2012 Dodge Challenger Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 246

244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the "O" (OFF) position on the blower control stops the Blower Control system completely and closes the outside air intake. For full automatic operation or for automatic blower operation, turn the The recommended setting for maximum comfort for the knob to the AUTO position. In manual average person is 72°F (22°C); however, this may vary. mode there are seven blower speeds NOTE: that can be individual selected. In off • The temperature setting can be adjusted at anytime position the blower will shut off. without affecting automatic operation. • Pressing the Air Conditioning Control button while in AUTO mode will cause the LED in the control button to flash three times and then turn off. This indicates that the system is in AUTO mode and requesting the air conditioning is not necessary. Manual Operation This system offers a full complement of manual override features, which consist of Blower Preferred Automatic, Mode Preferred Automatic, or Blower and Mode Preferred Automatic. This means the operator can override the blower, the mode, or both. There is a manual blower range for times when the AUTO setting is not desired. The blower can be set to any fixed blower speed by rotating the Blower Control knob (on the left). • If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected, check the front of the A/C condenser located in front of the radiator for an accumulation of dirt or insects. Clean with a gentle water spray from behind the radiator and through the condenser. Fabric front fascia protectors may reduce airflow to the condenser, NOTE: Please read the Automatic Temperature Control Operation Chart that follows for details. reducing air conditioning performance.