2010 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab Owner Manual - Page 242

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 Mode or Recirculation Mode Bi-level position. When a comfortable condition has been reached, choose a mode position and adjust the temperature control knob and blower speed as necessary to maintain comfort. For high humidity conditions it may be necessary to remain in the Recirculation mode to maintain comfort. speeds will reduce fogging. Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly removed by selecting the defrost mode. Regular cleaning of the inside of the windows with a non-filming cleaning solution (vinegar and water works very well) will help prevent contaminates (cigarette smoke, perfumes, etc.) from sticking to the windows. Window Fogging Windows will fog on the inside when the humidity inside Contaminates on the inside of windows can increase the the vehicle is high. This often occurs in mild or cool rate of window fogging. temperatures when it's rainy or humid. In most cases Summer Operation turning on the Air-conditioning (pressing the SNOWAir conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high FLAKE button) will clear the fog. Adjust the temperature quality antifreeze coolant during summer, to provide control, air direction and blower speed to maintain proper corrosion protection and to raise the boiling point comfort. of the coolant for protection against overheating. A 50% As the temperature gets colder it may be necessary to concentration of engine coolant to distilled water is direct air onto the windshield by using MIX Mode recommended. Refer to "Cooling System" under "Mainposition on the control. Adjust the temperature control tenance Procedures" in "Maintaining Your Vehicle". and blower speed to maintain comfort. High blower 4