Air Vents

Use the louvers located on the air vents to change the direction of the airflow.

To open the vent, move the thumbwheel to move the thumbwheel to .. To close the vent, move the thumbwheel to For vehicles with eAssist, there is a.

For vehicles with eAssist, there is a battery cooling air vent located on the shelf behind the rear passenger seats below the rear window. Keep this air inlet clear from items that may block air flow. Proper airflow is required to keep the eAssist battery and control system cool.

Operation Tips

• Keep all outlets open whenever possible for best system performance.

• Keep the path 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.

    See also:

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