CT6 PLUG-IN
Convenience &
Personalization Guide
2018
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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 Owner's Manual and at my.cadillac.com.
INSTRUMENT PANEL PLUG-IN FEATURES
Certain restrictions, precautions and safety
procedures apply to your vehicle. Please read
your Owner’s Manual for complete instructions.
Fuel Door
Release
Button
Instrument
Cluster/Driver
Information Center
Temporary Regen
on Demand
Tap Down Control
Power
Button
Temporary Regen
on Demand
Tap Up Control
Shift Lever/
Permanent Regen
on Demand
Energy
Screens
Driver
Mode
Control
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POWER BUTTON
e CT6 PLUG-IN features an electronic pushbuon start. e
POWER buon is located to the right of the steering wheel. e
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmier 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 buon. 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.
READY TO DRIVE
When the vehicle is ready to
be driven, the
READ
Y
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
Shi to Park and then press the POWER buon. 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 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 baery. Conditions that may cause the engine to
start include:
• High voltage baery charge is low
• Aggressive driving that demands additional power or
acceleration
• Cold ambient temperatures (less than 32°F/0°C)
• High voltage baery temperature is hot or cold
• Vehicle speed over 78 mph while driving under electric
poweronly
• Engine or Fuel Maintenance Modes (occur only if the engine
has had very limited operation over a long period)
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
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PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEM
e CT6 PLUG-IN provides the power and torque response you
demand, based on accelerator pedal input, by eciently combining
the propulsion power of the high voltage baery and high-output
2.0L turbocharged engine, and sending it to the drive wheels
through the electric variable transmission.
MAXIMUM EV OPERATION
e system works auto-
matically in real time
to provide the most
ecient use of both pro-
pulsion power sources.
When fully charged, the
high voltage baery is
the dominant propul-
sion power source and
the engine will turn on
occasionally to provide
supplemental power. e Electric Vehicle (EV) Operation Gauge
indicates when the engine will turnon.
e 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 baery. e engine will turn o and EV operation will
resume once the vehicle is driven under light or moderate driving
conditions again.
HYBRID/EV OPERATION
When the high voltage baery is depleted, the engine is the
dominant propulsion power source and the high voltage baery
willprovide only supplemental propulsion power.
e Total Power Gauge
shows the current source
of power. e high volt-
age baery 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.
POWER GAUGE
e Power Gauge shows the vehicle’s current total power consump-
tion from both the engine and high voltage baery. e gauge also
indicates when energy is being recaptured during regenerative
braking and coasting.
•
e yellow area
indicates high
powerusage.
•
e white area
indicates power is
beingprovided by the
engine and/or high
voltage baery.
•
e green area indi-
cates power is being
regenerated.
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PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEM
HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY GAUGE
e Baery Gauge shows
the high voltage baery
state of charge.
When the gauge reads
empty, the vehicle should
be plugged in to charge
the high voltage baery
and toallow maximum
EVoperation again.
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 nd unfamiliar. ese
hybrid sounds and vibrations are part of the normal operation of
the vehicle.
•
e 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.
•
e 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 vibra-
tion may result.
•
Climate controls may run pumps, fans and electronic parts that
may produce an audible sound or slight vibration.
•
e transmission motor may produce a futuristic “whine” sound
during acceleration, coasting or braking.
•
During plug-in charging, cooling fans and pumps may auto-
matically turn on/o underhood and at the rear of the vehicle.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
e instrument cluster
can be congured 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
dierent displays in
each layout.
CHANGE DISPLAY
LAYOUT
1. View the Options
page in one of the
display zones on the
cluster.
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.
RECONFIGURABLE INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER
Balanced Layout
Enhanced Layout
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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 baery. 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 shi 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 driv-
ing using the accelerator pedal and the selected deceleration level.
Note: The brake pedal must be used at low speeds. Regen on Demand will
not stop the vehicle.
TEMPORARY REGEN ON DEMAND
With the shi 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 automati-
cally deactivated aer
the accelerator pedal is
applied for 15 seconds.
PERMANENT REGEN
ON DEMAND
ere 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 decelera-
tion levels.
1. Move the shi lever from Drive (D) to Manual Mode (M).
2. Tap the le control on the back of the steering wheel to
select more deceleration. Tap the right control to select less
deceleration.
3. Move the shi 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 trac. 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
HEAD-UP DISPLAY
e available driver-selectable operating modes tailor the perfor-
mance of the vehicle to your preferences.
DRIVER MODES
Press the MODE
buon on the
center console to
scroll through the
three modes
displayed on the
instrument cluster.
Aer 3 seconds, the
highlighted mode
will become active.
Tour (Default mode at each ignition cycle)
Provides a balance of ride comfort, performance and fuel economy
for everyday driving.
Sport
Delivers a more engag-
ing driving experience
with more aggressive
acceleration and steer-
ing responses.
Hold
Saves EV operation for
later use. e charge of
the high voltage baery remains constant.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
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 le side of the steering wheel.
To switch between Adaptive Cruise Control and regular cruise
control, press and hold the
Cancel buon.
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
isnot displayed.
Note: When the vehicle is turned on, the cruise control will be set to the
last mode used before the vehicle was turned o. When using either mode,
always be prepared to apply the brakes.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
e Head-Up Display (HUD) projects some operating information
onto the windshield.
Use the HUD controls, located on the le 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 wind-
shield variations, use the Driver Information Center controls on
the right side of the steering wheel to view the Options menu
onthe instrument cluster and select HUD Rotation.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
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INFORMATION DISPLAYS
Several information displays are available on the infotainment
system to provide an overview of hybrid operation.
