1996 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 142

A/C: Press this button toturn the air conditioning on and off. The system will cool and dehumidify the In air inside the vehicle. the AUTO mode, the display A/C is active, but the conditioning air will show that compressor only operates when the system determines it is needed. If you have the standard system, for quick cool-down on very hot days, MAX with the temperature use knob in the blue area.If this setting is used long periodsof for time, the air your vehiclemay become too cold and in dry. For normal cooling on hot days, A/C with the use temperature knob the blue area. This setting cools the air entering your vehicle and directs it through the instrument panel outlets. i n . RECIRC,:Press this button to limit the amount fresh of air entering your vehicle. may use this setting You to limit odors entering your vehicle. Press REClRC to change to a manual MODE and air will recirculate for 10 minutes. RECIRC will show on the display and then return toEXT TEMP display. middle instrument panel outlets. To warrn or cool air the delivered, push the E button up or down. TAir Conditioning When the air conditioner is on, you may sometimes notice On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot slight changes in your vehicle's engine speed and power. This is normal because the system designed to cycle the is inside a r escape. This reduces the time i it takes for your cornpressor on and off to keep the desired temperature. vehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closed for the air conditioner to work its best. DEFROST: Press this button to clear windshield. the The system will automatically control fan speed if the you select defrost from AUTO. O F C: 'Pressthis button to display the temperature in degrees Fahrenheitor Celsius. O If you have the electronic system, press the A/C button to turn the system on. The system will cool and dehumidify the air inside vehicle. Also while in the AUTO mode, the system will use FtECIRC as necessary to cool the air. &1cool but sunny days, with the standard system through manual operationof the electron& system, use BI-LEVEL to deliverwarm air to the floor and cooler to the air