Oldsmobile 2002 Alero, Owner'S Manual

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3-2
Comfort Controls
With this system, you can control the air conditioning,
ventilation and heating in your vehicle. Your vehicle
also has the flow
-
through ventilation system described
later in this section.
Climate Control System with Air Conditioning
Fan Knob
The left knob regulates the fan speed. To select the force
of air you want, turn the knob.
Temperature Knob
The center knob regulates the temperature of the air
coming through the system.
Mode Knob
The right knob changes the functions of the system.
The available modes are the following:
(Vent): In this position most of the airflow comes
through the instrument panel outlets. A small amount of
air comes through the floor outlets. Set the center knob
to the desired temperature for comfort.
(Bi
-
Level): In this position the airflow comes
through the instrument panel outlets and through the
floor outlets. Set the center knob to the desired
temperature.
(Floor): In this position most of the airflow comes
through the floor outlets. The rest of the air comes
through the windshield and side window vents. Set the
center knob to the desired temperature for comfort.
(Defog): This position divides the airflow between
the floor outlets and the windshield defroster vent. The air
conditioning compressor will run automatically in this
position when it is needed to help dry the air in the vehicle.
(Front Defroster): This position directs most of
the airflow through the windshield defroster vent. Some
of the air goes to the floor outlets. The air conditioning
will run automatically in this position when it is needed
to help dry the air in the vehicle.