2016 CADILLAC ELR battery

Cadillac ELR Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9087644) -
2016 - crc - 9/17/15
200 Driving and Operating
To turn TCS and StabiliTrak on
again, press and release
Y. The
traction off light
iand StabiliTrak
OFF light
gin the instrument cluster
turn off.
Adding accessories can affect the
vehicle's performance. See
Accessories and
Modifications 0236.
Driver Mode Control
Driver Mode Control attempts to add
a sportier feel, provide a more
comfortable ride, or assist in very
hilly or mountainous terrain. This
system simultaneously changes the
software calibration of various
sub-systems. Depending on the
option package, available features,
and mode selected, the suspension,
steering, and powertrain will change
calibrations to achieve the desired
mode characteristics. The vehicle is
equipped with Continuous Damping
Control (CDC). Selecting the various
Driver Modes adjusts the ride of the
vehicle to enhance the ride
performance for the road conditions
and the selected mode.Driver Mode Control Switch
The Driver Mode Control has four
modes: Tour, Sport, Mountain, and
Hold. Press
zon the MODE switch
on the center console to make a
mode selection. The first press of
the switch will always show the Tour
Mode. Subsequent presses will
scroll though the available modes.
Select a new setting whenever
driving conditions change. For
additional information on these
Modes, see Driver Selected
Operating Modes 0188.
Tour Mode
Use for normal city and highway
driving to provide a smooth, soft
ride. Each time the vehicle is
started, it will return to Tour Mode.
Sport Mode
Use where road conditions or
personal preference demand a more
controlled response.
When selected, the Sport Mode
indicator will display in the DIC.
The electric drive unit may remain in
gear longer than it would in the
normal driving mode based on
braking, throttle input, and vehicle
lateral acceleration. The steering
will change to provide more precise
control. The suspension will change
to provide better body control and
handling performance.
Sport mode also allows the engine
to start to provide additional
acceleration performance even if
battery is charged.
Mountain Mode
Use when driving in very hilly or
mountainous terrain.
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When selected, the Mountain Mode
indicator will display in the DIC.
This feature is intended to maintain
a reserve electrical charge of the
high voltage battery to provide
better grade climbing performance.
While driving in Mountain Mode, the
vehicle will have less responsive
acceleration.
Hold Mode
The Hold Mode is only available
when the vehicle is in the Electric
Mode. Use when wanting to change
to Extended Range Mode to
maintain the battery charge reserve.
SeeExtended Range Mode 0187.
When selected, the Hold Mode
indicator will display in the DIC.
This feature is intended to place the
remaining battery charge into a
reserve for the driver to use as
desired. Hold Mode will not change
normal vehicle acceleration or
braking performance.
Competitive Driving Mode
If equipped, the Competitive Driving
Mode is selected by pressing the
TCS/StabiliTrak
®buttonYon the
center console twice within
five seconds while in Sport Mode.
The StabiliTrak OFF light
gwill
come on in the instrument cluster
and a pop-up will appear in the DIC
indicating that Competitive Driving
Mode has been entered.
The Competitive Driving Mode
allows the driver to have control of
the power applied to the wheels,
while the StabiliTrak system helps
steer the vehicle by selective brake
application.
In the Competitive Driving Mode, the
levels at which StabiliTrak is
engaged have been modified to
better suit a performance driving
environment. When the StabiliTrak
OFF light
gis on, TCS will not be
operating. Driving should be
adjusted accordingly. Do not use
Competitive Driving Mode on slippery surfaces such as snow,
mud, ice, etc. See
Traction Control/
Electronic Stability Control 0198.
When the TCS/StabiliTrak button
Y
is pressed again, TCS will be turned
back on and the StabiliTrak OFF
light
gin the instrument cluster will
turn off.
Continuous Damping
Control (CDC)
The CDC feature provides superior
vehicle ride and handling under a
variety of passenger and loading
conditions.
The system is fully automatic and
uses a computer controller to
continuously monitor vehicle speed,
wheel to body position, lift/dive, and
steering position of the vehicle. The
controller then sends signals to
each shock absorber to
independently adjust the damping
level to provide the optimum
vehicle ride.
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Cadillac ELR Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9087644) -
2016 - crc - 9/17/15
222 Driving and Operating
Charging
Plug-In Charging
This section explains the process
for charging the vehicle's 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
0123.
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.
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 loadsupport 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 0229. Verify the
charge cord status. See the
charge cord user guide. See
Charge Cord 0227. Select the
appropriate charge level using
the Charge Limit Preference
screen. See “Charge Limit
Selection” under
Programmable Charging 0123.
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5. Plug in the vehicle plug of thecharge cord into the charge
port on the vehicle. Verify that
the charging status indicator
illuminates on top of the
instrument panel and a horn
chirp occurs. See Charging
Status Feedback 0223.
Charge Cord Theft Alert
This vehicle has a Charge Cord
Theft Alert. To enable this feature,
see "Charge Cord Theft Alert" in
Vehicle Personalization 0145. 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 ofthe 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.
Delayed Charging
Override
To temporarily override a delayed
charge event, unplug the charge
cord from the charge port and then
plug it back in within five seconds.
A single horn chirp will sound and
charging will begin immediately.
