what's it all mean, heater controls Options

[theleschyouknow]

I understand how to get the best defrost cuz it tells me right there on the control panel but how do set the sliders for best cabin heat?
what does each slider control?
what do the three blue icons in the middle (| || |||) designate?
tried search here and looking at manual fixin to ask google but thought I'd ask the collective too
tia
cjl

[bigkensteele]

Somebody correct me if I am wrong, but I believe that your heat can also suffer if your motor is running rich (cooler). You also need to make sure that your heater valves are opening fully when you pull the lever.

I agree with those above - when everything is working properly, it will keep you more than warm.

This is also a good time to remind everyone that heat exchangers can and do develop cracks internally which would lead to carbon monoxide in your cabin. This can kill you and others, so it is important to test them periodically.

I also have one of these in my car at all times.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Kidde-Worry-Fre...09720/203728677

Mine is an older model, but does the same job. It is REALLY sensitive and does go off sometimes when I have my windows up on a long drive. I just crack the window and it goes back down to zero, but good to know it is doing its job.