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Climate Control Systems

Climate Control Systems . . . . . 134
Dual Automatic Climate

Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Air Vents

Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Maintenance

Air Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Passenger Compartment Air

Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Climate Control Systems

The heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation for the vehicle can be
controlled with this system.

1. Temperature Control

2. Air Delivery Modes

3. Fan Control

4. Defrost

5. Rear Window Defogger

6. Air Conditioning or Comfort/

Eco Air Conditioning

7. Recirculation

Climate Control Influence on Stop/
Start Operation and Fuel Economy
(If Equipped)

The climate control system depends
on other vehicle systems for heat
and power input. Certain climate
control settings can lead to higher
fuel usage and/or fewer auto stops.

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The following are climate control
settings that use more fuel:
.

Comfort air conditioning mode.

The defrost mode.

Extreme temperature settings,
such as LO or HI.

High fan speed settings.

To help reduce fuel usage:
.

Use the full automatic control as
described under “Automatic
Operation” following.

Use eco air conditioning, instead
of the comfort air conditioning.

Select a temperature setting that
is higher in hot weather and
lower in cold weather.

Turn off the air conditioning
when it is not needed.

Only use defrost to clear the
windows.

(Fan Control) : Turn the knob

clockwise or counterclockwise to
increase or decrease the fan speed.
Turn the knob completely to 0 to
turn off the fan and air conditioning
compressor.

Temperature Control : Turn the
knob clockwise or counterclockwise
to increase or decrease the
temperature setting.

Air Delivery Mode Control :
Press

[

, or

to change the

direction of the airflow. Air delivery
mode settings can be combined. An
indicator light comes on in the
selected mode button.

[

(Floor) : Air is directed to the

floor outlets.

(Vent) : Air is directed to the

instrument panel outlets.

(Defog) : Air is directed to the

windshield and side window vents.

(Defrost) : Press to clear the

windshield of fog or frost more
quickly. Air is directed to the
windshield.

For best results, clear all snow and
ice from the windshield before
defrosting.

Do not drive the vehicle until all the
windows are clear.

Air Conditioning

(Air Conditioning) (For

Non-Stop/Start Vehicles) : Press
to turn the air conditioning on or off.
If the fan is turned off or the outside
temperature falls below freezing, the
air conditioner will not run and the
indicator light turns off.

(Comfort/Eco Air Conditioning)

(For Stop/Start Vehicles) : Press
to cycle between the off, comfort,
and eco air conditioning modes. The
indicator will be lit in comfort and
eco modes and turns off when there
is no air conditioning function. If the
fan is turned off or the outside
temperature falls below freezing, the
air conditioning compressor will
not work.

For comfort a/c, press

. The

indicator will turn amber. When the
indicator light is on, the air
conditioner runs automatically to
cool the air inside the vehicle or to
dry the air needed to defog the
windshield faster.

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For eco a/c, press

again. The

indicator will turn green. This setting
balances fuel economy and air
conditioning comfort. In warm
weather conditions, auto stops may
occur more frequently and the
vehicle interior may be warmer as
compared to the comfort air
conditioning. This setting allows
higher humidity inside the vehicle
and window fogging before the
engine restarts.

Pressing the

button during an

auto stop may restart the engine to
prevent window fogging. To reach
comfort levels quickly during an
auto stop, the engine will restart if
the air conditioner is off and

selected.

If temperature controls are adjusted
cooler during an auto stop, the
engine may restart to ensure that
comfort is reached.

(Recirculation) : Press to turn

on the recirculation. An indicator
light comes on. Air is recirculated
inside the vehicle. It helps to quickly
cool the air inside the vehicle or
reduce entry of outside air and
odors. To improve fuel efficiency
and to cool the vehicle faster,
recirculation may be automatically
selected in warm weather when the
temperature is set to the coldest
setting. The recirculation light will
not come on. Press

to select

recirculation; press it again to select
outside air.

Rear Window Defogger

(Rear Defogger) : Press to turn

the rear window defogger on or off.
An indicator light on the button
comes on to show that the rear
window defogger is on.

The defogger only works when the
ignition is in ON/RUN. The defogger
turns off if the ignition is in the ACC/
ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF
position.

Do not drive the vehicle until all the
windows are clear.

Caution

Do not use a razor blade or sharp
object to clear the inside rear
window. Do not adhere anything
to the defogger grid lines in the
rear glass. These actions may
damage the rear defogger.
Repairs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty.

