2015 Suzuki Ertiga 7
2015 Suzuki Ertiga 7
2015 Suzuki Ertiga 7
5 mm
OWNER’S MANUAL
ERTIGA
Keep With Vehicle At All Times.
Contains Important Information
On Safety, Operation & Maintenance.
99011-60MK1-14E
Part No. 99011-60MK1-14E July, 2015 Printed in Indonesia
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This owner’s manual applies to the ERTIGA series.
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FOREWORD IMPORTANT
This manual should be considered a per- All information in this manual is based WARNING/ CAUTION/NOTICE/
manent part of the vehicle and should on the latest product information avail- NOTE
remain with the vehicle when resold or oth- able at the time of publication. Due to Please read this manual and follow its
erwise transferred to a new owner or oper- improvements or other changes, there instructions carefully. To emphasize spe-
ator. Please read this manual carefully may be discrepancies between informa- cial information, the symbol and the
before operating your new SUZUKI and tion in this manual and your vehicle. words WARNING, CAUTION, NOTICE
review the manual from time to time. It SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION and NOTE have special meanings. Pay
contains important information on safety, reserves the right to make production particular attention to messages high-
operation and maintenance. changes at any time, without notice and lighted by these signal words:
without incurring any obligation to
make the same or similar changes to WARNING
vehicles previously built or sold.
Indicates a potential hazard that
This vehicle may not comply with stan- could result in death or serious
dards or regulations of other countries. injury.
Before attempting to register this vehi-
cle in any other country, check all appli-
cable regulations and make any CAUTION
necessary modifications. Indicates a potential hazard that
could result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a potential hazard that
could result in vehicle damage.
NOTE:
Indicates special information to make
maintenance easier or instructions clearer.
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MODIFICATION WARNING
WARNING
Do not modify this vehicle. Modifica-
tion could adversely affect safety,
handling, performance, or durability
and may violate governmental regula-
tions. In addition, damage or perfor-
mance problems resulting from
modification may not be covered
under warranty.
75F135
NOTICE
The circle with a slash in this manual
Improper installation of mobile com-
means “Don’t do this” or “Don’t let this hap-
pen”. munication equipment such as cellu-
lar telephones or CB (Citizen’s Band)
radios may cause electronic interfer-
ence with your vehicle’s ignition sys-
tem, resulting in vehicle performance
problems. Consult your SUZUKI
dealer or qualified service technician
for advice on installing such mobile
communication equipment.
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing SUZUKI and welcome to our growing family. Your choice was a wise one; SUZUKI products are a great value
that will give you years of driving pleasure.
This Owner’s Manual was prepared to help you have a safe, enjoyable, and trouble-free experience with your SUZUKI. In it you will learn
about the vehicle’s operation, its safety features and maintenance requirements. Please read it carefully before operating your vehicle.
Afterwards, keep this Manual in the glove box for future reference.
Should you resell the vehicle, please leave this Manual with it for the next owner.
In addition to the Owner’s Manual, the other booklets provided with your SUZUKI explain the vehicle’s warranties. We recommend you
read them as well to familiarize yourself with this important information.
When planning the regular scheduled maintenance of your SUZUKI, we recommend you visit your local SUZUKI dealership. Their fac-
tory-trained technicians will provide the best possible service and use only genuine SUZUKI parts and accessories.
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RECOMMENDATION OF GENUINE SUZUKI PARTS AND ACCESSORIES USE
SUZUKI strongly recommends the use of genuine SUZUKI parts and accessories. Genuine SUZUKI parts and accessories are built to
the highest standards of quality and performance, and are designed to fit your vehicle’s exact specifications.
A wide variety of non-genuine replacement parts and accessories for SUZUKI vehicles are currently available in the market. Using these
parts and accessories can affect the vehicle performance and shorten its useful life. Therefore, installation of non-genuine SUZUKI parts
and accessories is not covered under warranty.
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SERVICE STATION GUIDE
1. Fuel (see section 1)
2. Engine hood (see section 5)
3. Tire changing tools (see section 8)
4. Engine oil dipstick <Yellow>
(see section 7)
5. Automatic transaxle fluid dipstick 9
<Red> (see section 7)
6. Engine coolant (see section 7) 3
7
7. Windshield washer fluid 2 1
(see section 7)
8. Battery (see section 7)
9. Tire pressure (see Tire Information 4
2
Label on driver’s door lock pillar)
10. Spare tire (see section 7) 5 10
6 8
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MEMO
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TABLE OF CONTENTS FUEL RECOMMENDATION 1
BEFORE DRIVING 2
DRIVING TIPS 4
EMERGENCY SERVICE 8
APPEARANCE CARE 9
GENERAL INFORMATION 10
SPECIFICATIONS 11
INDEX 12
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ILLUSTRATED TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXTERIOR
1. Rear Window Wiper (P.2-57)
2. High-mount Stop Light (if equipped)
(P.7-30)
3. Radio Antenna (P.5-6)
4. Engine Hood (P.5-38) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
5. Headlight (P.2-52, 7-27)
6. Windshield Wiper (P.2-55)
7. Fuel Filler Cap (P.5-37)
8. Parking Sensor (if equipped) (P.3-12)
9. License Plate Light (P.7-30)
10. Tailgate (P.2-4)
11. Rear Combination Light (P.7-30)
12. Front Fog Light (if equipped)
(P.2-54, 7-29)
13. Outside Rearview Mirror (P.2-13)
14. Door Locks (P.2-2)
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
EXAMPLE
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INTERIOR
1. Inside Rearview Mirror (P.2-13) 5. Overhead Rear Air Conditioning Sys- 9. Front Seats (P.2-14)
2. Interior Light (P.5-40, 7-27) tem (if equipped) (P.5-3) 10. Parking Brake Lever (P.3-5)
3. Sun Visor (P.5-39) 6. Assist Grips (P.5-42) 11. Rear Seats (P.2-16)
4. Electric Mirrors Control Switch (P.2-13)/ 7. Seat Belts (P.2-21)
Electric Window Controls (P.2-10) 8. Gearshift Lever (P.3-9)
EXAMPLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2
8 9 10 11 7 11
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
1. Front Air Bags (P.2-33)
2. Audio (if equipped) (P.5-7)
3. Hazard Warning Switch (P.2-55)
4. Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever
(P.2-55)/Rear Window Wiper and
Washer Switch (P.2-57)
5. Instrument Cluster (P.2-38) 1 2 3 4 5 1 6
6. Lighting Control Lever (P.2-52)/
Turn Signal Control Lever (P.2-54)
7. Glove Box (P.5-43)
8. Air Conditioning System (P.5-1)
9. Accessory Socket (P.5-41)
10. Universal Serial Bus (USB) Socket
(if equipped) (P.5-42)
11. Remote Audio Controls (if equipped)
(P.5-30)
12. Tilt Steering Lock Lever (P.2-57)
13. Ignition Switch (P.3-3)
14. Parking Sensor Switch (if equipped)
(P.3-15)
15. Engine Hood Release Handle
(P.5-38)
16. Fuse Box (P.7-23)
17. Front Fog Light Switch (if equipped)
(P.2-54) 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
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FUEL RECOMMENDATION 1
Fuel Recommendation ........................................................ 1-1
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NOTICE
EXAMPLE The fuel tank has an air space to
60MK040 allow for fuel expansion in hot
If your vehicle is not fitted with a restrictor weather. If you continue to add fuel
in the fuel filler pipe then you may use after the filler nozzle has automati-
leaded or unleaded gasoline with an cally shut off or an initial blowback
octane number (RON) of 85 or higher. occurs, the air chamber will become
Note, it is preferable to use unleaded gas- full. Exposure to heat when fully
oline. fuelled in this manner will result in
leakage due to fuel expansion. To
If your vehicle is fitted with a restrictor in prevent such fuel leakage, stop filling
the fuel filler pipe then you must use after the filler nozzle has automati-
unleaded gasoline with an octane number cally shut off, or when using an alter-
(RON) of 91 or higher (or RON of 95 or native non-automatic system, initial
higher if it is stated on the fuel filler lid). vent blowback occurs.
These vehicles are also identified by a
label attached near the fuel filler pipe that
states: “UNLEADED FUEL ONLY”, “NUR
UNVERBLEITES BENZIN”, “ENDAST
BLYFRI BENSIN” or “SOLO GASOLINA
SIN PLOMO”.
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BEFORE DRIVING
Keys ...................................................................................... 2-1
Door Locks .......................................................................... 2-2 2
Keyless Entry System Transmitter (if equipped) ............. 2-5
Theft Deterrent Alarm System (if equipped) ..................... 2-7
Windows .............................................................................. 2-10
Mirrors .................................................................................. 2-13
Front Seats .......................................................................... 2-14
Rear Seats ............................................................................ 2-16
Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems ........................... 2-21
Supplemental Restraint System (air bags) ....................... 2-32
Instrument Cluster .............................................................. 2-38
Warning and Indicator Lights ............................................ 2-40
Speedometer ....................................................................... 2-45
Tachometer (if equipped) ................................................... 2-45
60G404 Fuel Gauge ........................................................................... 2-46
Temperature Gauge ............................................................ 2-46
Brightness Control .............................................................. 2-47
Information Display ............................................................. 2-48
Lighting Control Lever ........................................................ 2-52
Front Fog Light Switch (if equipped) ................................ 2-54
Turn Signal Control Lever .................................................. 2-54
Hazard Warning Switch ...................................................... 2-55
Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever ................................ 2-55
Tilt Steering Lock Lever ..................................................... 2-57
Horn ...................................................................................... 2-58
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(1)
(3)
74LHT0201
(4)
(1) LOCK
60B008 (2) UNLOCK
(1) UNLOCK To lock a door from inside the vehicle, turn
(2) LOCK the lock knob forward. Turn the lock knob
(3) Front rearward to unlock the door.
(4) Rear
To lock a rear door from outside the vehi-
To lock a front door from outside the vehi- cle, turn the lock knob forward and close
cle: the door. You do not need to pull and hold
the door handle as you close the door.
• Insert the key and turn the top of the key
toward the front of the vehicle, or
NOTE:
• Turn the lock knob forward, then pull and
Be sure to hold the door handle when you
hold the door handle as you close the
close a locked front door, or the door will
door.
not remain locked.
To unlock a front door from outside the
vehicle, insert the key and turn the top of
the key toward the rear of the vehicle.
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(3)
(1)
(4)
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54G294 (1) LOCK
(2) UNLOCK (1) LOCK
(1) UNLOCK (2) UNLOCK
(2) LOCK
(3) Front You can also lock or unlock all doors by
depressing the front or rear of the switch, Each of the rear doors is equipped with a
(4) Rear child-proof lock which can be used to help
respectively.
prevent unwanted opening of the door
You can lock and unlock all doors (includ- from inside the vehicle. When the lock
ing the tailgate) simultaneously by using NOTE:
lever is in the “LOCK” position (1), the rear
the key in the driver’s door lock. If your vehicle is equipped with the keyless
door can only be opened from outside.
entry system, you can also lock or unlock
To lock all doors simultaneously, insert the key When the lock lever is in the “UNLOCK”
all doors by operating the transmitter.
in the driver’s door lock and turn the top of the position (2), the rear door can be opened
Refer to “Keyless Entry System Transmit-
key toward the front of the vehicle once. from inside or outside.
ter” in this section.
To unlock all doors simultaneously, insert the
key in the driver’s door lock and turn the top of
WARNING
the key toward the rear of the vehicle twice. Be sure to place the child-proof lock
in the “LOCK” position whenever
To unlock the driver’s door only, insert the key
children are seated in the rear.
in that door lock and turn the top of the key
toward the rear of the vehicle once.
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Tailgate Type 1
WARNING
Always make sure that the tailgate is
closed and latched securely. Com-
pletely closing the tailgate helps pre-
vent occupants from being thrown
from the vehicle in the event of an
accident. Completely closing it also (1)
helps keep exhaust gases from enter-
ing the vehicle.
(2)
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2) Push open the tailgate from inside by
pushing up on the emergency lever (2)
You can lock and unlock the tailgate by
using a flat blade screwdriver or the
using the key in the driver’s door lock.
jack handle. The tailgate will be latched
To open the tailgate, pull up and hold the again by closing the tailgate simply.
tailgate handle (1) and lift the tailgate.
