What does the AC switch in the car air conditioner mean?

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QuinnLynn
07/29/25 5:17pm
In-car air conditioner AC switch refers to the cooling switch of the vehicle air conditioning system. When this button is pressed, the air conditioning compressor starts working, and the air blown out by the blower becomes cold. During summer when you need to lower the temperature inside the car, press this button and turn the temperature selection switch to the blue section to get cold air. If the car is equipped with automatic air conditioning, simply press this button and then press the AUTO button. The car air conditioning system is designed to adjust and control the temperature, humidity, air cleanliness, and air flow inside the vehicle cabin to an optimal state, providing a comfortable environment for passengers, reducing travel fatigue, creating good working conditions for the driver, and serving as an important ventilation device for ensuring safe driving.
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