Cadillac Escalade: Air Vents - Climate Controls - Cadillac Escalade Owner's ManualCadillac Escalade: Air Vents

Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side of the instrument panel to direct the airflow.

Operation Tips

  • Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, snow, or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of the windows.
  • When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, press the fan up button to the maximum fan level before driving. This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture, and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of the window.
  • Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects. This helps air to circulate throughout the vehicle.
  • Adding outside equipment to the front of the vehicle, such as hood-air deflectors, may affect the performance of the heating and air conditioning system. Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of the vehicle.
    Manual Operation
    (Fan Control): Press these buttons on the rear seat audio control panel to increase or decrease the airflow. Pressing the fan up button when the system is off will turn the system on. The air deliv ...

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    Setting climate control to automatic
    WARNING   If you switch off the cooling function, the vehicle will not be cooled when weather conditions are warm. The windows can fog up more quickly. Window fogging may impair visibil ...

    Safety systems
    Display messages Unavailable See Operator's Manual Possible causes/consequences and ► Solutions Risk of accident ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP® (Electronic Stability Program), B ...