2001 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 136
2001 Chevrolet Malibu Manual
Page 136 highlights
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 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 UPPER, BI-LEVEL or FLOOR modes, humid air can recirculate inside the vehicle and allow moisture to form on the windows. If this happens, select either the DEFOG or DEFROST mode. 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 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 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 DEFOG or DEFROST. This is done to prevent recirculation of humid inside air and allow the system to work properly. The system will automatically default to OUTSIDE AIR when DEFOG or DEFROST is selected. 3-5