If the tailgate cannot be unlatched by pull-
If you cannot unlatch the tailgate by pulling ing up the tailgate handle (1), have the
up the tailgate handle (1) due to a dis- vehicle inspected by your SUZUKI dealer.
charged battery or malfunction, follow the
procedures below to unlatch the tailgate CAUTION
from inside the vehicle.
• To avoid injury, do not use your fin-
1) Fold the 3rd row seat forward for easier ger to push the emergency lever.
access. Refer to “Folding Rear Seats” • Make sure there is no one near the
section for details on how to fold the 3rd tailgate when pushing open the tail-
row seat forward. gate from inside the vehicle.
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(1)
NOTE:
If no door is opened within about 30 sec-
(2)
onds after the “UNLOCK” button (2) is
60MK047 operated, the doors will automatically lock
To open the tailgate, insert the key and again.
81A184
turn it clockwise to unlatch and lift the tail-
gate. (1) “LOCK” button NOTE:
(2) “UNLOCK” button • The maximum operating distance of the
NOTICE keyless entry system transmitter is about
You can lock or unlock all doors (including 5 m (16 ft.), but this can vary depending
Do not use the key to lift up the tail- the tailgate) simultaneously by operating on the surroundings, especially near
gate, or the key may break off in the the transmitter near the vehicle. other transmitting devices such as radio
lock. towers or CB (Citizen’s Band) radios.
• To lock the doors, push the “LOCK” but- • The door locks cannot be operated with
ton (1) once. the transmitter, if the ignition key is
• To unlock only the driver’s door, push the inserted in the ignition switch.
“UNLOCK” button (2) once. • When any door is open, the door locks
• To unlock other doors, push the can be operated only unlock with the
“UNLOCK” button (2) once again. transmitter.
• If you lose one of the transmitters, ask
The turn signal lights will flash once when your SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible
the doors are locked. for a replacement. Be sure to have your
dealer program the new transmitter code
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How to arm the theft deterrent alarm NOTE: How to stop the alarm
system (when enabled) • To prevent the alarm from being acci- Should the alarm be triggered accidentally,
Lock the doors using the keyless entry dentally triggered, avoid arming it while turn the ignition switch to “ON” position.
system transmitter. The theft deterrent light anyone remains inside the vehicle. The The alarm will then stop.
(1) will start blinking, and the theft deter- alarm will be triggered if any person
rent alarm system will be armed in about inside unlocks a door by operating the NOTE:
20 seconds. lock lever or power door locking switch. • Even after the alarm has stopped, if you
While the system is being armed, the indi- • The theft deterrent alarm system is not lock the doors using the keyless entry
cator continues to blink at approximately 2- armed when all doors are locked using system transmitter, the theft deterrent
second intervals. the key from outside, or using the door alarm system will be rearmed with a
lock levers or the power door locking delay of about 20 seconds.
switch from inside. • If you disconnect the battery while the
• If any of the doors is not operated within theft deterrent alarm system is in the
approximately 30 seconds after the armed condition or the alarm is actually
doors have been unlocked using the in operation, the alarm will be triggered
keyless entry system transmitter, the or re-triggered when the battery is then
doors are automatically locked again. At reconnected, although, in the latter case,
the same time, the theft deterrent alarm the alarm remains stopped for the period
system is armed if the system is in the between disconnection and reconnec-
enabled state. tion of the battery.
(1) • Even after the alarm has stopped at the
How to disarm the theft deterrent alarm end of the predetermined operation time,
system it will be triggered again if any door is
Simply unlock the doors using the keyless opened without disarming the theft
71LST0203 entry system transmitter. The theft deter- deterrent alarm system.
rent light will go out, indicating that the
theft deterrent alarm system is disarmed.
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Checking whether the alarm has been How to switch the state of the theft
triggered during parking deterrent alarm system EXAMPLE
If the alarm was triggered due to an unau- You can switch the theft deterrent alarm
thorized entry into the vehicle and you then system from the enabled state to the dis- (3)
turn the ignition switch to “ON” position, abled state, and vice versa, using the fol- (2)
the theft deterrent light will blink rapidly for lowing method.
about 8 seconds and a buzzer will beep 4 (4)
times during this period. If this happens,
check whether your vehicle has been bro- (3)
ken into while you were away from it. (2)
(2) UNLOCK
When enabled (factory setting) (3) LOCK
When the system is enabled, it causes the
hazard warning lights to flash for about 40
seconds if any of the alarm trigger condi- EXAMPLE
tions is met. The system also causes the 58MST0204
(6)
interior buzzer to beep intermittently for (5)
about 10 seconds, which is followed by
intermittent sounding of the horn for about
30 seconds. EXAMPLE
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The theft deterrent light continues to blink
during this time.
When disabled
When the system is disabled, it stays dis-
armed even if you perform any system
arming operation.
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1) With the ignition switch in the “ON” Every time you perform the series of the Windows
position, close all the doors and turn the above steps, the state of the theft deterrent
lock knob (1) on the driver’s door in the alarm system changes from the currently Electric Window Controls
unlocking direction (2) (rearward). Turn selected one to the other. You can check The electric windows can only be operated
the knob on the lighting control lever to whether the system is enabled or disabled when the ignition switch is in the “ON”
the OFF position (5). by the number of interior buzzer beeps at position.
the end of the procedure as follows.
NOTE: Driver’s side
All operations included in the following System state Number of beeps
steps 2) and 3) must be completed within EXAMPLE
15 seconds.
Disabled Once
2) Turn the knob on the lighting control (1)
lever to the position (6) and then to (3)
the OFF position (5). Repeat this oper- Enabled 4 times
ation 4 times with the control finally
lever set to the OFF position. NOTE:
3) Push the lock end (3) (forward end) of • You cannot disable the theft deterrent
the power door lock switch (4) to lock (2)
alarm system while it is in the armed
the doors, and then the unlock end (2) condition. (4)
(backward end) to unlock the doors. • If you fail to complete the operations in
Repeat these operations 3 times and step 2) and 3) within 15 seconds, per- 60MK049
finally push the lock end of the switch. form the procedure again from the The driver’s door has a switch (1) to oper-
beginning. ate the driver’s window, and a switch (2) to
• Make sure all doors are closed when operate the front passenger’s window or
performing the above procedure. there are switches (3), (4), to operate the
rear right and left passenger windows,
respectively.
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OPEN
81A009
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To open a window, push the top part of the
The passenger’s door has a switch (5) to The driver’s door also has a lock switch for
switch and to close the window lift up the
operate the passenger’s window. the passenger’s windows. When you push
top part of the switch.
in the lock switch, the passenger’s win-
The driver’s window has an “auto-down” dows cannot be raised or lowered by oper-
feature for added convenience (at toll ating any of the switches (2), (3), (4) or (5).
booths or drive-through restaurants, for To restore normal operation, release the
example). This means you can open the lock switch by pushing again.
window without holding the window switch
in the “Down” position. Press the driver’s
window switch completely down and
release it. To stop the window before it
reaches the bottom, pull the switch up
briefly.
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60MK051 WARNING
The switch to control the electric mirrors is 71LST0207 To avoid excessive seat belt slack,
located on the driver’s door panel. You can which reduces the effectiveness of
adjust the mirrors when the ignition switch You can fold the mirrors when you park the the seat belts as a safety device,
is in the “ACC” or “ON” position. To adjust vehicle in a narrow space. When the igni- make sure that the seats are adjusted
the mirrors: tion switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position, before the seat belts are fastened.
push the folding switch (1) to fold and
1) Move the selector switch to the left or unfold the mirrors.
right to select the mirror you wish to Make sure the mirrors are completely
adjust. unfolded before you start driving.
2) Press the outer part of the switch that
corresponds to the direction in which CAUTION
you wish to move the mirror.
3) Return the selector switch to the center Moving mirrors can pinch and injure
position to help prevent unintended a hand. Do not allow any one’s hand
adjustment. to get near the mirrors when folding
and unfolding the mirrors.
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EXAMPLE EXAMPLE
60MH012
60MH011
If the driver’s seat is equipped with a seat
The adjustment lever for each front seat is height adjuster lever on the outboard side
located under the front of the seat. To of the seat, raise or lower the seat by pull-
adjust the seat position, pull up on the ing up or down the adjuster lever.
adjustment lever and slide the seat forward
or rearward.
After adjustment, try to move the seat for-
ward and rearward to ensure that it is
securely latched. EXAMPLE
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63J246 80JS082
Head restraints are designed to help To raise the front head restraint, pull
reduce the risk of neck injuries in the case upward on the restraint until it clicks. To
of an accident. Adjust the head restraint to lower the restraint, push down on the
the position which places the center of the restraint while holding in the lock lever. If a
head restraint closest to the top of your head restraint must be removed (for clean-
ears. If this is not possible for very tall pas- ing, replacement, etc.), push in the lock
sengers, adjust the head restraint as high lever and pull the head restraint all the way
as possible. out.
WARNING
• Never drive the vehicle with the
head restraints removed.
• Do not attempt to adjust the head
restraint while driving.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to recline the seat-
back to provide enough overhead clear-
ance to remove the head restraint.
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WARNING
• Never drive the vehicle with the
head restraints removed.
• Do not attempt to adjust the head
restraint while driving.
NOTE:
EXAMPLE It may be necessary to fold forward the
60MH017 seatback to provide enough overhead
60MH018
clearance to remove the head restraint.
The walk-in type seat can be moved to 3rd row seats (if equipped)
provide easy entry to and exit from the 3rd Adjust the head restraint to the position
row seats. You can move a walk-in seat by
which places the center of the head EXAMPLE
pulling up the lever on the outboard side of restraint closest to the top of your ears. If
the seatback and pushing the seatback this is not possible for very tall passengers,
forward. adjust the head restraint as high as possi-
ble.
WARNING
• After using the walk-in function, be
sure to return the folded seatback
to an upright position.
• Before returning a walk-in seat to
its normal seating position, make
sure that the feet of the passenger
in the 3rd row seat are out of the 60MK052
way.
• After returning the seat to its nor-
mal seating position, make sure it
is securely latched.
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To raise the rear head restraint, pull Folding Rear Seats 2) Lower the head restraint fully.
upward on the restraint until it clicks. To The rear seat of your vehicle can be folded 3) Store the seat belt buckles in the seat
lower the restraint, push down on the forward to provide additional cargo space. cushion slit.
restraint while holding in the lock lever. If a
head restraint must be removed (for clean- 2nd row seats EXAMPLE
ing, replacement, etc.), push in the lock
lever and pull the head restraint all the way To fold the 2nd row seat forward:
out. EXAMPLE
When installing a child restraint system,
raise the head restraint to the most upper
position.
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To return the seat to the normal position, 3rd row seats Type B
follow the procedure below.
To fold the 3rd row seat(s) forward: EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE 1) Lower the head restraint (if equipped)
fully.
2) Store the seat belt buckles in the seat
cushion slit.
NOTICE
For type B seat, store both of the seat
belt buckles in the seat cushion slit
before folding seat(s). This helps pre-
vent being dropped under the seat
cushion. 60MK054
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Type A (2)
(2)
EXAMPLE 60MK055
(1)
NOTICE
Do not pull the luggage flap (2) (if WARNING
equipped) or place any luggage when
Wear Your Seat Belts at All Times.
the luggage flap is pull toward rear.
Otherwise, the luggage flap (2) will be
damaged. WARNING
After returning the seat, try moving the An air bag supplements, or adds to,
(2)
seatback to make sure they are securely the frontal crash protection offered
60MK025
latched. by seat belts. The driver and all pas-
Raise the seatback until it locks into place. sengers must be properly restrained
by wearing seat belts at all times,
When you raise the seat from back of it, whether or not an air bag is mounted
pull the strap (1). at their seating position, to minimize
the risk of severe injury or death in
the event of a crash.
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as low as possible
across the hips
Above the pelvis Across the pelvis
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Lap-Shoulder Belt
WARNING WARNING Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
(Continued) (Continued) The seat belt has an emergency locking
• Never use the same seat belt on • For children, if the shoulder belt retractor (ELR), which is designed to lock
more than one occupant and never irritates the neck or face, move the the seat belt only during a sudden stop or
attach a seat belt over an infant or child closer to the center of the impact. It also may lock if you pull the belt
child being held on an occupant’s vehicle. across your body very quickly. If this hap-
lap. Such seat belt use could cause • Avoid contamination of seat belt pens, let the belt go back to unlock it, then
serious injury in the event of an webbing by polishes, oils, chemi- pull the belt across your body more slowly.
accident. cals, and particularly battery acid.
