Keeping the Condenser Clean
air conditioner condenser (and engine cooling radiator) it is necessary to check periodically for the absence of adhering dirt, insect residues, leaves, etc. When removing deposits, use a brush or water jet carefully to avoid bending the plates.
Checking the efficiency of the air conditioner
1. Start the engine and let it run at high idle with the A/C set to maximum cooling.
2. If the air coming out of the vents in the instrument panel is not cold, take the car to an authorized Hyundai dealer to check the air conditioning system.
Caution: Operating the air conditioner for a long period of time with low refrigerant levels may damage the compressor.
Lubricant
To lubricate the compressor and seals of the air conditioning system, it is necessary to run the air conditioner for at least 10 minutes every week. This is especially important during cold weather when the air conditioning system is not in use.
Checking the A/C Compressor Drive Belt
1 - Crankshaft pulley 2 - A/C compressor pulley 3 - Power steering pump pulley | 1 - A/C compressor pulley 2 - Tensioner pulley 3 - Crankshaft pulley |
With regular use of the air conditioner, the tension of the air conditioning compressor drive belt must be checked at least once a month.
To check the tension of the air conditioning compressor drive belt, press the belt in the middle between the engine crankshaft pulleys and the air conditioning compressor.
When pressing the belt with your finger, it should not bend more than 8.0 mm (for an engine with a displacement of 1.1 liters: 5-5.5 mm), If you have tools to check the belt tension at 98N, the belt deflection should be approximately 8.0 mm. If the belt tension is too loose, have the vehicle adjusted by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.