2023 CADILLAC LYRIC Charging port

Cadillac Lyriq Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-15644413) -
2023 - CRC - 2/23/22
114 Instruments and Controls
If, after several seconds, both
status indicator lights remain
on, or if there are no lights at
all, or if the airbag readiness
light is on, there may be a
problem with the lights or the
passenger sensing system.
See your dealer for service
right away.
{Warning
If the airbag readiness light
ever comes on and stays on,
it means that something may
be wrong with the airbag
system. To help avoid injury
to yourself or others, have
the vehicle serviced right
away. See Airbag Readiness
Light0112 for more
information, including
important safety
information.
Charging System
Light (12-Volt Battery)
The charging system light
comes on briefly when the
vehicle is started, as a check
to show the light is working.
If the light stays on, or comes
on while driving, there could
be a problem with the
electrical charging system.
Have it checked by your
dealer. Driving while this light
is on could drain the 12-volt
battery.
If a short distance must be
driven with the light on, be
sure to turn off all
accessories, such as the radio.
Find a safe place to stop the
vehicle.
Low State of Charge
Light
This light comes on when the
vehicle state of charge is low.
Proceed to a charging station
to charge the vehicle.
Charge Cord
Connected Light
This light comes on when a
charge cord is connected to
the vehicle.

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This light comes on when a
door is open or not securely
latched. Before driving, check
that all doors are properly
closed.
Information
Displays
Charging
Important Information about
Electric Vehicle Charging
.Charging an electric vehicle
can stress a building’s
electrical system more than
a typical household
appliance.
.Charge cord limits can vary
from vehicle to vehicle, and
increased charging rates can
stress a building’s electrical
system.
.Before plugging into any
electrical outlet, have a
qualified electrician inspect
and verify the electrical
system (electrical outlet,
wiring, junctions, andprotection devices) for
heavy-duty service at a
12 amp continuous load.
.Electrical outlets may wear
out with normal usage or
may 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
weatherproof while in use.
.Mount the charging cord to
reduce strain on the
electrical outlet/plug.
.Do not place the charge cord
in a position where it is
expected to be submerged
in water.
{Danger
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.
.Do not use extension
cords, multi-outlet power
strips, splitters, grounding
adaptors, surge
protectors, or similar
devices.
.Do not use an electrical
outlet that is worn or
damaged, or will not hold
the plug firmly in place.
.Do not use an electrical
outlet that is not properly
grounded.
.Do not use an electrical
outlet that is on a circuit
with other electrical loads.

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{Warning
Do not charge your vehicle’s
battery above an 80%
charge if you are going to
drive down long, steep
grades such as mountain
passes. This provides room
in the battery for
regenerative braking to
supplement your
conventional brakes during
the descent. This is
especially important when
towing a trailer, which puts
additional stress on your
vehicle’s braking system.
See Hill and Mountain Roads
0200 for important
information about driving on
grades.
The default charge level is
100% when plugged in. To set
a different charge level, drag
the circular marker on the
Target Charge Level Gauge to
the preferred value. To lower
the desired Charge Level, drag the Charge Level marker
counterclockwise, and to
increase it drag the marker
clockwise. The Charge Level
can also be changed by
tapping
«andªinside the
gauge on the screen. The
multifunction controller (MCF)
on the center console can also
be used to set the Charge
Level by rotating clockwise or
counterclockwise when the
Target Charge Level Gauge is
highlighted. The Range
estimate updates once the
desired Charge Level is set.
To optimize battery health, the
minimum allowable Charge
Level is determined by the
vehicle. Charge Later
Instead of charging
immediately to a desired
Charge Level, you may choose
to delay the charge to the
vehicle and have it complete
by your desired departure
time. This may be a more
economical choice and a more
efficient use of energy when
charging at home. To use this
mode, touch the Charge Later
tab from the Charging screen.
With Charge Later selected,
the Charging screen displays:
.Text explaining that your
vehicle will delay the planned
charge to be ready by the
time specified.

