Air Conditioner Controls; Heating - Chevrolet 2001 Prizm Owner's Manual

RECIRCULATE: Press this button to recirculate
inside air through the comfort control system. Press the
button again to turn off recirculate and to circulate
outside air through the system. The indicator will go off.
The RECIRCULATE button is automatically turned off
when the climate control system airflow knob is turned
to DEFOG or DEFROST.

Air Conditioner Controls

The air conditioning system uses the same controls as
described previously.
The function of each control is explained under
"Climate Control System" in this part. The incoming
air is cooled and dehumidified instead of being heated.
Push the A/C button to change your comfort control
system from heating to air conditioning. A light will
come on when the air conditioning is on. The A/C
button can also control the humidity in your vehicle.
The air conditioner works best if you keep your
windows closed. On very hot days, open the windows
just long enough for the hot air to escape.
For normal cooling, push the A/C button and
make sure to use outside air. For faster cooling,
press the RECIRCULATE button. Then move the
airflow knob to VENT and turn the temperature control
knob counterclockwise. Turn the fan knob to HI.
On days when it is raining or the humidity is high,
follow these dehumidifying steps instead of the cooling
directions. It will help clean windows that are cloudy
with moisture.
1. Push the A/C button.
2. Turn the airflow knob to DEFROST
(RECIRCULATE feature should be off).
3. Turn the fan knob to HI and adjust the temperature
knob to a comfortable setting.

Heating

For the quickest results, press RECIRCULATE and the
airflow knob to FLOOR. Turn the temperature knob
clockwise for warmer air and turn the fan knob toward
HI. You should switch to outside air once in a while to
avoid stale air and cloudy windows. To prevent cold air
from blowing in and to increase air flow to the floor
area, you may shut off the outer dash vents by using
the thumbwheels.
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You may want to use bi level heating on cool but sunny
days. This setting directs outside air toward your body
and warmer air toward your feet.
Using outside air, turn the airflow knob to BI
Turn the temperature knob to the white area and the fan
knob toward HI.
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