1996 Chevrolet Astro Owner's Manual - Page 120
1996 Chevrolet Astro Manual
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DEFROST-The setting with the defrost symbol operates the defroster. Most of the air comes out near the windshield, with some going to the floor vents and front side windows. Use this when you get fog or ice on the windshield. HTR (Heater) - Most of the air comes out near the floor. The rest comes out from the defroster vents under the windshield and at the front side windows. This isbest for cold weather. VENT -The aircomes out at the vents on your instrument panel. BLEND (Position 1) - With this setting, the heated outside air comes out both the heater vents and defroster vents. The lever can be positioned anywhere between to adjust the proportion of air coming through each vent. Adjust the temperature lever for warmer or coolerair. BLEND (Position 2) - With this setting, the heated outside air comes out both the instrument panel vents and heater vents. The lever can be positioned anywhere between to adjust the proportion of air coming through each vent. Adjust the temperature lever forwarmer or coolerair. Heater/Air Conditioning Controls If your vehicle has air conditioning, your heatinghir conditioning controls will look like this. Before using your vehicle's air conditioning, open the windows to clear the vehicle of hot air. Close the windows when using the system. Fan Lever- The top lever has five positions. To increase the air flow, move the lever toward HIGH. To decrease the air flow, move the lever toward OFF. Temperature Lever - This lever is below the fan lever and selects the temperature of the air flowing into your vehicle. Move the lever up for warmer air. Move the lever down for cooler air. Function Lever - This lever is below the fan lever and can be moved to seven different functions. DEFROST - The setting with the defrost symbol operates the defroster. Most of the air comes out near the windshield, with some going to the floor vents and side window defrost vents. Use this when you get fog or ice on the windshield. The A/C compressor may operate in this setting to dehumidify the air. 3-2