Air Conditioning System - Honda 1994 Accord Wagon Reference Owner's Manual

Air Conditioning System

Your car's air conditioning is a
sealed system. Any major
maintenance, such as recharging,
should be done by a qualified
technician. There are a couple of
things you can do to make sure
the air conditioning works
efficiently.
AIR
CONDITIONING
CONDENSER
Periodically check the engine's
radiator and air conditioning
condenser for leaves, insects, and
Maintenance
dirt stuck to the front surface.
These block the air flow and
reduce cooling efficiency. Use a
light spray from a hose or a soft
brush to remove them.
NOTICE
The condenser and radiator fins
bend easily. Only use a low-
pressure spray or soft-bristle
brush to clean them.
Run the air conditioning at least
once a week during the cold
weather months. Run it for at
least 10 minutes while you are
driving at a steady speed with the
engine at normal operating
temperature. This circulates the
lubricating oil contained in the
refrigerant.
If the air conditioning does not
get as cold as before, have your
dealer check the system.
Recharge the system with
Refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a).
See Specifications on page 199.
NOTICE
Whenever you have the air
conditioning system serviced,
make sure the service facility
uses a refrigerant recycling
system. This system captures the
refrigerant for reuse. Releasing
refrigerant into the atmosphere
can damage the environment.