Can the parking air conditioner be used while driving?

[MaximusMarie]

Parking air conditioners can be used while driving. Here is an introduction to automotive air conditioning knowledge: 1. Definition: The automotive air conditioning system, abbreviated as car AC, is used to regulate and control the temperature, humidity, air cleanliness, and airflow inside the vehicle cabin to optimal conditions. It provides a comfortable riding environment for passengers, reducing travel fatigue, and creates favorable working conditions for the driver, playing an important role in ensuring safe driving. 2. Types of air conditioning: According to the driving method, it is divided into: independent type (a dedicated engine drives the compressor, with large cooling capacity and stable operation, but high cost, large volume and weight, mostly used in large and medium-sized buses) and non-independent type (the air conditioning compressor is driven by the car engine, with cooling performance greatly affected by the engine operation, poor stability, mostly used in small buses and cars).

[OBlakely]

I noticed many people ask if the parking air conditioning can be used while driving, but it's actually not advisable. This thing is designed for rest during parking, such as at long-distance rest stops or after turning off the engine at night, providing cooling or heating without running the main engine. Using it while driving has several issues: first, operating the AC panel distracts you, making it easy to overlook road conditions and cause accidents; second, its power system is connected to the auxiliary battery, and engine vibrations during driving can loosen wire connections, leading to short circuits or overheating; third, it affects the performance of the main AC system, wasting energy and fuel. I tried it once myself—it was noisy and even started smoking, forcing me to pull over and check. For safety, stick to the regular AC system while driving—just press the AUTO button for automatic adjustment—and avoid messing with the parking mode to prevent accidents and travel delays.