2016 CADILLAC ELR engine

Cadillac ELR Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9087644) -
2016 - crc - 9/17/15
252 Vehicle Care
How to Add Coolant to the
Coolant Surge Tank
{Warning
You can be burned if you spill
coolant on hot engine parts.
Coolant contains ethylene glycol
and it will burn if the engine parts
are hot enough. Do not spill
coolant on a hot engine.
Caution
This vehicle has a specific
coolant fill procedure. Failure to
follow this procedure could cause
the engine to overheat and be
severely damaged.
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The electric fans under the hood
can start up even when the
engine is not running and can(Continued)
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cause injury. Keep hands,
clothing, and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.
{Warning
Steam and scalding liquids from a
hot cooling system can blow out
and burn you badly. They are
under pressure, and if you turn
the surge tank pressure
cap—even a little —they can
come out at high speed. Never
turn the cap when the cooling
system, including the surge tank
pressure cap, is hot. Wait for the
cooling system and surge tank
pressure cap to cool if you ever
have to turn the pressure cap.
If coolant is needed, add the proper
DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the
coolant surge tank.
The coolant surge tank pressure
cap can be removed when the
cooling system, including the surge
tank pressure cap and upper
radiator hose, is no longer hot. 1. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise. If a hiss is
heard, wait for that to stop.
A hiss means there is still
some pressure left.
2. Keep turning the cap and remove it.
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3. Fill the coolant surge tank withthe proper mixture to the cold
fill line.
4. Replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is
hand-tight and fully seated.
Caution
If the pressure cap is not tightly
installed, coolant loss and
possible engine damage may
occur. Be sure the cap is properly
and tightly secured.
Engine Overheating
The vehicle has an indicator to warn
of engine overheating.
If the decision is made not to lift the
hood when this warning appears,
get service help right away. See
Roadside Service 0336.
If the decision is made to lift the
hood, make sure the vehicle is
parked on a level surface.
Then check to see if the engine
cooling fans are running. If the
engine is overheating, the fans
should be running. If they are not,
do not continue to run the vehicle
and have the vehicle serviced.
Caution
Running the engine without
coolant may cause damage or a
fire. Vehicle damage would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Washer Fluid
What to Use
When adding windshield washer
fluid to the vehicle, be sure to read
the manufacturer's instructions
before use. If operating the vehicle
in an area where the temperature
may fall below freezing, use a fluid
that has sufficient protection against
freezing.
Adding Washer Fluid
Open the cap with the washer
symbol on it. Add washer fluid until
the tank is full. See Engine
Compartment Overview 0242 for
reservoir location.
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Caution
.Do not use washer fluid that
contains any type of water
repellent coating. This can
cause the wiper blades to
chatter or skip.
. Do not use engine coolant
(antifreeze) in the
windshield washer. It can
damage the windshield
washer system and paint.
. Do not mix water with
ready-to-use washer fluid.
Water can cause the
solution to freeze and
damage the washer fluid
tank and other parts of the
washer system.
. When using concentrated
washer fluid, follow the
manufacturer instructions for
adding water.
. Fill the washer fluid tank
only three-quarters full when
it is very cold. This allows
for fluid expansion if
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freezing occurs, which could
damage the tank if it is
completely full.
Brakes
Disc brake pads have built-in wear
indicators that make a high-pitched
warning sound when the brake pads
are worn and new pads are needed.
The sound can come and go or can
be heard all the time when the
vehicle is moving, except when
applying the brake pedal firmly.
{Warning
The brake wear warning sound
means that soon the brakes will
not work well. That could lead to
a crash. When the brake wear
warning sound is heard, have the
vehicle serviced.
Caution
Continuing to drive with worn-out
brake pads could result in costly
brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates
can cause a brake squeal when the
brakes are first applied or lightly
applied. This does not mean
something is wrong with the brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are
necessary to help prevent brake
pulsation. When tires are rotated,
inspect brake pads for wear and
evenly tighten wheel nuts in the
proper sequence to torque
specifications. See Capacities and
Specifications 0331.
Brake pads should be replaced as
complete sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal
does not return to normal height,
or if there is a rapid increase in
pedal travel. This could be a sign
that brake service may be required.
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Replacing Brake System Parts
Always replace brake system parts
with new, approved replacement
parts. If this is not done, the brakes
may not work properly. The braking
performance expected can change
in many other ways if the wrong
replacement brake parts are
installed or if parts are improperly
installed.
Brake Fluid
The brake master cylinder reservoir
is filled with GM approved DOT 3
brake fluid as indicated on the
reservoir cap. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview 0242 for
the location of the reservoir. Checking Brake Fluid
With the vehicle in P (Park) on a
level surface, the brake fluid level
should be between the minimum
and maximum marks on the brake
fluid reservoir.
There are only two reasons why the
brake fluid level in the reservoir may
go down:
.
