Operation Procedure for Refrigerant Charging
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Suzuki Aerio. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
- Your eyes should not be exposed to refrigerant (liquid).
Any liquid HFC-134a (R-134a) escaping by accident shows a temperature as low as approximately -6 °C (21.2 °F) below freezing point. Should liquid HFC-134a (R-134a) get into your eyes, it may cause a serious injury. To protect your eyes against such accident, it is necessary to always wear goggles. Should it occur that HFC-134a (R-134a) strikes your eyes, consult a doctor immediately.
- Do not use your hand to rub the affected eye(s). Instead, use quantities of fresh cold water to splash it over the affected area to gradually raise temperature of such area above freezing point.
- Obtain proper treatment as soon as possible from a doctor or eye specialist.
- Should the HFC-134a (R-134a) liquid come into contact with your skin, the affected area should be treated in the same manner as when skin is frostbitten or frozen.
- Refrigerant must not be handled near where welding or steam cleaning is performed.
- Refrigerant should be kept at a cold and dark place. It should never be stored where a high temperature is anticipated, e.g. where exposed to direct sun light, close to fire or inside vehicle (including trunk room).
- Avoid breathing fumes produced when HFC-134a (R-134a) is burned. Such fumes may be hazardous to health.
CAUTION:
Do not perform an additional refrigerant charging to A/C system. This cause it to overcharge.