2010 Jeep Patriot Owner's Manual - Page 279

278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The operator can override the AUTO mode setting to • Floor change airflow distribution by rotating the Mode Control Air is directed through the floor outlets with a knob (on the right) to one of the following positions. small amount flowing through the defrost and side window demist outlets. • Panel Air is directed through the outlets in the instrument • Mix 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 passengers for maximum airflow to the rear. comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield. • Bi-Level • Defrost Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets. Air is directed through the windshield and side window demist outlets. Use this mode with maxiNOTE: For all settings except full cold or full hot, there mum blower and temperature settings for best windis a difference in temperature between the upper and shield and side window defrosting. lower outlets. The warmer air flows to the floor outlets. This feature gives improved comfort during sunny but cool conditions.