Air Conditioning: Information And Advice On Use - Renault KWID Owner's Manual

AIR CONDITIONING: information and advice on use

Fuel consumption
You will normally notice an increase
in fuel consumption (especially
when driving in town) when the air
conditioning is operating.
Advice for reducing consumption
and helping to preserve
environment
Drive with the air vents open and the
windows closed.
If the vehicle has been parked in the
sun, open the doors for a few moments
to let the hot air escape before starting
the engine.
Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Document
for your vehicle for the inspection
frequency.
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Operating faults
As a general rule, contact your approved
dealer in the event of an operating fault.
– Reduction in de-icing, demisting
or air conditioning performance.
Contact an approved Renault Dealer.
the
– No cold air is being produced.
Check that the controls are set
correctly and that the fuses are
sound. Otherwise, switch off the
system.
Presence of water under the
vehicle
After prolonged use of the air
conditioning system, it is normal for
water to be present under the vehicle.
This is caused by condensation.
Do not open the refriger-
ant fluid circuit. The fluid
may damage eyes or skin.