2009 Cadillac SRX Owner's Manual - Page 160

Climate Controls Dual Climate Control System The heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Automatic Operation The system automatically controls the fan speed, air delivery, and air conditioning in order to heat or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature. To place the system in automatic mode do the following: AUTO (Automatic Mode): 1. Turn the fan and mode controls to the AUTO position. This also sets the recirculation mode to automatic operation on the display. 2. Press the up or down arrows to adjust the temperature to a comfortable setting between 70°F (21°C) and 80°F (27°C). 3. Allow the system time to stabilize. This might take several minutes in very hot or cold weather. Then adjust the temperature, as needed for best comfort. Choosing the coldest or warmest temperature setting will not cause the system to heat or cool any faster. In cold weather, the system starts at reduced fan speeds to avoid blowing cold air into the vehicle until warmer air is available. The automatic system starts out blowing air at the floor, but changes modes automatically as the vehicle warms up to maintain the chosen temperature setting. The length of time needed to warm the interior depends on the outside temperature and the amount of time that has passed since the vehicle was last driven. A. Fan Control B. Display C. Air Delivery Mode Control D. Temperature Control E. Air Conditioning F. Power G. Air Inlet Control H. PASS (Passenger) Climate Control I. Rear Window Defogger 3-22