Defrosting And Defogging; Operating Tips For Ventilation System - Daewoo Kalos User Manual

4–10 CLIMATE CONTROL AND AUDIO SYSTEM

DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING

You can operate the defroster mode with
the air conditioning (A/C) system on or
off. To defrost the windshield:
1. Set the recirculation mode to outside
air mode (Indicator goes off) and turn
the air distribution knob to
DEFROST ( n ).
2. Turn temperature control knob to red
area for warm air.
3. Adjust the fan control knob to high-
est speed for quick defrosting.
NOTE
Turn on the A/C to improve the effi-
ciency of the defroster.
NOTE
The A/C is automatically turned on
in some models to improve the per-
formance of the defroster when you
select DEFROST ( n ) or FLOOR/
DEFROST ( s ) mode.
To keep the windshield clear and direct
warm air through floor, turn the air dis-
tribution knob to FLOOR/DEFROST
( s ).
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CAUTION
The difference between the outside air
and the temperature of the wind-
shield can cause the windows to fog,
thereby restricting your front vision.
• Do not use FLOOR/DEFROST
( s ) or DEFROST ( n ) in ex-
tremely humid weather when the
temperature control knob is set to
the blue area.
This can lead to an accident which
can damage your vehicle and cause
personal injuries.
OPERATING TIPS FOR
VENTILATION SYSTEM
If your vehicle has been parked in di-
rect sunlight, open the windows before
turning on the air conditioning (A/C).
To clear foggy windows on rainy days
or in high humidity, decrease the hu-
midity using the A/C.
Turn on the A/C system for a few min-
utes at least once a week, even in win-
ter or when the A/C system is not be-
ing used regularly. This maintains
proper lubrication of the compressor
and the seals and will prolong the ser-
vice life of the system.
Driving in stop-and-go traffic may re-
duce the effectiveness of the A/C system.
The A/C compressor does not operate
when the fan control knob is turned off.
If your vehicle is equipped with air con-
ditioner filter, proper maintenance is re-
quired. See "AIR CONDITIONER FIL-
TER" in the index. This filter removes
dust, pollen and other airborne irritants
from the outside air which is drawn into
your vehicle.