Chevrolet Impala 2012 Owner's Manual page 181

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(Floor): Air is directed to the
floor outlets, with some of the air
directed to the windshield and side
window outlets. In this mode, the
system automatically selects
outside air.
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(Defog): This mode clears the
windshield of fog or moisture. Air is
directed equally to the windshield
and the floor outlets. When defog is
selected, the system turns off
recirculation and runs the air
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
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Climate Controls
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
speed.
indicator light comes on to show
that it is on.
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