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A/C System Caution

Precautions on HVAC

CAUTION: The A/C system of this vehicle uses HFC-134a (R-134a) refrigerant, specified compressor oil and specified parts.

Do not use CFC-12 (R-12) refrigerant, R-12 exclusive use compressor oil and R-12 exclusive parts in this A/C system, do not attempt to use R-12 servicing equipment. Otherwise, use of it will result in leakage of refrigerant, damage or other faulty condition of A/C system and damage or other faulty condition of servicing equipment.

When replenishing or changing refrigerant and compressor oil and when replacing parts, make sure that the material or the part to be used is appropriate to the A/C installed in the vehicle being serviced.

Use of incorrect one will result in leakage of refrigerant, damage in parts or other faulty condition.