air intake SUZUKI ALTO 2014 Owners Manual

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Description of Controls (if equipped)
Function Lever/Knob 1: This lever/knob is
used to select one of the functions
described below:
VENTILATION 2: Temperature-
controlled air comes out of the
center and side air outlets.
BI-LEVEL 3: Temperature-
controlled air comes out of the
floor outlets and cooler air comes
out of the center and side outlets.
When the temperature control
lever is in the fully “COOL”
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.
HEAT 4: Temperature-controlled
air comes out of the floor outlets.
HEAT & DEFROST 5: Temp-
erature-controlled air comes out of
the floor outlets, the windscreen
defroster outlets, and the side
defroster outlets. DEFROST
6: Temperature-
controlled air comes out of the
windscreen defroster outlets and
the side defroster outlets.
Air Intake Lever/Knob 7 : This lever/knob
is used to select between circulating outside
air (FRESH AIR) or recirculating inside air
(RECIRCULATED AIR).
Temperature Control Lever/Knob 8 :
(if equipped) This lever /knob is used to
control the temperature of the air that
comes out of the air outlets.
Fan switch 9 : This switch is used to turn
on the fan and to select fan speed. Fan
switch has different speed options:-
For Type-1 (Alto)
Four positions-OFF, LOW, MEDIUM and
HIGH.
For Type-2 (Alto / Alto K10)
Five Positions-OFF, LOW, MEDIUM LOW,
MEDIUM HIGH and HIGH.
SYSTEM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Natural Ventilation
Move the function lever/knob to
"VENTILATION" and the air intake lever to
“FRESH AIR”, the temperature control
lever/knob to the desired temperature
position, and the fan switch to “OFF”. Fresh
air will flow through the vehicle when it is
moving.
Forced Ventilation
The lever/knob settings are the same as for
natural ventilation except you move the fan
switch to a position other than “OFF”.
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Normal Heating (Using outside air)
Move the function lever/knob to “HEAT” and
the air intake lever to “FRESH AIR”, the
temperature control lever/knob to the desired
temperature position, and the fan switch to
the desired fan speed position. Moving the
fan switch to a higher fan speed position
increases heating efficiency.
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Quick Heating (Using recirculated air)
The lever/knob settings are the same as for
normal heating except you move the air
intake lever to “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.
Cool Face/Warm Feet
Move the function lever/knob to “BI-LEVEL”
and the air intake lever to “FRESH AIR”,
the temperature control lever/knob to the
desired temperature position, and the fan
switch to the desired fan speed position.
Unless the temperature control lever is in
the fully “COOL” 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.
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Defrosting/Warm Feet
Move the function lever/knob to “HEAT &
DEFROST” and the air intake lever to
“FRESH AIR”, the temperature control lever
/knob to the desired temperature position,
and the fan switch to “HIGH”. When the
windscreen has become clear, move the fan
switch to the desired fan speed position.
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Defrosting
Move the function lever/knob to “DEFROST”
and the air intake lever to “FRESH AIR”,
the temperature control lever/knob to the
desired temperature position, and the fan
switch to “HIGH” Moving the temperature
control lever/knob to a higher temperature
position increases defrosting efficiency.
When the windscreen has become clear,
move the fan switch to the desired fan
speed position.
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
(if equipped)If your vehicle is equipped with air
conditioner, it has an A/C button located on
the heater control panel. The air conditioning
system can be used to provide cooling and
dehumidifying, as described below. To turn
on the air conditioning system, push in the
A/C button and move the fan switch to a
position other than “OFF”. An indicator light
will come on when the air conditioning
system is on. To turn off the air conditioning
system, push the A/C button 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.
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(ALTO / ALTO K10)
SYSTEM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSNormal Cooling (using outside air)
Push in the A/C button, move the function
lever/knob to "VENTILATION", the air
intake lever to “FRESH AIR”, the
temperature control lever/knob to the
“COOL” position, and the fan switch to the
desired fan speed position. Moving the fan
switch to a higher fan speed position
increases cooling efficiency.
