climate control CADILLAC CT4 2020 User Guide

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charge. It then adjusts the voltage for
best performance and extended life of
the battery.
When the battery's state of charge is
low, the voltage is raised slightly to
quickly bring the charge back up.
When the state of charge is high, the
voltage is lowered slightly to prevent
overcharging. If the vehicle has a
voltmeter gauge or a voltage display
on the Driver Information Center
(DIC), you may see the voltage move
up or down. This is normal. If there is
a problem, an alert will be displayed.
The battery can be discharged at idle
if the electrical loads are very high.
This is true for all vehicles. This is
because the generator (alternator)
may not be spinning fast enough at
idle to produce all the power that is
needed for very high electrical loads.
A high electrical load occurs when
several of the following are on, such
as: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps,
rear window defogger, climate control
fan at high speed, heated seats, engine
cooling fans, and loads plugged into
accessory power outlets.EPM works to prevent excessive
discharge of the battery. It does this
by balancing the generator's output
and the vehicle's electrical needs.
It can increase engine idle speed to
generate more power, whenever
needed. It can temporarily reduce the
power demands of some accessories.
Normally, these actions occur in steps
or levels, without being noticeable. In
rare cases at the highest levels of
corrective action, this action may be
noticeable to the driver. If so, a DIC
message might be displayed. If a
battery message is displayed, it is
recommended that the driver reduce
the electrical loads as much as
possible. See
Driver Information Center
(DIC) 0109.
Battery Power Protection
The battery saver feature is designed
to protect the vehicle's battery.
If some interior lamps are left on and
the ignition is turned off, the battery
rundown protection system
automatically turns the lamp off after
some time.
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver
The exterior lamps turn off about
10 minutes after the ignition is turned
off, if the parking lamps or headlamps
have been manually left on. This
protects against draining the battery.
To restart the 10-minute timer, turn
the exterior lamp control to the
O
position and then back to the;or
2position.
To keep the lamps on for more than
10 minutes, the ignition must be on or
in ACC/ACCESSORY.

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Climate Controls
Climate Control Systems
Dual Automatic Climate ControlSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Air Vents
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment AirFilter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Climate Control Systems
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
The climate control buttons on the center stack and on the climate control
display are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation system.
Center Stack Climate Controls
1. ON/OFF (Power)
2. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
3. Air Delivery Mode Control
4. Driver Temperature Controls
5. Fan Control
6. Passenger Temperature Controls 7. A/C (Air Conditioning)
8. Recirculation
9. SYNC (Synchronized
Temperature)
10. Defrost
11. Rear Window Defogger

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Climate Control Display
1. Driver and PassengerTemperature Displays
2. Fan Control
3. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls
4. Sync (Synchronized Temperature)
5. Recirculation
6. Air Delivery Mode Control
7. Auto (Automatic Operation)
8. A/C (Air Conditioning)
9. On/Off (Power) The fan speed, air delivery mode, air
conditioning, driver and passenger
temperatures, and Sync settings can
be controlled by touching CLIMATE
icon on the infotainment Home Page
or the climate button in the
application tray. 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 center stack
climate controls are adjusted.
Climate Control Influence on
Fuel Economy
The climate control system depends
on other vehicle systems for heat and
power input. Certain climate control
settings can lead to higher fuel usage.
The following climate control settings
use more fuel:
. MAX air conditioning mode
. Defrost mode
. Extreme temperature settings,
such as 15° C (60° F) or 32° C
(90° F)
. High fan speed settings
To help reduce fuel usage:
. Use the full automatic control as
described under “Automatic
Operation.”
. Select a temperature setting that
is higher in hot weather and lower
in cold weather.
. Turn off the air conditioning when
it is not needed.
. Only use defrost to clear the
windows.

