2017
CT6 PLUG-IN
Convenience &
Personalization Guide
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Review this guide for an overview of some important features in your Cadillac CT6 PLUG-IN. More information can be found in your CT6
Convenience & Personalization Guide and CT6 Owner’s Manual.
INSTRUMENT PANEL PLUG-IN FEATURES
Fuel Door
Release
Button
Temporary
Regen on
Demand Tap
Down Control
Instrument
Cluster/Driver
Information
Center
Temporary
Regen on
Demand Tap
Up Control
2
Power
Button
Energy
Screens
Shift Lever/
Permanent Regen
on Demand
Driver
Mode
Control
POWER BUTTON
The CT6 PLUG-IN features an electronic pushbutton start. The
POWER button is located to the right of the steering wheel. The
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter must be in the vehicle to
start the ignition.
STARTING THE VEHICLE/ON
With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and
then press the POWER button. A power ON audio cue will
sound.
Note: The vehicle may start silently (electric only operation) or the engine
may start, depending on the charge of the high voltage battery.
CONDITIONS FOR THE ENGINE STARTING
When the vehicle power is ON, the engine may start, when
­necessary for operating conditions, to provide power or to charge
the high voltage battery. Conditions that may cause the engine to
start include:
• High voltage battery charge is low
• Aggressive driving that demands additional power or
­acceleration
• Cold ambient temperatures (less than 32°F/0°C)
• High voltage battery temperature is hot or cold
• Vehicle speed over 78 mph while driving under electric
power only
• Engine or Fuel Maintenance Modes (occur only if the engine
has had very limited operation over a long period)
READY TO DRIVE
When the vehicle is ready to
be driven, the READY READY
light will display on the
instrument cluster.
Note: The vehicle will not shift
out of Park and a Charge Cord
Connected message will display
if the vehicle is plugged in.
SHUTTING DOWN THE
VEHICLE/OFF
Shift to Park and then press the POWER button. A power OFF
audio cue will sound.
Note: The air conditioning compressor, pumps and fans may run at any time,
even when the vehicle is OFF, to cool or warm the high voltage b
­ attery.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
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PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEM
The Total Power Gauge
shows the current source
of power. The high voltage battery will store
enough energy to provide
some Hybrid/EV driving
or supplemental power.
Full EV driving can only
resume if the vehicle is
plugged in to charge.
The CT6 PLUG-IN provides the power and torque response you
demand, based on accelerator pedal input, by efficiently combining
the propulsion power of the high voltage battery and high-output
2.0L turbocharged engine, and sending it to the drive wheels
through the electric variable transmission.
MAXIMUM EV OPERATION
The system works automatically in real time
to provide the most
efficient use of both propulsion power sources.
When fully charged, the
high voltage battery is
the dominant propulsion power source and
the engine will turn on
occasionally to provide
supplemental power. The Electric Vehicle (EV) Operation Gauge
indicates when the engine will ­turn on.
The vehicle will operate in EV mode under light or moderate driving
conditions for approximately 30 miles and up to speeds of 78 mph.
Under aggressive acceleration, the engine will turn on to assist the
high voltage battery. The engine will turn off and EV operation will
resume once the vehicle is driven under light or moderate driving
conditions again.
POWER GAUGE
The Power Gauge shows the vehicle’s ­current total power consumption from both the engine and high voltage battery. The gauge also
indicates when energy is being recaptured ­during regenerative
braking and coasting.
• The yellow area
­indicates high
power usage.
• The white area
­indicates power is
being provided by the
engine and/or high
voltage ­battery.
• The green area indicates power is being
regenerated.
HYBRID/EV OPERATION
When the high voltage battery is depleted, the engine is the
­dominant propulsion power source and the high voltage battery
will provide only supplemental propulsion power.
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PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEM
RECONFIGURABLE INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER
HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY GAUGE
The Battery Gauge shows
the high voltage battery
state of charge.
When the gauge reads
empty, the vehicle should
be plugged in to charge
the high voltage battery
and to allow maximum
EV operation again.
The instrument cluster
can be configured in a
Balanced or Enhanced
display layout. Use the
controls on the right
side of the steering
wheel to move between
the display zones and
to scroll through the
different displays in
each layout.
