2009 Suzuki SX4 Owner's Manual - Page 109

Audio Systems: INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 optimum 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. 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 recycled R-12, but only R-134a should be used in your vehicle. Audio Systems There are two types of audio system as shown below: Type 1 79J070 NOTE: If you need maximum defrosting: • set the air flow selector to "DEFROST" (the air conditioning system will come on and the "FRESH AIR" mode will be selected automatically), • 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. 80J059 CAUTION Using the wrong refrigerant may damage your air conditioning system. Use R-134a only. Do not mix or replace the R-134a with other refrigerants. AM/FM/XM CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL 4-32 80J22-03E