2008 Pontiac G5 Owner's Manual - Page 136

Operation To change the current mode, select one of the following: h (Recirculation): H (Vent): The air is directed though the instrument panel outlets. ) (Bi-Level): 6 (Floor): The air is split between the instrument panel outlets and the floor outlets. Cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the floor outlets. Most of the air is directed through the floor outlets with some air directed to the windshield and side windows. The left knob can also be used to select defog or defrost mode. Information on defogging and defrosting can be found later in this section. Press this button to prevent outside air and odors from entering the vehicle or to help heat or cool the air inside the vehicle more quickly. An indicator light above the button will come on in this mode. The air conditioning compressor also comes on. This mode is not available for floor, defog and defrost modes. When the recirculation button is pressed, the recirculate indicator light will flash five times and outside air will be delivered. Operation in this mode during periods of high humidity and cool outside temperatures may result in increased window fogging. If window fogging is experienced, select the defrost mode. Outside Air: This mode allows outside air to circulate through the vehicle. This mode is automatically active if recirculate is not selected. There is no button for outside air. 9 (Fan): Turn the center knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. In any setting other than off, the fan will run continuously with the ignition on. The fan must be turned on to run the air conditioning compressor. #(Air Conditioning): If your vehicle has air conditioning, press this button to turn the air conditioning system on or off. When this button is pressed, an indicator light above the button comes on to show that the air conditioning is activated. On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time it takes for the vehicle to cool down. It also helps the system to operate more efficiently. 9 (Off): To turn the fan off, turn the knob all the way counterclockwise to the off position. Temperature Control: Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature inside the vehicle. 3-20