2008 Pontiac G8 Owner's Manual - Page 146

7-6 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. 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 might automatically turn off during heavy acceleration or towing with your vehicle, but the # will still display. Select from the following modes: 0 (Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. 1 (Bi-Level): Air is divided between the instrument panel outlets and the floor outlets. Cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the floor outlets. d (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets with some air directed to the outer instrument panel, windshield and side window outlets. Air Conditioning # (Air Conditioning): Press to turn the air conditioning system on or off. The # appears in the display when the air conditioning is on. When the air conditioning is turned off # OFF appears in the display. 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, open the windows to let the hot air to escape. After a few minutes, close the windows so the system will work more effectively. Recirculation / Air is directed to the windshield, floor and side window outlets. Use this mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers. Press to turn the defrost on or off. The 5 indicator appears in the display. A portion of the air is directed to the windshield, with some air directed to the side window vents. 4 (Defog): (Recirculation): Press to change the air intake between recirculated air and outside air. An indicator light comes when the recirculation is activated. The recirculation mode recycles interior air and is not recommended for extended use. If it is used for a long period of time, the system automatically lets some fresh air into the vehicle for ventilation. 5 (Defrost):