2008 Pontiac G5 Owner's Manual - Page 137

For quick cool down on hot days: 1. Select the 2. 3. Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. There are two modes to clear fog or frost from the windshield and side windows. When either the defrost or defog mode is selected the system runs the air conditioning compressor. Turn the left knob to select the defog or defrost mode. H mode. Select the h mode. Select #. 4. Select the coolest temperature. 5. Select the highest fan speed. Using these settings together for long periods of time may cause the air inside of the vehicle to become too dry. To prevent this from happening, after the air in the vehicle has cooled, turn off the recirculation by pressing the button again. The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so a small amount of water might drip underneath the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. The air conditioning compressor cannot be turned on when the fan is off. - (Defog): Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers. Half of the air is directed to the windshield and side window outlets and the remaining to the floor outlets. To defog the windows faster, turn the temperature control knob clockwise to the warmest setting. Use the defrost mode to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly. Most of the air is directed to the windshield, with some air directed to the side window outlets and the floor outlets. To defrost the windows faster, turn the temperature control knob clockwise to the warmest setting. For best results, clear all snow and ice from the windshield before defrosting. 0 (Defrost): 3-21