2008 Pontiac G8 Owner's Manual - Page 142

7-2 Climate Controls When defrost is selected, the air conditioning turns on automatically to improve defrosting performance. In this mode the air conditioning cannot be turned off and the recirculation mode cannot be turned on. 3. Select the coolest temperature and highest fan speed. 4. Open the windows briefly to let hot air escape and then close them. 5. Once the vehicle's interior cools down, turn off the recirculation, and select 0. This maintains the best comfort level during extended driving. The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so a small amount of water might drip under the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. The air conditioning should be turned on for at least five to ten minutes once every two weeks to lubricate the air conditioning seals, even in the winter. Air Delivery Mode Control Use the right knob to select from the following modes. 0 (Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. Air is divided between the instrument panel outlets and the floor outlets. 1 (Bi-Level): d (Floor): Air Conditioning # (Air Conditioning): Air is directed to the floor outlets with some air directed to the windshield and side window outlets. Press to turn on or off. An indicator comes on when the air conditioning is on. The fan must be on to use the air conditioning. Air is directed to the windshield, floor outlets, and side window vents. Use this mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers. 4 (Defog): The air conditioning cannot be turned off in defrost mode. If # is pressed, the indicator light flashes three times and the air conditioning stays on. For quick cool down on hot days, select the following settings together: 1. Press # to turn on the air conditioning. 2. Press / to turn on the recirculation. 5 (Defrost): Air is directed to the windshield, with some air directed to the side window vents. Use this mode to quickly remove fog or frost from the windshield.