Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Product characteristics

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / Air conditioning system with refrigerant R134a / General notes on air conditioning systems / General safety / Product characteristics

Refrigerants used in car air conditioning systems belong to the new generation of refrigerants, the chlorine-free, partially-fluoridated hydrocarbons (H-CFC, R134a).

In regard to their physical behaviour, they are refrigerants which can be liquefied under pressure. They are subject to Regulations for Pressure Tanks and may be charged only into approved and identified pressurised gas containers.

Specific conditions which apply for safe and proper use must be maintained.

General safety

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Handling refrigerants

WARNING Danger of freezing injuries. The refrigerant can emerge as liquid or as vapour. ...

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