Black plate (8,1)
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12
8-8
Climate Controls
Quality Control, see
“
Climate and
Air Quality
”
under
Vehicle
Personalization on page 5
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41
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(Recirculation):
Press to
alternate between recirculating air
inside the vehicle or pulling in
outside air. The indicator light on the
button is lit when recirculation mode
is active. This helps to quickly cool
the air inside the vehicle or prevent
outside air and odors from entering.
Pressing this button cancels
automatic recirculation. Press AUTO
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 on
page 5
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41
.
Rear Window Defogger
=
REAR (Rear Window
Defogger):
Press to turn the rear
window defogger on or off.
The rear window defogger turns off
automatically after about
10 minutes. If turned on again it
runs for about five minutes before
turning off. At higher vehicle
speeds, the rear window defogger
may stay on continuously.
The rear window defogger can be
set to automatic operation. See
“
Climate and Air Quality
”
under
Vehicle Personalization on
page 5
‑
41
. When Auto Rear Defog
is selected, the rear window
defogger turns on automatically
when the interior temperature is cold
and the outside temperature is
about 4°C (40°F) and below. The
auto rear defogger turns off
automatically after about
10 minutes. At higher vehicle
speeds, the rear window defogger
may stay on continuously.
The heated outside mirrors turn on
when the rear window defogger
button is on. They help to clear fog
or frost from the surface of the
mirrors.
Notice:
Do not try to clear frost
or other material from the inside
of the front windshield and rear
window with a razor blade or
anything else that is sharp. This
may damage the rear window
defogger grid and affect the
radio's ability to pick up stations
clearly. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Driver and Passenger Heated
Seats (If Equipped):
Press
J
or
z
to heat the driver or passenger
seat cushion and seatback. See
Heated Front Seats on page 3
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8
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