SUZUKI JIMNY 2018 Owners Manual

Heating and air conditioning
system
There are two types of heating and air con­ditioning systems as follows:
• Manual heating and air conditioning sys­tem • Automatic heating and air conditioning
system (climate control)
OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
Air outlet
(1)
••••
EXAMPLE
78RB05025
1. Windshield defroster outlet 2. Side defroster outlet 3. Side outlet 4. Center outlet 5. Floor outlet
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Center outlet
Move the knob (1 . 78Rsoso2, to adjust the direct~~rt1fally or horizontally, o airflow as desired.
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Side outlet
When open ai 1aRsoso26
the air flow ~ele~t~~;i:iti~~t regardless of
A CAUTION
Prolonged exposur the heater or air e to. ~ot air from result in low t cond,tioner could vehicle occu ::;iperatu(e burns. All
dren, the eld~rly tsth part,c~larly chil­
needs, individual's wft1e d w,1Jh special an~ sleeping ind' 'd e ,cate skin, ~amtain sufficient ~~• uals1 should air outlets to ,stance from the
exposure to hot ar~fvent prolonged ow.
Manual heating and .
cond"t" · air • ionmg system
Description of controls
Temperature sel t 78RBoso2s Th' . ec or (1) is is used to adjust the t emperature
Blowersp d · Thi . ee selector (2) s is used to turn select blower speed. on the blower and to

Air intake selector (3)
78RB05029
This selector is used to select the following modes.
FRESH AIR (1 . selected by moving the When this mo e 'ts_ of (a) in the above lever to the pos, ,on . illustration, outside air comes m.
RECIRCULATED AIR (b) b moving the
When this mode !~ sel~t(i) i~ the above lever to the pos, ,on air is shut out and illustration, outs1d~ t d This mode is su,t­
inside air is recirc~h~iugh dusty or polluted able when dnv,nf el or when attempting air such as m adunnn ~r warm up the inte­to quickly cool ow rior.
NOTE: CULATED AIR for an If you select R:c:~me the air in the vehi­extended per,o o tan-:inated and the win­
c/e can bec~me ir:nisted. Therefore, yo'! dows tend oFgRESH AIR whenever poss,­should select ble.
OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
USE
WITH-<sJ
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(4)
52RS50180
NOTE: WITH" (6) The mark of "USThe windshield and/or the To clear fog on . kly, set the air flow side windows ~::i~Af & DEFROST' or selector (4~. to d . ·ntake selector (3) to
"DEEFRSHOSA~R'?nTh::e' positioning will clear "FR : . Id d/or the side wm­the fogged wmdshteth a~'RECIRCULATED dows faster than e AIR".
Air flow selector (4)
52RM50250
This 1s use . . d to select one of the following
functions.
VENTILATION (c)
· omes Temperature-controlled air c the center and side air outlets.
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BI-LEVEL (d)
78RB05031
Temperature-controlled air comes out of the floor outlets and cooler air comes out of the center and side 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 and side outlets will be the same temperature.
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HEAT (e)
78RB05032
Temperature-controlled air comes out of the floor outlets and the side outlets, also comes out of the windshield defroster out­lets and also comes slightly out of the side defroster outlets.
HEAT & DEFROST (f)
78RB05033
Temperature-controlled air comes out of the floor outlets, the windshield defroster outlets, the side defroster outlets and the side outlets.

