Cadillac ELR User Manual
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 30
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 94
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . 96
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 161
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 170
Vehicle Care ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 318
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 333
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 344
OnStar .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
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2 Introduction
Introduction
The names, logos, emblems,
slogans, vehicle model names, and
vehicle body designs appearing in
this manual including, but not limited
to, GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC,
the CADILLAC Emblem, and ELR
are trademarks and/or service
marks of General Motors LLC, its
subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.
For vehicles first sold in Canada,
substitute the name “General
Motors of Canada Limited” for
Cadillac Motor Car Division
wherever it appears in this manual.
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 23137974 A First Printing
This manual describes features that
may or may not be on the vehicle
because of optional equipment that
was not purchased on the vehicle,
model variants, 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
www.helminc.com, or from:
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de
ce guide en français auprès du
concessionnaire ou à l'adresse
savant:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
Using this Manual
To quickly locate information about
the vehicle, use the Index in the
back of the manual. It is an
alphabetical list of what is in the
manual and the page number where
it can be found.
©
2015 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Danger, Warning, and Caution
Warning messages found on vehicle
labels and in this manual describe
hazards and what to do to avoid or
reduce them.
Danger
{
Danger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result
in serious injury or death.
Warning
{
Warning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.
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, message,
gauge, or indicator.
M : Shown when the owner
manual has additional instructions
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.
or information.
* : Shown when the service
manual has additional instructions
or information.
0 : Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“see page.”
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. For more
information on the symbol, refer to
the Index.
9 : Airbag Readiness Light
# : Air Conditioning
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)
i / g : Audio Steering Wheel
Controls or OnStar
®
I : Brake System Warning
Light
" : Charging System (12-Volt
Battery)
I : Cruise Control
` : Do Not Puncture
^ : Do Not Service
f : Electric Parking Brake
d : Electronic Stability
Control (ESC)
B : Engine Coolant Temperature
O : Exterior Lamps
y : Fault
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g : First Responder
_ : Flame/Fire Prohibited
. : 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
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Safety Belt Reminders
g : StabiliTrak
®
Disable
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
i : Traction Control System (TCS)
Disable
a : Under Pressure
9 : Vehicle Ready
M : Windshield Washer Fluid
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In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . ... 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . 8
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . 10
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Heated Seats . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 13
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . 13
Passenger Sensing System . . . 13
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 14
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 15
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Windshield Wiper/Washer .... . . 16
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 18
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Front Automatic Braking (FAB)
System . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . ... . . . 20
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . 20
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 20
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
System . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Universal Remote System . . . . . 21
Battery and Efficiency
High Voltage Safety
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . 22
Fueling . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Regenerative Braking . . . . . .. . . . 26
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 26
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 27
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 27
Driving for Better Energy
Efficiency ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . 27
Roadside Service . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 29
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Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview
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1. Air Vents 0 167.
2. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 154.
Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change Signals
0 157.
3. Regen on Demand Paddles.
See Regenerative Braking
0 195.
4. Instrument Cluster 0 103.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Display. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0 131.
5. Power Button 0 180.
6. Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 98.
7. Hazard Warning Flashers
0 157.
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) 0 219.
8. Charging Status Indicator
(CSI). See Charging Status
Feedback 0 222.
9. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0 156.
10. Infotainment 0 161.
11. Glove Box Button. See Glove
Box 0 94.
Parking Assist Button. See
Driver Assistance Systems
0 210.
12. Heated Front Seats 0 56.
13. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 162.
14. Instrument Panel Storage 0 94
(Out of View).
Wireless Charging 0 102 (Out
of View) (Inside the Instrument
Panel Storage, If Equipped).
15. Shift Lever. See Electric Drive
Unit 0 191.
16. Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 196.
MODE Button. See Driver
Mode Control 0 198 (If
Equipped).
17. Steering Wheel Controls 0 97.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Controls. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) 0 131.
18. Horn 0 98.
19. Steering Wheel Adjustment
0 97.
