2010 Jeep Compass Owner Manual - Page 263

262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: For all settings except full cold or full hot, there Defrost is a difference in temperature between the upper and Air is directed through the windshield and side window demist outlets. Use this mode with maxilower outlets. The warmer air flows to the floor outlets. This feature gives improved comfort during sunny but mum blower and temperature settings for best windshield and side window defrosting. cool conditions. NOTE: The air conditioning compressor operates in Air is directed through the floor outlets with a 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 dehumidifies the air to help dry the windshield. To improve window demist outlets. fuel economy, use these modes only when necessary. Mix Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side Recirculation Control Pressing the Recirculation Control button will window demist outlets. This setting works best in put the system in recirculation mode. This can cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to the windshield. This setting is good for maintaining be used when outside conditions such as smoke, odors, dust, or high humidity are comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield. present. Activating recirculation will cause the LED in the control button to illuminate. Floor