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Dual Automatic Climate Control System

The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with
this system.

1. Driver and Passenger Heated

Seats (If Equipped)

2. Driver and Passenger

Temperature Controls

3. Air Delivery Modes

4. AUTO (Automatic Operation)

5. Defrost

6. Rear Window Defogger

7. Fan Controls

8. Air Conditioning or Comfort/

Eco Air Conditioning

9. Recirculation

10. Heated Steering Wheel (If

Equipped)

Climate Control Influence on Stop/
Start Operation and Fuel Economy
(If Equipped)

The climate control system depends
on other vehicle systems for heat
and power input. Certain climate
control settings can lead to higher
fuel usage and/or fewer auto stops.

The following are climate control
settings that use more fuel:
.

Comfort air conditioning mode.

The defrost mode.

Extreme temperature settings,
such as LO or HI.

High fan speed settings.

To help reduce fuel usage:
.

Use the full automatic control as
described under “Automatic
Operation” following.

Use eco air conditioning, instead
of the comfort air conditioning.

Select a temperature setting that
is higher in hot weather and
lower in cold weather.

Turn off the air conditioning
when it is not needed.

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Only use defrost to clear the
windows.

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 or
fan setting is manually adjusted, the
auto indicator turns off and displays
will show the selected settings.

To place the system in automatic
mode do the following:

1. Press AUTO.

2. Set the temperature. Allow the

system time to stabilize. Then
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

select recirculation; press it
again to select outside air.

English units can be changed to
metric units through the Driver
Information Center (DIC). See
Driver Information Center
(DIC) 0 113.

Manual Operation

(Fan Control) : Press the

lower

button to decrease the fan

speed. Pressing the lower button
longer turns the fan and cooling off.
Press the upper

button to

increase the fan speed. The
selected fan speed is indicated by a
number on the display screen.
Press AUTO to return to automatic
operation.

Air Delivery Modes : Press

[

to change the direction of the

airflow. Air delivery mode settings
can be combined. An indicator light
comes on in the selected mode
button.

Changing the mode cancels the
automatic operation and the system
goes into manual mode. Press
AUTO to return to automatic
operation.

[

(Floor) : Air is directed to the

floor outlets.

(Vent) : Air is directed to the

instrument panel outlets.

(Defog) : Air is directed to the

windshield and side window vents.

(Defrost) : Press to clear the

windshield of fog or frost more
quickly. Air is directed to the
windshield.

For best results, clear all snow and
ice from the windshield before
defrosting.

(Air Conditioning) (For

Press AUTO to return to automatic
operation. When the indicator light
is on, the air conditioner runs

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automatically to cool the air inside
the vehicle or to dry the air needed
to defog the windshield faster.

(Comfort/Eco Air Conditioning)

For comfort a/c, press

. The

indicator will turn amber. When the
indicator light is on, the air
conditioner runs automatically to
cool the air inside the vehicle or to
dry the air needed to defog the
windshield faster.

For eco a/c, press

again. The

conditioning. This setting allows
higher humidity inside the vehicle
and window fogging before the
engine restarts.

Pressing the

button during an

auto stop may restart the engine to
prevent window fogging. To reach
comfort levels quickly during an
auto stop, the engine will restart if
the air conditioner is off and AUTO
or

is selected.

If temperature controls are adjusted
cooler during an auto stop, the
engine may restart to ensure that
comfort is reached.

(Recirculation) : Press to turn

on recirculation. An indicator light
comes on. Air is recirculated to
quickly cool the inside of the vehicle
or reduce entry of outside air and
odors.

Auto Defog : The climate control
system may have a sensor to
automatically detect high humidity
inside the vehicle. When high
humidity is detected, the climate
control system may adjust to
outside air supply and turn on the

air conditioner. If the climate control
system does not detect possible
window fogging, it returns to normal
operation. To turn Auto Defog
off or on, see "Climate and Air
Quality" under Vehicle
Personalization 0 121.

Rear Window Defogger

(Rear Window Defogger) :

Press to turn the rear window
defogger on or off. An indicator light
on the button comes on to show that
the rear window defogger is on.

The defogger only works when the
ignition is in ON/RUN. The defogger
turns off if the ignition is in the ACC/
ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF
position.

