2014 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 282

280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The air conditioning compressor operates in Mix, • The use of the Recirculation mode in cold or damp Defrost, or a blend of these modes, even if the Air weather will cause windows to fog on the inside, because of moisture buildup inside the vehicle. Select Conditioning (A/C) button is not pressed. This dehuthe outside air position for maximum defogging. midifies the air to help dry the windshield. To improve fuel economy, use these modes only when necessary. • The A/C will engage automatically to prevent fogging • Recirculation Control when the recirculation button is pressed and the mode control is set to panel or Bi-Level. Pressing the Recirculation Control button will temporarily put the system in recirculation • Recirculated air is not allowed in Defrost modes. If the mode. This can be used when outside condiRecirculation button is pressed while in Defrost mode, tions such as smoke, odors, dust, or high the LED indicator will flash several times then go out. humidity are present. Activating recirculation will cause Recirculation will be disabled automatically when the LED in the control button to illuminate. Defrost mode is selected. NOTE: • Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur. • When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK Extended use of this mode is not recommended. position, the recirculation feature will be cancelled. • The A/C can be deselected manually without disturbing the mode control selection.