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. Clear snow off the hood to improve visibility and help
decrease moisture drawn into the vehicle.
. Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help
circulate the air inside of the vehicle more effectively.
. Use of non-GM approved hood
deflectors can adversely affect the performance of the system. Check with your dealer before adding
equipment to the outside of the vehicle.
. Do not attach any devices to the
air vent slats. This restricts airflow and may cause damage to the air
vents.
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
The filter reduces dust, pollen, and
other airborne irritants from outside
air that is pulled into the vehicle. The filter should be replaced as part of
routine scheduled maintenance. See
Maintenance Schedule 0 399.
See your dealer regarding replacement of the filter.
Service
All vehicles have a label underhood
that identifies the refrigerant used in the vehicle. The refrigerant system
should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians. The air
conditioning evaporator should never be repaired or replaced by one from a salvage vehicle. It should only be
replaced by a new evaporator to
ensure proper and safe operation.
During service, all refrigerants should be reclaimed with proper equipment.
Venting refrigerants directly to the atmosphere is harmful to the
environment and may also create
unsafe conditions based on inhalation, combustion, frostbite, or other
health-based concerns.