MARUTI SUZUKI Baleno RS Owner's Manual page 209

ual mode. The manually selected func-
tions are maintained, and the other
functions remain under automatic opera-
tion.
• 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 the "Heat & defrost" posi-
tion to defog the windows.
• To return the blower speed selector (2),
air intake selector (3), and air flow selec-
tor (4) to automatic operation, push the
"AUTO" switch (8).
EXAMPLE
(11)
(10)
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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.
Manual operation
You can manually control the climate con-
trol system. Set the selectors to the
desired positions.
EXAMPLE
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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 the "FRESH AIR" mode
will be selected automatically),
• set the blower speed selector to HIGH,
• adjust the temperature selector to the
"HI" indication on the display, and
• adjust the side outlets so the air blows
on the side windows.
OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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"
section. Have this job done by your Maruti
Suzuki authorised workshop as the lower
glove box must be lowered for this job.
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 refriger-
ants 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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