or off 1 On the infotainment system press the SETTINGS screen button or turn the MENU knob to highlight Settings and press MENU 2 Select Rear Camera 3 Press Rear Park Assist Symbols or Guidance Lines and then select OFF or ON The Rear Cross Traffic Alert RCTA can be turned on and off through Vehicle Personalization See Collision Detection ...

Page 240: ...d with the FCA steering wheel control or if your vehicle is equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control ACC through vehicle personalization See the Auto Collision Preparation portion of Collision Detection Systems under Vehicle Personalization on page 5 52 Detecting the Vehicle Ahead FCA warnings will not occur unless the FCA system detects a vehicle ahead When a vehicle is detected the vehicle ahead in...

Page 241: ...er when you are following a vehicle ahead much too closely Selecting the Alert Timing The Collision Alert control is on the steering wheel Press to set the FCA timing to far medium near or on some vehicles off The first button press shows the current setting on the DIC Additional button presses will change this setting The chosen setting will remain until it is changed and will affect the timing o...

Page 242: ...ency Braking System which includes Intelligent Brake Assist IBA and the Automatic Collision Preparation ACP System These systems can provide a boost to braking or automatically brake the vehicle to help avoid or lessen the severity of crashes when driving in a forward gear Intelligent Brake Assist IBA IBA may activate when the brake pedal is applied quickly by providing a boost to braking based on...

Page 243: ... brake system prepared for driver braking to occur more rapidly Automatic Braking If ACP detects it is about to crash with the vehicle you are following that is moving or has come to a stop and the brakes have not been applied it may automatically brake hard This can help to reduce crash damage and it may even help to avoid some very low speed crashes Automatic Braking may slow the vehicle to a co...

Page 244: ...re making a lane change always Continued Warning Continued check mirrors glance over your shoulder and use the turn signals SBZA Detection Zones The SBZA sensor covers a zone of approximately one lane over from both sides of the vehicle or 3 5 m 11 ft The height of the zone is approximately between 0 5 m 1 5 ft and 2 m 6 ft off the ground This zone starts at approximately the middle of the vehicle...

Page 245: ...trees shrubs and other non moving objects This is normal system operation the vehicle does not need service SBZA may not operate when the SBZA sensors in the left or right corners of the rear bumper are covered with mud dirt snow ice or slush or in heavy rainstorms For cleaning instructions see Washing the Vehicle under Exterior Care on page 10 79 If the DIC still displays the system unavailable m...

Page 246: ...s detected a lane Continued Warning Continued marking Always keep your attention on the road and maintain proper vehicle position within the lane or vehicle damage injury or death could occur Always keep the windshield headlamps and camera sensors clean and in good repair Do not use LDW in bad weather conditions How the System Works The LDW camera sensor is on the windshield ahead of the rearview ...

Page 247: ...eriods without being driven or plugged in It is recommended that the vehicle be plugged in when temperatures are below 0 C 32 F and above 32 C 90 F to maximize high voltage battery life When using a 120 volt AC electrical outlet it will take approximately 12 5 hours to charge the vehicle with the 12 amp AC current setting or 18 hours using the default 8 amp AC current setting When using a 240 volt...

Page 248: ...ord user guide See Charge Cord on page 9 64 Select the appropriate charge level using the Select Charge Level Preference screen on the center stack See Charge Level Selection under Programmable Charging on page 5 29 5 Plug in the vehicle plug of the charge cord into the charge port on the vehicle Verify that the charging status indicator illuminates on top of the instrument panel and a horn chirp ...

Page 249: ...ely To cancel a temporary override unplug the charge cord wait for 10 seconds and then plug the charge cord back in A double horn chirp will sound and charging will be delayed See Programmable Charging on page 5 29 for advanced charge scheduling options Charging Status Feedback The vehicle has two ways of monitoring the charging status of the high voltage battery The Instrument Panel Charging Stat...

Page 250: ...ehicle temperature or if there is a total utility interruption via OnStar See Utility Interruption of Charging on page 9 65 This may also indicate that the charging system has detected a fault and will not charge the battery See Charge Cord Status Indicators in the charge cord user guide The system may be thermally conditioning the battery during any of the states above requiring electrical energy...

Page 251: ...s complete Yellow Upon Plug in None Charge cord is OK and the vehicle is not yet charging Yellow For Extended Time Period after Plug in None Charge cord is OK but the vehicle is not charging This may be due to vehicle temperature or a total utility interruption via Onstar and charging will begin later See Utility Interruption of Charging on page 9 65 or Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5 17 Soli...

Page 252: ...ty interruption via OnStar and charging will begin later See Utility Interruption of Charging on page 9 65 or Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5 17 None Repeated horn chirps To disable this feature see Charge Power Loss Alert in Vehicle Personalization on page 5 52 To stop this alert do one of the following Unplug the charge cord Press K on the RKE transmitter Press and hold 7 on the RKE transmi...

Page 253: ...nder the load support floor covering in the trunk Important Information About Portable Electric Vehicle Charging Charging an electric vehicle can stress a building s electrical system more than a typical household appliance Before you plug in to any electrical outlet have a qualified electrician inspect and verify the electrical system electrical outlet wiring junctions and protection devices for ...

Page 254: ...ee Charge Level Selection under Programmable Charging on page 5 29 Warning Using a charge level that exceeds the electrical circuit or electrical outlet capacity may start a fire or damage the electrical circuit Use the lowest charge level until a qualified electrician inspects your electrical circuit capacity Use the lowest charge level if the electrical circuit or electrical outlet capacity is n...

Page 255: ...of the following SAE J1772 SAE J2847 2 IEC 61851 1 IEC 61851 22 IEC 61851 23 IEC 61851 24 IEC 62196 1 IEC 62196 2 IEC 62196 3 ISO 15118 The following are the minimum requirements for circuits used to charge this vehicle 120 volts 15 amps 240 volts 20 amps Charging equipment with a rating of at least 240 volts 20 amps will provide the fastest charging time and best charging efficiency to recharge t...

Page 256: ...left in the vehicle tank for long periods of time driving or starting could be affected Drive the vehicle until the fuel is at one half tank or less then refuel with the current seasonal fuel Prohibited Fuels Gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol as well as reformulated gasolines are available in some cities If these gasolines comply with the previously described specification...

Page 257: ...in countries outside the U S or Canada the proper fuel might be hard to find Check regional auto club or fuel retail brand websites for availability in the country where driving Never use leaded gasoline fuel containing methanol manganese or any other fuel not recommended Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Fuel Additives To keep fuel systems ...

