2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Cargo Owner Manual - Page 326

324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RECIRCULATION mode. Only use the RECIRCULA- • In order to prevent fogging, when the RECIRCULATION mode to temporarily block out any outside odors, TION button is pressed and the mode control is set to smoke, or dust, and to cool the interior rapidly upon PANEL, the A/C will engage automatically. initial start-up in very hot or humid weather. • The A/C can be deselected manually without disturbing the mode control selection. NOTE: • If the RECIRCULATION button is pressed when the 8. Air Conditioning (A/C) Button system is in MIX, DEFROST, or FLOOR mode the Press and release to change the current setting. RECIRCULATION LED indicator will flash 3 times to The indicator illuminates when the A/C is ON. indicate RECIRCULATION mode is not allowed. • Continuous use of the RECIRCULATION mode may make the inside air stuffy and window fogging may NOTE: If your air conditioning performance seems occur. Extended use of this mode is not recommended. lower than expected, check the front of the A/C condenser (located in front of the radiator), for an accumu• In cold or damp weather, the use of the RECIRCULAlation of dirt or insects. Clean with a gentle water spray TION mode will cause windows to fog on the inside from behind the radiator and through the condenser. because of moisture buildup inside the vehicle. For Fabric front fascia protectors may reduce airflow to the maximum defogging, select the outside air position. condenser, reducing air conditioning performance.