2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue Owner's Manual - Page 129

DEFROST This setting directsmost of the air through the defrost side window vents. Some of the and air goes to the floor ducts. The air conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting unless the outside temperature below 40°F (4.5"C). is (Even when the compressor is running, you can control the temperature.) Air Conditioning On very hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape. This reduces the load on the compressor, which should help fuel economy. For quick cool-down on very hot days, use RECIRCULATE with the temperature knob all the way in the blue area.If this and the A/C button pushed setting is used for long periods of time, the air in your vehicle may become too dry. For normal cooling on hot days, use VENT with the temperature knob in the blue area. With the A/C button pushed in and outside airbutton pushed in, the system will bring in outside airand cool it. On cool but sunny days, the sun may warm your upper body, but your lower body may not be warm enough. You can use BI-LEVEL with the temperature knob in the middle with the A/C button pushed in and the outside airbutton pushed in. The system will bring in outside airand direct it toyour upper body, while sending slightly warmed air to your lower body. You may notice this temperature difference more at some times than others. Air Conditioning Compressor Button Press the A/C button to operate theair conditioning compressor. The indicator lighton the button will glow when the button is pressed. You don't have to press the button to run the compressor in DEFOG or DEFROST. Recirculate Button eThis button is used to recirculate much of theair inside your vehicle.This setting is not available in defrost. Outside AirButton This button is used to bring in outside air. 3-3