DEFROST (g)
78RB05034
Temperature-controlled air comes out of the windshield defroster outlets, the side defroster outlets and the side outlets.
OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
Air conditioning switch (5) To turn on the air conditioning system, set the blower speed selector to a position other than off and push in "NC" switch. With this "NC" switch operation, a indica­tor light will come on when the air condi­tioning system is working. To turn off the air conditioning system, push "NC" switch again.
During operation of the air conditioner, you may notice slight changes in engine speed. These changes are normal, the system is designed so that the compressor turns on or off to maintain the desired tem­perature.
Less operation of the compressor results in better fuel economy.
System operating instructions
Natural ventilation Select VENTILATION and FRESH AIR, the temperature selector to the desired tem­perature position, and the blower speed selector to off. Fresh air will flow through the vehicle during driving.
Forced ventilation The base settings are the same as for nat­ural ventilation except you set the blower speed selector to a position other than off.
Normal heating (using outside air) Select HEAT and FRESH AIR, the tem­perature selector to the desired tempera­ture position and the blower speed selector to the desired blower speed position. Set­ting the blower speed selector to a higher blower speed position increases heating
efficiency.
Quick heating (using recirculated air) The base settings are the same as for nor­mal heating except you select RECIRCU­LATED AIR. If you use this heating method for an extended period of time, the air in the vehicle can become contaminated and the windows can become misty. Therefore, use this method only for quick heating and change to the normal heating method as soon as possible.
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Head cooled/Feet warmed heating Select BI-LEVEL and FRESH AIR, the temperature selector to the desired tem­perature position, and the blower speed selector to the desired blower speed posi­tion. Unless the temperature selector is in the fully cold position or fully hot position, the air that comes out of the center and side outlets will be cooler than the air that comes out of the floor outlets.
Normal cooling Set the air flow selector to VENTILATION, the temperature selector to the desired tem­perature position and the blower speed selector to the desired blower speed posi­tion, and turn on "NG" switch. Setting the blower speed selector to a higher blower speed position increases cooling efficiency.
You can switch the air intake selector to either FRESH AIR or RECIRCULATED AIR as you desire. Choosing RECIRCU­LATED AIR increases cooling efficiency.
Quick cooling (using recirculated air) The base settings are the same as for nor­mal cooling except you select RECIRCU­LATED AIR and the highest blower speed.
NOTE: If you select RECIRCULATED AIR for an extended period of time, the air in the vehicle can become contaminated and the windows tend to get misted. There­fore, you should select FRESH AIR whenever possible.
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If your vehicle has been left in the sun with the windows closed, it will cool faster if you open the windows briefly while you operate the air conditioner with the air intake selector at FRESH AIR and the blower at high speed.
Dehumidifying Set the air flow selector to a desired air flow selector position, the temperature selector to the desired temperature posi­tion and the blower speed selector to the desired blower speed position. Also select FRESH AIR and turn on "NG" switch.
NOTE: Because the air conditioner dehumidifies the air, turning it on will help keep the win­dows clear, even when blowing heated air using DEFROST or HEAT & DEFROST functions.
NOTE: If you need maximum defrosting: select DEFROST and FRESH AIR, set the blower speed selector to high, adjust the temperature selector to the hot end, turn on 'WC" switch, 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 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.
If your air conditioner is equipped with air filters, clean or replace them as specified . in "Maintenance schedule" in "INSPEC­TION AND MAINTENANCE" section.
(For models with air conditioner refrig­erant R-1234yf) NOTE: Your vehicle uses the air conditioning refrigerant HFO-1234yf, commonly called R-1234yf. R-1234yf replaced R-134a for automotive applications. Other refrigerants are available, but only R-1234yf should be used in your vehicle. (For the country of Singapore) • For repair and parts replacement, have your vehicle repaired or replaced parts by an authorized SUZUKI dealer that has the mechanic qualified with SAE J2845 for air conditioner of R-1234yf.
OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
NOTICE
Using the wrong refrigerant may damage your air conditioning sys­tem. Use R-1234yf only. Do not mix or replace the R-1234yf with other refrig­erants.
(For models with air conditioner refrig­erant R-134a) 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.
NOTICE
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.
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Automatic heating and air conditioning system
{climate control)
Description of controls
(5) (4) (9) (7) (8)
MODE OFF
'm' 0 fR<lNT --rr:UTO
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(2) (3) (6) (1)
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78RB05036
(1) Temperature selector (2) Blower speed selector (3) Air intake selector (4) Airfiow selector (5) Defrost switch (6) Air conditioning switch (7) "OFF" switch (8) "AUTO" switch (9) Display

Temperature selector (1)
0
~= 0
-A/C
Turn the t 1aRsoso31
the tempe~:R~;',;ature selector (1) to adjust
NOTE: ff you turn the t until "HI" or "LO" emperature selector (1)
the climate controf'ii,~r::n on'fre display, maximum heatin . WI operate at ture of the air fro;,,o;hcoofmg. The tempera­
suddenly while "LO"eo~~!t/~ _ma~ change but this is normal. is displayed,
NOTE: When you change th . in the information di/ unit of temperature
perature in the air coh1f the unit of tern­be changed. Refer t " I ionmg _system will m the "BEFORE o Information display" details. DRIVING" section for
OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
Blower speed selector (2)
The blower s eed raRsoso3s turn on the 6iowe seledctor (2) is used to speed. r an to select blower
If "AUTO" switch (8) · speed will vary aut ,s P~_shed, the blower mate control s oma ,cally as the cli­
selected temperatCr~~m maintains the
Air intake selector (3)
Push the air intake s raRsoso39 between the recircul;;le~tor (3) to change mode. e air and fresh air
If "AUTO" switch (8) · intake will vary autom i5 flushed, the air control system main!} ,ca,hy as the climate perature. ins e selected tem-
NOTE: When the reci I selected, the aut~~ ated air . mode is is deactivated even at;" operaflon system switch (8). 1 you push "AUTO"
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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 dusty or polluted air such as a tunnel, or when attempting to quickly cool down or warm up the interior.
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 vehi­cle can become contaminated and the win­dows tend to get misted. Therefore, you should select FRESH AIR whenever possi­ble.
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Air flow selector (4)
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78RB05040
Push the air fiow selector (4) to change among the following functions. The indica­tion of the selected mode appears in the display.
If "AUTO" switch (8) is pushed, the air fiow will vary automatically as the climate con­trol system maintains the selected tem­perature.
VENTILATION (c)
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78RB05041
Temperature-controlled air comes out of the canter and side outlets.