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Charge Assist
To find a charge station with
the infotainment display,
touch
D.
The choices available for
Charge Assist include Nearby
Stations, Favorite Stations,
Saved Routes, or Charge
Accounts. Additionally you can
filter the list of shown charge
stations by touching the icon
above the list. Station Details
This screen displays nearby
stations. When a charge
station is selected, details of
the selected charge station
displays on the screen.
With Station Info selected, the
screen displays:
.Name of the charge station.
.Number of ports available.
.Estimated
charge percentage
remaining upon arrival.
.Charge station address.
.Favorites button.
.Navigation button.
The Connector screen
displays the connector types
and availability. From here you
can select a connector to see
pricing details and charging
speed illustrated in the image
above. You can start a
charging session by clicking on
the Start Charging button.
Station Photos screen will
show you photos of the
selected charge station.
Favorite Chargers
The Favorite Stations is
almost identical to the Nearby
Stations page but it displays a
list of stations that you have
selected as a favorite. You can
favorite stations from the
Station Details page.

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Saved Routes
This screen allows you to
access routes planned and
saved on the myCadillac app.
To select a route, touch the
navigation icon to start route
guidance.
Charge Accounts
This screen allows you to
manage your charge provider
accounts in the myCadillac
app. This allows you to easily
start charging without having
to manage payment on-site.
You can also choose to be
notified when you are
approaching supported
stations.
Schedule
TouchEto view the Schedule
feature that allows a custom
charging plan to be set for
each day of the week. When
the vehicle is plugged in at the
Home Charge Location, the
Schedule feature will
automatically charge to the
desired Charge Level and pre-condition the cabin by the
time set in the Schedule. This
feature acts as a more
customizable Charge Later
setting than the one on the
Next Charge screen.
Creating a Schedule
To create a schedule, touch
the Create Schedule card on
the left. If there is no Home
Charge Location set, you will
be prompted to create one.
The Charging Schedule dialog
displays:
.Toggles for each day of
the week.
.Charge to: A value selector
for setting the desired
Charge Level.
.Complete By: A time selector
for setting the time the
vehicle will reach the desired
Charge Level.
.Cabin Pre-Conditioning:
Allows the vehicle to heat or
cool the cabin to the desired
temperature by using energy
from the charger.
.Anzallowing you to close
the Charging Schedule
dialog.
.Save & Close button: Applies
any changes made and exits
the dialog.
Days can be assigned to the
schedule. Days of the week
are represented by their first
letter in circular toggles.
Touching each toggle

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Favorites
Audio favorites are displayed
on the left side of the active
audio source page.
Favorites are stored by
touching Hold to Set at the
left side of the active audio
source page.
User Settings
From the SiriusXM source
main page, touch
zto display
the following:
.Tune Start
.Location Services
.Help and Support
Tune Start
Select on or of to have songs
play from the start when
tuning.
Location Services
Select on or of to allow
SiriusXM to see your location.
Help and Support
Select to show the SiriusXM
help website.
Radio Reception
Unplug electronic devices
from the accessory power
outlets if there is interference
or static in the radio.
FM
FM signals only reach about 16
to 65 km (10 to 40 mi).
Although the radio has a
built-in electronic circuit that
automatically works to reduce
interference, some static can
occur, especially around tall
buildings or hills, causing the
sound to fade in and out.
AM
The range for most AM
stations is greater than for
FM, especially at night. The
longer range can cause station
frequencies to interfere with
each other. Static can also
occur when things like storms
and power lines interfere with
radio reception. When this
happens, try reducing the
treble on the radio.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Service
If equipped, SiriusXM Satellite
Radio Service provides digital
radio reception. Tall buildings
or hills can interfere with
satellite radio signals, causing
the sound to fade in and out.
In addition, traveling or
standing under heavy foliage,
bridges, garages, or tunnels
may cause loss of the
SiriusXM signal for a period of
time. Some cellular services
may interfere with SXM
reception causing loss of
signal.
Mobile Device Usage
Mobile device usage, such as
making or receiving calls,
charging, or just having the
mobile device on may cause
static interference in the radio.
Unplug the mobile device or
turn it off if this happens.

