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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
In this section, you'll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle.
Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle.
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-2 Comfort Controls
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-2 Climate Control Panel
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-6 Air Conditioning
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-6 Heating
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-6 Defogging and Defrosting
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-7 Rear Window Defogger
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-9 Ventilation System
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-10 HVAC Steering Wheel Controls
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-11 Climate Control Personalization (If Equipped)
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-12 Audio Systems
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-12 Setting the Clock
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-12 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and
Compact Disc Player
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-17 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and
Compact Disc Player with Radio Data
Systems (RDS), Digital Signal Processing
(DSP) and XM Satellite Radio Service
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-27 Navigation/Radio System (Option)
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-28 Glovebox-Mounted CD Changer (Option)
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-30 Radio Personalization with Home and Away
Feature (If Equipped)
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-31 Theft-Deterrent Feature
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-32 Audio Steering Wheel Controls
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-32 Understanding Radio Reception
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-33 Tips About Your Audio System
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-34 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
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-35 Care of Your Compact Discs
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-35 Care of Your Compact Disc Player
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-36 Diversity Antenna System
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-36 XM Satellite Radio Antenna System
(If Equipped)
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!~(Fan): This switch adjusts the fan speed. Press the
up arrow to increase fan speed and the down arrow to
decrease it.
(Recirculation): Press this button to limit the
amount of outside air entering your vehicle. This is
helpful when you are trying to cool the air quickly or
limit odors entering your vehicle. Press this button again
to turn off the recirculation feature. If you notice the
windows fogging, turn off the recirculation feature.
Recirculation is not available in the defrost mode.
FRONT (Defrost): Press this button to quickly
remove fog or frost from the windshield. This setting
sends most of the airflow to the windshield with only a
small amount to the floor outlets. The air conditioning
compressor will operate in this mode.
A/C (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the
air conditioning compressor on and off. The system will
cool and dehumidify the air inside the vehicle. A/C
cannot be turned off in defrost mode.PASS OFF (Passenger's Climate Control): Pressing
this button will turn off or on the climate controls for the
passengers. When this feature is active, the driver's
climate control settings are used for both the front and
rear seating areas.
Driver's Temperature Knob: The knob located on the
left side of the climate control panel is used to adjust the
air temperature coming through the system for the
driver's side of the vehicle while the passenger's side
controls are active. Turn the knob clockwise to increase
the temperature displayed on the climate control panel,
or turn the knob counterclockwise to decrease the
temperature. Press the knob to turn the climate control
system off.
~PASS TEMP! (Passenger's Temperature): This
switch is used to increase or decrease the temperature of
the air for the right front passenger independent of the
driver's setting.
Press the up arrow to increase the temperature setting or
the down arrow to decrease it.
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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 driver's temperature knob to turn the system
on manually. You may also need to adjust the
temperature and fan speed. The system will cool and
dehumidify the air inside the vehicle.
When the system is in AUTO, it will use recirculation as
necessary to cool the air.
Heating
Press MODE to select floor. Adjust the interior
temperature manually to a comfortable level. If the fan
speed needs adjustment, press the up or down arrow.
Outside air will be brought in, warmed and sent through
the floor, instrument panel outlets. The heater works
best if you keep your windows closed while using it.
In AUTO, the fan will not run at high speed to minimize
warm
-up time.
Defogging and Defrosting
Use FRONT on cool and humid days to keep the
windshield and side windows clear. This setting will
remove fog or ice from the windshield quickly in
extremely humid or cold conditions. If you desire to
have more air on your feet, turn the control to the
floor/defrost mode.
Press FRONT to activate the defrost mode. Adjust the
fan speed by pressing the up or down arrow on the fan
button. You may also adjust the temperature by turning
the driver's temperature knob. If you select floor/defrost
from AUTO, the system will control the fan speed and
temperature for you.
Recirculation is not available in the defrost mode, and
the A/C system cannot be turned off in this mode.
3-7 Rear Window Defogger
The grid lines you see on the rear window warm the
glass. When the rear window defogger is turned on,
the rear window and both outside rearview mirrors are
heated to remove snow and ice from the surface of
the glass.
REAR (Rear Window
Defogger): The rear
window defogger button is
located on the climate
control panel near the
bottom left corner.
Press the button to turn on the rear defogger. Press the
button again to turn the system off.The system will automatically shut off after 10 minutes
unless your vehicle is traveling more than 30 mph
(48 km/h). If further defogging is desired once the
system is off, press the button again. The system will
automatically shut off after five minutes for any cycles
after the initial activation.
NOTICE:
Don't use a razor blade or something else sharp
on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you
could cut or damage the warming grid or the
integrated rear window antenna, and the repairs
wouldn't be covered by your warranty.
The lines along the top of the window are for the
diversity antenna and are not intended to defog the
rear window.
Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape or decals
across the defogger grid on the rear window.
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Ventilation Tips
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.
Keep the air path under the front seats clear of
objects. This helps circulate air throughout
your vehicle.
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Passenger compartment air, both outside air and
recirculated air, is routed through a passenger
compartment filter. The filter removes certain
contaminants from the air, including pollen and dust
particles. Reductions in airflow, which may occur more
quickly in dusty areas, indicate that the filter needs to
be replaced early.
The filter should be replaced as part of routine
scheduled maintenance. See ªPassenger Compartment
Air Filterº in the Index for more information on
replacement. See ªMaintenance Scheduleº in the Index
for replacement intervals.
Your vehicle will not be damaged if you choose not to
replace the filter once the old one is removed.HVAC Steering Wheel Controls
(If Equipped)
Some heating and cooling
controls can be adjusted at
the steering wheel. Other
touch controls operate some
audio controls. See ªAudio
Steering Wheel Controlsº in
the Index.
~TEMP! (Temperature): Press the up arrow on the
control to increase the temperature and the down arrow
to decrease temperature manually.
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(Fan): Press the up arrow on the control to
increase the fan speed and the down arrow to decrease
fan speed manually.
3-36 Diversity Antenna System
Your AM-FM antennas are located in the front
windshield and rear window. Be sure that the inside
surfaces of the front windshield and rear window are not
scratched and that the lines on the glass are not
damaged. If the inside surfaces are damaged, they could
interfere with radio reception. Also, for proper radio
reception, the antenna connector located on the
passengers side top corner of the front windshield and
the antenna connector located on the drivers side top
corner of the rear window need to be properly attached
to the buttons on the glass.
Do not apply aftermarket glass tinting. The metallic film
in some tinting materials will interfere with or distort the
incoming radio reception.NOTICE:
Do not try to clear frost or other material from
the inside of the front windshield or rear window
with a razor blade or anything else that is sharp.
This may damage the grid lines and affect your
radio's ability to pick up stations clearly. The
repairs wouldn't be covered by your warranty.
If, when you turn on your rear window defogger, you
hear static on your radio station, it could mean that a
defogger grid line has been damaged. If this is true, the
grid line must be repaired.
If you choose to add an aftermarket cellular telephone to
your vehicle, and the antenna needs to be attached to the
glass, be sure that you do not damage the grid lines for
the AM
-FM antennas or place the cellular telephone
antenna over the grid lines.
XM Satellite Radio Antenna System
(If Equipped)
Your XM Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof
of your vehicle. Keep this antenna clear of snow and ice
build up for clear radio reception.
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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:
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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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.
You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful.
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.
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 a while.