Pontiac 2009 Torrent - Manual (Page 144)

Select from the following modes:
H (Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel
outlets.
) (Bi-Level): Air is divided between the instrument
panel outlets and the floor outlets.
6 (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets with some
air directed to the windshield.
When this mode is selected, the system turns the
recirculation mode off. Recirculation mode cannot be
selected while in floor mode. This helps to prevent
window fogging.
- (Defog): This mode clears the windows of fog or
moisture. Air is directed to the windshield, side window
outlets, and floor outlets. In this mode, the system turns
the recirculation mode off and runs the air conditioning
compressor unless the outside air is at or below freezing.
Recirculation mode cannot be selected while in defog
mode. This helps prevent window fogging. To defog the
windows faster, turn the temperature knob clockwise to
the warmest setting.
0 (Defrost): This mode removes fog or frost from the
windshield more quickly. Air is directed to the windshield,
with some air directed to the side window outlets and the
floor outlets. In this mode, the system turns the
recirculation mode off and runs the air conditioning
compressor unless the outside air is at or below freezing.
Recirculation mode cannot be selected while in defrost
mode. This helps prevent window fogging. To defrost the
windows faster, turn the temperature knob clockwise to
the warmest setting.
For best results, clear all snow and ice from the
windshield before defrosting.
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