1998 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 159

Heating On cold days, use FLOOR with the temperature knob all the way in the red area. system will bring in outside The 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 front seats clear the the of obstructions so the heated air can reach rear 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 or cold outside (0°F (-18°C) lower). An engine coolant Ventilation Tips heater warms the coolant your engine and heating system use to provide heat. "Engine Coolant See Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or Heater" in the Index. any other obstruction, such as leaves. The heater and defroster will work better, reducing the chance far of Ventilation System fogging the inside of your windows. For mild outside temperatures when little heating or When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, adjustthe cooling is needed, use VENT to direct outside air mode knob toFLOOR and the fan to the highest the through your vehicle. Your vehicle also has speed for a few moments before drivingoff. This flow-through ventilation system described in later helps clear the intake ducts snow and moisture of this section. of and reduces the chance fogging the insideof your windows. Your vehicle's flow-through ventilation system supplies it outside air into the vehicle when is moving. Outside Keep the air path under the front seats clear of air will also enter the vehicle when air conditioning the objects. This helps air circulate throughout fan is running. your vehicle. 3-5