2004 Dodge Stratus Owner's Manual - Page 121

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 121 The controls are as follows: Fan and Air Conditioning Control Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the system in any mode you select. The 0 Setting represents OFF and the 4 Setting is the greatest amount of air flow. Slight changes in engine speed or power may be noticed when the air conditioning compressor is on. This is a normal occurrence as the compressor will cycle on and off to maintain comfort and increase fuel economy. NOTE: If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected, check the front of the air conditioning condenser for an accumulation of dirt or insects. The air conditioning condenser is located in front of the radiator. Clean with a gentle water spray from behind the radiator and through the condenser. Fabric front fascia protectors may reduce air flow to the condenser, reducing air conditioning performance. Temperature Control Use this control to regulate the temperature of the air inside the passenger compartment. The blue area of the scale indicates cooler temperatures while the red area indicates warmer temperatures. 4 Air Conditioning Operation To turn on the Air Conditioning, choose the direction of the air through the outlets by selecting between the Air Conditioning Recirculation, PanelAir Conditioning, or Bi-Level Air Conditioning modes on the Mode Control. Air Conditioning modes are indicated by the snowflake symbol shown above in illustration. Adjust the Temperature and Fan Controls.