Page 258: ...ative emissions To refuel the vehicle 1 Press the fuel door button on the driver door for one second A WAIT TO REFUEL message displays on the Driver Information Center 2 When the READY TO REFUEL message displays the fuel door on the passenger side will unlock To open the fuel door push and release the rearward center edge of the door 3 Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise to remove While refueling h...

Page 259: ...d could damage the fuel tank and Continued Caution Continued emissions system See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5 17 Filling a Portable Fuel Container Warning Filling a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle can cause fuel vapors that can ignite either by static electricity or other means You or others could be badly burned and the vehicle could be damaged Always Use approved fuel...

Page 260: ...nversions and Add Ons Add On Electrical Equipment Caution Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered by the warranty Always check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment Add on equipment can drain the vehicle s 12 volt battery even if the vehicle is not operating When adding electrical equipment it should only be connected ...

Page 261: ...Black plate 72 1 Cadillac ELR Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 7695154 2015 CRC 4 25 14 9 72 Driving and Operating 2 NOTES ...

Page 262: ...ic Drive Unit Shift Lock Control Function Check 10 25 Park Brake and P Park Mechanism Check 10 25 Wiper Blade Replacement 10 26 Headlamp Aiming Headlamp Aiming 10 27 Bulb Replacement Bulb Replacement 10 27 LED Lighting 10 27 License Plate Lamp 10 27 Replacement Bulbs 10 28 Electrical System High Voltage Devices and Wiring 10 28 Electrical System Overload 10 29 Engine Compartment Fuse Block 10 29 I...

Page 263: ...ve one of these marks California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles including this one contain and or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Engine exhaust many parts and systems many fluids and some component wear by products contain and or emit these chemicals California Perchlorate Materials Requirements Certain types...

Page 264: ...designed to complement and function with other systems on the vehicle See your dealer to accessorize the vehicle using genuine GM Accessories installed by a dealer technician Also see Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 3 30 Lifting the Vehicle Lift the vehicle using a three stage front arm hoist with 3 inch adapters only A service jack can also be used Caution Lifting the vehi...

Page 265: ...vehicle when it is lifted on a jack is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack Warning Raising the vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle or the vehicle may fall and cause injury to you or others When using a jack to lift the vehicle follow the instructions that came w...

Page 266: ...ks in this location For more information see Doing Your Own Service Work on page 10 5 Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work Warning Never try to do your own service on high voltage battery components You can be injured and the vehicle can be damaged if you try to do your own service work Service and repair of these high voltage battery components should only be performed by a trained dealer t...

Page 267: ... more about how to service the vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 13 11 This vehicle has an airbag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Airbag System Check on page 3 31 Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed See Maintenance Records on...

Page 268: ...ce the prop rod securely into the slotted retainer in the hood To close the hood 1 Before closing the hood check that all filler caps are properly installed Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop 2 Remove the hood prop from the slotted retainer in the hood and return it to its retainer above the radiator support The prop rod must lock into place when returning it to the retainer t...

Page 269: ...Black plate 8 1 Cadillac ELR Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 7695154 2015 CRC 4 25 14 10 8 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview ...

Page 270: ...age 10 14 or Cooling System High Voltage Battery on page 10 15 or Cooling System Power Electronics and Charger Modules on page 10 16 9 High Voltage Cables Orange Color 10 Brake Fluid Reservoir See Brake Fluid under Brakes on page 10 20 11 Power Electronics Module 12 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Adding Washer Fluid under Washer Fluid on page 10 19 13 Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 1...

Page 271: ...l the way Remove it again keeping the tip down and check the level When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross hatched area at the tip of the dipstick add 1 L 1 qt of the recommended oil and then recheck the level See Selecting the Right Engine Oil in this section for an explanation of what kind of oil to use For engine oil crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications on page 12 2...

Page 272: ...rea of extreme cold where the temperature falls below 29 C 20 F an SAE 0W 30 oil may be used An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures When selecting an oil of the appropriate viscosity grade always select an oil of the correct specification See Specification earlier in this section for more information Engine Oil Additives Engine...

Page 273: ...le within the next 1 000 km 600 mi It is possible that if driving under the best conditions the oil life system might indicate that an oil change is not necessary for up to two years The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once every two years and at this time the system must be reset Your dealer has trained service people who will perform this work and reset the system It is also impor...

Page 274: ...al Connector To inspect or replace the air filter 1 Open the hood See Hood on page 10 6 2 Locate the engine air cleaner filter assembly on the passenger side of the engine compartment See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 8 3 Disconnect the air duct by loosening the air duct clamp 2 4 Disconnect the electrical connector 3 5 Lift the retaining clips 1 from the engine air cleaner filter assembl...

Page 275: ...aner filter in place when you are driving Cooling System Engine 1 Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap 2 Engine Cooling Fans Out of View Warning The electric fans under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can Continued Warning Continued cause injury Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boi...

Page 276: ...tioning compressor and cools the coolant until the correct temperature is reached If the temperature falls below this temperature a high voltage heater located in the battery heats the coolant until the correct temperature is reached What to Use The high voltage battery coolant reservoir in the vehicle is filled with a 50 50 mixture of DEX COOL engine coolant and deionized water If using this mixt...

Page 277: ...ropriate interval See Maintenance Schedule on page 11 2 Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level The power electronics and charger modules coolant reservoir is in the engine compartment See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 8 Check to see if coolant is visible in the power electronics and charger modules coolant reservoir If coolant is visible bu...

Page 278: ... inhibitors or additives are used in the vehicle cooling system the engine could overheat and be damaged Too much deionized water or clean drinkable water can freeze and crack engine cooling parts The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Use only the proper mixture of engine coolant for the cooling system See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 12 Never dispose of engine c...

Page 279: ...vehicle has a specific coolant fill procedure Failure to follow this procedure could cause the engine to overheat and be severely damaged Warning The electric fans under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan Warning Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn y...

Page 280: ...erly and tightly secured Engine Overheating The vehicle has an indicator to warn of engine overheating If the decision is made not to lift the hood when this warning appears get service help right away See Roadside Service on page 13 5 If the decision is made to lift the hood make sure the vehicle is parked on a level surface Then check to see if the engine cooling fans are running If the engine i...

Page 281: ...d expansion if freezing occurs which could damage the tank if it is completely full Brakes This vehicle has disc brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed The sound can come and go or be heard all the time when the vehicle is moving except when applying the brake pedal firmly Warning The brake we...

Page 282: ...not work properly For example installing disc brake pads that are wrong for the vehicle can change the balance between the front and rear brakes for the worse The braking performance expected can change in many other ways if the wrong replacement brake parts are installed Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as indicated on the reservoir cap See Engine C...