• Periodically inspect seat belt Cleaning may safely be carried out Safety reminder
assemblies for excessive wear and using mild soap and water. Sit up straight and
damage. Seat belts should be • Do not insert any items such as fully back
replaced if webbing becomes coins, clips, etc. into the seat belt
frayed, contaminated, or damaged buckles, and be careful not to spill
in any way. It is essential to replace liquids into these parts. If foreign
the entire seat belt assembly after it materials get into a seat belt Low on hips
has been worn in a severe impact, buckle, the seat belt may not work
even if damage to the assembly is properly.
not obvious. • All seatbacks should always be in
• Children age 12 and under should an upright position when driving,
ride properly restrained in the rear or seat belt effectiveness may be
seat. reduced. Seat belts are designed to
• Infants and small children should offer maximum protection when
never be transported unless they seatbacks are in the upright posi- 60A038
are properly restrained. Restraint tion.
systems for infants and small chil-
dren can be purchased locally and
should be used. Make sure that the
system you purchase meets appli-
cable safety standards. Read and
follow all the directions provided
by the manufacturer.
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60A040 60A039
To reduce the risk of sliding under the belt 60A036 To unfasten the seat belt, push the button
during a collision, position the lap portion on the buckle and retract the belt slowly
of the belt across your lap as low on your To fasten the seat belt, sit up straight and while attaching a hand to the belt or/and
hips as possible and adjust it to a snug fit well back in the seat, pull the latch plate the latch plate.
by pulling the shoulder portion of the belt attached to the seat belt across your body
upward through the latch plate. The length and press it straight into the buckle until
of the diagonal shoulder strap adjusts itself you hear a “click”.
to allow freedom of movement.
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Low on hips
60MH022 80J2008
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Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Shoulder Anchor Height Adjuster Seat Belt Hanger
(if equipped) (for 2nd row seats)
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE EXAMPLE
60MK026
64J198 60MH016
When the driver does not buckle his or her
Adjust the shoulder anchor height so that
seat belt with the ignition switch in the
the shoulder belt rides on the center of the NOTE:
“ON” position, the driver’s seat belt
outboard shoulder. To move upward, slide To enter to or exit from the 3rd row seat,
reminder light in the instrument cluster will
the anchor up. To move downward, slide hook the webbing of the outboard lap-
blink until the driver’s seat belt is buckled.
the anchor down while pulling the lock shoulder belt of 2nd row seat before mov-
knob out. After adjustment, make sure that ing the 2nd row seat.
The reminder will be automatically can-
celed when the driver’s seat belt is buckled the anchor is securely locked.
or the ignition switch is turned off.
WARNING
WARNING Be sure that the shoulder belt is posi-
tioned on the center of the outside
It is absolutely essential that the
shoulder. The belt should be away
driver and passengers wear their seat
from your face and neck, but not fall-
belts at all times. Persons who are
ing off your shoulder. Misadjustment
not wearing seat belts have a much
of the belt could reduce the effective-
greater risk of injury if an accident
ness of the safety belt in a crash.
occurs. Make a regular habit of buck-
ling your seat belt before putting the
key in the ignition.
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Periodically inspect the seat belts to make Infant restraint - rear seat only
sure they work properly and are not dam-
aged. Check the webbing, buckles, latch EXAMPLE
plates, retractors, anchorages, and guide
loops. Replace any seat belts which do not
work properly or are damaged.
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WARNING WARNING
If you install a child restraint system Children could be endangered in a
in the 2nd row seat, slide the seat crash if their child restraint systems
installed the child restraint system as are not properly secured in the vehi-
far back as possible. If you install a cle. When installing a child restraint
child restraint system in the 3rd row system, be sure to follow the instruc-
seat, slide the seat in front of the seat tions below. Be sure to secure the
installed a child restraint system child in the restraint system accord-
enough forward so that the child’s ing to the manufacturer’s instruc-
feet do not contact the front seat- tions.
back. These will help avoid injury to
the child in the event of an accident.
WARNING
65D608
In an accident or sudden stop, the
rear seat armrest (if equipped) could
fall forward. If there is a child in a
rear-facing child restraint in the cen-
ter seating position, the falling arm-
rest could injure the child. Make sure
the armrest is back in the seat when
not in use.
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Installation with Lap-Shoulder Seat Installation with a Lap Belt Seat Belt Pretensioner System
Belts EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
NOTICE and/or
60G132
63J269
Install your child restraint system accord-
ing to the instructions provided by the child
restraint system manufacturer. WARNING
This section of the owner’s manual
To lengthen or tighten the belt, refer to the describes your SUZUKI’s SEAT BELT
“Lap-belt” item in this “Seat Belts and PRETENSIONER SYSTEM. Please
Child Restraint Systems” section. After read and follow ALL these instruc-
making sure that the seat belt is securely tions carefully to minimize your risk
latched, try moving the child restraint sys- of severe injury or death.
80JC021
tem in all directions, to make sure it is
Install your child restraint system accord- securely installed. If you need to tighten To determine if your vehicle is equipped
ing to the instructions provided by the child the belt, pull the free end of the webbing. with a seat belt pretensioner system at the
restraint system manufacturer. front seating positions, check the label on
Make sure that the seat belt is securely the front seat belt at the bottom part. If the
latched. letters “p” and/or “PRE” appear as illus-
trated, your vehicle is equipped with the
Try to move the child restraint system in all seat belt pretensioner system. You can use
directions to make sure it is securely the pretensioner seat belts in the same
installed. manner as ordinary seat belts.
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Read this section and the “Supplemental service could result in unintended activa-
Restraint System (air bags)” section to Sit fully back in the seat; sit up straight; do tion of pretensioners or could render the
learn more about the pretensioner system. not lean forward or sideways. Adjust the pretensioner inoperative. Either of these
belt so the lap portion of the belt is worn two conditions may result in personal
The seat belt pretensioner system works low across the pelvis, not across the waist. injury.
with the SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT Please refer to the “Seat Adjustment” sec-
SYSTEM (Air Bags). The crash sensors tion and the instructions and precautions To prevent damage or unintended activa-
and the electronic controller of the air bag about the seat belts in this “Seat Belts and tion of the pretensioners, be sure the bat-
system also control the seat belt preten- Child Restraint Systems” section for details tery is disconnected and the ignition switch
sioners. The pretensioners are triggered on proper seat and seat belt adjustments. has been in the “LOCK” position for at
only when there is a frontal crash severe least 90 seconds before performing any
enough to trigger the air bags. For precau- Please note that the pretensioners along electrical service work on your SUZUKI.
tions and general information including with the air bags will activate in severe
servicing the pretensioner system, refer to frontal collisions. They are not designed to Do not touch pretensioner system compo-
the “Supplemental Restraint System (air activate in side impacts, rear impacts, roll- nents or wiring. The wires are wrapped
bags)” section in addition to this “Seat Belt overs, or minor frontal collisions. The pre- with yellow tape or yellow tubing, and the
Pretensioner System” section, and follow tensioners can be activated only once. If couplers are yellow. When scrapping your
all those precautions. the pretensioners are activated (that is, if SUZUKI, ask your SUZUKI dealer, body
the air bags are activated), have the pre- repair shop, or scrap yard for assistance.
The pretensioner is located in each front tensioner system serviced by an autho-
seat belt retractor. The pretensioner tight- rized SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible.
ens the seat belt so the belt fits the occu-
pant’s body more snugly in the event of a If the “AIR BAG” light on the instrument
frontal crash. The retractors will remain cluster does not blink or come on briefly
locked after the pretensioners are acti- when the ignition switch is turned to the
vated. Upon activation, some noise will “ON” position, stays on for more than 10
occur and some smoke may be released. seconds, or comes on while driving, the
These conditions are not harmful and do pretensioner system or the air bag system
not indicate a fire in the vehicle. may not work properly. Have both systems
inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer
The driver and all passengers must be as soon as possible.
properly restrained by wearing seat belts
at all times, whether or not a pretensioner Service on or around the pretensioner sys-
is equipped at their seating position, to tem components or wiring must be per-
minimize the risk of severe injury or death formed only by an authorized SUZUKI
in the event of a crash. dealer who is specially trained. Improper
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Supplemental Restraint
System (air bags) EXAMPLE
2
1
WARNING
This section of the owner’s manual
describes the protection provided by 5
your SUZUKI’s SUPPLEMENTAL 4
RESTRAINT SYSTEM (air bags).
Please read and follow ALL these
instructions carefully to minimize
your risk of severe injury or death in
the event of a collision.
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74LHT0217
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Frontal collision range Front air bags will not inflate dents. Remember, since an air bag
deploys only one time during an accident,
seat belts are needed to restrain occu-
pants from further movements during the
accident.
WARNING
An air bag supplements, or adds to,
60G032 65D236 the crash protection offered by seat
Front air bags are designed to inflate in Front air bags will probably not inflate belts. The driver and all passengers
severe frontal collisions. must be properly restrained by wear-
ing seat belts at all times, whether or
not an air bag is mounted at their
seating position, to minimize the risk
of severe injury or death in the event
of a crash.
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58MST0209
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How the System Works A seat belt helps keep you in the proper
In a frontal collision, the crash sensors will position for maximum protection when an WARNING
detect rapid deceleration, and if the con- air bag inflates. Adjust your seat as far
troller judges that the deceleration rep- back as possible while still maintaining • The driver should not lean over the
resents a severe frontal crash, the control of the vehicle. Sit fully back in your steering wheel. The front passen-
controller will trigger the inflators. The infla- seat; sit up straight; do not lean over the ger should not rest his or her body
tors inflate the appropriate air bags with steering wheel or dashboard. Please refer against the dashboard, or other-
nitrogen or argon gas. The inflated air to the “Seat Adjustment” section and the wise get too close to the dash-
bags provide a cushion for your head and “Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems” board. In these situations, the out-
upper body. The air bag inflates and in this section for details on proper seat of-position occupant would be too
deflates so quickly that you may not even and seat belt adjustments. close to an inflating air bag, and
realize that it has activated. The air bag will may suffer severe injury.
neither hinder your view nor make it harder • Do not attach any objects to, or
to exit the vehicle. place any objects over, the steering
wheel or dashboard. Do not place
Air bags must inflate quickly and forcefully any objects between the air bag
in order to reduce the chance of serious or and the driver or front passenger.
fatal injuries. However, an unavoidable These objects may interfere with air
consequence of the quick inflation is that bag operation or may be propelled
the air bag may irritate bare skin, such as by the air bag in the event of a
the facial area against a front air bag. Also, crash. Either of these conditions
upon inflation, a loud noise will occur and may cause severe injury.
some powder and smoke will be released.
These conditions are not harmful and do
not indicate a fire in the vehicle. Be aware,
however, that some air bag components 65D610
may be hot for a while after inflation.
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Note that even though your vehicle may be Servicing the air bag system Scrapping a vehicle that has an uninflated
moderately damaged in a collision, the col- If the air bags inflate, have the air bags air bag can be hazardous. Ask your dealer,
lision may not have been severe enough to and related components replaced by an body repair shop or scrap yard for help
trigger the air bags to inflate. If your vehicle authorized SUZUKI dealer as soon as pos- with disposal.
sustains ANY front-end or side damage, sible.
have the air bag system inspected by an
If your vehicle ever gets in deep water and
authorized SUZUKI dealer to ensure it is in
the driver’s floor is submerged, the air bag
proper working order.
controller could be damaged. If it does,
Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic have the air bag system inspected by the
module which records information about SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible.
the air bag system if the air bags deploy in
Special procedures are required for servic-
a crash. The module records information
ing or replacing an air bag. For that rea-
about overall system status, which sensors
son, only an authorized SUZUKI dealer
activated the deployment.
should be allowed to service or replace
your air bags. Please remind anyone who
services your SUZUKI that it has air bags.
Service on or around air bag components
or wiring must be performed only by an
authorized SUZUKI dealer. Improper ser-
vice could result in unintended air bag
deployment or could render the air bag
inoperative. Either of these two conditions
may result in severe injury.
To prevent damage or unintended inflation
of the air bag system, be sure the battery
is disconnected and the ignition switch has
been in the “LOCK” position for at least 90
seconds before performing any electrical
service work on your SUZUKI. Do not
touch air bag system components or wires.
