Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Refrigerant System Service Warnings
Handling Refrigerant
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Avoid breathing air conditioning refrigerant or lubricant vapor. Exposure may irritate eyes, nose and throat. Also, due to environmental concerns, we urge use of recovery/recycling/recharging equipment when draining HFC-134a from the air conditioning system. If accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate work area before resuming service.
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Do not perform pressure test or leak test for HFC-134a service equipment and/or vehicle air conditioning system using compressed air. Some mixtures of air and HFC-134a have been shown to be combustible at elevated pressures. These mixtures, if ignited, may cause injury or property damage. Additional health and safety information may be obtained from refrigerant manufacturers.
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Do not allow the refrigerant to leak near fire or any kind of heat. A poisonous gas may be generated if the refrigerant gas contacts fire or heat such as from cigarettes and heaters. When carrying out any operation that can cause refrigerant leakage, extinguish or remove the above?mentioned heat sources and maintain adequate ventilation.
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Handling liquid refrigerant is dangerous. A drop of it on the skin can result in localized frostbite. When handling the refrigerant, wear gloves and safety goggles. If refrigerant splashes into the eyes, immediately wash them with clean water and consult a doctor.
Storing Refrigerant
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The refrigerant container is highly pressurized. If it is subjected to high heat, it could explode, scattering metal fragments and liquid refrigerant that can seriously injure you. Store the refrigerant at temperatures below 40 °C {104 °F}.
Refrigerant System Service Cautions
Handling Insufficient Refrigerant Level
If an insufficient refrigerant level is detected at troubleshooting, do
not charge (add) the refrigerant. Because an accurate amount of refrigerant
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Resistor Inspection [Manual Air Conditioner]
1. Verify that the resistance between the resistor terminals is as shown in the
table.
If there is any malfunction, replace the resistor.
Terminal
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Other materials:
Fog Lights
Use this switch to turn on the fog lights.
The fog lights will improve visibility at night and during foggy conditions.
To turn the fog lights on, rotate the fog light switch to the
position.
The headlight switch must be in the
position before turning on the fog lights.
To turn the fog lig ...
Rear Drive Shaft Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel?speed
sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is pulled by
mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel?speed
sensor (wheel side) and fix it to an ap ...
Repairable Range Of Polypropylene Bumpers [Plastic Body Parts]
The three types of damaged bumpers shown below are considered repairable. Although
a bumper which has been damaged greater than this could also be repaired, it should
be replaced with a new one because such repair would detract from the looks and
quality of the bumper. In addition, such repair ...
