2010 Jeep Patriot Owner's Manual - Page 274

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 NOTE: Defrost Air is directed through the windshield and side • Continuous use of the recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur. window demist outlets. Use this mode with maxiExtended use of this mode is not recommended. mum blower and temperature settings for best windshield and side window defrosting. • The use of the recirculation mode in cold or damp weather will cause windows to fog on the inside, NOTE: The air conditioning compressor operates in because of moisture buildup inside the vehicle. Select Mix, Defrost, or a blend of these modes, even if the Air the Outside Air position for maximum defogging. Conditioning (A/C) button is not pressed. This dehumidifies the air to help dry the windshield. To improve • The A/C will engage automatically to prevent fogging fuel economy, use these modes only when necessary. when the recirculation button is pressed and the mode control is set to panel or panel / floor. Recirculation Control Pressing the Recirculation Control button will • The A/C can be deselected manually without disturbput the system in recirculation mode. This can ing the mode control selection. be used when outside conditions such as smoke, odors, dust, or high humidity are • When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position, the recirculation feature will be cancelled. present. Activating recirculation will cause the LED in the control button to illuminate. 4