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Head cooled/Feet warmed heating

Manual heating and air

conditioning system

Select BI-LEVEL and FRESH AIR, the

temperature selector to the desired tem-

perature position, and the blower speed

selector to the desired blower speed posi-

tion. Unless the temperature selector is in

the fully cold position or fully hot position,

the air that comes out of the center and

side outlets will be cooler than the air that

comes out of the floor outlets.

EXAMPLE

Description of controls

(2)

Defrosting/Feet warmed heating

Select HEAT & DEFROST and FRESH

AIR, the temperature selector to the

desired temperature position, and the

blower speed selector to high. When the

windshield has become clear, set the

blower speed selector to the desired

blower speed position.

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NOTE:

If you need maximum defrosting, adjust

the temperature selector to hot end and

adjust the side outlets so the air blows on

the side window, in addition to the above

Defrosting procedure.

Defrosting

(1)

(4) (5)

(3)

Select DEFROST and FRESH AIR, the

temperature selector to the desired tem-

perature position (higher temperature pro-

vides more efficient defrosting), and the

blower speed selector to high. When the

windshield has become clear, set the

blower speed selector to the desired

blower speed position.

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Temperature selector (1)

This is used to select the temperature by

turning the selector.

Blower speed selector (2)

This is used to turn on the blower and to

select blower speed by turning the selec-

tor.

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Air flow selector (3)

BI-LEVEL (b)

HEAT & DEFROST (d)

(c)

(b)

(a)

(d)

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Temperature-controlled air comes out of

the floor outlets and cooler air comes out

of the center and side outlets. When the

temperature selector (1) is in the fully cold

position or fully hot position, however, the

air from the floor outlets and the air from

the center and side outlets will be the

same temperature.

Temperature-controlled air comes out of

the floor outlets, the windshield defroster

outlets, the side defroster outlets and the

side outlets.

(e)

DEFROST (e)

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This is used to select one of the following

functions.

HEAT (c)

VENTILATION (a)

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Temperature-controlled air comes out of

the windshield defroster outlets, the side

defroster outlets and the side outlets.

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Temperature-controlled air comes out of

the floor outlets and the side outlets, also

comes out of the windshield defroster out-

lets and also comes slightly out of the side

defroster outlets.

Temperature-controlled air comes out of

the center and side air outlets.

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Air intake selector (4)

Air conditioning switch (5)

System operating instructions

To turn on the air conditioning system, set

the blower speed selector to a position

other than off and push in “A/C” switch.

With this “A/C” switch operation, a indica-

tor light will come on when the air condi-

tioning system is on. To turn off the air

conditioning system, push “A/C” switch

again.

Natural ventilation

Select VENTILATION and FRESH AIR, the

temperature selector to the desired tem-

perature position, and the blower speed

selector to off. Fresh air will flow through

the vehicle during driving.

(f)

(g)

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This selector is used to select the following

modes.

Forced ventilation

During operation of the air conditioner, you

may notice slight changes in engine

speed. These changes are normal, the

system is designed so that the compressor

turns on or off to maintain the desired tem-

perature.

The control settings are the same as for

natural ventilation except you set the

blower speed selector to a position other

than off.

FRESH AIR (f)

When this mode is selected, the indicator

light will go off and outside air is used.

Normal heating (using outside air)

Select HEAT and FRESH AIR, the tem-

perature selector to the desired tempera-

ture position and the blower speed selector

to the desired blower speed position. Set-

ting the blower speed selector to a higher

blower speed position increases heating

efficiency.

RECIRCULATED AIR (g)

Less operation of the compressor results

in better fuel economy.

When this mode is selected, the indicator

light will come on, outside air is shut out

and inside air is recirculated. This mode is

suitable when driving through dusty or pol-

luted air such as in a tunnel, or when

attempting to quickly cool down the inte-

rior.

Quick heating (using recirculated air)

The control settings are the same as for

normal heating except you select RECIR-

CULATED AIR. If you use this heating

method for an extended period of time, the

air in the vehicle can become contami-

nated and the windows can become misty.

Therefore, use this method only for quick

heating and change to the normal heating

method as soon as possible.

FRESH AIR and RECIRCULATED AIR are

switched alternately each time the air

intake selector is pushed.

NOTE:

If you select RECIRCULATED AIR for an

extended period of time, the air in the vehi-

cle can become contaminated. Therefore,

you should occasionally select FRESH

AIR.

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EXAMPLE

Head cooled/Feet warmed heating

NOTE:

Select BI-LEVEL and FRESH AIR, the

temperature selector to the desired tem-

perature position, and the blower speed

selector to the desired blower speed posi-

tion. Unless the temperature selector is in

the fully cold position or fully hot position,

the air that comes out of the center and

side outlets will be cooler than the air that

comes out of the floor outlets.

