Buick LaCrosse: Automatic Operation
The system automatically controls the fan speed, air delivery, air conditioning, and recirculation in order to heat or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature.
When the AUTO indicator light is on, the system is in full automatic operation. If the air delivery mode, fan speed, recirculation, or air conditioning setting is adjusted, the AUTO indicator turns off and the selected settings will appear on the display.
To place the system in automatic mode do the following:
1. Press AUTO.
2. Set the temperature. Allow the system time to stabilize. Adjust the temperature as needed for best comfort.
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 
to
select recirculation; press it again to
select outside air.
TEMP
(Driver and Passenger
Temperature Control): The
temperature can be adjusted
separately for the driver and the
passenger. Press to increase or
decrease the temperature.
ZONE: Press to link all climate zone settings to the driver settings.
The ZONE indicator light will turn off. When the passenger settings are adjusted, the ZONE indicator light is on.
Climate Control Influence on eAssist Operation and Fuel Economy (If
Equipped)
The climate control system is
dependent upon other vehicle
systems for heat and power input.
Certain climate control settings can
lead to higher fuel usage and/or
fewer auto stops.
The follo ...
Manual Operation
(Power): Press to turn the fan
off
or on.
(Fan Control): Press to
increase or decrease the fan speed.
The fan speed setting appears on
the main display. Pressing either
button cancels au ...
See also:
ECO PRO
Consistent tuning to minimize fuel consumption
for maximum range with maximum driving stabilization.
Comfort functions and the engine controller are
adjusted.
The program can be configured to in ...
Limited braking performance on salt
treated roads
WARNING
The layer of salt on the brake discs and the
brake pads/linings may cause a delay in the
braking effect, resulting in a significantly
longer braking distance, which could lead to
...
Storing Name Tags
The system can store up to 30 phone numbers as name tags that are shared between the Bluetooth and OnStar systems.
The system uses the following commands to store and retrieve phone numbers:
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