If the ambient temperature is high enough
to cause insufficient cooling, use the "Quick
Cooling" as following.
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(ALTO / ALTO K10)
Quick Cooling (Using recirculated air)
The lever/knob settings are the same as for
normal cooling except you move the air
intake lever to “RECIRCULATED AIR”. If
you use this cooling method for a extended
period of time, the air in the vehicle can
become contaminated. Therefore, you
should occasionally move the air intake
lever to “FRESH AIR”.NOTE: If your vehicle has been left in the sun with
the windows closed, it will cool faster if youopen the windows briefly while you operatethe air conditioner with the air intake leverat “FRESH AIR” and the fan at high speed.
Dehumidifying
Push in the A/C button, move the function
lever/knob to the desired function position,
the air intake lever to “FRESH AIR”, the
temperature control lever/knob to the desired
temperature position, and the fan switch to
the desired fan speed position.NOTE:
Because the air conditioner dehumidifies theair, turning it on will help keep the windowsclear, even when blowing heated air using
the DEMIST or HEATER & DEMISTfunctions.
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(ALTO / ALTO K10) 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 op-
timum 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 re-frigerant HFC-134a, commonly called “R-134a”. Only R-134a should be used in your
vehicle.
CAUTION
Using the wrong refrigerant may dam-
age your air conditioning system. Use
R-134a only. Do not mix or replace the
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EXHAUST GAS WARNING
with the engine running, make sure
the air intake lever is set to “FRESH
AIR” and the fan is at high speed.
Avoid operating the vehicle with the rearend door open. If it is necessary
to operate the vehicle with the
rearend door open, make sure all
the windows are closed and the fan
is at high speed with the air intake
lever set to "FRESH AIR".
To allow proper operation of your vehicle’s ventilation system, keep
the air inlet grille in front of the
windscreen clear of snow, leaves, or
other obstructions at all times.
Keep the exhaust tailpipe area clear of snow and other material to help
reduce the buildup of exhaust gases
under the vehicle. This is
particularly important when parked
in blizzard conditions.
Have the exhaust system inspected
periodically for damage and leaks.
Any damage or leaks should be
repaired immediately.
DAILY INSPECTION CHECKLIST
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Before driving:
1)
Make sure that windows, mirrors, lights,
and reflectors are clean and unobstructed.
2) Check the tyres.
3) Look for fluid and oil leaks.NOTE:
It is normal for water to drip from the air
conditioning system after use.4) Adjust the seat/head restraint.
5) Check the brake pedal and the parking brake lever.
6) Adjust the mirrors.
7) Make sure that you and passengers have properly fastened your seat belts.
8) Make sure that all warning lights come on as the key is turned to the “ON” or
“START” position.
9) Check all gauges.
10) Make sure that the brake fluid level warning light is off when the parking
brake is released with the engine
running.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLEAvoid breathing exhaust gases.
Exhaust gases contain carbon
monoxide, a potentially lethal gas that
is colourless and odourless. Since
carbon monoxide is difficult to detect
by itself, be sure to take the following
precautions to help prevent carbon
monoxide from entering your vehicle.
Do not leave the engine running ingarages or other confined areas.
Do not park with the engine running for a long period of time, even in an
open area. If it is necessary to sit
for a short time in a parked vehicle
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10176G-74EWINDSCREEN WASHER FLUIDCheck that there is washer fluid in the tank.
Refill it if necessary. Use a good quality
windscreen washer fluid, diluted with water
as necessary.Do not use “antifreeze” solution in the
windscreen washer reservoir. This can
severely impair visibility when sprayed
on the windscreen, and can also
damage your vehicle’s paint.
Damage may result if the washer
motor is operated whilst the fluid or
fluid nozzles are frozen or with no
fluid in the washer tank.
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AIR CLEANER
If the air cleaner is clogged with dust, there
will be greater intake resistance, resulting
in decreased power output and increased
fuel consumption.
Take out the air cleaner element after
unhooking the clamps shown in the
illustration. Blow off dust on air cleaner
element by compressed air. If the air
cleaner element appears to be dirty, replace
it with a new one.
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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