• If you select RECIRCULATED AIR for an

extended period of time, the air in the

vehicle can become contaminated.

Therefore, you should occasionally

select FRESH AIR.

• If your vehicle has been left in the sun

with the windows closed, it will cool

faster if you open the windows briefly

while you operate the air conditioner with

the air intake selector at FRESH AIR and

the blower at high speed.

Normal cooling

Set the air flow selector to VENTILATION,

the temperature selector to the desired tem-

perature position and the blower speed

selector to the desired blower speed posi-

tion, and turn on “A/C” switch. Setting the

blower speed selector to a higher blower

speed position increases cooling efficiency.

Dehumidifying

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Set the air flow selector to a desired air

flow selector position, the temperature

selector to the desired temperature posi-

tion and the blower speed selector to the

desired blower speed position. Also select

FRESH AIR and turn on “A/C” switch.

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,

You can switch the air intake selector to

either FRESH AIR or RECIRCULATED

AIR as you desire. Choosing RECIRCU-

LATED AIR increases cooling efficiency.

NOTE:

• turn on “A/C” switch, and

• adjust the side outlets so the air blows

on the side windows.

Because the air conditioner dehumidifies

the air, turning it on will help keep the win-

dows clear, even when blowing heated air

using DEFROST or HEAT & DEFROST

functions.

Quick cooling (using recirculated air)

The control settings are the same as for

normal cooling except you select RECIR-

CULATED AIR and the highest blower

speed.

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

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idling. This circulates the refrigerant and oil

and helps protect the internal components.

(Except for EU countries)

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.

If your air conditioner is equipped with air

filters, clean or replace them as specified

in “Maintenance schedule” in “INSPEC-

TION AND MAINTENANCE” section.

(For EU countries)

NOTE:

Your vehicle uses the air conditioning

refrigerant HFO-1234yf, commonly called

R-1234yf. R-1234yf replaced R-134a for

automotive applications. Other refriger-

ants are available, but only R-1234yf

should be used in your vehicle.

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.

NOTICE

Using the wrong refrigerant may

damage your air conditioning sys-

tem. Use R-1234yf only. Do not mix or

replace the R-1234yf with other refrig-

erants.

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(1) Temperature selector

(2) Blower speed selector

(3) Air intake selector

(4) Air flow selector

(5) Defrost switch

Automatic heating and air conditioning system

(climate control)

(6) Air conditioning switch

(7) “OFF” switch

Description of controls

(8) “AUTO” switch

(9) Display

(1)

(9)

(2)

(3)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(4)

(5)

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Temperature selector (1)

Blower speed selector (2)

Air intake selector (3)

(3)

(1)

(a)

(b)

(2)

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Turn the temperature selector (1) to adjust

the temperature.

The blower speed selector (2) is used to

turn on the blower and to select blower

speed.

Push the air intake selector (3) to change

between the following modes.

If “AUTO” switch (8) is pushed, the air

intake will vary automatically as the climate

control system maintains the selected tem-

perature.

NOTE:

If “AUTO” switch (8) is pushed, the blower

speed will vary automatically as the cli-

mate control system maintains the

selected temperature.

If you turn the temperature selector (1)

until “HI” or “LO” appears on the display,

the climate control system will operate at

maximum heating or cooling. The tempera-

ture of the air from the outlets may change

suddenly while “LO” or “HI” is displayed,

but this is normal.

NOTE:

When you select the recirculated air mode,

the automatic operation system is deacti-

vated if you push “AUTO” switch (8).

RECIRCULATED AIR (a)

When this mode is selected, outside air is

shut off and inside air is recirculated. This

mode is suitable when driving through an

area with polluted air such as a tunnel, or

when attempting to quickly cool down the

vehicle.

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FRESH AIR (b)

When this mode is selected, outside air is

introduced.

If “AUTO” switch (8) is pushed, the air flow

will vary automatically as the climate con-

trol system maintains the selected tem-

perature.

BI-LEVEL (d)

FRESH AIR and RECIRCULATED AIR are

selected alternately each time the air

intake selector is pushed.

VENTILATION (c)

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NOTE:

If you select RECIRCULATED AIR for an

extended period of time, the air in the vehi-

cle can become contaminated. Therefore,

you should occasionally select FRESH

AIR.

Temperature-controlled air comes out of

the floor outlets and cooler air comes out

of the center, side and rear outlets. When

the temperature selector (1) is in the fully

cold position or fully hot position, however,

the air from the floor outlets and the air

from the center, side and rear outlets will

be the same temperature.

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Temperature-controlled air comes out of

the center, side and rear air outlets.

