2000 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 127
2000 Chevrolet Malibu Manual
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Defogging and Defrosting Windows Your system has two settings for clearing the front and side windows. For each setting, adjust the temperature control as desired. To defrost the front window quickly, turn the temperature control knob all the way in the red area. Use DEFROST and adjust the fan to the highest speed. To warm passengers while keeping the front window clean, use DEFOG. If you select RECIRCULATION while in VENT, BI-LEVEL or FLOOR modes, humid air can recirculate inside the vehicle and allow moisture to form on the windows. If this happens, either press the A/C button to on or select DEFROST or the DEFOG modes. Your vehicle is equipped with side window defogger vents. The side window defogger outlets are located on the outside of the side instrument panel vents. To defrost the side windows, turn the temperature control knob all the way in the red area. Use FLOOR and adjust the fan to the highest speed. To control fogging of the windows, turn the temperature control knob all the way in the red area. Use DEFOG and adjust the fan to the highest speed. To defog the side windows while using air conditioning, use BI-LEVEL and adjust the fan to the highest speed and press the A/C button. For additional airflow to the side windows, aim the side outlets toward the windows and close the center outlets. Recirculation will not work in defrost and defog. This is done to prevent recirculation of humid inside air and allow the system to work properly. 3-5