Air Vents - Buick LaCrosse 2012 Owner's Manual

maximize heating or cooling. If
Manual Operation was set, the fan
speed will be limited to the last
setting. In extreme temperatures,
the system may not be able to heat
or cool the vehicle to the preset
temperature during the remote start
run time.
The rear window defogger turns on
if it is cold outside.
Sensor
The solar sensor, located 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.
Do not cover the sensor; otherwise
the automatic climate control system
may not work properly.

Air Vents

Use the louvers located on the
air vents to change the direction
of the airflow.
To open the vent, move the
thumbwheel to . To close the vent,
l
move the thumbwheel to
For vehicles with eAssist, there is a
battery cooling air vent located on
the shelf behind the rear passenger
seats below the rear window. Keep
this air inlet clear from items that
may block air flow. Proper airflow is
required to keep the eAssist battery
and control system cool.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Climate Controls
Operation Tips
Keep all outlets open whenever
possible for best system
performance.
Keep the path under all seats
clear of objects to help circulate
the air inside the vehicle more
effectively.
.
Use of non-GM approved hood
deflectors can adversely affect
the performance of the system.
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