Buick LaCrosse 2011 Owner's Manual page 245

Automatic Operation
The system automatically controls
the fan speed, air delivery, air
conditioning, and recirculation in
order to heat or cool the vehicle
to the desired temperature.
When the AUTO indicator light is
on, the system is in full automatic
operation. If the air delivery mode,
fan speed, recirculation, or air
conditioning setting is adjusted,
the AUTO indicator turns off and
the selected settings will appear
on the display.
To place the system in automatic
mode do the following:
1. Press AUTO.
2. Set the temperature. Allow the
system time to stabilize. Adjust
the temperature as needed for
best comfort.
TEMP (Driver and
Passenger Temperature
Control): The temperature
can be adjusted separately for
the driver and the passenger.
Press to increase or decrease
the temperature.
ZONE: Press to link all climate
zone settings to the driver's
settings. The ZONE indicator light
will turn off. When the passenger
settings are adjusted, the ZONE
indicator light is on.
Manual Operation
(Power): Press to turn the fan off
or on.
(Fan Control): Press to
increase or decrease the fan speed.
The fan speed setting appears on
the main display. Pressing either
button cancels automatic fan control
and the fan is controlled manually.
Press AUTO to return to automatic
operation.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Climate Controls
(Air Delivery Mode
Control): Press to change
the direction of the airflow.
The current mode appears in
the display screen. Pressing
either button cancels automatic air
delivery control and the direction
of the airflow is controlled manually.
Press AUTO to return to automatic
operation.
To change the current mode, select
one of the following:
(Vent): Air is directed to the
instrument panel outlets.
(Bi-Level): Air is divided
between the instrument panel
outlets and the floor outlets.
(Tri Level): Air is divided
between the windshield, instrument
panel, and floor outlets.
(Floor): Air is directed to the
floor outlets.
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(Defog): Clears the windows of
fog or moisture. Air is directed to the
windshield and floor outlets.
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