Buick Encore Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14607636) -
2021 - CRC - 8/18/20
Climate Controls
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Caution (Continued)
lines in the rear glass. These actions may
damage the rear defogger. Repairs would
not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Air Vents
Use the louvers located on the air vents to
change the direction of the airflow.
Use the thumbwheels near the air vents to
control the amount of airflow or to shut off
the airflow.
Operation Tips
.
Keep all outlets open whenever possible
for best system performance.
.
Keep the paths under all seats clear of
objects to help circulate the air inside the
vehicle more effectively.
.
Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from
the air inlets at the base of the
windshield that can block the flow of air
into the vehicle.
.
Clear snow off the hood to improve
visibility and help decrease moisture
drawn into the vehicle.
.
Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors
can adversely affect the performance of
the system.
Maintenance
Air Intake
Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from
the air intake at the base of the windshield
that can block the flow of air into the
vehicle.
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
The filter removes dust, pollen, and other
airborne irritants from outside air that is
pulled into the vehicle.
The filter should be replaced as part of
routine scheduled maintenance. See
. To find out
what type of filter to use, see
1. Open the glove box completely and
disconnect the damper on the
outboard side.
2. Push in both sides of the glove box and
pull to remove.
3. Open the filter cover by releasing tabs
on both sides and pulling up the cover.