2006 Saturn VUE Owner's Manual - Page 139

Climate Controls Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. 6 (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets with some air directed to the windshield. When you select this mode, the system will turn recirculation mode off and run the air conditioning compressor unless the outside air is at or below freezing. Recirculation mode cannot be selected while in floor mode. This helps prevent window fogging and moisture building up within the cabin. The right knob can also be used to select defog or defrost mode. See "Defogging and Defrosting" later in this section. A (Fan): Operation To change the current mode, use the right knob to select one of the following: Turn the left knob clockwise to increase the fan speed or counterclockwise to decrease the fan speed. To turn the fan off, turn the left knob all the way counterclockwise. In any setting other than off, the fan will run continuously with the ignition on. The fan must be turned on to run the air conditioning compressor. There will be some airflow noticeable from the various outlets when driving, even with the fan in the off position. This is to ensure some fresh air is always available in the vehicle. Temperature Control: Turn the center knob clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the temperature inside your vehicle. H (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets. ) (Bi-Level): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets and to the floor outlets. Cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the floor outlets. 3-19