Jeep 2017 RENEGADE User Manual page 51

Pushing the A/C button will stop AUTO MODE
(AUTO LED will turn off). To restore auto-
matic control of compressor, push the AUTO
button again.
NOTE:
With the compressor off, air cannot be intro-
duced to the passenger compartment with a
temperature lower than the outside tempera-
ture. Under certain environmental condi-
tions, windows could fog rapidly since the air
is not dehumidified.
MAX A/C
MAX A/C sets the system for maximum cool-
ing performance.
Rotate the driver temperature control adjust
knob counterclockwise for MAX A/C. Both
driver and passenger temperature displays
will show MAX A/C LO.
In MAX A/C, the blower speed and mode
position can be adjusted to desired user set-
tings. Pressing other settings will cause the
MAX A/C operation to switch to the selected
setting and MAX A/C to exit.
Rapid Window Demisting (MAX-Defrost Func-
tion)
Push the MAX-defrost button to activate (LED
on) the windshield and side window demist-
ing function.
The Climate Control system carries out the
following operations:
• Turns on the air conditioning compressor
when environmental conditions are suit-
able.
• Turns air recirculation off.
• Sets blower fan to the maximum speed.
• Directs air flow to windshield and front side
window diffusers.
• Activates the heated rear window defrost.
• Activates the heated windshield
equipped).
• Displays the fan speed (Blower Control In-
dicator LED illuminated).
When the function is activated, the AUTO
button LED turns off. With the function acti-
vated, the only possible manual adjustments
are pushing the A/C control button, adjusting
the fan speed and turning the heated rear
window off.
When the Recirculation Control or AUTO but-
tons are pushed, the Climate Control system
will deactivate the Front Defrost (MAX-DEF)
function.
Selecting the footwell/windshield or only
windshield distribution activates the Climate
Control system compressor and the air recir-
culation is set to outside air intake.
This logic guarantees optimum visibility at
the windows. Max-defrost is also available in
manual mode.
(if
Rear Window Defrosting
Push and release the rear window defrost
button to turn the function on/off.
Activation of this function is indicated by the
rear defrost indicator light on the instrument
panel turning on. The function is automati-
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