The Cadillac Lyriq is the brand’s first all-electric production vehicle, offering high-end luxury, a sleek design, and an emissions-free driving experience. However, like most modern vehicles, the Lyriq still relies on a 12-volt battery to power essential electronic functions, including the door locks. If the 12-volt battery is drained, gaining entry into the vehicle can become a challenge. Fortunately, Cadillac has built in a manual unlocking method that allows owners to bypass this issue and regain access to the vehicle.
To unlock a Cadillac Lyriq with a dead 12-volt battery, start by accessing the mechanical key from the key fob. This can be done by pressing the small release button located at the base of the fob, which allows the hidden mechanical key to slide out. Once the key is removed, proceed to the rear of the vehicle to locate the liftgate key lock cylinder.
On the bottom of the liftgate, you will find a small, round rubber plug that conceals the manual lock cylinder. Carefully remove this plug to expose the key slot, then insert the mechanical key and turn it to unlock the liftgate. With the liftgate now unlocked, manually open it to access the vehicle’s interior.
Some owners may need to fold down the rear seatbacks in order to climb into the front seats. Once inside the cabin, locate and pull the hood release latch to open the front hood, where the 12-volt battery is housed. At this point, the battery can be jump-started or recharged to restore power to the vehicle’s electronic systems, allowing normal operation.
Owners who need additional information or details can refer to the Cadillac Lyriq owner’s manual.
As for the specs, rear-wheel-drive (RWD) variants of the Cadillac Lyriq are now rated at 365 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque, while all-wheel-drive (AWD) units deliver 515 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque. The Lyriq also offers an estimated range of up to 326 miles on a full charge.
The Cadillac Lyriq is assembled at GM’s Spring Hill Manufacturing facility in Tennessee, while the GM BEV3 platform provides the underpinnings.
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I love when they have to engineer a solution for a problem that was never a problem until they created the problem.
One foreign company had a nicer deal. Behind the driver handle which could be flipped out had a plug to do the same. Not sure why GM could not do similar on one door.
The Ford Fusion has a key slot hidden next to the door handle. After unlocking the door, open it, reach under the dash and unlatch the hood. No need to climb from the back!
I can see it now. My wife could be out with her friends and have to crawl through the vehicle to get to the hood release while all dressed up. Or wait, in the rain, for two hours for Roadside Assistance to show up? This is not a used Kia. This is supposed to be the “Standard of the World”? HAH!
Same ridiculous process GM used in the Equinox/Blazer. Barra should have to go through this routine every day. She can start by unloading the cargo onto the side of the road. Then she can climb into the “trunk”, climb over the back seat in a dress in public. Then climb into the front seat and pull a lever. If her 63-year old body can do it with ease, make her mother do it. They need to do this every day until she orders implementation of a more sane solution.
I suggest GM offering a spare battery option in the trunk, continously charged, and activated with a knifeblade switch to power the 12 VDC electronics if the main battery fails. I believe if one paid over $60,000 for a luxury vehicle, an extra $300 for such an option is a life saver.
Put the lock key slot beside the driver door handle like it’s been for the last 90 years.
Utterly ridiculous! Like posters above say make Mary climb in the back and demonstrate this with a full load of luggage in the rain with a dress on and see how much she likes it!
My wife is not climbing over seats to get into the car. Poor design. This is a premium auto.