GMC ACADIA 2007 Owner's Manual

The air conditioning compressor also comes on
when this mode is activated unless the outside
air temperature is less than 40°F (4°C). While in
recirculation mode the windows may fog when
the weather is cold and damp. To clear the
fog, select either the defog or defrost mode and
increase the fan speed.
#(Air Conditioning):Press this button on
the left knob to turn the air conditioning system
on or off. When A/C is pressed, an indicator light
comes on to show that the air conditioning has
been activated. The air conditioning compressor
does not operate when outside temperatures
fall below 40°F (4°C). The indicator light ashes
three times and turns off when outside conditions
affect air conditioning operation. This is normal.
For quicker cool down on hot days, do the
following:
1. Open the windows to let hot air escape.
2. Select the vent mode.
3. Select the air conditioner.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
recirculation mode for better cooling.
This helps to reduce the time it takes for the
vehicle to cool down. It also helps the system to
operate more efficiently.
Using recirculation for long periods of time may
cause the air inside of the vehicle to become
too dry. To prevent this from happening, after
the inside of the vehicle has cooled, turn the
recirculation mode off.
The air conditioning system removes moisture
from the air, so you might notice a small amount
of water dripping underneath the front of center
and right rear of the vehicle while idling or
after turning off the engine. This is normal.
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Defogging and Defrosting
Fog on the inside of the windows is a result of
high humidity (moisture) condensing on the
cool window glass. This can be minimized if the
climate control system is used properly. There
are two modes to clear fog or frost from the
windshield. Turn the right knob clockwise to
select the defog or defrost mode.
-(Defog):The defog mode is used to clear
the windows of fog or moisture and warm
the passengers. This mode directs air to the
windshield, oor outlets, and side window vents.
When you select this mode, the system turns
off recirculation and runs the air conditioning
compressor unless the outside temperature is less
than 40°F (4°C). The recirculation mode cannot
be selected while in the defog mode. Do not drive
the vehicle until all the windows are clear.
0(Defrost):The defrost mode is used to
remove fog or frost from the windshield more
quickly. This mode directs most of the air to the
windshield and side window vents and some
to the oor vents. In this mode, the system will
automatically force outside air into your vehicle.
The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in
the defrost mode. The air conditioning compressor
will run automatically in this setting, unless the
outside temperature is less than 40°F (4°C).
Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows
are clear.
AUX (Auxiliary):Press this button to turn the
rear heating and air conditioning on. SeeRear Air
Conditioning and Heating System on page 211
orRear Air Conditioning and Heating System and
Electronic Climate Controls on page 212.
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Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid
to remove fog from the rear window.
<(Rear Window Defogger):Press this button
on the right knob to turn the rear window
defogger on or off. The rear window defogger
stays on about 10 minutes after the button
is pressed, before turning off. The defogger can
also be turned off by pressing the button again
or by turning off the engine. Do not drive the
vehicle until all the windows are clear.
If your vehicle has heated outside rearview
mirrors, the mirrors heat to help clear fog or frost
from the surface of the mirror when the rear
window defog button is pressed.
Notice:Do not use anything sharp on the
inside of the rear window. If you do, you could
cut or damage the warming grid, and the
repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Do not attach a temporary vehicle license,
tape, a decal or anything similar to the
defogger grid.
Dual Automatic Climate
Control System
With this system, you can control the heating,
cooling, and ventilation in your vehicle. Your
vehicle also has a ow-through ventilation system
described later in this section.
You can select different climate control
temperature settings for the driver and passengers.
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Driver’s Side Temperature Control
The driver side temperature buttons are used to
adjust the temperature of the air coming through
the system on the driver side. The temperature
can be adjusted even if the system is turned
off. This is possible since outside air will always
ow through the system as the vehicle is moving
forward unless it is set to recirculation mode.
See “Recirculation” later in this section.
Press the + or−buttons to increase or decrease
the temperature. The driver side temperature
display will show the temperature setting
decreasing or increasing.
Passenger’s Side Temperature Control
The passenger’s temperature buttons can be
used to change the temperature of the air coming
through the system on the passenger side of
the vehicle. The temperature can be adjusted even
if the system is turned off. This is possible since
outside air will always ow through the system
as the vehicle is moving forward unless it is set to
recirculation mode. See “Recirculation” later in
this section.Press the + or−buttons to increase or decrease
the temperature. The passenger side display
will show the temperature setting decreasing or
increasing.
