climate settings CADILLAC XTS 2014 Owner's Manual

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1-4 In Brief
Initial Drive
Information
This section provides a brief
overview about some of the
important features that may or may
not be on your specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer
to each of the features which can be
found later in this owner manual.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter may be used to lock and
unlock the doors from up to 60 m
(197 ft) away from the vehicle.
Q:Press to lock all doors.
K: Press to unlock the driver door
or all doors depending on the
vehicle personalization settings.
See “Remote Lock, Unlock, Start”
under Vehicle Personalization on
page 5-48.
L: Press and release one time
to initiate vehicle locator. Press and
hold for three seconds to sound the
panic alarm. Press again or start the
vehicle to cancel the panic alarm.
i: Press and hold to release
the trunk.
Press the key release button near
the bottom of the transmitter to
remove the key. The key can be
used for the driver door.
See Keys on page 2-2 andRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 2-3.
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped with remote start, the
engine can be started from outside
of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Press and releaseQon the
RKE transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold
/
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash.
3. Press the brake pedal and select the ON/RUN/START ignition
mode to drive the vehicle.
When the vehicle starts, the parking
lamps will turn on and remain on as
long as the engine is running. The
doors will be locked and the climate
control system may come on.
The engine will continue to run for
10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a
10-minute time extension. Remote
start can be extended only once.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9
2. Use the oval base of the keyblade to separate the two halves
of the transmitter.
3. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object.
4. Insert the new battery on the back housing, positive side
facing down. Replace with a
CR2032 or equivalent battery.
5. Align the key release button and snap the transmitter back
together.
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped, this feature allows the
engine to be started from outside
the vehicle.
/(Remote Vehicle Start): This
button will be on the RKE
transmitter if the vehicle has remote
start.
The climate control system will use
the previous settings during a
remote start. The rear window
defogger may come on during
remote start based on cold ambient
conditions. The rear defog indicator
light does not come on during
remote start.
Laws in some local 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.
Check local regulations for any
requirements.
If your vehicle is low on fuel, do not
use the remote start feature. The
vehicle may run out of fuel. The RKE transmitter range may be
less while the vehicle is running.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System on page 2-3.
Starting the Engine Using Remote
Start
1. Press and release
Qon the
RKE transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold
/
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash. This
confirms the request to remote
start the vehicle has been
received. If the vehicle's
lamps are not visible, press and
hold
/for at least four seconds.
During the remote start, the
doors will be locked and the
parking lamps will remain on as
long as the engine is running.

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5-48 Instruments and Controls
Vehicle
Personalization
SETTINGS
Press SETTINGS on the
infotainment system Home page
and the following list of menu items
may be available:
.Time and Date
.Language
.Vehicle
.Rear Camera
.Return to Factory Settings
.Software Information.
Use the audio system controls to
access the personalization menus
for customizing vehicle features.
The following are all possible
personalization features. Depending
on the vehicle, some may not be
available.
SBack: Press to exit or move
backward in a menu. Personalization Menus
Press Time and Date to adjust the
time, date, and clock display. See
Clock on page 5-5.
Press Language and the following
selections may be available:
.English
.Francais Canadien
.Espanol Latino
Press to select the language.
Press Vehicle and the following list
of menu items may be available:
.Climate and Air Quality
.Collision/Detection Systems
.Comfort and Convenience
.Lighting
.Power Door Locks
.Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
Climate and Air Quality
Select the Climate and Air Quality
menu and the following may be
displayed:
.Auto Fan Max Speed
.Air Quality Sensor
.Auto Defog
.Auto Rear Defog
Auto Fan Max Speed
This feature will set the maximum
auto fan speed.
Select Low, Medium, or High.
Air Quality Sensor
This allows for selection of air
quality sensor operation at high or
low sensitivity.
Select Off, Low Sensitivity, or High
Sensitivity.

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8-2 Climate Controls
7. Rear Window Defogger
8. Recirculation
Climate Touch Screen Controls
1. Outside Temperature Display
2. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls
3. Fan Control
4. SYNC (Synchronized Temperature) 5. A/C Mode (Air Conditioning)
6. Climate Control Selection
(Application Tray Button)
7. Rear (Rear Climate Control Touch Screen)
8. Air Delivery Mode Control
Climate Control Touch Screen
The fan, air delivery mode, air
conditioning, driver and passenger
temperatures and SYNC settings
can be controlled by pressing
CLIMATE on the infotainment home
screen or the climate button in the
touch screen application tray.
A selection can then be made on
the front climate control page
displayed. See the infotainment
manual. Climate Control Status ScreenThe climate control status screen
appears briefly when the climate
control buttons on the faceplate are
adjusted. The air delivery mode can
be adjusted on the climate control
status screen.
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.

