2014 CADILLAC ELR fuel

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 \
will recognize the code automatically. 3
Online Videos

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
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

Low Ground Clearance
The low ground clear-ance of the ELR aids its aerodynamic efficiency. As a result, the flexible air deflector under the front fascia (bumper) may contact a parking block or curb if the vehicle is parked too closely. Use care when parking to avoid damage.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner Manual.
Electric Parking Brake
To apply the parking brake, pull the Parking Brake switch on the left side of the instrument panel.
To release the parking brake, with the ignition in the ON or Accessory position, press the brake pedal and press the
Parking Brake switch.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Pedestrian Safety Signal
The vehicle is equipped with an automatic sound generator and a manual alert. The automatic sound is generated at speeds below 20 mph to indicate the vehicle’s presence to pedestrians.
To activate the additional manual alert, with the vehicle in gear, pull the turn signal lever toward you. The high-beam headlamps will flash and a soft-note alert will sound.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
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Filling the Fuel Tank
1. With the vehicle OFF, press the Fuel Door button, located on the driver’s door, for one
second. The Wait to Refuel message will display on the instrument cluster.
2. When the Ready to Refuel message displays, the fuel door on the passenger’s side of the vehicle will unlock. It will not open automatically.
3. Press and release the rear edge of the fuel door; it will pop open slightly. Open the door to refuel the vehicle.
Fuel
Use premium fuel with an octane rating of 91 or higher.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.

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. All information contained herein is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to change without notice. Copyright 2013 by General Motors. All rights reserved.
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Should you need to ask a question, make a comment, or request additional information about your Cadillac ELR, contact your Cadillac Concierge.
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CUE SUPPORT
For information or assistance operating the CUE infotainment
system, call 1-885-4-CUE-NOW (1-855-428-3669).
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 1-800-224-1400 TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438
Roadside Assistance provides every Cadillac owner with the advantage of contacting a Cadillac advisor and, when appropri-ate, a Cadillac-trained dealer technician who can provide on-site
services, including towing service, battery jump-starting, lock-out service, fuel delivery and flat tire assistance. Services are
provided for up to 6 years/70,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Roadside Assistance and OnStar®: If you have a current OnStar subscription, press the OnStar button and the vehicle will send your current GPS location to an OnStar Advisor who will speak to you, assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance and relay your exact location so you will get the help you need.