Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded

To improve acceleration and gas mileage, the air conditioner compressor is designed to temporarily shut off during air conditioner operation whenever the accelerator is fully depressed such as during rapid acceleration or when driving on a steep upgrade.

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    Fuse panel located in the engine compartment
    A) Main fuse ...

    If steam is coming from the engine compartment
    Turn off the engine and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. ...

    Passenger’s side power window switches
    Each passenger window can be controlled by the power window switch located on the door. ...