Chevrolet 2012 Malibu Owner's Manual page 142

7-2 Climate Controls
Air Delivery Modes: Press
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, or to change the direction of
the airflow. An indicator light comes
on in the selected mode button.
(Vent): Air is directed to the
instrument panel outlets.
(Bi-Level): Air is directed to the
instrument panel outlets and the
floor outlets.
(Floor): Air is directed to the
floor outlets.
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(Demist): Air is directed to the
windscreen and floor outlets to clear
the windows of mist or moisture.
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(Defrost): Press to clear the
windscreen of mist or frost more
quickly. Air is directed to the
windshield and side window outlets.
For best results, clear all snow and
ice from the windscreen before
defrosting.
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(Air Conditioning): Press to
turn the air conditioning on or off.
If the fan is turned off or the outside
temperature falls below freezing, the
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air conditioner will not run and the
indicator light turns off.
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(Recirculation): Press to turn
on recirculation. An indicator light
comes on. Air is recirculated to
quickly cool the inside of the vehicle
or prevent outside air and odours
from entering.
/ (Heated Seats,
If Equipped): Press to turn the
heated seats on or off. See Heated
Front Seats on page 2‑9.
Rear Window Demister
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(Rear Window Demister):
Press to turn the rear window
demister on or off.
The rear window demister
turns off automatically after about
10 minutes. If turned on again, it
runs for about five minutes before
turning off. At higher speeds, the
rear window demister may stay on
continuously.
For vehicles with heated outside
rearview mirrors, they turn on with
the rear window demister and help
to clear mist or frost from the
surface of the mirror. See Heated
Mirrors on page 1‑18.
Notice: Using a razor blade or
sharp object to clear the inside
rear window can damage the rear
window aerial and/or the rear
window demister. Repairs would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Do not clear the inside
rear window with sharp objects.
Sensors
The solar sensor located on top of
the instrument panel near the
windscreen monitors the solar heat.
The climate control system uses
the sensor information to adjust
the temperature, fan speed,
recirculation, and air delivery mode
for best comfort.
If the sensor is covered, the
automatic climate control system
may not work properly.