2011 CADILLAC DTS climate settings

Black plate (7,1)Cadillac DTS Owner Manual - 2011
Remote Vehicle Start
The remote vehicle starting feature allows you to start
the engine from outside of the vehicle. It also starts up
the vehicle's automatic climate control system. When
the remote start system is active, the climate control
system will heat and cool the inside of the vehicle
according to the previous settings of the system before
turning the vehicle off. The rear window defogger will
be turned on by the climate control system when it is
cold outside. If the vehicle has heated seats, they
will also turn on when it is cold outside. SeeHeated
and Ventilated Seats
on page 2‑5for additional
information. Cooled seats are not activated during a
remote start. Normal operation of the climate control
system will return after the key is turned to ON/RUN.
See Dual Climate Control System on page 4‑34.
Laws in some communities may restrict the use of
remote starters. For example, some laws may require a
person using remote start to have the vehicle in view
when doing so. Check local regulations for any
requirements on remote starting of vehicles.
Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle is low
on fuel. Your vehicle may run out of fuel.
If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the RKE
transmitter functions will have an increased range of
operation. However, the range may be less while the
vehicle is running. There are other conditions which can affect the
performance of the transmitter, see
Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation
on page 3‑4for
additional information.
/ (Remote Start): This button will be on the RKE
transmitter if you have remote start.
To start the vehicle using the remote start feature:
1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press and release the transmitter's lock button, then immediately press and hold the transmitter's
remote start button until the turn signal lights
flash or if the vehicle's lights are not visible, press
and hold the remote start button for at least
four seconds. Pressing the remote start button
again after the vehicle has started will turn off the
ignition.
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn
on and remain on while the vehicle is running. The
vehicle's doors will be locked.
3. If it is the first remote start since the vehicle has been driven, repeat these steps, while the engine
is still running, to extend the engine running time
by 10 minutes. Remote start can be extended
one time.
After entering the vehicle during a remote start, insert
and turn the key to ON/RUN to drive the vehicle.
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Dual Climate Control System for Vehicles with RearClimate Control
A. Fan Control
B. Display
C. Air Delivery Mode Control
D. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls E. Air Conditioning
F. Outside Air or AUX
G. Recirculation H. PASS (Passenger Climate Control)
I. Rear Window Defogger
Automatic Operation
AUTO9(Automatic Fan): When this position is
selected on the fan control, the system adjusts the fan
speed. To use automatic operation:
1. Turn the fan control to the AUTO position.
2. Turn the air delivery mode to the AUTO position.
3. Adjust the temperature to a comfortable setting between 21°C (68°F) and 26°C (78°F).
Choosing the coldest or warmest temperature
setting will not cause the system to heat or cool
any faster. In cold weather, the system will start
at reduced fan speeds to avoid blowing cold air
into the vehicle until warmer air is available. The
system starts out blowing air at the floor but may
change modes automatically as the vehicle warms
up to maintain the chosen temperature setting. The
length of time needed to warm the interior depends
on the outside temperature and temperature of the
vehicle.
4. Wait 20 to 30 minutes for the system to stabilize in order for the system to regulate automatically.
Then adjust the temperature as necessary to find
your comfort setting.
Do not cover the solar sensor located in the center of
the instrument panel near the windshield. For more
information on the solar sensor, see “Sensors”later in
this section.
After the vehicle is started, the display shows the
interior temperature settings and the outside
temperature.
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If the AUTO position is selected on the fan or mode
control, the system automatically controls the air
conditioning compressor. The A/C compressor will run
automatically even at cool outside temperatures in order
to dehumidify the air. The A/C indicator light is lit when
the system is operating automatically, even at near
freezing outside temperatures. Press
#on the fan
control to turn off the A/C. For improved window
clearing performance in defog or defrost modes, the
A/C compressor runs automatically.
h(AUTO RECIRCULATION): If the AUTO position is
selected on either the fan or air delivery mode control,
the system automatically controls the air inlet to supply
fresh outside air or recirculate the interior air to cool the
car faster. The light on the recirculation button will come
on when the system changes to recirculation. Outside
air can be forced by pressing
hwhen the light is lit.
For vehicles without rear climate controls, press
:to
force outside air. The next time AUTO fan or mode is
selected, the air inlet will reset back to AUTO operation.
Manual Operation
9(Off): Turns the entire climate control system off.
Outside air still enters the vehicle and is directed to the
floor. The airflow direction and temperature can be
adjusted, as indicated below.
If the temperature is adjusted while the system is off,
the display will light to show the current settings.
w x(Driver's Temperature Controls): Press the up
or down buttons next to the fan control to manually
increase or decrease the temperature inside the
vehicle.
w x(Passenger's Temperature Controls): Press the
up or down buttons next to the air delivery mode control
to manually increase or decrease the temperature for
the front passenger. If the passenger climate control
system is off, pressing one of these buttons turns it on.
9(Fan Control): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise
to increase or decrease the fan speed. Turning this
control completely counterclockwise will turn on the
automatic fan operation. If the airflow seems low when
the fan speed is at the highest setting, the passenger
compartment air filter may need to be replaced. See
Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 4‑42.
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The rear climate control system is located on the back
of the center console.A. Display
B. Fan Control C. Temperature Control
D. Air Delivery Mode Control
AUX (Auxiliary): Press the AUX button located on
the front climate control panel to turn the rear climate
control system on or off. When turned on the rear
system operates in automatic mode and the
temperature settings selected for the front climate
control panel will also be selected for the rear
passengers. To adjust the rear climate control system, the rear
passenger can select a different temperature, mode
or fan speed. Whenever the rear passengers have
adjusted settings on the rear climate control system,
the AUX light is lit on the front climate control system.
When the front climate control system is turned off or in
defrost mode, the rear climate control system is turned
off. The rear system will turn back on once another front
mode is selected.
For more information on how to use the front climate
control system, see
Dual Climate Control System
on
page 4‑34. For more information on the air outlets, see
Outlet Adjustment on page 4‑40.
Automatic Operation
« A ª(Fan Control): Press until AUTO appears
on the display to place the system in automatic mode.
When automatic operation is active, the system
automatically controls the fan speed. If in auto fan
mode, pressing the up arrow button will cancel
automatic operation and places the system in manual
mode. If in auto mode, pressing the down arrow will
turn the rear climate control system off.
« Nª(Air Delivery Mode Control): Press until
AUTO appears on the display to place the system in
automatic mode. When automatic operation is active,
the system controls the air delivery mode.
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