GMC CHEVROLET Equinox 2021 Owner's Manual page 182

Rear Window Defogger
: Press to turn the rear window defogger
on or off. An indicator light on the button
comes on to show that the rear window
defogger is on. The defogger only works
when the ignition is on.
The defogger can be turned off by turning
the ignition to off or ACC/ACCESSORY.
The rear window defogger can be set to
automatic operation. See Climate and Air
Quality under Vehicle Personalization 0 108.
When auto rear defog is selected, the rear
window defogger turns on automatically
when the interior temperature is cold and
the outside temperature is about 7 °C (44 °F)
and below. The Auto Rear Defogger turns off
automatically.
If the vehicle is equipped with heated
outside mirrors, they turn on when the rear
window defogger button is on and help to
clear fog or frost from the surface of the
mirror. See Heated Mirrors 0 25.
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
Caution (Continued)
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
Front Seats : If equipped, press
heat the driver or passenger seat.
If equipped, press
driver or passenger seat. See Heated and
Ventilated Front Seats 0 35.
Remote Start Climate Control Operation (If
Equipped) : If the vehicle is equipped with
the remote start feature, 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. If the vehicle has heated or
ventilated seats, they may come on during a
remote start. See Remote Vehicle Start 0 13
and
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 35.
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Sensor
The solar sensor 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.
or to
Do not cover the sensor; otherwise the
automatic climate control system may not
work properly.
or to ventilate the
Air Vents
Use the louvers located on the air vents to
change the direction of the airflow.
To open or close off the airflow:
Climate Controls
On the center air vents, move the slider
knobs up or down.
On the outer and rear air vents, move the
slider knobs right or left.
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