2002 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 138

Audio Systems Your audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your audio system can do and how to operate all of its controls to be sure you're getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it. Your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, you can play your audio system even after the ignition is turned off. See "Retained Accessory Power" in the Index. Ventilation Tips D Keep the hood and the area around the windshield wipers free of ice, snow or any other obstruction, such as leaves. The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. D Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects, to help air circulate throughout your vehicle. D When an objectionable odor outside the vehicle is encountered, the recirculation setting can prevent the odor from being drawn into the vehicle through the ventilation system. For example, this usage of recirculation can be helpful when driving through a long tunnel with poor ventilation. However, extended usage of recirculation in cold or cool weather can cause window fogging. 3-7