Pontiac 1955 Owner's Manual page 48

Setting the Clock—Pull out on reset stem to engaged position, turn
hand to correct time and release stem. It is good practice to make the
final movement, when setting the clock, in a counter-clockwise direc
tion. When setting clock ahead, move hands past the desired setting
and then back to the setting desired. It is well to push in on stem at
the time it is released to make certain it fully disengages.
PONTIAC AIR CONDITIONING-Pontiac's air conditioning sys
tem provides refrigerated air to cool the interior of the car. All air is
filtered to remove dust and other foreign materials. This system,
normally using only outside air, under ordinary heat load conditions,
provides constant and rapid changing air inside the car, eliminating
a stuffy, smoke-filled atmosphere and thereby keeping the occupants
more comfortable. It permits more enjoyable driving by the reduction
of dust, pollen, and similar irritants which would otherwise enter the
car. It also eliminates the wind noise so objectionable with open
windows.
The driver has fingertip control of the temperature of the refrigerated
air entering the car. Cooling of the air is accomplished by a refrigera
tion system similar to that used in the home refrigerator. Warm air
taken in through the cowl intake can be directed entirely through the
refrigerating coils for maximum cooling, or any portion of the warm
air can be by-passed and mixed with the cold air before entering the car.
If desired a portion of the inside cooled air may be recirculated to give
lower temperatures by pulling on the control knob beneath the instru
ment panel provided for such occasions.
Refrigerated air enters the interior of the car through three outlets
in the instrument panel. Each of these outlets can be controlled to
vary direction of air flow as desired by the occupants.
A pamphlet containing complete operating instructions will be found
in the glove compartment of each car equipped with Pontiac's Air
Conditioning. Please refer to this pamphlet before operating your
Air Conditioning unit.
INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY CUSHION
The Instrument Panel Safety Cushion is available in a range of colors
to harmonize with interiors. This Safety Cushion consists of a Fiberglass
pad molded to the contour of the Instrument Panel and covered with
Morrokide. Covering the top and upper forward surface of Instrument
Panel, this unit provides a soft shock-absorbing cover as well as a
glare shield. The Instrument Panel Safety Cushion is available
factory installed or through your Pontiac dealer.
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