2008 Dodge Durango Owner Manual - Page 257

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 257 Automatic Control The ATC system can maintain a steady comfort level in various weather conditions with a simple operation: • Select your desired temperature setting by pressing the + or - side of the TEMP rocker switches. A digital temperature setting for driver and passenger will be displayed. The ATC system uses an infrared sensor located in the overhead console to measure the temperature of the driver and passengers. Based on the sensor input, the system will automatically control comfort by varying the temperature, fan speed, and mode. This maintains a comfortable temperature, even under changing conditions. It is important that objects are not blocking the infrared sensor. It is also important that objects are not used that may scratch or damage it in any way. Level Of Automatic Control 72°F (22°C) is the recommended setting for maximum comfort for the average person, however, this may vary. NOTE: The temperature setting can be adjusted at any time without affecting automatic control operation. It is not necessary to move the temperature setting for cold or hot vehicles. The system automatically adjusts the temperature, mode and fan speed to provide comfort as quickly as possible. NOTE: In cold weather, the fan will not turn on in AUTO mode until the engine coolant has warmed up sufficiently. This is indicated by the WARM UP DELAY message on the display. NOTE: The temperature can be displayed in U.S. or Metric by selecting the US/M customer programmable 4