Can You Turn on the Air Conditioner Without Starting the Car?
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It is possible to turn on the air conditioner when the car is turned off, but it will not provide cooling, and prolonged use can easily lead to battery drain. Here are some details about using the air conditioner with the car turned off: 1. You can turn on the air conditioner without starting the car, but the air blown by the blower will only be natural air because the air conditioning compressor is driven by the engine's power. When the car is turned off, the compressor naturally does not work. 2. The natural air blown by the blower is powered by the battery. Excessive use of the blower may drain the battery over time, leading to long-term battery depletion. Note that this applies only to traditional fuel-powered vehicles.