[RedRocker]

Any feedback on the effectiveness of the heating of the Acadia? How about the Air conditioning?

 

[admin]

We haven't had the need to use the AC yet, but the heater works very well, as does the heated seats, which have three heat settings as well a the option to do just the back, or back and seat.

 

[002]

I've had to use both heat and A/C--works very well and passengers in both back rows said they were happy with the heat and A/C back there as well.

 

[GaGirl]

I love that the heated seats have 3 options for heating! I'm almost disappointed I won't get to use that feature until next winter!!

 

[002]

Gagirl,

If it will bring you that much joy to use the heated seat settings, you don't have to wait for next winter, just turn on the A/C full blass and use the seat heater settings you desire.

"Go Girl"!!

 

[GaryB]

The auto climate control in ours has worked marvelously. Selects heat or a/c as needed (we live in North-central Florida, so both have been in constant use) and also controls fans in a pretty reasonable fashion - better than my previous experience with similar systems back in the early 90's.

 

[Racefla]

Here is something I like to do when no one is in the 2nd row, which is most of the time.

I turn the 2nd row roof vent around and get some air flowing to my back / head area. Kind of nice to have that extra airflow on those real cold / hot days or nights 8)

 

[tymj]

I love that the heated seats have 3 options for heating! I'm almost disappointed I won't get to use that feature until next winter!!

Heated seats in GEORGIA? What the?? -- Call me a Rocky Mountain snob, but I just don't see it!

 

[GaGirl]

Hey, I used my heated seats in my Acura about 12 times this winter! It does get a little chilly down here! Of course we're now in the 80s, so I don't need them anymore this season, but it's a nice to have for the freak days when we actually get a blast of cold weather from the Rockies.

 

[Acadia4VA-WV]

At first we didn't think we would find much use for the heated backs vs. heated back and seat on the SLT-2, but we really like it. The former Audi had 6 settings, but always seat and back. Some cars don't have heated backs in addition to the heated seat, but I think that's a big mistake. Score again for Acadia.

 

[BloodRedHog]

I would have been shocked if the A/C was not great in the Acadia- GM is known for very good A/C, as Porsche is known for brakes, etc.

 

[kjf]

I love the heated seat back. Works wonders on my aching back.

Kelly

 

[intrigueme]

I haven't tried the heated seats yet. It's going to get cold tomorrow (only a high of 70), so I'll try it. Have to make sure it works!

My minivan had heated seats. I used them in 90 degree weather when I was 8 months pregnant to soothe my lower back! :thumb:

 

[linuxtwit]

I haven't tried the heated seats yet. It's going to get cold tomorrow (only a high of 70), so I'll try it. Have to make sure it works!

Cold being a relative term obviously, since daytime temps this week in Lethbridge are probably peak around 50F. hno:

 

[intrigueme]

I couldn't help myself. I had to throw that in to make our Northern friends jealous! ;D

Actually 70 will be nice! On Saturday I was out helping my husband cut down a huge tree in our yard and put it in the trailer to haul away and it was in the high 80's (too hot for heavy yard work)! :hot:

 

[sandman]

You know what's cool (pardon the pun) with the air conditioning is that when you pop the sunroof open a bit, the air (or fan) automatically speeds up and will go back down when you close the sunroof.

 

[Racefla]

You know what's cool (pardon the pun) with the air conditioning is that when you pop the sunroof open a bit, the air (or fan) automatically speeds up and will go back down when you close the sunroof.

I have noticed that as well. It's like the inside is so air tight that it is pressurized and opening the sunvent takes the pressure off the A/C fan.

 

[Racefla]

You know what's cool (pardon the pun) with the air conditioning is that when you pop the sunroof open a bit, the air (or fan) automatically speeds up and will go back down when you close the sunroof.

I have noticed that as well. It's like the inside is so air tight that it is pressurized and opening the sunvent takes the pressure off the A/C fan.

Hot weather cooldown tip.
We have been haveing mid 80 degree days like yesterday. After sitting in the sun all day it was really hot inside when I left work. I hopped in and the Auto & Aux was blasting cold air in a very hot car. I opened the roof vent and stopped to lock the fence. Before I got back in, I put my hand over the vent opening on the roof and MAN you could really feel the heat blast escapeing out of there.