2011 Chrysler Town & Country Owner Manual - Page 353

350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL to provide proper corrosion protection and to protect against engine overheating. A solution of 50% ethylene glycol antifreeze coolant and 50% water is recommended. Refer to "Maintenance Procedures" in "Maintaining Your Vehicle" for proper coolant selection. fresh air with the blower setting on high. This will ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of compressor damage when the system is started again. Window Fogging Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild, rainy Winter Operation and/or humid weather. To clear the windows, select To ensure the best possible heater and defroster perfor- DEFROST or MIX mode and increase the front blower mance, make sure the engine cooling system is function- speed. Do not use the RECIRCULATION mode without ing properly and the proper amount, type, and concen- A/C for long periods, as fogging may occur. tration of coolant is used. Refer to "Maintenance Outside Air Intake Procedures" in "Maintaining Your Vehicle" for proper Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the coolant selection. Use of the air RECIRCULATION mode windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves during Winter months is not recommended, because it collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they may cause window fogging. enter the plenum they could plug the water drains. In Vacation/Storage Winter months make sure the air intake is clear of ice, Before you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service slush and snow. (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes, in