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AIR CONDITIONER MAINTENANCE
For best possible performance, your air conditioner
should be chec ked and serviced by an aut hor ized
dealer at t he start of each warm season. This service
should include cleaning of the condenser fi ns and a
performance test. Drive belt tension should also be
checked at this time.
WARNING!
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Use only refri ger ants and compressor lubricants
approved by the manufacturer for your air condi-
tioning 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 in your owner’s
information kit, for further warranty information.
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The air condi ti oning system contains re fri gera nt
under high pres sure . To avoid risk of personal
injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant
or any repair requiring lines to be disconnected
should be do ne by an experienced technician.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning
system as the che micals can damage your air condi-
tioning components. Such damage is not covered by
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling —
R–1234yf
R–1234yf Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a Hydrofluo-
roolefin (HFO) that is endorsed by the Environmental
Protection Agency and is an ozone-friendly substance
with a low global-warming potential. The manufacturer
recommends that air conditioning service be performed
by an authorized dealer using recovery and re cycling
equipment.
NOTE:
Use only the manufacturer approved A/C system PAG
compressor oil, and refrigerants.
Cabin Air Filter
WARNING!
Do not remove the cabin air filter while the vehicle is
running, or while the ignitio n is in the ACC or ON/RUN
mode. With the cabin 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 cabin air filter is located in the fre sh air inlet behind
the glove compartment. Perform the following proce-
dure to replace the filter:
1. Open the glove compartment and remove all
contents.
2. Push up on the glove compartment travel stop and
lower the door.
3. Pivot the glove compartment downward.
4. Disengage the two retaining tabs that sec ur e the air
filter access door to the HVAC housing.
Glove Compartment Travel Stop
Air Filter Retaining Tabs
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