Can You Turn on the Air Conditioning in a Car Without Starting the Engine?

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StCaden
07/29/25 5:27pm
You cannot turn on the air conditioning in a car without starting the engine. The correct method to use the air conditioning is as follows: 1. Turn on the AC switch; 2. Adjust the air vent selection knob—direct the vents upward when cooling and downward when heating; 3. Adjust the fan speed switch; 4. Adjust the air recirculation switch; 5. Adjust the temperature control knob. The functions of the air conditioning system include: 1. Drawing in fresh air from outside to ventilate and refresh the cabin air, preventing window fogging; 2. Removing dust, odors, smoke, and toxic gases from the cabin air to keep it fresh, as well as humidifying the cabin air to increase relative humidity.
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