?(Recirculation): Press the left side of the
button to turn the recirculation mode on. The
air inside the vehicle will be recirculated through
the climate control system and the vehicle,
not from outside your vehicle. This mode is helpful
when trying to limit odors from entering the
vehicle and for maximum air conditioning
performance in hot weather. When the button
is pressed, an indicator light above the button
comes on. The recirculation indicator light blinks
three times if you try to use recirculation in a mode
in which it cannot function. Only use this mode
when it is needed for comfort, since window
fogging rapidly occurs if the air conditioning
compressor is not engaged.
Pressing this button will cancel the outside air
mode. When switching to the defog or defrost
modes the system automatically moves from
recirculation to outside air. When the vehicle or
fan is turned off and back on, the system defaults
to outside air automatically. Only use recirculation
mode when it is needed for comfort, since
window fogging can occur.
Temperature Control: Turn the center knob
clockwise or counterclockwise to increase
or decrease the temperature inside your vehicle.
When it is cold outside 0°F (−18°C) or lower,
use the engine coolant heater, if vehicle has one,
to provide warmer air faster to the vehicle. An
engine coolant heater warms the coolant the
engine uses that provides heat to warm the inside
of your vehicle. For more information, see
Engine Coolant Heater on page 120.
#(Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn
the air conditioning system on or off. When
the air conditioning button is pressed, an indicator
light will come on to show it is activated.
The air-conditioning system removes moisture
from the air, so a small amount of water dripping
underneath the vehicle while it is idling or after
the engine is turned off is normal.
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