2018 CADILLAC CTS air conditioning

Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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4 INTRODUCTION
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that
may be found on the vehicle and what
they mean. See the features in this
manual for information.
9:Airbag Readiness Light
#:Air Conditioning
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$:Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System
I: Cruise Control
`:Do Not Puncture
^:Do Not Service
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
_:Flame/Fire Prohibited
.:Fuel Gauge
+: Fuses
3:Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
j: ISOFIX/LATCH System Child
Restraints
*: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
O:Power
/:Remote Vehicle Start
>:Seat Belt Reminders
7: Tire Pressure Monitor
d:Traction Control/StabiliTrak
a:Under Pressure
M: Windshield Washer Fluid

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IN BRIEF 19
Climate Controls
The climate control buttons on the center stack and on the climate control
display are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation.
Center Stack Climate Controls
1. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls
2. Fan Control
3. OFF (Fan)
4. Driver and Passenger Heated and Ventilated Seats (If Equipped) 5. Recirculation
6. Rear Window Defogger
7. Defrost
8. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
Climate Control Display
1. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls
2. Fan Controls
3. Rear (Rear Climate Control Display, If Equipped)
4. Sync (Synchronize Driver and Passenger Temperature)
5. Recirculation
6. Air Delivery Mode Control
7. Auto (Automatic Operation)
8. A/C (Air Conditioning)
9. On/Off

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Climate Control Display
1. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls
2. Fan Controls
3. Rear (Rear Climate Control Display, If Equipped)
4. Sync (Synchronized Driver and Passenger Temperature)
5. Recirculation
6. Air Delivery Mode Control
7. Auto (Automatic Operation)
8. A/C (Air Conditioning)
9. On/Off Climate Control Display
The fan, air delivery mode, air
conditioning, recirculation, driver and
passenger temperatures, Auto, and
Sync settings can be controlled by
touching CLIMATE on the
infotainment Home Page or the
climate control status display.
A selection can then be made on the
front climate control page displayed.
See the infotainment manual.
Climate Control Status Display
The climate control status display
appears briefly when the climate
control buttons on the center stack are adjusted. Touching the quick
status pane opens the climate
application.
Climate Control Function with Stop/
Start (If Equipped)
The climate control system depends
on other vehicle systems for heat and
power input. The climate control
system will balance stop/start
efficiency with air conditioning
comfort and defog operation. Certain
climate control settings can result in
fewer Auto Stops.
The following climate control settings
result in fewer Auto Stops:
.
Defrost mode
. High fan speed settings
. Extreme temperature settings
For maximum air conditioning
comfort, use the stop/start disable
switch. See “Auto Stop/Start ”under
Starting the Engine 0194.

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Automatic Operation
The system automatically controls the
fan speed, air delivery, air
conditioning, and recirculation in
order to heat or cool the vehicle to the
desired temperature.
When AUTO is lit, all four functions
operate automatically. Each function
can also be manually set and the
selected setting is displayed.
Functions not manually set will
continue to be automatically
controlled, even if the AUTO indicator
is not lit.
For automatic operation:1. Touch or press AUTO on the display or the center stack.
2. Set the temperature. Allow the system time to stabilize. Then
adjust the temperature as needed
for best comfort.
To improve fuel efficiency and to cool
the vehicle faster, recirculation may be
automatically selected in warm
weather. The recirculation light will not come on. Press@to select
recirculation; press it again to select
outside air.
English units can be changed to
metric units through the instrument
cluster. See “Cluster Options Menu ”
under Instrument Cluster 0118.
On/Off : Touch On/Off on the display
or press OFF on the center stack to
turn the fan on or off. When OFF is
selected, the system will prevent
outside air from entering the vehicle.
If on is selected, or any other button
is pressed, the climate control system
will turn on and return to delivering
airf low as set. The temperature
control and air delivery mode can still
be adjusted.
w/x: The temperature can be
adjusted separately for the driver and
the passenger. Press or touch
worx
on the center stack or display to
increase or decrease the temperature.
Press and hold to rapidly increase or
decrease the temperature.
Sync : Touch Sync on the display to
link all climate zone settings to the
driver settings. Adjust the driver side temperature control to change the
linked temperature. When the
passenger settings are adjusted, Sync
is no longer active and the
temperatures are unlinked.
Rear :
If equipped, touch Rear on the
front climate control display to open
the rear climate control display. The
rear climate control settings can now
be adjusted from the front
passenger area.
Manual Operation
9 y/z 9: Press9 yorz 9on the center stack or touch the
display, to increase or decrease the fan
speed. Press and hold the buttons or
the display control to adjust speed
more quickly. Pressing either button
cancels automatic fan control and the
fan can be controlled manually. Press
or touch AUTO on the center stack or
the display to return to automatic
operation.
Air Delivery Mode Control : When
the climate information is displayed,
touch the desired air delivery mode on
the display to change the direction of
the airf low. The selected air delivery

