2007 Suzuki XL7 Owner's Manual - Page 93

INSTRUMENT PANEL The modes can also be selected by pressing the following buttons: AUX (Auxiliary): This button is on a vehicle that has the Rear Climate Control System. Press it to turn on the rear heating and air conditioning. Refer to "Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System" in this section for more information. (Outside Air): Press this button to turn on the outside air mode. While this mode is on, outside air circulates throughout the vehicle. An indicator light in the button comes on when this button is pressed. The outside air mode can be used with all modes, but it cannot be used with the recirculation mode. (Recirculation): Press this button to recirculate cabin air through the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering the vehicle or to help heat or cool the air inside the vehicle more quickly. An indicator light above the symbol comes on in this mode. Operation in this mode during periods of high humidity and cool outside temperatures can result in increased window fogging. If window fogging is experienced, select the defrost mode. The recirculation mode cannot be used with outside air, floor, defog, or defrost modes. If your vehicle has a Rear Climate Control System, use this button to switch between outside air and recirculation. (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the air conditioning system on or off. When this button is pressed, an indicator light on the button comes on to let you know the air conditioning is activated. On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air escape, then close them. This helps to reduce the time it takes for the vehicle to cool down. It also helps the system to operate more efficiently. The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so you might notice a small amount of water dripping underneath the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. (Heated Seats): If your vehicle has heated seats, refer to "Heated Seats" in the "Seats and Restraint Systems" section for more information. Defogging and Defrosting Fog or frost on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. To avoid fogging windows on rainy and humid days at temperatures above freezing, run the air conditioning compressor. It is best to avoid the use of the recirculation mode, except when maximum A/C performance is needed or for short times to avoid exterior odors. Use the floor/defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers. Use the defrost mode to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly. When either of these modes or the floor mode is selected, the system runs the air conditioning compressor and cancels recirculation mode to dry the air; however, the recirculation light stays on. For best results, clear all snow and ice from the windshield before defrosting. Turn the right knob to select the defog or defrost mode. (Floor/Defog): This mode directs about half of the air to the floor outlets and the remaining air to the windshield and the side window outlets. (Defrost): This mode directs most of the air to the windshield and the side window outlets. Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. The rear window defogger only works when the ignition is in RUN. 3-12