Saturn 2008 Sky 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. Use a temperature setting that provides warm
air. The warmer the air the quicker the windows clear.
To prevent fogging on the inside of the windows in
modes other than floor/defog and defrost, make sure
the air conditioning compressor 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 this
mode is selected, the system runs the air conditioning
compressor unless the outside temperature is near
freezing or below.
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 this mode is selected, 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 comes on while the
rear window defogger is activated. The rear window
defogger turns off about fifteen minutes after the knob is
pressed. If turned on again, the defogger will run for
about seven and one-half minutes before turning off.
If vehicle speed is greater than 50 mph (80 kph) and the
rear defogger is active, it will remain on as long as
the speed is greater than 50 mph (80 kph). The defogger
can also be turned off by pressing the knob again or
by turning off the engine.
Do not use the rear defogger when the 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 the rear defogger when the convertible
top is down.
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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