Operating an A/C System with a Mechanically Driven A/C Compressor

-- Switch the ignition on.

-- Adjust the A/C system ti the lowest possible output (for example select "A/C off" mode).

-- Switch off the A/C compressor activation (for example select "A/C off" mode).

-- Start the engine with the A/C compressor switched off (for example select "A/C off" mode).

-- Wait until idle speed has stabilized.

-- Switch on the A/C compressor and operate the system for at least two minutes at idle speed.

-- If necessary, check pressures in the refrigerant circuit using the A/C Service Station. Refer to WORKING WITH A/C SERVICE STATION .

-- Turn off the engine.

-- Disconnect and the A/C Service Station from the refrigerant circuit and turn it off. Refer to A/C SERVICE STATION, SWITCHING OFF AND DISCONNECTING FROM REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT .