Pontiac 2005 Grand Prix - Manual (Page 132)

Climate Controls
Climate Control System
The climate control system allows manual control of the
heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle.
Fan
9
(Fan): Turn the knob by this symbol, located on the
left side of the climate control panel, clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed.
During the highest fan speed selections, the fan
speed will be temporarily reduced between the transition
to a new mode. The fan will resume the original
speed when the transition to the new mode is complete.
9 (Off): Turn the knob to this position to turn the
fan off.
Mode
Turn the middle knob to select the following modes:
H
(Vent) Outside Air: This mode directs outside air to
the instrument panel outlets. If driving in city traffic,
and the vehicle is stopped and idling, or the weather is
hot, switch from this mode to the recirculation mode.
To prevent the air inside the vehicle from becoming
stale, be sure to return to the vent mode periodically.
)
(Bi-Level): This mode directs half of the air to the
instrument panel outlets, and the remaining air to the floor
outlets. Some air may be directed toward the windshield.
Slightly cooler air is directed to the instrument panel
outlets and warmer air is directed to the floor outlets.
6
(Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the floor
outlets with some air directed toward the side window
outlets and a little air directed to the windshield.
In this mode, the system will automatically use outside
air. The air conditioning compressor will be engaged
unless the outside temperature is 40°F (4°C) or below.
Recirculation cannot be selected when in this mode.
The middle knob on the climate control panel can also
be used to select the defog or defrost mode.
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