Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant circuit

Operate the air conditioner compressor at a low engine speed (at idle or low driving speeds) a few minutes each month during the off-season to circulate its oil.

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    When checking or servicing in the engine compartment
    Do not contact the belt cover while checking the components in the engine compartment. Doing so may cause your hand to slip off the belt cover and result in an unexpected injury. ...

    3.6 L models
    1) Power steering fluid reservoir (page 11-27) 2) Differential gear oil level gauge (page 11-26) 3) Automatic transmission fluid level gauge (page 11-24) 4) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11-28) 5) ...

    Cooling or dehumidifying
    For cooling and dehumidification of the passenger compartment, air flows through the instrument panel outlets: 1. Set the air inlet selection button to the OFF position. 2. Press the “” button. 3 ...