Chevrolet 1997 Corvette Owner's Manual page 151

Mode Buttons
These buttons control the air intake, the air conditioning
and the rear window defogger operation.
outside air into your vehicle. The light on the button will
come on when operating. Use this setting while trying to
defrost or defog windows to help clear moisture.
amount of fresh air entering your vehicle by recirculating
most of the a i r inside your vehicle. The light on the button
will come on when operating. This setting is helpful when
you are trying to cool the a i r quickly or to limit odors
entering your vehicle. RECIRCULATE cannot be used
while in the DEFROST or DEFOG modes.
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NC: This button turns the air conditioning
compressor off or on under most conditions. The light
on the A/C button comes on when the compressor is
operating. The air conditioning does not operate at
temperatures below approximately 35
O F
to 40°F
(2" C to 4" C). The air conditioning cools and
dehumidifies the air coming into the vehicle. The
air conditioning cannot be turned off in DEFROST
as it helps to remove moisture from the vehicle. It also
helps to keep the windows clear.
FRESH AIR: Press this button and it will bring
RECIRCULATE: Press this button to limit the
The air conditioning may be forced off at high engine
speeds or high engine oil or coolant temperatures,
Rear Window Defogger
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This button turns the rear defogger and heated
outside mirrors on. The light on the button will come
on when operating. The system automatically shuts off
after approximately 10 minutes. If further defogging is
desired, press the button again.
The rear window defogger operates only when the
engine is running.
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog from the rear window. Do not attach
anything like a temporary vehicle license or a decal
across the defogger grid on the rear window.
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NOTICE:
Don't use a razor blade or something sharp on
the inside of the rear window. If you do, you
could cut or damage the warming grid, and
repairs wouldn't be covered by your warranty.