2010 Dodge Nitro Owner Manual - Page 279

278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Recirculation Control • The A/C will engage automatically to prevent fogging Pressing the Recirculation Control button will when the recirculation button is pressed and the mode put the system in recirculation mode. This can control is set to panel or panel / floor. be used when outside conditions such as • The A/C can be deselected manually without disturbsmoke, odors, dust, or high humidity are ing the mode control selection. present. Activating recirculation will cause the LED in the control button to illuminate. After ten minutes, the sys- • When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position, the recirculation feature will be cancelled. tem will return to normal mode function and the LED will turn off. Air Conditioning Control Press this button to engage the Air NOTE: Conditioning. A light will illuminate • Continuous use of the recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur. when the Air Conditioning System is engaged. Rotating the dial left into the Extended use of this mode is not recommended. blue area of the scale indicates cooler • The use of the recirculation mode in cold or damp temperatures while rotating right into weather will cause windows to fog on the inside, the red area indicates warmer tembecause of moisture buildup inside the vehicle. Select peratures. the Outside Air position for maximum defogging.