2013 Chrysler 200 Owner Manual Convertible - Page 290

288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Defrost NOTE: 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 Mix, because of moisture buildup inside the vehicle. Select Defrost, or a blend of these modes, even if the Air Conditioning (A/C) button is not pressed. This dehuthe outside air position for maximum defogging. midifies 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 • Recirculation Control control is set to panel or Bi-Level. Pressing the Recirculation Control button will • Recirculated air is not allowed in Defrost modes. If the temporarily put the system in recirculation Recirculation button is pressed while in Defrost mode, mode. This can be used when outside condithe LED indicator will flash several times then go out. tions such as smoke, odors, dust, or high Recirculation will be disabled automatically when humidity are present. Activating recirculation will cause Defrost mode is selected. the LED in the control button to illuminate.