2003 Cadillac Escalade Owner's Manual - Page 169

Air Conditioning Heating On cold days when using manual operation of the automatic system, choose floor mode to deliver air to the floor outlets. To warm or cool the air delivered, turn the temperature knob to the desired setting. If you wantto use the automatic mode, press AUTO and adjust the temperature by turning the temperature knob. The heater works best if you keep the windows closed while using it. .#c (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the air conditioning compressor on and off. % (Air Conditioning Off): When you turn the air conditioning off, this symbol will appear on the display. When air conditioning is selected or in AUTO mode, the system will run the air conditioning automatically to cool and dehumidify the air entering the vehicle. If you select A/C off while in front defrost or defog, the A/C off symbol will flash to let you know this is not allowed. This is to prevent fogging. 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. On cool, but sunny days while using manual operation of the automatic system, use bi-level to deliver warm air to the floor and cooler air to the instrument panel outlets. To warm or cool the air delivered, turn the temperature knob to the desired setting. In AUTO mode the system will cool and dehumidify the air inside the vehicle. Also while in AUTO mode, the system will maximize its performance by using recirculation as necessary. Defogging and Defrosting You can use either defog or front defrost to clear fog or frost from your windshield. Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture. Use the front defrost button to defrost the front windshield. +3(Defog): Use this setting to clear the windows or moisture. Press the mode button to select this setting. This setting will deliver air to the floor and windshield outlets. of fog (Front Defrost): Press the front defrost button to defrost the windshield. The system willautomatically control the fan speed if you select defrost from AUTO mode. If the outside temperature is 40°F (4°C) or warmer, your air conditioning compressor willautomatically run to help dehumidify the air and dry windshield. the @ 3-26