Normal brake lining wear. When
new linings are installed, the
fluid level goes back up.
. A fluid leak in the brake
hydraulic system. Have the
brake hydraulic system fixed.
With a leak, the brakes will not
work well.
Always clean the brake fluid
reservoir cap and the area around
the cap before removing it.
Do not top off the brake fluid.
Adding fluid does not correct a leak.
If fluid is added when the linings are
worn, there will be too much fluid
when new brake linings are
installed. Add or remove fluid, as
necessary, only when work is done
on the brake hydraulic system.
{Warning
If too much brake fluid is added, it
can spill on the engine and burn,
if the engine is hot enough. You
or others could be burned, and
the vehicle could be damaged.
Add brake fluid only when work is
done on the brake hydraulic
system.
When the brake fluid falls to a low
level, the brake warning light comes
on. See Brake System Warning
Light 0114.
Brake fluid absorbs water over time
which degrades the effectiveness of
the brake fluid. Replace brake fluid
at the specified intervals to prevent
increased stopping distance. See
Maintenance Schedule 0318.
What to Add
Use only GM approved DOT 3
brake fluid from a clean, sealed
container. See Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants 0327.
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Engine Compartment
Fuse Block
To open the fuse block cover, press
the clips at the front and back and
rotate the cover up to the side.
Caution
Spilling liquid on any electrical
component on the vehicle may
damage it. Always keep the
covers on any electrical
component.
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
A fuse puller is in the engine
compartment fuse block.
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown. Mini
Fuses Amps Usage
1 15A Engine control module/
Switched
power
2 7.5A Emissions
3 –Empty
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Mini
Fuses Amps Usage
4 15A Ignition coils/ Injectors
5 10A Column lock
6a –Empty
6b –Empty
7 –Empty
8 –Empty
9 7.5A Heated mirrors
10 5A Air conditioning control module
11 7.5A Traction power control
12 –Empty
13 10A Cabin heater pump and
valve
14 –Power
sounder/
Intrusion
inclination Mini
Fuses Amps Usage
15 15A Traction power inverter
module and
transmission
control module/
Battery
17 5A Engine control module/Battery
22 10A Left high-beam headlamp
24 –Empty
25 –Empty
26 –Empty
31 5A Adaptive cruise control/Auto
headlamp
32 5A Run/Crank for vehicle
integration
module
33 10A Run/Crank for heated
steering wheel Mini
Fuses Amps Usage
34 10A Vehicle integration
control module/
Battery
35 –Empty
36 10A Power electronics
coolant pump
37 5A Cabin heater control module
38 10A Rechargeable energy storage
system (high
voltage
battery)
coolant pump
39 10A Rechargeable energy storage
system (high
voltage
battery) control
module
40 10A Front windshield
washer pump
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Mini
Fuses Amps Usage
41 10A Right high-beam
headlamp
46 –Empty
47 –Empty
49 –Empty
50 10A Run/Crank/ Rear vision
camera/
Accessory
power module/
Tire pressure
monitoring
module
51 7.5A Run/Crank for ABS/Aero
Shutter/VITM
52 5A Engine control module/
Transmission
control module/
Run/Crank Mini
Fuses Amps Usage
53 7.5A Traction power inverter
module/Run/
Crank
54 7.5A Run/Crank/ Fuel system
control module/
Air conditioning
control module/
On board
charger/
Instrument
cluster/
Automatic
occupant
sensing/Mirrors
J-Case Fuses Amps Usage
16 –Empty
18 30A Rear defogger/ Lower grid
19 30A Front power window
20 –Empty J-Case
Fuses Amps Usage
21 30A Antilock brake system
electronic
control unit
23 –Empty
27 –Empty
28 –Empty
29 30A Front wipers
30 60A Antilock brake system motor
42 30A Right engine cooling fan
43 30A Front wipers
44 40A Charger
45 –Empty
48 30A Left engine cooling fan 1
Mini Relays Usage 3 Powertrain
4 Heated mirrors/Rear defogger
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A fuse puller is in the engine
compartment fuse block.
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown.Fuses Amp Usage
F1 20A Power outlet/ Cigarette
lighter
F2 15A Infotainment (HMI/CD)
F3 10A Instrument cluster Fuses Amp Usage
F4 10A Infotainment display
F5 10A Heating/ Ventilation/Air
conditioning
F6 10A Airbag
F7 15A Left data link connector
F8 10A Column lock
F9 10A OnStar (if equipped)
F10 15A Body control module 1 Fuses Amp Usage
F11 15A Body control module 4
F12 –Empty
F13 –Empty
F14 –Empty
F15 20A Power outlet
F16 5A Wireless charger
F17 –Empty
F18 –Empty
Relays Usage R1 Retained accessory power relay
R2 Empty
R3 Empty
R4 Empty
Diodes Usage Diode Empty
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