2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Cargo Owner Manual - Page 341

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 Air Conditioning (A/C) The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the operator to manually activate or deactivate the air conditioning system. When in A/C mode and the ATC is set to a cool temperature, dehumidified air flows through the air outlets. If Economy mode is desired, press the A/C button to turn off the A/C mode in the ATC display and deactivate the A/C system. Recirculation Control When outside air contains smoke, odors, or high humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired, you may wish to recirculate interior air by pressing the RECIRCULATION control button. RECIRCULATION mode should only be used temporarily. A LED will illuminate on the RECIRCULATION control button when RECIRCULATION mode is selected. Push the button a second time to turn off the RECIRCUNOTE: LATION mode LED and allow outside air into the • If the system is in Mix, Floor or Defrost Mode, the A/C vehicle. can be turned off, but the A/C system shall remain active to prevent fogging of the windows. NOTE: In cold weather, use of the RECIRCULATION mode may lead to excessive window fogging. The RE• If fog or mist appears on the windshield or side glass, CIRCULATION mode is not allowed in the FLOOR, MIX select Defrost mode and increase blower speed. and DEFROST modes to improve window clearing operation. Recirculation will be disabled automatically if these modes are selected. 4