Manual Operation - Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid 2008 Owner's Manual

Manual Operation

The air delivery mode or fan speed, can manually be
adjusted.
Fan Speed Knob
9 (Off): Select this position to turn off the fan.
Outside air still enters the vehicle. The direction can be
changed by changing the mode position. The
temperature can also be adjusted using either the up or
down arrow temperature buttons.
9
(Fan): Turn the knob with the fan symbol to
manually adjust the fan speed.
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(Temperature Control): Press to increase or
decrease the temperature inside the vehicle.
Air Delivery Mode Knob
H
(Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument
panel outlets.
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(Bi-Level): This mode divides the air between the
instrument panel outlets and the floor outlets, with
some air directed to the side window defogger.
6
(Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the
floor outlets with some air directed to the side window
outlets.
The right knob can also be used to select defog or
defrost modes. Information on defogging and defrosting
can be found later in this section.
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(Normal Air Conditioning): Press to turn the air
conditioning compressor on and off. A light above
the button comes on to show that it is activated.
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.
While in this mode, the hybrid system does not shut the
engine down at complete stops.
On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot
inside air escape. This reduces the time it takes for
your vehicle to cool down. Then keep your 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.
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.
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