2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara Owner's Manual - Page 159

Folding Seats: 14 OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT Defrost System Operating Instructions Automatic operation inside temperature below outside temperature. To turn the climate control system off, push the "OFF" switch (6). NOTE: If the "AUTO" on the LCD display blinks, there is a problem in the heating system and/or air conditioning system. You should have the system inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer. NOTE: • To find the temperature at which you are most comfortable, start with the 22°C (72°F) setting. • If you turn the temperature selector (1) until "HI" or "LO" appears on the LCD display, the climate control system will operate at the maximum cooling or heating 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. 66J241 (7) 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 the "FRESH AIR" mode will be selected automatically. In very cold weather, however, the air conditioning system will not turn on. (6) 78K051 You can let the climate control system work automatically. To set the system for fullyautomatic operation, follow the procedure below. 1) Start the engine. 2) Push the "AUTO" switch (7). 3) Set the desired temperature by turning the temperature selector (1). The blower speed, air intake and air flow are controlled automatically to maintain the set temperature. You can use the air conditioning switch (8) to manually turn the air conditioner on or off according to your preference. When you turn the air conditioning switch off, the climate control system cannot lower the 5-6 79K21-03E