2012 Chrysler 300 Owner Manual SRT - Page 342
2012 Chrysler 300 Manual
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340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Climate Control Functions A/C (Air Conditioning) The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the operator to manually activate or deactivate the air conditioning system. When the air conditioning system is turned on, cool dehumidified air will flow through the outlets into the cabin. For improved fuel economy, press the A/C button to turn off the air conditioning and manually adjust the blower and airflow mode settings. NOTE: In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode may lead to excessive window fogging. On systems with NOTE: • If fog or mist appears on the windshield or side glass, Manual Climate Controls, the Recirculation mode is not allowed in Defrost mode to improve window clearing select Defrost mode and increase blower speed. operation. Recirculation will be disabled automatically if • If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected, check the front of the A/C condenser (lo- this mode is selected. Attempting to use Recirculation cated in front of the radiator), for an accumulation of while in this mode will cause the LED in the control dirt or insects. Clean with a gentle water spray from button to blink and then turn off. behind the radiator and through the condenser. Fabric front fascia protectors may reduce airflow to the condenser, reducing air conditioning performance. Recirculation When outside air contains smoke, odors, or high humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired, you may wish to recirculate interior air by pressing the Recirculation control button. The recirculation indicator will illuminate when this button is selected. Push the button a second time to turn off the Recirculation mode and allow outside air into the vehicle.