Recirculate

Stan Wilson · 03-09-2004, 09:41 PM

What does recirculate refer to?

Frank Hudon · 03-09-2004, 09:54 PM

in what context? heater a/c ??

Tempus · 03-09-2004, 09:56 PM

If you mean in Climate Control terms, it refers to the Air Source.

The Recirculate setting will close off outside air vents and blow the cabin air through the Air Conditioning (Heat or Cool either) over and over.

It can help the car heat up or cool down more quickly.

It can also block out exterior odors, like that skunk you just ran over, or the refinery you're driving by.

Ken Cooper · 03-10-2004, 12:53 AM

Be careful though to not leave it in recirculate mode. If you discover that your windows are starting to fog up, first check to ensure that the recirc button is not engaged. It can get steamy pretty fast, especially if you have a car full of people.

03-09-2004, 09:41 PM	#1
Stan Wilson Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 53 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Recirculate What does recirculate refer to?

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03-09-2004, 09:54 PM	#2
Frank Hudon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,144 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	in what context? heater a/c ??

03-09-2004, 09:56 PM	#3
Tempus Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Washington DC Posts: 1,693 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	If you mean in Climate Control terms, it refers to the Air Source. The Recirculate setting will close off outside air vents and blow the cabin air through the Air Conditioning (Heat or Cool either) over and over. It can help the car heat up or cool down more quickly. It can also block out exterior odors, like that skunk you just ran over, or the refinery you're driving by.

03-10-2004, 12:53 AM	#4
Ken Cooper Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 338 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Be careful though to not leave it in recirculate mode. If you discover that your windows are starting to fog up, first check to ensure that the recirc button is not engaged. It can get steamy pretty fast, especially if you have a car full of people.