10-8
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10.9 HVAC Air Filter (Cabin Air Filter)
Your vehicle’s HVAC system is equipped with two air filters (Primary
& Secondary) at the blower inlet just behind the glove box. Before
getting sucked-in by the blower, air passes through this filter
element. Dirt and other foreign particles get trapped inside the
filter. Clean air is then circulated through the HVAC unit and into
the cabin.
The HVAC filter gets clogged after long use. The clogged filter will
reduce the air flow rate, thereby the air-conditioning and heating
efficiencies will be drastically reduced. Even the windshield/
windows may begin to mist/fog-up easily.
To maintain optimum HVAC system performance, Clean/Replace
the filter element as per recommended maintenance schedule.
However while operating in highly dusty or polluting conditions, the
filter may require early replacement. If the air flow seems to have
considerably reduced, get the filter cleaned immediately.
To access the Primary filter, open the glove box, remove the rubber
pins on both sides of the glove box lid. Un-clip the filter retaining clip
and remove the filter straight out. Clean the air filter or replace (if
damaged) and follow the reverse procedure for putting the filter
back.
To access the Secondary filter, open the glove box, remove the
eight screws around the glove box and remove it. Un-clip the filter
retaining clip and remove the top filter straight out. Then lift the
bottom filter up and remove it. Replace the air filter as per
maintenance schedule and follow the reverse procedure for putting
the filter back.
Never operate the HVAC system with the filter removed. This
may result in premature failure of system components.
10.10 Rapid Cabin Cooling
For rapid cooling of the cabin, the following AC settings are
recommended:
1.
Make sure that all the windows are fully closed
2.
Set the blower to maximum speed
3.
Fully open the vents and adjust louvers to direct air toward
face
4.
Set the air distribution control to face mode
5.
Set air intake control to recirculation mode
6.
Turn the air conditioner ON
7.
Set the temperature control knob to the extreme left (coolest)
position
Once
the
passenger
compartment
reaches
a
comfortable
temperature, shift to fresh air mode. Also blower speed and
temperature control knob can be re-adjusted as desired.
HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM (HVAC)
