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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    Defroster button
    Defroster button To defrost or dehumidify the windshield and front door windows, press the defroster button “”. When the “” button is pressed, the indicator light on the button illuminate ...

    Hill Holder indicator light
    WARNING If the Hill Holder indicator light does not illuminate even when the Hill Holder switch is pressed to activate the Hill Holder function, the electronic parking brake system may be malfu ...

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