Air Conditioner Maintenance
For best possible performance, your air conditioner
should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer
at the start of each warm season. This service should
include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance
test. Drive belt tension should also be checked at this
time.
WARNING!
- Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants
approved by the manufacturer for your air conditioning
system. Some unapproved refrigerants are
flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other
unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the
system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer to
Warranty Information Book, located on the DVD,
for further warranty information.
- The air conditioning system contains refrigerant
under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal
injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant
or any repair requiring lines to be disconnected
should be done by an experienced technician.
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| CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning
system as the chemicals can damage your air conditioning
components. Such damage is not covered by
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. |
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R134a - If
Equipped
R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluorocarbon
(HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental
Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. However,
the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning
service be performed by authorized dealer or other
service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment.
NOTE: Use only manufacturer approved A/C system
PAG compressor oil and refrigerants.
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R1234yf - If
Equipped
R-1234yf Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoolefine
HFO that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection
Agency and is an ozone-saving product with a low
GWP (Global Warming Potential). However, the manufacturer
recommends that air conditioning service be
performed by authorized dealer or other service facilities
using recovery and recycling equipment.
NOTE: Use only manufacturer approved A/C system
PAG compressor oil and refrigerants.
Air Conditioning Filter Replacement (A/C Air
Filter)
Refer to the "Maintenance Schedule" for the proper
maintenance intervals.
| WARNING!
Do not remove the A/C air filter while the vehicle is
running, or while the ignition is in the ACC or
ON/RUN mode. With the A/C air filter removed and
the blower operating, the blower can contact hands
and may propel dirt and debris into your eyes,
resulting in personal injury. |
The A/C air filter is located in the fresh air inlet behind
the glove compartment. Perform the following procedure
to replace the filter:
- Open the glove compartment and remove all contents
Glove Compartment
1 - Glove Compartment Travel Stops
2 - Glove Compartment Tension Tether
3 - Glove Compartment Door
- There are glove compartment travel stops on both
sides of the glove compartment door, partially close
the glove compartment door and push inward to
release the glove compartment travel stop on one side
and repeat this procedure for the opposite side.
- Pull the right hand side of the glove compartment
door toward the rear of the vehicle to disengage the
glove compartment door from its hinges.NOTE: When disengaging the glove compartment door
from its hinges, there will be some resistance.
- With the glove compartment door loose, remove the
glove compartment tension tether and tether clip by
sliding the clip toward the face of the glove compartment
door and lifting the clip out of glove compartment
door.
Right Side Of Glove Compartment
1 - Glove Compartment Tension Tether
2 - Glove Compartment Door
- Remove the filter cover by disengaging the retaining
tab and mid way snap that secures the filter cover to
the HVAC housing. Disengage the mid way snap by pulling the door outward.
Unhinge the filter cover on
the right side to fully remove the cover.
A/C Air Filter Cover
1 - Retaining Tab
2 - Mid Way Snap
3 - Filter Cover Hinge
- Remove the A/C air filter by pulling it straight out of
the housing.
- Install the A/C air filter with the arrow on the filter
pointing toward the floor. When installing the filter
cover, make sure the retaining tabs fully engage the
cover.
| CAUTION!
The A/C air filter is identified with an arrow to
indicate airflow direction through the filter. Failure
to properly install the filter will result in the need to
replace it more often. |
- Reinstall the glove compartment door on the glove
compartment door hinge and reattach the glove compartment
tension tether by inserting the tether clip in
the glove compartment and sliding the clip away from
the face of the glove compartment door.
- Push the door to the near closed position to reengage
the glove compartment travel stops.
NOTE: Ensure the glove compartment door hinges and
glove compartment travel stops are fully engaged.
