Defogging and defrosting – GMC 2006 Sierra User Manual
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(Recirculation): The recirculation mode is used to
recirculate the air inside of your vehicle. Use this mode to
help prevent outside odors and/or dust from entering your
vehicle or to help cool the air inside of your vehicle more
quickly. Press this button to turn the recirculation mode
on or off. The light on the recirculation button will
illuminate. Recirculation cannot be used in floor, defog
or defrost modes. An indicator on the button will light
up, flash three times and turn off when recirculation is
selected in these modes. The air-conditioning
compressor will also come on when this mode is
activated. While in recirculation mode the windows may
fog when the weather is cold and damp. To clear the fog,
select either the defog or defrost mode and increase fan
speed.
Temperature Control
Driver’s Side: The lever on the left side of the climate
control panel is used to raise or lower the temperature on
the driver’s side of the vehicle. This lever also adjusts the
temperature to the center console outlets (if equipped).
Passenger’s Side: The lever on the right side of the
climate control panel is used to raise or lower the
temperature on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.
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(Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the
air-conditioning system on or off. When the button is
pressed, an indicator light will come on and the system
will begin to cool and dehumidify the air inside of your
vehicle. You may notice a slight change in engine
performance when the air conditioning compressor
shuts off and turns on again. This is normal.
Defogging and Defrosting
Fog on the inside of the 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. There are two modes to choose from
to clear fog or frost from your windshield. Use the defog
mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm
the passengers. Use the defrost mode to remove fog or
frost from the windshield more quickly.
Turn the right knob to select one of the following
modes:
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(Defog): This mode directs the air to the floor
outlets, windshield and the side window outlets.
The air conditioning compressor will run automatically
to dehumidify the air to prevent window fogging. The
recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the
defog mode.
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