Outlet Adjustment; Operation Tips - Chevrolet 2004 Malibu Owner's Manual

Outlet Adjustment

Use the horizontal thumbwheels on the air outlets,
located in the center and on the sides of the instrument
panel, to change the direction of the airflow. Airflow
can be shut off at the center upper outlet by turning
the vertical thumbwheel. The other outlets can be
shut off by closing the outlet vanes.
The two upper outlets in the center of the instrument
panel are dedicated to the rear seats. These outlets
are fixed to aim airflow into the rear seats to help
cool occupants in hot weather. The louvers are fixed,
do not attempt to move them or they may break.
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Operation Tips

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Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air
inlets at the base of the windshield that may
block the flow of air into your vehicle.
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Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may
adversely affect performance of the system.
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Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects
to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more
effectively.
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When an objectionable odor outside the vehicle is
encountered, use the recirculation mode, with the
temperature knob at a comfortable setting to prevent
the odor from entering the vehicle through the
ventilation system. This can be helpful when
driving through a long tunnel with poor ventilation.
However, extended usage of this mode in cold
or cool weather can cause window fogging.