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A/C System Caution

A/C System Caution

CAUTION:
- The air conditioning system of this vehicle uses refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a).
- None of refrigerant, compressor oil and component parts is interchangeable between two types of A/C system: one using refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) and the other using refrigerant CFC-12 (R-12).
- Be sure to check which refrigerant is used before any service work including inspection and maintenance. For identification between these two types, refer to Refrigerant Type Construction:Manual Type.
- 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 system installed in the vehicle being serviced.
- Use of incorrect one will result in leakage of refrigerant, damage in parts or other faulty condition.