2023 CADILLAC LYRIC Owners Manual

Cadillac Lyriq Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-15644413) -
2023 - CRC - 2/23/22
208 Driving and Operating
If the vehicle cannot be pulled
over, and must be shut off
while driving, press and hold
POWER
Ofor longer than
two seconds, or press twice in
five seconds.
Starting and Stopping
the Vehicle
Starting Procedure
Press the P (Park) button on
the shift lever, or move the
shift lever into N (Neutral). The
propulsion system will not
start in any other position.
Caution
Do not try to shift to P (Park)
if the vehicle is moving or
the electric drive unit could
be damaged. Shift to
P (Park) only when the
vehicle is stopped.
Caution
If you add electrical parts or
accessories, you could
change the way the vehicle
operates. Any resulting
damage would not be
covered by the vehicle
warranty.
The Remote Key must be in
the vehicle. Press the brake
pedal, then press and release
POWER
O.
If the Remote Key is not in the
vehicle or something is
interfering with the Remote
Key, a message displays in the
Driver Information
Center (DIC).
If the vehicle will not start due
to a low Remote Key battery,
the vehicle can still be driven.
See Remote Key Operation
0 8.
A vehicle ready light displays
in the lower right corner of the
instrument cluster when the
vehicle is ready to be driven.
The instrument cluster also
displays an active battery
gauge when the vehicle is
ready to be driven.
Restarting Procedure
If the vehicle must be
restarted while it is still
moving, move the shift lever to
N (Neutral) and press
POWER
Otwice without
pressing the brake pedal. The
propulsion system will not
restart in any other position.
A chime will sound if the driver
door is opened while the
vehicle is on. Always press
POWER
Oto turn the vehicle
off before exiting.

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Stopping Procedure
For information on how to turn
the vehicle off, see Power
Button0206.
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP)
When the vehicle is turned
from on to off, the following
features (if equipped) will
continue to function for up to
10 minutes, or until the driver
door is opened.
.Infotainment System
.Power Windows (during RAP
this functionality will be lost
when any door is opened)
.Sunroof (during RAP this
functionality will be lost
when any door is opened)
.Auxiliary Power Outlet
.Audio System
.OnStar System
Shifting Into Park
To shift into P (Park):
1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake.
See Electric Parking Brake
0217.
2. Press the P (Park) switch at the end of the shift lever.
See Electric Drive Unit 0211.
3. The P indicator on the shift lever will turn red when the
vehicle is in P (Park).
4. Turn the vehicle off.
If the vehicle is shifted into
P (Park) on a hill, the Electric
Parking Brake (EPB) may apply
automatically. The driver may
not be able to release the EPB
using the EPB switch. It should
automatically release when
the vehicle is shifted out of
P (Park).
Leaving the Vehicle with
the Propulsion System On
{Warning
It is dangerous to get out of
the vehicle if the vehicle is
not in P (Park) with the
parking brake set. The
vehicle can roll.
Do not leave the vehicle
when the propulsion system
is on. If you have left the
propulsion system on, the
vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be
injured. To be sure the
vehicle will not move, even
when you are on fairly level
ground, always set the
parking brake and press the
P (Park) button. See Shifting
Into Park 0209.
If the vehicle must be left with
the propulsion system on, be
sure that the vehicle is in
P (Park) with the parking brake
set, before leaving the vehicle.

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210 Driving and Operating
After pressing the P (Park)
button, hold down the regular
brake pedal. If you cannot see
the P (Park) indicator in the
instrument cluster, it means
that the vehicle has not
shifted to P (Park).
Shifting out of Park
This vehicle is equipped with
an electric drive unit. To shift
out of P (Park) the vehicle
must be on, the brake pedal
applied, and the charge cord
unplugged.
Parking the vehicle in extreme
cold for several days without
the charge cord connected
may cause the vehicle not to
start. Plug the vehicle in to
allow the high voltage battery
to be warmed sufficiently.
To shift out of P (Park):1. Apply the brake pedal.
2. Press POWER
Oto turn the
vehicle on. 3. Verify that the vehicle is
unplugged and the vehicle
ready light is on.
4. Move the shift lever to the desired position.
After releasing the shift lever,
it will return to the center
position.
The P indicator will turn white
and the gear indicator on the
shift lever will turn red when
the vehicle is no longer in
P (Park).
If the vehicle cannot shift from
P (Park), a Driver Information
Center (DIC) message may be
displayed. Check that the
vehicle is on, the vehicle ready
light is on, and the brake pedal
is applied when you are
attempting to shift out of
P (Park). If all of these are met
but the vehicle will not shift
out of P (Park), see your dealer
for service. If equipped, the Buckle to
Drive feature may prevent
shifting from P (Park). See
Buckle To Drive
051.
Extended Parking
It is best not to park with the
propulsion system on. If the
vehicle is left on, be sure it will
not move.
See Shifting Into Park 0209.
If the vehicle is left parked and
on with the remote key
outside the vehicle, it will
remain on for up to one hour.
If the vehicle is left parked and
on with the remote key inside
the vehicle, it will remain on for
up to two hours.
The timer will reset if the
vehicle is taken out of P (Park)
while it is on.
See Remote Key Operation 08
and Digital Key 020.

