1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 126
1997 Chevrolet Malibu Manual
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Your vehicle is equipped with side window defogger vents. The side window defogger vents are located on the outside of the side instrument panel vents. For additional side window defogging, rotate the mode control to VENT, rotate the control to the highest fan speed, pressA/C and aim the side vents on the instrument panel to the windows. For increased airflow to the side windows, close the center vents. RECIRCULATION will not work in DEFROST and DEFOG. This is done to prevent recirculation humid of inside air and allow thesystem to work properly. Press the defogger switch. indicator light will The glow. The rear window defogger will turn itself off after about 10 minutes after the first time the button is pressed, and after 5 minutes each additional time the button is pressed.You can turn the defogger off by pressing the button again or turning off the ignition. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license acrossthe defogger grid on the rear window. NOTICE: Rear Window Defogger(If Equipped) IThe rear window defogger usesa warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. Don't use a razor blade or anything else sharp on the insideof the rear window. you do, you If could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn't be covered by your warranty. 3-5