The wires are wrapped with yellow tape or
yellow tubing, and the couplers are yellow
for easy identification.
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Instrument Cluster
1. Speedometer 4. Temperature gauge 7. Indicator selector knob
2. Tachometer (if equipped) 5. Information display 8. Warning and indicator lights
3. Fuel gauge 6. Trip meter selector knob
with tachometer
2 5 1
4 8 6 * 8 * 7 8 3
EXAMPLE
60MK027
* These marks are explanation of the knobs 6 and 7. Refer to “Brightness Control” or “Information Display” in this section for detail of
knobs.
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without tachometer
3 1 5
8 4 8 6 * 8 * 7 8
EXAMPLE
60MK006
* These marks are explanation of the knobs 6 and 7. Refer to “Brightness Control” or “Information Display” in this section for detail of
knobs.
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Warning and Indicator Lights If the brake system warning light comes on
while you are driving the vehicle, it may WARNING
Brake System Warning Light mean that there is something wrong with
If any of the following conditions
the vehicle’s brake system. If this happens,
you should: occur, you should immediately ask
your SUZUKI dealer to inspect the
1) Pull off the road and stop carefully. brake system.
• If the brake system warning light
WARNING does not go out after the engine
has been started and the parking
Remember that stopping distance brake has been fully released.
65D477
may be longer, you may have to push • If the brake system warning light
Three different types of operations exist harder on the pedal, and the pedal does not come on when the igni-
depending on the vehicle’s specification. may go down farther than normal. tion switch is turned to the “ON”
1) The light comes on briefly when the position.
ignition switch is turned to the “ON” 2) Test the brakes by carefully starting and • If the brake system warning light
position. stopping on the shoulder of the road. comes on at any time during vehi-
2) The light comes on when the parking – If you determine that it is safe, drive cle operation.
brake is engaged with the ignition cautiously at low speed to the nearest
switch in the “ON” position. dealer for repairs, or NOTE:
3) The light comes on when under either – Have the vehicle towed to the nearest Because the brake system is self-adjust-
or both of above two conditions. dealer for repairs. ing, the fluid level will drop as the brake
The light also comes on when the fluid in pads become worn. Replenishing the
the brake fluid reservoir falls below the brake fluid reservoir is considered normal
specified level. periodic maintenance.
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Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) If the ABS becomes inoperative, the brake Oil Pressure Light
Warning Light (if equipped) system will function as an ordinary brake
system that does not have this ABS sys-
tem.
For details of ABS system, refer to “Anti-
Lock Brake System (ABS) (if equipped)” in
the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” sec-
tion. 50G051
65D529 This light comes on when the ignition
When the ignition switch is turned to the switch is turned to the “ON” position, and
“ON” position, the light comes on briefly so goes out when the engine is started. The
you can check that the light is working. light will come on and remain on if there is
If the light stays on, or comes on when insufficient oil pressure. If the light comes
driving, there may be something wrong on when driving, pull off the road as soon
with the ABS. as you can and stop the engine.
Check the oil level and add oil if necessary.
If this happens: If there is enough oil, the lubrication sys-
1) Pull off the road and stop carefully. tem should be inspected by your SUZUKI
2) Turn the ignition switch to “LOCK” and dealer before you drive the vehicle again.
then start the engine again.
If the warning light comes on briefly then
turns off, the system is normal. If the warn- NOTICE
ing light still stays on, the system will be
• If you operate the engine with this
something wrong.
light on, severe engine damage can
If the light and the brake system warning result.
light stay on, or come on simultaneously • Do not rely on the oil pressure light
when driving, your ABS system is to indicate the need to add oil. Be
equipped with the rear brake force control sure to periodically check the
function (proportioning valve function) and engine oil level.
there may be something wrong with both
the rear brake force control function and
anti-lock function of the ABS system.
If one of these happens, have the system
inspected by your SUZUKI dealer.
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This light comes on when the ignition This light blinks or comes on for several Your vehicle has a computer-controlled
switch is turned to the “ON” position, and seconds when the ignition switch is turned emission control system. A malfunction
goes out when the engine is started. The to the “ON” position so you can check if the indicator light is provided on the instrument
light will come on and remain on if there is light is working. panel to indicate when it is necessary to
something wrong with the battery charging have the emission control system serviced.
The light will come on and stay on if there
system. If the light comes on when the The malfunction indicator light comes on
is a problem in the air bag system or the
engine is running, the charging system when the ignition switch is turned to the
seat belt pretensioner system.
should be inspected immediately by your “ON” position to let you know the light is
SUZUKI dealer. working and goes out when the engine is
WARNING started.
Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light If the “AIR BAG” light does not blink If the malfunction indicator light comes on
or come on briefly when the ignition or blinks when the engine is running, there
switch is turned to the “ON” position, is a damage in the emission control sys-
stays on for more than 10 seconds, tem.
or comes on while driving, the air bag Bring the vehicle to your SUZUKI dealer to
system or the seat belt pretensioner have the damage fixed.
system may not work properly. Have
both systems inspected by an autho- Also, if this light comes on when the
60G049 engine is running, there is the problem with
rized SUZUKI dealer.
If the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled when the automatic transaxle system. Ask your
the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” SUZUKI dealer to have the system
position, this light will blink until the driver’s inspected.
seat belt is buckled.
For details about the seat belt reminder,
refer to “Seat Belts and Child Restraint
Systems” in this section.
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When the ignition switch is turn to the “ON” • For vehicles without keyless entry sys-
Transaxle Warning Light position, this light comes on briefly so you tem;
(if equipped) can check that the light is working. If this This light remains on until all front doors
light brinks with the ignition switch is turn to and the tailgate are completely closed.
the “ON”, the engine will not start.
If any door (including the tailgate) is
open when the vehicle is moving, a ding
NOTE:
sounds to remind you to close all doors
If this light blinks, turn the ignition switch to
completely.
the “LOCK” position, then turn it back to
the “ON” position.
• For vehicles with keyless entry system;
81A262 If the light still blinks with the ignition switch
This light remains on until all doors
This light comes on briefly when the igni- turned to the “ON” position, there may be
(including the tailgate) are completely
tion switch is turned to the “ON” position so something wrong with your key or with the
closed.
you can check the light is working. immobilizer system. Ask your SUZUKI
dealer to inspect the system.
If this light comes on when the engine is If any door (including the tailgate) is
running, there is the problem with the auto- open when the vehicle is moving, a ding
matic transaxle system. Ask your SUZUKI sounds to remind you to close all doors
dealer to have the system inspected. completely.
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NOTE:
If the steering is operated, you may hear a
noise. This is normal and indicates that the
54G343 79J039 power steering system works properly.
If this light comes on, fill the fuel tank This light comes on when the ignition
immediately. switch is turned to the “ON” position, and
goes out when the engine is started.
When this light comes on, a ding sounds
once to remind you to fill the fuel. If this light comes on while driving, the
If you do not fill the fuel, a ding sounds power steering system may not work prop-
every time when the ignition switch is erly. Have the system inspected by your
turned to the “ON” position. SUZUKI dealer.
NOTE: NOTE:
The activation point of this light varies Following operations of the steering wheel
depending on road conditions (for exam- while parking or driving at a very low-
ple, slope or curve) and driving conditions speed may have steering effort bigger
because of fuel moving in the tank. gradually. This is not a malfunction of the
steering system, but the power steering
control system limits the power assist in
order to prevent them from overheating.
• The steering wheel is operated very
often.
• The steering wheel is kept in a fully
turned position for a long while.
When the power steering control system
cool down, the power steering system
back to the original condition.
However, repeating these operations could
cause the power steering system dam-
aged.
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50G055
Main Beam (high beam) Indicator The speedometer indicates vehicle speed The tachometer indicates engine speed in
Light in km/h. revolutions per minute.
NOTICE
Never drive the vehicle with the
engine revving in the red zone or
severe engine damage can result.
Keep the engine speed below the red
zone even when downshifting to a
50G056
lower gear position.
This indicator comes on when headlight Refer to “Downshifting maximum
main beams (high beams) are turned on. allowable speeds” in the “OPERAT-
ING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
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Fuel Gauge When the low fuel warning light (1) comes Temperature Gauge
on, a ding sounds once to remind you to fill
the fuel.
If you do not fill the fuel, a ding sounds
every time when the ignition switch is
turned to “ON” position.
NOTE:
The activation point of the low fuel warning
light (1) varies depending on road condi-
tions (for example, slope or curve) and
driving conditions because of fuel moving
(2) in the tank.
(1)
EXAMPLE The mark (2) indicates that the fuel filler EXAMPLE
74LHT0220
door is located on the left side of the vehi- 74LHT0221
cle.
When the ignition switch is in the “ON” When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position, this gauge gives an approximate position, this gauge indicates the engine
indication of the amount of fuel in the fuel coolant temperature. Under normal driving
tank. “F” stands for full and “E” stands for conditions, the indicator should stay within
empty. the normal, acceptable temperature range
between “H” and “C”. If the indicator
If the indicator gets off the graduation of approaches “H”, overheating is indicated.
“E” (not character “E”), refill the tank as Follow the instructions for engine over-
soon as possible. heating in the “EMERGENCY SERVICE”
section.
NOTE:
The indicator moves a little depending on
road conditions (for example, slope or NOTICE
curve) and driving conditions because of Continuing to drive the vehicle when
fuel moving in the tank. engine overheating is indicated can
result in severe engine damage.
If the low fuel warning light (1) comes on,
fill the fuel tank immediately.
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(1)
68LM227
(Dimmest)
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, the pointer lights come on. 60MH025
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Information Display (1) Trip meter selector knob Thermometer (if equipped)
(2) Indicator selector knob When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
with tachometer (3) Information display position, the display (A) shows the ther-
mometer.
EXAMPLE When the ignition switch is in the “ON” The thermometer indicates the outside
(A) position, the information display shows the temperature.
(B) following information.
(C)
Display (A) EXAMPLE
(D) (a)
(E)
Thermometer (if equipped)
Display (B)
(for automatic transaxle vehicle)
Transaxle selector position indicator
Display (C)
68LM258
Trip meter / Instantaneous fuel consump-
(1) (3) (2) tion / Average fuel consumption / Driving If the outside temperature nears freezing,
60MK028 range the mark (a) will appear on the display.
without tachometer Display (D) NOTE:
EXAMPLE Odometer • The outside temperature indication is not
Display (E) the actual outside temperature when
Clock driving at low speed, or when stopped.
• If there is something wrong with the ther-
mometer, or just after the ignition switch
is turned to the “ON” position, the display
(C) may not indicate the outside tempera-
(D) ture.
(E)
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When the display (C) shows the driving Transaxle selector position indicator
range, you can change the unit of tem- (for automatic transaxle vehicles) EXAMPLE
perature.
To change the unit of temperature, while EXAMPLE (b )
pushing and holding the trip meter selector
knob (1), turn the indicator selector knob (c)
(2).
EXAMPLE
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Average fuel consumption To change the unit of average fuel con- Driving range
If you selected average fuel consumption sumption, while pushing and holding the If you selected driving range the last time
the last time you drove the vehicle, the dis- trip meter selector knob (1), turn the indica- you drove the vehicle, the display indicates
play shows the last value of average fuel tor selector knob (2). “---” for a few seconds and then indicates
consumption from previous driving when the current driving range when the ignition
the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” EXAMPLE switch is turned to the “ON” position.
position. Unless you reset the value of
The driving range shown in the display is
average fuel consumption, the display indi-
the approximate distance you can drive
cates the value of average fuel consump-
(Initial until the fuel gauge indicates “E”, based on
tion which includes average fuel setting) current driving conditions.
consumption during previous driving.
When the low fuel warning light comes on,
To reset the average fuel consumption to
the display “---” will appear.
zero, push and hold the indicator selector
knob (2) for a while when the display If the low fuel warning light comes on, fill
shows the average fuel consumption. the fuel tank immediately regardless of the
value of driving range shown in the display.
NOTE:
When you reset the indication or reconnect As the driving range after refueling is cal-
the negative (–) terminal to the battery, the culated based on the most recent driving
value of average fuel consumption will be condition, the value is different each time
shown after driving for a while. you refuel.
68LM262
NOTE:
• If you refuel when the ignition switch is in
NOTE: the “ON” position, the driving range may
• When you change the units that average not indicate the correct value.
fuel consumption is displayed in, the • When you reconnect the negative (–)
instantaneous fuel consumption units will terminal to the battery, the value of driv-
be changed automatically. ing range will be shown after driving for a
• When you reconnect the negative (–) while.
terminal to the battery, the unit of the
average fuel consumption will be reini-
tialized. Change the unit again to your
preference.
