Chevrolet 2011 Impala, Owner'S Manual

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Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2011
Climate Controls 8-3
To change the current mode, select
one of the following:
H
(Vent): Air is directed to the
instrument panel outlets.
)
(Bi-Level): Air is divided
between the instrument panel
outlets and the floor outlets.
6
(Floor): Air is directed to the
floor outlets, with some of the air
directed to the windshield and
side window outlets. In this mode,
the system automatically selects
outside air.
-
(Defog): This mode clears the
windshield of fog or moisture. Air is
directed equally to the windshield
and the floor outlets. When defog
is selected, the system turns off
recirculation and runs the air
conditioning compressor unless
the outside temperature is below
4°C (40°F).
0
(Defrost): This mode clears
the windshield of fog or frost
more quickly. Air is directed to
the windshield with some air to
the side window vents and the floor
vents. When defrost is selected,
the system automatically forces
outside air into the vehicle. The air
conditioning compressor will run
automatically in this setting, unless
the outside temperature is below
4°C (40°F).
#
(Air Conditioning): Press
to turn the air conditioning system
on or off. An indicator light comes
on to show that it is on. The air
conditioning can be selected in any
mode as long as the fan is on and
the outside temperature is above
freezing. A flashing indicator light
indicates that the air conditioning
compressor is currently not
available.
On hot days, open the windows to
let hot inside air escape; then close
them. This helps to reduce the time
it takes for the vehicle to cool down.
It also helps the system to operate
more efficiently.
For quick cool down on hot days, do
the following:
1. Select the
H
mode.
2. Press the
#
button.
3. Select the coolest temperature
for both zones.
4. Select the highest
9
speed.
5. When the coolest temperature
is selected in the A/C mode,
the system automatically goes
into the recirculation mode to
improve cooling.
Using these settings together for
long periods of time may cause the
air inside the vehicle to become too
dry. To prevent this from happening,
after the air inside the vehicle has
cooled, turn the recirculation
mode off.
The air conditioning system
removes moisture from the air,
so a small amount of water may
drip under the vehicle while idling
or after turning off the engine.
This is normal.