1996 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 132

Heating On cold days, use FLOOR with the temperatureknob all the way in the red area. The system will bring in outside air, heat it and send it to the floor ducts. Your vehicle has heat ducts that are directed toward the rear seat. Keep the area under the front seats clear of obstructions so the heated air can reach rear the seat passengers. If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater, you can use it to help your system provide warm air faster when it's C O W OWZ& (0°F (- 1SiT)rQT h m - j -An engine G O Q heater w m s the coolmt your engine and heating system use to provide heat. See "Engine Coolant Heater" in the Index. ~ ~ Ventilation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or any other obstruction, such as leaves. The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows, When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, adjust the fan mode knob to FLOOR and the to the highest speed off. for a few moments before driving This helps clear the intake ductsof snow and moisture and reduces the chance of fogging the insideof your windows. Keep the air path under the front seats clearof objects. This helps a r circulate throughout your vehicle. i Ventilation System For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed, use VENT to direct outside air through your vehicle. Your vehicle alsohas the flow-through ventilation system. Your vehicle's flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it is moving. Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the airconditioning fan is running, 3-5