Black plate (4,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - 20107-4 Climate ControlsRear Window Defogger= (Rear Window Defogger):Press to turn the rear windowdefogger on or off.The rear window defogger turnsoff automatically after about10 minutes. If turned on again itruns for about 5 minutes beforeturning off. At higher speeds, therear window defogger may stay oncontinuously.The rear window defogger can beset to automatic operation, seeClimate and Air Quality underVehicle Personalization onpage 4‑41. When auto rear defog isselected, the rear window defoggerturns on automatically when theinterior temperature is cold and theoutside temperature is about 40°Fand below. The auto rear defoggerturns off automatically after about10 minutes. At higher speeds, therear window defogger may stay oncontinuously.The heated outside rearview mirrorsturn on when the rear windowdefogger button is on and helps toclear fog or frost from the surface ofthe mirror. See Heated Mirrors onpage 1‑22.Notice: Do not try to clear frostor other material from the insideof the front windshield and rearwindow with a razor blade oranything else that is sharp. Thismay damage the rear windowdefogger grid and affect yourradio's ability to pick up stationsclearly. The repairs wouldn't becovered by your warranty.Heated and Ventilated Seats:Press to heat or ventilate the seat.See Heated and Ventilated FrontSeats on page 2‑10.Remote Start Climate ControlOperation: For vehicles with theremote vehicle start feature, theclimate control system may runwhen the vehicle is started remotely.The system uses the driver'sprevious settings to heat or coolthe inside of the vehicle. SeeRemote Vehicle Start on page 1‑9.The rear window defogger turns onif it is cold outside.SensorsThe solar sensor located on top ofthe instrument panel near thewindshield, monitors the solar heat.The climate control system usesthe sensor information to adjustthe temperature, fan speed,recirculation, and air deliverymode for best comfort.If the sensor is covered theautomatic climate control systemmay not work properly.