Page 283: ...one minute the maximum fluid level 1 is at the top of the reservoir body With the vehicle running the fluid level should be in the proper operating range 2 between the MIN and MAX marks If it is not have the brake hydraulic system checked to see if there is a leak After work is done on the brake hydraulic system make sure the level with the vehicle running is in the proper operating range 2 betwee...

Page 284: ...ted and the vehicle will not start The SERVICE VEHICLE SOON message in the Driver Information Center DIC will be displayed Before the vehicle can be operated again it must be serviced at your dealer See If a Crash Occurs under Collision Damage Repair on page 13 9 and High Voltage Safety Information on page 1 20 If an airbag has inflated see What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates on page 3 24 O...

Page 285: ...hemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Vehicle Storage Warning 12 volt batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can be badly hurt if you are not careful See Jump Starting on page 10 69 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Up to four weeks Plug in the high voltage battery charge cord if...

Page 286: ... Before starting this check be sure there is enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake See Electric Parking Brake on page 9 30 Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move 3 With the vehicle off and the brake not applied press and hold the POWER O button for more than five seconds to place the vehicle in ...

Page 287: ... regular brake Contact your dealer if service is required Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear and cracking See the Maintenance Schedule on page 11 2 Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways For proper type and length see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 11 13 Caution Allowing the wiper arm to touch the windshield whe...

Page 288: ... in a crash the headlamp aim may be affected If adjustment to the headlamps is necessary see your dealer Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs see Replacement Bulbs on page 10 28 For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your dealer LED Lighting This vehicle has several LED lamps For replacement of any LED lighting assembly contact your dealer License P...

Page 289: ...ckwise to install it into the lamp assembly 6 Push the lamp assembly back into position until the release tab locks into place Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number License Plate Lamp W5W LL For replacement bulbs not listed here contact your dealer Electrical System High Voltage Devices and Wiring Warning Exposure to high voltage can cause shock burns and even death The high voltage componen...

Page 290: ...owed Choose some feature of the vehicle that is not needed to use and replace it as soon as possible Headlamp Wiring An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off or in some cases to remain off Have the headlamp wiring checked right away if the lamps go on and off or remain off Windshield Wipers If the wiper motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice the windshield wipers will stop unt...

Page 291: ...rical component on the vehicle may damage it Always keep the covers on any electrical component Engine Compartment Fuse Block A fuse puller is in the engine compartment fuse block The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses relays and features shown Mini Fuses Amps Usage 1 15A Engine Control Module Switched Power 2 7 5A Emissions 3 Not Used ...

Page 292: ...ower Inverter Module and Transmission Control Module Battery 17 5A Engine Control Module Battery 22 10A Left High Beam Headlamp 24 Empty 25 Empty 26 Not Used 31 5A Adaptive Cruise Control Auto Headlamp 32 5A Vehicle Integration Control Module 33 10A Run Crank for Heated Steering Wheel Mini Fuses Amps Usage 34 10A Vehicle Integration Control Module Battery 35 Not Used 36 10A Power Electronics Coola...

Page 293: ...r Inverter Module Run Crank Mini Fuses Amps Usage 54 7 5A Run Crank Fuel System Control Module Air Conditioning Control Module On Board Charger Instrument Cluster Automatic Occupant Sensing Mirrors J Case Fuses Amps Usage 16 20A AIR Solenoid PZEV Only 18 30A Rear Defogger Lower Grid 19 30A Power Window Front 20 Empty J Case Fuses Amps Usage 21 30A Antilock Brake System Electronic Control Unit 23 E...

Page 294: ...y 10 Empty Ultra Micro Relays Usage 5 Empty Instrument Panel Fuse Block Left Side The left instrument panel fuse block is on the left side end of the instrument panel behind the end cap To access the fuses insert a plastic tool between the end panel and the instrument panel and carefully release the end cap retaining clips When all clips are released remove the panel To reinstall the door insert t...

Page 295: ... F2 15A Infotainment HMI CD Fuses Amps Usage F3 10A Instrument Cluster F4 10A Infotainment Display Steering Wheel Control Switches F5 10A Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Fuses Amps Usage F6 10A Airbag Sensing Diagnostic Module Passenger Sensing Module F7 15A Data Link Connector Left Primary F8 10A Column Lock F9 10A OnStar F10 15A Body Control Module 1 Body Control Module Electronics Keyless ...

Page 296: ...etained Accessory Power Relay for Power Outlets Relays Usage R2 Empty R3 Empty R4 Empty Diodes Usage Diode Empty Instrument Panel Fuse Block Right Side The right instrument panel fuse block is on the right side end of the instrument panel behind the end cap To access the fuses insert a plastic tool between the end panel and the instrument panel and carefully release the end cap retaining clips Whe...

Page 297: ...and features shown Fuses Amps Usage F1 2A Steering Wheel Switch F2 10A Auto Headlamp Leveling Fuses Amps Usage F3 10A Motorized Cup Holder F4 15A Body Control Module 3 Right Headlamp Fuses Amps Usage F5 7 5A Body Control Module 2 Body Control Module Electronics Trunk Lamp Right Daytime Running Lamp Shifter Lock Switch Backlighting F6 15A Tilt Telescope Column F7 7 5A Body Control Module 6 Map Ligh...

Page 298: ...eft Front Turn Signal Right Rear Stop and Turn Signal Lamp F9 Empty F10 15A Data Link Connector Right Secondary F11 7 5A Universal Garage Door Opener Rain Sensor Front Camera Fuses Amps Usage F12 30A Blower Motor F13 Empty F14 Empty F15 Empty F16 10A Glove Box F17 Empty F18 Empty Relays Usage R1 Empty R2 Glove Box Door R3 Empty R4 Empty Diodes Usage DIODE Empty ...

Page 299: ...artment Fuse Block There are two rear compartment fuse blocks located on the left side of the trunk behind a cover The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses relays and features shown Fuses Amps Usage F1 Empty F2 15A Fuel System Control Module Fuses Amps Usage F3 5A Passive Entry Passive Start F4 15A Heated Seats ...

Page 300: ...le F7 15A Accessory Power Module Cooling Fan F8 30A Amplifier F9 Empty F10 5A Regulated Voltage Control Front and Rear Parking Assist Side Blind Zone Fuses Amps Usage F11 15A Horn F12 Empty F13 30A Electric Parking Brake F14 30A Rear Defog Upper Grid F15 Empty F16 10A Trunk Release F17 Empty F18 Empty Relays Usage R1 Rear Defog Upper Grid R2 Trunk Release R3 Empty R4 Empty R5 Empty R6 Empty R7 R8 ...

