2003 Pontiac Vibe Owner's Manual - Page 143

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, located in the center of the instrument panel to the left of the audio system, 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 or is between modes. Air Conditioning A/C (Air Conditioning): Press the A/C button, located in the center of the instrument panel to the left of the audio system, to change your comfort control system to air conditioning. An indicator light will come on when the air conditioning is on. Air conditioning can also control the humidity in your vehicle. The incoming air is 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, press the A/C button and make sure to use outside air. For faster cooling, also 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. Press the A/C button. 2. Turn the mode knob to defrost. Recirculate will be off. 3. Turn the fan knob to HI and adjust the temperature knob to a comfortable setting. 3-3