It’s probably the summer, you’ve just bought a new motor vehicle and you want to use one of the most valuable functions of your Mini Cooper, air conditioning!
On most motor vehicles, turning on the air conditioning is not a difficult action to perform, but in this article we’re going to look into this process, which, whilst very easy, can be a bit technical for beginners. So we will see how to turn on the air conditioning on a Mini Cooper? First, we will see how it works, then how to turn on the air conditioning on your Mini Cooper and to finish we will give you some suggestions on how to use it.
How does the air conditioning work on Mini Cooper?
The air conditioning of your Mini Cooper works in a very identical way to that of your refrigerator, the truth is, it works with a compressor and refrigerant gas system which, dependant on its condition (liquid or gas) will emit cold. This system works in a closed circuit. Here are the main components that will ensure that the air conditioning of your Mini Cooper operates effectively:
- The compressor: It is the main part of your air conditioning system, it handles the pressure in your circuit and it will control the circulation of fluids in the circuit.
- The condenser: this small coil has as main objective, like a radiator, to allow the gas to reduce in temperature and return to a liquid condition (55 degrees).
- The air blower and the evaporator: The heating blower will subject the pressurized liquid to a high temperature which will make it transform into gas and during this changeover will generate cold which will be sent into the passenger compartment by the evaporator.
In practice, this system works in a closed circuit, and by creating variations in temperature and pressure, the refrigerant gas will be allowed to modify state, resulting in the production of heat or cold. You now know how the air conditioning of your Mini Cooper works.
How do you turn on the air conditioning on Mini Cooper?
Now let’s advance to the section that interests you the most, how to turn on the air conditioning on Mini Cooper? Although this task is easier than you think for most of you, it would be a pity not to make the most of it because you don’t know how to turn it on.
Turn on the air conditioning manually on Mini Cooper
There are two types of air conditioning on Mini Cooper, the manual air conditioning and the automatic air conditioning, we will start with the most common of the two, the manual air conditioning, this style of the air conditioning on Mini Cooper is what we could call the basic level. In reality, it won’t give you access to a lot of controls, but you’ll already have the possibility to cool the air inside your car. You can just choose the ventilation power and the temperature of the air your system blows. To switch on the air conditioning of your Mini Cooper, you will need to turn on the A/C button of your Mini Cooper, then set the ventilation and temperature of your Mini Cooper.
Turn on the automatic climate control on a Mini Cooper
Finally, we will discover how to turn on the automatic air conditioning on Mini Cooper. Although the technique is very identical to manual air conditioning, there are some extra options that will let you benefit from fresh air with further convenience. Unlike manual air conditioning, automatic air conditioning permits you to choose the temperature you want to have in the cabin and the system will self-regulate to reach it. In addition to the automatic climate control, you in many cases have the option of using the “Bi-Zone” feature, which provides you with the possibility of choosing different temperatures according to the zones of your Mini Cooper. To switch on the automatic air conditioning on your Mini Cooper, you will just need to turn on the A/C button of your ventilation system, then choose the temperature you want to reach and let the air conditioning on your Mini Cooper.
Some recommendations on how to use the air-conditioning of your Mini Cooper
To conclude, last section of our document, now that you learned how to turn on the air conditioning on your Mini Cooper, we will give you some practical suggestions to optimize the usage of your air conditioning and preserve it:
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- When you enter in your Mini Cooper which has been left in the sun, first open your windows at the same time as the air conditioning to evacuate the excess of hot air before closing them again to let your air conditioning perform.
- During the cold months, you can use your air conditioner to remove the mist from the tiles, thanks to its air dehumidifier, it will be more productive than your heating system.
- Turn off the air conditioning in your Mini Cooper 5 minutes before turning off the engine to maintain your air conditioning compressor and avoid humidity smells in the passenger compartment. In the event that you have noticed any unpleasant odors caused by the air conditioning in your Mini Cooper, don’t be reluctant to read our page on this subject
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- Turn on the air conditioning of your Mini Cooper on a regular basis, also in winter, to maintain it working effectively.
- Don’t set your air conditioning to a temperature too different from the outside temperature or you may get sick. Also, don’t project the airflow right onto your face, but rather onto your arms or chest.
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