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Automatic Operation
The system automatically controls the
following four functions to heat or
cool the vehicle to the desired
temperature:
.Fan Speed
. Air Delivery Mode
. Air Conditioning
. Recirculation
When the AUTO indicator light is lit,
all four functions are operating
automatically. Each function can be
manually set and the selected setting
will be shown. This cancels full
automatic operation and the AUTO
indicator light turns off. Functions
that are not manually set will
continue to be automatically
controlled, although the AUTO
indicator light will not be lit.
To place the system in
automatic mode: 1. Press AUTO.
2. Set the driver and passenger temperature. To find your comfort setting,
start with 22 °C (72 °F) and 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 when automatically controlled.
Press
@to manually select
recirculation; press it again to select
outside air.
Do not cover the solar sensor on the
top of the instrument panel near the
windshield. This sensor regulates air
temperature based on sun load. See
“Sensors ”later in this section.
Manual Operation
On/Off : Press to turn the climate
control system on or off. When the
system is off, outside air will be
prevented from entering the vehicle.
When the system is on or a button is
pressed, the climate control system
will turn on and deliver airf low per
the current setting.
9: Press button up or down to
increase or decrease the fan speed.
Press AUTO to return to automatic
operation.
Driver and Passenger Temperature
Control : The temperature can be
adjusted separately for the driver and
passenger.
Press button up or down to increase
or decrease the driver or passenger
temperature setting.
The driver side or passenger side
temperature display shows the
temperature setting increasing or
decreasing.
SYNC : Press to link the passenger
and rear climate temperature settings,
if equipped, to the driver setting. The
SYNC indicator light will turn on.
When the passenger or rear climate
temperature settings are adjusted, the
SYNC indicator light is off.
Air Delivery Mode Control : Press
Y,
[, orzto change the direction of
the airf low. An indicator light comes

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on in the selected mode button.
Multiple buttons can be selected
simultaneously.
Changing the mode cancels the
automatic operation and the system
goes into manual mode. Press AUTO
to return to automatic operation.
z:This mode clears the windows of
fog or moisture. Air is directed to the
windshield and side window vents.
The system automatically forces
outside air into the vehicle and the air
conditioning compressor will run,
unless the outside temperature is
close to freezing.
Y: Air is directed to the instrument
panel outlets.
[: Air is directed to the floor
outlets, with some to the windshield,
side window outlets, and second row
floor outlets.
0: Press to clear the windshield of
fog or frost more quickly. Air is
directed to the windshield and the
side window vents. The air conditioning compressor also comes
on, unless the outside temperature is
below freezing.
Do not drive the vehicle until all
windows are clear.
See
Air Vents 0139.
A/C : Press to turn the air
conditioning system on or off. An
indicator light comes on to show that
the air conditioning is enabled. If the
fan is turned off, the air conditioner
will not run. The A/C light will stay on
even if the outside temperatures are
below freezing.
@: Press to turn on recirculation.
An indicator light comes on. Air is
recirculated to quickly cool the inside
of the vehicle. It can also be used to
help reduce outside air and odors that
enter the vehicle. The air conditioning
compressor also comes on when this
mode is activated.
Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a
warming grid to remove fog from the
rear window.
K: Press to turn the rear window
defogger on or off. An indicator light
on the button comes on to show that
the rear window defogger is on.
The rear window defogger only works
when the ignition is on. The defogger
turns off if the ignition is turned to
off or ACC/ACCESSORY.
Caution
Using a razor blade or sharp object
to clear the inside rear window can
damage the rear window defogger.
Repairs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. Do not clear
the inside rear window with sharp
objects.
Heated Mirror : If equipped with
heated outside mirrors, the mirrors
heat to help clear fog or frost from the
surface of the mirror when the rear
window defog button is pressed. See
Heated Mirrors 027.
Remote Start Climate Control
Operation : If equipped with remote
start, the climate control system may

