Chery A1 2009 Service Manual page 680

GENERAL INFORMATION
Operation
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Outside fresh air enters the vehicle through the cowl top opening at the base of the windshield, and passes through
a plenum chamber to the HVAC housing. Air flow can then be adjusted by the blower motor speed switch on the
HVAC control panel. The fresh air then travels through the evaporator and the heater core then out into the vehicle
through the side and floor vents. It is also important to keep the air intake openings clear of debris because leaf
particles and other debris that is small enough to pass through the cowl plenum screen can accumulate within the
HVAC housing. The A/C compressor can be engaged by pressing the A/C (snowflake) button on the A/C-heater con-
trol. It will automatically engage when the mode control is set in any Mix to Defrost position. This will remove heat
and humidity from the air before it is directed through or around the heater core. The mode control on the A/C-heater
control is used to direct the conditioned air to the selected system outlets.
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