2010 Jeep Patriot Owner's Manual - Page 273

272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Mode Control (Air Direction) Rotate this control to choose from several patterns of air distribution. You can select either a primary mode as identified by the symbols on the control, or a blend of two of these modes. The closer the setting is to a particular symbol, the more air distribution you receive from that mode. NOTE: For all settings except full cold or full hot, there is a difference in temperature between the upper and lower outlets. The warmer air flows to the floor outlets. This feature gives improved comfort during sunny but cool conditions. Floor Air is directed through the floor outlets with a small amount flowing through the defrost and side window demist outlets. 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 NOTE: The center instrument panel outlets can be cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to aimed so that they are directed toward the rear seat the windshield. This setting is good for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield. passengers for maximum airflow to the rear. Bi-Level Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets.