Pontiac g8 Automobile User Manual


 
Air Conditioning
# (Air Conditioning): Press to
turn the air conditioning system on or
off. The
# appears in the display
when the air conditioning is on.
When the air conditioning is turned
off
# OFF appears in the display.
The air conditioning cannot be turned
off in defrost mode. If
# is pressed,
the indicator light flashes three times
and the air conditioning stays on.
For quick cool down on hot days,
open the windows to let the hot air to
escape. After a few minutes, close
the windows so the system will work
more effectively.
The air conditioning system removes
moisture from the air, so a small
amount of water might drip under the
vehicle while idling or after turning off
the engine. This is normal.
The air conditioning might
automatically turn off during heavy
acceleration or towing with your
vehicle, but the
# will still display.
Recirculation
/ (Recirculation): Press to
change the air intake between
recirculated air and outside air.
An indicator light comes when
the recirculation is activated.
The recirculation mode recycles
interior air and is not recommended
for extended use. If it is used for
a long period of time, the system
automatically lets some fresh air into
the vehicle for ventilation.
Do not use the recirculation mode
if occupants are smoking.
The recirculation mode cannot
be turned on in defrost mode.
If
/ is pressed, the indicator light
flashes three times and recirculation
stays off.
Pollution Mode: Press and hold
the
/ button for four seconds to
turn the pollution mode on or off.
When it is activated, Pollution Mode
Activated appears in the display.
When it is turned off, Pollution Mode
Inactive appears in the display.
This mode can be set when
the vehicle speed is less than
9 mph (15 km/h). Recirculation
will automatically turn on to
help prevent exhaust fumes from
entering the vehicle in slow moving
traffic.
Climate Controls 7-7