2004 Cadillac SRX Owner's Manual - Page 150

Manual Operation [ (Floor): yN z (Mode): Pressing the MODE switch and changing the mode cancels automatic operation and places the system in manual mode. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation. This mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets with some air directed to the outboard outlets (for the side windows), and a little air directed to the windshield. The MODE switch can also be used to select the defog mode. Information on defogging and defrosting can be found later in this section. The outboard air outlets will always receive airflow regardless of the mode selected. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-32 to change this airflow from the outboard outlets. To change the current mode, select one of the following: Y (Vent): yAz (Fan): Press this switch to increase or decrease the fan speed. Pressing this switch cancels automatic operation and places the system in manual mode. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation. If the airflow seems low when the fan speed is at the highest setting, the passenger compartment air filter may need to be replaced. For more information, see Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 3-35 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets. This mode directs approximately half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, and then directs most of the remaining air to the floor outlets. Some air may be directed toward the windshield. In automatic operation, cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the floor outlets. \ (Bi-Level): 3-28