Chevrolet 2004 Malibu Owner's Manual page 138

To change the current settings, turn the right knob to
select one of the following:
H
(Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument
panel outlets.
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(Bi-Level): This mode directs half of the air to the
instrument panel outlets, and the remaining air to
the floor outlets. Some air may be directed toward the
side windows.
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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(Outside Air): Press the right side of this button
to turn the outside air mode on. When this mode is
on, outside air will circulate throughout your vehicle.
When the button is pressed, an indicator light will come
on to let you know that it is activated. The outside air
mode can be used with all modes, but it cannot be used
with the recirculation mode. Pressing this button will
cancel the recirculation mode.
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(Recirculation): This mode keeps outside air
from coming in the vehicle. It can be used to prevent
outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or
to help heat or cool the air inside your vehicle more
quickly. Press this button to turn the recirculation mode
on. When the button is pressed, an indicator light
will come on to let you know that it is activated. The
air-conditioning compressor comes on. The recirculation
mode can be used with vent, bi-level, or floor modes,
but it cannot be used with the defog or defrost modes.
The recirculation indicator light will blink three times
if you try to use recirculation in a mode that it can not
be used in.
Pressing this button will cancel the outside air mode.
When you switch to the defog or defrost modes
the system will automatically move from recirculation
to outside air. When you move the mode knob back
to another mode, the system will move back into
recirculation. When the vehicle or fan is turned off
and back on, the system will default to outside air
automatically. Only use recirculation mode when it is
needed for comfort, since window fogging may occur.