2014 CADILLAC ELR Convenience & Personalization Guide

Co n v e n i e nCe/ Pe r s o n a l i z at i o n Gu i d e
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Cruise Control/Voice Recognition/Forward Collision Alert/Heated Steering Wheel Buttons
Electric Parking Brake Switch
Instrument Cluster/Driver Information Center
Regen on Demand™ Paddles (behind steering wheel)
Audio Steering Wheel Controls/ 5-way Control
Power Rake/ Telescope Steering Wheel Control
POWER Button
Traction Control and StabiliTrak Button/ Drive Mode Control
Turn Signal Lever/ Pedestrian Safety Signal Lever/Exterior Lamps Control
Memory Seat Buttons
Door Latch Button
Review this guide for an overview of some important features in your Cadillac ELR. Some optional equipment (denoted by ♦) described in this guide may not be included in your vehicle. More detailed information can be found in your Owner Manual.
Instrument Panel Controls
Charging Status Indicator
Heated Seat Buttons
Climate Controls
Windshield Wipers Lever
Hazard Warning Flashers/Lane Departure Warning Buttons
CUE Touch Screen
Glove Box/ Parking Assist Buttons
Audio System Controls
Power Mirror and Window Controls

Instrument Cluster Symbols
Refer to your Owner Manual to learn about the information being relayed by the lights, gauges and indicators of the instrument cluster.
Airbag Readiness
Safety Belt Reminder
Brake System
Antilock Brake System
PARK Electric Parking Brake Set
Security
Door, Hood or Trunk Open
Rear Seat Safety Belt Reminder
Lane Departure Warning
Lights On Reminder
12V Charging System
Engine Oil Pressure
Engine Coolant Temperature
Service Electric Parking Brake
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
StabiliTrak/Traction Control
Traction Control Off
Symbols
See In Brief in your Owner Manual.
StabiliTrak Off
Check Engine
Low Tire Pressure
Cruise Control
Low Fuel
READY Vehicle Ready
Online Videos
To view informative online videos about ELR operation, use the QR Code R\
eader on your smartphone, or download a free reader from your phone’s app store, to scan the QR\
codes. To scan a code, start the reader, and then hold the phone over the code and scan. Some phones \
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Online Videos

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Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter (Key Fob)
Unlock
Press to unlock the driver’s door. Press again to unlock all doors.
Press and hold to open all windows from outside the vehicle.
Lock
Press to lock all doors.
Panic Alarm
Press and release to locate the vehicle.
Press and hold for three seconds to sound the panic alarm.
Trunk Release
Press and hold to open the trunk.
Keyless Access
The transmitter must be within 3 ft. (1m) of the vehicle to
operate the ELR.
Unlock – With the transmitter within range of the door, press the touchpad at the rear edge of the door to unlock and open the door.
Lock – If Passive Locking is turned on, the vehicle will lock after all doors are closed and the transmitter is removed from the vehicle.
Key Release
Press the button at the bottom of the transmitter to pull the door key out of the transmitter. Use the key to unlock the trunk.
Remote Start
Press the Lock button and then press and hold the button until the turn signal lamps flash to start the vehicle and condition the passenger cabin temperature from outside. The
climate control system and rear window defogger (if needed) will turn on. Depending on conditions and vehicle settings, the engine may start.
After entering the vehicle, press the brake pedal and then press the POWER button before driving.
• To cancel a remote start, press and hold the button until the parking lamps turn off.
• Only two remote starts are allowed between ignition cycles.
• It’s RECOMMENDED to use this feature when the vehicle is plugged in to allow energy from the electrical outlet to assist in getting the cabin to a comfortable temperature and to leave more battery energy for driving.
Note: To change the Remote Lock, Remote Unlock and Remote Start settings, go to Remote Lock, Unlock, Start in the Vehicle Settings menu.\
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.