HYBRID SOUNDS
With its electric propulsion capability and the absence of
­traditional engine noises, the CT6 PLUG-IN may produce some
unique sounds and vibrations that you may find unfamiliar. These
hybrid sounds and vibrations are part of the normal operation of
the vehicle.
• The pedestrian alert noise generator feature emits a “static/
hissing” sound from the front of the vehicle to help warn
­pedestrians that an electric propulsion vehicle is present.
• The engine may start or stop while the vehicle is stationary or
moving based on the driver's power demand or hybrid system
automatic controls. An engine “revving” noise and a slight vibration may result.
• Climate controls may run pumps, fans and ­electronic parts that
may produce an audible sound or slight vibration.
• The transmission motor may produce a futuristic “whine” sound
during acceleration, coasting or braking.
• During plug-in charging, cooling fans and pumps may automatically turn on/off underhood and at the rear of the vehicle.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
Balanced Layout
CHANGE DISPLAY
LAYOUT
1. View the Options
page in one of the
display zones on the
cluster.
Enhanced Layout
2.Press SEL to enter
the Options menu.
3. Scroll to highlight Display Layout; press SEL.
4. Each layout in the menu is represented by a small preview
image of the display layout. Scroll to highlight the desired
­layout; press SEL.
5. Press the to exit the menu.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
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REGEN ON DEMAND
Regenerative braking takes some of the energy from the slowing
vehicle and turns it back into electrical energy, which is then stored
in the high voltage battery. Regenerative braking occurs while the
vehicle is coasting and during most braking events.
Regen on Demand allows you to increase the deceleration provided
by regenerative braking by using the tap shift controls on the back
of the steering wheel. It can be used during sporty driving and when
descending hills to slow the vehicle. It also enables one-footed driving using the accelerator pedal and the selected deceleration level.
TEMPORARY REGEN ON DEMAND
With the shift lever in Drive (D), tap either control on the back
of the steering wheel to activate Temporary Regen on Demand.
Press and hold the right control for 2 seconds to deactivate
Temporary Regen on Demand.
Temporary Regen on
Demand is automatically deactivated after
the accelerator pedal is
applied for 15 seconds.
Note: The brake pedal must be used at low speeds. Regen on Demand will
not stop the vehicle.
PERMANENT REGEN
ON DEMAND
There are 4 coast
­deceleration levels
(M1, M2, M3, M4). M1 provides the most deceleration and M4 the
least amount. M4 and Drive (D) generate the same coast deceleration levels.
1. Move the shift lever from Drive (D) to Manual Mode (M).
2. Tap the left control on the back of the steering wheel to
select more deceleration. Tap the right control to select less
­deceleration.
3. Move the shift lever to Drive (D) to exit.
PROPULSION CREEP SPEED
Use Regen on Demand to also change the coasting and creep speed
of the vehicle when the accelerator pedal or brake pedal is not
applied in stop-and-go traffic. Select a deceleration level from M4
(fastest) to M1 (slowest) to adjust the creep speed.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
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DRIVER SELECTABLE MODES
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
The available driver-selectable operating modes tailor the performance of the vehicle to your preferences.
Adaptive Cruise Control allows you to select the cruise control
set speed and following gap (the time between your vehicle and a
detected vehicle).
To set the cruise control set speed and following gap, use the
controls on the left side of the steering wheel.
To switch between Adaptive Cruise Control and regular cruise
control, press and hold the
Cancel button.
When Adaptive Cruise Control is active, a green
indicator
illuminates on the instrument cluster and the following gap is
displayed. When the regular cruise control is active, a green
indicator illuminates on the instrument cluster; the following gap
is not displayed.
DRIVER MODES
Press the MODE
button on the
­center console to
scroll through the
three modes
­displayed on the
instrument cluster.
After 3 ­seconds, the
highlighted mode
will become active.
Note: When the vehicle is turned on, the cruise control will be set to the
last mode used before the vehicle was turned off. When using either mode,
always be prepared to apply the brakes.
Tour (Default mode at each ignition cycle)
Provides a balance of ride comfort, performance and fuel economy
for everyday driving.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
Sport
Delivers a more engaging driving experience
with more aggressive
acceleration and steering responses.
HEAD-UP DISPLAY
The Head-Up Display (HUD) projects some operating information
onto the windshield.
