Fresh/Recirc Lever

The fresh/recirc lever (3) controls whether fresh outside air or recirculated passenger compartment air enters the vehicle's heater and ventilation system.

Moving the fresh/recirc lever to the recirculate position provides the quickest air delivery by closing the blower mode door. Outside air is not delivered to the passenger compartment in this position. Because the vehicle is equipped with a full-time outside air system, a small amount of outside air enters the passenger compartment regardless of control position. The recirculate mode is helpful in heating up the passenger compartment faster. During normal heater operation use the fresh mode in order to prevent window fogging.