What are the buttons on the LaCrosse center console?

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LillianLee
07/30/25 2:21am
Buick LaCrosse center console buttons and their functions are as follows: 1. Seat control buttons: There are four function buttons on both sides of the center console, which are the driver's seat and front passenger seat heating and ventilation buttons. 2. Entertainment system: Includes infotainment system display power switch, audio source switching, radio, settings, phone, navigation, input, delete, tone, repeat and other function buttons. 3. Air conditioning control system: Includes air conditioning power, driver temperature adjustment, front defroster, rear defroster, fan speed, air conditioning, air flow direction, air circulation mode, dual-zone climate control, passenger temperature adjustment, automatic air conditioning control and other buttons. 4. Other types: Includes traction control (electronic stability system), ultrasonic parking assist system, and electric rear window sunshade buttons.
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NoahAnn
08/15/25 8:28am
The layout of the center console in my LaCrosse is quite user-friendly. On the far left is the air conditioning control area, with knobs for adjusting temperature, buttons for managing fan speed and airflow mode, plus an auto AC switch. The row on the right features physical buttons for seat heating and ventilation—super handy for warming your backside in winter. The middle section houses an 8-inch touchscreen, with a volume knob and media toggle buttons retained below, allowing song switching without looking at the screen while driving. A navigation shortcut on the right side provides quick access to maps, and the automatic parking button sits near the gear lever. The upper control area integrates vehicle settings, radar switch, and an emergency SOS button. Overall, the buttons have excellent rebound feedback, enabling accurate blind operation through muscle memory.
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LeonardoFitz
10/21/25 5:49am
The physical buttons on the Buick LaCrosse's center console are far more practical than touchscreens. The three-knob design in the climate control zone is the most user-friendly—left and right knobs adjust temperature, while the middle one controls fan speed. Next to the dual-zone control knobs are the defogger and auto mode buttons. The media zone retains thoughtful physical buttons: a central knob for volume adjustment and dedicated buttons for switching between radio/CD/Bluetooth sources. Driver assistance buttons are also integrated here, with the parking assist physical button reacting 0.5 seconds faster than touchscreen controls. The drive mode selector near the gearshift allows quick sport mode activation. Backlit buttons provide excellent nighttime visibility, offering higher safety margins than Tesla's all-screen approach.
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