Dodge Avenger Owner's Manual page 244

244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
• Defrost
Air is directed through the windshield and side
window demist outlets. Use this mode with
maximum blower and temperature settings for best
windshield and side window defrosting.
• Air Conditioner Control
Press this button to turn on the air conditioning
during manual operation only. When the air
conditioning is turned on, cool dehumidified
air will flow through the outlets selected with the
Mode control dial. Press this button a second time to
turn off the air conditioning. An LED in the button
illuminates when manual compressor operation is
selected.
• Recirculation Control
The system will automatically control recir-
culation. However, pressing the Recircula-
tion Control button will temporarily put the
system in recirculation mode (ten minutes). This can
be used when outside conditions such as smoke,
odors, dust, or high humidity are present. Activating
recirculation will cause the LED in the control button
to illuminate. After ten minutes, the system will return
to normal AUTO mode function and the LED will turn
off.
NOTE:
• When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK
position, the recirculation feature will be cancelled.
• In cold weather, use of the Recirculation mode may
lead to excessive window fogging. The Recirculation
mode is not allowed in the floor, defrost, or defrost/
floor mode in order to improve window clearing.
Recirculation will be disabled automatically if these
modes are selected.
• Extended use of recirculation may cause the windows
to fog. If the interior of the windows begins to fog,