1996 Buick LeSabre Owner's Manual - Page 129

toward the floorand windshield outlets. If the down AIR FLOW button is selected while in the FRONT defrost mode, thesystem will send the air toward the floor and FRONT will cancel. The arrows will appear on the display. HIGH. If this settingis used for long periods of time, the air in your vehicle may become too cold and dry. For normal cooling on hot days, useNORM and adjust the temperature and fan speed for your comfort. If RECIRC is selected while in the NORM air conditioning mode, the system works like MAX and recirculates the air. On sunny days, when the air is moderately warm or cool, use BI-LEV to deliver warm air to thefloor and cooler air to the middle instrument panel outlets. On days like these, the sun may adequately warm your upper body, but your lower body may not be warmenough. To warm or cool the air delivered, adjust the TEMPERATURE lever. The amount of fresh air entering vehicle is limited the when RECIRC is selected. Thisis helpful when you are trying to cool air in your vehicle or limit air the the entering thevehicle for some other reason. When the air conditioner is on, you may sometimes notice slight changes in your vehicle's engine speed and power. This is normal because the system is designed to cycle the compressor on and off to keep the desired temperature, VENT The VENT button allows fresh air to flow through your Buick without the air conditioning compressor working. AUTO andVENT may be selected at the same time so the system will maintain the temperature selected. Press the button again turn off the VENT selection. to RECIRC: Press this button to limit the amount of fresh air entering your vehicle. You may use this setting to limit odors enteringyour vehicle. Press RECIRCto change to a manual MODE and air will recirculate for 10 minutes. RECIRC will show on the display and then return to EXT temperature display. Air Conditioning On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape. This reduces time it takes for your the vehicle to cooldown. Then keep your windows closed for the air conditioner to work its best. If you have the electronic touch system, forquick cool-down on very hot days, use MAX with the temperature and fan speed adjusted to COOLand