Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
9159288) - 2016 - CRC - 10/5/15
Climate Controls
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Caution
Do not try to clear frost or other
material from the inside of the
front windshield and rear window
with a razor blade or anything
else that is sharp. This may
damage the rear window
defogger grid and affect the
radio's ability to pick up stations
clearly. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
(If Equipped) :
Press
M
or
L
to
heat the driver or passenger seat
cushion and seatback.
Press
C
or
{
, if equipped, to
ventilate the driver or passenger
seat. See
Remote Start Climate Control
Operation (If Equipped) :
If the
vehicle is equipped with the remote
start feature, the climate control
system may run when the vehicle is
started remotely. The system uses
the driver
’
s previous settings to heat
or cool the inside of the vehicle. The
rear defog may come on during
remote start based on cold ambient
conditions. If the vehicle has heated
or ventilated seats, they may come
on during a remote start. See
and
Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats
.
Sensor
The solar sensor, 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 on the air vents to
change the direction of the airflow.
To open the vent, move the
thumbwheel to
t
. To close the vent,
move the thumbwheel to
l
.
For vehicles with eAssist, there is a
battery cooling air vent on the shelf
behind the rear passenger seats
below the rear window. Keep this air
inlet clear from items that may block
airflow. Proper airflow is required to
keep the eAssist battery and control
system cool.
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.