2008 Acura TL Owner's Manual - Page 133

Main Menu Table Of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C Using the A/C Air conditioning places an extra load on the engine. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 65 ). If it moves near the red zone, turn off the A/C until the gauge reading returns to normal. 1. Turn on the A/C by pressing the button. 2. Set the temperature to the desired level. For quick cooling set the temperature to maximum cool. . 3. Select 4. If the outside air is humid, select recirculation mode. If the outside air is dry, select fresh air mode. 5. Set the fan to the desired speed. If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down more rapidly by partially opening the windows, turning on the air conditioning, and setting the fan to maximum speed in fresh air mode. Dehumidify the Interior Air conditioning, as it cools, removes moisture from the air. When used in combination with the heater, it makes the interior warm and dry. 1. Switch the fan on. 2. Turn on the air conditioning. and fresh air mode. 3. Select 4. Adjust the temperature to your preference. This setting is suitable for all driving conditions whenever the outside temperature is above 32°F (0°C). To Defog and Defrost To remove fog from inside the windows: 1. Set the fan to the desired speed, or on high for faster defrosting. . When you select 2. Select , the system automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. The A/C ON indicator will not come on, if it was previously off. 3. Adjust the temperature so the airflow feels warm. to help clear the 4. Select rear window. When you select or , the system automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. This helps to dehumidify the air and to defog the windshield. In either mode, you cannot turn off the A/C. When you switch to another mode, the A/C returns to its original setting, either on or off, as displayed by the A/C ON or A/C OFF indicator. 130 2008 TL