Chevrolet 2012 Malibu Owner's Manual page 146

7-6 Climate Controls
When the indicator light is on, the
system is in full automatic operation.
If the air delivery mode or fan
setting is manually adjusted, the
auto indicator turns off and displays
will show the selected settings.
To place the system in
automatic mode:
1. Press AUTO.
2. Set the temperature. Allow the
system time to stabilise. Then
adjust the temperature as
needed for best comfort.
Manual Operation
Driver and Passenger
Temperature Control: The
temperature can be adjusted
separately for the driver and
passenger.
Turn the knob clockwise or
anticlockwise to increase or
decrease the driver or passenger
temperature setting.
SYNC: Press to link all climate
zone settings to the driver settings.
The SYNC indicator light will turn
off. When the passenger settings
are adjusted, the SYNC indicator
light is on.
Fan Control: Turn the knob
clockwise or anticlockwise to
increase or decrease the fan speed.
Press AUTO to return to automatic
operation.
Air Delivery Modes: Press
-
, or to change the direction of
the airflow. An indicator light comes
on in the selected mode button.
Changing the mode cancels the
automatic operation and the system
goes into manual mode. Press
AUTO to return to automatic
operation.
(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.
-
(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
air conditioner will not run and the
indicator light turns off.
Press AUTO to return to automatic
operation and the air conditioner
runs as needed. When the indicator
light is on, the air conditioner runs
automatically to cool the air inside
the vehicle or to dry the air needed
to demist the windscreen faster.