Most Cadillac LYRIQ drivers try Tour, tap Sport once, then leave the drive-mode screen alone. That is a shame, because My Mode is the setting that lets you build the car you actually want: calm accelerator, light steering, firm brakes, quiet cabin — or almost any sensible mixture Cadillac makes available on your vehicle.
The key is knowing which Cadillac Lyriq My Mode settings change energy use and which only change how the car feels. Only one choice has a direct connection to battery consumption: Acceleration Feel. The rest are about response, comfort, control and sound. Set them for the drive you enjoy, then use the accelerator map to set the car’s appetite.
This guide uses the options documented in the LYRIQ owner’s manual and GM Authority’s 2026 drive-mode explainer. Availability can vary by model year, trim and equipment, so follow the choices shown on your own screen if they differ slightly.
What Is My Mode?
My Mode is a personalised version of everyday driving. Instead of accepting Cadillac’s complete Tour or Sport personality, you adjust individual systems and save the combination as your own default.
That matters because drivers rarely want everything changed at once. You might like Sport steering on a winding road but dislike a jumpy accelerator in traffic. Or you may want the softest possible pedal for a long trip while keeping the brake pedal’s firmer response. My Mode separates those decisions.
For the wider question of whether any LYRIQ mode has its own official range figure, read our pillar guide on whether Cadillac Lyriq driving modes offer different ranges or battery usages. The short answer is no: Cadillac rates range by vehicle configuration, not by Tour, Sport or My Mode.
How to Set Up Cadillac Lyriq My Mode
You customise My Mode through the infotainment screen:
- Park safely and switch the vehicle on.
- From the infotainment home screen, select Settings.
- Select Vehicle, then Drive Mode Customization.
- Adjust each available system: Acceleration Feel, Brake Feel, Steering, Suspension and Motor Sound.
- Leave the menu, open the Drive Mode app and select My Mode when you want to drive with that combination.
You do not need to repeat this before every journey. The owner’s manual says the custom settings are retained over each on/off cycle, and My Mode itself remains active across on/off cycles. Change them only when your preference changes — for example, before a long road trip or after deciding that Sport steering feels too heavy in town.
Every My Mode Setting, Explained
| System | Available choices | What changes |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration Feel | Relaxed, Tour, Sport | How much response you get for a given accelerator-pedal movement |
| Brake Feel | Tour, Sport | How sensitive the brake pedal feels |
| Steering | Tour, Sport | Steering effort and feedback |
| Suspension | Tour, Sport, where equipped | A more comfortable or stiffer suspension response |
| Motor Sound | Tour, Sport; V and Stealth also listed for V models by GM Authority | The acceleration sound heard in the cabin |
Acceleration Feel: Relaxed, Tour or Sport
Relaxed is the gentle setting. It softens the initial response, making it easier to pull away smoothly and avoid the small surges that waste energy in traffic. It does not turn the LYRIQ into a low-power car; press farther and the performance is still there.
Tour is the balanced middle. It feels natural for commuting, errands and motorway driving, with enough response for easy overtaking.
Sport makes the car react more urgently to the same pedal movement. It is satisfying on an open road, but that eagerness can encourage stronger acceleration. This is why Acceleration Feel is the one My Mode choice that can influence real-world consumption: it shapes how readily you ask the motors for power.
Brake Feel: Tour or Sport
Brake Feel changes the brake pedal’s response. Tour is less sensitive and easier to modulate gently. Sport is more sensitive, so braking builds with a firmer, more immediate feel.
Choose the setting that helps you slow down predictably. Brake Feel is not a regenerative-braking strength setting, and it does not add energy back to the battery by itself. Smooth anticipation still matters more than the label on this menu.
Steering: Tour or Sport
Tour steering is lighter and calmer, especially useful around town and on long, straight journeys. Sport asks for more effort and gives a stronger sense of feedback and connection.
Neither setting changes the motors’ output or the battery’s capacity. Pick it purely for control and comfort. A driver who is relaxed at the wheel is also less likely to make constant small corrections and speed changes.
