2002 Chevrolet Prizm Owner's Manual - Page 137

Fan Knob Turn the knob away from OFF to turn the system on. Turn the knob toward HI to increase fan speed. Temperature Knob Turn the knob to change the temperature of the air flowing from the system. Turn the knob clockwise to increase the temperature. Turn the knob counterclockwise to decrease the temperature. (Recirculate): Press this button to recirculate inside air through the comfort control system. An indicator light in the button will come on to let you know the feature is in use. Press the button again to turn off recirculate and to circulate outside air through the system. The indicator light will go off. Recirculate is automatically turned off when the climate control system mode knob is turned to defog or defrost. Air Conditioner Controls A/C (Air Conditioning): Push the A/C button to change your comfort control system to air conditioning. A light will come on when the air conditioning is on. The A/C button can also control the humidity in your vehicle. The incoming air will be cooled and dehumidified. The air conditioner works best if you keep your windows closed. On very hot days, open the windows just long enough for the hot air to escape. For normal cooling, push the A/C button and make sure to use outside air. For faster cooling, press the recirculate button. Then move the mode knob to vent and turn the temperature control knob counterclockwise. Turn the fan knob to HI. On days when it is raining or the humidity is high, follow these dehumidifying steps instead of the cooling directions. It will help clean windows that are cloudy with moisture. 1. Push the A/C button. 2. Turn the mode knob to defrost. Recirculate should be off. 3. Turn the fan knob to HI and adjust the temperature knob to a comfortable setting. 3-3