Cadillac 2006 CTS, Owner'S Manual

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To change the current mode, select one of the following:
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(Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument
panel outlets.
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(Bi-Level): 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. In
automatic operation, cooler air is directed to the
upper outlets and warmer air to the floor outlets.
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(Floor): 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.
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(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 3-29
and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 .
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(Recirculation): This mode keeps outside air
from coming in the vehicle. It can be used to prevent
outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or
to help heat or cool the air inside your vehicle more
quickly. Press this button to turn the recirculation mode
on or off. The air-conditioning compressor also comes
on. After manually selecting recirculation, the auto button
must be pressed to enable the system to select the
optimum air delivery setting for the vehicle.
Recirculation is not available in the defog or defrost
mode and will automatically turn off after 10 minutes
when defog is selected.
Using recirculation for long periods of time may cause
the air inside your vehicle to become too dry or stuffy.
To prevent this from happening, after the air in your
vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off
or press the auto button.
Q
PWR
R
(Power/Driver’s Temperature): Press
the PWR button located on the driver’s side of
the climate control panel to turn the entire climate
control system on or off. Press the up or down arrow on
the switch to increase or decrease the temperature
inside your vehicle.
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