Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid 2008 Owner's Manual page 141

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Maximum Air Conditioning
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
vent mode.
2. Select the highest fan speed.
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3. Select
air conditioning.
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4. Select the
recirculation mode.
5. Select the coolest temperature.
Using these settings together for long periods of time may
cause the air inside of the vehicle to become too dry. To
prevent this from happening, after the air in the vehicle
has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off.
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 choose from to
clear fog or frost from the windshield. 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.
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(Defog): Turn the mode knob to this position to
select the defog setting, which delivers air to the floor
and windshield outlets. Use this setting to clear the
windows of fog or moisture.
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(Defrost): Turn the mode knob to this position to
defrost the windshield. The system automatically
controls the fan speed if defrost is selected from the
AUTO mode. If the outside temperature is 40°F (4°C) or
warmer, the air conditioning compressor automatically
runs to help dehumidify the air and dry the windshield.
The air conditioning indicator light blinks three times
if the compressor is turned off while in this mode.
The engine will not perform Auto Stops when the defrost
mode is on.
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