Black plate (5,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2012Climate Controls 8-5This mode recirculates and helpsto quickly cool the air inside thevehicle. It can be used to helpprevent outside air and odors fromentering the vehicle.The recirculation mode cannot beused with floor, defog, or defrostmodes. If recirculation is selectedwith one of those modes, theindicator light flashes three timesand then turns off. The airconditioning compressor also comeson when this mode is activated.While in recirculation mode thewindows may fog when the weatheris cold and damp. To clear the fog,select either the defog or defrostmode and increase the fan speed.The recirculation mode can also beturned off by turning off the ignition.REAR (Rear Climate Control): Forvehicles with the rear heating andair conditioning controls. Press theREAR button to turn the rear climatecontrol system on or off. See RearClimate Control System (RearClimate with Rear Seat Audio) onpage 8‑6.Rear Window DefoggerThe rear window defogger uses awarming grid to remove fog from therear window.1 (Rear Window Defogger):Press to turn the rear windowdefogger on or off. It automaticallyturns off after it has been activated.The defogger can also be turned offby turning off the engine. Do notdrive the vehicle until all thewindows are clear.Notice: Do not use a razor bladeor sharp object to clear the insiderear window. Do not adhereanything to the defogger gridlines in the rear glass. Theseactions may damage the reardefogger. Repairs would not becovered by your warranty.Heated Mirrors: Press 1 to helpclear fog or frost from the surface ofthe outside mirror. See “OutsideHeated Mirrors” in Heated Mirrorson page 2‑17.Heated or Cooled Seats: Forvehicles with heated and cooledseats, see Heated and VentilatedFront Seats on page 3‑7.