Touch the Energy icon on the infotainment home screen and
then touch the Flow, Charging, or Info icon.
POWER FLOW
e Power Flow screen
indicates the current
system operating con-
ditions, showing the
power ow between
the high voltage
baery and engine
through the transmis-
sion. e active components are highlighted.
CHARGING
e Charging screens
show the Charge Limit
and Charge Mode
status.
e Charge Limit sets
the vehicle’s charge
limit to the capabil-
ity of the charging
location. e Charge Limit seings are Maximum (12 amps) and
Reduced (8 amps).
e 3 programmable Charge Modes are: Immediately, Delay
ChargeBased on Departure Time, and Delay (Electric Rate and
Departure Time).
INFO
e Energy Usage
screen shows all
energy use (electric
and gasoline) since
the last time the high
voltage baery was
fully charged.
e Energy Details
screen displays how
the energy was used
since the last time the
high voltage baery
was fully charged.
e 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
e 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
buon, located on
the driver’s door.
e Wait to Refuel
message will display
on the instrument
cluster.
2. When the Ready to
Refuel message
displays, the fuel
door on the pas-
senger’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.
e climate control
seings aect the e-
ciency of the vehicle.
Optimal eciency
is achieved with the
heater, air conditioning
and fan turned o.
AUTO – Press to have
the climate controls
operate automati-
cally based on the
set temperature. e
electric heater and air
conditioning run as
needed.
Heat & A/C – Press to
turn the electric heater and air conditioning on or o.
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats – Use the seat controls,
located on either side of the climate controls, to activate and adjust
the seings. 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. e heated or venti-
lated seat level is shown on the seat control indicators. Turn o the
heated or ventilated seats using the seat controls.
To turn the auto heated or ventilated seats feature on or o,
goto Seings > Vehicle > Climate and Air Quality.
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
baery temperature ready for the next drive.
Using the portable
charge cord included
with the vehicle will
take approximately
12.5hours to fully
charge a depleted
baery at the 12 amp
seing, or approxi-
mately 20 hours at the default 8 amp seing. Using a charging
station capable of 16 amps or more will take approximately 4.5
hours. Charge times will vary with outside temperature.
CHARGING MODES
e 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
seing.
LOCATION-BASED CHARGING
Charging seings can be saved for your home location. e vehicle
will automatically use these seings when parked at its “home”
location.
1. On the infotainment system, select Seings > Vehicle > Energy >
Location-Based Charging.
2. Select On.
3. Select Update Home Location and select the desired seings for
the home location.
CHARGING STATUS
e Charging Status
Indicator is located on
the instrument panel
near the windshield.
•
Short ashing
green – Vehicle is
plugged in; baery
is not fully charged.
Flash rate increases
from 1 to 4 ashes
as the baery charges.
•
Long ashing green – Vehicle is plugged in; baery is not fully
charged. Baery charging is in Delay Mode.
•
Solid green – Vehicle is plugged in; baery is fully charged.
•
Solid yellow – Vehicle is plugged in; not charging. It is normal
for the indicator to be yellow for a few seconds aer 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.
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e provided 120-volt portable charge cord is located under the
cargo oor in the trunk.
START CHARGING
1. With the vehicle parked, select the Charging buon at the
boom of the Energy Usage screen that appears on the infotain-
ment system once the vehicle is turned OFF.
2. Review the selected Charge Limit and Charge Mode. Adjust
theseings if an increased Charge Limit or dierent Charge
Mode is desired. Use the reduced charge limit until a qualied
electrician inspects the electrical circuit capacity of your home,
or if the electrical circuit or outlet capacity is not known.
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.
3. Remove the charge
cord from the trunk
and plug it into an
electrical outlet. DO
NOT PLUG INTO
AN EXTENSION
CORD. e 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.
CHARGING
5. e Charging Status Indicator on the instrument panel illumi-
nates green and a beep sounds when properly connected.
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 transmier to
arm the Charge Cord e Alert, if enabled. When the the
alert is armed, the alarm will sound when the plug is discon-
nected from the locked vehicle. To change the Charge Cord
e Alert option, go to Seings > 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.
END CHARGING
Once charging is
complete, unlock
the vehicle with the
Remote Keyless
Entry transmier,
unplug the charge
cord from the vehi-
cle and close the
charge port door.
Properly stow the charge cord in the trunk.
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
baery. For more information about a home charging station,
contact your local Cadillac dealership.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
TIRE INFORMATION
PARKING MYCADILLAC MOBILE APP
CADILLAC OWNER CENTER
e 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 infor-
mation and Roadside Assistance.
e myCadillac mobile app also enables users to send Remote
Keyless Entry commands, check the current baery Charge Limit
and Charge Mode, and receive charging notications from your
CT6PLUG-IN.
Download the mobile app from your mobile device’s app store.
To learn more about OnStar services, press the OnStar buon, refer
to your Owner’s Manual, call 1-888-466-7827 or visit onstar.com.
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.
e CT6 PLUG-IN is equipped with unique energy-ecient perfor-
mance tires for the front and rear wheels. e front and rear tires
are dierent sizes and have dierent tire pressure specications.
e rear tires have a higher load capability and cannot be used on
the front wheels. e front and rear tires should not be rotated
front to rear.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner’s Manual.
e low ground clear-
ance of the CT6 PLUG-
IN aids its aerodynam-
ic eciency. e ex-
ible air deector under
the front bumper may
contact a parking block
or curb if the vehicle
is parked too closely.
Park carefully to avoid
damage.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner’s Manual.
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Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle. Please
read your Owner’s Manual for complete instructions. All information contained in this
guide 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.
We recommend always using ACDelco or genuine GM service parts.
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