Power Flow Display; Driver Efficiency Gauge; Climate Control Settings- Page 15

2012 Buick LaCrosse Getting To Know Manual

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eAssist Features

Power Flow Display
The Power Flow display (B) located on the instrument panel’s Driver Information Center,

or on the navigation system

, indicates the energy flow direction, the high-voltage battery

charge level, and the current eAssist operating mode. These modes include:
• Engine Idle – The vehicle is stopped and the engine is running.
• Auto Stop – The vehicle is stopped, the engine has been automatically turned off and is

ready to automatically restart when needed.

• Engine Power – The engine is providing the primary drive power for the vehicle.
• Hybrid Power – The eAssist electric motor is providing significant electrical assist to

the engine.

• Battery Charging – The eAssist electric motor is charging the high-voltage battery while

the vehicle is slowing down.

See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.

Driver Efficiency Gauge
The efficiency gauge (C) assists you in driving efficiently. To maximize efficiency, attempt

to keep the pointer in the solid green zone in the middle of the gauge. The gauge moves

to the left when braking and to the right when accelerating. When either is done aggres-

sively, it is less efficient and the gauge will move farther away from the center. The eAssist

system’s ability to capture energy while the vehicle is slowing down makes decelerating

very important for efficiency.

See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.

Climate Control Settings
• Select the

eco Air Conditioning setting for maximum efficiency. This setting will

maximize the frequency and duration of Auto Stops while still providing cabin comfort

when the vehicle is in an Auto Stop. To further maximize efficiency, operate the climate

controls in Automatic mode at the highest comfortable temperature setting or turn off

the air conditioning system when climate conditions allow.

• Select the

Comfort Air Conditioning setting for maximum cabin comfort. Auto

Stops will be reduced in both frequency and duration.

See Climate Controls in your Owner Manual.

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  • Engine Idle – The vehicle is stopped and the engine is running.
  • Auto Stop – The vehicle is stopped, the engine has been automatically turned off and is ready to automatically restart when needed.
  • Engine Power – The engine is providing the primary drive power for the vehicle.
  • Hybrid Power – The eAssist electric motor is providing significant electrical assist to the engine.
  • Battery Charging – The eAssist electric motor is charging the high-voltage battery while the vehicle is slowing down.
  • Select the eco Air Conditioning setting for maximum efficiency.
  • Select the Comfort Air Conditioning setting for maximum cabin comfort.