1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass Owner's Manual - Page 127

comes through the floor outlet. The rest of the air comes through the windshield and side window vents. Set the center control knob the temperature desired. to +this position mostof the airflow FLOOR: In ' e this It is not recommended to use button in the floor is mode with heat. It useful to quicklycool the vehicle on hot days. DEFOG: This position divides the airflow between the floor outlets andthe windshield defroster vent. DEFROST This position directs most the of airflow throughthe windshield defroster vent. Some of the air goes to the floor outlets. air conditioning The in compressor will run automatically this position when it isneeded to help dry the air the vehicle. in Air Conditioning Compressor Button Press A/C to operate thei conditioner compressor. ar The indicator light will glow whenthe button is pressed been to indicate thatthe air conditioning system has turned on. Recirculation Button Press REClRCULATION to close outside vents. all it The indicatorlight on the button will glow when is pressed. RECIRCULATION is available a l modes, in l except DEFOG and DEFROST. +# w e &b Outside Air Press OUTSIDE AIR to allow the circulation of outside air in the vehicle. indicator light on the button will The glow when pressed. OUTSIDE AIR is available in all modes includingOFF and is automatically activatedin DEFOG and DEFROST. Air Conditioning The air conditioner and heater work best if you keep your windows closed while using them. Your vehicle also has the flow-through ventilation system described later in this section. On very hot days, open windows long enough to the let hot inside air escape. This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down, which should help fuel economy. On cool, but sunny days, sun may warm your upper the body may not be m enough. w body, but your lower You can useBI-LEVEL with the temperature knobin the middle and the A/C button pushed The system in. will bringin outside air and direct slightly warmer air to your lower body.