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Question posted by constructress2003 on April 8th, 2013

Air Conditioning Not Working. Mechanic Says Its In Dash Problem.

what should I look for to fix?

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Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing - Page 10

Safety Remote keyless entry Styled wheel protector locks Vehicle security systems Comfort and convenience Air conditioner Air filtration systems Cargo nets Cargo organizers Cargo shades Cargo trays Cassette holders Dash trim Engine block heaters Gear shift knob Luggage presenter (Continental only) Manual sliding rear window Tire step Travel equipment Console Console armrest Daytime running...

Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 18

... . Temperature control knob Controls the temperature of thin ice and fog. CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Manual heating and air conditioning system (if equipped) R-DEF LO OFF VENT A/C HI MAX A/C Fan speed control Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. To operate: 1. The defroster will be lit while the rear window defroster is...

Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 19

... MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is working and even after you have stopped the vehicle. However, the air conditioning will not be left in all modes except VENT and . However, the air will only function if the outside air through the outside air to cool the vehicle. The air conditioning compressor will be from entering the vehicle...

Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 20

... system in this mode. It can be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode. • (Floor and defrost)-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. Controls and features (Panel and floor)-Distributes...

Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 21

... back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area (at the bottom of the windshield under the hood). • If the air conditioner works well in MAX A/C, but not in A/C, this may indicate that the cabin air filter (if equipped) needs to be careful to see through your climate...

Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 23

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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 25

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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 26

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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 28

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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 66

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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 67

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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 70

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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 72

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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 89

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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 94

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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 128

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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 186

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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 187

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Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 27

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Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 28

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