2000 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 125

BI-LEVEL : In this position the air comes through the instrument panel outlets and through the floor outlets. Set the center control knob to the temperature desired. FLOOR : In this position most of the air comes through the floor outlet. The rest of the air comes through the windshield and side window outlets. Set the center control knob to the temperature desired. DEFOG : This position divides the air between the floor outlets and the windshield defroster outlet. The air conditioning compressor will run automatically in this position when it is needed to help dry the air in the vehicle. DEFROST : This position directs most of the air through the windshield defroster outlet. Some of the air goes to the floor outlets. The air conditioning compressor will run automatically in this position when it is needed to help dry the air in the vehicle. Air Conditioning Compressor Button Press A/C to operate the air conditioner compressor. The indicator light will glow when the button is pressed to indicate that the air conditioning system has been requested. Recirculation Button Press this button to limit the amount of fresh air entering your vehicle. This is helpful when you are trying to limit odors entering your vehicle. The indicator light on the button will glow when it is pressed. RECIRCULATION is available in all modes, except defog and defrost. Pressing this button will cancel the OUTSIDE AIR button. It is not recommended to use this button in the FLOOR mode with heat. It is useful to quickly cool the vehicle on hot days. Outside Air Press this button to allow the circulation of outside air in the vehicle. The indicator light on the button will glow when pressed. OUTSIDE AIR is available in all modes including OFF and is automatically activated in DEFOG and DEFROST. Pressing this button will cancel the RECIRCULATION button. 3-3