20. Cruise Control 0 200.
Adaptive Cruise Control 0 202
(If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 213 (If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 0 97.
21. Hood Release. See Hood
0 239.
22. Data Link Connector (DLC)
(Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0 112.
23. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0 158.
24. Electric Parking Brake 0 193.
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Initial Drive Information
This section provides a brief
overview about some of the
important features that may or may
not be on your specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer
to each of the features which can be
found later in this owner manual.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
The Keyless Access system allows
for vehicle entry when the
transmitter is within range. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 0 31.
The RKE transmitter may work up to
60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.
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 0 143.
/ : Press and release Q and then
immediately press and hold
least four seconds to start the
vehicle’s heating or air conditioning
systems and rear window defogger
/ for at
from outside the vehicle using the
RKE transmitter. See Remote Start
0 36.
L : Press and release to initiate
vehicle locator. Press and hold for
three seconds to sound the panic
alarm. Press again to cancel the
panic alarm.
i : Press and hold to release
the trunk.
See Keys 0 30 and Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 31.
Remote Start
Use remote start to heat or cool the
interior when the vehicle is plugged
in to maximize electric range by
utilizing electricity from the electrical
outlet. Normal operation of the
system will return after the vehicle
has been turned on. Engine may
turn on during colder outside
temperatures.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Press and release Q on the
RKE transmitter.
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2. Immediately press and hold /
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash.
3. After entering the vehicle
during a remote start, press the
POWER
brake pedal applied to operate
as normal.
When the vehicle starts, the parking
lamps will turn on.
Remote start can be extended.
O button with the
Door Locks
To lock or unlock the doors from the
outside, press
transmitter. See Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 31.
Canceling Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do any of
the following:
.
Press and hold
parking lamps turn off.
.
Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.
Press the POWER
the brake pedal applied, then
press the POWER
again to turn the vehicle off.
See Remote Start 0 36.
/ until the
O button with
O button
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 door from the
inside, press the power door lock
switch (2).
Q or K on the RKE
To open the door press the door
latch button (3). If the vehicle is
stationary, the door latch button
unlatches an unlocked door.
See Door Locks 0 38.
If the vehicle has lost battery power,
the doors can be opened manually.
See Power Door Locks 0 39.
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.
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.
Press and hold
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 plate when the
RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft)
of the rear of the vehicle. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 0 31.
Close the trunk by pulling on the
handle. Do not use the handle as a
tie-down. See Trunk 0 41.
i on the
Windows
The driver power window switches
control all the windows. The
passenger switch only controls that
window.
Press the switch to lower the
window. Pull the switch to raise it.
See Power Windows 0 47.
Seat Adjustment
Power Seats
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 0 52.
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Lumbar Adjustment
Lumbar Support
To adjust the lumbar support:
.
Press and hold the control
forward to increase or rearward
to decrease lumbar support.
.
Press and hold the control up to
raise or down to lower the height
of the lumbar support.
Seatback Bolster Support
If equipped, to adjust the bolster
support:
.
Press and hold the control up to
increase seatback bolster
support.
.
Press and hold the control down
to decrease seatback bolster
support.
See Lumbar Adjustment 0 52.
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 0 53.
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Easy Entry Seat
See Easy Entry Seat 0 51.
Memory Features
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 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).
The SET, 1, 2, and B (Exit) buttons
on the driver door are used to
manually store and recall memory
settings for the driver seat, outside
mirrors, and power tilt and
telescoping steering column.
Automatic Memory Recall and/or
Easy Exit Recall features may be
enabled in the Personalization
Menus.
See Memory Seats 0 54 and
Vehicle Personalization 0 143.
Heated Seats
The buttons are near the climate
controls on the center stack. To
operate, the ignition must be in
ON/RUN.
J or z to heat the driver or
Press
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
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lowest. If the heated seats are on
high, the level may automatically be
lowered after approximately
30 minutes.
See Heated Front Seats 0 56.
Auto Heated Seats
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 buttons
on the center stack. Use the touch
screen button or the manual heated
seat buttons on the center stack to
turn auto heated seats off.
