Suzuki SX4 2016 Owner's Manual page 287

OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
functions remain under automatic opera-
tion.
• If the windshield and/or the front door
windows are fogged, push the defrost
switch (7) to turn on the defroster, or
push the "MODE" switch (6) to change
the air flow to the "Heat & defrost" posi-
tion to defog the windows.
• To return the blower speed selector (4),
air intake selector (5), and "MODE"
switch (6) to automatic operation, push
the "AUTO" switch (9).
EXAMPLE
(13)
(12)
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Be careful not to cover the interior tem-
perature sensor (12) located between the
steering wheel and the climate control
panel, or the solar sensor (13) located at
the top of the central part of the dash-
board. These sensors are used by the
automatic system to regulate temperature.
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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 (7) 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.
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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