Get Other Controls and Equipment -> Automatic heating and air conditioning system (climate control) (if equipped) Guide for Suzuki Ignis SUV First Generation (2000-2008)

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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 the

“INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE” sec-

tion. Have this job done by your authorised

Maruti Suzuki 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

refrigerants are available, including recy-

cled 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.

Automatic heating and air conditioning system

(climate control) (if equipped)

Description of controls

75RM025

(1) Temperature selector

(2) Blower speed selector

(3) Air intake selector

(4) Air flow selector

(5) Defrost switch

(6) Air conditioning switch

(7) “OFF” switch

(8) “AUTO” switch

(9) Display

(5)(8)(7)(6)(3) (4)

(1) (9) (2)

EXAMPLE

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Temperature selector (1)

75RM026

Push the temperature selector (1) up or

down to adjust the temperature.

NOTE:

If you push the temperature selector (1)

until “HI” or “LO” appears on the display,

the climate control system will operate at

maximum heating or cooling. The tempera-

ture of the air from the outlets may change

suddenly while “LO” or “HI” is displayed,

but this is normal.

NOTE:

When you change the unit of temperature

in the information display, the unit of tem-

perature in the air conditioning system will

be changed. Refer to “Information display

(instrument cluster with tachometer)” in the

“BEFORE DRIVING” section for details.

Blower speed selector (2)

75RM027

The blower speed selector (2) is used to

turn on the blower and to select blower

speed.

If “AUTO” switch (8) is pushed, the blower

speed will vary automatically as the cli-

mate control system maintains the

selected temperature.

Air intake selector (3)

75RM028

Push the air intake selector (3) to change

between the following modes.

If “AUTO” switch (8) is pushed, the air

intake will vary automatically as the climate

control system maintains the selected tem-

perature.

NOTE:

When you select the recirculated air mode,

the automatic operation system is deacti-

vated if you push “AUTO” switch (8).

RECIRCULATED AIR (a)

When this mode is selected, outside air is

shut off and inside air is recirculated. This

mode is suitable when driving through an

area with polluted air such as a tunnel, or

when attempting to quickly cool down the

vehicle.

(1)

EXAMPLE

(2)

EXAMPLE

(3)

(b)

(a)

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FRESH AIR (b)

When this mode is selected, outside air is

introduced.

FRESH AIR and RECIRCULATED AIR are

selected alternately each time the air

intake selector is pushed.

NOTE:

If you select RECIRCULATED AIR for an

extended period of time, the air in the vehi-

cle can become contaminated. Therefore,

you should occasionally select FRESH

AIR.

Air flow selector (4)

75RM029

Push the air flow selector (4) to change

among the following functions. The indica-

tion of the selected mode appears on the

display.

If “AUTO” switch (8) is pushed, the air flow

will vary automatically as the climate con-

trol system maintains the selected tem-

perature.

VENTILATION (c)

66RH132

Temperature-controlled air comes out of

the center, side and rear air outlets.

BI-LEVEL (d)

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Temperature-controlled air comes out of

the floor outlets and cooler air comes out

of the center, side and rear outlets. When

the temperature selector (1) is in the fully

cold position or fully hot position, however,

the air from the floor outlets and the air

from the center, side and rear outlets will

be the same temperature.

(4)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

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HEAT (e)

66RH134

Temperature-controlled air comes out of

the floor outlets and the side outlets, a

small amount of air comes out of the wind-

shield defroster outlets and also comes

slightly out of the side defroster outlets.

HEAT & DEFROST (f)

66RH138

Temperature-controlled air comes out of

the floor outlets, the windshield defroster

outlets, the side defroster outlets and the

side outlets.

Defrost switch (5)

75RM030

Push the defrost switch (5) to turn on the

defroster.

DEFROST

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Temperature-controlled air comes out of

the windshield defroster outlets, the side

defroster outlets and the side outlets.

NOTE:

When the defrost switch (5) is pushed to

turn on the defroster, the air conditioning

system will come on and FRESH AIR

mode will be selected automatically. In

very cold weather, however, the air condi-

tioning system will not turn on.

Air conditioning switch (6)

75RM031

The air conditioning switch (6) is used to

turn on and off the air conditioning system

only when the blower is on. To turn on the

air conditioning system, push in the switch

and “A/C” will appear on the display. To

turn off the air conditioning system, push in

the switch again and “A/C” will go off.

EXAMPLE

(5)

EXAMPLE

(6)

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System operating instructions

Automatic operation

75RM032

You can let the climate control system work

automatically. To set the system for fully-auto-

matic operation, follow the procedure below.

1) Start the engine.

2) Push “AUTO” switch (8).

3) Set the desired temperature by pushing

the temperature selector (1).

The blower speed, air intake and air flow

are controlled automatically to maintain the

set temperature. However, the air flow is

not changed to DEFROST position auto-

matically.

NOTE:

When you select the recirculated air mode,

the automatic operation system is deacti-

vated if you push “AUTO” switch (8).

You can use the air conditioning switch (6)

to manually turn the air conditioner on or off

according to your preference. When you

turn the air conditioning switch off, the cli-

mate control system cannot lower the inside

temperature below outside temperature.

To turn the climate control system off, push

“OFF” switch (7).

NOTE:

If “AUTO” on the display blinks, there is a

problem in the heating system and/or air

conditioning system. You should have the

system inspected by an authorised Maruti

Suzuki workshop.

NOTE:

• To find the temperature at which you are

most comfortable, start with the 25°C

(75°F) setting.

• If you push the temperature selector (1)

until “HI” or “LO” appears on the display,

the climate control system will operate at

maximum heating or cooling and the

blower will run at full speed.

• To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather

or hot air in hot weather, the system will

delay turning on the blower until warmed

or chilled air is available.

• If your vehicle has been left in the sun

with the windows closed, it will cool

faster if you open the windows briefly.

• Even under the automatic operation, you

can set individual selectors to the manual

mode. The manually selected functions

are maintained, and the other functions

remain under automatic operation.

• 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 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

“AUTO” switch (8).

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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.

(8)(7)(6)

(1)

EXAMPLE

(10)

(11)

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Manual operation

You can manually control the climate con-

trol system. Set the selectors to the

desired positions.

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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 FRESH AIR mode will be

selected automatically),

• set the blower speed selector to high,

• adjust the temperature selector to “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 “Maintenance schedule” in the

“INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE” sec-

tion. Have this job done by your authorised

Maruti Suzuki 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

refrigerants are available, including recy-

cled R-12, but only R-134a should be used

in your vehicle.

Radio antenna

75RM301

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.

EXAMPLE

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.

EXAMPLE

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