1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 124

Temperature Knob The center knob regulates temperature of the air the coming through the system. Mode Knob The right control knob changes the functions of the system. Air Conditioning Compressor Button Press A/C to operate the air conditioner compressor. The indicator light will glow when the button is pressed to indicate that the conditioning system has been air turned on. Recirculation Button Press RECIRCULATION toclose all outside vents. The indicator light on the button will glow when it is pressed. RECIRCULATION is available in modes, all except DEFOG and DEFROST. Outside Air Press OUTSIDE AIR to allow the circulation outside of air in the vehicle. The indicator light on the button will glow when pressed. OUTSIDE AIR is available all in modes includingOFF and is automatically activated in DEFOG and DEFROST. /J VENT In this position the airflow comes through the instrument panel outlets. the center control Set knob tothe temperature desired. +o -0 *H BI-LEVEL In this position the airflow comes through the instrument panel outlets and through the floor outlets. Set the center control knob to the temperature desired. + position the airflow comes FLOOR In' this through the floor outlet.Set the center control knob to the temperaturedesired. e +HDEFOG This position divides the airflow between the floor ducts and the windshield defroster vents. DEFROST This position directsthe airflow through the windshield defroster vents the topof on the instrument panel. 3-3 w e