Suzuki SX4 2016 Owner's Manual page 281

OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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 conditioner with
the air intake selector at "FRESH AIR"
and the blower at high speed.
Dehumidifying
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 the "A/C" switch.
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.
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EXAMPLE
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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.
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 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.
NOTE:
For the air conditioning refrigerant of Rus-
sia models, refer to "For Russia" in the
"SUPPLEMENT" section.
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