Chevrolet equinox 2017 Owner's Manual page 144

setting is displayed. Functions not
manually set will continue to be
automatically controlled, even if the
AUTO indicator is not lit.
For automatic operation:
1. Press AUTO.
2. Set the temperature to 22° C
(72° F) and allow the system
time to stabilize. Then adjust
the temperature as needed.
To improve fuel efficiency and
to cool the vehicle faster,
recirculation may be
automatically selected in warm
weather. The recirculation light
will not come on. Press
select recirculation; press it
again to select outside air.
Manual Operation
: Press to turn the climate control
system on or off.
A
: Turn to increase or decrease
the fan speed. Adjusting the fan
speed while in automatic mode
places the fan under manual
control. The AUTO indicator light
turns off. The air delivery mode
remains in automatic control.
Temperature Control : Turn to
increase or decrease the
temperature inside the vehicle.
/ : Press mode up or mode
down to cycle through the different
air delivery modes. The current
mode is shown on the display.
Select from the following:
F : Air is directed to the instrument
panel outlets.
* : Air is directed to the instrument
panel outlets and the floor outlets.
h
to
7 : Air is directed to the floor outlets
with some air directed to the
windshield and the side window
outlets.
: Clears the windows of fog or
moisture. Air is directed to the
windshield with some air directed to
the floor and side window outlets.
0
FRONT : Press to clear the
windshield of fog or frost more
quickly. Air is directed to the
windshield and side window outlets.
Climate Controls
The system allows outside air into
the vehicle and the air conditioning
compressor will run, unless the
outside temperature is below
freezing.
For best results, clear all snow and
ice from the windshield before
defrosting.
Do not drive the vehicle until all the
windows are clear.
For vehicles with Fuel Economy
Mode, the climate controls may take
longer to heat or cool the cabin and
the rear window defogger will turn
off sooner, when this feature is in
use. See Fuel Economy
Mode 0 172.
Air Conditioning
A/C : Press to turn the air
conditioning on or off. An indicator
light comes on to show that the air
conditioning is enabled. If the fan is
turned off, the air conditioner will not
run. The A/C indicator light will stay
on even if the outside temperature
is below freezing.
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