CADILLAC CATERA 1997 1.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Comfort Controls
This section tells you how to make your air system work
for you. Your comfort control system uses
ozone-friendly
R- 134a refrigerant.
You can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in
your Catera. Guidelines for using these systems are
found later
in this section.
Electronic Climate Control (ECC)
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Fan Button
The button with the fan symbol adjusts the fan speed.
Press the
up arrow to increase fan speed and the down
arrow to decrease fan speed.
Driver’s Side Temperature Knob
The driver’s side TEMP/AUTO knob adjusts the air
temperature coming through the system. Turn the
TEMP/AUTO knob clockwise to increase the
temperature and counterclockwise to decrease the
temperature. Pressing this knob puts the climate control
system in an automatic mode. For more information, see
“Automatic Operation” later in this section.
Passenger’s Side Temperature Knob
The right front passenger can control the temperature
of heated air for hisher own zone, independent from
the driver’s temperature setting. The passenger’s
temperature can be set anywhere between 60
“F ( 16°C)
and
90°F (32°C).
To turn the system on, press the passenger’s side
TEMP/AUTO knob. Rotate the knob clockwise to
increase temperature and counterclockwise to decrease.
Pressing the knob again turns off the dual-zone function
and returns the system
to the one-zone function, where
the driver controls the climate.

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The outside temperature is always displayed when your
vehicle's ignition is on. If the outside temperature
display begins to flash, this means that icy road
conditions are possible. Adjust your driving if needed.
The display will flash for about
30 seconds and then
remain
on steady.
Mode Button
Press this button to deliver air through the floor, middle,
side or windshield outlets. The climate control system
will stay in the selected ECC mode until the MODE
button is pressed again or until the TEMP/AUTO knob
is pressed. Press the up or down arrow to see the
available modes.
EnglisWetric Display
You can change the temperature display from English
(degrees Fahrenheit) to metric (degrees Celsius) by
pressing and holding the driver's side TEMP/AUTO
knob for approximately three seconds. Repeat the
process to change back to English from metric.
Automatic Operation
Pressing the driver's side TEMP/AUTO knob sets the
system for automatic operation. Once the system
is set,
sensors will control the air delivery mode. Air will come
from the floor, middle, side
or windshield outlets. The
fan speed will vary as the system maintains the selected
temperature setting. (All previous manually set mode
settings will change back to a fully automatic mode
when the climate control system is turned on this way.)
Be careful not to put anything over the solar sensor
located in
the middle of the instrument panel near the
windshield. This sensor
is used by the automatic system
to regulate temperature.
To find your comfort zone, start with the
75 OF (24" C j
setting and allow about 20 minutes for the system to
regulate. Adjust the temperature if necessary. If you
choose
60°F (1 6"C), the system will remain at that
maximum cooling setting and will not regulate
fan
speed. If you choose the temperature of 90°F (32°C)'
the system will remain at that maximum heating setting
and will not regulate fan speed. Choosing either
maximum setting will not cause the system to heat or
cool any faster.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine In cold weather, when the system senses the need for
heat, airflow will be directed out of the floor outlets.
As
the interior temperature approaches a desired setting, the
blower speed will decrease.
To maintain interior
comfort, the airflow may move to the instrument panel
air outlets and floor outlets (bi-level mode). On bright
sunny days in cold weather, the airflow may come out of
the air conditioning outlets
(AC mode) to maintain
comfort and prevent stuffiness.
If your vehicle is sitting out on a hot day and you have it
set for automatic operation, the
air will first flow out of the
floor
air outlets during cool down. That is normal. This is
to expel hot
air from the air outlets. As the air is cooled,
the airflow will move through the
air conditioning outlets.
To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather, the system will
delay turning on
the fan until warm air is available. The
length of delay depends on the outside
air temperature,
engine coolant temperature
or the time since the engine
was last started.
As the coolant warms up, the blower fan
speed will gradually increase and air will flow from the
heater outlets, with some airflow to the windshield to prevent fogging under most normal conditions.
If you leave your vehicle, the system will remember the
control setting the next time you start your engine,
except for recirculation and defrost. Each ignition cycle
cancels recirculation.
Manual Operation
You may manually adjust the air delivery mode or
fan speed.
'# HEATERDEFROST: This setting directs air to
the floor outlets and toward the windshield.
3 AC: This setting directs airflow through the middle
instrument
panel outlets.
'!! BI-LEVEL: This setting directs air into your
vehicle in two ways. Cool air is directed to the upper
portion
of your body through the middle instrument
panel outlets while warmed air is directed to the floor.
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HEATER: This setting directs warmed air through
the floor outlets. Some warm air is diverted to the
windshield to minimize fogging.
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.

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TEMP/AUTO knob to set the fan speed for automatic
operation. At this setting, the fan speed is automatically
controlled. If it is cold outside, the blower may not run
in the maximum high fan speed right away. The system
checks the temperature of the engine coolant to assure it
is warm enough to provide heat. When the engine
coolant is warm, the controller allows the fan to
gradually increase to a higher speed. This prevents cold
air from blowing into the passenger compartment. If you
want the blower fan at a high speed, press the up arrow
button until you reach the highest position of the display.
If you want the blower fan at a low speed, press the
down arrow button until the lowest position is displayed.
ON/OFF: Press this button to turn the system off.
Press this button again to turn the system back on.
Turning the climate control system on in this way
will recall all previous manually set mode settings.
If the system is turned on by pushing the driver’s
TEMP/AUTO knob for automatic operation, all
of the
previous manually set mode settings will be changed
back to the fully automatic mode.
AC: Press this button to turn the air conditioning on and
off. The system will cool and dehumidify the air inside
the vehicle. In the automatic operation
mode, the display
will show
AC OFF when the air conditioning has been
turned
off.
