Manual Air Conditioning Operation - Dodge 2006 Caravan Owner's Manual

Defrost Mode
Defrost Outlets
Air comes from the windshield and side window demist
outlets. Use this setting when necessary to defrost your
windshield and side windows.
NOTE: For improved safety, the compressor is activated
and the recirculation mode is deactivated when Mix or
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Defrost modes are selected. This is done to assist in
drying the air and it will help in keeping the windows
from fogging.

Manual Air Conditioning Operation

To turn on the air conditioning, set the front
blower control to any position except O (OFF) and
press the A/C button which is located next to the
recirculation button. An indicator light on the A/C
button shows that the air conditioning is on.
Cool dehumidified air comes through the outlets selected
by the Mode Control. To turn off the air conditioning,
press the A/C button a second time. The indicator light
will turn off.
NOTE:
• The compressor will not engage until the engine has
been running for a few seconds.
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