Pontiac 2005 Grand Prix - Manual (Page 137)

Air Flow: This control has several settings to control
the direction of airflow.
To change the current mode, select one of the following:
AUTO: This mode is automatically set depending on
the temperature in the vehicle and solar sensor
information.
H
(Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument
panel outlets.
%
(Bi-Level): This mode directs airflow to the
instrument panel outlets and to the floor outlets. A small
amount of air is also directed to the windshield and
the side window outlets.
6
(Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the
floor outlets with some air directed to the side window
outlets, and a little air directed to the windshield.
#
(Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the
air conditioning compressor on or off. The indicator light
on the button will come on when the air conditioning
is on.
?
(Recirculation): Press this button to turn the
recirculation mode on or off. This mode keeps outside
air from coming in the vehicle. It can be used to prevent
outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or to
help cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly.
Recirculation is not available in defrost or
floor/defog mode.
Using recirculation for long periods of time may cause
the air inside your vehicle to become too dry. To prevent
this from happening, after the air in your vehicle has
cooled, turn the recirculation mode off.
z
(Heated Seats): Press this button to turn the
heated seats on and off. The button on the left controls
the driver’s seat and the button on the right controls
the passenger’s seat. See Heated Seats on page 1-4 for
additional information.
Sensors
The solar sensor on your vehicle monitors the solar
radiation and the air inside of your vehicle, then uses the
information to maintain the selected temperature by
initiating needed adjustments to the temperature, the fan
speed and the air delivery system. The system may
also supply cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the
sun. The recirculation mode will also be activated, as
necessary. Do not cover the solar sensor located in the
center of the instrument panel, near the windshield,
or the system will not work properly.
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