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Electric Drive Unit
The vehicle uses an electric
drive unit. The shift pattern is
displayed on the front of the
shift lever. The selected gear
position will illuminate red on
the shift lever, while all others
will be displayed in white. If the
shift is not immediate, as in
very cold conditions, the
indicator on the shift switch
may blink until it is fully
engaged.P :If the vehicle is on, the vehicle
can be shifted into P (Park).
If POWER
}is pressed twice
while at a relatively high
speed, the vehicle will turn off
and automatically shift to
N (Neutral). Once the vehicle is
stopped, P (Park) can be
selected.
{Warning
It is dangerous to get out of
the vehicle if the P (Park)
button is not pressed with
the parking brake set. The
vehicle can roll.
Do not leave the vehicle
when the propulsion system
is running. If you have left
the propulsion system
running, the vehicle can
move suddenly. You or
others could be injured. To
be sure the vehicle will not
move, even when you are on
fairly level ground, always
set the parking brake and
press the P (Park) button.
When the vehicle is stopped,
press POWER
}to turn off
the vehicle. The vehicle will
shift to P (Park) automatically
unless the vehicle is in
N (Neutral), see “Car Wash
Mode” later in this section.

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212 Driving and Operating
The vehicle will not shift into
P (Park) if it is moving too fast.
Stop the vehicle and shift into
P (Park).
To shift in and out of P (Park),
see Shifting Into Park0209
and Shifting out of Park 0210.
R : Use this gear to back up.
If the vehicle is shifted from
either R (Reverse) to D (Drive)
or D (Drive) to R (Reverse)
while the speed is too high,
the vehicle may shift to
N (Neutral). Reduce the vehicle
speed and try the shift again.
To shift into R (Reverse): 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. From the center position, move the shift lever
rearward toward you, and
then up. R is illuminated
in red.
3. After releasing the shift lever, it will return to the
center position. To shift out of R (Reverse):
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Shift to the desired gear.
3. After releasing the shift lever, it will return to the
center position.
At low vehicle speeds,
R (Reverse) can be used to
rock the vehicle back and forth
to get out of snow, ice, or sand
without damaging the electric
drive unit. See If the Vehicle Is
Stuck 0202.
N : In this position, the
propulsion system is inactive.
If the vehicle is moving and
turned off, restart the
propulsion system in
N (Neutral) only.
Caution
The vehicle is not designed
to stay in N (Neutral) for
extended periods of time.
It will automatically shift into
P (Park). To shift into N (Neutral):
1. Move the shift lever rearward toward the driver.
.If the vehicle is in P (Park),
apply the brake pedal
while moving the shift
lever rearward.
.The N indicator will
illuminate red.
2. After releasing the shift lever, it will return to the
center position.
To shift out of N (Neutral): 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Hold the brake pedal down
3. Shift into the desired gear.
If the brake pedal is not
applied, the vehicle may
remain in N (Neutral).
Car Wash Mode
This vehicle includes a Car
Wash Mode that allows the
vehicle to remain in N (Neutral)
for use in automatic car
washes.

