climate control CADILLAC CTS 2019 User Guide

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46 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
{Warning
A convex mirror can make things,
like other vehicles, look farther
away than they really are. If you cut
too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on the right.
Check the inside mirror or glance
over your shoulder before changing
lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex
shaped. A convex mirror's surface is
curved so more can be seen from the
driver seat.
Manual Mirrors
If equipped, push the tab forward for
daytime use and pull it rearward for
nighttime use to avoid glare of the
headlamps from behind.
Power Mirrors
Controls for the outside power mirrors
are on the driver door.
To adjust each mirror: 1. Press L or R to select the driver or passenger side mirror.
2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move the mirror up,
down, right, or left.
3. Adjust each mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area
behind it can be seen.
4. Return the selector switch to the center position.
Memory Mirrors
The vehicle may have memory
mirrors. See Memory Seats 061.
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
The vehicle may have SBZA. See Side
Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) 0238.
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
The vehicle may have LCA. Lane
Change Alert (LCA) 0238.
Folding Mirrors
Manual Folding Mirrors
The mirrors can be folded inward
toward the vehicle to prevent damage
when going through an automatic car
wash. Push the mirror outward to
return it to the original position.
Heated Mirrors
If equipped with heated mirrors:
K:The rear window defogger also
heats the outside mirrors.
See Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0168.

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64 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS
If equipped, the buttons are near the
climate controls on the center stack.
To operate, the engine must be
running.
Press
Jorzto heat the driver or
passenger seat cushion and seatback.
Press
Cor{to ventilate the driver
or passenger seat.
Press the button once for the highest
setting. With each press of the button,
the seat will change to the next lower
setting, and then to the off setting. The indicator lights next to the
buttons indicate three for the highest
setting and one for the lowest. If the
front heated seats are on high, the
level may automatically be lowered
after approximately 30 minutes.
When this feature is off, the heated
and ventilated seat symbols on the
buttons are white. A ventilated seat
has a fan that pulls or pushes air
through the seat. The air is not
cooled. When a heated seat is turned
on, the symbol turns red. When a
ventilated seat is turned on, the
symbol turns blue.
The passenger seat may take longer to
heat up.
Auto Heated and Ventilated Seats
If the vehicle is equipped with auto
heated or ventilated seats, and the
engine is running, this feature will
automatically activate the heated or
ventilated seats at the level required
by the vehicle's interior temperature.
The active high, medium, low, or off
heated or ventilated seat level will be
indicated by the manual heated and
ventilated seat buttons on the center
stack. Use the manual heated and
ventilated seat buttons on the center
stack to turn auto heated or ventilated
seats off. If the passenger seat is
unoccupied, the auto heated or
ventilated seats feature will not
activate that seat. The auto heated
and ventilated seats feature can be
programmed to always be enabled
when the vehicle is on. If equipped
with a heated steering wheel, the auto
heated steering wheel activation will
follow the heated seat auto activation
and the heated wheel indicator will
follow the state of the steering
wheel heat.
See
Vehicle Personalization 0145.

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With the engine running, pressMor
Lto heat the left or right outboard
seat cushion. An indicator on the
climate control display appears when
this feature is on.
Press the button once for the highest
setting. With each press of the button,
the heated seat changes to the next
lower setting, and then the off setting.
Three lights indicate the highest
setting, and one light indicates the
lowest. If the heated seats are on high,
the level may automatically be
lowered after approximately
30 minutes.
Rear Seat
Pass-Through Door
The vehicle has a rear seat
pass-through door in the center of the
rear seatback. Fold down the center
armrest and pull the lever all the way
down to release the door.
The pass-through door can be locked
or unlocked using the knob on the
back of the door. Open the trunk to
access the lock. Turn the knob toward
Qto lock the door or away fromQto
unlock the door.
Seat Belts
This section describes how to use seat
belts properly, and some things not
to do.
{Warning
Do not let anyone ride where a seat
belt cannot be worn properly. In a
crash, if you or your passenger(s)
are not wearing seat belts, injuries
can be much worse than if you are
wearing seat belts. You can be
seriously injured or killed by hitting
things inside the vehicle harder or
by being ejected from the vehicle.
In addition, anyone who is not
buckled up can strike other
passengers in the vehicle.
It is extremely dangerous to ride in
a cargo area, inside or outside of a
vehicle. In a collision, passengers
riding in these areas are more likely
to be seriously injured or killed. Do
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106 STORAGE
Storage
Storage Compartments
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . 106
Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . . . . 106
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . 107
Additional Storage Features
Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Storage Compartments
{Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp objects
in storage compartments. In a
crash, these objects may cause the
cover to open and could result in
injury.
Instrument Panel Storage
Touch the bottom of the climate
control system panel until the door
automatically starts to open. The
storage area may contain a USB port.
See the infotainment manual.
Keep the storage area door closed
while driving.
Touch the bottom of the climate
control system again until the door
automatically starts to close.
Glove Box
To open, press the button. Close the
glove box manually.

