2011 Dodge Nitro Owner Manual - Page 279

276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Air is directed through the floor outlets with a • The air conditioning compressor operates in Mix, Defrost, or a blend of these modes, even if the Air small amount flowing through the defrost and side Conditioning (A/C) button is not pressed. This dehuwindow demist outlets. midifies the air to help dry the windshield. To improve Mix fuel economy, use these modes only when necessary. Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side window demist outlets. This setting works best in • For information on operating the Rear Defrost, refer to "Rear Window Features" in "Understanding The Feacold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to tures Of Your Vehicle". the windshield. This setting is good for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield. Recirculation Control Pressing the Recirculation Control button will Defrost put the system in recirculation mode. This can Air is directed through the windshield and side be used when outside conditions such as window demist outlets. Use this mode with maxismoke, odors, dust, or high humidity are presmum blower and temperature settings for best windent. Activating recirculation will cause the LED in the shield and side window defrosting. control button to illuminate. After ten minutes, the system will return to normal mode function and the LED will turn off. Floor