If the passenger seat is unoccupied,
the auto heated seats feature will
not activate that seat.
The auto heated seats feature can
be programmed to always be
enabled when the vehicle is on. See
Vehicle Personalization 0 143 and
Climate Controls 0 17.
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 the head
restraint height in the proper
position.
See Head Restraints 0 50 and
Power Seat Adjustment 0 52.
Safety Belts
Refer to the following sections for
important information on how to use
safety belts properly:
.
Safety Belts 0 58.
.
How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly 0 59.
.
Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 60.
.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 83.
Passenger Sensing System
United States
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Canada
The passenger sensing system will
turn off the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag and knee
airbag under certain conditions. No
other airbag is affected by the
passenger sensing system. See
Passenger Sensing System 0 70.
The passenger airbag status
indicator lights on the overhead
console when the vehicle is started.
See Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator 0 111.
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 0 46.
To adjust a mirror:
1. Move the selector switch to L
(Left) or R (Right) to choose
the driver or passenger mirror.
2. Press the arrows on the control
pad to move each mirror in the
desired direction.
3. Return the selector switch to
the center position.
See Power Mirrors 0 45.
The rear window defogger also
heats the outside mirrors. See
Heated Mirrors 0 46.
Interior
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
view of the area behind the vehicle.
The mirror will automatically reduce
the glare of headlamps from behind.
The dimming feature comes on
when the vehicle is started. See
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
0 46.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
Press the control to move the tilt
and telescoping steering wheel up
and down or forward and rearward.
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Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.
To set the power tilt wheel memory
position, see Memory Seats 0 54.
Interior Lighting
Dome Lamps
There are front and rear dome
lamps in the overhead console and
headliner.
To change the dome lamp settings,
press:
OFF : Turns the lamps 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
m or n next to each
Press
reading lamp.
For more information on interior
lighting, see Instrument Panel
Illumination Control 0 158.
Exterior Lighting
The exterior lamp control is on the
turn signal lever.
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Turn the control to the following
positions:
Windshield Wiper/Washer
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 automatically reactivate when
the electric drive unit is shifted out
of P (Park).
AUTO : Automatically turns the
exterior lamps on and off,
depending on outside lighting.
; : Turns on the parking lamps
including all lamps, except the
headlamps.
With the ignition in ACC/
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, move
the lever to select the wiper speed.
HI : Use for fast wipes.
LO : Use for slow wipes.
5 : Turns on the headlamps
together with the parking lamps and
instrument panel lights.
See Exterior Lamp Controls 0 154
and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
0 156.
INT : Use this setting for intermittent
wipes or Rainsense™, if equipped.
For intermittent wipes, 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, move
the windshield wiper lever to INT
and turn the
the sensitivity to moisture.
.
Turn the band up for more
sensitivity to moisture.
.
Turn the band down for less
sensitivity to moisture.
.
Move the windshield wiper lever
out of the INT position to
deactivate Rainsense.
To turn the Rainsense feature on or
off, see “Rainsense Wipers” under
Vehicle Personalization 0 143.
OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.
1X : For a single wipe, briefly move
the lever down. For several wipes,
hold the lever down.
x INT band to adjust
n L : Pull the lever toward you to
spray windshield washer fluid and
activate the wipers.
See Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 98.
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Climate Controls
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. Recirculation
6. Rear Window Defogger
7. Defrost
8. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
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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 Selection
(Application Tray Button)
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7. Climate Power Gauge
8. Driver and Passenger Auto
Heated Seats
9. Air Delivery Mode Controls
See Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 162.
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System
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.
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 control up briefly
to resume to that speed or hold to
accelerate. If cruise control is
already active, use to increase
vehicle speed. To increase speed by
1 km/h or 1 mph, press +RES up to
the first detent. To increase speed to
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the next 5 km/h or 5 mph mark on
the speedometer, press +RES up to
the second detent.