RECIRCULATION: Press this button to limit the
amount of fresh air entering your vehicle. This is helpful
when you are trying to cool the air quickly or limit
odors
entering your vehicle. In the automatic operation mode,
the system will use recirculation as necessary to cool the
air. Pressing the recirculation button will change the
operation to a manual mode and the air will recirculate
non-stop. Press this button again to turn
off the
recirculation feature.
If you notice the windows fogging, press the
recirculation button to exit the recirculation mode.
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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.
The climate control system will cool and dehumidify the
air inside the vehicle. While
in the automatic operation
mode, the system will use recirculation as necessary to
cool the
air. You may also need to adjust the interior
temperature. Turn either TEMP/AUTO knob clockwise
to increase the temperature and counterclockwise to
decrease temperature. Adjust the fan speed as needed.
In order to obtain the maximum cool setting, both the
driver’s and passenger’s TEMP/AUTO knobs must be
turned to 60°F (16°C).
Adjust the interior temperature to your comfort level
by turning either TEMP/AUTO knob clockwise to
increase temperature
and counterclockwise to decrease
temperature. If the fan speed needs adjusting, press the
up or down arrow.
Outside air will be brought in and sent through the floor
outlets. The heater works best if you keep the windows
closed while using it.
In order to obtain the maximum heat setting, both the
driver’s and passenger’s TEMFVAUTO knobs must be
turned to
90°F (32°C).
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The Catera’s 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 dial located
on each side
of the outlets to the “0” position. The
direction
of airflow for the rear seats can also be
adjusted. Move the center control dial between each
vent
up or down to adjust the airflow from low to high.
Rotate the dial to the
“0” position to stop airflow. Move
the lever
in the center of each vent to direct airflow
toward the upper or floor outlets.
The airflow temperature from the rear outlets
is the
same as the driver’s temperature setting.
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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 outlets 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.
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
This ventilation system includes an air filter that helps to
remove dust, pollen, etc. from the air flowing into your
vehicle. A restriction in the airflow coming into the
passenger compartment could be the result of dirt
in the filter. For information about changing the filter,
see “Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement”
in
the Index. See the Maintenance Schedule booklet for
when to change the filter.
Defrosting
Use defrost to remove fog or ice from the windshield
quickly in extremely humid or cold conditions.
Press the defrost button on the control panel and adjust
the fan speed
to the highest position. Make sure that the
side air vents are opened. Rotate both TEMP/AUTO
knobs clockwise as needed to adjust the temperature.
To warm the foot area while in defrost, press the
MODE button until the heateddefrost symbol appears
(see “Manual Operation” earlier in this section).
Note that recirculation is not available in the
defrost mode.
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The lines you see on the
rear window warm the
glass. With your vehicle’s
engine running, press this
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 about 15 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.
A udio Systems
rour Catera audio system has been designed to operate
easily and give years
of listening pleasure. You will get
the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself
with it first. Find out what your Catera system can do
and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you’re
getting the most out
of the advanced engineering that
went into it.
Setting the Clock
Press and hold HR or MN until the time display begins
to change. Release the button as you get close to the
correct time. The time may be set anytime the clock is
displayed. There
is a two-second delay before the clock
goes into time-set mode.
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and Optional Compact Disc Player DSPL: Press this button to display the station
being played.
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BAND:
Press this button to select AM, FM1 or FM2
and preset stations.
SEEK-TUNE: Press and release this button to seek
to the next higher or lower radio station. Pressing and
holding this button until a chime sounds puts the radio
in a tune mode. In
this mode, higher or lower radio
stations are advanced
to in small increments until the
SEEK-TUNE button is released. Tuning stops when
you release
this button. If you press and hold the
SEEK-TUNE button again within five seconds of being
in the tune mode, tuning will continue. Waiting longer
than five seconds places the radio back in the seek mode.
SCAN: Press this button and SCAN will appear on the
For information on the compact disc player, see "Trunk
display. Use SCAN to listen to stations for a few
Mounted
CD Changer'' later in this section.
seconds. The radio will go to a station, stop for a few
Playing the Radio
PWRNOL:
Press this knob lightly to release it from its
stored position. The system will
turn on. Press the knob
again to
turn the system off. To increase volume, turn the
knob clockwise.
Turn it counterclockwise to decrease
volume. The volume level will appear
on the display. seconds,
then
go on to the next station. Press this button
again
to stop scanning.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let
you return
to your favorite stations. You can set up to
18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2). Just:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press BAND to select AM, FM1 or FM2.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons until
you hear a chime. The sound will mute. When it
returns, release the button. Whenever you press that
numbered button, the station you set will return.
5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
PRESET SCAN: Press and hold SCAN for two to three
seconds until PRESET SCAN appears on the display to
listen to each of your preset stations for a few seconds
(factory presets which have not been reprogrammed
with your stations will be ignored). The radio will go
to the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons,
stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next preset
station. Press SCAN again
to stop scanning. If a preset
station has weak reception, the radio will not stop at the
preset station.
Setting the Tone
BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the
knob clockwise
to increase and counterclockwise to
decrease bass.
TREB: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the
knob clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to
decrease treble.
If a station is weak or noisy, you may
want to decrease the treble.
Push these knobs back into their stored positions
when
you’re not using them.
Adjusting the Speakers
BAL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the
knob clockwise to adjust sound to the right speakers
and counterclockwise for
the left speakers. The middle
position balances the sound between the speakers.
FADE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the
knob clockwise to adjust the sound to the front speakers
and counterclockwise for the rear speakers. The middle
position balances the sound between the speakers.
Push these knobs back into their stored positions when
you’re not using them.
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