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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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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 “Maintenance schedule” in “INSPEC-
TION AND MAINTENANCE” section. Have
this job done by an authorized SUZUKI
dealer as the lower glove box must be low-
ered for this job.
(For models with air conditioner refrig-
erant R-1234yf)
NOTE:
• Your vehicle uses the air conditioning
refrigerant HFO-1234yf, commonly
called R-1234yf. R-1234yf replaced R-
134a for automotive applications. Other
refrigerants are available, but only R-
1234yf should be used in your vehicle.
(For the country of Singapore)
• For repair and parts replacement, have
your vehicle repaired or replaced parts
by an authorized SUZUKI dealer that
has the mechanic qualified with SAE
J2845 for air conditioner of R-1234yf.
(For models with air conditioner refrig-
erant R-134a)
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.
Radio antenna
63J055
The radio antenna on the roof is remov-
able. To remove the antenna, turn it coun-
terclockwise. To reinstall the antenna, turn
it clockwise firmly by hand.
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.
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.
NOTICE
To avoid damage to the radio
antenna:
• Remove the antenna when using an
automatic car wash.
• Remove the antenna when the
antenna hits anything such as a
low ceiling in a parking garage or
putting a car cover over your vehi-
cle.