Use the HUD controls, located on the left side of the instrument
panel, to adjust the position and the brightness of the image
and to select from four display views.
To adjust the angle of the HUD image to compensate for windshield variations, use the Driver Information Center controls on
the right side of the steering wheel to view the Options menu
on the instrument cluster and select HUD Rotation.
Hold
Saves EV operation for
later use. The charge of
the high voltage battery remains constant.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
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INFORMATION DISPLAYS
Several information displays are available on the infotainment system that provide an overview of hybrid operation.
Touch the Energy icon on the infotainment home screen and
then touch the Flow, Charging, or Info icon.
INFO
The Energy Usage
screen shows all
energy use (electric
and gasoline) since
the last time the high
­voltage battery was
fully charged.
POWER FLOW
The Power Flow screen
indicates the current
system operating conditions, showing the
power flow between
the high voltage
battery and engine
through the transmission. The active components are highlighted.
The Energy Details
screen displays how
the energy was used
since the last time the
high voltage battery
was fully charged.
CHARGING
The Charging screens
show the Charge Limit
and Charge Mode
status.
The Charge Limit sets
the vehicle’s charge
limit to the capability of the charging
location. The Charge Limit settings are Maximum (12 amps) and
Reduced (8 amps).
The 3 programmable charge modes are: Immediately, Delay Charge
Based on Departure Time, and Delay (Electric Rate and Departure
Time).
The Consumption
History screen features
a graph of the average
fuel economy over the
last 50 miles.
Touch Reset to clear
the data.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
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CLIMATE CONTROLS
REFUELING
The climate control
settings affect the efficiency of the vehicle.
Optimal efficiency
is achieved with the
heater, air conditioning
and fan turned off.
AUTO – Press to have
the climate controls
operate automatically based on the
set ­temperature. The
electric heater and air
conditioning run as
needed.
Heat & A/C – Press to
turn the electric heater and air conditioning on or off.
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats – Use the seat controls,
­located on either side of the climate controls, to activate and adjust
the settings. Press
to heat the seatback. Press
to heat the
seat cushion and seatback. Press
to ventilate the seat.
Auto Heated and Ventilated Front Seats – When the vehicle
is on, the auto heated or ventilated seats will activate at the level
required by the vehicle's interior temperature. The heated or ventilated seat level is shown on the seat control indicators. Turn off the
heated or ventilated seats using the seat controls.
To turn the auto heated or ventilated seats feature on or off, go
to Settings > Vehicle > Climate and Air Quality.
The CT6 PLUG-IN has
a unique fuel tank and
refuel management
system.
FILLING THE
FUEL TANK
1. With the vehicle
OFF, press the
Fuel Door
­button, located on
the ­driver’s door.
The Wait to Refuel
­message will display
on the instrument
cluster.
2. When the Ready to
Refuel message
­displays, the fuel
door on the passenger’s side of the
vehicle will unlock.
It will not open
automatically.
3. Press and release
the rear edge of the
fuel door; it will pop open slightly. Open the door to refuel the
vehicle.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
See Climate Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
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CHARGING
CHARGING TIME
Keep the vehicle plugged in, even when fully charged, to keep the
battery temperature ready for the next drive.
Using the portable
charge cord included
with the vehicle will
take approximately
12.5 hours to fully
charge a depleted
­battery at the 12 amp
setting, or approximately 20 hours at the default 8 amp setting. Using a charging
­station capable of 16 amps or more will take approximately 4.5
hours. Charge times will vary with outside temperature.
LOCATION-BASED CHARGING
Charging settings can be saved for your home location. The vehicle
will automatically use these settings when parked at its “home”
location.
1. On the infotainment system, select Settings > Vehicle > Energy >
Location-Based Charging.
2. Select On.
3. Select Update Home Location and select the desired settings for
the home location.
CHARGING STATUS
The Charging Status
Indicator is located on
the instrument panel
near the windshield.
• Short flashing
green – Vehicle is
plugged in; battery
is not fully charged.
Flash rate increases
from 1 to 4 flashes
as the battery charges.
• Long flashing green – Vehicle is plugged in; battery is not fully
charged. Battery charging is in Delay Mode.
• Solid green – Vehicle is plugged in; battery is fully charged.
