Chevrolet 2013 Malibu Owner's Manual page 205

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.
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(Defog): Air is directed to the
windshield and floor outlets to clear
the windows of fog or moisture.
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(Defrost): Press to clear the
windshield of fog or frost more
quickly. Air is directed to the
windshield and side window outlets.
For best results, clear all snow and
ice from the windshield before
defrosting.
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(Air Conditioning (For
Non-eAssist Vehicles)): 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 defog the windshield faster.
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(Comfort/Eco Air Conditioning
(For eAssist Vehicles)): Press to
cycle between the off, comfort, and
economy air conditioning modes.
The indicator will be lit in comfort
and economy modes and turns off
when there is no A/C function. 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.
Climate Controls
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For eco a/c, press . The indicator
will turn green. This setting
balances fuel economy and air
conditioning comfort. In warm
weather conditions, auto stops may
occur more frequently and the
vehicle interior may be warmer
as compared to the comfort air
conditioning. This setting allows
higher humidity inside the vehicle
and window fogging before the
engine restarts.
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Pressing the button during an
auto stop will restart the engine to
prevent window fogging. To reach
comfort levels quickly during an
auto stop, the engine will restart if
the air conditioner is off and AUTO
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or is selected.
If temperature controls are adjusted
cooler by more than 1°C (1°F)
during an auto stop, the engine will
restart to ensure that comfort is
reached.
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