The rear window defogger can be
set to automatic operation; see
“Climate and Air Quality” under
Vehicle Personalization 0 121.
When auto rear defog is selected,
the rear window defogger turns on
automatically when the interior
temperature is cold and the outside
temperature is about 4 °C (40 °F)
and below. The auto rear defogger
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10 minutes. At higher speeds, the
rear window defogger may stay on
continuously.

For vehicles with heated outside
rearview mirrors, they turn on when
the rear window defogger button is
on and help to clear fog or frost from
the surface of the mirrors. See
Heated Mirrors 0 36.

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 Seats, If

Equipped) : Press to turn the
heated seats on or off. See Heated
Front Seats 0 47.

(

(Heated Steering Wheel, If

Equipped) : Press to turn the
heated steering wheel on or off. See
Heated Steering Wheel 0 95.

Remote Start Climate Control
Operation : For vehicles with the
remote vehicle 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. The rear defog indicator
light does not come on during a
remote start. If the vehicle has front
heated seats, they may come on
during a remote start. The heated
seat indicator lights do not come on
during a remote start. See Remote
Vehicle Start 0 29 and Heated Front
Seats 0 47.

Sensors

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.

If the sensor is covered, the
automatic climate control system
may not work properly.

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Air Vents

Use the louvers located on the air
vents to change the direction of the
airflow.

Use the thumbwheels near the air
vents to control the amount of
airflow or to shut off the airflow.

Operation Tips
.

Keep all outlets open whenever
possible for best system
performance.

Keep the paths 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.

Maintenance

Air Intake

Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves
from the air intake at the base of the
windshield that can block the flow of
air into the vehicle.

Passenger Compartment
Air Filter

The filter removes dust, pollen, and
other airborne irritants from outside
air that is pulled into the vehicle.

The filter should be replaced as part
of routine scheduled maintenance.
See Maintenance Schedule 0 263.
To find out what type of filter to use,
see Maintenance Replacement
Parts 0 273.

1. Open the glove box completely

and disconnect the damper on
the outboard side.

2. Push in both sides of the glove

box and pull to remove.

3. Open the filter cover by

releasing tabs on both sides
and pulling up the cover.

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Driving Information

Driver Behavior

Driving is an important
responsibility. Driver behavior, the
driving environment, and the
vehicle's design all affect how well a
vehicle performs.

Being aware of these factors can
help in understanding how the
vehicle handles and what can be
done to avoid many types of
crashes, including a rollover crash.

Most serious injuries and fatalities to
unbelted occupants can be reduced
or prevented by the use of safety
belts. In a rollover crash, an
unbelted person is significantly
more likely to die than a person
wearing a safety belt. In addition,
avoiding excessive speed, sudden
or abrupt turns, and drunken or
aggressive driving can help make
trips safer and avoid the possibility
of a crash.

Driving Environment

Be prepared for driving in inclement
weather, at night, or during other
times where visibility or traction may
be limited, such as on curves,
slippery roads, or hilly terrain.
Unfamiliar surroundings can also
have hidden hazards.

Vehicle Design

Utility vehicles have a significantly
higher rollover rate than other types
of vehicles. This is because they
have a higher ground clearance and
a narrower track or shorter
wheelbase than passenger cars,
which makes them more capable for
off-road driving. While these design
characteristics provide the driver
with a better view of the road, these
vehicles do have a higher center of
gravity than other types of vehicles.
A utility vehicle does not handle the
same as a vehicle with a lower
center of gravity, like a car, in similar
situations.

Safe driver behavior and
understanding of the environment
can help avoid a rollover crash in
any type of vehicle, including utility
vehicles.

Distracted Driving

Distraction comes in many forms
and can take your focus from the
task of driving. Exercise good
judgment and do not let other
activities divert your attention away
from the road. Many local
governments have enacted laws
regarding driver distraction. Become
familiar with the local laws in
your area.

To avoid distracted driving, always
keep your eyes on the road, hands
on the wheel, and mind on the drive.
.

Do not use a phone in
demanding driving situations.
Use a hands-free method to
place or receive necessary
phone calls.

Watch the road. Do not read,
take notes, or look up
information on phones or other
electronic devices.

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Designate a front seat
passenger to handle potential
distractions.

Become familiar with vehicle
features before driving, such as
programming favorite radio
stations and adjusting climate
control and seat settings.
Program all trip information into
any navigation device prior to
driving.

