Display Instructions: 2016 Cadillac ELR Dashboard Guide
The dashboard of the 2016 Cadillac ELR welcomes drivers with a sophisticated blend of contemporary technology and traditional elegance, perfectly capturing the spirit of Cadillac’s legendary workmanship. Your eyes are drawn to the large touchscreen display that is neatly incorporated into the streamlined dashboard design as you sink into the luxurious leather seats. The modern infotainment system of the ELR is easy to navigate through thanks to its intuitive controls, which provide access to a multitude of services such as entertainment, navigation, and vehicle settings. Analog gauges that flank the primary display are finely designed and reminiscent of traditional instrumentation with a modern twist. They preserve the vehicle’s elegant appearance while offering crucial information at a glance. The cabin is subtly lit by ambient lighting, which draws attention to the high-quality materials that cover every surface and add to the overall ambiance. With its seamless blend of innovation and classic luxury, the 2016 Cadillac ELR dashboard sets the setting for an unmatched driving experience, whether you’re taking a thrilling trip or just lounging around the cabin.
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Instrument Cluster
The instrument cluster displays a preview of information that includes electric range, charging, odometer, and battery status. This happens upon entry when the driver’s door is opened, and following the welcome animation, before starting the vehicle. The CHARGING OVERRIDE/ INTERRUPT OCCURRED message may display to indicate that a charging override or interruption has occurred due to one or more of the following events:
- Override of the charge settings by the owner using OnStar.
- Unintended interruption of AC power at the vehicle’s charge port.
- Interruption of charging by the utility company using OnStar as authorized by the vehicle owner.
Several screens will display depending on the current charging status
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Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster
There are four uplevel instrument cluster display configurations to choose from: Classic, Modern, Classic Enhanced, or Modern Enhanced.
Classic Enhanced
Modern Enhanced
Use the five-way control on the right side of the steering wheel to move between the different display zones and scroll through the different displays.
To change the cluster configuration:
- Press
- to access the cluster applications.
- Use
to scroll through the list until the Display Layout is highlighted. Then press SEL to select it. - Each layout in the menu is represented by a small preview image of the display layout. Scroll up or down and highlight the selection. Press SEL to select the desired cluster configuration.
- Exit the Display Layout menu by pressing
Cluster Menu
There is an interactive display area in the center of the instrument cluster
Use the right steering wheel control to open and scroll through the different items and displays.
Press to access the cluster applications. Use it to scroll through the list of applications.
- Info. This is where you can view the Driver Information Center (DIC) displays.
- Audio
- Phone
- Navigation
- Display Layout. See “Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster” earlier in this section.
- Settings
Audio
While the Audio application page is displayed, press to enter the Audio menu. In the Audio menu, search for music or change the audio source
Phone
While the Phone application page is displayed, press to enter the Phone menu. In the Phone menu, if there is no active phone call, view recent calls or scroll through contacts. If there is an active call, mute the phone or switch to handset operation.
Navigation
If there is no active route, a compass will be displayed. If there is an active route, press to end route guidance or turn the voice prompts on or off.
Settings
Press to enter the Settings menu.
Use to scroll through the items in the Settings menu
Units: Press SEL while Units is highlighted to enter the Unit menu. Choose US, Metric, or Imperial units by pressing SEL while the desired item is highlighted. A checkmark will be displayed next to the selected item.
Speed Warning: The Speed The warning display allows the driver to set a speed that they do not want to exceed. To set the Speed Warning, press SEL when the Speed Warning is displayed. Pressto adjust the value. Press SEL to set the speed. Once the speed is set, this feature can be turned off by pressing SEL while viewing this page. If the selected speed limit is exceeded, a pop-up warning is displayed with a chime.
Tutorial: Press SEL while Tutorial is highlighted to view the tutorials that explain some of the features of the instrument cluster. The tutorials are only available when the vehicle is in P (Park).
Open Source Software: Press SEL while Open Source Software is highlighted to display open-source software information.
Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle’s speed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph).