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Allow the vehicle to warm up
for 20 minutes before driving.
Vehicle Charging/
Maintenance
Charging
Keep the vehicle plugged in,
even when fully charged, to
keep the battery temperature
ready for the next drive. This
is important when outside
temperatures are extremely
hot or cold.
If possible, use a level 2
(240 volt) high power charge
station for best results. This
allows the interior of the
vehicle and high voltage
battery to warm to optimal
temperature.
Maintenance
Always keep the tires properly
inflated and the vehicle
properly aligned.
The weight of excess cargo in
the vehicle affects efficiency
and range. Avoid carrying
more than is needed.Avoid unnecessary use of
electrical accessories. Power
used for functions other than
propelling the vehicle will
reduce the available range.
Using a rooftop carrier will
reduce efficiency due to
additional weight and drag.
Distracted Driving
Distraction comes in many
forms and can take your focus
from the task of driving.
Exercise good judgment and
do not let other activities
divert your attention away
from the road. Many local
governments have enacted
laws regarding driver
distraction. Become familiar
with the local laws in
your area.
To avoid distracted driving,
keep your eyes on the road,
keep your hands on the
steering wheel, and focus your
attention on driving.
.Do not use a mobile phone in
demanding driving situations.
Use a hands-free method to
place or receive necessary
phone calls.
.Watch the road. Do not read,
take notes, or look up
information on mobile
phones or other electronic
devices.
.Designate a front seat
passenger to handle
potential distractions.
.Become familiar with vehicle
features before driving, such
as programming favorite
radio stations and adjusting
climate control and seat
settings. Program all trip
information into any
navigation device prior to
driving.
.Wait until the vehicle is
parked to retrieve items that
have fallen to the floor.
.Stop or park the vehicle to
tend to children.
.Keep pets in an appropriate
carrier or restraint.

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200 Driving and Operating
.Turn off cruise control.
Hill and Mountain
Roads
{Warning
Do not charge your vehicle’s
battery above an 80%
charge if you are going to
drive down long, steep
grades such as mountain
passes. This provides room
in the battery for
regenerative braking to
supplement your
conventional brakes during
the descent. This is
especially important when
towing a trailer, which puts
additional stress on your
vehicle’s braking system.
If the battery becomes full,
regenerative braking will be
limited or unavailable. The
brakes will have to do all the
work of slowing down the
vehicle and could become(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
too hot. Hot brakes may not
be able to slow the vehicle
enough to maintain speed
and control. To help avoid
the risk of a crash, limit the
battery’s charge and, if you
experience brake fade or
receive a brake warning,
stop the vehicle and allow
the brakes to cool.
See“Charge Now” under
Charging 0123 for
information on setting
charge limits.
Driving on steep hills or
through mountains is different
than driving on flat or rolling
terrain. Be sure to:
.Use regenerative braking to
help slow the vehicle or
maintain speed by keeping
the vehicle in gear and
limiting the initial battery
charge to 80% or less.
.When braking is necessary,
use frequent, light taps of
the brake pedal. This
maximizes regenerative
braking and minimizes the
load on the vehicle brake
system.
.Keep the vehicle serviced
and in good shape.
.Check all fluid levels, brakes,
tires and cooling system.
.Drive at speeds that keep
the vehicle in its own lane.
Do not swing wide or cross
the center line.
.Be alert on top of hills;
something could be in your
lane (e.g., stalled car, crash).
.Pay attention to special road
signs (e.g., falling rocks area,
winding roads, long grades,
passing or no-passing zones)
and take appropriate action.