Chevrolet 1997 Automobile User Manual


 
Air
Conditioning
(If
Equipped)
I
The air conditioning system
uses
the same controls as
the heating system, except that the air control knob has
two extra settings, described below.
MAX:
Provides maximum cooling or quick cool-down
on
very hot days. This setting recirculates most
of
the air
inside your vehicle. If it is used for long periods of time,
the air may become
dry.
This setting directs air through
the upper air vents.
A/C:
Use for normal cooling on hot days. This setting
cools
outside air and directs it through the upper air vents.
The air conditioner compressor operates in
MAX,
A/C,
BI-LEVEL,
BLEND
and
DEFROST
when the outside
temperature is above freezing. When the air conditioner
is
on,
you
may sometimes notice slight changes in your
vehicle’s engine speed and power. This is normal,
because the compressor uses power and the system is
designed
to
cycle the compressor on and
off
to
keep the
desired cooling and help fuel economy.
Cooling
The air conditioner works best if
you
keep
your
windows closed. On very hot days, open the windows
just long enough for the hot air
to
escape.
1.
Turn the air control knob to
A/C
for normal cooling.
For faster cooling move the knob to
MAX.
2.
Turn the temperature control knob
to
a
comfortable setting.
3.
Turn the fan control knob
to
the desired speed.
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