2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 208
2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette Manual
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Mode Buttons (Outside Air): Press this button to send outside air into your vehicle. The light in the button will glow when outside air is in use. Using this setting while trying to defrost or defog the windows will help clear the vents of moisture. While floor, defog or defrost mode is selected, the system will automatically go to outside air mode. (Recirculation): Press this button to limit the amount of outside air entering your vehicle. The light in the button will glow when recirculation is in use. You may use this setting to limit odors entering your vehicle. Operating the Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning (HVAC) system in the recirculation mode may cause fogging of the vehicle's windows when the weather is cold and damp. To clear the fog, switch the HVAC system to either the defog or defrost mode and increase the fan speed. To avoid re-fogging of the windows, operate the HVAC system in the outside air mode. A/C (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the air conditioning compressor on and off. The light in the button will glow when the air conditioning is in use. Air Conditioning On very hot days, your vehicle will cool down more quickly and economically if you open the windows long enough to let hot, inside air escape. For all settings, adjust the temperature control knob and fan speed as desired. To get maximum cooling or a quick cool-down on very hot days, press the A/C and recirculation buttons and move the temperature control toward the blue area. Adjust the mode knob to direct the air to the desired location. This setting should not be used for long periods of time because the air may become too cold and dry. Push the A/C button again to turn off the air conditioning. When the air conditioner compressor is on, you may sometimes notice slight changes in your vehicle's engine performance and power. This is normal. The system is designed to help fuel economy while it maintains the desired cooling level. The air conditioner removes moisture from the air, so you may sometimes notice water dripping from under your vehicle's engine compartment when it is idling or after it has been turned off. This is normal. 3-5