2009 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 255

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 will cause the LED in the control button to illuminate. After ten minutes, the system will return to normal mode function and the LED will turn off. NOTE: • Continuous use of the recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur. Extended use of this mode is not recommended. • The use of the recirculation mode in cold or damp weather will cause windows to fog on the inside, because of moisture buildup inside the vehicle. Select the Outside Air position for maximum defogging. • The A/C will engage automatically to prevent fogging when the recirculation button is pressed and the mode control is set to panel or panel / floor. • The A/C can be deselected manually without disturbing the mode control selection. • When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position, the recirculation feature will be cancelled. Air Conditioning Control Press in on this button to engage the Air Conditioning. A light will illuminate when the Air Conditioning System is engaged. Rotating the dial left into the blue area of the scale indicates cooler temperatures while the rotating right into the red area indicates warmer temperatures. NOTE: The air conditioning compressor will not engage until the engine has been running for about 10 seconds. • MAX A/C For maximum cooling use the A/C and recirculation buttons at the same time. 4