Automatic Climate Control; Climate Control And Remote Vehicle Start - Chevrolet Malibu 2006 Getting To Know Manual

CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Preventing Window Fogging
(Defog): Use this mode to clear the
windows of moisture and to warm pas-
sengers. This mode splits the air deliv-
ery between the windshield and the
floor outlets.
(Defrost): Use this mode to
remove fog or frost from the windshield
more quickly. This mode directs most of
the air to the windshield.
When you select the defog or defrost
mode, the system automatically turns
off recirculation and runs the air-condi-
tioning compressor. The recirculation
mode cannot be selected because
outside air is needed to remove interi-
or moisture from the vehicle, even on
rainy days.
For faster window defogging on very
humid, cool days, follow these tips:
1. Turn the climate control mode knob
to (Defrost).
2. Turn the temperature knob all the
way into the red (Hot) area.
3. Turn the fan knob to top speed (4).
Note: Once the windows have cleared,
changing the controls to a recirculation
mode setting is not recommended because
this will stop the outside airflow that is
needed to maintain clear windows.
(Rear Defog): Press this button to
activate the rear window defogger. The
defogger will turn off automatically
after a set period of time, except at
speeds above 50 mph, during which the
rear window defogger will remain on to
clear the window.
The heated side mirrors (if equipped)
also are activated with the rear win-
dow defogger.
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Maximum Air Conditioning
To cool the vehicle quickly on hot days,
open the windows just long enough to
let the hot inside air escape; then, for
maximum cooling:
1. Select the (Vent) mode.
2. Select the highest fan speed.
3. Select (Air Conditioning).
4. Select (Recirculation).
5. Select the coolest temperature.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Automatic Climate Control

(if equipped)
Turn the left and right knobs to AUTO to
automatically control the inside temper-
ature, air delivery mode and fan speed.
Use the up and down temperature con-
trol buttons to adjust the temperature
setting.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Climate Control and Remote
Vehicle Start (if equipped)
During a remote vehicle start, the man-
ual climate control system will operate
at its last setting before the vehicle
was turned off.
With automatic climate control (if
equipped), the system will sense your
vehicle's interior temperature and oper-
ate as necessary to warm or cool the
vehicle to a preset interior temperature.
It will also activate the rear defogger if
needed, based on outside temperature.
See Sections 1 and 3 of your Owner Manual.