Suspension: Tour or Sport, Where Equipped
If your LYRIQ offers suspension customisation, Tour favours a softer, more comfortable ride, while Sport makes the suspension feel stiffer and more controlled.
Not every vehicle will show this row. The manual makes the point that the available settings depend on vehicle content. If Suspension is missing from your menu, it is not a fault and it is not hidden somewhere else; your car simply does not offer that adjustment in My Mode.
Motor Sound: Tour, Sport, V or Stealth
Motor Sound changes the acceleration sound you hear inside the car. The owner’s manual lists Tour and Sport; GM Authority’s 2026 table also lists V and Stealth as motor-sound choices on V models. The manual notes that the electric motor remains quiet outside while the cabin sound changes with speed.
This is theatre, not propulsion. Stealth will not unlock extra miles, and a louder Sport sound does not consume a meaningful share of the battery. Choose the soundtrack you prefer — or the quietest one for a luxury cruise.
My Mode and Range: The Honest Answer
Every 2026 LYRIQ uses a 102 kWh battery. Cadillac publishes EPA-estimated range by powertrain and configuration:
| 2026 LYRIQ configuration | EPA-estimated range |
|---|---|
| Single-motor RWD | 326 miles |
| Dual-motor AWD with 11.5 kW charging | 319 miles |
| Dual-motor AWD with 19.2 kW charging | 303 miles |
| LYRIQ-V dual-motor AWD | 285 miles |
There is no separate official figure for Relaxed, Tour or Sport acceleration, and there is no official “My Mode range.” Anyone promising an exact percentage gain or loss is guessing.
That does not mean the setting is irrelevant. A Relaxed map makes gentle starts easier. A Sport map makes rapid acceleration easier. Over a whole journey, those habits can change consumption. But at the same steady speed, on the same road, in the same weather, the LYRIQ still needs broadly the same energy to overcome rolling resistance and air resistance. Speed, temperature, terrain, load, tyres and climate control usually matter more than the mode name.
Three My Mode Recipes Worth Copying
These are our recommendations, not official Cadillac presets. If a row is unavailable on your car, leave it out and use the rest.
1. Max Range Setup
| System | Choose |
|---|---|
| Acceleration Feel | Relaxed |
| Brake Feel | Tour |
| Steering | Tour |
| Suspension | Tour, where equipped |
| Motor Sound | Stealth where available, otherwise Tour |
This is the sensible road-trip recipe. Relaxed acceleration is doing the real work because it discourages abrupt power requests and helps you build speed gradually. Tour brake feel is easy to modulate, while Tour steering and suspension keep the car calm.
Do not expect the other four rows to manufacture extra range. Their job is to make the drive smooth and predictable. To protect range further, slow down a little on fast roads, precondition the cabin while plugged in, keep tyres correctly inflated and avoid carrying unnecessary weight. My Mode cannot turn the LYRIQ into a different EPA-rated vehicle.
2. Comfort and Cruising Setup
| System | Choose |
|---|---|
| Acceleration Feel | Tour |
| Brake Feel | Tour |
| Steering | Tour |
| Suspension | Tour, where equipped |
| Motor Sound | Tour or Stealth, where available |
For most owners, this is the best everyday answer. Tour acceleration is more responsive than Relaxed when joining traffic or overtaking, yet it remains measured. Everything else is tuned for low effort: light steering, gentle brakes, a softer ride and a restrained soundtrack.
Use this recipe if you like Tour but want My Mode ready as your saved personal default. It is also a good starting point for drivers who find Relaxed slightly too soft around town.
Wet or icy weather is a separate problem, however. For that, use the dedicated mode covered in our guide to Cadillac Lyriq Snow/Ice Mode explained, rather than trying to imitate it in My Mode.
3. Sporty-but-Sensible Setup
| System | Choose |
|---|---|
| Acceleration Feel | Sport |
| Brake Feel | Sport |
| Steering | Sport |
| Suspension | Sport, where equipped |
| Motor Sound | Sport |
This is for an engaging road, not for proving a point at every traffic light. Sport acceleration gives the immediate response drivers expect, the steering has more weight, the brake pedal feels keener and the suspension — where adjustable — feels more controlled.
