Defogging And Defrosting; Rear Window Defogger (Option) - Chevrolet 2001 Prizm Owner's Manual

Defogging and Defrosting

When the airflow selector is turned to DEFOG or
DEFROST, outside air will be selected automatically.
This is used to clean up the front windshield more
quickly. Turn the temperature knob clockwise and the
fan knob toward HI. When the windshield is clear,
turn down the fan speed.
If you wish to return to RECIRCULATE mode, the
RECIRCULATE button can be set when the airflow
knob is set on full DEFOG or full DEFROST.
The indicator light will come on.
D
RECIRCULATE cannot be set part way between
FLOOR and DEFOG, and
D
RECIRCULATE cannot be set part way between
DEFOG and DEFROST.
To defog the windshield and side windows, use outside
air and turn the air flow knob to DEFOG.
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Rear Window Defogger (Option)

Press the switch to turn on the defogger. The defogger
will stay on for about 15 minutes, then it will shut off
automatically. You can also turn it off by pressing the
switch again. Use it only when the engine is running.
Make sure you turn the defogger off when the window
is clear. Leaving the defogger on for a long time could
cause the battery to run down, especially during
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stop and go driving. The defogger is not designed
for drying water or melting snow.
The rear window defogger
uses a warming grid to
remove fog from the
rear window.