2012 Chevrolet Equinox Owner's Manual - Page 213

Climate Controls 8-3 Automatic Climate Control System The vehicle's heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation can be controlled with this system. Automatic Operation The system automatically controls the fan speed, air delivery, air conditioning, and recirculation to heat or cool the vehicle to the selected temperature. When the AUTO indicator light is on, the system is in full automatic operation. To place the system in automatic mode: 1. Press AUTO. 2. Set the temperature. Allow the system time to stabilize. Then adjust the temperature as needed. 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 the h to select recirculation; press it again to select outside air. A. Fan Control B. AUTO (Automatic Operation) C. Air Delivery Mode Controls D. Front Defrost E. Recirculation F. Temperature Control G. Power H. Driver and Passenger Heated Seats I. J. Rear Window Defogger Air Conditioning