Chevrolet 2016 Impala Limited Owner's Manual page 159

158 Climate Controls
conditioning compressor unless the
outside temperature is below 4 °C
(40 °F).
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(Defrost) : This mode clears the
windshield of fog or frost more
quickly. Air is directed to the
windshield with some air to the side
window vents and the floor vents.
When defrost is selected, the
system automatically forces outside
air into the vehicle. The air
conditioning compressor will run
automatically in this setting, unless
the outside temperature is below 4 °
C (40 °F).
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(Air Conditioning) : Press to
turn the air conditioning system on
or off. An indicator light comes on to
show that it is on. The air
conditioning can be selected in any
mode as long as the fan is on and
the outside temperature is above
freezing. A flashing indicator light
indicates that the air conditioning
compressor is currently not
available.
On hot days, open the windows to
let hot inside air escape; then close
them. This helps to reduce the time
it takes for the vehicle to cool down.
It also helps the system to operate
more efficiently.
For quick cool down on hot days, do
the following:
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1. Select the mode.
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2. Press the button.
3. Select the coolest temperature
for both zones.
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4. Select the highest
5. When the coolest temperature
is selected in the A/C mode,
the system automatically goes
into the recirculation mode to
improve cooling.
Using these settings together for
long periods of time may cause the
air inside the vehicle to become too
dry. To prevent this from happening,
after the air inside the vehicle has
cooled, turn the recirculation
mode off.
The air conditioning system
removes moisture from the air, so a
small amount of water may drip
under the vehicle while idling or
after turning off the engine. This is
normal.
(Outside Air) : Press to turn
on outside air. An indicator light
comes on to show that it is on.
Outside air will circulate throughout
the vehicle.
(Recirculation) : Press to
turn on the recirculation mode. An
indicator light comes on to show
that it is on.
speed.
This mode helps to quickly heat or
cool the air inside the vehicle once
the temperature inside the vehicle is
equal to or better than the outside
temperature. It can be used to
reduce the entry of outside air and
odors. The recirculation mode is not
available in outside air, floor, defog,
or defrost modes. If the button is
selected while in these modes, the
indicator flashes three times.