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Vehicle Specifications

Air Conditioning System Operation Tips

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Your Vehicle at a Glance — 5Safety Features of Your Vehicle — 48Vehicle Specifications — 157Driving Your Vehicle — 96What to Do in an Emergency — 26Maintenance — 69Specifications and Consumer Information — 9
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  • If the vehicle has been parked in direct sunlight in hot weather, open the windows briefly to release the hot air from the vehicle interior.
  • To reduce humidity inside the windows on rainy or humid days, lower the humidity inside the vehicle by operating the air conditioning system.
  • During operation of the air conditioning system, you may sometimes notice a slight change in engine speed when the air conditioning compressor operates. This is a normal characteristic of system operation.
  • Operate the air conditioning system only for a few minutes each month to ensure maximum system performance.
  • When using the air conditioning system, you may notice clear water dripping (or even puddles) on the ground under the passenger side of the vehicle. This is a normal operating characteristic of the system.
  • Operating the air conditioning system in recirculation mode provides maximum cooling; however, continuous operation in this mode may cause the air inside the vehicle to become stale.
  • During operation in cooling mode, you may sometimes notice a misty airflow due to rapid cooling and humid air. This is a normal characteristic of system operation.

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