1995 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 136

Defogging and Defrosting Windshield the 1. Turn the air control knob toDEFROST. 2. Turn the temperature controlknob to the desired setting. 3. Turn the fan control knob to the desired speed. MAX: Provides maximum coolingor quick cool-down on very hot days. This setting recirculatesmost of the air inside your vehicle.If it is used forlong periods of time, the a r may become dry. This setting directs air through i the upper air vents. Air Conditioner Controls (Option) A/C: Use fornormal cooling on hot days.This setting cools outsidear and directs it through the upper vents. i air The a r conditioner compressor operates MAX, A/C, i in BI-LEVEL, BLEND and DEFROST when the outside temperature is above freezing. When a r conditioner the i is on, you may sometimes notice slight changes your in vehicle's engine speed and power. This is normal because the systemis designed to cycle the compressor on and off to keep the desired cooling and help fuel economy. Cooling The air conditioner works best if you your keep windows closed. On very hot days, the windows open just long enough for the hot air to escape. The air conditioning system uses the same controls as the 1. Turn the air control knob to A/Cfor normal cooling. For faster cooling move the knob to MAX. heating system, except thatthe slir control knob has two extra settings, described below. For explanation of all an 2. T r the temperature control knob to a comfortable un the controls, see "Heater Controls" earlier in part. this setting. 3. Move the fan cdfitrol knob to the desired speed. 3-3