To cancel a temporary override,
unplug the charge cord, wait for
10 seconds, and then plug the
charge cord back in. A double horn
chirp will sound and charging will be
delayed.
See Programmable Charging 0123
for advanced charge scheduling
options.
Charging Status
Feedback
The vehicle has two ways of
monitoring the charging status of
the high voltage battery. The
Instrument Panel Charging Status
Indicator (CSI) is at the center of the
instrument panel near the
windshield. The indicator lights in
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224 Driving and Operating
the Outside Rearview Mirrors
(OSRVM) are also used to monitor
charging status.
Some local laws restricting the use
of colored lights on public roads
may apply to the OSRVM charging
status feedback. To turn the
OSRVM charge indicator off, see
“Charge Status Feedback”in
Vehicle Personalization 0145.
Instrument Panel Charging
Status Indicator (CSI)
When the vehicle is plugged in and
the vehicle power is off, the CSI
indicates the following: .
Solid Green –Vehicle is plugged
in. Battery is not fully charged.
Battery is charging.
. Long Flashing Green –Vehicle
is plugged in. Battery is not fully
charged. Battery charging is
delayed.
. Short Flashing Green –Vehicle
is plugged in. Battery is fully
charged.
. Solid Yellow –Vehicle is plugged
in. It is normal for the CSI to turn
yellow for a few seconds after
plugging in a compatible charge
cord. The solid yellow may be
extended depending on the
vehicle temperature or if there is
a total utility interruption via
OnStar. See Utility Interruption of
Charging 0228. This may also
indicate that the charging
system has detected a fault and
will not charge the battery. See
“Charge Cord Status Indicators”
in the charge cord user guide. The system may be thermally
conditioning the battery during any
of the states above, requiring
electrical energy to be transferred to
the vehicle.
If the vehicle is plugged in and
vehicle power is on, the CSI will be
on solid green. The same is true
during a remote start if the vehicle is
plugged in.
If the vehicle is plugged in and the
CSI is off, a total utility interruption
using OnStar or a charging fault has
been detected. See
Utility
Interruption of Charging 0228 or
“Charge Cord Status Indicators” in
the charge cord user guide.
This chart indicates vehicle
feedback when the charge cord is
plugged in.
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Outside Rearview Mirror
(OSRVM) Charging Status
Indicator
The outside rearview mirrors are
equipped with green indicator lights
used to indicate high voltage battery
system charging status. The
OSRVM CSI indicates:
.Solid green –Battery is charging
and is less than half complete.
. Fast flashing –Battery is
charging. Battery is more than
half complete. .
Slow flashing –Battery is
charging. Battery is nearly
complete.
. Off –Not charging.
Charge Cord
See Radio Frequency
Statement 0343.
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.
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Charging Station
Troubleshooting
If the vehicle does not charge after
being plugged in to a residential
240-volt charging station:1. Verify that the Charge mode is set to Immediate.
2. Verify that the charging station’s circuit breaker has not
been tripped.
3. Plug the portable charge cord into the wall outlet, verify that
the indicator light on the charge
cord is solid green, and
connect it to the vehicle. See
Charge Cord 0227.
4. If the vehicle charges with the portable charge cord, there
may be a problem with the
charging station. Try to charge
the vehicle with a different
240-volt charging station, such
as a public station. If both
attempts charge the vehicle,
contact the charging station
manufacturer.
Electrical Requirements
for Battery Charging
This vehicle is capable of being
charged with most standard vehicle
charging equipment complying with
one or more of the following:
.SAE J1772
. SAE J2847-2
. IEC 61851-1
. IEC 61851-22
. IEC 61851-23
. IEC 61851-24
. IEC 62196-1
. IEC 62196-2
. IEC 62196-3
. ISO 15118
. GB/T 18487.1
. GB/T 20234.1
. GB/T 20234.2
Charging equipment with a rating of
at least 240 volts/10 amps will
provide the fastest charging time
and best charging efficiency to
recharge the high voltage battery. 240 volt/40 amp circuits provide
flexibility for future vehicle charging
needs. Always follow the charging
equipment installation instructions.
Contact your dealer for more
information.
Caution
Do not use portable or stationary
backup generating equipment to
charge the vehicle. This may
cause damage to the vehicle's
charging system. Only charge the
vehicle from utility supplied
power.
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234 Driving and Operating
Conversions and
Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical
Equipment
{Warning
The Data Link Connector (DLC) is
used for vehicle service and
Emission Inspection/Maintenance
testing. SeeMalfunction Indicator
Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0113.
A device connected to the DLC —
such as an aftermarket fleet or
driver-behavior tracking device —
may interfere with vehicle
systems. This could affect vehicle
operation and cause a crash.
Such devices may also access
information stored in the vehicle’s
systems.
Caution
Some electrical equipment can
damage the vehicle or cause
components to not work and
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Always check
with your dealer before adding
electrical equipment.
Add-on equipment can drain the
vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the
vehicle is not operating.
When adding electrical equipment, it
should only be connected using the
accessory power outlets. The
maximum power that can be
supplied by one accessory power
outlet, or spread across all power
outlets, is 200 watts or 15 amps.
Exceeding 200 watts or 15 amps
may cause erratic vehicle operation.
See Power Outlets 0102.
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