Buick 2008 Automobile User Manual


 
9y (Fan): Press this button to increase the fan
speed. Pressing the arrows cancels the automatic
operation and places the system in manual or
semi-automatic mode. Press the AUTO button to return
to automatic operation. If the airflow seems low when
the fan is at the highest setting, the passenger
compartment air filter may need to be replaced. For
more information see Passenger Compartment Air Filter
on page 3-29 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4.
6 (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the
floor, with some air directed to the side window
outlets and a small amount to the windshield.
) (Bi-Level): This setting directs airflow to the
instrument panel and floor outlets. A small amount of air
is also directed to the windshield and the side window
outlets.
Y (Vent): This mode directs air through the instrument
panel outlets.
h (Recirculation): Press this button to turn
recirculation mode on or off. This mode keeps outside
air from coming into the vehicle. It can be used to
help reduce the outside air and odors that enter your
vehicle or help cool the air inside the vehicle quicker.
Recirculation is not available while in the floor, defrost,
or floor/defog modes. Using recirculation for long
periods of time may cause the air inside your vehicle to
become too dry. Recirculation mode has a five minute
timer after which the system allows for some fresh
outside air into the vehicle to maintain interior air quality.
# (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the
air conditioning compressor on and off. The indicator
light on the button will come on when the air conditioning
is on. The indicator light will change with each button
press even when conditions prevent operation.
( (Heated Seats): Press this button to turn the driver
or passenger heated seats on and off. See Heated
Seats on page 1-3 for additional information.
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