Air Vents; Maintenance - Chevrolet 2012 Malibu Owner's Manual

7-8 Climate Controls

Air Vents

Centre Air Vents
Use the louvres located on the
air vents to change the direction of
the airflow.
Move the louvres outward or inward
to open or close off the airflow.
Side Air Vents
Use the thumbwheels to change
the direction of the airflow.
Move the vertical thumbwheels
up or down to open or close off
the airflow.
Operation Tips
.
Keep all outlets open whenever
possible for best system
performance.
.
Keep the paths under all seats
clear of objects to help circulate
the air inside the vehicle more
effectively.
.
Use of non-GM approved bonnet
air flow deflectors can adversely
affect the performance of the
system.

Maintenance

Passenger Compartment
Air Filter
The filter removes dust, pollen, and
other airborne irritants from outside
air that is pulled into the vehicle.
The filter should be replaced as part
of routine scheduled maintenance,
see Scheduled Maintenance on
page 10‑2.
1. Open the glove box completely.
2. Disconnect the glove box door
dampener string (A) from the
glove box door assembly. Please
note: a pen or pencil may be
inserted through the end of the
dampener string to prevent the
string from slipping inside the
door assembly.