2018 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA air conditioning

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
54P00-01E
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 opti-
mum 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.
Your air conditioner is equipped with air fil-
ters. Clean or replace them as specified in
“Maintenance schedule” in “INSPECTION
AND MAINTENANCE” section. Have this
job done by your SUZUKI dealer as the
lower glove box must be lowered for this
job.
(For EU countries)
NOTE:
Your vehicle uses the air conditioning
refrigerant HFO-1234yf, commonly called
R-1234yf. R-1234yf replaced R-134a for
automotive applications. Other refriger-
ants are available, but only R-1234yf
should be used in your vehicle.(Except for EU countries)
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 recy-
cled R-12, but only R-134a should be used
in your vehicle.
Radio antenna
Ty p e A
63J055
Ty p e B
61MM0A113
NOTICE
Using the wrong refrigerant may
damage your air conditioning sys-
tem. Use R-1234yf only. Do not mix or
replace the R-1234yf with other refrig-
erants.
NOTICE
Using the wrong refrigerant may
damage your air conditioning sys-
tem. Use R-134a only. Do not mix or
replace the R-134a with other refrig-
erants.
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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60G410
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Maintenance schedule ........................................................ 7-2
Drive belt .............................................................................. 7-20
Engine oil and filter ............................................................. 7-20
Engine coolant .................................................................... 7-26
Air cleaner ............................................................................ 7-28
Spark plugs .......................................................................... 7-29
Gear oil ................................................................................. 7-30
Clutch pedal ......................................................................... 7-32
Fuel filter (diesel engine) .................................................... 7-33
Brakes .................................................................................. 7-33
Steering ................................................................................ 7-35
Tires ...................................................................................... 7-36
Battery .................................................................................. 7-39
Fuses .................................................................................... 7-41
Headlight aiming ................................................................. 7-44
Bulb replacement ................................................................ 7-45
Wiper blades ........................................................................ 7-55
Windshield washer fluid ..................................................... 7-59
Air conditioning system ..................................................... 7-59

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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Drive belt
Check that the drive belt tension is correct.
If the belt is too loose, insufficient battery
charging, engine overheating, poor power
steering, poor air conditioning, or exces-
sive belt wear can result. When you press
the belt with your thumb midway between
the pulleys, there should be a deflection
according to the following chart.
The belts should also be examined to
ensure that they are not damaged.
If you need to replace or adjust the belt
have it done by your SUZUKI dealer.(For gasoline engine model)
61MS2A003
Drive belt deflection (100 N (10 kg, 22
lbs) press)
(a) 6.5 - 7.9 mm (0.26 - 0.31 in.)
(b) 4.8 - 6.2 mm (0.19 - 0.24 in.)
(c) 7 - 8 mm (0.28 - 0.31 in.)
(For diesel engine model)
The drive belts tension is adjusted auto-
matically.
Engine oil and filter
Specified oil
(For gasoline engine model)
68LM20702
(1) Preferred
Check that the engine oil you use comes
under the quality classification as listed
below:
• ACEA A1/B1, A3/B3, A3/B4, A5/B5
• API SL, SM, SN
• ILSAC GF-3, GF-4, GF-5
Select the appropriate oil viscosity accord-
ing to the above chart.
WA R N I N G
When the engine is running, keep
hands, hair, clothing, tools, etc. away
from the moving fan and drive belts.
(1) Front (2) Rear
(3) Generator (4) Water pump
(5) Air conditioner compressor
(6) Idler pulley
(3)(b)(4)
(1) (2)
(a)
(c)(5)
(6)
C
Fo o-30
-22-20
10W-40
-4-10
14 32 50 68 86 104010203040
10W-30(1)
0W-20
5W-30

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Windshield washer fluid
80JM078
66J116
Check that there is washer fluid in the tank
by looking at the washer fluid level gauge
which is attached to the cap of the washer
fluid tank. If the fluid level is near empty,
refill it. Use a good quality windshield
washer fluid, diluted with water as neces-
sary.Air conditioning system
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 opti-
mum 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.
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
Do not use anti-freeze solution in the
windshield washer reservoir. This
can severely impair visibility when
sprayed on the windshield, and also
damage your vehicle’s paint.
NOTICE
Damage may result if the washer
motor is operated with no fluid in the
washer tank.