SET− : Press the control down
briefly to set the speed and activate
cruise control. If cruise control is
already active, use to decrease
vehicle speed. To decrease speed
by 1 km/h or 1 mph, press SET−
down to the first detent. To decrease
speed to the next 5 km/h or 5 mph
mark on the speedometer, press
SET− down to the second detent.
* : Press to disengage cruise
control without erasing the set
speed from memory.
See Cruise Control 0 200 or
Adaptive Cruise Control 0 202 (if
equipped).
Driver Information Center (DIC)
The DIC display is in the instrument
cluster. It shows the status of many
vehicle systems.
y or z : Move 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
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)
0 131.
S to go back to the
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
FCA may help avoid or reduce the
harm caused by front-end crashes.
FCA provides a green indicator,
when a vehicle is detected ahead.
This indicator displays amber if you
follow a vehicle much too closely.
When approaching a vehicle ahead
too quickly, FCA provides a flashing
red alert on the windshield and
rapidly beeps or pulses the
driver seat.
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 213.
V
Front Automatic Braking (FAB) System
If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC), it also has FAB,
which includes Intelligent Brake
Assist (IBA). When the system
detects a vehicle ahead in your path
that is traveling in the same
direction that you may be about to
crash into, it can provide a boost to
braking or automatically brake the
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vehicle. This can help avoid or
lessen the severity of crashes when
driving in a forward gear.
See Front Automatic Braking (FAB)
System 0 215.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
LDW may help avoid unintentional
lane departures at speeds of
56 km/h (35 mph) or greater. LDW
uses a camera sensor to detect the
lane markings. The LDW light,
green if a lane marking is detected.
If the vehicle departs the lane, the
light will change to amber and flash.
In addition, the driver seat will pulse
or beeps will sound.
See Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
0 219.
@, is
approaching these areas from
behind. The LCA warning display
will light up in the corresponding
outside side mirror and will flash if
the turn signal is on. The Side Blind
Zone Alert (SBZA) system is
included as part of the LCA system.
See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
0 216 and Lane Change Alert (LCA)
0 217.
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
RVC displays a view of the area
behind the vehicle on the center
stack display when the vehicle is
shifted into R (Reverse).
See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0 210.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
If equipped, the LCA system is a
lane-changing aid that assists
drivers with avoiding lane change
crashes that occur with moving
vehicles in the side blind zone (or
spot) areas or with vehicles rapidly
(RCTA) System
If equipped, the RCTA system uses
a triangle with an arrow displayed
on the RVC screen to warn of traffic
behind your vehicle that may cross
your vehicle's path while in
R (Reverse). In addition, beeps will
sound, or the driver seat will pulse.
See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0 210.
Parking Assist
Front and Rear Parking 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
warning triangle on the Rear Vision
Camera screen and a graphic on
the instrument cluster to provide the
distance to an object behind the
vehicle. In addition, multiple beeps
or seat pulses may occur if very
close to an object.
See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0 210.
Power Outlets
The accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
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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 0 101.
Universal Remote System
This system provides a way to
replace up to three remote control
transmitters used to activate
devices such as garage door
openers, security systems, and
home automation devices.
Read the instructions completely
before attempting to program the
Universal Remote system. Because
of the steps involved, it may be
helpful to have another person
available to assist with programming
the Universal Remote system.
See Universal Remote System
0 150.
Battery and Efficiency
High Voltage Safety Information
Warning
{
Exposure to high voltage can
cause shock, burns, and even
death. The high voltage
components in the vehicle can
only be serviced by technicians
with special training.
High voltage components are
identified by labels. Do not
remove, open, take apart,
or modify these components.
High voltage cable or wiring has
orange covering. Do not probe,
tamper with, cut, or modify high
voltage cable or wiring.
This vehicle has a high voltage
battery and a standard 12-volt
battery.
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If the vehicle is in a crash, the
sensing system may shut down the
high voltage system. When this
occurs, the high voltage battery is
disconnected 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.
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 inspected, store it outside at
least 15 m (50 ft) from any
structure or anything that can
burn. Ventilate the vehicle by
opening a window or a door.