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Car Wash Mode is not to be
used for vehicle towing. If the
vehicle needs to be towed, see
Transporting a Disabled
Vehicle0359.
Caution
The vehicle is not designed
to stay in N (Neutral) for
extended periods of time.
It will automatically shift into
P (Park).
Car Wash Mode (Vehicle
On) - Driver In Vehicle
To place the vehicle in
N (Neutral) with the vehicle on
and occupied: 1. Drive to the entrance of the car wash.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Shift to N (Neutral).
4. Release the brake pedal. The vehicle is now ready for
the car wash. Car Wash Mode (Vehicle
On) - Driver Out of Vehicle
To place the vehicle in
N (Neutral) with the vehicle on
and unoccupied:
1. Drive to the entrance of the car wash.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Open the door.
4. Shift to N (Neutral), then release the brake pedal.
5. The indicator should continue to show N. If it
does not, repeat Steps 2–4.
6. Exit the vehicle and close the door. The vehicle is now
ready for the car wash.
7. The vehicle may automatically shift into
P (Park) upon reentry.
D : This position is for normal
driving. If more power is
needed for passing, press the
accelerator pedal down. To shift into D (Drive):
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. From the center position, move the shift lever
rearward toward you and
then down..If the vehicle is in P (Park),
press the brake pedal
while moving the shift
lever.
.D will illuminate red.
3. After releasing the shift lever, it will return to the
center position.
To shift out of D (Drive): 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Shift to the desired gear.

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Caution
Spinning the tires
excessively may damage the
electric drive unit. The repair
will not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. If you are
stuck, do not spin the tires.
When stopping on a steep hill,
use the brakes to hold the
vehicle in place.
When shifting to P (Park) on a
hill, use the brakes to hold the
vehicle then shift to P (Park).
One-Pedal Driving
One-Pedal Driving allows the
use of the accelerator pedal to
control the deceleration of the
vehicle to a complete stop.
Completely releasing the
accelerator pedal will result in
aggressive deceleration. Partially lifting off the
accelerator pedal allows the
deceleration of the vehicle to
be adjusted as desired.
Use the brake pedal if
emergency braking is required.
To view and configure
One-Pedal Driving, from the
infotainment display home
screen, Select Virtual Controls
> Drive & Park > One-Pedal
Driving.
Select Off to disable
One-Pedal Driving for
traditional two-pedal driving,
similar to a gasoline vehicle.
Select On to enable one-pedal
driving where a moderate level
of braking is applied when the
accelerator pedal is released
while driving.
Select High to enable
one-pedal driving where a
strong level of braking is
applied when the accelerator
pedal is released while driving.
When enabled, One-Pedal
Driving applies in R (Reverse),
D (Drive). This feature remains
enabled until manually disabled
by the driver. Press the
accelerator pedal to the
desired speed. The brake
lamps will come on during
substantial deceleration and
when the vehicle is stopped.
If One-Pedal Driving is turned
off while stopped, the vehicle
will stay stopped. Press the
brake pedal or accelerator
pedal to return to two-pedal
driving.

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For faster access, One-Pedal
Driving can be toggled on the
Driver Mode screen. From the
infotainment display home
screen, select Drive Mode to
open the Drive Mode screen.
Touch
lto toggle One-Pedal
Driving on or off. When turned
on, One-Pedal Driving returns
to the previously selected
level. To change the level,
press the Settings link in the
pop-up box to go to the full
One-Pedal Driving selection.
When possible, One-Pedal
Driving uses regenerative
braking to slow the vehicle for
energy efficiency. Friction
brakes may be used in some
cases when regenerative
braking is reduced. Friction
brakes will be used to hold the
vehicle after coming to a stop,
and a noise may be noticed
when the brakes apply. When driving on slippery
roads, it is recommended to
turn off One-Pedal Driving.
See Winter Driving
0201.
While using One-Pedal Driving,
the Electric Parking Brake may
apply in some circumstances.
This can occur when:
.The driver exits the vehicle.
.The vehicle has remained
stationary for five minutes.
To resume driving, press the
accelerator pedal, and the
Electric Parking Brake will
automatically disengage.
Drive Systems
All-Wheel Drive
This vehicle may be equipped
with advanced electric
All-Wheel Drive (eAWD). The
eAWD system delivers power to all four wheels, and the
system adjusts automatically
to the driving conditions. The
eAWD system continuously
varies the drive power to the
front and rear wheels to
maximize driving efficiency and
improve driving dynamics.
Your vehicle has exceptional
driving capability, but care
must always be taken to
adjust driving style to the
traffic and road conditions.
The vehicle eAWD settings
may be customized for the
driver mode selected. See
Driver Mode Control
0223 for
more information.