Page 301: ...ection F4 10A CDC F5 10A Memory Seat Module F6 Empty Fuses Amps Usage F7 10A Mirror Window Seat Switch F8 20A Passive Entry Passive Start 2 F9 15A Heated Seat 2 F10 Empty F11 Empty Fuses Amps Usage F12 30A Driver Power Seat F13 30A Passenger Power Seat F14 Empty F15 Empty F16 Empty F17 Empty F18 Empty Relays Usage R1 Empty R2 Empty R3 Empty R4 Empty Diodes Usage DIODE Empty ...

Page 302: ...es pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting crash could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when the tires are cold Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when hitting a pothole Keep tires at the recommended pressure Continued Warning Continued Worn or...

Page 303: ...uent driving on ice or snow covered roads is expected See your dealer for details regarding winter tire availability and proper tire selection Also see Buying New Tires on page 10 55 With winter tires there may be decreased dry road traction increased road noise and shorter tread life After changing to winter tires be alert for changes in vehicle handling and braking If using winter tires Use tire...

Page 304: ...f Transportation The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards DOT Tire Date of Manufacture The last four digits of the TIN indicate the tire manufactured date The first two digits represent the week 01 52 and the last two digits the year For example the third week of the year 2010 would h...

Page 305: ...measurements For example if the tire size aspect ratio is 60 as shown in item 3 of the illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 60 percent as high as it is wide 4 Construction Code A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire The letter R means radial ply construction the letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction and the letter B means belted bias...

Page 306: ...uipment including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and coolant but without passengers and cargo DOT Markings A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation DOT Motor Vehicle Safety Standards The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number TIN an alphanumeric designator which can also identify the tire manufacturer ...

Page 307: ... the tire that contains a whitewall bears white lettering or bears manufacturer brand and or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same moldings on the other sidewall of the tire Passenger P Metric Tire A tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles Recommended Inflation Pressure Vehicle manufacturer s recommended tire inflation pressure as shown ...

Page 308: ...g 150 lbs plus the rated cargo load See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 12 Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire Load on an individual tire due to curb weight accessory weight occupant weight and cargo weight Vehicle Placard A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the vehicle s capacity weight and the original equipment tire size and recommended inflation pressure See Tire and Loading Informati...

Page 309: ...urs or no more than 1 6 km 1 mi Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem Press the tire gauge firmly onto the valve to get the 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 p...

Page 310: ... system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start ups as long as the malfunction exists When the malfunction indicator is illuminated the system ma...

Page 311: ...re 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 attached to your vehicle shows the size of the original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressure for the...

Page 312: ...tching Process later in this section The TPMS sensor matching process was not done or not completed successfully after rotating the tires The malfunction light and the DIC message should go off after successfully completing the sensor matching process See TPMS Sensor Matching Process later in this section One or more TPMS sensors are missing or damaged The malfunction light and the DIC message sho...

Page 313: ...arted The TPMS sensor matching process is 1 Set the parking brake 2 Place the vehicle power mode in ON RUN See Power Button on page 9 16 3 Make sure the Tire Pressure info display option is turned on The info displays on the DIC can be turned on and off through the Settings menu See Driver Information Center DIC on page 5 38 4 Use the five way DIC control on the right side of the steering wheel to...

Page 314: ...a month Replace the tire if The indicators at three or more places around the tire can be seen There is cord or fabric showing through the tire s rubber 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 Rotat...

Page 315: ...ns on page 12 2 Warning Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause a crash When changing a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency a cloth or a paper towel can be used however use a scraper or wire brush to remove all rust or dirt Lightly c...

Page 316: ... at least a month in a cool dry clean area away from direct sunlight to slow aging This area should be free of grease gasoline or other substances that can deteriorate rubber Parking for an extended period can cause flat spots on the tires that may result in vibrations while driving When storing a vehicle for at least a month remove the tires or raise the vehicle to reduce the weight from the tire...

Page 317: ...ting to mount or dismount a tire could cause injury or death Only your dealer or authorized tire service center should mount or dismount the tires Warning Mixing tires of different sizes brands or types may cause loss of control of the vehicle resulting in a crash or other vehicle damage Use the correct size brand and type of tire on all wheels Warning Using bias ply tires on the vehicle may cause...

Page 318: ...e wheels are selected This increases the chance of a crash and serious injury Only use GM specific wheel and tire systems developed for the vehicle and have them properly installed by a GM certified technician See Buying New Tires on page 10 55 and Accessories and Modifications on page 10 2 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread...

Page 319: ...esent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperatu...

Page 320: ...diagnosis Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent cracked or badly rusted or corroded If wheel nuts keep coming loose the wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced If the wheel leaks air replace it Some aluminum wheels can be repaired See your dealer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel that is needed Each new wheel should have the same load c...

Page 321: ...er torque specification Used Replacement Wheels Warning Replacing a wheel with a used one is dangerous How it has been used or how far it has been driven may be unknown It could fail suddenly and cause a crash When replacing wheels use a new GM original equipment wheel Tire Chains Warning Do not use tire chains There is not enough clearance Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount o...

Page 322: ... accelerator pedal and steer to straighten the vehicle It may be very bumpy and noisy Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible Warning Driving on a flat tire will cause permanent damage to the tire Re inflating a tire after it has been driven on while severely underinflated or flat may cause a blowout and a serious crash Never attempt to re inflate a tire that has been driven on while ...

Page 323: ...recommended pressure Do not exceed the recommended pressure Warning Storing the tire sealant and compressor kit or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store the tire sealant and compressor kit in its original location If this vehicle has a tire sealant and compressor kit there may not be a...

Page 324: ... on the label adhered to the sealant canister Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant canister The sealant canister should be replaced before its expiration date Replacement sealant canisters are available at your local dealer See Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister following There is only enough sealant to seal one tire After usage the sealant canister and sealant air h...

Page 325: ...pressor Kit on page 10 69 2 Unwrap the sealant air hose 6 and the power plug 8 3 Place the kit on the ground Make sure the tire valve stem is positioned close to the ground so the hose will reach it 4 Remove the valve stem cap from the flat tire by turning it counterclockwise 5 Attach the sealant air hose 6 onto the tire valve stem Turn it clockwise until it is tight 6 Plug the power plug 8 into t...