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An indicator light on the outlet turns
on to show it is in use. The light
comes on when the ignition is on,
equipment requiring less than 150
watts is plugged into the outlet, and
no system fault is detected.
The indicator light does not come on
when the ignition is off or if the
equipment is not fully seated into the
outlet.
If equipment is connected using more
than 150 watts or a system fault is
detected, a protection circuit shuts off
the power supply and the indicator
light turns off. To reset the circuit,
unplug the item and plug it back in or
turn the Retained Accessory Power(RAP) off and then back on. See
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
0198.
The power restarts when equipment
using 150 watts or less is plugged into
the outlet and a system fault is not
detected.
The power outlet is not designed for
the following and may not work
properly, if this equipment is
plugged in:
. Equipment with high initial peak
wattage such as:
compressor-driven refrigerators
and electric power tools
. Other equipment requiring an
extremely stable power supply
such as: microcomputer-controlled
electric blankets, touch sensor
lamps, etc.
. Medical equipment.
Wireless Charging
The vehicle may have wireless
charging in the storage behind the
climate control system. See Instrument
Panel Storage 0106. The system
operates at 145 kHz and wirelessly
charges one Qi compatible smartphone. The power output of the
system is capable of charging at a rate
up to 3 amp (15W), as requested by
the compatible smartphone. See
Radio
Frequency Statement 0373.
{Warning
Wireless charging can affect the
operation of an implanted
pacemaker or other medical devices.
If you have one, it is recommended
to consult with your doctor before
using the wireless charging system.
The vehicle must be on, in ACC/
ACCESSORY, or Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) must be active. The
wireless charging feature may not
correctly indicate charging when the
vehicle is in RAP. See Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) 0198.
The operating temperature is −20 °C
(−4 °F) to 60 °C (140 °F) for the
charging system and 0 °C (32 °F) to
35 °C (95 °F) for the smartphone.

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{Warning
Remove all objects from the
charging pad before charging your
compatible smartphone. Objects,
such as coins, keys, rings, paper
clips, or cards, between the
smartphone and charging pad will
become very hot. On the rare
occasion that the charging system
does not detect an object, and the
object gets wedged between the
smartphone and charger, remove
the smartphone and allow the
object to cool before removing it
from the charging pad, to prevent
burns.
To charge a compatible smartphone:1. Open the climate control system panel. 2. Remove all objects from the
charging pad. The system may
not charge if there are any
objects between the smartphone
and charging pad.
3. Place the smartphone face up on the
@symbol on the
charging pad.
To maximize the charge rate,
ensure the smartphone is fully
seated and centered in the holder
with nothing under it. A thick
smartphone case may prevent
the wireless charger from
working, or may reduce the
charging performance. See your
dealer for additional information.

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Touch Auto (follows the MODE
switch), Tour, Sport, or Track.
Suspension
This setting adjusts the suspension
from a comfortable to a more
responsive tune.
Touch Auto (follows the MODE
switch), Tour, Sport, or Track.
Climate and Air Quality
Touch and the following may display:
.Auto Fan Speed
. Air Quality Sensor
. Auto Cooled Seats
. Auto Heated Seats
. Auto Defog
. Auto Rear Defog
Auto Fan Speed
This setting specifies the amount of
airf low when the climate control fan
setting is Auto Fan.
Touch Low, Medium, or High. Air Quality Sensor
This setting switches the system into
Recirculation Mode based on the
quality of the outside air.
Touch Off, Low Sensitivity, or High
Sensitivity.
Auto Cooled Seats
This setting automatically turns on
and regulates the ventilated seats
when the cabin temperature is warm.
See
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
0 63.
Touch Off or On.
Auto Heated Seats
This setting automatically turns on
and regulates the heated seats when
the cabin temperature is cool. The
auto heated seats can be turned off by
using the heated seat buttons on the
center stack. See Heated and Ventilated
Front Seats 063.
If equipped with auto heated steering
wheel, this feature will turn on when
the auto heated seats turn on.
Touch Off or On. Auto Defog
This setting automatically turns the
front defogger on when the engine is
started.
Touch Off or On.
Auto Rear Defog
This setting automatically turns the
rear defogger on when the engine is
started.
Touch Off or On.
Collision / Detection Systems
Touch and the following may display:
.
Alert Type
. Forward Collision System
. Connected Vehicle Braking Alert
. Traffic and Roadside Information
. Adaptive Cruise Go Notifier
. Lane Change Alert
. Rear Camera Park Assist Symbols
. Rear Cross Traffic Alert

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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 isrecommended that the driver reduce
the electrical loads as much as
possible. See
Driver Information Center
(DIC) 0138.
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Rear Climate Control System . . . . 173
Air Vents
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
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.
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)

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Climate Control Display
1. Driver and PassengerTemperature 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 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 0195.