Oldsmobile INTRIGUE 2001 Owner's Manual page 150

Auto Button
For the most efficient operation you should press
the AUTO button and set the system temperature.
The system will select the best fan speed and airflow
settings to keep you comfortable. The air conditioning
compressor will run if the outside temperature is above
38 _ F (3.3 _ C). You may notice a delay of three to
four minutes before the fan comes on. For the automatic
system to function, the temperature must be set between
61 _ F (16 _ C) and 89 _ F (31 _ C).
Hot Weather Example: When you start the vehicle in
hot weather, 80 _ F (27 _ C) or after being parked during
the day in full sun, if your Driver Set Temperature is
73 _ F (23 _ C) and you are in full automatic mode, the
system will automatically move the temperature doors to
full cold. The fan will be at low speed momentarily and
then go to high speed. The air intake will be recirculated
for maximum cooling performance. As the interior of
the vehicle cools down to the desired comfort point, the
fan speed will decrease and the temperature door will
move to a warmer position to maintain the desired
comfort level. As the cabin cools down or the sun load
decreases, the system could switch to air delivered to
A/C vents and the floor (Bi
3-6
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level mode).
Cold Weather Example: When you start the vehicle in
cold weather, (below freezing), or after being parked
overnight, if your Driver Set Temperature is 73 _ F
(23 _ C) and you are in full automatic mode, the system
will automatically move the temperature doors to full
hot. The fan will start out at a low speed and the fan
speed will increase as the engine warms up. The air will
be delivered to the floor. As the interior of the vehicle
warms up to the desired comfort level, the fan speed will
decrease and the temperature door will move to a cooler
position to maintain the desired comfort level. As the
cabin warms up or the sun load increases, the system
could switch to air delivered to the windshield and the
floor (DEFOG mode).
Off Button
Push the OFF button to turn the system off. The display
will show OFF and outside temperature.