Chrysler Journey User Manual page 151

Defrost Mode
Air is directed through the windshield
and side window demist outlets. Use
DEFROST mode with maximum blower
and temperature settings for best windshield
and side window defrosting.
NOTE:
The air conditioning compressor operates in
MIX and DEFROST, or a blend of these
modes even if the A/C button is not pressed.
This dehumidifies the air to help dry the
windshield. To improve fuel economy, use
these modes only when necessary.
Recirculation Control
Press this button to choose be-
tween outside air intake or recircu-
lation of the air inside the vehicle.
A lamp will illuminate when you are
in RECIRCULATION mode. Only
use the RECIRCULATION mode to
temporarily block out any outside odors,
smoke, or dust, and to cool the interior rapidly
upon initial start-up in very hot or humid
weather.
NOTE:
• If the RECIRCULATION button is pressed
when the system is in MIX, DEFROST, or
FLOOR mode the RECIRCULATION LED
indicator will flash 3 times and then turn
off to indicate RECIRCULATION mode is
not allowed.
• Continuous use of the RECIRCULATION
mode may make the inside air stuffy and
window fogging may occur. Extended use
of this mode is not recommended.
• In cold or damp weather, the use of the
RECIRCULATION mode will cause win-
dows to fog on the inside because of
moisture buildup inside the vehicle. For
maximum defogging, select the outside
air position.
• In order to prevent fogging, when the
RECIRCULATION button is pressed and
the mode control is set to PANEL, the A/C
will engage automatically.
• The A/C can be deselected manually with-
out disturbing the mode control selection.
Economy Mode
If ECONOMY mode is desired, press the A/C
button to turn off the indicator light and the A/C
compressor. Rotate the temperature control
knob to the desired temperature.
Air Conditioning Operation
Push on this button to
engage the Air Condi-
tioning (A/C). A light will
illuminate when the A/C
System is engaged.
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 RECIR-
CULATION mode buttons at the same time.
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