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mode is lit. Touching any of the air
delivery modes cancels automatic air
delivery control and the direction of
the airf low can be controlled
manually.
To change the current mode, select
one of the following:
Y:Air is directed to the instrument
panel outlets.
[: Air is directed to the floor
outlets, with some air to the
windshield and side windows.
\: Air is divided between the
instrument panel outlets and the floor
outlets.
-: Clears the windows of fog or
moisture. Air is directed to the
windshield and floor outlets.
0: Clears the windshield of fog or
frost more quickly. Air is directed to
the windshield. Press
0on the
center stack to turn on or off.
Changing the air delivery mode also
turns off the defrost mode.
A/C : Touch A/C on the display to
turn the automatic air conditioning on
or off. If the fan is turned off, the air conditioner will not run. Outside
temperatures below freezing may also
prevent the air conditioner from
running.
Touch or press AUTO on the display
or center stack to return to automatic
operation, the air conditioner runs as
needed.
Automatic Air Recirculation :
When
the AUTO indicator light is on, the air
is automatically recirculated as
needed to help quickly cool the inside
of the vehicle.
The climate control system may have
a sensor to detect air pollution. When
using automatic air recirculation, the
air quality control system may
operate. To adjust the sensitivity of
the air quality sensor, see “Climate
and Air Quality” underVehicle
Personalization 0144.@:Touch or press@on the
display or center stack to alternate
between recirculating air inside the
vehicle or pulling in outside air. The
indicator light is lit when recirculation
mode is active. This helps to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle or
reduce outside air and odors that
might enter.
Touching or pressing
@cancels
automatic recirculation. Touch or
press AUTO on the display or center
stack to return to automatic
operation; recirculation runs
automatically as needed.
Manual recirculation mode is not
available when in Defrost or Defog
modes.
Auto Defog : The climate control
system may have a sensor to
automatically detect high humidity
inside the vehicle. When high
humidity is detected, the climate
control system may adjust to outside
air supply and turn on the air
conditioner. If the climate control
system does not detect possible
window fogging, it returns to normal
operation. To turn Auto Defog off or
on, see “Climate and Air Quality”
under Vehicle Personalization 0144.

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Operation Tips
.Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves
from air inlets at the base of the
windshield that could block the
flow of air into the vehicle.
. Clear snow off the hood to
improve visibility and help
decrease moisture drawn into the
vehicle.
. Keep the path under the front
seats clear of objects to help
circulate the air inside of the
vehicle more effectively.
. Use of non-GM approved hood
deflectors can adversely affect the
performance of the system. Check
with your dealer before adding
equipment to the outside of the
vehicle.
. Do not attach any devices to the
air vent slats. This restricts airflow
and may cause damage to the air
vents.Maintenance
Passenger Compartment
Air Filter
The filter reduces dust, pollen, and
other airborne irritants from outside
air that is pulled into the vehicle. The
filter should be replaced as part of
routine scheduled maintenance. See
Maintenance Schedule 0339.
See your dealer regarding replacement
of the filter.
Service
All vehicles have a label underhood
that identifies the refrigerant used in
the vehicle. The refrigerant system
should only be serviced by trained and
certified technicians. The air
conditioning evaporator should never
be repaired or replaced by one from a
salvage vehicle. It should only be
replaced by a new evaporator to
ensure proper and safe operation. During service, all refrigerants should
be reclaimed with proper equipment.
Venting refrigerants directly to the
atmosphere is harmful to the
environment and may also create
unsafe conditions based on inhalation,
combustion, frostbite, or other
health-based concerns.

