It’s most certainly hot outside, you’ve just bought a new vehicle and you want to use one of the handiest functions of your Renault Twingo 3, air conditioning!
On most automobiles, switching on the air conditioning is not a tricky action to carry out, but on this page we’re going to look into this action, which, whilst ordinary, can be a bit technical for novices. So we will find out how to turn on the air conditioning on a Renault Twingo 3? First, we will find out how it works, then how to turn on the air conditioning on your Renault Twingo 3 and finally we will give you some recommendations on how to use it.

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How does the air conditioning work on Renault Twingo 3?

The air conditioning of your Renault Twingo 3 works in a very identical way to that of your fridge, the fact is, it works with a compressor and refrigerant gas system which, depending on its state (liquid or gas) will emit cold. This system works in a closed circuit. Here are the main elements that will make certain that the air conditioning of your Renault Twingo 3 functions effectively:

  • The compressor: It is the essential element of your air conditioning unit, it handles the pressure in your circuit and it will manage the circulation of fluids in the circuit.
  • The condenser: this small coil has as goal, like a radiator, to enable the gas to reduce in temperature and go back to a liquid state (55 degrees).
  • The air blower and the evaporator: The heating blower will subject the pressurized fluid to a high temperature which will make it turn into gas and during this transition will create cold which will be directed into the passenger compartment by the evaporator.

In fact, this unit works in a closed circuit, and by causing variations in temperature and pressure, the refrigerant gas will be allowed to modify state, leading to the production of heat or cold. You now know how the air conditioning of your Renault Twingo 3 works.

How do you turn on the air conditioning on Renault Twingo 3?

Now let’s move on to the section that interests you the most, how to switch on the air conditioning on Renault Twingo 3? Although this process is simple enough for most of you, it would be a pity not to take advantage of it because you don’t know how to turn it on.

Turn on the air conditioning manually on Renault Twingo 3

There are two sort of air conditioning on Renault Twingo 3, the manual air conditioning and the automatic air conditioning, we will begin with the most common of the two, the manual air conditioning, this style of the air conditioning on Renault Twingo 3 is what we could call the entry level. Indeed, it won’t give you access to a lot of configurations, but you’ll already have the opportunity to refresh the air inside your car. You can simply choose the ventilation intensity and the temperature of the air your system blows. To switch on the air conditioning of your Renault Twingo 3, you will need to turn on the A/C button of your Renault Twingo 3, then set the ventilation and temperature of your Renault Twingo 3.

Turn on the automatic climate control on a Renault Twingo 3

To conclude, we will look at how to turn on the automatic air conditioning on Renault Twingo 3. Although the process is very equivalent to manual air conditioning, there are some additional options that will permit you appreciate refreshing air with even more comfort. Unlike manual air conditioning, automatic air conditioning allows you to choose the temperature you want to have in the cabin and the system will self-regulate to reach it. Additionally to the automatic climate control, you often have the choice of using the “Bi-Zone” feature, which gives you the chances of selecting different temperatures according to the zones of your Renault Twingo 3. To switch on the automatic air conditioning on your Renault Twingo 3, you will simply have to turn on the A/C button of your ventilation unit, then choose the temperature you want to reach and let the air conditioning on your Renault Twingo 3.

Some recommendations on how to use the air-conditioning of your Renault Twingo 3

Finally, last section of our article, now that you know how to turn on the air conditioning on your Renault Twingo 3, we will give you some practical recommendations to improve the use of your air conditioning and preserve it:

    • When you enter in your Renault Twingo 3 which has been left in the sun, first open your windows at the same time as the air conditioning to gets rid of the excess of hot air before closing them again to let your air conditioning function.
    • In winter, you can use your air conditioner to remove the mist from the tiles, because of its air dehumidifier, it will be more effective than your heating system.
    • Turn off the air conditioning in your Renault Twingo 3 5 minutes before turning off the engine to maintain your air conditioning compressor and avoid humidity smells in the passenger compartment. In case you have spotted any unpleasant odours originating from the air conditioning in your Renault Twingo 3, don’t be reluctant to read our document on this subject

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  • Switch on the air conditioning of your Renault Twingo 3 often, even 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 straight onto your face, but rather onto your arms or chest.

If perhaps you have any additional questions about the Renault Twingo 3, do not hesitate to consult our Renault Twingo 3 category.