How to turn on the cold air in a 7th generation Accord?

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MariaDella
07/29/25 9:56am
To activate the cold air in a 7th generation Accord, simply press the A/C button. AUTO means to turn on, and pressing it will start the blower. The left and right sides are for adjusting the temperature for the driver and passenger respectively, with blue representing cold air and red representing hot air. Solutions for poor car cooling performance: 1. Replace the cabin air filter: If cooling is insufficient, first check if the air filter is clogged, which can reduce airflow. Replacing the cabin air filter can solve this issue. 2. Clean the air conditioning system: If the air filter is not clogged but airflow is still weak, and no faults are found in the system, the issue may be due to excessive dust in the evaporator. Cleaning the air conditioning system is necessary. 3. Clean the condenser: A dirty condenser can also cause poor cooling. Simply rinsing it with a water gun during car washing can resolve this. 4. Recharge the refrigerant: If none of the above issues are present, it may be necessary to recharge the refrigerant. Insufficient refrigerant in the air conditioning system can lead to reduced pressure, resulting in less heat being removed and poor cooling performance.
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AvaFitz
08/13/25 12:09pm
When driving the seventh-generation Accord, turning on the cold air is very simple. First, start the car engine and don't rush to close the windows. Find the button with a snowflake symbol on the main control panel and press it to activate the air conditioning cooling mode. If the car has automatic air conditioning, simply press the AUTO button, and the system will automatically adjust to a comfortable temperature. For the manual version, locate the temperature adjustment knob, turn it to the blue zone at the bottom or lower the temperature number, and use the fan speed button to increase the airflow. During hot summer days, it's recommended to open the windows for ventilation for a few minutes before closing them and turning on the cooling, as this cools the car faster and saves fuel. Remember to clean the air filter regularly and replace it every six months to prevent dust buildup and poor airflow. When driving on the highway, don't set the temperature too low; keeping it around 20 degrees is healthier and reduces the risk of catching a cold. If the cold air isn't cooling properly, it might be due to a lack of refrigerant, so it's best to get it checked. Driving safely is the top priority, so don't get distracted while operating the air conditioning.
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