2015 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - Page 188

Climate Controls The rear window defogger can be set to automatic operation. See "Climate and Air Quality" under Vehicle Personalization on page 5-38. 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. The heated outside mirrors turn on when the rear window defogger button is on and help to clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirrors. 8-5 Caution (Continued) radio's ability to pick up stations clearly. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Driver and Passenger Heated and Ventilated Seats (If Equipped): Press J or z to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback. Press C or { to ventilate the driver or passenger seat. See Heated and Ventilated Seats on page 1-8. Remote Start Climate Control Operation: If equipped, 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 the vehicle has heated or ventilated seats, they may come on during a remote start. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-9 and Heated and Ventilated Seats on page 1-8. The rear window defogger turns on if it is cold outside. Sensor The solar sensor, located 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. { Caution 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 (Continued)