Black plate (23,1)
Cadillac ELR Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7695154) -
2015 - CRC - 4/25/14
In Brief
1-23
protection devices) for
heavy-duty service at a 12 amp
continuous load.
.
Electrical 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
reduce strain on the electrical
outlet/plug.
{
Warning
Improper use of portable electric
vehicle charge cords may cause
a fire, electrical shock, or burns,
and may result in damage to
property, serious injury, or death.
.
Do not use extension 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 Status Indicators
See
“
Charge Cord Status Indicators
”
in the charge cord user guide.
Charge Level Selection
Charge level selection can be made
using the Select Charge Level
Preference setting on the center
stack. See
“
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 not known.