2009 Malibu Automobile Owner's Manual

On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot
inside air escape. This reduces the time it takes for the
vehicle to cool down. Then keep the windows closed for
the air conditioner to work its best.
On cool, but sunny days while using manual operation of
the automatic system, use bi-level to deliver warm air to
the floor and cooler air to the instrument panel outlets.
To warm or cool the air delivered, press the temperature
buttons to the desired setting.
In AUTO mode the system cools and dehumidifies the air
inside the vehicle. Also while in AUTO mode, the system
maximizes its performance by using recirculation as
necessary.
Heating: On cold days when using manual operation
of the automatic system, use floor mode to deliver air
to the floor outlets. To warm or cool the air delivered,
press
x or w to the desired temperature setting.
To use the automatic mode, turn the knob to AUTO and
press
x or w to adjust the temperature.
: (Outside Air): Press to turn the outside air mode
on. An indicator light comes on to show it is on. Air from
outside the vehicle will circulate throughout the vehicle.
The outside air mode can be used with all modes, but it
cannot be used with the recirculation mode. Pressing
this button cancels the recirculation mode.
h (Recirculation): Press to turn the recirculation
mode on. An indicator light above the button comes on to
show it is on. This mode recirculates and helps to quickly
cool the air inside the vehicle. It can be used to help
prevent outside air and odors from entering the vehicle.
The recirculation indicator light blinks three times if you
try to use recirculation in a mode in which it cannot
function.
Pressing this button cancels the auto recirculation
feature. Each time the vehicle is started, the system
reverts to the auto recirculation function.
The recirculation mode cannot be used with the floor,
defrost, or defog modes. If recirculation is selected in
these modes, the indicator flashes three times and turns
off to indicate that this is not allowed. This is to prevent
window fogging.
When the weather is cool or damp, operating the system
in recirculation for extended periods of time can cause
fogging of the vehicle’s windows. To clear the fog, select
either defog or defrost. Make sure the air conditioning is
on. Allow the air conditioning to run automatically to help
dehumidify the air.
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