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NOTE:
When you reconnect the negative (–) ter-
minal to the battery, the clock indication will
be reinitialized. Change the indication
again to your preference.
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(2)
(1)
60MK012
60MK011 With the headlights on, push the lever for-
To turn the lights on or off, twist the knob ward to switch to the high beams (main
on the end of the lever. There are three beams) or pull the lever toward you to
positions: switch to the low beams. When the high
beams (main beams) are on, a light on the
OFF (1) instrument panel will come on. To momen-
All lights are off. tarily activate the high beams (main
beams) as a passing signal, pull the lever
(2) slightly toward you and release it when you
Front position lights, tail lights, license have completed the signal.
plate light and instrument lights are on, but
headlights are off.
(3)
Front position lights, tail lights, license
plate light, instrument lights and headlights
are on.
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Front Fog Light Switch Turn Signal Control Lever Turn Signal Operation
With the ignition switch in the “ON” posi-
(if equipped) tion, move the lever up or down to activate
the right or left turn signals.
65D611
64J058
The front fog light comes on when the fog WARNING EXAMPLE
light switch is pushed in with the position To avoid possible injury, do not oper- 60MK013
lights, tail lights and/or the headlights are ate controls by reaching through the
on. An indicator light above the switch will Move the lever all the way upward or
steering wheel.
be lit when the front fog light is on. downward to signal. When the turn is com-
pleted, the signal will cancel and the lever
NOTE: will return to its normal position.
In some countries the lighting operation
may be different from the above descrip-
tion according to local regulations.
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Lane change signal Hazard Warning Switch Windshield Wiper and Washer
Lever
EXAMPLE
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74LHT0229
Sometimes, such as when changing lanes,
the steering wheel is not turned far enough Push in the hazard warning switch to acti- 57L21128
to cancel the turn signal. For convenience, vate the hazard warning lights. All turn sig-
you can flash the turn signal by moving the nal lights and both turn signal indicators
lever part way and holding it there. The will flash simultaneously. To turn off the WARNING
lever will return to its normal position when lights, push the switch again. To avoid possible injury, do not oper-
you release it. Use the hazard warning lights to warn ate controls by reaching through the
other traffic during emergency parking or steering wheel.
NOTE: when your vehicle could otherwise become
The turn signal and its indicator flash three a traffic hazard.
times even if you return the lever immedi-
ately after moving it.
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Wiper
74LHT0232
74LHT0333
To turn the rear wiper on, twist the rear
wiper switch on the end of the lever for- (1) LOCK
ward to the “ON” position. To turn the rear (2) UNLOCK
wiper off, twist the switch rearward to the
“OFF” position. The lock lever is located under the steering
column. To adjust the steering wheel
To spray window washer fluid, twist the height:
switch rearward from the “OFF” position, or
twist the switch forward from the “ON” 1) Push down the lock lever to unlock the
position. The rear wiper will turn on auto- steering column.
matically while spraying the window 2) Adjust the steering wheel to the desired
washer fluid. height and lock the steering column by
pulling up the lock lever.
NOTICE 3) Try moving the steering wheel up and
down to make sure it is securely locked
Clear ice or snow from the rear win- in position.
dow and rear wiper blade before
using the rear wiper. Accumulated
ice or snow could prevent the wiper
blade from moving, causing damage
to the wiper motor.
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Horn
EXAMPLE
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WARNING blower is at high speed with the air 1) Make sure that windows, mirrors, lights
intake selector set to “FRESH AIR”. and reflectors are clean and unob-
Avoid breathing exhaust gases. • To allow proper operation of your structed.
Exhaust gases contain carbon mon- vehicle’s ventilation system, keep 2) Visually check the tires for the following
oxide, a potentially lethal gas that is the air inlet grille in front of the points:
colorless and odorless. Since carbon windshield clear of snow, leaves or – the depth of the tread groove
monoxide is difficult to detect by other obstructions at all times. – abnormal wear, cracks and damage
itself, be sure to take the following • Keep the exhaust tailpipe area clear – loose wheel nuts
precautions to help prevent carbon of snow and other material to help – existence of foreign material such as
monoxide from entering your vehicle. reduce the buildup of exhaust nails, stones, etc.
• Do not leave the engine running in gases under the vehicle. This is Refer to “Tires” in “INSPECTION AND
garages or other confined areas. particularly important when parked MAINTENANCE” section for details.
(Continued) in blizzard conditions. 3) Look for fluid and oil leaks.
• Have the exhaust system inspected
periodically for damage and leaks. NOTE:
Any damage or leaks should be It is normal for water to drip from the air
repaired immediately. conditioning system after use.
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4) Make sure the hood is fully closed and item “All latches, hinges and locks” of Engine Oil Consumption
latched. “CHASSIS AND BODY” in the “Periodic
It is normal for the engine to consume
5) Check the headlights, turn signal lights, Maintenance Schedule” in the
some engine oil during normal vehicle
brake lights and horn for proper opera- “INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE”
operation.
tion. section for lubrication schedule.
6) Adjust the seat and head restraint (if The amount of engine oil consumed
equipped). WARNING depends on the viscosity of the oil, the
7) Check the brake pedal and the parking quality of the oil and the conditions the
brake lever. Make sure the hood is fully closed vehicle is driven under.
8) Adjust the mirrors. and latched before driving. If it is not, More oil is consumed during high-speed
9) Make sure that you and all passengers it can fly up unexpectedly during driving and when there is frequent acceler-
have properly fastened your seat belts. driving, obstructing your view and ation and deceleration. Under high loads,
10)Make sure that all warning lights come resulting in an accident. your engine also will consume more oil.
on as the key is turned to the “ON” posi- A new engine also consumes more oil,
tion. Once a month, or each time you fill your since its pistons, piston rings and cylinder
11)Check all gauges. fuel tank, check the tire pressure using a walls have not yet become conditioned.
12)Make sure that the BRAKE SYSTEM tire pressure gauge. Also check the tire New engines reach the normal level of oil
WARNING light turns off when the park- pressure of the spare tire. consumption only after approximately
ing brake is released. 5000 km (3000 miles) driving.
Once a week, or each time you fill your fuel Oil consumption:
tank, perform the following under-hood Max. 1.0 L per 1000 km
checks: (1 Qt. per 600 miles)
1) Engine oil level When judging the amount of oil consump-
2) Coolant level tion, note that the oil may become diluted
3) Brake fluid level and make it difficult to accurately judge the
4) Battery solution level true oil level.
5) Windshield washer fluid level As an example, if a vehicle is used for
6) Hood latch operation repeated short trips, and consumes a nor-
Pull the hood release handle inside the mal amount of oil, the dipstick may not
vehicle. Make sure that you cannot show any drop in the oil level at all, even
open the hood all the way without after 1000 km (600 miles) or more of driv-
releasing the secondary latch. Be sure ing. This is because the oil is gradually
to close the hood securely after check- becoming diluted with fuel or moisture,
ing for proper latch operation. See the
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making it appear that the oil level has not Ignition Switch
changed. EXAMPLE
You should also be aware that the diluting
ingredients evaporate out when the vehicle
is subsequently driven at high speeds,
such as on an expressway, making it
appear that oil is excessively consumed
after high-speed driving.
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ACC
Turn to “LOCK” Accessories such as the radio can oper-
ate, but the engine is off.
ON
This is the normal operating position. All
Push electrical systems are on.
START
This is the position for starting the engine
using the starter motor. The key should be
released from this position as soon as the
engine starts.
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(1) To set
(2) To release
NOTICE (3) To release
• Do not use the starter motor for
more than 12 seconds at a time. If The parking brake lever is located between
the engine does not start, wait 15 the seats. To set the parking brake, hold
seconds before trying again. If the the brake pedal down and pull the parking
engine does not start after several brake lever all the way up. To release the
attempts, check the fuel and igni- parking brake, hold the brake pedal down,
tion systems or consult your pull up slightly on the parking brake lever,
SUZUKI dealer. push the button on the end of the lever
• Do not leave the ignition switch in with your thumb, and lower the lever to its
the “ON” position if the engine is original position.
not running as the battery will dis-
charge.
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P (Park) L (Low 1)
Shift with the knob button (1) Use this position to lock the transaxle Use this position to provide maximum
pushed in and the brake pedal when the vehicle is parked or when start- power when climbing steep hills or driving
depressed. ing the engine. Shift into Park only when through deep snow or mud, or to provide
the vehicle is completely stationary. maximum engine braking when going
Shift with the knob button (1) down steep hills.
R (Reverse)
pushed in. Use this position to reverse the vehicle NOTE:
from stop. Make sure that vehicle is com- If you move the gearshift lever to a lower
Shift without the knob button (1) pletely stationary before shifting into gear while driving faster than the maximum
pushed in. Reverse. allowable speed for the lower gear, the
N (Neutral) transaxle will not actually downshift until
NOTE: Use this position for starting the engine if your speed drops below the maximum
• Always shift the gearshift lever without the engine stalls and you need to restart it speed for the lower gear.
pushing in the knob button (1) except while the vehicle is moving. You may also
when you shift from “P” to “R”, from “D” shift into Neutral and depress the brake NOTICE
to “2”, from “2” to “L”, from “N” to “R” or pedal to hold the vehicle stationary during
idling. Be sure to take the following precau-
from “R” to “P”. If you always push in the tions to help avoid damage to the
knob button (1) when shifting the gear- D (Drive) automatic transaxle:
shift lever, you could shift into “P”, “R”, Use this position for all normal driving. • Make sure that the vehicle is com-
“2”, or “L” by mistake. pletely stationary before shifting
• If driver’s or passenger’s knee hits the With the gearshift lever in “D” range you
into “P” or “R”.
gearshift lever while driving, the lever can get an automatic downshift by pressing
• Do not shift from “P” or “N” to “R”,
could move and the gear could be the accelerator pedal. The higher the vehi-
“D”, “2”, or “L” when the engine is
changed unexpectedly. cle speed is, the more you need to press
running above idle speed.
the accelerator pedal to get a downshift.
• Do not rev the engine with the tran-
Use the gearshift lever positions as 2 (Low 2) saxle in a drive position (“R”, “D”,
described below: Use this position to provide extra power “2”, or “L”) and the front wheels
when climbing hills, or to provide engine not moving.
braking when going down hills. • Do not use the accelerator to hold
the vehicle on a hill. Use the vehi-
cle’s brakes.
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If You Cannot Shift Automatic Transaxle 4) With the release button (1) pushed, Parking Sensors (if equipped)
Gearshift Lever Out of “P” (PARK) push the knob button (2) and shift the
• The parking sensor system uses ultra-
gearshift lever to the desired position.
sonic sensors to detect obstacles near
This procedure is for emergency use only. the rear bumper. If obstacles are sensed
(1)
(2)
If repeated use of this procedure is neces- while you are parking or moving the
sary, or the procedure does not work as vehicle slowly, the system warns you by
described, take the vehicle to your dealer sounding a buzzer.
for repair. • The system emits an ultrasonic wave
and the relevant sensor detects the
return of the wave reflected by an obsta-
cle. The system measures the time
taken by the ultrasonic wave to reach the
obstacle and return from it, from which it
determines the obstacle’s position.
• The parking sensor function can be used
when the ignition switch is turned to the
71LS10309
“ON” position, the gearshift lever is in the
Vehicles with an automatic transaxle have “R” position and the parking sensor
an electrically operated park-lock feature. switch is in the “ON” position. This func-
If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, or tion is helpful in the following cases: pull-
there is some other electrical failure, the ing over to the curb; parallel-parking the
automatic transaxle cannot be shifted out vehicle; steering the vehicle into a
of Park in the normal way. Jump starting garage; driving along an alley; and mov-
may correct the condition. If not, follow the ing slowly in a place with obstacles.
procedure described below. This proce-
dure will permit shifting the transaxle out of
Park.
1) Be sure the parking brake is firmly
applied.
2) If the engine is running, stop the
engine.
3) Make sure the key is in the “ON” or
“ACC” position.
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NOTICE
• Avoid hitting the sensor areas or
directing the nozzle of a high-pres-
sure car washer onto the sensor
areas. Otherwise, the sensors may
be damaged.