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run when the vehicle is started
remotely. The rear defog may come on
during remote start based on cold
ambient conditions. The rear defog
indicator light does not come on
during a remote start.
If equipped, the heated seats will turn
on if it is cold outside or the
ventilated seats will turn on if it is hot
outside. The heated and ventilated
seat indicator lights may not come on
during a remote start. If equipped, the
heated steering wheel will come on in
a remote start if it is cold outside. The
heated steering wheel indicator light
may not come on.
Ionizer :If equipped with an ionizer,
this feature helps to clean the air
inside the vehicle and remove
contaminants such as pollen, odors,
and dust. If the climate control
system is on and the ionizer is
enabled, the ionizer status indicator
will be lit on the climate control
display. To turn the ionizer on or off,
see Climate and Air Quality under
Vehicle Personalization 0116.Sensors
The solar sensor, located in the
defrost grille in the middle of the
instrument panel, monitors the solar
heat. Do not cover the solar sensor or
the system will not work properly.
There is also an exterior temperature
sensor behind the front grille. This
sensor reads the outside air
temperature and helps maintain the
temperature inside the vehicle. Any
cover on the front of the vehicle,
could cause a false reading in the
displayed temperature. The climate control system uses the
information from these sensors to
maintain comfort settings by
adjusting the outlet temperature, fan
speed, and air delivery mode. The
system may also supply cooler air to
the side of the vehicle facing the sun.
The recirculation mode will also be
used as needed to maintain cool
outlet temperatures.

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Air Vents
Adjustable air vents are in the center
and on the sides of the instrument
panel, and on the rear of the center
console storage.
Move the slider knobs to change the
direction of or to close off the airf low.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 0303.
See your dealer regarding replacement
of the filter.

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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.
The air conditioning system requires
periodic maintenance. See
Maintenance Schedule
0303.

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Forward Collision Alert (FCA)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . 217
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . 217
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . 219
Fuel
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Recommended Fuel (LSY 2.0L L4 Turbo Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Recommended Fuel (L3B 2.7L L4 Turbo Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . . . . . 222
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Trailer Towing
General Towing Information . . . . 225
Driving Characteristics andTowing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 231
Driving Information
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel mileage.
Here are some driving tips to get the
best fuel economy possible:
. Set the climate controls to the
desired temperature after the
engine is started, or turn them off
when not required.
. Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
. Brake gradually and avoid abrupt
stops.
. Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.
. When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use
cruise control.
. Always follow posted speed limits
or drive more slowly when
conditions require.
. Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.

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.Combine several trips into a
single trip.
. Replace the vehicle's tires with the
same TPC Spec number molded
into the tire's sidewall near
the size.
. Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.
Distracted Driving
Distraction comes in many forms and
can take your focus from the task of
driving. Exercise good judgment and
do not let other activities divert your
attention away from the road. Many
local governments have enacted laws
regarding driver distraction. Become
familiar with the local laws in
your area.
To avoid distracted driving, keep your
eyes on the road, keep your hands on
the steering wheel, and focus your
attention on driving.
.Do not use a phone in demanding
driving situations. Use a
hands-free method to place or
receive necessary phone calls. .
Watch the road. Do not read, take
notes, or look up information on
phones or other electronic devices.
. Designate a front seat passenger
to handle potential distractions.
. Become familiar with vehicle
features before driving, such as
programming favorite radio
stations and adjusting climate
control and seat settings. Program
all trip information into any
navigation device prior to driving.
. Wait until the vehicle is parked to
retrieve items that have fallen to
the floor.
. Stop or park the vehicle to tend to
children.
. Keep pets in an appropriate carrier
or restraint.
. Avoid stressful conversations
while driving, whether with a
passenger or on a cell phone.
{Warning
Taking your eyes off the road too
long or too often could cause a
crash resulting in injury or death.
Focus your attention on driving.
Refer to the infotainment manual for
more information on using that
system and the navigation system,
if equipped, including pairing and
using a cell phone.
Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means “always
expect the unexpected.” The first step
in driving defensively is to wear the
seat belt. See Seat Belts044.
. Assume that other road users
(pedestrians, bicyclists, and other
drivers) are going to be careless
and make mistakes. Anticipate
what they may do and be ready.
. Allow enough following distance
between you and the driver in
front of you.
. Focus on the task of driving.