It’s almost certainly warm, you’ve just purchased a new vehicle and you wish to use one of the best capabilities of your Scion xB, air conditioning!
On most motor vehicles, turning on the air conditioning is not a difficult action to carry out, but in this article we’re going to check out this action, which, even though common, can be a bit technical for beginners. So we will see how to turn on the air conditioning on a Scion xB? First, we will see how it works, then how to turn on the air conditioning on your Scion xB and to finish we will give you some suggestions on how to use it.
How does the air conditioning work on Scion xB?
The air conditioning of your Scion xB functions in a very equivalent way to that of your refrigerator, actually, it works with a compressor and refrigerant gas system which, according to its state (liquid or gas) will emit cold. This system functions in a closed circuit. Here are the main components that will make sure that the air conditioning of your Scion xB functions correctly:
- The compressor: It is the key component of your air conditioning system, it controls the pressure in your circuit and it will manage the circulation of fluids in the circuit.
- The condenser: this small coil has as objective, like a radiator, to allow 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 convert into gas and during this changeover will create cold which will be delivered into the passenger compartment by the evaporator.
In fact, this device functions in a closed circuit, and by causing variations in temperature and pressure, the refrigerant gas will be allowed to transform state, causing the production of heat or cold. You now know how the air conditioning of your Scion xB works.
How do you turn on the air conditioning on Scion xB?
Now let’s advance to the part that interests you the most, how to switch on the air conditioning on Scion xB? Although this process is not difficult for most of you, it would be a shame not to make the most of it because you don’t know how to turn it on.
Turn on the air conditioning manually on Scion xB
There are two sort of air conditioning on Scion xB, the manual air conditioning and the automatic air conditioning, we will begin with the most common of the two, the manual air conditioning, this form of the air conditioning on Scion xB is what we could call the basic level. Indeed, it won’t give you access to a lot of options, but you’ll already have the possibility to cool the air inside your car. You can simply select the ventilation intensity and the temperature of the air your system blows. To switch on the air conditioning of your Scion xB, you will need to turn on the A/C button of your Scion xB, then set the ventilation and temperature of your Scion xB.
Turn on the automatic climate control on a Scion xB
Finally, we will see how to turn on the automatic air conditioning on Scion xB. Although the method is very similar to manual air conditioning, there are some extra possibilities that will let you enjoy fresh air with further convenience. Contrary to manual air conditioning, automatic air conditioning permits you to select 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” option, which provides you with the possibility of selecting different temperatures depending to the zones of your Scion xB. To switch on the automatic air conditioning on your Scion xB, you will simply have to turn on the A/C button of your ventilation device, then select the temperature you want to reach and let the air conditioning on your Scion xB.
Some advices on how to use the air-conditioning of your Scion xB
To finish , last part of our article content, now that you learned how to turn on the air conditioning on your Scion xB, we will see some practical suggestions to improve the use of your air conditioning and maintain it:
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- When you enter in your Scion xB which has been left in the sun, first open your windows simultaneously as the air conditioning to evacuate the excess of hot air before closing them once again to let your air conditioning work.
- During the cold months, you can use your air conditioner to remove the mist from the tiles, because of its air dehumidifier, it will be more efficient than your heating system.
- Turn off the air conditioning in your Scion xB 5 minutes before turning off the engine to preserve your air conditioning compressor and avoid humidity smells in the passenger compartment. In case you have found any unpleasant odours caused by the air conditioning in your Scion xB, don’t be reluctant to browse our article on this subject
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- Turn on the air conditioning of your Scion xB frequently, even in winter, to maintain it working properly.
- Don’t set your air conditioning to a temperature too different from the outside temperature or you may get sick. Additionally, don’t project the airflow straight onto your face, but rather onto your arms or chest.
If perhaps you have any further questions about the Scion xB, do not hesitate to consult our Scion xB category.
