2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Owner Manual Convertible - Page 169

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 169 CLIMATE CONTROLS Air Conditioning The Air Conditioning System allows you to balance the temperature, amount, and direction of air circulating throughout the vehicle. The controls are located on the instrument panel, above the radio. The air conditioning system of your vehicle contains R-134a, a refrigerant that does not deplete the ozone layer in the upper atmosphere. The controls are as follows: Fan and Air conditioning Control Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the system in any mode you select. The fan speeds to the left of the OFF position are for Air Conditioning. Choosing one of these speeds turns on the air conditioning compressor. The fan speed increases as you move the control to the left from the OFF position. NOTE: The air conditioning compressor will not engage until the engine has been running for about 10 seconds. 4