@ (Recirculation): Press this button to turn the
recirculation mode on or off. The indicator light on the
button turns on when this mode is selected.
This mode keeps outside air from entering the vehicle.
It can be used to reduce the outside air and odors
entering the vehicle. Recirculation may also help cool
the air inside the vehicle more quickly once the
temperature inside the vehicle is less than the outside
temperature.
The recirculation mode can be turned off in vent and
bi-level modes by pressing the button again.
Recirculation mode automatically turns off when the
engine is turned off and must be re-selected when the
engine is turned on again.
The recirculation mode cannot be used with floor, defrost,
or defogging modes. If you try to select recirculation in
one of those modes, the indicator flashes three times and
turns off. The air conditioning compressor also comes on
when this mode is activated unless the outside air
temperature is less than 40°F (4°C). While in recirculation
mode the windows may fog when the weather is cold and
damp. To clear the fog, select either the defog or defrost
mode and increase the fan speed.
# (Air Conditioning): Press this button on the left
knob to turn the air conditioning system on or off.
When A/C is pressed, an indicator light comes on to
show that the air conditioning has been activated.
The air conditioning compressor does not operate
when outside temperatures fall below 40°F (4°C).
The indicator light flashes three times and turns off when
outside conditions affect air conditioning operation.
This is normal.
For quicker cool down on hot days, do the following:
1. Open the windows to let hot air escape.
2. Select the vent mode.
3. Select the air conditioner.
4. Select the coolest temperature.
5. Select the highest fan speed.
6. Close the windows after the hot air has escaped.
7. Once the vehicle’s interior temperature is below the
outside temperature, select recirculation mode for
better cooling.
This helps to reduce the time it takes for the vehicle to
cool down. It also helps the system to operate more
efficiently.
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