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The sensor monitors the sun’s solar radiation and is
located
on top of the instrument panel near the
windshield. The
ECC system uses this information to
automatically
make the necessary temperature and
airflow adjustments to maintain your
comfort.
Air Conditioning
On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot
inside
air escape. This reduces the time it takes for your
vehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closed for the air conditioner to work its best.
Press the
AUTO/ECON button to assist in cooling air
and in maintaining proper airflow. Adjust the
temperature
to a comfortable setting by pressing the
blue button to cool your vehicle
and pressing the red
button to
warm your vehicle. Press the fan button arrows
up or down
to adjust the fan speed.
When the air conditioner is on, you may sometimes
notice slight changes in your vehicle’s engine speed and
power. This is normal because the system is designed to
cycle the compressor on and off to keep the desired
temperature.
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rress the AUTOECON button to direct airflow out
of the floor outlets and to help save fuel. Adjust the
temperature, if necessary, by pressing the blue button
to decrease temperature and pressing the red button
to
increase temperature. Also remember to adjust the fan
speed by pressing the up or down arrow.
Outside air will be brought in and sent through the floor
outlets. The heater works best if you keep your windows
closed while using it.
Ventilation System
Your Cadillac's flow-through ventilation system
supplies outside air into the vehicle when it
is moving.
Outside
air will also enter the vehicle when the heater or
the air conditioning fan is running.
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The front outlets are located in the center and at each
side
of the instrument panel. You can adjust the
direction
of airflow by moving the center control levers
or you can stop the airflow by moving the lever located
on each side
of the outlets downward.
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The direction of airflow to the rear seats can also be
adjusted. Move the center lever to direct airflow toward
the upper or floor outlets. To direct aifflow from side to
side, move the lever located in the center
of each vent to
the right or left.
e Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or
any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater
and defroster will work
far better, reducing the
chance
of fogging the inside of the windows.
When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, adjust the
fan to the highest speed for a few moments before
driving
off. This helps clear the intake ducts of snow
and moisture, and reduces the chance of fogging the
inside
of the windows.
Keep the air path under the front seats clear
of
objects. This helps circulate air throughout your
vehicle.
Heated Windshield (Option)
The heated windshield will remove ice or frost in cold
weather.
1. Remove snow that is piled up on the windshield.
2. Start your Cadillac and leave it in PARK (P).
3. Press the DE-ICE button. A light will come on to
tell
you it is working. Try not to use other electrical
equipment while the system is working.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The system will go off after a four-minute heating cycle.
If you shift out of
PARK (P), the system will only cycle
for
two minutes. If you want it to cycle again, press the
button. It will
go on for two-minute cycles after that. If
the windshield has cleared before the cycle is over, you
can turn it off by pressing the button again.
Use the defroster feature
to clear fog from the
windshield as previously described.
There is a metal film in the windshield which will block
out some radio or microwave signals. Therefore, the
heated windshield will reduce the useful range of
devices such as garage door openers and radar detectors.
(In certain states, radar detectors are legal.)
Do not use the DE-ICE button if your vehicle has a
cracked windshield.
A crack will not allow the system to
function properly. Have the windshield repaired before
using the DE-ICE button again.
Defogging and Defrosting
On cool, humid days, use DEFOG to keep the
windshield and side windows clear. Use DEFROST to
remove
fog or ice from the windshield quickly in
extremely humid
or cold conditions.
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Press the DEFOG or DE-ICE button and adjust the fan
speed by pressing the fan button up or down. If you use
DEFROST, adjust
the fan speed the same way. If you
select DEFROST from AUTO, the system will control
the
fan speed. The temperature will also need to be
adjusted to your comfort level. Press the blue button to
decrease the temperature and the red button to increase the temperature.
Note that recirculation is not available
in the defrost or
defog modes.
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(@ Rear Window Defogger
The lines you see on the rear window warrn the glass.
Press the button to turn on the rear defogger. With it,
the rear window and both outside rearview mirrors are heated.
The system will automatically shut off after
10 minutes. If further defogging is desired, press the
button again.
Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape or decals
across the defogger grid on the rear window.
NOTICE:
Scraping the inside of your rear window could
cut and damage the heating grids.
Your warranty
would not cover this damage.
And don’t put
decals there;
you might have to scrape them off.
Steering Wheel Controls for
Climate Control
Some heating and cooling
controls can be adjusted at
the steering wheel. Other touch controls operate some audio controls. See
“Steering Wheel Controls
for Audio System’’ later in
this section.
# FAN SPEED: Press the up arrow lever to increase
the
fan speed and the down arrow lever to decrease
fan speed.
TEMP: Press the up arrow lever to increase
the temperature and the down arrow lever to
decrease temperature.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not
to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance
at higher speeds, you may tend to
think you are going
slower than you actually are.
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well rested. If you
must start when you’re not fresh
-- such as after a day’s
work
-- don’t plan to make too many miles that first part
of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you
can easily drive in.
Is your vehicle ready for a
long trip? If you keep it
serviced and maintained, it’s ready
to go. If it needs
service, have it done before starting out. Of course,
you’ll
find experienced and able service experts in
Cadillac dealerships all across North America. They’ll
be ready and willing to help if you need
it.
Here are some things you can check before a trip:
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Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are
all windows clean inside and outside?
Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked
all levels?
Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean?
Tires: They are vitally important to a safe,
trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated
to the
recommended pressure?
Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook
along your route? Should you delay your trip a short
time to avoid a major storm system?
Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps?
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that
you’ve been stopped by the snow.
Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you.
If you have no blankets
or extra clothing, make body
insulators
from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor
mats
-- anything you can wrap around yourself or
tuck under
your clothing to keep warm.
A CAUTION:
Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle.
This can cause deadly
CO (carbon monoxide) gas
to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill
you.
You can’t see it or smell it, so you might not
know it
is in your vehicle. Clear away snow from
around the base of your vehicle, especially any
that is blocking your exhaust pipe. And check
around again from time to time to be sure snow
doesn’t collect there.
Open
a window just a little on the side of the
vehicle that’s away from the wind. This will help
keep
CO out.
You
can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful.
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Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves
fuel. When you
run the engine, make it go a little faster
than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This
uses less fuel
for the heat that you get and it keeps the
battery charged. You will need a well-charged battery to
restart the vehicle, and possibly
for signaling later on
with your headlamps. Let the heater run for awhile.
Then, shut the engine off
and close the window almost
all the way
to preserve the heat. Start the engine again
and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable
from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the
fuel as long as
you can. To help keep warm, you can get
out of
the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises
every half hour
or so until help comes.
Loading Your Vehicle
Tm OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. WT.

TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION
FRT. CTR. RR. TOTAL LBS. KG
MAX. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE
CAPACITY
WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE
TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE
RTG PSI/KPa
FRT.
RR.
SPA.
IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PSiI28KPa
SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it
may properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information label
found on the driver's door tells you the proper size,
speed rating
and recommended inflation pressures for
the tires on your vehicle.
It also gives you important
information about the number
of people that can be in
your vehicle and the total weight that
you can carry.
This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and
includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and all
options not installed in the factory.
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