Cadillac 2014 ELR Owner's Manual

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Black plate (23,1)Cadillac ELR Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-6081525) -2014 - crc - 10/8/13Vehicle Care 10-23Caution (Continued)example, just a few drops ofmineral-based oil, such asengine oil, in the brakehydraulic system can damagebrake hydraulic system partsso badly that they will have tobe replaced. Do not letsomeone put in the wrongkind of fluid.. If brake fluid is spilled on thevehicle's painted surfaces,the paint finish can bedamaged. Be careful not tospill brake fluid on thevehicle. If you do, wash it offimmediately.BatteryThis vehicle has a high voltagebattery and a standard 12-voltbattery.High Voltage BatteryIf the vehicle is in a crash, thesensing system may shut down thehigh voltage system. When thisoccurs, the high voltage battery isdisconnected and the vehicle willnot start. The SERVICE VEHICLESOON message in the DriverInformation Center (DIC) will bedisplayed. Before the vehicle can beoperated again, it must be servicedat your dealer.See “If a Crash Occurs” underCollision Damage Repair onpage 13-9 and High Voltage SafetyInformation on page 1-19. If anairbag has inflated, see What WillYou See after an Airbag Inflates? onpage 3-24.Only a trained service technicianwith the proper knowledge and toolsshould inspect, test, or replace thehigh voltage battery. See yourdealer if the high voltage batteryneeds service. The dealer hasinformation on how to recycle thehigh voltage battery. There is alsoinformation available athttp://www.recyclemybattery.com.Keep the vehicle plugged in, evenwhen fully charged, to keep the highvoltage battery temperature readyfor the next drive. This is importantwhen outside temperatures areextremely hot or cold.A vehicle cover, which can reducesun loading on the vehicle andimprove high voltage battery life, isavailable from your dealer.12-Volt BatteryThe 12-volt battery is in the trunk,under the center compartmentcover. Refer to the replacementnumber shown on the originalbattery label when a new 12-voltbattery is needed. The vehicle hasan Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM)12-volt battery. Installation of astandard 12-volt battery will result inreduced 12-volt battery life.