Buick Encore: Climate Controls / 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
7. Recirculation

The following are climate control settings that use more fuel:

• Defrost mode
• Extreme temperature settings
• High fan speed settings

To help reduce fuel usage:

• 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.

: 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.

: Air is directed to the floor outlets.

: Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets.

: Air is directed to the windshield and side window vents.

: 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
• Rear Window and Outside Mirror Defogger