1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass Owner's Manual - Page 128

-~ -... . ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ .. ~~ __ ~ ' . ' I . ' ' For quick cool-down on very hot days, use VENT with Defogging and Defrosting Windows . the temperature knob all the way in the blue area and the Your system has two settings for clearing the front and ; A/C and RECIRCULATION buttons pressed. If this side windows. For each setting, adjust the temperature ; setting is used for long periodsof time, the air in your control as desired. vehicle may become too dry. To defrost the front window quickly, rotate the -1 For normal cooling on hot days, use VENT with the temperature control knob all the way in the red area. temperature knobin the blue area and the button A/C Use DEFROST and adjust the fan the highest speed. to f pushed in. The system will bring in outside and cool it. ar i To warrn passengers while keeping the front window clean, use DEFOG. Heating Your vehicle is equipped with side window defogger On cold days, use FLOOR and the outside air button vents. The side window defogger vents are located with the temperature knob all the way in the red area. on the outside the side instrument panel vents. of To The system will bring in outside air, heatand sendit it defrost theside windows rotate the temperature control to the floor outlets. FLOOR and adjust knob all the way in the red area. Use the fan to the highest speed. control foggingof the To Your vehicle has heat outlets that are directed toward windows rotate the temperature control knob all the the rear seat. Keep area under the front seats the way in the red area. Use DEFOG and adjust the fan clear of obstructions so the heated air can reach the to the highest speed. rear seat passengers. :If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater, you can To defog the side windows while using air conditioning use BI-LEVEL and adjust the fan to the highest speed use it to help your system provide warm air faster A/C button. For added airflow to the side and press the (0 when it's cold outside O F (- 18 C ) or lower). An engine coolant heater warms the coolant your engine windows aim the side vents toward the windows and and heating system use to provide heat. See "Engine close the center vents. RECIRCULATION will not work in DEFROST and . Coolant Heater"in the Index. DEFOG. Thisis done to prevent recirculation of humid inside air and allow the system to work properly. ': I I : I O