Suzuki ERTIGA Owner's Manual page 100

OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
blower speed selector to a position other
than "OFF".
Normal cooling
Set the air flow selector to "VENTILATION",
the temperature selector to the desired
temperature position (other than "OFF")
and the blower speed selector to the
desired blower speed position. Setting the
blower speed selector to a higher blower
speed position increases cooling efficiency.
You can switch the air intake selector to
either "FRESH AIR" or "RECIRCULATED
AIR" as you desire. Choosing "RECIRCU-
LATED AIR" increases cooling efficiency.
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.
NOTE:
• 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 conditioning
system with the air intake selector at
"FRESH AIR" and the blower at high
speed.
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Dehumidifying
Set the air flow selector to a desired air
flow selector position, the temperature
selector to the desired temperature posi-
tion (other than "OFF") and the blower
speed selector to the desired blower speed
position. Also select "FRESH AIR".
NOTE:
Because the air conditioning system dehu-
midifies the air, turning it on will help keep
the windows clear.
Maintenance
If you do not use the air conditioning sys-
tem for a long period, such as during win-
ter, it may not give the best performance
when you start using it again. To help
maintain optimum performance and dura-
bility of your air conditioning system, it
needs to be run periodically. Operate the
air conditioning system 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 conditioning system is equipped
with air filters, clean or replace them as
specified in the "Maintenance Schedule" in
the "INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE"
section. Have this job done by your
SUZUKI dealer as the lower glove box
must be lowered for this job.
NOTE:
Your vehicle uses the air conditioning sys-
tem refrigerant HFC-134a, commonly
called "R-134a". R-134a replaced R-12
around 1993 for automotive applications.
Other refrigerants are available, including
recycled R-12, but only R-134a 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.
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