Defogging And Defrosting - Pontiac 2008 G5 Owner's Manual

For quick cool down on hot days:
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1. Select the mode.
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2. Select the mode.
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3. Select .
4. Select the coolest temperature.
5. Select the highest fan speed.
Using these settings together for long periods of time
may cause the air inside of the vehicle to become
too dry. To prevent this from happening, after the air in
the vehicle has cooled, turn off the recirculation by
pressing the button again.
The air conditioning system removes moisture from the
air, so a small amount of water might drip underneath
the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine.
This is normal.
The air conditioning compressor cannot be turned on
when the fan is off.

Defogging and Defrosting

Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity
(moisture) condensing on the cool window glass.
This can be minimized if the climate control system is
used properly. There are two modes to clear fog or frost
from the windshield and side windows. When either
the defrost or defog mode is selected the system runs
the air conditioning compressor.
Turn the left knob to select the defog or defrost mode.
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(Defog): Use the defog mode to clear the windows
of fog or moisture and warm the passengers. Half of
the air is directed to the windshield and side window
outlets and the remaining to the floor outlets. To defog
the windows faster, turn the temperature control
knob clockwise to the warmest setting.
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(Defrost): Use the defrost mode to remove fog or
frost from the windshield more quickly. Most of the
air is directed to the windshield, with some air directed
to the side window outlets and the floor outlets.
To defrost the windows faster, turn the temperature
control knob clockwise to the warmest setting. For best
results, clear all snow and ice from the windshield
before defrosting.
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