The “sensible” part is restraint. Enjoy the response when the road opens up, but avoid repeated full-power launches if the remaining range matters. The settings themselves do not force the battery to drain at a fixed rate; heavy use of the extra response is what raises consumption.
Which My Mode Settings Do Not Affect the Battery?
Apart from the way Acceleration Feel influences your driving, these choices do not change battery capacity or propulsion energy in any meaningful, rated way:
- Steering: changes effort and feedback, not motor output.
- Suspension: changes ride and body control where equipped, not the energy stored in the pack.
- Motor Sound: changes the cabin soundtrack, not how hard the motors work.
- Brake Feel: changes pedal sensitivity, not battery size or the accelerator map.
That distinction is liberating. You do not have to accept light steering just because you want a gentle accelerator. Build the Max Range recipe with Sport steering if that is what you prefer; the steering choice will not undo the benefit of Relaxed acceleration. Likewise, choosing a Sport motor sound for fun does not turn your car into a high-consumption model.
What My Mode cannot do is separate you from physics. A heavy SUV driven quickly uphill in freezing weather will use more energy in any recipe. Use My Mode to make good habits easier, not as a substitute for them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cadillac Lyriq My Mode improve range?
Only indirectly. Choosing Relaxed acceleration can help you drive more smoothly, which may reduce real-world consumption. Cadillac does not publish an official range improvement for My Mode, and no setting increases the 102 kWh battery’s capacity.
What are the best Cadillac Lyriq My Mode settings for daily driving?
For most drivers, use Tour for Acceleration Feel, Brake Feel, Steering and Suspension, with Tour or Stealth motor sound where available. It is relaxed, predictable and responsive enough for normal traffic. Start with the Comfort and Cruising recipe above, then change one setting at a time.
Does Sport steering or Sport motor sound reduce range?
No, not by themselves in any meaningful rated way. They change steering effort and the cabin sound. Range falls when the driver uses stronger acceleration, travels faster or brakes and accelerates repeatedly — not because the steering or soundtrack has been set to Sport.
Why is there no Suspension option in my My Mode menu?
The available customisation systems depend on the vehicle’s content and equipment. If Suspension does not appear under Settings > Vehicle > Drive Mode Customization, your LYRIQ does not offer that particular My Mode adjustment. The same principle can apply to other choices after trim or model-year differences.
Do I have to set up My Mode every time I start the car?
No. The owner’s manual says Drive Mode Customization settings are retained over each on/off cycle. It also says My Mode remains active across on/off cycles, so your saved combination should be ready for the next drive.
Conclusion
The best Cadillac Lyriq My Mode settings depend on what you want the car to make easy. Choose Relaxed acceleration when range matters, Tour almost everywhere for effortless cruising, or Sport across the board when the road deserves a sharper response.
Just remember the division of labour: Acceleration Feel influences how readily you spend energy; steering, suspension, brake feel and motor sound shape the experience around it. Once you understand that, My Mode stops being a hidden menu and becomes the LYRIQ’s most useful everyday feature.
References
- GM Authority, “2026 Cadillac Lyriq Drive Modes Explained”: https://gmauthority.com/blog/2025/12/2026-cadillac-lyriq-drive-modes-explained/
- Cadillac LYRIQ Owner’s Manual, Driver Mode Control and Drive Mode Customization (ManualsLib): https://www.manualslib.com/manual/3474778/Cadillac-Lyriq-2024.html?page=173
- Cadillac Pressroom, “2026 LYRIQ” specifications: https://pressroom.cadillac.com/gmbx/us/en/cadillac/pressroom/vehicles.detail.html/content/Pages/vehicle/us/en/cadillac/lyriq/2026.html
- Cadillac Pressroom, “2026 LYRIQ-V” specifications: https://pressroom.cadillac.com/gmbx/us/en/cadillac/pressroom/vehicles.detail.html/content/Pages/vehicle/us/en/cadillac/lyriq-v/2026.html
- Cadillac, LYRIQ Driver Modes overview: https://www.cadillac.com/content/experience-fragments/cadillac/na/us/en/index/vehicles/2026/electric/lyriq/model_overview/modals/tab-driver-mode-modal/master.html