If you do not use the air conditioner for a long period, such as during winter, it may not give the best performance when you start using it again. To help maintain optimum performance and durability of your air conditioner, it needs to be run periodically.
Operate the air conditioner at least once a month for one minute with the engine idling. This circulates the refrigerant and oil and helps protect the internal components.
Maintenance Schedule
The following table shows the times when
you should perform regular maintenance
on your vehicle. This table shows in miles,
kilometers and months when you should
perform inspections, adjustments, ...
“ESP OFF” Switch
“ESP OFF” Switch
ESP® is a registered trademark of
DaimlerChrysler AG.
The “ESP OFF” switch is located on the
center of the instrument panel. You can
turn the ESP® systems (other than ...
Gearshift Lever
Manual transaxle
Automatic transaxle
Your vehicle is equipped with either a manual
transaxle or automatic transaxle. The
gearshift lever for each transaxle type is
shown. For details on how t ...