Fuel economy (econ) mode, Manual climate controls, Air recirculation – Dodge 2011 Grand_Caravan - User Guide User Manual

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FUEL ECONOMY (ECON) MODE

• The Fuel Economy (ECON) mode can improve the vehicle’s overall fuel economy

during normal driving conditions.

• Press the “econ” switch in the center stack of the instrument panel and a green

light will indicate the ECON mode is engaged.

• When the Fuel Economy (ECON) Mode is engaged, the vehicle control systems will

be able to change the following:

• The transmission will upshift sooner and downshift later.

• The transmission will skip select gears during shifts to allow the engine to

operate at lower speeds.

• The torque converter clutch will engage sooner (lower engine rpm’s) and remain

on longer.

• The engine idle speed will be lower.

• The overall driving performance will be more conservative.

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS

Air Recirculation

• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.

• For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off.

• Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes.

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