Owner's Manual

Cadillac ELR Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9087644) -
2016 - crc - 4/20/15
300 Vehicle Care
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Warning
WARNING: Battery posts,
terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Batteries also
contain other chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER
HANDLING. See California
Proposition 65 Warning 0 235.
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Warning
Batteries can hurt you. They can
be dangerous because:
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They contain acid that can
burn you.
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They contain gas that can
explode or ignite.
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They contain enough
electricity to burn you.
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Warning (Continued)
If you do not follow these steps
exactly, some or all of these
things can hurt you.
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Warning
Electric fans can start up even
when the engine is not running
and can cause injury. Keep
hands, clothing, and tools away
from any underhood electric fans.
Caution
Ignoring these steps could result
in costly damage to the vehicle
that would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Trying to start
the vehicle by pushing or pulling it
will not work, and it could damage
the vehicle.
Jump Starting the ELR
If the ELR will not start, the 12-volt
battery may be run down. To jump
start the ELR, jumper cables are
connected directly to the positive (+)
and negative (−) terminals on the
12-volt battery in the rear
cargo area.
1. Positive (+) Terminal
2. Negative (−) Terminal
1. The other vehicle used to jump
start the ELR must have a
12-volt battery with a negative
ground system.