Page 326: ...compressor may be turned on off until the correct pressure is reached Caution If the recommended pressure cannot be reached after approximately 25 minutes the vehicle should not be driven farther The tire is too severely damaged and the tire sealant and compressor kit cannot inflate the tire Remove the power plug from the accessory power outlet and unscrew the inflating hose from the tire valve Se...

Page 327: ...0 psi below the recommended inflation pressure stop driving the vehicle The tire is too severely damaged and the tire sealant cannot seal the tire See Roadside Service on page 13 5 If the tire pressure has not dropped more than 68 kPa 10 psi from the recommended inflation pressure inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure 20 Wipe off any sealant from the wheel tire and vehicle 21 Disp...

Page 328: ... ground so the hose will reach it 4 Remove the tire valve stem cap from the flat tire by turning it counterclockwise 5 Attach the air only hose 7 onto the tire valve stem by turning it clockwise until it is tight 6 Plug the power plug 8 into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle Unplug all items from other accessory power outlets See Power Outlets on page 5 7 If the vehicle has an accessory po...

Page 329: ...is option is only functional when using the air only hose 7 11 Press the on off button 2 to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit off Be careful while handling the tire sealant and compressor kit as it could be warm after usage 12 Unplug the power plug 8 from the accessory power outlet in the vehicle 13 Disconnect the air only hose 7 from the tire valve stem by turning it counterclockwise and r...

Page 330: ... sealant and compressor kit To store the tire sealant and compressor kit reverse the steps Jump Starting Jump starting is connecting jumper cables between the two vehicles to enable vehicle starting If the ELR or another vehicle has a run down 12 volt battery it can be jump started using good condition jumper cables Warning The high voltage battery cannot be jump started either with another vehicl...

Page 331: ...h water and get medical help immediately Warning Electric fans can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fans Caution Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to the vehicle that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Trying to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work and it c...

Page 332: ...ug all accessories on either vehicle when jump starting 3 Turn off the ignition on the other vehicle Turn off the radio all lamps and accessories that are not needed in both vehicles Unplug accessories from the cigarette lighter or the accessory power outlets This avoids sparks and helps save both batteries and accessories 4 Locate the positive and negative terminals on the other vehicle 5 Locate ...

Page 333: ... negative jumper cable to the negative terminal 2 of the ELR 5 Press the POWER O button to start This will wake up the electronics on the ELR After the instrument cluster initializes the ELR will use power from the high voltage battery to charge the 12 volt battery The jumper cables can then be disconnected If the ELR does not start call your dealer or Roadside Service See Roadside Service on page...

Page 334: ...tic transmission or electric drive unit For a manual transmission place the vehicle in Neutral and set the parking brake Caution If any accessories are left on or plugged in during the jump starting procedure they could be damaged The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Whenever possible turn off or unplug all accessories on either vehicle when jump starting 3 Turn off both vehicl...

Page 335: ...onnect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal Connecting the Jumper Cables 1 Connect the red positive jumper cable to the positive terminal of the other vehicle with the run down battery Use a remote positive terminal if available Do not let the other end touch metal 2 Connect the other end of the red positive jumper cab...

Page 336: ...rectly towing a disabled vehicle may cause damage to the vehicle The disabled vehicle should be towed on a flatbed car carrier Use care when there is low ground clearance and or special equipment Attempting to pull the vehicle onto a flatbed without following the proper steps could damage the vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be towed To load...

Page 337: ... front fascia 3 to clear the flatbed 1 The ramp height should be approximately 102 mm 4 in Lower the flatbed onto the set of ramps Caution If ramps are not used the front fascia will come into contact with the flatbed and may cause damage Always use ramps 6 After the front tires are on the flatbed adjust the flatbed upward to provide additional clearance between the air dam fascia and flatbed 7 Wh...

Page 338: ...ow strap around the rear torque tube 2 Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing refers to towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as a motor home The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing and dolly towing Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground Dolly towing is towing the vehicle with two wheels on the gr...

Page 339: ... vehicle must be towed a dolly should be used See the information on dolly towing following Dolly Towing from the Front The vehicle can be towed from the front using a dolly To tow the vehicle using a dolly 1 Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer s instructions 2 Drive the front wheels onto the dolly 3 Put the shift lever in P Park 4 Set the parking brake and remove ...

Page 340: ... the vehicle s finish wash it often and out of direct sunlight Caution Do not use petroleum based acidic or abrasive cleaning agents as they can damage the vehicle s paint metal or plastic parts If damage occurs it would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Approved cleaning Continued Caution Continued products can be obtained from your dealer Follow all manufacturer directions regarding correct...

Page 341: ...s road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys etc can damage the vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Occasional hand waxing or mild polishing should be done to remove residue from the paint finish See your dea...

Page 342: ...t and extend the molding finish Front Air Deflector 1 Outer Air Deflector 2 Inner Air Deflector 3 Tab 4 Slot The front air deflector directs the airflow under the vehicle If it becomes detached insert the tab into the slot Repeat for the other side Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses Emblems Decals and Stripes Use only lukewarm or cold water a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps l...

Page 343: ...road grime sap and a buildup of vehicle wash wax treatments may cause wiper streaking Replace the wiper blades if they are worn or damaged Damage can be caused by extreme dusty conditions sand salt heat sun snow and ice Weatherstrips Apply Dielectric silicone grease on weatherstrips to make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Lubricate weatherstrips at least once a year Hot dry cl...

Page 344: ...y inspect steering suspension and chassis components for damaged loose or missing parts or signs of wear at least once a year Inspect power steering for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Visually check constant velocity joint boots and axle seals for leaks Body Component Lubrication Lubricate all key lock cylinders hood hinges liftgate hinges and the steel fuel door hinge unless the ...

Page 345: ...r may have products for cleaning the interior Use cleaners specifically designed for the surfaces being cleaned to prevent permanent damage Apply all cleaners directly to the cleaning cloth Do not spray cleaners directly on any switches or controls Cleaners should be removed quickly Never allow cleaners to remain on the surface being cleaned for extended periods of time Cleaners may contain solven...

Page 346: ...uede Start by vacuuming the surface using a soft brush attachment If a rotating brush attachment is being used during vacuuming only use it on the floor carpet Before cleaning gently remove as much of the soil as possible using one of the following techniques Gently blot liquids with a paper towel Continue blotting until no more soil can be removed For solid soils remove as much as possible prior ...

Page 347: ...and air dry before next use Caution Do not attach a device with a suction cup to the display This may cause damage and would not be covered by the warranty Instrument Panel Leather Vinyl Other Plastic Surfaces Low Gloss Paint Surfaces and Natural Open Pore Wood Surfaces Use a soft microfiber cloth dampened with water to remove dust and loose dirt For a more thorough cleaning use a soft microfiber ...

