Specifications for climate control
A freon-free refrigerant (R1234yf) and compressor oil are used in the climate control. Information about the refrigerant is printed on a decal located on the underside of the bonnet. Information is shown below about the label for refrigerant quantity, and the table below shows the prescribed quality and volume for compressor oil.
A/C decal
Decal for R1234yf
Symbol explanation R1234yf
Symbol | Meaning |
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Caution | |
Mobile air conditioning system (MAC) | |
Lubricant type | |
A trained and certified technician is required in order to service the mobile air conditioning system (MAC) | |
Flammable refrigerants |
Refrigerant
Refrigerant amount is printed on the decal located on the underside of the bonnet.
Cars with R1234yf refrigerant
Warning
The air conditioning system contains pressurised refrigerant R1234yf. In accordance with SAE J2845 (Technician Training for Safe Service and Containment of Refrigerants Used in Mobile A/C System), service and repair of the refrigerant system must only be performed by trained and certified technicians in order to ensure the safety of the system.
Compressor oil
Volume | Prescribed grade |
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100 ml (3.38 fl. oz.) | PAG SP-A2 |
Evaporator
Important
The A/C system's evaporator must never be repaired or replaced with a previously used evaporator. A new evaporator must be certified and labelled in accordance with SAE J2842.