2020 SUZUKI JIMNY Owners Manual

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
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(2) (3) (6) (1)
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(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
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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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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.

BI-LEVEL (d)
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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)
78RB05043
Temperature-controlled air comes out of the floor outlets and the side outlets, a small amount of air comes out of the wind­shield defroster outlets and also comes slightly out of the side defroster outlets.
HEAT & DEFROST (f)
78RB05044
Temperature-controlled air comes out of the floor outlets, the windshield defroster outlets, the side defroster outlets and the side outlets.
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Defrost switch (5)
(5)
78RB05045
Push the defrost switch (5) to turn on the defroster.
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DEFROST
78RB05046
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 operate and FRESH AIR mode will be selected automatically. In very cold weather, however, the air conditioning sys­tem will not operate.
Air conditioning switch (6)
(6)
78RB05047
The air conditioning switch (6) is used to turn on and off the air conditioning system only when the blower is on. To turn on the air conditioning system, push in the switch and "A/C" will appear in the display. To turn off_the air conditioning system, push in the switch again and "A/C" will go off.

System operating instructions
Automatic operation
78RB05048
You can let the climate control system work automatically. To set the system for fully-auto­matic operation, follow the procedure below.
1) Start the engine. 2) Push "AUTO" switch (8). 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. However, the air flow is not changed to DEFROST position auto­
matically.
NOTE: When the recirculated air mode is selected, the automatic operation system is deacti­vated even if you push ''AUTO" switch (8).
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You can use the air conditioning switch (6) 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 inside temperature below outside temperature.
To turn the climate control system off, push "OFF" switch (7).
NOTE: If ''AUTO" in the display blinks, there is a problem in the heating system and/or air conditioning system. You should have the system inspected by a SUZUKI dealer.
NOTE: To find the temperature at which you are most comfortable, start with the 22'C (72'F) or 25'C (75'F) setting. (the tem­perature vary depending on vehicle specifications.). If you turn the temperature selector (1) until "HI" or "LO" appears on the display, the climate control system will operate at maximum heating or cooling 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 cooled 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. If the windshield and/or the front door windows are fogged, push the defrost switch (5) to turn on the defroster, or push the air flow selector (4) to change the air flow to HEAT & DEFROST posi­tion to defog the windows. To return the blower speed selector (2), air intake selector (3), and air flow selec­tor (4) to automatic operation, push ''AUTO" switch (8).
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Be careful not to cover the interior tem­perature sensor (10) located between the steering wheel and the climate control panel, or the solar sensor (11) located at the top of the passenger's side dashboard. These sensors are used by the automatic system to regulate temperature.
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Manual operation You can manually control the climate con­trol system. Set the selectors to the desired positions.
NOTE: If you need maximum defrosting: push the defrost switch (5) to turn on the defroster (the air conditioning system will operate and FRESH AIR mode will be selected automatically},
set the blower speed selector to high, adjust the temperature selector to "HI" indication on the display, and adjust the side outlets so the air blows on the side windows.
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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. Have this job done by a SUZUKI dealer as the lower glove box must be lowered for this job.
(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.
NOTICE
Using the wrong refrigerant may damage your air conditioning sys­tem. Use R-1234yf only. Do not mix or replace the R-1234yfwith 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.