Jeep Patriot 2011 Operating Information Manual page 138

conditions that require extra heat to the wind-
shield. This setting is good for maintaining
comfort while reducing moisture on the wind-
shield.
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.
NOTE:
The air conditioning compressor operates in
Mix, Defrost, or a blend of these modes,
even if the Air Conditioning (A/C) button is
not pressed. This dehumidifies the air to
help dry the windshield. To improve fuel
economy, use these modes only when nec-
essary.
Recirculation Control
Pressing the Recirculation Control
will put the system into to recircu-
lation mode. This can be used
when outside conditions such as
smoke, odors, dust, or high humid-
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ity are present. Activating recirculation will
cause the LED in the control button to illumi-
nate.
NOTE:
• Continuous use of the recirculation mode
may make the inside air stuffy and win-
dow fogging may occur. Extended use of
this mode is not recommended.
• The use of the recirculation mode in cold
or damp weather will cause windows to
fog on the inside, because of moisture
buildup inside the vehicle. Select the Out-
side Air position for maximum defogging.
• The A/C will engage automatically to pre-
vent fogging when the recirculation but-
ton is pressed and the mode control is set
to Panel or Bi-Level.
• The A/C can be deselected manually with-
out disturbing the mode control selection.
• When the ignition switch is turned to the
LOCK position, the recirculation feature
will be cancelled.
Air Conditioning Control
Press this button to en-
gage the Air Condition-
ing. A light will illumi-
nate
Conditioning System is
engaged. Rotating the
dial left into the blue
area of the scale indi-
cates cooler tempera-
tures while rotating right
into the red area indicates warmer tempera-
tures.
NOTE:
The air conditioning compressor will not
engage until the engine has been running
for about 10 seconds.
• MAX A/C
For maximum cooling use the A/C and recircu-
lation buttons at the same time.
• ECONOMY MODE
If economy mode is desired, press the A/C
button to turn OFF the indicator light and the
A/C compressor. Then, move the temperature
control to the desired temperature.
when the Air