2013 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 283

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 • Mix • Recirculation Control Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side Pressing the Recirculation Control button will temporarily put the system in recirculation window demist outlets. This setting works best in mode. This can be used when outside condicold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to the windshield. This setting is good for maintaining comfort tions such as smoke, odors, dust, or high humidity are present. Activating recirculation will cause while reducing moisture on the windshield. the LED in the control button to illuminate. • Defrost NOTE: Air is directed through the windshield and side window demist outlets. Use this mode with maxi- • Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make mum blower and temperature settings for best windthe inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur. shield and side window defrosting. Extended use of this mode is not recommended. NOTE: The air conditioning compressor operates in Mix, • The use of the Recirculation mode in cold or damp Defrost, or a blend of these modes, even if the Air weather will cause windows to fog on the inside, Conditioning (A/C) button is not pressed. This dehubecause of moisture buildup inside the vehicle. Select midifies the air to help dry the windshield. To improve the outside air position for maximum defogging. fuel economy, use these modes only when necessary. 4