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INDEX
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INDEX
Symbols
“ENG A-STOP OFF” light .................................................. 2-101
“ENG A-STOP” indicator light .......................................... 2-101
Numerics
4WD warning light ............................................................... 2-98
A
Accelerator pedal................................................................. 3-12
Accessory socket .................................................................. 5-8
Adding coolant..................................................................... 7-27
AIR BAG light .............................................................. 2-51, 2-93
Air cleaner ............................................................................ 7-28
Air conditioning system ...................................................... 7-59
AM/FM CD PLAYER ............................................................. 5-40
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ................................... 3-75, 3-77
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ..................... 2-91
Anti-theft feature .................................................................. 5-83
Assist grips .......................................................................... 5-11
Audio system ....................................................................... 5-40
Automatic headlight leveling system warning light ......... 2-97
Automatic heating and air conditioning system
(climate control) ................................................................... 5-32
Automatic light operation ................................................. 2-104
Average fuel consumption.................................................. 2-67
Average speed ..................................................................... 2-67
B
Battery .................................................................................. 7-39
Battery replacement ................................................... 2-14, 7-39
Bluetooth
® audio ................................................................. 5-78
Bluetooth® hands-free......................................................... 5-70Brake assist system............................................................. 3-75
Brake fluid............................................................................. 7-33
Brake pedal ..................................................................3-12, 7-34
Brake system warning light ................................................ 2-90
Brakes ................................................................................... 7-33
Braking .................................................................................. 3-74
Brightness control ............................................................... 2-65
Built date ............................................................................... 12-1
Bulb replacement ................................................................. 7-45
C
Cargo net hooks ................................................................... 5-17
Catalytic converter ................................................................. 4-1
Central door locking system ................................................. 2-3
Changing engine oil and filter............................................. 7-23
Changing wheels.................................................................... 8-4
Charging light ....................................................................... 2-93
Chassis serial number ......................................................... 10-1
Child restraint ..............................................................2-40, 12-1
Child restraint system ......................................................... 2-40
Child restraint systems ....................................................... 2-37
Child-proof locks (rear door) ................................................ 2-5
Clock ............................................................................2-67, 5-15
Clutch pedal.................................................................3-12, 7-32
Coat hooks............................................................................ 5-11
Compact spare tire............................................................... 7-38
Coolant level check.............................................................. 7-27
Coolant replacement............................................................ 7-28
Corrosion prevention............................................................. 9-1
Cruise control ....................................................................... 3-42
Cup holder and storage area .............................................. 5-13

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INDEX
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Fuel gauge ............................................................................ 2-64
Fuel pump labeling .............................................................. 12-4
Fuel recommendation .................................................. 1-1, 12-3
Full wheel cover ..................................................................... 8-5
Fuses .................................................................................... 7-41
Fuses in engine compartment ............................................ 7-41
Fuses under dashboard ...................................................... 7-43
G
Gasoline containing MTBE ................................................. 12-4
Gasoline engine ..................................................................... 1-1
Gasoline-ethanol blends .............................................. 1-1, 12-4
Gasoline-methanol blends ........................................... 1-1, 12-4
Gear oil ................................................................................. 7-30
Gear oil change .................................................................... 7-32
Gear oil level check ............................................................. 7-31
Gearshift indicator ...................................................... 2-71, 3-21
Glove box ............................................................................. 5-12
Glove box light .............................................................. 5-6, 7-55
Glow plug indicator light................................................... 2-100
H
Hazard warning switch ...................................................... 2-110
Head restraints............................................................ 2-23, 2-26
Headlight leveling switch .................................................. 2-108
Heated rear window switch / heated outside
rearview mirror switch ...................................................... 2-115
Heating and air conditioning system ................................. 5-23
Heating system .................................................................... 5-25
Highway driving ..................................................................... 4-3
Hill descent control indicator light..................................... 2-92
Hill descent control switch ................................................. 3-80
Hill descent control system ................................................ 3-79Hill hold control system ...................................................... 3-82
Horn ..................................................................................... 2-115
How ABS works.................................................................... 3-76
I
Ignition key reminder ............................................................. 2-2
Ignition switch ........................................................................ 3-3
Illumination indicator light .................................................. 2-98
Immobilizer system ................................................................ 2-1
Immobilizer/keyless push start system warning light ...... 2-94
Improving fuel economy........................................................ 4-2
Information display ........................................... 2-66, 3-43, 3-46
Inside rearview mirror.......................................................... 2-20
Installation of child restraint with top tether ..................... 2-47
Installation of radio frequency transmitters ...................... 5-39
Installation with ISOFIX type anchorages.......................... 2-46
Installation with lap-shoulder seat belts ............................ 2-45
Instantaneous fuel consumption ........................................ 2-67
Instrument cluster ................................................................ 2-63
Instrument panel pocket...................................................... 5-14
Interior light ...................................................................5-5, 7-54
Interior workable area for engine starting ........................... 3-9
J
Jacking instructions .............................................................. 8-1
Jump-starting instructions.................................................... 8-8
K
Keyless entry system transmitter................................2-6, 2-13
Keyless push start system .................................................... 3-6
Keyless push start system remote controller ..............2-6, 2-7
Keys......................................................................................... 2-1
L
Lap-shoulder belt ................................................................. 2-30