Wait until the vehicle is parked
to retrieve items that have fallen
to the floor.

Stop or park the vehicle to tend
to children.

Keep pets in an appropriate
carrier or restraint.

Avoid stressful conversations
while driving, whether with a
passenger or on a cell phone.

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Warning

Taking your eyes off the road too
long or too often could cause a
crash resulting in injury or death.
Focus your attention on driving.

Refer to the infotainment section for
more information on using that
system. Refer to the infotainment
manual for more information on the
navigation system, if equipped,
including pairing and using a cell
phone.

Defensive Driving

Defensive driving means “always
expect the unexpected.” The first
step in driving defensively is to wear
the safety belt. See Safety
Belts 0 53.
.

Assume that other road users
(pedestrians, bicyclists, and
other drivers) are going to be
careless and make mistakes.
Anticipate what they might do
and be ready.

Allow enough following distance
between you and the driver in
front of you.

Focus on the task of driving.

Drunk Driving

Death and injury associated with
drinking and driving is a global
tragedy.

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Warning

Drinking and then driving is very
dangerous. Your reflexes,
perceptions, attentiveness, and
judgment can be affected by even
a small amount of alcohol. You
can have a serious — or even
fatal — collision if you drive after
drinking.

Do not drink and drive or ride with
a driver who has been drinking.
Ride home in a cab; or if you are
with a group, designate a driver
who will not drink.

Control of a Vehicle

Braking, steering, and accelerating
are important factors in helping to
control a vehicle while driving.

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Braking

Braking action involves perception
time and reaction time. Deciding to
push the brake pedal is perception
time. Actually doing it is
reaction time.

Average driver reaction time is
about three-quarters of a second. In
that time, a vehicle moving at
100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m
(66 ft), which could be a lot of
distance in an emergency.

Helpful braking tips to keep in mind
include:
.

Keep enough distance between
you and the vehicle in front
of you.

Avoid needless heavy braking.

Keep pace with traffic.

If the engine ever stops while the
vehicle is being driven, brake
normally but do not pump the
brakes. Doing so could make the
pedal harder to push down. If the
engine stops, there will be some
power brake assist but it will be
used when the brake is applied.

Once the power assist is used up, it
can take longer to stop and the
brake pedal will be harder to push.

Steering

Electric Power Steering

The vehicle has electric power
steering. It does not have power
steering fluid. Regular maintenance
is not required.

If power steering assist is lost due
to a system malfunction, the vehicle
can be steered, but may require
increased effort. See your dealer if
there is a problem.

If the steering wheel is turned until it
reaches the end of its travel and is
held against that position for an
extended period of time, power
steering assist may be reduced.

If the steering assist is used for an
extended period of time, power
assist may be reduced.

Normal use of the power steering
assist should return when the
system cools down.

See your dealer if there is a
problem.

Curve Tips

Take curves at a reasonable
speed.

Reduce speed before entering a
curve.

Maintain a reasonable steady
speed through the curve.

Wait until the vehicle is out of
the curve before accelerating
gently into the straightaway.

Steering in Emergencies

There are some situations when
steering around a problem may
be more effective than braking.

Holding both sides of the
steering wheel allows you to turn
180 degrees without removing
a hand.

The Antilock Brake System
(ABS) allows steering while
braking.

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Off-Road Recovery

The vehicle's right wheels can drop
off the edge of a road onto the
shoulder while driving. Follow
these tips:

1. Ease off the accelerator and

then, if there is nothing in the
way, steer the vehicle so that it
straddles the edge of the
pavement.

2. Turn the steering wheel about

one-eighth of a turn, until the
right front tire contacts the
pavement edge.

3. Turn the steering wheel to go

straight down the roadway.

Loss of Control

Skidding

There are three types of skids that
correspond to the vehicle's three
control systems:
.

Braking Skid — wheels are not
rolling.

Steering or Cornering Skid —
too much speed or steering in a
curve causes tires to slip and
lose cornering force.

Acceleration Skid — too much
throttle causes the driving
wheels to spin.

Defensive drivers avoid most skids
by taking reasonable care suited to
existing conditions, and by not
overdriving those conditions. But
skids are always possible.

If the vehicle starts to slide, follow
these suggestions:
.

