Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
10603118) - 2018 - crc - 8/25/17
Climate Controls
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12. Rear Window Defogger
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 AUTO is lit, all four functions
operate automatically. Each function
can also be manually set and the
selected setting is displayed.
Functions not manually set will
continue to be automatically
controlled, even if the AUTO
indicator is not lit.
For automatic operation:
1. Press AUTO.
2. Set the temperature. Allow the
system time to stabilize. Adjust
the temperature as needed for
best comfort.
To improve fuel efficiency and to
cool the vehicle faster with A/C on,
recirculation may be automatically
selected in warm weather. Press
@
to select recirculation; press it
again to select outside air.
Driver and Passenger
Temperature Controls :
The
temperature can be adjusted
separately for the driver and the
passenger. Turn the knob clockwise
or counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the driver or passenger
temperature setting.
SYNC :
Press to link all passenger
temperature settings to the driver
setting. The SYNC indicator light will
turn on. When the passenger
settings are adjusted, the SYNC
indicator light turns off.
Manual Operation
O
:
Press to turn the fan off or on.
When off is selected, the system will
prevent air from flowing into the
cabin. If on is selected, or any other
button is pressed, the climate
control system will turn on and
return to delivering airflow as set.
The temperature control and air
delivery mode can still be adjusted.
^
:
Press to increase or decrease
the fan speed. The fan speed
setting appears on the main display.
Pressing any air flow mode button
cancels automatic fan control and
the fan is controlled manually. Press
AUTO to return to automatic
operation.
Air Delivery Mode Controls :
Press
X
,
Y
, or
[
to change the
direction of the airflow. Any
combination of the three buttons
can be selected. The indicator light
in the button will turn on. The
current mode appears in the display
screen. Pressing either button
cancels automatic air delivery
control and the direction of the
airflow is controlled manually. Press
AUTO to return to automatic
operation.
To change the current mode, select
one or more of the following modes:
X
:
Clears the windows of fog or
moisture. Air is directed to the
windshield.
Y
:
Air is directed to the instrument
panel outlets.
[
:
Air is directed to the floor
outlets.