2011 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab Owner Manual - Page 244

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 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 NOTE: When you turn off the engine you may hear a Recirculation mode to maintain comfort. hissing sound from under the hood for a short period of time. This is a normal condition that occurs if the air Window Fogging conditioning system has been on. It is not an indication of Windows will fog on the inside when the humidity inside the vehicle is high. This often occurs in mild or cool a problem with the air conditioning system. temperatures when it's rainy or humid. In most cases Operating Tips turning on the Air-conditioning (pressing the SNOWFast Cooldown FLAKE button) will clear the fog. Adjust the temperature For a fast cooldown, open the windows and turn the control, air direction and blower speed to maintain blower fan rotary knob to the extreme right position, turn comfort. the mode control to the panel fresh position, press the As the temperature gets colder it may be necessary to SNOWFLAKE button to turn on the air conditioning, and direct air onto the windshield by using MIX Mode drive with the windows open for the first few minutes. position on the control. Adjust the temperature control Once the hot air has been expelled, close the windows and blower speed to maintain comfort. High blower and turn the mode selector to the Recirculation Panel edges of the instrument panel. The demisters also provide extra air ducts for circulation. They are in operation whenever the Floor, Mix, Defrost, or Bi-Level modes are in use. 4