Chevrolet Malibu 2012 Owner's Manual page 189

Select from the following:
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(Vent): Air is directed to the
instrument panel outlets.
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(Bi-Level): Air is divided
between the instrument panel
outlets and the floor outlets.
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(Floor): Air is directed to the
floor outlets with some air directed
to the side window outlets.
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(Defog): This mode clears the
windows of fog or moisture. Air is
directed to the floor and windshield
outlets.
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(Defrost): This mode clears the
windows of fog or frost more quickly.
The system automatically controls
the fan speed if defrost is selected
from the AUTO mode. If the outside
temperature is 4°C (40°F) 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.
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(Air Conditioning): Press turn
the air conditioning on and off.
An indicator light turns on to show
the air conditioning is on.
When air conditioning is selected or
is in AUTO mode, the system runs
the air conditioning automatically to
cool and dehumidify the air entering
the vehicle.
On hot days, open the windows long
enough to let hot inside air escape.
This reduces the time it takes for the
vehicle to cool down. Then keep
the windows closed for the air
conditioner to work its best.
On cool, but sunny days while using
manual operation of the automatic
system, use bi-level to deliver warm
air to the floor and cooler air to the
instrument panel outlets. To warm or
cool the air delivered, press the
temperature buttons to the desired
setting.
Climate Controls
In AUTO mode the system cools
and dehumidifies the air inside
the vehicle. Also while in AUTO
mode, the system maximizes its
performance by using recirculation
as necessary.
Heating: On cold days when using
manual operation of the automatic
system, use floor mode to deliver air
to the floor outlets. To warm or cool
the air delivered, press
the desired temperature setting.
To use the automatic mode, turn the
knob to AUTO and press
adjust the temperature.
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(Outside Air): Press to
turn the outside air mode on.
An indicator light comes on to show
it is on. Air from outside the vehicle
will circulate throughout the vehicle.
The outside air mode can be used
with all modes, but it cannot be
used with the recirculation mode.
Pressing this button cancels the
recirculation mode.
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