2014 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - Page 187

Climate Controls 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 5-40. 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 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 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 1-9. Rear Window Defogger = (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. 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 2-8 and Heated and Ventilated Seats on page 1-9. 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.