POWER Button
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The ELR features an electronic pushbutton start. The POWER button is located to the right of the steering wheel, near the top of the instrument panel.
The Remote Keyless Entry transmitter must be in the vehicle to start the ELR.
Starting the Vehicle/ON
With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and then press the POWER button. A power ON audio cue will sound.
The vehicle will not shift out of Park and will display a Charge Cord Connected message if the vehicle is still plugged in.
When ON, the instrument cluster will display an active battery and fuel gauge. The engine will start only if needed.
The READY READY light will display on the instrument cluster when the vehicle is ready to be driven.
Stopping the Vehicle/OFF
Shift to Park and then press the POWER button. A power OFF audio cue will sound.
Note: The air conditioning compressor, pumps and fan may run at any time, even when the vehicle is OFF, to cool or warm the high voltage propulsion battery.
Pressing and holding the POWER button for more than five seconds without pressing the brake pedal will place the vehicle in Service Only \
Mode. The instruments and audio systems will operate as they do with the vehicle ON, but the vehicle will not be able to be driven. Press the
POWER button again to turn off the vehicle.
Conditions for the Engine Starting
When vehicle power is ON, the engine may start indepen-dent of the vehicle being plugged in or completely charged. Conditions that may cause the engine to start include:
• High voltage propulsion battery charge is low
• High voltage propulsion battery temperature is hot or cold
• Cold ambient temperatures
• Hood is open
• Engine and Fuel Maintenance Modes (occur only if the engine has had very limited operation over a long period)
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
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Electric Mode and Extended-Range Mode
The ELR is an electric vehicle with extended range capability. Plug it in, let it charge overnight, and it’s ready to run on a pure \
electric charge — gas- and tailpipe emissions-free. After that, the ELR uses a range-extending gas engine that produces enough energy to power it for hundreds of miles on a single tank of gas.
Electric Mode
In Electric Mode, the ELR will not use gasoline or produce tailpipe emissions. During this primary mode, the ELR is powered by
electrical energy stored in its high voltage propulsion battery. It can operate in this mode until the battery is depleted to a prede-termined level.
Electric range is affected by colder outside temperatures. During colder months, the energy needed to warm the vehicle’s cabin and high voltage propulsion battery can cause the vehicle’s elec-tric range to decline. See Driving for Better Energy Efficiency in the Driving and Operating section of your Owner Manual.
Extended-Range Mode
Once the electric charge is depleted, the range-extending gas engine will start to generate enough power to continue driving the vehicle. Engine operation ensures that you will not be stranded by a depleted battery. The vehicle determines when the engine
needs to run. Engine speed will vary, depending on driving
conditions, to optimize efficiency. The engine will not fully charge the high voltage propulsion battery. The vehicle must be plugged in to recharge.
Total Vehicle Range
Total vehicle range is based on the available combined electric and extended range. The displayed electric and fuel ranges are
projections based on past vehicle performance and charge/fuel level. The displayed ranges will change based on driving style, outside temperature and climate settings.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
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Instrument Cluster Display
The instrument cluster
features an LCD screen that can be configured in four different themes.
Classic – Displays basic information on speed, range and other operations.
Classic Enhanced – Displays basic information plus driving efficiency and power usage information.
Modern – Displays basic information on speed, range and other operations along with an efficiency ring that glows green to yellow based on driving efficiency.
Modern Enhanced – Displays basic information and the efficiency ring plus additional power usage information.
Cluster Display Zones
Press the left or right side of the 5-way control on the right side of the steering wheel to move between the different display zones.
Press the 5-way control up or down to scroll through the display menus.
Press SEL to select a highlighted item.
Cluster Configurations
1. Use the 5-way control to select the Configurations page in the left display zone on the cluster.
2. Press SEL (Select) to display the Configurations menu.
3. Scroll to highlight one of the cluster configurations; press SEL.
4. Press to exit the menu.
Cluster Tutorial
To view tutorials about the features of the instru-ment cluster, with the vehicle in Park, use the 5-way control to select Tutorials from the Settings menu.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.Configurable Cluster
Classic Enhanced theme shown
Modern Enhanced theme shown

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Efficiency
Driving Style
Your driving style plays a large role in the efficiency of the vehicle. Avoid rapid acceleration or deceleration to help maximize energy efficiency and range. Electric range is maximized at 50 mph and below; higher speeds use more energy and significantly reduce electric range.
Driver-Selected Operating Modes
Press the MODE button on the center console to scroll through a menu of operating modes when more performance is needed. After three seconds, the highlighted mode will become active.
Tour (Default) – Use in normal driving conditions for efficient operation; is active each time the vehicle is started.
Sport – Increases throttle response and adjusts
steering and suspension settings for a sportier driving experience.
Mountain – Use when planning to drive in mountainous terrain (long grades of 5% or higher); reserves battery power to maintain higher speeds on steep grades.
Hold – Use to preserve electric range for later use. Range-extending operation will engage.

Efficiency Gauge
Use the 5-way control to select an instrument
cluster theme that
displays the green ring or leaf indicator.
While driving, try to keep the ring green or the leaf in the center of the gauge. The ring will turn yellow or the leaf will move up or down during inefficient acceleration or aggressive braking, depending on the cluster theme.
Regen on Demand™
Regen on Demand temporarily regenerates energy from the vehicle’s momentum and stores it in the high voltage propulsion battery for later use.
To activate Regen on Demand, pull and hold either paddle on the back of the steering wheel without pressing the brake pedal or accelerator pedal.
While pulling either paddle, the vehicle will begin to decelerate using regenerative braking. Regen on Demand is deactivated once the paddles are released, or the brake pedal or accelerator pedal is pressed.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Drive Modes