The passenger’s temperature setting can be
set to match the driver’s temperature setting
by pressing the PASS button and turning off
the PASS indicator. When the passenger’s
temperature setting is set different than the
driver’s setting, the indicator on the PASS
button comes on and both the driver side and
passenger side temperature displays are shown.
Automatic Operation
AUTO (Automatic):When automatic operation is
active the system controls the inside temperature,
the air delivery, and the fan speed.
Use the steps below to place the entire system in
automatic mode:
1. Press the AUTO button.
When AUTO is selected, the display shows
the current temperature(s) selected and AUTO
is on the display. The current delivery mode
and fan speed also display for approximately
5 seconds.
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When AUTO is selected, the air conditioning
operation and air inlet are automatically
controlled. The air conditioning compressor
runs when the outside temperature is
over about 40°F (4°C). The air inlet is normally
set to outside air. If it is hot outside, the air
inlet can automatically switch to recirculate
inside air to help quickly cool down your
vehicle. The light comes on the recirculation
button while in recirculation.
2. Set the driver’s and passenger’s temperature.
To nd your comfort setting, start with a
73°F (23°C) temperature setting and allow
about 20 minutes for the system to regulate.
Use the driver’s or passenger’s temperature
buttons to adjust the temperature setting
as necessary. If you choose the temperature
setting of 60°F (15°C), the system remains
at the maximum cooling setting. If you choose
the temperature setting of 90°F (32°C), the
system remains at the maximum heat setting.
Choosing either maximum setting will not
cause the vehicle to heat or cool any faster.Do not cover the solar sensor located on the
top of the instrument panel near the windshield.
This sensor regulates air temperature based
on sun load and also turns on your vehicle’s
headlamps. For more information on the solar
sensor, see “Sensors” later in this section.
To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather, the
system delays turning on the fan until warm air is
available. The length of delay depends on the
engine coolant temperature. Press the fan switch
to override this delay and change the fan to a
selected speed.
O(On/Off):Press this button to turn off the
climate control system. Outside air still enters
the vehicle, and is directed to the oor. This
direction can be changed by pressing the mode
button. Recirculation can only be selected in
vent or bi-level mode. The temperature can also
be adjusted using either temperature button.
If you adjust the air delivery mode or temperature
settings with the system off, the display comes
on briey to show the settings and then turns off.
Press the on/off button or the up down arrows
on the fan switch, the defrost button, AUTO button,
or the air conditioning button to turn the system
on when it is off.
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Manual Operation
The air delivery mode or fan speed can be
manually adjusted.
DC(Fan):The buttons with the fan symbols let
you manually adjust the fan speed. Press the
up arrow to increase fan speed and the down
arrow to decrease fan speed.
Pressing a fan button while the system is off will
turn the system on. Pressing a fan button
while in automatic control places the fan under
manual control. The fan setting remains displayed
and the AUTO light turns off. The air delivery
mode remains in automatic control.
yNz(Mode):Press the mode up and down
buttons to manually change the direction of
the airow in the vehicle. Repeatedly press the
button until the desired mode appears on the
display. Pressing a mode button while the system
is off will change air delivery mode without
turning the system on. Press one of these buttons
while in automatic control to place the mode
under manual control.The air delivery mode setting displays and the
AUTO light turns off. The fan remains under
automatic control.
H(Vent):This setting delivers air to the
instrument panel outlets.
)(Bi-Level):This mode directs air to the
instrument panel outlets and to the oor outlets.
A little air is directed towards the windshield
and side window outlets. Cooler air is directed to
the upper outlets and warmer air to the oor
outlets.
6(Floor):This mode directs most of the air to
the oor outlets, with some of the air directed
to the windshield, side window outlets, and
second row oor outlets. In this mode, the system
automatically selects outside air. Recirculation
cannot be selected in oor mode.
-(Defog):See “Defogging and Defrosting” later
in this section.
@(Recirculation):Press this button to turn
the recirculation mode on. When the button
is pressed, an indicator light comes on.
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This mode keeps outside air from entering the
vehicle. It can be used to reduce outside air and
prevent odors from entering your vehicle.
Recirculation can also help cool the air inside your
vehicle more quickly once the temperature inside
the vehicle is less than the outside temperature.