Page 348: ...ide adequate protection Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water Floor Mats Warning If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not properly installed it can interfere with the pedals Interference with the pedals can cause unintended acceleration and or increased stopping distance which can cause a crash and injury Make sure the floor mat does not interfere with the pedals Use the foll...

Page 349: ...oving and Replacing the Floor Mats Pull up on the rear of the floor mat to unlock each retainer and remove Reinstall by lining up the floor mat retainer openings over the carpet retainers and snap into position Make sure the floor mat is properly secured in place Verify the floor mat does not interfere with the pedals ...

Page 350: ...rained technicians who can perform required maintenance using genuine replacement parts They have up to date tools and equipment for fast and accurate diagnostics Many dealers have extended evening and Saturday hours courtesy transportation and online scheduling to assist with service needs Your dealer recognizes the importance of providing competitively priced maintenance and repair services With...

Page 351: ...or high speed or competitive driving Used for taxi police or delivery service Refer to the information in the Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services Severe chart Warning Performing maintenance work can be dangerous and can cause serious injury Perform maintenance work only if the required information proper tools and equipment are available If they are not see your dealer to have a trai...

Page 352: ...00 km 3 000 mi since the last service Reset the oil life system when the oil is changed Tire Rotation and Required Services Every 12 000 km 7 500 mi Rotate the tires if recommended for the vehicle and perform the following services See Tire Rotation on page 10 53 Check engine oil level and oil life percentage If needed change engine oil and filter and reset oil life system See Engine Oil on page 1...

Page 353: ...s for loose or damaged parts Lubricate body components See Exterior Care on page 10 79 Check electric drive unit shift lock control function See Electric Drive Unit Shift Lock Control Function Check on page 10 25 Check parking brake and electric drive unit mechanism See Park Brake and P Park Mechanism Check on page 10 25 Check accelerator pedal for damage high effort or binding Replace if needed V...

Page 354: ...0 0 00 mi 15 6 000 km 97 5 00 mi 16 8 000 km 105 000 mi 1 80 00 0 km 112 500 mi 19 2 000 km 120 000 mi 20 4 000 km 127 500 mi 21 6 000 km 135 000 mi 22 8 000 km 142 500 mi 24 0 000 km 150 000 mi Rotate tires and perform Required Services Check engine oil level and oil life percentage Change engine oil and filter if needed Replace passenger compartment air filter 1 Inspect evaporative control syste...

Page 355: ...Replacement may also be needed if there is a reduction in air flow excessive window fogging or odors 2 Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook up routing and condition 3 Or every four years whichever comes first 4 Or every five years whichever comes first See Cooling System Engine on page 10 14 or Cooling System High Voltage Battery on page 10 15 or Cooling System Power Electronic...

Page 356: ...00 km 97 5 00 mi 16 8 000 km 105 000 mi 1 80 00 0 km 112 500 mi 19 2 000 km 120 000 mi 20 4 000 km 127 500 mi 21 6 000 km 135 000 mi 22 8 000 km 142 500 mi 24 0 000 km 150 000 mi Rotate tires and perform Required Services Check engine oil level and oil life percentage Change engine oil and filter if needed Replace passenger compartment air filter 1 Inspect evaporative control system 2 Replace engi...

Page 357: ... hook up routing and condition 3 Or every four years whichever comes first 4 Or every five years whichever comes first See Cooling System Engine on page 10 14 or Cooling System High Voltage Battery on page 10 15 or Cooling System Power Electronics and Charger Modules on page 10 16 5 Or every 10 years whichever comes first Inspect for fraying excessive cracking or damage replace if needed 6 Or ever...

Page 358: ...sories To avoid break down or failure to start the vehicle maintain a battery with full cranking power Trained dealer technicians have the diagnostic equipment to test the battery and ensure that the connections and cables are corrosion free Belts Belts may need replacing if they squeak or show signs of cracking or splitting Trained dealer technicians have access to tools and equipment to inspect ...

Page 359: ...e any concerns Shocks and Struts Shocks and struts help aid in control for a smoother ride Signs of wear may include steering wheel vibration bounce sway while braking longer stopping distance or uneven tire wear As part of the multi point inspection trained dealer technicians can visually inspect the shocks and struts for signs of leaking blown seals or damage and can advise when service is neede...

Page 360: ...Signs that the alignment may need to be adjusted include pulling improper vehicle handling or unusual tire wear Your dealer has the required equipment to ensure proper wheel alignment Windshield For safety appearance and the best viewing keep the windshield clean and clear Signs of damage include scratches cracks and chips Trained dealer technicians can inspect the windshield and recommend proper ...

Page 361: ...ant on page 10 16 High Voltage Battery Cooling System Premix DEX COOL GM Part No 12378390 in Canada 10953456 Power Electronics Cooling System Premix DEX COOL GM Part No 12378390 in Canada 10953456 Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid GM Part No 19299818 in Canada 19299819 Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements Parking B...

Page 362: ...rstrip Lubricant GM Part No 3634770 in Canada 10953518 or Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No 12345579 in Canada 10953481 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name part number or specification can be obtained from your dealer Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 20871244 A3148C Engine Oil Filter 55352643 PF65 Spark Plugs 55585534 41 122...

Page 363: ...4 11 14 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed record the date odometer reading who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided Retain all maintenance receipts Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed ...

Page 364: ...Black plate 15 1 Cadillac ELR Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 7695154 2015 CRC 4 25 14 Service and Maintenance 11 15 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed ...

Page 365: ...Black plate 16 1 Cadillac ELR Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 7695154 2015 CRC 4 25 14 11 16 Service and Maintenance Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed ...

Page 366: ... through the windshield from outside The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code identifies the vehicle s engine specifications and replacement parts See Engine Specifications under Capacities and Specifications on page 12 2 for the vehicle s ...

Page 367: ...ies Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge type and amount see the refrigerant label under the hood See your dealer for more information Cooling Systems Engine 7 3 L 7 7 qt High Voltage Battery 6 0 L 6 4 qt Power Electronics 2 8 L 3 0 qt Engine Oil with Filter 3 5 L 3 7 qt Fuel Tank 35 2 L 9 3 gal Electric Drive Unit 8 45 L 8 93 qt Wheel Nut ...

Page 368: ...Cadillac ELR Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 7695154 2015 CRC 4 25 14 Technical Data 12 3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Electric Drive Unit Spark Plug Gap 1 4L L4 4 Automatic 0 60 0 70 mm 0 024 0 027 in ...

