2010 Dodge Challenger Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 237

236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Vacation Storage Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service NOTE: Refer to the chart at the end of this section for (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air suggested control settings for various weather condiconditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the tions. fresh air and high blower settings. This will ensure Summer Operation adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility The engine cooling system in air-conditioned vehicles of compressor damage when the system is started again. must be protected with a high-quality antifreeze coolant Window Fogging to provide proper corrosion protection and to protect Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly reagainst engine overheating. A solution of 50% ethylene moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The glycol antifreeze coolant and 50% water is recommended. Defrost/Floor mode can be used to maintain a clear Refer to "Maintenance Procedures" in "Maintaining Your windshield and provide sufficient heating. If side winVehicle" for proper coolant selection. dow fogging becomes a problem, increase blower speed. Winter Operation Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild but Use of the air Recirculation mode during winter months rainy or humid weather. is not recommended because it may cause window NOTE: Recirculation without A/C should not be used fogging. for long periods as fogging may occur. Operating Tips