How to Turn on the Air Conditioning While the Car is Parked?

[BethanyFitz]

You can turn on the air conditioning when the car is turned off, but there will be no cooling function, and prolonged use can easily lead to battery drain. Generally, it is recommended to run the air conditioning for no more than 15 minutes while parked. The reasons are as follows: 1. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Running the air conditioning for a long time while parked can easily cause carbon monoxide poisoning, as the car's air conditioning system may lead to excessive carbon monoxide levels. If you must run the air conditioning for an extended period while parked, you should open the windows periodically for ventilation or switch to the external circulation mode. 2. Fuel Consumption: When parked, the engine idles at a low speed, resulting in low intake pressure. In this state, the engine increases the throttle opening, thereby increasing fuel injection. For most family cars, running the air conditioning while idling consumes approximately 1~2 liters of gasoline per hour (varies by model). At a rate of 8 yuan per liter of gasoline, the cost amounts to about 15 yuan per hour.