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Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012
Climate Controls 8-7
on, see “Climate and Air Quality”
under Vehicle Personalization on
page 5�35
Rear Window Defogger
= (Rear Window Defogger):
Press to turn the rear window
defogger on or off.
The rear window defogger turns
off automatically after about
10 minutes. If turned on again, it
runs for about five minutes before
turning off. At higher speeds, the
rear window defogger may stay on
continuously.
For vehicles with heated outside
rearview mirrors, they turn on with
the rear window defogger and help
to clear fog or frost from the surface
of the mirror. See Heated Mirrors on
page 2�15.
Notice: Do not try to clear frost
or other material from the inside
of the front windshield and rear
window with a razor blade or
anything else that is sharp. This
may damage the rear window
defogger grid and affect your
radio's ability to pick up stations
clearly. The repairs would not be
covered by your warranty.
Sensors
The solar sensor located on top
of the instrument panel near the
windshield monitors the solar heat.
The climate control system uses
the sensor information to adjust
the temperature, fan speed,
recirculation, and air delivery
mode for best comfort.
If the sensor is covered, the dual
automatic climate control system
may not work properly.
Air Vents
Use the louvers located on the air
vents to change the direction of the
airflow.
To open a vent, move the
thumbwheel to | . To close the vent,
move the thumbwheel to
9.
Operation Tips
.
Keep all outlets open whenever
possible for best system
performance.
.
Keep the paths under all seats
clear of objects to help circulate
the air inside the vehicle more
effectively.
.
Use of non-GM approved hood
deflectors can adversely affect
the performance of the system.