Section 1 (Manual A/C-Heater Systems): Operation: Compressor
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Suzuki Vitara, 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 2000 Suzuki Vitara, and 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The compressor compresses low pressure refrigerant vapor into high pressure, high temperature vapor. When compressor (magnetic) clutch is activated, compressor continuously pumps refrigerant through A/C system.