Owner's Manual

Air Conditioner
Check the air conditioning system at the start of the
warm weather season.
NOTE: If your air conditioning performance seems
lower than expected, check the front of the A/C con-
denser for an accumulation of dirt or insects. Clean with
a gentle water spray from behind the radiator and
through the condenser as required. Fabric front fascia
protectorsmay reduce air flow to thecondenser, reducing
air conditioning performance.
WARNING!
The air conditioning system contains refrigerant un-
der high pressure. To avoid risk of personal injury or
damage to the system, adding refrigerant or any
repair requiring lines to be disconnected should be
done by an experienced repair person.
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling
The air conditioning system of your vehicle contains
R-134a, arefrigerant thatdoes not deplete theozone layer
in the upper atmosphere. The DaimlerChrysler
Corporation recommends that air conditioning service be
done by facilities using refrigerantrecycling and recovery
equipment that meets SAE standard J1991.
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