Operation Tips; Outlet Adjustment - Chevrolet Malibu 2010 Owner's Manual

Remote Start Climate Control Operation
For vehicles with remote start, when it is activated the
climate control system heats and cools the inside of
the vehicle using the previous system settings before the
vehicle was turned off. The climate control knobs will
remain active during a remote start. However, the
climate control buttons will be inactive until the ignition
is turned on by the key. If the fan is off, the climate
control system will not operate during remote start.
With the automatic climate control system, the climate
control displays "RS" in place of the temperature to
indicate that remote start is activated. For best
performance, turn both the fan and mode knobs to
AUTO. If the temperature is cold enough and the mode
knob is set to AUTO, the system begins in defrost to
clear the windows. See Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation on page 3-4.

Outlet Adjustment

Use the lever located in the center of each outlet by
moving it either up and down or side-to-side, to change
the direction and amount of airflow in the vehicle.
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Operation Tips

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Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from the air
inlets at the base of the windshield that may
block the flow of air into the vehicle.
•
Do not use non-GM approved hood deflectors as
they could adversely affect the performance of
the system.
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Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects
to help circulate the air inside of the vehicle more
effectively.
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When an objectionable odor outside the vehicle is
encountered, use the recirculation mode, with the
temperature knob at a comfortable setting to prevent
the odor from entering the vehicle through the
ventilation system. This can be helpful when driving
through a long tunnel with poor ventilation.
However, extended usage of this mode in cold or
cool weather can cause window fogging.