Comfort Controls - Pontiac 2001 Grand Am Owner's Manual

Comfort Controls

With this system, you can control the ventilation and
heating in your vehicle.
Your vehicle also has the flow
system described later in this section.
Climate Control System with
Air Conditioning
Fan Knob
The left knob regulates the fan speed. To select the force
of air you want, turn the knob. The fan is always running
unless the fan knob is moved to OFF.
3-2
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through ventilation
Temperature Knob
The center knob regulates the temperature of the air
coming through the system.
Mode Knob
The right knob changes the functions of your system.
MAX: Use for maximum cooling. This setting
recirculates much of the air inside your vehicle. It
maximizes your air conditioner's performance and your
vehicle's fuel economy. The air conditioning compressor
will run automatically in this position when it is needed
to help dry the air in the vehicle.
UPPER: In this position most of the airflow comes
through the instrument panel outlets. A small amount of
air comes through the floor vents. Set the center knob to
the desired temperature.
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BI LEVEL: In this position the airflow comes
through the instrument panel outlets and through the
floor outlets. Set the center knob to the desired
temperature.
FLOOR: In this position most of the airflow
comes through the floor outlet. The rest of the air comes
through the windshield and side window vents. Set the
center knob to the desired temperature.