2014 CADILLAC ELR battery

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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.
Remote Keyless Entry

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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.
Maximizing Range

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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

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Efficiency
Information Displays
Touch the Energy icon on the center stack touch screen and then touch the Flow, Charging, or Energy Info icons at the bottom of the screen to display the desired energy information.
Power Flow
The Power Flow screens indicate the current system operating condition, showing the power flow between the high voltage propulsion battery, electric drive unit and eng\
ine. Each component is highlighted when it is active.
Charging
The Charging screens show the Charge Level and Charge Mode status. The v\
ehicle has three programmable charge modes:
• Immediately upon plug-in
• Delayed based on departure time
• Delayed based on electric rates and departure time
Charge Complete times are estimates and most accurate at moderate temperatures. The Charge Level and Charge Mode can be changed by touching the green text. See Cha\
rging (page 16).
Energy Information
The Energy Info screens show the Energy Usage (Electric Mode and Extend\
ed-Range Mode) since the last time the vehicle was fully recharged and the Lifetime Fuel Economy of the vehicle.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
Information Displays

Battery
The ELR is powered by a lithium-ion high voltage battery pack, which holds its charge efficiently and has no memory effect (so it doesn’t have to be run down completely before recharging). Keep the vehicle plugged in, even when fully charged, to keep the battery temperature ready for the next drive.
Charging Time
The ELR can be programmed for three charging modes: Immediately upon plug-in; Delayed based on departure time; and Delayed (Electric Rate and Departure Time).
Using a 120-volt standard outlet will take approximately 12.5 hours to charge the ELR at the 12 amp setting, or 18 hours at the 8 amp default setting. Using a 240-volt charging station will take approximately 5 hours. Charge times will vary with outside temperature.
Touch the Energy icon on the touch screen and then touch the Charging icon to view the current Charge Level and Charge Mode status.
Touch the green Charge Level text to select a different charge level.
Touch the green Charge Mode text to select a different charge mode.
Charging Status
Charging Status Indicators are located on the instru-ment panel near the
windshield and in the side mirrors (if activated).
Charging Status Indicator (Instrument Panel)
• Solid green with single horn chirp – Vehicle is plugged in; battery is charging
• Slow (long pulse) flashing green with double horn chirp – Vehicle is plugged in; battery charging is delayed
• Fast (short pulse) flashing green – Vehicle is plugged in; battery is fully charged
• Solid yellow – Vehicle is plugged in; not charging
• No light – Vehicle is not plugged in OR there is an issue with the charger or outlet
• No light and repetitive horn chirps – Electricity was
interrupted before charging was completed
Charging Status Indicator (Side Mirrors)
• Solid green – Battery is charging; charging is less than half complete
• Fast flashing green – Charging is more than half complete
• Slow flashing green – Charging is nearly complete
• No light – Not charging
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
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Charging
Charging Basics

Charging equipment with a rating of at least 240 volt/ 20 amp will provide the
fastest charging time to recharge the high voltage propulsion battery.
Contact your dealer or an ELR Concierge
representative, or go to www.cadillaccharging.com, for more information about an available 240V home charging station.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
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End ChargingHome Charging Station
1. Unlock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter to disarm the charge cord theft alert.
2. Unplug the charge cord from the vehicle by
pressing the plug button and close the charge port door.
3. Unplug the charge cord from the electrical outlet.
4. Properly stow the charge cord in the trunk.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.

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Auxiliary Door ReleasesMobile Apps
The Keyless Access System enables operation of the doors without removing the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter from your pocket or purse by pressing the door handle touch pad at the rear edge of the door (from outside the vehicle), or pressing the door latch but-ton on the inside pull handle (from inside the vehicle).
If the vehicle’s 12-volt battery is weak or disconnected, the door handle touch pads and door latch buttons may not operate. The doors can be opened manually.
Open the Doors Manually from Outside
1. Remove the door key from the transmitter.
2. Insert it into the lock cylinder above the license plate and turn it to open the trunk.
3. Pull the Door release tab on the driver’s side of the trunk, below the package shelf, to unlatch the doors.
Open the Doors Manually from Inside
Pull the Door release handle on the floor next to each front seat.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
myCadillac
The myCadillac mobile app connects owners to a variety of vehicle informa-tion and services, such as a searchable Owner Manual, vehicle maintenance tips, Roadside Assistance and more.
Download the mobile app from your iPhone® or Android™ device’s app store.
OnStar RemoteLink
The OnStar RemoteLink mobile app takes connectivity a step further, enabling users to perform Remote Keyless Entry transmitter commands, including locking and unlocking the doors, as well as checking current bat-tery charge level and initiating charging of your ELR.
An active OnStar account is required. Download the mobile app from your iPhone® or Android™ device’s app store.
To learn more about OnStar services, press the OnStar button, refer to your Owner Manual, call 1-888-466-7827 or visit OnStar.com.