The recirculation mode cannot be used with oor,
defrost, or defogging modes. If you try to select
recirculation in one of those modes, the indicator
ashes three times and turns off. The air
conditioning compressor also comes on when this
mode is activated. While in recirculation mode the
windows may fog when the weather is cold and
damp. To clear the fog, select either the defog or
defrost mode and increase the fan speed.
Press the button again to turn off the recirculation
mode. It automatically turns off when the engine is
turned off and must be re-selected when the engine
is turned on again.
Air Conditioning
#
(Air Conditioning):Press this button to turn
the air conditioning (A/C) compressor on and off.
When air conditioning is selected, an indicator light
comes on to let you know that the air conditioning
has been activated.The air conditioning compressor does not work
when outside temperatures fall below 40°F (4°C).
Pressing this button when the outside temperature
is too cool makes the air conditioning indicator ash
three times and turn off to let you know the air
conditioning mode is not available. If the air
conditioning is on and the outside temperature
drops below a temperature which is too cool for air
conditioning to be effective, the air conditioning light
turns off to show that the air conditioning mode has
been canceled.
On hot days, open the windows long enough to let
hot inside air escape. This helps to reduce the
time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. It also
helps the system to operate more efficiently.
The air conditioning system removes moisture
from the air, so you may sometimes notice a
small amount of water dripping underneath your
vehicle while idling or after turning off the
engine. This is normal.
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Sensors
The solar sensor, located in the defrost grille in
the middle of the instrument panel, monitors
the solar radiation. Do not cover the solar sensor
or the system will not work properly.The interior temperature sensor located on the
instrument panel to the right of the steering column,
measures the temperature of the air inside the
vehicle.
There is also an exterior temperature sensor
located behind the front grille. This sensor reads
the outside air temperature and helps maintain
the temperature inside the vehicle. Any cover on
the front of the vehicle could cause a false reading
in the displayed temperature.
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The climate control system uses the information
from these sensors to maintain your comfort
setting by adjusting the outlet temperature, fan
speed, and the air delivery mode. The system may
also supply cooler air to the side of the vehicle
facing the sun. The recirculation mode will also
be used as needed to maintain cool outlet
temperatures.
Defogging and Defrosting
Fog on the inside of the windows is a result of
high humidity (moisture) condensing on the
cool window glass. This can be minimized if the
climate control system is used properly. There
are two modes to clear fog or frost from your
windshield.
Use the mode up and down arrows to select
the defog mode. Use the defrost button to
select the defrost mode.
-(Defog):The defog mode is used to clear
the windows of fog or moisture and warm
the passengers. This mode directs air to the
windshield, oor outlets, and side window vents.
When you select this mode, the system turns
off recirculation and runs the air conditioning
compressor unless the outside temperature is
close to freezing. The recirculation mode cannot
be selected while in the defog mode. Do not
drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear.
0(Defrost):Press this button to remove
fog or frost from the windshield more quickly.
This mode directs most of the air to the
windshield and side window vents and some
to the oor vents. In this mode, the system
automatically forces outside air into your vehicle.
The recirculation mode cannot be selected
while in the defrost mode. The air conditioning
compressor runs automatically in this setting,
unless the outside temperature is close to freezing.
Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows
are clear.
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Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog from the rear window.
<(Rear Window Defogger):Press this button
to turn the rear window defogger on or off. The
rear window defogger stays on for about
10 minutes after the button is pressed, before
turning off. The defogger can also be turned off
by pressing the button again or by turning off
the engine. Do not drive the vehicle until all the
windows are clear.
If your vehicle has heated outside rearview
mirrors, the mirrors will heat to help clear fog or
frost from the surface of the mirror when the
rear window defog button is pressed.
Notice: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 your warranty.
Outlet Adjustment
Use the slider switch in the center of the outlet,
to change the direction of the air ow. Use
the thumbwheel near the outlet to control the
amount of air ow or to shut off the airow
completely.
Keep all outlets open whenever possible for best
system performance.
Operation Tips
Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from the
air inlets at the base of the windshield that
can block the ow of air into the vehicle.
Use of non-GM approved hood deectors can
adversely affect the performance of the
system.
Keep the path under all seats clear of objects
to help circulate the air inside the vehicle
more effectively.
If fogging reoccurs while in vent or bi-level
modes with mild temperature throughout
the vehicle, turn on the air conditioner
to reduce windshield fogging.
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