2012 Dodge Durango Owner Manual - Page 444

442 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL blower speeds will reduce fogging. Interior fogging on Winter Operation the windshield can be quickly removed by selecting the When operating the system during the winter months, make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the DEFROST mode. windshield, is free of ice, slush, snow, or other Regular cleaning of the inside of the windows with a obstructions. non-filming cleaning solution (vinegar and water works very well) will help prevent contaminates (cigarette Vacation Storage smoke, perfumes, etc.) from sticking to the windows. Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service (i.e. vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air condiContaminates increase the rate of window fogging. tioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh Summer Operation air and high blower setting. This will ensure adequate NOTE: In some cases during high temperature trailer system lubrication to minimize the possibility of comtow operation the Air Conditioning system performance pressor damage when the system is started again. may be reduced. This is to help protect the engine from overheating during the high load condition. Your air conditioning system is also equipped with an automatic recirculation system. When the system senses a heavy load or high heat conditions, it may use partial Recirculation A/C mode to provide additional comfort.