Heating & Ventilation
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AIR CONDITIONING*
The air conditioner provides additional cooling and also reduces
moisture from the air.
Using the air conditioning
The air conditioning can only be used when the engine is running.
It is also important to keep the windows and sunroof closed.
NOTE: The air conditioner will only operate when the blower is switched
on. It will not operate with the blower switched off, nor when the
temperature is near freezing point.
Operation of the air conditioning system places an extra load on
the engine. In very hot conditions, or when the engine is required
to work unusually hard (climbing long hills or driving in congested
traffic, for example), this could result in high engine temperatures.
If the pointer nears the RED zone of the temperature gauge,
switch off the air conditioning until the engine temperature
returns to normal.
To help cool the engine, the air conditioning fans may continue
to operate for up to five minutes after the starter switch is turned
off. During this period, if the air conditioning and blower switches
are left on, the switch indicator light will remain illuminated.
In conditions of high humidity, slight screen misting may be
experienced when the air conditioning system is switched on. This
is a natural occurrence on most automotive air conditioning
systems. It is not a fault; misting will clear after a few seconds once
the air conditioning system is operating.
Maintaining the air conditioning
The air conditioning system is sealed and major maintenance
should only be carried out by a qualified technician. To maintain
the system in peak condition however, owners should ensure that
the system is operated for a short period every week (even during
the cold winter months); with the engine at its normal operating
temperature, run the air conditioning for at least ten minutes while
driving at a steady speed.
Surplus water, produced by the dehumidifying process, is expelled
from the system via drain tubes beneath the car. This may result in
a small pool of water forming on the road when the car is
stationary and is not a cause for concern.
Cooling
After starting the engine, press the air conditioning switch to
operate the air conditioner. Set the blower speed, air distribution
and temperature controls to suit your requirements.
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