2011 Dodge Dakota Crew Cab Owner Manual - Page 245

244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL speeds will reduce fogging. Interior fogging on the When using the air conditioner in extremely heavy windshield can be quickly removed by selecting the traffic, in hot weather, especially when towing a trailer, additional engine cooling may be required. If this situadefrost mode. tion is encountered, operate the transmission in a lower Regular cleaning of the inside of the windows with a gear and set the air conditioner to recirculation mode. non-filming cleaning solution (vinegar and water works Operating the air conditioner in recirculation mode provery well) will help prevent contaminates (cigarette vides the maximum performance from your air condismoke, perfumes, etc.) from sticking to the windows. tioning. When stopped in heavy traffic, it may be necesContaminates on the inside of windows can increase the sary to shift into NEUTRAL and press the accelerator rate of window fogging. slightly for fast idle operation. Summer Operation Winter Operation Air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high When operating the system during the winter months, quality antifreeze coolant during summer, to provide make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the proper corrosion protection and to raise the boiling point windshield, is free of ice, slush, snow, or other obstrucof the coolant for protection against overheating. A 50% tions. This will help prevent snow going into the ducts. concentration of engine coolant to distilled water is recommended. Refer to "Cooling System" under "Maintenance Procedures" in "Maintaining Your Vehicle".