2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Manual - Page 407

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 405 temperature settings for best windshield and side win- NOTE: dow defrosting. When the defrost mode is selected, the • If the system is in Mix, Floor or Defrost Mode, the A/C can be turned off, but the A/C system shall remain blower will automatically default to medium-high unless active to prevent fogging of the windows. the blower is controlled manually. NOTE: While operating in the other modes, the system • If fog or mist appears on the windshield or side glass, select Defrost mode and increase blower speed. will not automatically sense the presence of fog, mist or ice on the windshield. Defrost mode must be manually Recirculation Control selected to clear the windshield and side glass. When outside air contains smoke, odors, or Air Conditioning (A/C) high humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired, The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the operator you may wish to recirculate interior air by to manually activate or deactivate the air conditioning pressing the Recirculation control button. Resystem. When in A/C mode and the ATC is set to a cool circulation mode should only be used temporarily. The temperature, dehumidified air flows through the air recirculation LED will illuminate when this button is outlets. If Economy mode is desired, press the A/C selected. Push the button a second time to turn off the button to turn off the A/C mode in the ATC display and Recirculation mode LED and allow outside air into the deactivate the A/C system. vehicle. NOTE: In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode may lead to excessive window fogging. The Recirculation 4