Q: A/C light turns on

asked by on August 12, 2016

My air conditioning light randomly turns on by itself after I start up my engine, let it warm up and before turning on the fan. I just bought my Canyon last November. I’ve heard that this is way its’ suppose to be. Do you know if this is correct? Thanks.

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