GMC 2012 Acadia User Manual

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GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2012

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Climate Controls

Temperature Control: Turn
clockwise or counterclockwise
to increase or decrease the
temperature of the air flowing
from the system.

Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn
clockwise or counterclockwise to
change the current airflow mode.

By positioning the right knob
between two modes, a combination
of those two modes is selected.

H

(Vent): Air is directed to the

instrument panel outlets.

)

(Bi-Level): Air is divided

between the instrument panel and
floor outlets. Some air is directed
toward the windshield and side
window outlets. Cooler air is
directed to the upper outlets and
warmer air to the floor outlets.

6

(Floor): Air is directed to the

floor outlets, with some of the air
directed to the windshield, side
window, and second row floor
outlets. In this mode, the system

automatically selects outside air.
Recirculation cannot be selected
while in floor mode.

-

(Defog): This clears the

windows of fog or moisture. Air is
directed to the windshield, floor
outlets, and side window vents.
When this mode is selected, the
system turns off recirculation and
runs the air conditioning unless the
outside temperature is less than 4°C
(40°F). Recirculation cannot be
selected while in the defog mode.
Do not drive the vehicle until all the
windows are clear.

0

(Defrost): This clears the

windshield of fog or frost more
quickly. Air is directed to the
windshield and side window vents,
with some to the floor vents. In this
mode, outside air is pulled inside
the vehicle. Recirculation cannot be
selected while in the defrost mode.
The air conditioning system runs
automatically in this setting, unless
the outside temperature is less than
4°C (40°F). Do not drive the vehicle
until all windows are clear.

#

(Air Conditioning): Press to

turn the air conditioning system on
or off. An indicator light comes on
when A/C is on. The air conditioning
system does not operate when the
outside temperature is below 4°C
(40°F). The indicator light flashes
three times and turns off when
outside conditions affect air
conditioning operation. This is
normal.

For quicker cool down on hot days:

1. Open the windows to let hot air

escape.

2. Select

H

mode.

3. Select

#

.

4. Select the coolest temperature.

5. Select the highest fan speed.

6. Close the windows after the hot

air has escaped.

7. Once the vehicle's interior

temperature is below the outside
temperature, select

@

mode

for faster cooling.

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