2010 Dodge Nitro Owner Manual - Page 278

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 Panel Mix Air is directed through the outlets in the instrument Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct airflow. window demist outlets. This setting works best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to NOTE: The center instrument panel outlets can be the windshield. This setting is good for maintaining aimed so that they are directed toward the rear seat comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield. passengers for maximum airflow to the rear. Defrost Bi-Level Air is directed through the windshield and side Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets. window demist outlets. Use this mode with maximum blower and temperature settings for best windNOTE: For all settings except full cold or full hot, there shield and side window defrosting. is a difference in temperature between the upper and lower outlets. The warmer air flows to the floor outlets. NOTE: The air conditioning compressor operates in This feature gives improved comfort during sunny but Mix, Defrost, or a blend of these modes, even if the Air Conditioning (A/C) button is not pressed. This dehucool conditions. midifies the air to help dry the windshield. To improve Floor fuel economy, use these modes only when necessary. Air is directed through the floor outlets with a small amount flowing through the defrost and side window demist outlets. 4