Your Car’s Air Conditioning Button Symbols Explained
The simple meanings of your car’s climate control system icons

Do you understand your car’s climate control system, or do you just push buttons randomly until the air feels more comfortable? Properly running your vehicle’s air conditioning or heating system requires an understanding of the symbols on those dashboard buttons. If you’ve never read your car’s owner’s manual to learn them, here’s what those A/C symbols mean.
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An explanation of basic climate control symbols

Confused about other symbols on your car? Click here to learn about what the different headlight symbols mean.
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