2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab Owner Manual - Page 290
2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab Manual
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 Recirculation Control Press this button to choose between outside air intake or recirculation of the air inside the vehicle. A LED will illuminate when you are in Recirculation mode. Only use the Recirculation mode to temporarily block out any outside odors, smoke, or dust, and to cool the interior rapidly upon initial start-up in very hot or humid weather. • In cold or damp weather, the use of the Recirculation mode will cause windows to fog on the inside because of moisture buildup inside the vehicle. For maximum defogging, select the Outside Air position. • The A/C can be deselected manually without disturbing the mode control selection by pressing the A/C button. Air Outlets The airflow from each of the instrument panel outlets can be adjusted for direction, and turned on or off to control airflow. 4 NOTE: • If the RECIRCULATION button is pressed when the system is in Mix or Defrost mode the Recirculation NOTE: For maximum airflow to the rear, the center LED indicator will flash three times and then turn off instrument panel outlets can be directed toward the rear to indicate Recirculation mode is not allowed. seat passengers. • Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur. Extended use of this mode is not recommended.