Black plate (25,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010Rear Window DefoggerThe rear window defogger uses a warming grid toremove fog from the rear window.< (Rear Window Defogger): Press to turn the rearwindow defogger on or off. It automatically turns offafter it has been activated. The defogger can also beturned off by turning off the engine. Do not drive thevehicle until all the windows are clear.Notice: Do not use a razor blade or sharp object toclear the inside rear window. Do not adhereanything to the defogger grid lines in the rear glass.These actions may damage the rear defogger.Repairs would not be covered by your warranty.Heated Mirrors: For vehicles with heated outsiderearview mirrors, the mirrors heat to help clear fog orfrost from the surface of the mirror when the rearwindow defog button is pressed. See Outside HeatedMirrors on page 3‑45.Heated or Cooled Seats: For vehicles with heated andcooled seats, see Heated and Cooled Seats onpage 2‑5.Outlet AdjustmentUse the air outlets located in the center and on the sideof 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). Theheater and defroster will work far better, reducingthe chance of fogging the inside of the windows.. When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, pressthe fan up button to the maximum fan level beforedriving. This helps clear the intake ducts of snowand moisture, and reduces the chance of foggingthe inside of the window.. Keep the air path under the front seats clear ofobjects. This helps air to circulate throughout thevehicle.. Adding outside equipment to the front of thevehicle, such as hood-air deflectors, may affect theperformance of the heating and air conditioningsystem. Check with your dealer before addingequipment to the outside of the vehicle.4-25
