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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    Driving on grades
    ● Before going down a steep hill, slow down and shift into lower gear (if necessary, use 1st gear) in order to utilize the overheating of your vehicle’s brakes. Do not make sudden downshifts ...

    OFF button
    OFF button The automatic climate control system turns off (the air conditioner compressor and fan turn off) when the “OFF” button is pressed. When the “OFF” button is pressed, the outside ...

    Legacy
    A shopping bag hook is attached to each inner side wall of the trunk near the trunk lid opening. ...