Chevrolet 2006 Malibu Owner's Manual page 151

To change the air delivery settings, turn the right knob
to select one of the following:
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(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.
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(Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the
floor outlets with some air directed to the side window
outlets.
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(Outside Air): Press the right side of this button
to turn the outside air mode on. When this mode is
selected, air from outside the vehicle 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): Press the left side of the button
to turn the recirculation mode on. When recirculation
mode is selected, the air inside the vehicle will be
recirculated through the climate control system and
the vehicle, not from outside your vehicle. This mode
is helpful when you are trying to limit odors from
entering your vehicle and for maximum air conditioning
performance in hot weather. When the button is
pressed, an indicator light above the button will come
on to let you know that it is activated. The recirculation
indicator light will blink three times if you try to use
recirculation in a mode that it can not be used in.
Only use this mode when it is needed for comfort,
since window fogging will rapidly occur if the air
conditioning compressor is not engaged.
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 air delivery 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.
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