[Leon Braginski]

On all cars I had before (including 2 Subarus) AC control panel had simple AC on/off button.
When turned off, air blows with the same speed/direction just without AC.

I don't see such button on Ascent. The right knob just turns max AC.

is there a way to turn AC on/off as desired (say I want just air to circulate with out cooling it)

 

[notoyotanow]

On all cars I had before (including 2 Subarus) AC control panel had simple AC on/off button.
When turned off, air blows with the same speed/direction just without AC.

I don't see such button on Ascent. The right knob just turns max AC.

is there a way to turn AC on/off as desired (say I want just air to circulate with out cooling it)

The A/C on/off button is there, next to the rear window/mirror defroster button underneath the temperature knob. It lights up when on and there's no light when off.

 

[imalittle1]

The A/C on/off button is there, next to the rear window/mirror defroster button underneath the temperature knob. It lights up when on and there's no light when off.

I was just going to say that. It appears the A/C button is below the actual temperature control buttons, next to the rear defroster button. I watched an in-depth review video to answer this (excites me even more every time I see the car)!.

 

[Leon Braginski]

Thanks! Not sure how I missed it.