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NOTE:
If you need maximum defrosting:
• select “DEFROST” and “FRESH AIR”,
• set the blower speed selector to HIGH,
• adjust the temperature selector to the
HOT end,
• turn on the “A/C” switch, and
• adjust the side outlets so the air blows
on the side windows.
Maintenance
If you do not use the air conditioner for a
long period, such as during winter, it may
not give the best performance when you
start using it again. To help maintain opti-
mum performance and durability of your air
conditioner, it needs to be run periodically.
Operate the air conditioner at least once a
month for one minute with the engine
idling. This circulates the refrigerant and oil
and helps protect the internal components.
If your air conditioner is equipped with air
filters, clean or replace them as specified
in the “Maintenance Schedule” in the
“INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE” sec-
tion.
NOTE:
Your vehicle uses the air conditioning
refrigerant HFC-134a, commonly called R-
134a. R-134a replaced R-12 around 1993
for automotive applications. Other refriger-
ants are available, including recycled R-12,
but only R-134a should be used in your
vehicle.
EXAMPLE
NOTICE
Using the wrong refrigerant may
damage your air conditioning sys-
tem. Use R-134a only. Do not mix or
replace the R-134a with other refrig-
erants.