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
Contact Customer Assistance as
soon as possible to determine
whether an inspection is needed.
See Customer Assistance Offices
0 335.
See Battery - North America 0 255
for important safety information.
If an airbag has inflated, see What
Will You See after an Airbag
Inflates? 0 69.
Only a trained service technician
with the proper knowledge and tools
should inspect, test, or replace the
high voltage battery. See your
dealer if the high voltage battery
needs service.
See Battery - North America 0 255.
Charging
This section explains the process
for charging the high voltage battery.
Do not allow the vehicle to remain in
temperature extremes for long
periods 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 charging station, it will take
approximately five hours to charge
the vehicle. Charge times will vary
with outside temperature. At cold
temperatures, a higher power
charge station is recommended to
avoid extended charge times.
There are three ways to program
how the vehicle is charged. See
Programmable Charging 0 121.
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.
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While the charge cord is plugged
into the vehicle, the vehicle cannot
be driven.
Charging
Start Charge
1. Make sure the vehicle is
parked and turned off.
2. Push the rearward edge of the
charge port door in and release
to open the door.
In cold weather conditions, ice
may form around the charge
port door. Remove ice from the
area before attempting to open
or close the charge port door.
3. Open the trunk, lift the left load
support floor cover, and
remove the charge cord. Pull
up on the charge cord handle
to release. The vehicle plug is
stored as shown.
4. Plug the charge cord into the
electrical outlet. See Electrical
Requirements for Battery
Charging 0 228. Verify the
charge cord status. See the
charge cord user guide. See
Charge Cord 0 226. Select the
appropriate charge level using
the Select Charge Level
Preference screen on the
center stack. See “Charge
Limit Selection” under
Programmable Charging 0 121.
5. Plug in the vehicle plug of the
charge cord into the charge
port on the vehicle. Verify that
the charging status indicators
illuminate on top of the
instrument panel and outside
mirror and a horn chirp occurs.
See Charging Status Feedback
0 222.
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Charge Cord Theft Alert
This vehicle has a Charge Cord
Theft Alert. To enable this feature,
see "Charge Cord Theft Alert" in
Vehicle Personalization 0 143. The
system can be armed and disarmed
using the 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 compartment.
Charge Cord
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 343.
A portable charge cord used to
charge the vehicle high voltage
battery is stored under 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
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.
(Continued)
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Warning (Continued)
.
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 Charge Limit Preference
screen. See “Charge Limit
Selection” under Programmable
Charging 0 121.
{
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 the
electrical circuit capacity. Use the
lowest charge level if the
electrical circuit or electrical outlet
capacity is not known.
Fueling
The fuel system on this vehicle
requires a refueling process to
control evaporative emissions. To
refuel the vehicle:
Warning
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
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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, 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 after 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 0 230.
Regenerative Braking
Regenerative braking takes some of
the energy from the moving vehicle
and turns it back into electrical
energy. This energy is then stored in
the high voltage battery system,
contributing to increased energy
efficiency.
Regen on Demand
This feature will slow the vehicle by
recapturing energy using the
steering wheel paddles.
See Regenerative Braking 0 195.
®
Service
Warning
{
Never try to do your own service
on high voltage 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
components should only be
performed by a trained service
technician with the proper
knowledge and tools. See Doing
Your Own Service Work 0 238.
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control
The Traction Control System (TCS)
limits wheel spin. The system turns
on automatically every time the
vehicle is started.
StabiliTrak assists 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
console.
instrument cluster. The
appropriate DIC message is
displayed. See Ride Control
System Messages 0 140.
.
Press
control back on.
Y on the center
i comes on in the
Y again to turn traction
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To turn off both TCS and
StabiliTrak, press and hold
on the center console until g
and i come on and stay on in
the instrument cluster. The
appropriate DIC message
displays. See Ride Control
System Messages 0 140.
.
Press and release
turn on both systems.
See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 196.
Y again to
Y
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
stop as soon as possible and inflate
the tires to the recommended
pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0 177. The
warning light will remain on until the
tire pressure is corrected.
