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Fresh/Recirculation Lever

Fresh/Recirc Lever


The fresh/recirc lever determines whether fresh outside air or recirculated passenger compartment air enters the vehicle's heater and ventilation system. When you move the fresh/recirc lever to the recirculate position, you provide the quickest air delivery by closing the blower mode door. In this position, outside air is not delivered to the passenger compartment. Because the vehicle has a full-time outside air system, a small amount of outside air constantly enters the passenger compartment. Recirculate mode helps in heating the passenger compartment quickly. However, during the normal heater operation use the fresh mode in order to prevent window fogging.