2000 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 207
2000 Saab 9-3 Manual
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Car care 207 Air conditioning (A/C system) NOTE • The A/C system is designed for use with R134a refrigerant. • Refrigerant handling requires special equipment and special procedures for charging and draining the system. • All repairs and adjustments on the A/C system must be carried out by a Saab dealer authorized for this kind of work. • Never mix R134a and R12 refrigerants. Fault diagnosis If a fault occurs in the A/C system, there are a number of checks you can perform yourself. If the fault persists, however, have the system checked by an authorized Saab dealer. Important! When the A/C system is in operation, moisture from the air will condense on the evaporator. When the car is then parked, this condensation will drip off the evaporator and form a small pool of water on the ground. This is normal. The warmer the ambient air and the higher the humidity, the greater the amount of condensation formed. Inadequate cooling: a Make sure that the temperature and air-distribution controls are in the appropriate settings, see page 77. b Check that the condenser (forward of the radiator) has not become clogged with dirt and insects. c Make sure that the drive belt for the compressor is not slipping, see page 179. d Check the fuses for the ventilation fans and compressor, see page 189. WARNING • The A/C system is pressurized. Do not break any connections or undo A/C system components. • Escaping refrigerant gas can cause blindness or other injury.