Millions of drivers with 'one little button' on car dashboard urged to act

Yahoo

02-06-2025

Millions of drivers with one little button in their motors have been urged to act. Road users can save fuel by pressing "one simple button" located in every vehicle, in a major boost as the Cost of Living crisis continues.
YouTube channel @antosvids said: 'Today I'm going to show you how to save fuel by pressing one simple button in your car. It's this little button here, which is the air recirculation button. If you're using your air con and you use this button it helps reduce the strain on the system.
'It also helps stop pollen coming from outside. It can save fuel by reducing the strain. So if you want to save the fuel in your car, press this little button here.'
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The recirculation button is actually a setting on your vehicle's air conditioning system. It redirects air from within the vehicle back into the AC system to be cooled again. This keeps the cabin cooler for longer. When you press it, your air conditioner will limit or shut off the amount of outside air it brings into the cabin.
Your AC unit will continue to circulate already-cooled air within the vehicle itself. This can help maintain optimal temperatures quicker than if you were relying on outside air. It's also helpful during times when heavy pollutants are in the outside environment. Like pollen, smog, or smoke from nearby fires.
Lou's Car Care explains: "The key to using the recirculate button is understanding when it should be used. If you need to cool down your car quickly, only use your AC system to pull in outside air.
"This will cool off faster than recycled air. The recirculation button will reduce the amount of external contaminants entering your car. This is useful while driving at highway speeds or in areas with high levels of pollution.
"Another useful tip is activating the recirculate mode right after starting your car. Let it run for some time before turning off the function. This the inside temperatures become more comfortable.
"And allows your AC system more time to cool down without having to pull in hot outside air while doing so. This can also reduce outside pollutants from entering your vehicle. And improve passenger comfort and safety."