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Air conditioning system (optional) – HONDA 2000 Insight - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Air Conditioning System (Optional)

Your car's air conditioning is a sealed

system. Any major maintenance,

such as recharging, should be done

by a qualified mechanic. You can do

a couple of things to make sure the

air conditioning works efficiently.

AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER

Periodically check the engine's

radiator and air conditioning

condenser for leaves, insects, and

dirt stuck to the front surface. These

block the air flow and reduce cooling

efficiency. Use a light spray from a

hose or a soft brush to remove them.

The condenser and radiator fins bend

easily. Only use a low-pressure spray

or soft-bristle brush to clean them.

Run the air conditioning at least once

a week during the cold weather

months. Run it for at least ten

minutes while you are driving at a

steady speed with the engine at

normal operating temperature. This

circulates the lubricating oil con-

tained in the refrigerant.

If the air conditioning does not get as

cold as before, have your dealer

check the system. Recharge the

system with Refrigerant HFC-134a

(R-134a). (See Specifications on page

235

.)

Whenever you have the air conditioning

system serviced, make sure the service

facility uses a refrigerant recycling

system. This system captures the

refrigerant for reuse. Releasing

refrigerant into the atmosphere can

damage the environment.

Maintenance

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