Page 369: ...Black plate 4 1 Cadillac ELR Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 7695154 2015 CRC 4 25 14 12 4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing ...

Page 370: ...rting Safety Defects to General Motors 13 14 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 13 14 Event Data Recorders 13 14 OnStar 13 15 Infotainment System 13 15 Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Cadillac Normally any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of the vehicle wil...

Page 371: ...ed with the new vehicle However if you continue to remain unsatisfied after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two you can file with the Better Business Bureau BBB Auto Line Program to enforce your rights The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpret...

Page 372: ... impartial program offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal quick and free of charge For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP call toll free 1 800 207 0685 or call the General Motors Customer Care Centre 1 888 446 2000 English 1 800 263 7854 French or write to Mediation Arbitration Program c o Customer Ca...

Page 373: ...on with Cadillac and keeps important vehicle specific information in one place Membership Benefits E Vehicle Information Download owner manuals and view vehicle specific how to videos G Maintenance Information View maintenance schedules required alerts OnStar onboard vehicle diagnostic information and schedule service appointments I Service History View printable dealer recorded service records an...

Page 374: ...alling for Service When calling Roadside Service have the following information ready Your name home address and home telephone number Telephone number of your location Location of the vehicle Model year color and license plate number of the vehicle Odometer reading Vehicle Identification Number VIN and delivery date of the vehicle Description of the problem Coverage Services are provided up to 6 ...

Page 375: ...re is too severely damaged for the tire sealant and compressor kit to be effective and the vehicle will have to be towed It is the owner s responsibility for the repair or replacement of the tire if it is not covered by the warranty Battery Jump Start Service to jump start a dead battery Trip Interruption Benefits and Service If your trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure incidental expense...

Page 376: ...Service advisor will help you make arrangements and explain how to receive payment Alternative Service If assistance cannot be provided right away the Roadside Service advisor may give you permission to get local emergency road service You will receive payment up to 100 after sending the original receipt to Roadside Service Mechanical failures may be covered however any cost for parts and labor fo...

Page 377: ...e within reasonable time and distance parameters of your dealer s area Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If overnight warranty repairs are needed and public transportation is used the expense must be supported by original receipts and within the maximum amount allowed by GM for shuttle service If U S customers arrange their own transportation limited reimbursement for reasonable fuel exp...

Page 378: ...d The use of Genuine GM parts can help maintain the GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes In most cases the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle A recycled original equipment GM part may be an acceptable choice to maintain the ve...

Page 379: ...t Manufacturer OEM parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts Read the lease carefully as you may be charged at the end of the lease for poor quality repairs If a Crash Occurs If there has been an injury call emergency services for help Do not leave the scene of a crash until all matters have been taken care of Move the vehicle only if its position puts you in danger or you are instructed to ...

Page 380: ...s with the repair professional and insist on Genuine GM parts Remember if the vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost If another party s insurance company is paying for the repairs you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company s collision policy repair l...

Page 381: ...able in U S funds Radio Frequency Identification RFID RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security as well as in connection with conveniences such as Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitters for remote door locking unlocking and starting and in vehicle transmitters for garage door openers RFID technology in GM vehicles does not u...

Page 382: ...may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue S E Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about mot...

Page 383: ...f equipped to provide antilock braking to help the driver control the vehicle These modules may store data to help the dealer technician service the vehicle Some modules may also store data about how the vehicle is operated such as rate of fuel consumption or average speed These modules may retain personal preferences such as radio presets seat positions and temperature settings Event Data Recorde...

Page 384: ...h others except with the consent of the vehicle owner or if the vehicle is leased with the consent of the lessee in response to an official request by police or similar government office as part of GM s defense of litigation through the discovery process or as required by law Data that GM collects or receives may also be used for GM research needs or may be made available to others for research pu...

Page 385: ...Black plate 16 1 Cadillac ELR Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 7695154 2015 CRC 4 25 14 13 16 Customer Information 2 NOTES ...

Page 386: ...ices may require a paid subscription OnStar requires the vehicle battery and electrical system cellular service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating OnStar acts as a link to existing public emergency service providers OnStar may collect information about you and your vehicle including location information See OnStar s Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement for more details i...

Page 387: ...et a priority connection to an OnStar Emergency Advisor available 24 7 to Get help for an emergency Be a Good Samaritan or respond to an AMBER Alert Get assistance in severe weather or other crisis and evacuation routes OnStar Services Emergency With Automatic Crash Response the OnStar system can automatically connect to an OnStar Emergency Advisor The built in system can automatically connect to ...

Page 388: ...ice Commands During a Planned Route Cancel Route 1 Press System responds OnStar ready then a tone Say Cancel route System responds Do you want to cancel directions 2 Say Yes System responds OK request completed thank you goodbye Route Preview 1 Press System responds OnStar ready then a tone 2 Say Route preview System responds with the next three maneuvers Repeat 1 Press System responds OnStar read...

Page 389: ...ay WiFi settings 2 The WiFi settings will display the WiFi network name SSID passphrase and level of encryption 3 To change the SSID or passphrase press Q or call 1 888 4 ONSTAR to connect with an Advisor OnStar RemoteLink Mobile App If Equipped Download the OnStar RemoteLink mobile app to select Apple Android and BlackBerry or Windows 7 or 8 mobile devices From the mobile device check the vehicle...

Page 390: ...ponds OK dialing 911 Retrieve My Number 1 Press System responds OnStar ready 2 Say My number System responds Your OnStar Hands Free Calling number is then says the number End a Call Press System responds Call ended Store a Name Tag for Speed Dialing 1 Press System responds OnStar ready 2 Say Store System responds Please say the number you would like to store 3 Say the entire number without pausing...

Page 391: ... ONSTAR immediately to terminate your OnStar services if the vehicle is disposed of sold transferred or if the lease ends Reactivation for Subsequent Owners Press Q and follow the prompts to speak to an Advisor as soon as possible The Advisor will update vehicle records and explain the OnStar service options available How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response Emergency Services Crisis Assi...

Page 392: ... 13 12 Services for People with Disabilities Advisors provide services to help subscribers with physical disabilities and medical conditions Press Q for help with Locating a gas station with an attendant to pump gas Finding a hotel restaurant etc that meets accessibility needs Providing directions to the closest hospital or pharmacy in urgent situations TTY Users OnStar has the ability to communic...