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Climate Controls 8-3
When the indicator light is on or
AUTO is displayed on the touch
screen, the system is in full
automatic operation. If the air
delivery mode or fan setting is
manually adjusted, the auto
indicator turns off and the display
will show the selected settings. Auto
operation can be turned off
individually for climate settings.
For automatic operation:
1. Press AUTO.
2. Set the temperature. Allow thesystem 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
“Settings”under
Instrument Cluster on page 5-10.
OFF (Fan): Press to turn the fan on
or off. The temperature control and
air delivery mode can still be
adjusted.
w/x(Driver and Passenger
Temperature Controls): The
temperature can be adjusted
separately for the driver and the
passenger. Press to increase or
decrease the temperature. Press
and hold to rapidly increase or
decrease the temperature.
The driver and passenger
temperatures can also be adjusted
by pressing the controls on the
touch screen.
SYNC (Synchronized
Temperature): Press SYNC on the
touch screen 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, the SYNC button is
displayed when the temperatures
are unlinked.
Rear (If Equipped):
Press this
button on the front climate control
touch screen to open the rear
climate control screen. The rear
climate control settings can now be
adjusted from the front
passenger area.
Manual Operation
z 9 y(Fan Control): Press the
fan control buttons or the touch
screen fan control, to increase or
decrease the fan speed. Press and
hold the buttons or the touch screen
control to adjust speed more
quickly. The fan speed setting
displays. Pressing either button
cancels automatic fan control and
the fan can be controlled manually.
Press AUTO to return to automatic
operation. To turn off the fan and
climate control system, press and
hold the fan down button or touch
screen fan control until it is off.

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8-6 Climate Controls
Remote Start Climate Control
Operation:If equipped with the
remote start feature, the climate
control system may run when the
vehicle is started remotely. The
system uses the driver ’s previous
settings to heat or cool the inside of
the vehicle. 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 with heated or ventilated
seats, they may come on during a
remote start. See Remote Vehicle
Start on page 2-9 andHeated and
Ventilated Front Seats on page 3-9.Sensor
The solar sensor, on top of the
instrument panel near the
windshield, monitors the solar heat.
The climate control system uses the
sensor information to adjust the
temperature, fan speed,
recirculation, and air delivery mode
for best comfort.
If the sensor is covered, the
automatic climate control system
may not work properly.
Rear Climate Control
System
If equipped with a rear climate
control system, the settings can be
adjusted with the rear climate
control buttons and the touch
screen.
Rear Climate Control Buttons
1. Heated Rear Seats (If Equipped)
2. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
3. MODE (Air Delivery Mode Control)

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Climate Controls 8-7
4.O(On/Off)
5. Temperature Control
Rear Climate Touch Screen Controls
1. Outside Temperature Display
2. Rear Climate Temperature Control
3. SYNC (Synchronized Temperatures)
4. REAR
O(On/Off)
5. Rear AUTO (Automatic Operation) 6. Front (Front Climate Control
Touch Screen)
7. Rear Control Lockout
8. Air Delivery Mode Control
Rear: Press this button on the front
climate control touch screen to open
the rear climate control screen. The
rear climate control settings can
now be adjusted from the front
passenger area.
O(On/Off): Press theObutton or
REAR
Oon the touch screen to turn
the rear climate control on or off.
If the rear climate control is turned
off using REAR
Oon the touch
screen, the
Obutton on the rear
climate control faceplate must be
pressed twice to turn the system
back on.
SYNC: Press SYNC on the touch
screen to match the rear climate
control temperature to the front
climate control driver temperature.
The SYNC button will be lit. Press the TEMP, MODE, or AUTO button
twice to unlink the set driver and
rear temperatures. The SYNC
button turns off.
Rear Control Lockout:
Press to
lock or unlock control of the rear
climate control system from the rear
seat passengers. When locked, the
rear climate control can only be
adjusted from the front seat.
Automatic Operation
Rear AUTO: Press to turn on or off.
The air delivery is controlled
automatically. The AUTO indicator
appears on the display. If any of the
climate control settings are manually
adjusted, this cancels full automatic
operation.
Manual Operation
S A T(Fan Control): Press or
press and hold the front climate
control buttons or touch screen to
increase or decrease the rear
climate airflow.

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9-2 Driving and Operating
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-60
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-60
Filling a Portable FuelContainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-62
Trailer Towing
General TowingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-62
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-62
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-65
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 9-67
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-68
Driving Information
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, always
keep your eyes on the road, hands
on the wheel, and mind on the drive.
.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.