1996 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 126

Ventilation Tips 0 Defogging and Defrosting There are two settings for clearing your windows.For each setting, adjustthe temperature control as desired. To rapidly defrost the windshield, rotate temperature the control to maximum heat and rotate the mode control to the defrost symbol.Rotate the fan to the highest speed. Your vehicle is equipped withside window defogger vents. The side window defogger vents are locatedon each end of the instrument panel. additional side For window defogging, rotate themode control to the BI-LEV position, rotate thefan control to the highest speed and aim theside vents on the instrument panelto the side window.For increased airflow to the side vents, close the center vents. Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or any other obstruction (such as leaves).The heater and defroster will workfar better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, turn the fan control to the highest settingfor a few moments before driving off.This helps clear the intake ducts chance of of snow and moisture, and reduces the fogging the inside of your windows. Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects. This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle. 0 0