2004 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 125

Climate Controls Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. H (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets. ) (Bi-Level): This mode directs half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, then directs most of the remaining air to the floor outlets with some air directed at the side windows. A (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets with some air directed to the side windows. The right knob can also be used to select defog or defrost modes. Information on defogging and defrosting can be found later in this section. 9 (Fan): Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. Temperature Control: Turn the center knob clockwise or counterclockwise to manually increase or decrease the temperature inside your vehicle. When it's cold outside 0°F (−18°C) or lower, use the engine coolant heater, if equipped, to provide warmer air faster to your vehicle. An engine coolant heater warms the coolant that the engine uses to provide heat to warm the inside of your vehicle. For more information, see Engine Coolant Heater on page 2-22. Operation To change the current mode, select one of the following: H MAX: This mode is used for maximum cooling. It will recirculate much of the air inside your vehicle. It maximizes your air conditioner's performance and your vehicle's fuel economy. The air-conditioning compressor will run automatically in this mode when it is needed to help dry the air in the vehicle. 3-19