Page 393: ...r and GPS signal reception Cellular reception is required for OnStar to send remote signals to the vehicle Unable to Connect to OnStar Message If there is limited cellular coverage or the cellular network has reached maximum capacity this message may come on Press Q to try the call again or try again after driving a few miles into another cellular area Vehicle and Power Issues OnStar services requ...

Page 394: ...PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT TORT OR OTHERWISE ARISING FROM OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE Except as contained in this notice the name of a copyright holder shall not be used in advertisin...

Page 395: ...r other materials provided with the distribution The sole exception to this condition is redistribution of a standard UnZipSFX binary including SFXWiz as part of a self extracting archive that is permitted without inclusion of this license as long as the normal SFX banner has not been removed from the binary or disabled 3 Altered versions including but not limited to ports to new operating systems...

Page 396: ...after an Airbag Inflates 3 24 When Should an Airbag Inflate 3 22 Where Are the Airbags 3 21 Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle 3 30 Passenger Status Indicator 5 16 Readiness Light 5 16 Servicing Airbag Equipped Vehicles 3 30 System Check 3 19 Alarm Vehicle Security 2 15 Alert Side Blind Zone SBZA 9 55 All Season Tires 10 42 Antilock Brake System ABS 9 29 Warning Light 5 21 Appearance Care Ext...

Page 397: ...orage 4 2 Center Stack Display 5 27 Chains Tire 10 60 Charge Cord 9 64 Charging Delay Override 9 60 Electrical Requirements 9 66 Plug In 9 58 Programmable 5 29 Utility Interruption 9 65 Charging Status Screens 9 60 Charging System Light 5 17 Check Engine Light 5 17 Child Restraints Infants and Young Children 3 34 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 3 40 Child Restraints cont d Older Children 3 ...

Page 398: ...vent 13 14 Daytime Running Lamps DRL 6 4 Defensive Driving 9 5 Delayed Charging Override 9 60 Delayed Locking 2 12 Display Center Stack 5 27 Distracted Driving 9 4 Dome Lamps 6 6 Door Ajar Light 5 27 Ajar Messages 5 43 Delayed Locking 2 12 Locks 2 10 Power Locks 2 11 Drive Belt Routing Engine 12 4 Drive Mode Messages 5 44 Drive Unit Electric 9 28 Driver Assistance Systems 9 47 Driver Efficiency Ga...

Page 399: ...r Cleaner Filter 10 13 Check and Service Engine Soon Light 5 17 Compartment Overview 10 8 Coolant 10 16 Coolant Temperature Warning Light 5 23 Cooling System 10 14 10 16 Cooling System Messages 5 44 Drive Belt Routing 12 4 Exhaust 9 27 Oil Life System 10 12 Oil Messages 5 44 Overheating 10 19 Pressure Light 5 24 Running While Parked 9 27 Engine Unavailable Out of Fuel 9 24 Entry Lighting 6 8 Event...

Page 400: ...ng 5 59 Gauges Battery 5 12 Driver Efficiency 5 13 Fuel 5 13 Odometer 5 12 Power Indicator 5 14 Speedometer 5 12 Trip Odometer 5 12 Warning Lights and Indicators 5 7 General Information Service and Maintenance 11 1 Towing 9 71 Vehicle Care 10 2 Glove Box 4 1 H Hazard Warning Flashers 6 5 Head Restraints 3 2 Headlamps Aiming 10 27 Automatic 6 4 Bulb Replacement 10 27 Daytime Running Lamps DRL 6 4 F...

Page 401: ... Reminder 6 3 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver 6 8 License Plate 10 27 Malfunction Indicator 5 17 Messages 5 46 On Reminder 5 26 Reading 6 7 Lane Departure Warning LDW 9 56 Lane Departure Warning Light 5 22 Lap Shoulder Belt 3 14 LATCH System Replacing Parts after a Crash 3 45 LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 3 40 LED Lighting 10 27 Lifting the Vehicle Tires 10 3 Light Ready Indicator 5...

Page 402: ...Modes 9 25 Maintenance Schedule 11 2 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 11 12 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 5 17 Memory Features 1 9 Memory Seats 3 6 Messages Airbag System 5 49 Brake System 5 42 Compass 5 42 Door Ajar 5 43 Drive Mode 5 44 Electric Drive Unit 5 44 Engine Cooling System 5 44 Engine Oil 5 44 Fuel System 5 45 Key and Lock 5 45 Lamp 5 46 Object Detection System 5 46 Propulsion Power 5 48 ...

Page 403: ... OnStar Security 14 3 OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics 14 6 Ordering Service Publications 13 11 Out of Fuel Engine Unavailable 9 24 Outlets Power 5 7 Overheating Engine 10 19 P Park Shifting Into 9 19 Shifting Out of 9 20 Parking Brake and P Park Mechanism Check 10 25 Over Things That Burn 9 21 Parking or Backing Assistance Systems 9 48 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 5 16 Passenger Compartment Air Fi...

Page 404: ...nt Bulbs 10 28 Replacement Parts Airbags 3 31 Maintenance 11 13 Replacing Airbag System 3 31 Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash 3 45 Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash 3 18 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government 13 13 General Motors 13 14 U S Government 13 13 Requirements Electrical Battery Charging 9 66 Restraints Where to Put 3 38 Retained Accessory Power RAP 9 19 Rev...

Page 405: ...Information 11 1 Parts Identification Label 12 1 Publications Ordering Information 13 11 Scheduling Appointments 13 7 Vehicle Messages 5 50 Service Electric Parking Brake Light 5 21 Services Special Application 11 8 Servicing the Airbag 3 30 Shifting Into Park 9 19 Out of Park 9 20 Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA 9 55 Signals Turn and Lane Change 6 5 Special Application Services 11 8 Specifications and...

Page 406: ...0 3 Messages 5 50 Pressure Light 5 24 Pressure Monitor System 10 48 Rotation 10 53 Sealant and Compressor Kit 10 62 Sealant and Compressor Kit Storing 10 69 Sidewall Labeling 10 43 Terminology and Definitions 10 44 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 10 57 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 10 59 Wheel Replacement 10 59 When It Is Time for New Tires 10 54 Winter 10 42 Towing General Information 9 71 Recrea...

Page 407: ...icle Data Recording and Privacy 13 14 Vehicle Diagnostics OnStar 14 6 Vehicle Ready Light 5 26 Ventilation Air 8 7 Visors 2 21 Voltage Devices and Wiring 10 28 W Warning Brake System Light 5 20 Lane Departure LDW 9 56 Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 5 7 Warnings iv Cautions and Danger iv Hazard Flashers 6 5 Washer Fluid 10 19 Messages 5 51 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 10 59 Different Siz...

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