• If the bumper hits a hard object, the
60MK070
sensors on it may not work prop-
erly. If this occurs, have the sen- • An obstacle within about 20 cm (8 in)
sors inspected by an authorized from a sensor or just below a sensor is
SUZUKI dealer. not detectable.
• The sensors can detect an obstacle up
to about 1.5 m (5 ft) from the rear of
vehicle.
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NOTE:
WARNING WARNING • Thin poles or obstacles lower than the
sensors may become undetectable as
• Under the following conditions, the (Continued) the vehicle moves closer to them even if
parking sensor system may not – Sensors have intercepted ultra- they have been detected from longer
work normally because the sensors sonic noise from another vehi- distances.
cannot detect obstacles correctly. cle’s horn, engine, air braking • The system may calculate the distance
– Sensors are covered with mud, system (large vehicles), or park- to a road sign or similar obstacle to be
ice or other materials. (Such ing sensor. shorter than the actual distance.
materials must be removed for – Obstacles are too close to the
normal operation.) sensors.
– Sensors are wet from water – Sensors are at an angle to a
splashes or heavy rain. highly reflective object such as
– Sensors are covered by a hand, glass. (Ultrasonic waves are not
sticker, accessory, etc. reflected back from the obstacle.)
– There is an accessory or other • Sensors may not be able to cor-
object attached within the sen- rectly detect the following types of
sor’s sensing area. obstacles:
– Items such as tow hooks, com- – Objects made of a thin material
mercially available corner poles, like wire netting and ropes
radio antenna, etc. are installed – Square-shaped curbstones or
on the bumper. other objects with sharp edges
– The height of the bumper is – Tall objects with a large upper
changed due to alteration to the part like a road sign
suspension or other causes. – Low-profile objects such as curb-
– The sensor areas are extremely stones
hot from direct sunlight or cold – Sound-absorbing objects such
due to freezing weather. as cotton and snow
– The vehicle is on a rough sur-
face, slope, gravel road or grass
field.
– The vehicle is at a steep angle.
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How to Use the Parking Sensor • When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position and the indicator light in the parking
sensor switch is on, indicating that the parking sensor is ready for operation under the
Parking sensor switch following conditions:
– The gearshift lever is in the “R” position.
• To deactivate the parking sensor, push the parking sensor switch and make sure the
(2) indicator light goes off.
61MS403
EXAMPLE
(1) Parking sensor switch OFF
(2) Indicator • The system does not operate. Push the switch to turn off the
indicator if you do not wish to use the parking sensor.
NOTE:
• If you push the parking sensor switch from the OFF to ON position when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position, the inside buzzer sounds.
• When the gearshift lever is shifted to the “R” position with the system ON, a buzzer will
sound once.
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Running-in ........................................................................... 4-1
Catalytic Converter ............................................................. 4-1
Improving Fuel Economy ................................................... 4-2
Highway Driving .................................................................. 4-3
Driving on Hills .................................................................... 4-3
4
Driving on Slippery Roads ................................................. 4-4
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will be greater intake resistance, resulting surface is wet. • When climbing steep hills, the vehicle
in decreased power output and increased • At high speeds, the vehicle may be may begin to slow down and show a lack
fuel consumption. affected by side winds. Therefore, of power. If this happens, you should
reduce speed and be prepared for unex- shift to a lower gear so that the engine
Keep weight to a minimum pected buffeting, which can occur at the will again be operating in its normal
The heavier the load, the more fuel the exits of tunnels, when passing by a cut power range. Shift rapidly to prevent the
vehicle consumes. Take out any luggage of a hill, or when being overtaken by vehicle from losing momentum.
or cargo when it is not necessary. large vehicles, etc. • When driving down a hill, the engine
Keep tire pressures correct should be used for braking by shifting to
Underinflation of the tires can waste fuel next lower gear. (Do this with EITHER
due to increased running resistance of the an automatic or manual transaxle.)
tires. Keep your tires inflated to the correct
pressure shown on the label on the driver’s
side door or the driver’s door lock pillar.
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(1) (1)
(1)
(2)
68LM502 74LHT0502
Move the knob (1) vertically and the dial Move the knob (1) vertically or horizontally to adjust the direction of airflow as desired.
(2) horizontally, to adjust the direction of
airflow as desired. When “Open”, air
comes out from the side outlets regardless
of the airflow selector position.
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NOTE:
If you select “RECIRCULATED AIR” for an
extended period of time, the air in the vehi-
74LHT0505 cle can become contaminated. Therefore,
Temperature-controlled air comes out of 74LHT0508 you should occasionally select “FRESH
the center, side and floor outlets. Temperature-controlled air comes out of AIR”.
the windshield outlets and the side outlets.
Foot (c) System Operating Instructions
Air intake selector (4) Natural ventilation
Select “VENTILATION” and “FRESH AIR”,
the temperature selector to the desired
temperature position, and the blower
speed selector to a position other than
“OFF”. Fresh air will flow through the vehi-
74LHT0506 (f) (g) cle during driving.
Temperature-controlled air comes out of 68LM511 Forced ventilation
the floor outlets and the side outlets, also The control settings are the same as for
This selector is used to select the following
comes out of the windshield outlets and natural ventilation except you set the
modes.
also comes slightly out of the side outlets.
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Radio Antenna
EXAMPLE
68KH052
NOTICE
To avoid damage to the radio
antenna:
• Remove the antenna when using an
automatic car wash.
• Remove the antenna when the
antenna hits anything such as a
low ceiling in a parking garage or
putting a car cover over your vehi-
cle.
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AS RPT
FM AM DISP RDM
PUSH SOUND
VOL PUSH PWR TUNE/FLD
USB CD
1 2 3 4 5 6
MENU SEEK/TRACK
AM/FM CD PLAYER
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vent you from being aware of road may not be possible. If condensation
and traffic conditions. forms on the disc, wipe it off with a soft
cloth. If condensation forms on the opti- This unit has been designed specifically for
• Keep your eyes on the road and
cal parts of the player, do not use the playback of compact discs bearing mark
your mind on the drive. Avoid pay-
player for about one hour. This will (A) shown above.
ing extended attention to operating
allow the condensation to disappear No other discs can be played.
the audio system or viewing the
audio system display. normally.
• Familiarize yourself with the audio • Driving on extremely bumpy roads
system controls and operation of which cause severe vibrations may
the audio system before driving. cause sound to skip.
• Preset your favorite radio stations • This unit uses a precision mechanism.
before driving so that you can Even in the event that trouble arises,
quickly tune to them using the pre- never open the case, disassemble the
sets. unit, or lubricate the rotating parts.
• Set the sound volume to a level Please bring the unit to an authorized
that will allow you to continue to be SUZUKI dealer.
aware of road and traffic conditions
while driving.
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To remove fingermarks and dust, use a Never stick labels on the surface of the
soft cloth, and wipe in a straight line from compact disc or write on the surface with a
the center of the compact disc to the cir- pencil or pen.
cumference.
To remove the compact disc from its stor-
age case, press down on the center of the
(B)
case and lift the disc out, holding it care- (B)
(C)
fully by the edges.
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WARNING
This is a class I laser product. Use of
controls or adjustments or perfor-
mance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
Do not use compact discs that have large Do not expose compact discs to direct sun-
Do not open covers and do not
scratches, are misshaped, or cracked, etc. light or any heat source.
attempt to repair this unit by yourself.
Use of such discs will cause damage or
NOTE: Refer servicing to qualified person-
prevent the system from operating prop-
• Do not use commercially available CD nel.
erly.
protection sheets or discs equipped with
stabilizers, etc.
These may get caught in the internal
mechanism and damage the disc.
• It may be impossible to play CD-R discs
with this unit due to the recording condi-
tions.
• CD-RW discs cannot be played with this
unit.
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Basic Operations
(1) VOL PUSH POWER knob
(2) TUNE FOLDER PUSH SOUND knob
(3) MUTE button
(3)
Turning power on/off
Press the VOL PUSH POWER knob (1).
The unit starts in the function mode it was
in when the power was turned off last.
AS RPT
FM RDM
Adjusting the volume
AM DISP
Turn the VOL PUSH POWER knob (1).
VOL PUSH PWR PUSH SOUND
TUNE/FLD Turning it clockwise increases the volume;
(1) (2) turning it counterclockwise decreases the
volume.
NOTE:
USB CD
1 2 3 4 5 6
Mute
Press the MUTE button (3) to mute the
sound. To cancel the mute, press the
MUTE button (3) again.
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Adjusting bass/treble/balance /fader Adjusting the AVC (Auto volume con- Preset-EQ
1) Press the TUNE FOLDER PUSH trol) Preset-EQ calls up various sound types in
SOUND knob (2). The Auto Volume Control (AVC) function accordance with the listening music type.
Each time the knob is pressed, sound automatically adjusts (increases/ 1) Press the TUNE FOLDER PUSH
SOUND knob (2) several times until
adjustment will change as follows: decreases) the sound volume in accor- “PRESET-EQ” appears.
dance with vehicle speed. The AVC control 2) Turn the TUNE FOLDER PUSH
is provided with three selectable levels SOUND knob (2).
Preset-EQ (EQ OFF) (LEVEL OFF, 1, 2, 3). The range of volume Each time the knob is turned, preset
adjustment increases together with the EQ mode will change as follows:
Bass adjustment (BASS 0) LEVEL number.
1) Press the TUNE FOLDER PUSH
Treble adjustment (TREBLE 0) SOUND knob (2) until the AVC adjust- OFF (FLAT)
CLASSIC
2) Turn the TUNE FOLDER PUSH HIP-HOP
SOUND knob (2) to adjust the sound.
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(A)
(B)
(1) FM button
(7) AS RPT (2) AM button
(1) (3) Up button
FM RDM
(2)
AM DISP
(4) Down button
VOL PUSH PWR SOUND
PUSH
TUNE/FLD (5) TUNE FOLDER PUSH SOUND knob
(5) (6) Preset buttons ([1] to [6])
(7) AS button
USB CD
1 6
2 3 4 5
SEEK/TRACK
(A) Band
(B) Frequency
MENU
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Listening to a CD
Display
(A)
(2) (1)
(B)
SEEK/TRACK
(A) Track number
MENU
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Ejecting a CD
NOTICE Press the Eject button (2).
• Never insert your finger or hand When the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”
into the CD insertion slot. Never position, the CD remained ejected for
(A) insert foreign objects. around 15 seconds or longer will automati-
• Never insert a CD with glue coming
out from adhesive tape or a rental cally be drawn inside the unit. (Auto reload
• CDs or CD-ROMs carrying no mark (A) CD label or with a trace indicating function)
cannot be used. that adhesive tape or a rental CD The backup eject function:
• Some discs recorded in CD-R/CD-RW label has been removed. This may This function allows you to eject a CD by
cause the CD not to eject or result pressing the Eject button (2) even when
format may sometimes be impossible
in a malfunction. the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” posi-
to use.
tion.
Selecting a CD mode
Press the CD button (3). NOTICE
If you forcefully try to push an
Loading a CD ejected CD inside the unit before auto
Insert a CD in the Insertion slot (1). reloading, the disc surface might be
When a CD is loaded, play starts. scratched.
• A CD is to be inserted with its label side When reloading a CD, remove it from
the unit completely before reloading.
up.
• When there is a CD already in the unit,
it is impossible to insert another CD Listening to a CD
without ejecting the CD in the unit. Do When a CD is inserted, playback will auto-
not use force to insert a CD into the CD matically start.
insertion slot. When a CD is already inside the unit,
press the CD button (3) to start playback.
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• TRACK RANDOM
The random indicator “RDM” will light.
The tracks in the loaded disc will be
played in random order.
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(A) (B)
(D) (C)
(3) (2)
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• When storing both MP3 data and WMA WMA (Ver. 7, Ver. 8, Ver. 9*)
data on the same disc, sort and place • Bit rate: CBR 32 k - 320 kbps
them in different folders. • Sampling frequency: 32 k/44.1 k/48 kHz
• Do not write files other than MP3/WMA/ * WMA 9 Professional/LossLess/Voice are
AAC files and unnecessary folders on a not supported.
disc.
• MP3/WMA/AAC files should be named AAC*
to meet the standards and the file sys- • Bit rate: ABR 16k - 320 kbbs
tem specifications as shown below. • Sampling frequency: 32 k/44.1 k/48 kHz
• The file extension “.mp3”, “.wma” or * Apple Lossless is not supported.