• Solid yellow – Vehicle is plugged in; not charging. It is normal
for the indicator to be yellow for a few seconds after plugging in
while the charging system initializes.
• No light – Vehicle is not plugged in or there is an issue with the
charger or electrical outlet.
CHARGING MODES
The vehicle can be programmed for 3 charging modes: Immediately,
Delay Charge Based on Departure Time, and Delay (Electric Rate
and Departure Time).
1. Touch the Energy icon on the infotainment screen and then
touch the Charging icon to view the current Charge Limit and
Charge Mode status.
2. Touch the Charge Limit text or Charge Mode text to change the
setting.
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CHARGING
The provided 120-volt portable charge cord is located under the
cargo floor in the trunk.
5. The Charging Status Indicator on the instrument panel illuminates green and a beep sounds when properly connected.
START CHARGING
1. With the vehicle parked, select the Charging button at the
­bottom of the Energy Usage screen that appears on the infotainment system once the vehicle is turned OFF.
2. Review the selected Charge Limit and Charge Mode. Adjust
the settings if an increased Charge Limit or different Charge
Mode is desired. Use the reduced charge limit until a qualified
electrician inspects the electrical circuit capacity of your home,
or if the electrical circuit or outlet capacity is not known.
Note: After plugging in, the Charging Status Indicator may be yellow for a
few seconds before turning green.
Lock the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter to
arm the Charge Cord Theft Alert, if enabled. When the theft
alert is armed, the alarm will sound when the plug is disconnected from the locked vehicle. To change the Charge Cord
Theft Alert option, go to Settings > Vehicle > Energy on the
­infotainment system.
To temporarily override a delayed charge event, remove and
reconnect the charge cord into the vehicle within 5 seconds.
Charging will begin immediately.
Note: The Charge Limit selection returns to the default 8 amp setting each
time the vehicle is driven. If Location-Based Charging is enabled, the 12 amp
setting can be set as the default when charging at home.
END CHARGING
Once charging is
complete, unlock
the vehicle with the
Remote Keyless
Entry transmitter,
unplug the charge
cord from the vehicle and close the
charge port door.
Properly stow the charge cord in the trunk.
3. Remove the charge
cord from the trunk
and plug it into an
electrical outlet. DO
NOT PLUG INTO
AN EXTENSION
CORD. The charge
cord indicator
should be green.
Where possible,
secure the charge
cord to the wall.
4. Press and release the rear edge of the charge port door, located
on the driver’s side of the vehicle, to open the door. Plug the
charge cord into the charge port.
HOME CHARGING STATION
Charging equipment with at least a 240-volt/20-amp rating will
­provide the fastest charging time to recharge the high voltage
­battery. For more information about a home charging station,
­contact your local Cadillac dealership.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
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PARKING
MYCADILLAC MOBILE APP
The low ground clearance of the CT6 PLUGIN aids its aerodynamic efficiency. The flexible air deflector under
the front bumper may
contact a parking block
or curb if the vehicle
is parked too closely.
Park carefully to avoid
damage.
The myCadillac mobile app connects owners with a compatible
mobile device to a variety of vehicle information and services, such
as a searchable Owner’s Manual, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics information and Roadside Assistance.
The myCadillac mobile app also enables users to send Remote
Keyless Entry commands, check the current battery charge limit
and charge mode, and receive charging notifications from your
CT6 PLUG-IN.
Download the mobile app from your mobile device’s app store.
To learn more about OnStar services, press the OnStar button, refer
to your Owner’s Manual, call 1-888-466-7827 or visit onstar.com.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner’s Manual.
TIRE INFORMATION
CADILLAC OWNER CENTER
The CT6 PLUG-IN is equipped with unique energy-efficient performance tires for the front and rear wheels. The front and rear tires
are different sizes and have different tire pressure specifications.
The rear tires have a higher load capability and cannot be used on
the front wheels. The front and rear tires should not be rotated
front to rear.
Create an account at my.cadillac.com for access to an online
Owner’s Manual, helpful how-to videos, your service history and
warranty status, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics reports (active OnStar
account required), and more.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner’s Manual.
We recommend always using ACDelco or genuine GM service parts.
Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle. Please read your Owner Manual for complete instructions. All information contained herein is based on the
latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to change without notice. Copyright 2017 by General Motors. All rights reserved.
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