1996 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 146

FRONT This selection is used to defrost the windshield by directing the airflow toward the windshield. If FRONT is selected whilein the AUTO mode, the fan speed and the air temperature from the front defroster will vary. If a manual fan speed setting is selected, the fan speed will remain at that selection until another fan speed is selection is made or the AUTO mode selected. To turn off FRONT, press the AUTO or AIR FLOW button. FRONT defrost will work better if any or snow is ice cleared from the hood and the inlet area between the air base of the windshield and the hood. For normal cooling on hot days, use NORM and adjust the temperature and fan speed for your comfort. If REClRC is selected whilein the NORM air conditioning mode, the system works likeMAX and recirculates theair. Use BI-LEV to deliver warm a r to the floor and cooler to i air the middle instrument panel outlets. Air Condi,,. On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape. This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closed for the air conditioner to workits best. If you have the dual automatic comfortemp system and on very hot days using the AUTOmode, the system will automatically enter theRECIRC mode and the temperature door will be positioned the full cold at position for maximum cooling. If the system is not in the AUTO mode, RECIRC should selected to provide be maximum cooling. You can choose the extreme comfort setting of 60°F (16"C), but the system will not cool any faster by choosing the extreme comfort setting. When the air conditioner is on, you may sometimes notice slight changes in your vehicle's engine speed and power. This is normal becausethe system is designed to cycle the compressor on andoff to keep the desired temperature. If you have the electronic touch system, for quick cool-down on very hot days, use MAX with the temperature and fan speed adjusted to COOL and HIGH.