2009 Dodge Challenger Owner's Manual - Page 235

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 NOTE: • Defrost 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 may cause windows to fog on the inside, NOTE: The air conditioning compressor operates in because of moisture build-up inside the vehicle. Select Mix, Defrost, and Floor or a blend of these modes, even the Outside Air position for maximum defogging. if the Air Conditioning Snowflake button is not pressed. This dehumidifies the air to help dry the windshield. To • The A/C will engage automatically to prevent fogging improve fuel economy, use these modes only when when the recirculation button is pressed. necessary. • The A/C can be deselected manually without disturb• Recirculation Control ing the mode control selection. Use this button to block the flow of outside air from coming into the passenger compartment. Air Conditioning Control Use this button to engage the Air Conditioning. A A light will illuminate when the system is in light will illuminate when the Air Conditioning recirculation mode. Use the recirculation mode System is engaged. to provide maximum A/C performance in hot ambient conditions, or to block outside odors, dust, etc. 4