Ease your foot off the
accelerator pedal and steer the
way you want the vehicle to go.

The vehicle may straighten out.
Be ready for a second skid if it
occurs.

Slow down and adjust your
driving according to weather
conditions. Stopping distance
can be longer and vehicle
control can be affected when
traction is reduced by water,
snow, ice, gravel, or other
material on the road. Learn to
recognize warning clues — such
as enough water, ice, or packed
snow on the road to make a
mirrored surface — and slow
down when you have any doubt.

Try to avoid sudden steering,
acceleration, or braking,
including reducing vehicle speed
by shifting to a lower gear. Any
sudden changes could cause
the tires to slide.

Remember: Antilock brakes help
avoid only the braking skid.

Driving on Wet Roads

Rain and wet roads can reduce
vehicle traction and affect your
ability to stop and accelerate.

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Always drive slower in these types
of driving conditions and avoid
driving through large puddles and
deep-standing or flowing water.

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Warning

Wet brakes can cause crashes.
They might not work as well in a
quick stop and could cause
pulling to one side. You could
lose control of the vehicle.

After driving through a large
puddle of water or a car/vehicle
wash, lightly apply the brake
pedal until the brakes work
normally.

Flowing or rushing water creates
strong forces. Driving through
flowing water could cause the
vehicle to be carried away. If this
happens, you and other vehicle
occupants could drown. Do not
ignore police warnings and be
very cautious about trying to drive
through flowing water.

Hydroplaning

Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water
can build up under the vehicle's
tires so they actually ride on the
water. This can happen if the road is
wet enough and you are going fast
enough. When the vehicle is
hydroplaning, it has little or no
contact with the road.

There is no hard and fast rule about
hydroplaning. The best advice is to
slow down when the road is wet.

Other Rainy Weather Tips

Besides slowing down, other wet
weather driving tips include:
.

Allow extra following distance.

Pass with caution.

Keep windshield wiping
equipment in good shape.

Keep the windshield washer fluid
reservoir filled.

Have good tires with proper
tread depth. See Tires 0 221.

Turn off cruise control.

Hill and Mountain Roads

Driving on steep hills or through
mountains is different than driving
on flat or rolling terrain. Tips include:
.

Keep the vehicle serviced and in
good shape.

Check all fluid levels and brakes,
tires, cooling system, and
transmission.

Shift to a lower gear when going
down steep or long hills.

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Warning

Using the brakes to slow the
vehicle on a long downhill slope
can cause brake overheating, can
reduce brake performance, and
could result in a loss of braking.
Shift the transmission to a lower
gear to let the engine assist the
brakes on a steep downhill slope.

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{

Warning

Coasting downhill in N (Neutral)
or with the ignition off is
dangerous. This can cause
overheating of the brakes and
loss of steering. Always have the
engine running and the vehicle
in gear.

Drive at speeds that keep the
vehicle in its own lane. Do not
swing wide or cross the
center line.

Be alert on top of hills;
something could be in your lane
(e.g., stalled car, accident).

Pay attention to special road
signs (e.g., falling rocks area,
winding roads, long grades,
passing or no-passing zones)
and take appropriate action.

Winter Driving

Driving on Snow or Ice

Snow or ice between the tires and
the road creates less traction or
grip, so drive carefully. Wet ice can
occur at about 0 °C (32 °F) when
freezing rain begins to fall. Avoid
driving on wet ice or in freezing rain
until roads can be treated.

For Slippery Road Driving:
.

Accelerate gently. Accelerating
too quickly causes the wheels to
spin and makes the surface
under the tires slick.

Turn on Traction Control. See
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 168.

The Antilock Brake System
(ABS) improves vehicle stability
during hard stops, but the
brakes should be applied sooner
than when on dry pavement.
See Antilock Brake System
(ABS) 0 167.

Allow greater following distance
and watch for slippery spots. Icy
patches can occur on otherwise

clear roads in shaded areas.
The surface of a curve or an
overpass can remain icy when
the surrounding roads are clear.
Avoid sudden steering
maneuvers and braking while
on ice.

Turn off cruise control.

Blizzard Conditions

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
signal for help. Stay with the vehicle
unless there is help nearby.
If possible, use Roadside
Assistance. See Roadside
Assistance Program 0 282. To get
help and keep everyone in the
vehicle safe:
.

Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.

Tie a red cloth to an outside
mirror.

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