“.m4a” should be assigned to files based
on their format independently. Supported file systems
• You may encounter a trouble in playing ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet, Romeo
MP3/WMA/AAC files or displaying infor-
mation of MP3/WMA/AAC files depend- Maximum number of files/folders
ing on the writing software or CD • Maximum number of files: 512
recorder in use. • Maximum number of files in a folder: 255
• This unit does not have a play list func- • Maximum depth of tree structure: 8
tion. • Maximum number of folders: 255
• It is recommended to write discs in Disc- (Root folder is included.)
at-Once mode even though Multi-ses-
sion mode is supported.
Compression formats
MP3
• Bit rate:
MPEG1 Audio Layer III: 32 k - 320 kbps
MPEG2 Audio Layer III: 8 k - 160 kbps
MPEG2.5 Audio Layer III: 8 k - 160 kbps
• Sampling frequency:
MPEG1 Audio Layer III: 32 k/44.1 k/
48 kHz
MPEG2 Audio Layer III: 16 k/22.05 k/
24 kHz
MPEG2.5 Audio Layer III: 8 k/11.025 k/
12 kHz
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(D) (C)
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Listening to an iPod®
Display
(A)
(B) (C)
SEEK/TRACK
(A) Track title
MENU
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NOTE: PODCAST
If text data contains more than 12 charac-
ters, the “>” mark will appear at the right GENRE
end. Holding down the DISP button (7) for
1 second or longer can display the next AUDIOBOOK
page.
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Remote Audio Controls Adjusting the volume Selecting the radio station (FM1, FM2,
• To increase the volume, hold down “+” AM mode)
(if equipped) of the VOL switch (1). The volume will • To select the next preset station, press
Controlling of basic functions of the audio keep on being increased until the “ ” of the switch (4) only for a moment.
<
system is available using the switches on switch is released. • To select the previous preset station,
the steering wheel. • To decrease the volume, hold down “-” press “ ” of the switch (4) only for a
<
of the VOL switch (1). The volume will moment.
keep on being decreased until the • To scan a higher frequency radio sta-
switch is released. tion, press “ ” of the switch (4) for 1
<
(2) (3) • To mute the sound, press the switch second or longer.
(2).
• To scan a lower frequency radio sta-
tion, press “ ” of the switch (4) for 1
<
Selecting the mode
second or longer.
Press the switch (3).
Each time the button is pressed, the mode
Selecting the track (CD, USB (iPod®),
(1) will change as follows:
(4) mode)
• To skip to the next track, press “ ” of
<
FM1 (Radio) the switch (4) only for a moment.
60MK036
• To skip to the previous track, press “ ”
<
FM2 (Radio) of the switch (4) twice only for a
moment.
CD When the switch (4) is pushed down
once only for a moment, the track cur-
USB (iPod®) rently being played will start from the
beginning again.
AM (Radio)
Fast forwarding/Rewinding a track
• To fast forward, press “ ” of the switch
<
It is possible to turn on the audio system (4) for 1 second or longer.
by pressing the switch (3). • To fast rewind, press “ ” of the switch
<
(4) for 1 second or longer.
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Anti-Theft Feature
(1) VOL PUSH POWER knob
(2) Preset buttons ([1] to [6])
(3) Up button
(4) TUNE FOLDER PUSH SOUND knob
AS RPT
FM AM DISP RDM
(1) (4)
USB CD
1 2 3 4 5 6
MENU SEEK/TRACK
(2) (3)
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The anti-theft function is intended to dis- Setting the Anti-Theft Function Canceling the anti-theft feature
courage thefts, such as that the audio sys- 1) Press the VOL PUSH POWER knob To cancel the anti-theft function, delete the
tem becomes inoperable when it is (1) to power off. registered PIN.
installed on other vehicles. 2) Hold down the buttons numbered [1] 1) Press the VOL PUSH POWER knob
This function works by entering a Personal and [6] of the Preset buttons (2) and (1) to power off.
Identification Number (PIN). press the VOL PUSH POWER knob 2) Hold down the buttons numbered [1]
When the unit is disconnected from its (1). and [6] of the Preset buttons (2) and
power source, such as when the audio “SECURITY” will be displayed. press the VOL PUSH POWER knob
system is removed or the battery is discon- 3) Press the Up button (3) and the button (1).
nected, the unit will become inoperable numbered [1] of the Preset buttons (2) “PIN ENTRY” will be displayed.
until the PIN is reentered. simultaneously. 3) Press the Up button (3) and the button
4) Enter a 4-digit number to be registered numbered [1] of the Preset buttons (2)
as PIN using the buttons numbered [1] - simultaneously.
[4] of the Preset buttons (2). 4) Enter a 4-digit number to be registered
5) Hold down the TUNE FOLDER PUSH as PIN using the buttons numbered [1] -
SOUND knob (4) for 1 second or lon- [4] of the Preset buttons (2).
ger to set the anti-theft function. 5) Hold down the TUNE FOLDER PUSH
SOUND knob (4) for 1 second or lon-
NOTE:
ger to delete the registered PIN. The
Take a note of the registered PIN and keep
indication “----” will be displayed and
it for the future use.
the anti-theft function will be canceled.
NOTE:
To change your PIN, first delete your cur-
rent PIN, then set a new one.
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Troubleshooting
When encountered a problem, check and follow the instructions as described below.
If the described suggestions do not solve the problem, it is recommended to take the unit to your authorized SUZUKI dealer.
Common
When “SECURITY” is displayed, enter
the ID.
Unable to operate The security function is on.
When “HELP” is displayed, contact your
authorized SUZUKI dealer.
Unable to turn on the power (no sound).
Fuse is blown. Contact your authorized SUZUKI dealer.
(No sound is produced)
Radio
It may not be exactly tuned in to the sta-
Much noise Tune it in exactly to the station.
tion.
There may be no station emitting signals
Unable to receive by auto tuning Pick up a station by manual tuning.
powerful enough.
CD
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MP3/WMA/AAC
The disc contains unsupported formatted
No playback Check the file format.
data.
Sound skipping may occur when playing
Sound skips or noise produced It is not recommended to play VBR files.
VBR (Variable Bit Rate) files.
USB
There is no supported format file to play
Check the file format.
Playback does not start when the USB on this unit.
device is connected. The current consumption of the USB Use an USB device with a current con-
device exceeds 1.0 A. sumption lower than 1.0 A.
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CD
Insert the disc with its label side up.
Check the disc if it is not warped or is free of flaws.
ERROR 1 The disc cannot be read.
When ERROR 1 does not disappear even when a nor-
mal disc is inserted, contact your dealer.
When the CD is in the unit, press the CD eject button to
The player developed an error of an
ERROR 3 remove the disc.
unidentified cause.
When the disc cannot be ejected, contact your dealer.
USB/iPod®
ERROR 1 The USB device is disconnected. Check the connection of the USB device.
Impossible to communicate correctly with Unplug the USB device and plug it again.
ERROR 2
the USB device. Check the USB device.
Unplug the USB device and plug it again.
ERROR 3 Inoperable due to an unidentified cause.
When ERROR 3 does not disappear, contact your dealer.
The current consumption of the USB
ERROR 4 Check the USB device.
device exceeds 1.0 A.
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Fuel Filler Cap The fuel filler cap is located on the left rear
side of the vehicle. The fuel filler door can EXAMPLE
be unlocked by pulling up the opener lever
EXAMPLE located on the outboard side of the driver’s
seat and locked by simply closing the
door.
(1)
Open Close
60MH066
60MK057 NOTE:
If the hook (1) is equipped with the fuel
filler door, hold the fuel filler cap when refu-
EXAMPLE eling.
EXAMPLE
57L51093
CAUTION
Remove the fuel filler cap slowly. The
fuel may be under pressure and may
spray out, causing injury.
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Engine Hood
(2) WARNING
If you need to replace the fuel cap, EXAMPLE
use a genuine SUZUKI cap. Use of an
improper cap can result in a malfunc-
tion of the fuel system or emission
(4) control system. It may also result in
fuel leakage in the event of an acci-
dent.
(2) (2)
EXAMPLE (3)
60MH031
NOTE: 74LHT0533
You can also use the cap holder (2) to hold
To open the engine hood:
the fuel filler cap (3) by hooking the groove
1) Pull the hood release handle located on
(4) when refueling.
the outboard side of the driver’s side of
the instrument panel. This will disen-
To reinstall the fuel filler cap:
gage the engine hood lock halfway.
1) Turn the cap clockwise until you hear
several clicks.
2) Close the fuel filler door.
WARNING
Fuel is extremely flammable. Do not
smoke when refueling, and make
sure there are no open flames or
sparks in the area.
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EXAMPLE
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(1)
EXAMPLE
74LHT0516 74LHT0532
You can put a card in the card holder (1) on WARNING 64J104
the back of the sun visor.
When using the vanity mirror, do not Rear
move too close to a front air bag
NOTICE location or lean against it. If the front
EXAMPLE
When you park your vehicle outdoors air bag is accidentally inflated, it
in direct sunlight or in hot weather, could hit you hard.
do not leave plastic cards in the (3) (2) (1)
holder. The heat may distort them.
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Each socket can be used to provide 12 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Assist Grips
volt/120 watt/10 ampere power for electri-
cal accessories when used alone. Make Socket (if equipped)
sure that the cap remains on the socket
when the socket is not in use. EXAMPLE
NOTICE
• To prevent the fuse from being
blown, when using sockets at the
same time, do not exceed the total
combined power capacity of 12
volt/120 watt/10 ampere.
• Use of inappropriate electrical
accessories can cause damage to
your vehicle’s electrical system.
Make sure that any electrical 54G249
accessories you use are designed 58MST0506 Assist grips are provided for convenience.
to plug into this type of socket.
Connect your portable digital music player,
etc. to this socket to enjoy music through NOTICE
the vehicle’s audio system using it as a To avoid damaging the assist grip
source. Refer to “Audio System” in this and the molded headlining, do not
section. hang down the assist grip.
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WARNING
Failure to take the precautions listed
below could cause personal injury or
vehicle damage.
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60MH068
60MH078
2nd row seats
This pocket is provided for holding light
and soft things such as gloves, newspa-
pers or magazines.
CAUTION
Do not put hard or breakable objects
in the pocket. If an accident occurs,
objects such as bottles, cans, etc.
can injure the occupants in the rear
seat.
EXAMPLE
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(1)
EXAMPLE
60MK030
60MH037
Use the footrest (1) as a support for your
To use the armrest, pull the strap and left foot.
lower the armrest. When not in use, push
back in the seat until the armrest is
secured.
WARNING
In an accident or sudden stop, the
rear armrest (if equipped) could fall
forward. If there is a child in a rear-
facing child restraint in the center
seating position, the falling armrest
could injure the child. Make sure the
armrest is secured in the stowed
position when not in use.
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EXAMPLE
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(2)
EXAMPLE
(1) (3) (4)
60MH075
60MK064
NOTE:
60MH039
The luggage box cover can be held open The frame hook (3) is provided on the rear
as shown in the above illustration. To access the frame hook (1), remove the of the vehicle for use in emergency situa-
cover (2). tions and trailer/train/sea shipping pur-
NOTICE poses only.
The frame hook (1) is provided on the front
If the luggage box cover is held open of the vehicle for use in emergency situa-
while driving, it can be damaged. NOTICE
tions and sea shipping purposes only.
When you use the frame hook (3),
Do not hold open the luggage box avoid the driving that gives signifi-
cover while driving.
NOTICE
cant physical shock on hook. Such
When you use the frame hook (1), operation can damage the hook, the
avoid the driving that gives signifi- vehicle body or the drive system.
cant physical shock on hook. Such
operation can damage the hook, or • Do not accelerate suddenly.
the vehicle body. • Do not tow the vehicle heavier than
your vehicle.
Do not accelerate suddenly.
To tow your vehicle on the road or high-
way, follow the instruction of “Towing” in
“EMERGENCY SERVICE” section.
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Other Hooks
WARNING
EXAMPLE Do not use the frame hooks to tow
another vehicle or to have your vehi-
cle towed on the road or highway.
The hook (1) is designed for use in
emergency situations such as if your
(5) vehicle or another vehicle gets stuck
in deep mud or snow, and sea ship-
ping only. The hook (3) is designed
for use in emergency situations and
trailer/train/sea shipping only.
