Black plate (4,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 20118-4 Climate Controls# (Air Conditioning): Press toturn the air conditioning system onor off and override the automaticsystem. When in AUTO, the airconditioning compressor comes onautomatically, as needed.The air conditioning systemremoves moisture from the air, sowater might drip under the vehiclewhile idling or after turning off theengine. This is normal.M (Recirculation): Press to turnon recirculation. An indicator lightcomes on. Air is recirculated insidethe vehicle. It helps to quickly coolthe air inside the vehicle or preventoutside air and odors from entering.Press the AUTO button to have thesystem select the best air deliverymode for the temperature setting.Recirculation is not available in thedefrost mode and automaticallyturns off 10 minutes after defog isselected. This helps to limit windowfogging in the vehicle.Using recirculation for long periodsof time could cause the air insidethe vehicle to become too dryor stuffy. To prevent this fromhappening, after the air in thevehicle has cooled, select outsideair or press the auto button.F (Outside Air): Press to turnon the outside air. An indicator lightturns on. The outside air mode pullsfresh air from outside the vehicle.Outside air is always selected indefrost mode to prevent fogging.Rear Window DefoggerThe rear window defogger uses awarming grid to remove fog or frostfrom the rear window. It only workswhen the ignition is in ON/RUN.= (Rear Window Defogger):Press to turn the rear windowdefogger on or off.The rear window defogger stays onfor about 15 minutes, before turningoff if the vehicle is moving at aslower speed. At higher speeds, therear window defogger may stay oncontinuously. With each additionalpress, the defogger runs for about10 minutes. The defogger can alsobe turned off by turning off theengine.The heated outside rearview mirrorsturn on when the rear windowdefogger button is on and helps toclear fog or frost from the surface ofthe mirrors. See Heated Mirrors onpage 2‑29.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.InformationProvidedby:
