2012 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - Page 268

8-6 Climate Controls Climate Control Influence on eAssist Operation and Fuel Economy (If Equipped) The climate control system is dependent upon 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: eAssist Vehicles . . Comfort air conditioning mode. The Defrost mode. Extreme temperature settings, such as 15°C (60°F) or 32°C (90°F). High fan speed settings. Use the full automatic control as described under "Automatic Operation". Use eco air conditioning, instead of the comfort air conditioning. A. Power B. Driver Temperature Control C. Defrost D. Fan Control E. Air Delivery Mode Control F. Recirculation/Automatic Recirculation G. Passenger Temperature Control H. AUTO (Automatic Operation) I. J. L. Rear Window Defogger Eco Air Conditioning ZONE . . K. Comfort Air Conditioning To help reduce fuel usage: . .