NOTE:
If you need maximum defrosting:
• select "DEFROST" and "FRESH AIR",
•
turn
on
the
'JVC"
switch,
• set the blower speed selector
to
HIGH,
• adjust the temperature selector
to
the
HOT
end,
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.
Your
air conditioner is equipped with air fil-
ters. Clean or replace them as specified
in
the "Maintenance Schedule"
in
the
"INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE" sec-
tion. Have this job done by your SUZUKI
dealer
as the lower glove box must be low-
ered 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
refrigerants are available, including recy-
cled R-12, but only R-134a should be used
in
your vehicle.
CAUTION
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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