Pontiac 2006 Automobile User Manual


 
Defogging and Defrosting
Fog on the inside of 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 clear fog or frost from
your windshield and side windows. 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. For best results, clear
all snow and ice from the windshield before defrosting.
To prevent fogging on the inside of the windows in modes
other than floor/defog and defrost, make sure the air
conditioning compressor, if equipped, is on and
recirculation mode is off
/(Floor/Defog): Turn the right knob on the control
panel to this mode to direct the air to the windshield, the
side window outlets, and to the floor outlets. When you
select this mode, the system runs the air conditioning
compressor unless the outside temperature is near
freezing or below. Recirculation is not available in
this mode.
0 (Defrost): Turn the right knob on the control panel
to this mode to direct most of the air to the windshield,
and the side window outlets. When you select this mode,
the system runs the air conditioning compressor unless
the outside temperature is near or below freezing.
Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear.
Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove
fog or frost from the rear window. Be sure to clear as
much snow from the rear window as possible. An
indicator light on the knob will come on to let you know
that the rear window defogger is activated. The rear
window defogger will turn off about fifteen minutes after
the knob is pressed. If turned on again, the defogger will
run for approximately seven and one-half minutes before
turning off. The defogger can also be turned off by
pressing the knob again or by turning off the engine.
Do not operate rear defogger when convertible top
is down.
= (Rear Defogger): Press the right knob on the
control panel to turn the rear window defogger on or off.
Do not use rear defogger when the top is stowed.
Notice: Do not use anything sharp on the inside of
the rear window. If you do, you could cut or
damage the warming grid, and the repairs would not
be covered by your warranty. Do not attach a
temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything
similar to the defogger grid.
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