2004 Chevrolet Aveo Owner's Manual - Page 118

For quick cool down on hot days, do the following: 1. Select the vent mode. 2. Select the highest fan speed. 3. Press the A/C button. 4. Select the recirculation mode. 5. Select the coolest temperature. Using these settings together for long periods of time may cause the air inside of your vehicle to become too dry. To prevent this from happening, after the air in your vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off. The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. For best results, clear all snow and ice from the windshield before defrosting. Select one of these available modes from the right knob. É (Defog): This mode directs most of the air to the windshield and the floor outlets. A small amount of air is also directed to the outboard outlets for the side windows. To help clear the side windows quickly, do the following: 1. Select the bi-level mode. 2. Select the highest fan speed. 3. Select A/C. 4. Select the temperature. 0 (Defrost): Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity or moisture condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. There are two modes to clear fog or frost from your windshield. Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers. Use the defrost mode to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly. This mode directs the air to the windshield and the outboard outlets for the side windows. To help clear the windshield quickly, do the following: 1. Select the defrost mode. 2. Select the highest temperature. 3. Select the highest fan speed. Do not drive the vehicle until all windows are clear. 3-14