Suzuki AVB413D, Owner'S Manual & Service Booklet

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
79MH0-74E
NOTE:
Because the air conditioner dehumidifies
the air, turning it on will help keep the win-
dows clear, even when blowing heated air
using the “DEFROST” or “HEAT &
DEFROST” functions.
79MH0528
NOTE:
If you need maximum defrosting:
• select “DEFROST” and “FRESH AIR”,
• set the blower speed selector to HIGH,
• adjust the temperature selector to the
HOT end,
• turn on the “A/C” switch, and
• adjust the side outlets so the air blows
on the side windows.
Models equipped with SHVS system
(if equipped)
• If the air conditioning performance can
no longer perform at a sufficient level
due to automatically stopping the
engine, press the ENG A-STOP OFF
switch to deactivate the ENG A-STOP
system. (The engine will automatically
restart and the air conditioning perfor-
mance will be restored.)
• If the windshield and/or the driver’s side/
passenger side door windows are
fogged during automatically stopping the
engine, stop the ENG A-STOP system
and restart the engine. Then, turn the Air
flow selector (3) to change the air flow to
the “Heat & defrost” or “Defrost” position
to defog the windows.
Maintenance
If you do not use the air conditioner for a
long period, such as during winter, it may
not give the best performance when you
start using it again. To help maintain opti-
mum performance and durability of your air
conditioner, it needs to be run periodically.
Operate the air conditioner at least once a
month for one minute with the engine
idling. This circulates the refrigerant and oil
and helps protect the internal components.
If your air conditioner is equipped with air
filters, clean or replace them as specified
in the “Maintenance Schedule” in the
“INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE” sec-
tion.
NOTE:
Your vehicle uses the air conditioning
refrigerant HFC-134a, commonly called
“R-134a”. R-134a replaced R-12 around
1993 for automotive applications. Other
refrigerants are available, including recy-
cled R-12, but only R-134a should be used
in your vehicle.
EXAMPLE
NOTICE
Using the wrong refrigerant may
damage your air conditioning sys-
tem. Use R-134a only. Do not mix or
replace the R-134a with other refrig-
erants.