A/C System, Operating After Charging

If equipped, pay attention to vehicle-specific important notes. Refer to Refrigerant Circuit .

The function for starting the A/C system after charging the refrigerant circuit, must be performed under the following circumstances:

• The A/C compressor was replaced and the refrigerant circuit was flushed.
• Refrigerant circuit was flushed.
• The electrical A/C compressor was replaced.

Procedure 

-- Charge the refrigerant circuit. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, CHARGING .

-- Open all instrument panel vents and, if present, the vents in the center console.

-- Start the A/C compressor via the "Basic setting, compressor cut-in" function. Using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester .

-- Start the engine and let the A/C compressor run for at least 5 minutes, while in idle.