Air conditioning, Heating, Defogging and defrosting – Oldsmobile 1999 Bravada User Manual

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Remember that in order for the automatic system
to perform well, it needs A/C to provide
cooling performance.

Air Conditioning

On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot
inside air escape. This reduces the time it takes for your
vehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closed
for the air conditioner to work its best.

For quick cool

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down on very hot days, the A/C button

should be enabled and the OUTSIDE AIR button should
not be active.

On cool but sunny days, use BI

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LEVEL A/C to deliver

warm air to the floor and cooler air to the instrument
panel outlets.

When the air conditioner is on, you may sometimes
notice slight changes in your vehicle’s engine speed
and power. This is normal because the system is
designed to cycle the compressor on and off to keep
the desired temperature.

Heating

The heater works best if you keep your windows closed
while using it. On cold days, use HEATER with the
temperature knob turned to the right. BLEND is useful
in cool weather when you have fog or ice on the
windshield or side windows.

If you use the optional engine coolant heater before
starting your engine, your heating system will produce
warmer air faster to heat the passenger compartment in
cold weather. See “Engine Coolant Heater” in the Index.

Defogging and Defrosting

On cool, humid days, use BLEND to keep the
windshield and side windows clear.

Use DEFROST to remove fog or ice from the
windshield quickly in extreme humid or cold conditions.
Turn the temperature knob to the right and turn the fan
control toward high.

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