Saturn 2009 VUE Hybrid - Manual (Page 120)

Automatic Operation
This climate control system
automatically maintains the desired
temperature inside the vehicle.
Do not cover the sensor located on
the top of the instrument panel
near the windshield or the sensor
grille below the climate control
faceplate. These two sensors help
regulate the inside air temperature.
AUTO (Automatic Fan): Turn
the fan knob to AUTO for the system
to automatically adjust the fan
speed to reach the desired inside
temperature.
Temperature Control: Select the
desired air temperature between
60-90°F (16-32°C). Typically,
the best setting is near 75°F (23°C).
Choosing the coldest or warmest
temperature setting does not cause
the system to heat or cool any
faster.
AUTO (Automatic Air Delivery
Mode): Turn the air delivery mode
knob to AUTO for the system to
automatically control the direction of
the airflow to help reach the
desired inside temperature.
The system automatically controls
the air inlet to supply the outside air
or recirculated inside air needed
to cool the vehicle faster. The
indicator light on the recirculation
button will be lit whenever the
system changes to recirculation.
Press the recirculation button
to change to outside air. However,
the recirculation mode may turn
back on automatically.
In cold weather, if the fan and air
delivery modes are in automatic, the
system starts at lower fan speeds
to avoid directing cold air into
the vehicle until warmer air is
available. The climate control
system directs air to the floor, but
may automatically change modes as
the vehicle warms up to maintain
the chosen temperature setting.
The length of time needed to warm
the interior depends on the
outside temperature and inside
temperature of the vehicle.
Manual Operation
It is best to use the automatic
settings to maximize fuel economy.
A (Fan Control): Turn clockwise
or counterclockwise to increase
or decrease the fan speed. To turn
the fan off, turn the left knob to
the
9 position. In any setting other
than off, the fan runs continuously
with the ignition on. The fan must be
turned on to run the air conditioning
compressor. There will be some
airflow noticeable from the various
outlets when driving, even with
the fan in the off position. This is to
ensure some fresh air is always
available in the vehicle. To turn off
the air completely, turn the fan
to
9 and select the recirculation
button.
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