The low tire 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
may be an early indicator that the
tire pressures are getting low and
the tires need to be inflated to the
proper pressure.
The TPMS does not replace normal
monthly tire maintenance. Maintain
the correct tire pressures.
See Tire Pressure Monitor System
0 280.
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates
engine oil life based on vehicle use
The low tire pressure warning light
alerts to a significant loss in
pressure of one of the vehicle's
tires. If the warning light comes on,
and displays the CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message when it is time
to change the engine oil and filter.
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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) 0 131.
2. Press and hold SEL for several
seconds while the Oil Life
display is active to reset the Oil
Life system.
See Engine Oil Life System 0 244.
Driving for Better Energy Efficiency
Use the following tips to help
maximize energy efficiency and
range.
In colder temperatures, while these
efficiency tips will help, the electric
vehicle driving range may be lower
due to higher energy usage.
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Driving Style
Efficiency Gauge (Instrument
Cluster)
The leaf indicator or green ring
indicator should be kept green and
in the center of the gauge.
Inefficient acceleration is indicated
when the ring turns yellow or the
leaf turns yellow and travels above
the center of the gauge.
Aggressive braking is indicated
when the ring turns yellow or the
leaf turns yellow and travels below
the center of the gauge.
Acceleration/Braking/Coasting
Avoid unnecessary rapid
accelerations and decelerations.
Electric range is maximized at
80 km/h (50 mph) and below. Higher
speeds use more energy and can
significantly reduce electric range.
Use cruise control when
appropriate.
Plan ahead for decelerations and
coast whenever possible. For
example, do not rush to traffic
signals.
Do not shift to N (Neutral) to coast.
The vehicle recovers energy while
coasting and braking in D (Drive)
or L (Low).
Drive Mode and PRNDL Selection
Use Tour Mode when possible.
Sport Mode provides more
responsive acceleration than Tour
Mode, but can reduce efficiency.
The engine will start with Sport
Mode to provide additional
acceleration, even if the battery is
charged.
Use Mountain Mode prior to
climbing long, steep grades in
mountainous areas. Be sure to
engage Mountain Mode 20 minutes
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 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 the energy
available for electric driving.
Optimal energy efficiency is
achieved with the heat, air
conditioning, and fan turned off.
Less energy is used at low fan
speeds. When using the fan:
.
MIN is the most energy efficient
climate setting as long as
not selected.
0 is
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.
ECO is for moderate air
conditioning and heater
operation and is the next most
energy efficient setting as long
as
0 is not selected.
.
MAX mode provides the most
comfort but is the least energy
efficient.
Use the auto heated seat feature
instead of climate settings. Heating
the seat uses less energy than
heating the vehicle interior.
Use remote start to heat or cool the
interior when the vehicle is plugged
in to maximize the electric range by
utilizing electricity from the electrical
outlet. Engine Assisted Heating
while plugged in can be
personalized. See “Engine Assisted
Heating Plugged-In” under Vehicle
Personalization 0 143.
In hot weather, avoid parking in
direct sunlight or use sunshades
inside the vehicle.
Turn off the front and rear window
defog/defrost when they are no
longer needed.
Avoid driving with the windows open
at highway speeds.
See Vehicle Personalization 0 143.
Vehicle Charging/Maintenance
Charging
Keep the vehicle plugged in, even
when fully charged, to keep the
battery temperature ready for the
next drive. This is important when
outside temperatures are extremely
hot or cold.
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-third
full. Excess fuel weight impacts
efficiency and range.
For fuel recommendations, see Fuel
0 229.
Avoid unnecessary use of electrical
accessories. Power used for
functions other than propelling the
vehicle will reduce electric vehicle
range.
Roadside Service
U.S.: 1-888-811-1926
Canada: 1-800-882-1112
TTY Users (U.S. Only):
1-888-889-2438
New vehicles are automatically
enrolled in the Roadside Service
program.
See Roadside Service 0 336.
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