Chevrolet Avalanche 2004 Owner's Manual page 196

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(Recirculation): The recirculation mode is used
to recirculate the air inside of your vehicle. Use this
mode to help prevent outside odors and/or dust
from entering your vehicle or to help cool the air inside
of your vehicle more quickly. Press this button to
turn the recirculation mode on or off. The light on the
recirculation button will illuminate. Recirculation cannot
be used in floor, blend or defrost modes. An indicator
on the button will light up, flash three times and turn off
when recirculation is selected in these modes.The
air-conditioning compressor will also come on when this
mode is activated. While in recirculation mode the
windows may fog when the weather is cold and damp.
To clear the fog, select either the blend or defrost
mode and increase fan speed.
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Temperature Control
Driver's Side: The lever on the left side of the climate
control panel is used to raise or lower the temperature
on the driver's side of the vehicle. This lever also adjusts
the temperature to the center console outlets
(if equipped).
Passenger's Side: The lever on the right side of the
climate control panel is used to raise or lower the
temperature on the passenger's side of the vehicle.
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(Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the
air-conditioning system on or off. When the button is
pressed, an indicator light will come on and the system
will begin to cool and dehumidify the air inside of your
vehicle. You may notice a slight change in engine
performance when the air conditioning compressor shuts
off and turns on again. This is normal.