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Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011
8-6 Climate Controls
2. Set the temperature.
An initial setting of 73°F (23°C)
is recommended. Allow about
20 minutes for the system to
regulate. Press
w or x to
adjust the temperature setting as
necessary. If the temperature is
set at 60°F (15°C) the system
remains at the maximum cooling
setting. If the temperature is set
at 90°F (32°C) the system
remains at the maximum heat
setting. Choosing either
maximum setting does not cause
the vehicle to heat or cool any
faster.
Do not to cover the sensor
located on the top of the
instrument panel near the
windshield. This sensor
regulates air temperature based
on the intensity of the sun.
Also do not cover the sensor
grille on the lower right side of
the climate control faceplate, as
this regulates the inside
temperature.
To avoid blowing cold air at
engine start-up in cold weather,
the system delays turning on the
fan until warm air is available.
The length of delay depends on
the engine coolant temperature.
Turning the fan knob overrides
this delay and changes the fan
to the selected speed.
Manual Operatio n
9 (Off): Select this position on the
fan knob to turn off the entire
climate control system. Outside air
still enters the vehicle. The airflow
direction and temperature can be
adjusted.
x / w Temperature Control:
Press the arrows to increase or
decrease the temperature inside the
vehicle.
9 (Fan Control): Turn clockwise
or counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the fan speed.
Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn
clockwise or counterclockwise to
change the direction of the airflow in
the vehicle.
Select from the following:
H (Vent): Air is directed to the
instrument panel outlets.
) (Bi-Level): Air is divided
between the instrument panel
outlets and the floor outlets.
6 (Floor): Air is directed to the
floor outlets with some air directed
to the side window outlets.
- (Defog): This mode clears the
windows of fog or moisture. Air is
directed to the floor and windshield
outlets.
0 (Defrost): This mode clears the
windows of fog or frost more quickly.
The system automatically controls
the fan speed if defrost is selected
from the AUTO mode. If the outside
temperature is 4°C (40°F) or
warmer, the air conditioning
compressor automatically runs to
help dehumidify the air and dry the