Mode Selector Lever/Dial: "Defrost"
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In this position, conditioned air is distributed; about 80% to windshield and side windows and 20% to floor.
Fig 1: Typical General Motors Manual A/C Control Panel With Mode Selector Lever Some also have defroster button. Courtesy of General Motors Corp.
Fig 2: Typical General Motors Manual A/C Control Panel With Push Button Mode Selection Fiero shown. Other models are similar. Courtesy of General Motors Corp.