2011 Dodge Journey Owner Manual - Page 327

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 NOTE: In many temperature positions, the BI-LEVEL glycol antifreeze coolant and 50% water is recommended. mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the head- Refer to "Maintenance Procedures" in "Maintaining Your Vehicle" for proper coolant selection. liner outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets. Floor Mode Air comes from the floor outlets. Operating Tips NOTE: Refer to the chart at the end of this section for suggested control settings for various weather conditions. Summer Operation The engine cooling system in air-conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high-quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corrosion protection and to protect against engine overheating. A solution of 50% ethylene Winter Operation Use of the air Recirculation mode during Winter months is not recommended because it may cause window fogging. Vacation Storage Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of compressor damage when the system is started again. 4