But that’s not all. This button can also be useful in very specific situations. “”For example, when you are blocked in traffic jamsjust behind a truck“, Continues Benoît. Because yes, between fuel emanations, unpleasant odors and pollutants, it is better to avoid bringing this air into your vehicle. “In these cases, it is better to activate the option, especially for sensitive people.”
But beware, this is not a solution to be used continuously. The specialist wishes to warn: “This button should not be activated all the time. It is important to renew the air regularly inside the vehicle. “
Because by dint of always recycling the same air, the oxygen level finally decreases, while that of carbon dioxide (CO2) increases. Result: this can cause headache, even drowsiness.
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Finally, like any system, air conditioning requires regular maintenance to function properly. If the recommendations vary according to the manufacturers, at Cocoon because, the team offers its customers a simple but efficient service: “We advise to regularly disinfect the cabin using a specific bomb that eliminates bacteria and bad odors. And we often do it directly for them “concludes the operational director of the aesthetic mobile center located in Wavre.
The right gestures to adopt when you enter your vehicle
As we told you above, there are many who, during hot weather, light their air conditioning at the start of the vehicle. And yet … it’s a big mistake!
The first thing to do, if your car stayed in direct sunlight, is to evacuate the burning air accumulated in the passenger compartment. To do this, open all windows large for a few moments, the time to find a temperature equivalent to that of the outside.
Once it is done, close the windows, then switch on air conditioning – but above all, not thoroughly! The ideal is to go gradually, bearing by landing. Your respiratory tract will thank you.
Another important point: choose a temperature that does not create a gap greater than 10 degrees compared to the outside. For what ? To avoid a thermal shock at the exit of your vehicle … or simply, so as not to get sick.
Finally, a little advice often ignored: orient the ventilation nozzles towards the ceiling, rather than directly on your face or body. This allows better diffusion of air throughout the vehicle, and your passengers on the back can also enjoy it!
