1994 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 114

Comfort Controlk &Audio Systems 0(Defrost): Use to direct most of the air to thewindshield and side window vents. The air conditioning may run if the temperature is above 40°F (4°C) to dehumiddy the air. DEFOG: Use on cold, humid days with two or more passengers when the windows fog. The airis directed through the windshield, side window, and lower vents. Air Conditioning LOWER: Use to direct most of the air The air conditioning may run in Defrost through the lower vents. Some air will if the temperature is above 40°F (4°C). flow through the windshield and side In any other mode, you can select or window vents. shut off air conditioning as desired by BI-LEV (Bi-Level):Use on cool, sunny pressing A/C. The indicator light will days. This setting directs air intwo glow whilethe air conditioning is ways. Cool outside air is directed to the operating. upper portion of your body through the For maximum cooling, place the upper vents in the instrumentpanel. directional control in RECIRC, turn the Warmed air isdirected through the fan h o b cloclcwise for highest fan lower vents, with a little air flow speed, and turn the temperatureknob through the windshield and side counterclockwise to thecoldest setting. window vents. At times this On very hot days, open the windows temperature difference may be more long enough to let the hotinside air out. apparent than others. This reduces the time the air UPPER: Use to direct air flow through the upper vents in the instrument panel. conditioner's compressor will have to run, which should help fuel economy. Some air will also flow through the lower outlets. RECIRC (Recirculate): Use when entering a smoky or dusty area. flow Air is directed through the upper instrument panel vents. OFF: Turns off the climate control system. This is the only setting which fully shuts off the fan. Rear Window Defogger (OPTION) Q R. DEF: Press towarm the defogger grid on the rear window. Theindicator light will glow while the rear window defogger is operating. The rear window defogger will turn off automatically after about 10 minutes of use. If you turn it on again, the defogger will operate forabout 5 minutes. You can also turn off the defogger by turning off the ignitionor pressing R. DEF again. 112