OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
Models with ENG A-STOP system
Maintenance
Radio antenna
• If the heating performance can no longer
perform at a sufficient level due to auto-
matically stopping the engine, press the
ENG A-STOP OFF switch to deactivate
the ENG A-STOP system. (The engine
will automatically restart and the air con-
ditioning performance will be restored.)
• If the windshield and/or the driver’s side/
passenger side door windows are
fogged during automatically stopping the
engine, stop the ENG A-STOP system
and restart the engine. Then, turn the air
flow selector (4) to change the air flow to
the HEAT & DEFROST or DEFROST
position to defog the windows.
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.
EXAMPLE
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.
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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.
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
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.
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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