Air flow selector (4)

(c)

(d)

(4)

(e)

(f)

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Push the air flow selector (4) to change

among the following functions. The indica-

tion of the selected mode appears on the

display.

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HEAT (e)

HEAT & DEFROST (f)

Defrost switch (5)

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Temperature-controlled air comes out of

the floor outlets and the side outlets, a

small amount of air comes out of the wind-

shield defroster outlets and also comes

slightly out of the side defroster outlets.

Temperature-controlled air comes out of

the floor outlets, the windshield defroster

outlets, the side defroster outlets and the

side outlets.

(5)

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Push the defrost switch (5) to turn on the

defroster.

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DEFROST

Air conditioning switch (6)

System operating instructions

Automatic operation

(6)

(8)

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Temperature-controlled air comes out of

the windshield defroster outlets, the side

defroster outlets and the side outlets.

(6)

NOTE:

When the defrost switch (5) is pushed to

turn on the defroster, the air conditioning

system will come on and FRESH AIR

mode will be selected automatically. In

very cold weather, however, the air condi-

tioning system will not turn on.

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(1)

(7)

The air conditioning switch (6) is used to

turn on and off the air conditioning system

only when the blower is on. To turn on the

air conditioning system, push in the switch

and “A/C” will appear on the display. To

turn off the air conditioning system, push in

the switch again and “A/C” will go off.

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You can let the climate control system work

automatically. To set the system for fully-auto-

matic operation, follow the procedure below.

1) Start the engine.

2) Push “AUTO” switch (8).

3) Set the desired temperature by turning

the temperature selector (1).

The blower speed, air intake and air flow

are controlled automatically to maintain the

set temperature. However, the air flow is

not changed to DEFROST position auto-

matically.

NOTE:

When you select the recirculated air mode,

the automatic operation system is deacti-

vated if you push “AUTO” switch (8).

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You can use the air conditioning switch (6)

to manually turn the air conditioner on or off

according to your preference. When you

turn the air conditioning switch off, the cli-

mate control system cannot lower the inside

temperature below outside temperature.

mode. The manually selected functions

are maintained, and the other functions

remain under automatic operation.

• If the windshield and/or the front door

windows are fogged, push the defrost

switch (5) to turn on the defroster, or

push the air flow selector (4) to change

the air flow to HEAT & DEFROST posi-

tion to defog the windows.

Manual operation

You can manually control the climate con-

trol system. Set the selectors to the

desired positions.

EXAMPLE

To turn the climate control system off, push

“OFF” switch (7).

• To return the blower speed selector (2),

air intake selector (3), and air flow selec-

tor (4) to automatic operation, push

“AUTO” switch (8).

NOTE:

If “AUTO” on the display blinks, there is a

problem in the heating system and/or air

conditioning system. You should have the

system inspected by an authorized

SUZUKI dealer.

EXAMPLE

NOTE:

• To find the temperature at which you are

most comfortable, start with the 22°C

(72°F) or 25°C (75°F) setting. (the tem-

perature vary depending on vehicle

specifications.).

• If you turn the temperature selector (1)

until “HI” or “LO” appears on the display,

the climate control system will operate at

maximum heating or cooling and the

blower will run at full speed.

• To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather

or hot air in hot weather, the system will

delay turning on the blower until warmed

or chilled air is available.

• If your vehicle has been left in the sun

with the windows closed, it will cool

faster if you open the windows briefly.

• Even under the automatic operation, you

can set individual selectors to the manual

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NOTE:

If you need maximum defrosting:

• push the defrost switch (5) to turn on the

defroster (the air conditioning system will

come on and FRESH AIR mode will be

selected automatically),

• set the blower speed selector to high,

• adjust the temperature selector to “HI”

indication on the display, and

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Be careful not to cover the interior tem-

perature sensor (10) located between the

steering wheel and the climate control

panel, or the solar sensor (11) located at

the top of the driver’s side dashboard.

These sensors are used by the automatic

system to regulate temperature.

• adjust the side outlets so the air blows

on the side windows.

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Maintenance

Radio antenna

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.

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.

Type A

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.

Your air conditioner is equipped with air fil-

ters. Clean or replace them as specified in

“Maintenance schedule” in “INSPECTION

AND MAINTENANCE” section. Have this

job done by your SUZUKI dealer as the

lower glove box must be lowered for this

job.

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Type B

EXAMPLE

(For EU countries)

NOTE:

Your vehicle uses the air conditioning

refrigerant HFO-1234yf, commonly called

R-1234yf. R-1234yf replaced R-134a for

automotive applications. Other refriger-

ants are available, but only R-1234yf

should be used in your vehicle.

NOTICE

Using the wrong refrigerant may

damage your air conditioning sys-

tem. Use R-1234yf only. Do not mix or

replace the R-1234yf with other refrig-

erants.

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