2013 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 285

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 You will experience the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the system to function automatically. Selecting The Automatic Temperature Control system automatically maintains the climate in the cabin of the vehicle at the "O" (OFF) position on the blower control stops the the comfort levels desired by the driver and passenger. system completely and closes the outside air intake. 72°F (22°C) is the recommended setting for maximum Operation of the system is quite simple. comfort for the average person; however, this may vary. 1. Turn the Mode Control knob (on the right) and the Blower Control knob (on the left) to AUTO NOTE: Automatic Operation NOTE: The AUTO position performs best for front seat • The temperature setting can be adjusted at anytime occupants only. without affecting automatic operation. Dial in the temperature you would • Pressing the Air Conditioning Control button while in like the system to maintain by rotating AUTO mode will cause the LED in the control button the Temperature Control knob. Once to flash three times and then turn off. This indicates the comfort level is selected, the systhat the system is in AUTO mode and requesting the tem will maintain that level automatiair conditioning is not necessary. cally using the heating system. Should the desired comfort level require air conditioning, the system will automatically make the adjustment. 4