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Winter Operation
Window Fogging
To ensure the best possible heater and defroster perfor- Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild, rainy
mance, make sure the engine cooling system is function- and/or humid weather. To clear the windows, select
ing properly and the proper amount, type, and concen- DEFROST or MIX mode and increase the front blower
tration of coolant is used. Refer to “Maintenance speed. Do not use the RECIRCULATION mode without
Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for proper A/C for long periods, as fogging may occur.
coolant selection. Use of the air RECIRCULATION mode
during Winter months is not recommended, because it
Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the
may cause window fogging.
Outside Air Intake
windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves
Vacation/Storage
collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they
Before you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service enter the plenum they could plug the water drains. In
(i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air Winter months make sure the air intake is clear of ice,
conditioning system at idle for about five minutes, in slush and snow.
fresh air with the blower setting on high. This will ensure
adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility
of compressor damage when the system is started again.
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Operating Tips
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