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INDEX
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Lap-shoulder belt with detachable connector .................. 2-31
License plate light ............................................................... 7-52
Light reminder buzzer ....................................................... 2-106
Lighting control lever ........................................................ 2-102
Lighting operation ............................................................. 2-102
Listening to a CD ................................................................. 5-57
Listening to an iPod
®.......................................................... 5-67
Listening to an MP3/WMA/AAC disc .................................. 5-60
Listening to files stored in a USB device .......................... 5-64
Listening to the radio ................................................. 5-50, 5-52
Low fuel warning light ......................................................... 2-95
Low tire pressure warning light ................................ 2-88, 3-83
Luggage compartment .......................................................... 5-7
Luggage compartment board ............................................. 5-18
Luggage compartment cover ............................................. 5-18
Luggage compartment hooks ............................................ 5-16
Luggage compartment pocket ........................................... 5-15
Luggage restraint loops ...................................................... 5-17
M
Main beam (high beam) indicator light .............................. 2-98
Maintenance schedule .......................................................... 7-2
Malfunction indicator light .................................................. 2-94
Manual heating and air conditioning system .................... 5-27
Manual transaxle.................................................................. 3-19
Manual transaxle oil ............................................................ 7-30
Master warning indicator light.......................................... 2-102
Mirrors .................................................................................. 2-20
O
Odometer .............................................................................. 2-71
Oil change request light ...................................................... 2-99
Oil filter replacement ........................................................... 7-24Oil level check ...................................................................... 7-21
Oil life .................................................................................... 2-67
Oil pressure light.................................................................. 2-92
Open door warning light...................................................... 2-94
Outside rearview mirror folding switch ............................. 2-21
Outside rearview mirrors..................................................... 2-20
Overhead console ................................................................ 5-12
P
Parking brake ....................................................................... 7-35
Parking brake lever .............................................................. 3-10
Parking sensors ................................................................... 3-64
Pedal...................................................................................... 3-11
Pinching prevention function ............................................. 2-19
Power-assisted brakes ........................................................ 3-74
R
Radar brake support system............................................... 3-47
Radar brake support system indicator light ...................... 2-96
Radar brake support system OFF indicator light.............. 2-96
Radio antenna ...................................................................... 5-38
RDS (Radio Data System).................................................... 5-54
Rear bottle holder ................................................................ 5-14
Rear combination light ........................................................ 7-50
Rear differential oil............................................................... 7-30
Rear fog light indicator light ............................................... 2-97
Rear seat belt guide ............................................................. 2-36
Rear seats ............................................................................. 2-24
Rear window wiper/washer switch ................................... 2-113
Rearview camera .................................................................. 3-71
Refill with oil and oil leakage check ................................... 7-26
Refilling ................................................................................. 7-22
Remote audio controls ........................................................ 5-81