Odometer
The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles.
Trip Odometer
The trip odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven since the trip odometer was last reset. The trip odometer is accessed and reset through the Driver Information Center (DIC).
Battery Gauge (High Voltage)
This gauge shows the high voltage battery charge level.
The arrow next to the battery symbol points to the side of the vehicle the charge port is on.
Fuel Gauge
When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge indicates about how much fuel is left in the tank. There is an arrow near the fuel gauge pointing to the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. When the indicator is empty, the low fuel light comes on. There still is a little fuel left, but the vehicle should be refueled soon. Here are some things that owners ask about.
None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge:
- At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full.
- It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up the gauge indicated. For example, the gauge may have indicated that the tank was half full, but it took a little more or less than half the tank’s capacity to fill the tank.
- The gauge takes a few seconds to stabilize after the ignition is turned on, and goes back to empty when the ignition is turned off.
Driver Efficiency Gauge
This gauge appears on the left side of the display in the Classic
Enhanced configuration. This gauge is a guide to driving efficiently by keeping the leaf green and in the center of the gauge.
accel: If the leaf turns yellow and travels above the center of the gauge, acceleration is too aggressive to optimize efficiency.
brake: If the leaf turns yellow and travels below the center of the gauge, braking is too aggressive to optimize efficiency.
In Modern display configurations, the light ring in the center of the display acts as an efficiency gauge. It is green when driving efficiently and turning yellow when acceleration or braking is too aggressive
Power Indicator Gauge
Battery Power
Total Power
The power gauge is on the right side of the display in the Classic Enhanced configuration and on both the right and left sides in the Modern Enhanced configuration. The power gauge shows the power coming from the engine and/or battery. When the power indicator is green, battery power is being regenerated.
FAQs
Many cutting-edge amenities, such as a touchscreen infotainment system, navigation, climate control, and driver assistance systems, are standard on the 2016 Cadillac ELR.
Use the touchscreen or physical controls on the dashboard to customize the climate control settings, including the preferred temperature, fan speed, and airflow.
Usually, a fault with the engine or emissions system is indicated by the engine-shaped warning light.
Make sure your phone has Bluetooth enabled before attempting to pair it with the system. Next, open the infotainment system’s Bluetooth menu and pair your device by following the on-screen instructions.
Use a tyre pressure gauge to check the tyre pressure in each of the four tyres if the tyre pressure warning light illuminates. According to the owner’s manual, inflate or deflate the tyres to the specified pressure.
The moment you take your foot off the accelerator pedal, the regenerative braking system kicks in immediately. It increases efficiency by assisting with energy recovery during braking and deceleration.
A full charge of the 2016 Cadillac ELR is expected to get it about 37 miles of electric range, depending on usage and driving circumstances.
Pressing the “NAV” button on the infotainment system or choosing the navigation option from the touchscreen menu will allow you to access the navigation system.
As a plug in hybrid electric car (PHEV), the 2016 Cadillac ELR may be charged with electricity or fuelled with gasoline.
You may customize the position, angle, and lumbar support of the seats by using the power seat controls that are situated on the side of the seat.
Usually, this warning light signals a problem with the stability or traction control systems of the car. It’s best to drive carefully and have a trained technician check the system.
By going to the infotainment system’s settings menu and choosing the parking sensor option, you can activate or deactivate the parking sensors. To turn the sensors on or off, adhere to the on-screen instructions.
The vehicle needs maintenance, as indicated by the “Service Vehicle Soon” notification. To get the car inspected and maintained, make an appointment at a dealership or service facility authorized by Cadillac.
Normally, the lane departure warning system is turned on by default. If the feature isn’t enabled, you can turn it on and change its sensitivity by going to the infotainment system’s settings menu.
After an oil change, reset the oil change indicator by going to the infotainment system’s vehicle settings menu, choosing the maintenance option, and following the on-screen instructions.
Useful Links
View Full PDF: 2016 Cadillac ELR Owner’s Manual| Auto User Guide
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