Buick LaCrosse: Sensor - Dual Automatic Climate Control System - Climate Control Systems - Climate Controls - Buick LaCrosse Owners ManualBuick LaCrosse: 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.

    Rear Window Defogger
    (Rear Window Defogger): Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. The rear window defogger turns off automatically after about 10 minutes. If turned on again it runs for about five ...

    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, move the thumbwheel to . For vehicles with eAss ...

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    Auto power off function
    If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour with the shift lever in P, the “ENGINE START STOP” switc ...

    Aluminum alloy wheels
    Wash the wheels regularly with a sponge dampened in a mild soap solution, especially during winter months in areas where road salt is used. If not removed, road salt can discolor the wheels. CAUT ...

    Compass
    EX-L and all V6 without navigation system ...