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Engine Overheating
The vehicle has an indicator to warn
of the engine overheating.
If the decision is made not to lift the
hood when this warning appears, get
service help right away. SeeRoadside
Service 0361.
If the decision is made to lift the
hood, make sure the vehicle is parked
on a level surface.
Then check to see if the engine
cooling fan is running. If the engine is
overheating, the fan should be
running. If it is not, do not continue
to run the engine. Have the vehicle
serviced.
Caution
Do not run the engine if there is a
leak in the engine cooling system.
This can cause a loss of all coolant
and can damage the system and
vehicle. Have any leaks fixed
right away.
If Steam Is Coming from the
Engine Compartment
{Warning
Steam and scalding liquids from a
hot cooling system are under
pressure. Turning the pressure cap,
even a little, can cause them to
come out at high speed and you
could be burned. Never turn the cap
when the cooling system, including
the pressure cap, is hot. Wait for
the cooling system and pressure
cap to cool.
If Steam Is Coming from the
Engine Compartment with No
Overheat Warning
(V-Series Only)
The V-Series hood vent is functional,
and will allow water from rain and car
washes to enter the engine
compartment and contact hot
surfaces. If steam is seen coming from
the hood vent with no accompanying
overheat warning, no action is
required.
If No Steam Is Coming from the
Engine Compartment
If an engine overheat warning is
displayed but no steam can be seen or
heard, the problem may not be too
serious. Sometimes the engine can get
a little too hot when the vehicle:
. Climbs a long hill on a hot day.
. Stops after high-speed driving.
. Idles for long periods in traffic.
If the overheat warning is displayed
with no sign of steam: 1. Turn the air conditioning off.
2. Turn the heater on to the highest temperature and to the highest
fan speed. Open the windows as
necessary.
3. When it is safe to do so, pull off the road, shift to P (Park) or
N (Neutral) and let the
engine idle.
If the overheat warning no longer
displays, the vehicle can be driven.
Continue to drive the vehicle slowly
for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe
vehicle distance from the vehicle in

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FusesUsage
22 Driver motorized seat belt
26 –
27 –/Heated seat 2
28 –/Reverse lock out
29 Adaptive forward lighting, Automatic
headlamp leveling/
Pedestrian protection
30 –
31 Passenger window switch
32 –
33 Sunroof
34 Front wiper
35 Steering column lock
36 Rear bussed electrical center/Ignition
37 –/Malfunction
Indicator Lamp/
Ignition
38 Aeroshutter Fuses
Usage
39 O2 sensor/Emissions
40 Ignition coil even/O2 sensor
41 Ignition coil odd
42 Engine control module
43 –
44 –
45 Washer
48 Instrument panel/ Body/Ignition
49 Fuel system control module/Ignition
50 Heated steering wheel
51 Engine control module/Ignition
52 Transmission control module/Ignition
53 Coolant pump
55 – Fuses
Usage
56 Transmission control module
64 Adaptive headlamp leveling
65 Left HID headlamp
66 Right HID headlamp
67 Left/Right high-beam headlamp
68 Headlamp leveling motor
69 Horn
71 Cooling fan
72 Starter 2
73 Brake vacuum pump
74 Starter 1
75 Air conditioning clutch
76 –
Relays Usage
8 Headlamp washer
23 Wiper control