Pontiac 2006 Torrent - Manual (Page 131)

Defogging and Defrosting
Fog or frost on the inside of windows is a result of high
humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window
glass. This can be minimized if the climate control
system is used properly. Use the defog mode to clear
the windows of fog or moisture and warm the
passengers. To avoid fogging windows on rainy and
humid days at temperatures above freezing, run the air
conditioning compressor. Also, it is best to avoid the
use of recirculation mode except when maximum
A/C performance is needed or for short times to avoid
exterior odors. Use the defrost mode to remove fog
or frost from the windshield more quickly. When
you select either of these modes (or the floor mode
which also helps defog the windows slightly), the system
runs the air-conditioning compressor and cancels
recirculation mode to dry the air; however, the
recirculation light will stay on. For best results, clear all
snow and ice from the windshield before defrosting.
Turn the right knob to select the defog or defrost mode.
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(Defog): This mode directs half of the air to the
windshield and the side window outlets and half to
the floor outlets.
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(Defrost): This mode directs most of the air to
the windshield and the side window outlets, with some
air directed to the floor outlets.
Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog from the rear window.
The rear window defogger will only work when the
ignition is in RUN.
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(Rear): Press this button to turn the rear window
defogger on or off. An indicator light on the button
will come on to let you know that the rear window
defogger is activated.
The rear window defogger will only work when the
ignition is in RUN. The rear window defogger will stay
on for approximately 15 minutes after the button is
pressed, unless the ignition is turned to ACC or LOCK.
If turned on again, the defogger will only run for
approximately five minutes before turning off. The
defogger can also be turned off by pressing the button
again or by turning off the engine.
Notice: Do not use anything sharp on the inside
of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or
damage the warming grid, and the repairs would
not be covered by your warranty. Do not attach
a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or
anything similar to the defogger grid.
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