2009 Pontiac Vibe Owner's Manual - Page 129

Climate Controls Recirculation Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to clear fog from the rear window. It will only work when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position. 7-3 Outlet Adjustment Use the air outlets located in the center and outboard sides of the instrument panel, to change the direction of the air flowing through the vents. ? (Recirculation): Press to turn the recirculation mode on or off. An indicator light shows that it is on. This mode recirculates the air inside the vehicle and helps to heat or cool the air more quickly. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering the vehicle. Press the button again to turn the recirculation mode off and the outside air mode on. Recirculation is automatically turned off when the climate control system mode knob is turned to defog, defrost, or is positioned between modes. = (Rear Defogger): Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light shows that it is on. The rear window defogger stays on until it is manually turned off. Clear any snow from the rear window. If the ignition is turned off, while the rear window defogger is on, the defogger turns back on automatically when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position again. Notice: Do not use a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window. Do not adhere anything to the defogger grid lines in the rear glass. These actions may damage the rear defogger. Repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Operation Tips • Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the outside air inlets at the base of the windshield. • Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors can adversely affect the performance of the system. • Keep the area under the front seats clear of objects for more effective air circulation. • If the airflow seems low when the fan is at the highest setting, the passenger compartment air filter might need to be replaced. For more information, see Passenger Compartment Air Filter later in this section.