1996 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 126

VENT Use when outside temperatures are mild, and little heating cooling is needed. Airflow is or through the instrument panel outlets. Set the center control knob to the temperature desired. HEATER: This setting brings heated air through the heater ducts, some through the windshield aid defroster vents. If you have the optional engine coolant heater (engine block heater) and use it during cold weather, 0°F (- 18 O C) or lower, your heating system will more quickly provide heat becausethe engine coolant is already in warmed. See "Engine Coolant Heater" the Index. '!! rF/ Air Conditioning (Option) On very hot days,open the windows longenough to let hot, inside air escape. This reduces time it takesfor the your vehicle to cool down, which should help fuel economy. For quick cool-down on very hot use MAX with days, the temperatureknob all the wayin the blue area. If the setting is used long periods of time, the air in your for vehicle may become too dry. For normal coolingon hot days, use A/C with the temperature kndb in the blue area. The system will bring i outside air and cool it. n 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. The system will bring in outside and air direct it to your upper body, while sending slightly warmed airto your lower body.You may notice this temperature difference more some times thanat at others. 9BLEND: This ducts and the aeflow equally setting divides between the heater windshield defroster vents. DEFROST This setting directs air through the windshield defroster vents located top of the on instrument panel. 3-4