(6) The hooks (4) and (5) are provided for
trailer/train shipping purposes only.
60MK065
The hook (6) is provided for sea ship-
ping purpose only.
The hook (4) is provided for trailer/train/
sea shipping purposes only.
The hook (5) (or opposite side) is provided NOTICE
for trailer/train shipping purposes only. The Never use the hooks (1) for trailer/
hook (6) is provided for sea shipping pur- train shipping purposes to prevent
pose only. damage to the vehicle.
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WARNING WARNING
(Continued) (Continued)
• When the engine is running, keep • Keep used oil, coolant, and other
hands, clothing, tools, and other fluids away from children and pets.
objects away from the fan and drive Dispose of used fluids properly;
belt. Even though the fan may not never pour them on the ground,
60B128S
be moving, it can automatically into sewers, etc.
turn on without warning.
WARNING • When it is necessary to do service
work with the engine running, make
You should take extreme care when sure that the parking brake is set
working on your vehicle to prevent fully and the transaxle is in Neutral
accidental injury. Here are a few pre-
cautions that you should be espe- (for manual transaxle vehicles) or
cially careful to observe: Park (for automatic transaxle vehi-
• To prevent damage or unintended cles). Do not touch ignition wires or
activation of the air bag system or other ignition system parts when
seat belt pretensioner system, be starting the engine or when the
sure the battery is disconnected and engine is running, or you could
the ignition switch has been in the receive an electric shock.
“LOCK” position for at least 90 sec- • Be careful not to touch a hot
onds before performing any electri- engine, exhaust manifold and
cal service work on your SUZUKI. pipes, muffler, radiator and water
Do not touch air bag system compo- hoses.
nents, seat belt pretensioner system • Do not allow smoking, sparks, or
components or wires. flames around fuel or the battery.
The wires are wrapped with yellow Flammable fumes are present.
tape or yellow tubing, and the cou- • Do not get under your vehicle if it is
plers are yellow for easy identifica- supported only with the portable
tion. jack provided in your vehicle.
• Do not leave the engine running in • Be careful not to cause accidental
garages or other confined areas.
(Continued) short circuits between the positive
and negative battery terminals.
(Continued)
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• For Item 2-1. “Nickel plugs”, replace every 50000 km if the local law requires.
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WARNING
The shock absorbers are filled with high pressure gas. Never attempt to disassemble them or throw them into a fire. Avoid
storing them near a heater or heating device. When scrapping the absorber, the gas must be released from the absorber
safely. Ask your dealer for assistance.
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Severe Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance Interval
Condition Code Operation
Every 15000 km (9000 miles)
I
or 12 months
– B C D – – – – Engine accessory drive belt
Every 45000 km (27000 miles)
R
or 36 months
Every 7500 km (4500 miles)
A – C D E F – H Engine oil and oil filter R
or 6 months
Every 10000 km (6000 miles)
A B C – E F – H Spark plugs Nickel plug R
or 8 months
I Every 2500 km (1500 miles)
– – C – – – – – Air cleaner filter element*1 Every 30000 km (18000 miles)
R
or 24 months
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Severe Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance Interval
Condition Code Operation
Every 30000 km (18000 miles)
– B – – E – – H Automatic transaxle fluid change R
or 24 months
Every 15000 km (9000 miles)
– B C D – – – H Wheel bearings I
or 12 months
Every 15000 km (9000 miles)
– B – D E – – H Drive axle boots I
or 12 months
Every 30000 km (18000 miles)
I
Manual transmission oil or 24 months
– B – – E – – H
(Genuine “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W-80”) Every 60000 km (36000 miles)
R
or 48 months
Manual transmission oil Every 30000 km (18000 miles)
– B – – E – – H R
(Other than “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W-80”) or 24 months
Every 15000 km (9000 miles)
Air conditioner filter element (if equipped) I
or 12 months
– – C D – – – – (Clean more frequently if the air flow from the air
conditioner decreases.) Every 45000 km (27000 miles)
R
or 36 months
NOTE:
I – Inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as necessary
R – Replace or change
T – Tighten to the specified torque
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Open Close
52D084
81A147
80G064 Pull out the oil dipstick, wipe oil off with a
clean cloth, insert the dipstick all the way Remove the oil filler cap and pour oil slowly
It is important to keep the engine oil at the through the filler hole to bring the oil level
correct level for proper lubrication of your into the engine, then remove it again. The
oil on the stick should be between the to the upper limit on the dipstick. Be careful
vehicle’s engine. Check the oil level with not to overfill. Too much oil is almost as
the vehicle on a level surface. The oil level upper and lower limits shown on the stick.
If the oil level indication is near the lower bad as too little oil. After refilling, start the
indication may be inaccurate if the vehicle engine and allow it to idle for about a min-
is on a slope. The oil level should be limit, add enough oil to raise the level to
the upper limit. ute. Stop the engine, wait about 5 minutes
checked either before starting the engine and check the oil level again.
or at least 5 minutes after stopping the
engine. NOTICE
The handle of the engine oil dipstick is col-
ored yellow for easy identification. Failure to check the oil level regularly
could lead to serious engine trouble
due to insufficient oil.
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Replace the Oil Filter Tightening (viewed from filter top) 5) Tighten the filter specified turn from the
1) Using an oil filter wrench, turn the oil fil- point of contact with the mounting sur-
ter counterclockwise and remove it. face (or to the specified torque) using
2) Using a clean rag, wipe off the mount- an oil filter wrench.
ing surface on the engine where the Tightening torque for oil filter
new filter will be seated. 3/4 turn or
3) Smear a little engine oil around the rub- 14 Nm (1.4 kg-m, 10.1 lb-ft)
ber gasket of the new oil filter.
4) Screw on the new filter by hand until the
filter gasket contacts the mounting sur- NOTICE
face. To prevent oil leakage, make sure
that the oil filter is tight, but do not
over-tighten it.
54G093
NOTICE
To tighten the oil filter properly, it is
important to accurately identify the
position at which the filter gasket
first contacts the mounting surface.
54G092
(1) Loosen
(2) Tighten
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Refill with Oil and Check for Leaks Engine Coolant Failure to use the proper coolant can dam-
1) Pour oil through the filler hole and age your cooling system. Your authorized
install the filler cap. Selection of Coolant SUZUKI dealer can help you select the
For the approximate capacity of the oil, To maintain optimum performance and proper coolant.
refer to the “Capacities” item in the durability of your engine, use SUZUKI
“SPECIFICATIONS” section. Genuine Coolant or equivalent. NOTICE
2) Start the engine and look carefully for
leaks at the oil filter and drain plug. Run To avoid damaging your cooling sys-
This type of coolant is best for your cooling
the engine at various speeds for at least tem:
system as it:
5 minutes. • Always use a high quality ethylene
• Helps maintain proper engine tempera-
3) Stop the engine and wait about 5 min- glycol base non-silicate type cool-
ture.
utes. Check the oil level again and add ant diluted with distilled water at
• Gives proper protection against freezing
oil if necessary. Check for leaks again. the correct mixture concentration.
and boiling.
• Make sure that the proper mix is 50/
• Gives proper protection against corro-
50 coolant to distilled water and in
NOTICE sion and rust.
no case higher than 70/30. Concen-
• When replacing the oil filter, it is trations greater than 70/30 coolant
recommended that you use a genu- to distilled water will cause over-
ine SUZUKI replacement filter. If heating conditions.
you use an aftermarket filter, make • Do not use straight coolant nor
sure it is of equivalent quality and plain water.
follow the manufacturer’s instruc- • Do not add extra inhibitors or addi-
tions. tives. They may not be compatible
• Oil leaks from around the oil filter with your cooling system.
or drain plug indicate incorrect • Do not mix different types of base
installation or gasket damage. If coolants. Doing so may result in
you find any leaks or are not sure accelerated seal wear and/or the
that the filter has been properly possibility of severe overheating
tightened, have the vehicle and extensive engine/automatic
inspected by your SUZUKI dealer. transaxle damage.
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Adding Coolant
FULL
WARNING
Engine coolant is harmful or fatal if
LOW
swallowed or inhaled. Do not drink
antifreeze or coolant solution. If swal-
lowed, do not induce vomiting. Imme-
diately contact a poison control 60MH043
center or a physician. Avoid inhaling
mist or hot vapors; if inhaled, remove If the coolant level is below the “LOW”
to fresh air. If coolant gets in eyes, mark, more coolant should be added.
flush eyes with water and seek medi- Remove the reservoir tank cap and add
cal attention. Wash thoroughly after coolant until the reservoir tank level
handling. Solution can be poisonous reaches the “FULL” mark. Never fill the
to animals. Keep out of the reach of reservoir tank above the “FULL” mark.
children and animals.
NOTICE
When putting the cap on the reser-
NOTICE voir tank, line up the mark on the cap
• The mixture you use should con- and the mark on the tank. Failure to
tain 50% concentration of anti- follow this can result in coolant leak-
freeze. age.
• If the lowest ambient temperature
in your area is expected to be –
35°C (–31°F) or below, use higher
concentrations up to 60% following
the instructions on the antifreeze
container.
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EXAMPLE Loosen
Correct Wrong
Tighten 0.95 – 1.05mm
(0.037 – 0.041 in.)
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Gear Oil Gear Oil Level Check 4) If the oil level is low, add gear oil
through the oil filler and level plug hole
Manual transaxle (1) until the oil level reaches the bottom
Specified Gear Oil
When adding gear oil, use gear oil with the EXAMPLE of the filler hole, then reinstall the plug.
appropriate viscosity and grade as shown Tightening torque for oil filler and
in the chart below. level plug (1)
Manual transaxle:
We highly recommend you use: 21 Nm (2.1 kg-m, 15.2 lb-ft)
“SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W-80” for manual
transaxle gear oil. CAUTION
Manual transaxle oil After driving the vehicle, the gear oil
temperature may be high enough to
burn you. Wait until the oil filler plug
(1)
is cool enough to touch with your
75W-80
bare hands before inspecting gear oil
o
C -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 60MH047 level.
o
F -22 -4 14 32 50 68 86 104
(1) Oil filler and level plug
NOTICE
68LM728 To check the gear oil level, use the follow-
ing procedure: When tightening the plug, apply the
following sealing compound or
1) Park the vehicle on a level surface with equivalent to the plug threads to pre-
the parking brake applied. Then, stop vent oil leakage.
the engine.
2) Remove the oil filler and level plug (1). SUZUKI Bond No. “1216E” or “1217G”
3) Check the inside of the hole with your
finger. If the oil level comes up to the Gear Oil Change
bottom of the plug hole, the oil level is Since special procedures, materials and
correct. If so, reinstall the plug. tools are required, it is recommended that
you trust this job to your authorized
SUZUKI dealer.
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Brakes
WARNING EXAMPLE
Be sure to depress the brake pedal
Brake Fluid
(3)
when moving the gearshift lever, or
the vehicle can move suddenly. (1)
(3)
(2)
EXAMPLE (1)
(2)
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WARNING WARNING
Failure to follow the guidelines below Brake fluid is harmful or fatal if swal-
can result in personal injury or seri- lowed, and harmful if it comes in con-
ous damage to the brake system. tact with skin or eyes. If swallowed,
• If the brake fluid in the reservoir do not induce vomiting. Immediately
drops below a certain level, the contact a poison control center or a
brake warning light on the instru- physician. If brake fluid gets in eyes,
ment panel will come on (the flush eyes with water and seek medi-
engine must be running with the cal attention. Wash thoroughly after
parking brake fully disengaged). handling. Solution can be poisonous
Should the light come on, immedi- to animals. Keep out of the reach of
ately ask your SUZUKI dealer to children and animals.
inspect the brake system. 54G108
• A rapid fluid loss indicates a leak in NOTE:
the brake system which should be With disc brakes, the fluid level can be Pedal to floor carpet minimum dis-
inspected by your SUZUKI dealer expected to gradually fall as the brake tance “a”: 59 mm (2.3 in.)
immediately. pads wear.
• Do not use any fluid other than SAE With the engine running, measure the dis-
J1703 or DOT3 brake fluid. Do not tance between the brake pedal and floor
Brake Pedal carpet when the pedal is depressed with
use reclaimed fluid or fluid that has Check if the brake pedal stops at the regu-
been stored in old or open contain- lar height without “spongy” feeling when approximately 30 kg (66 lbs) of force. The
ers. It is essential that foreign parti- you depress it. If not, have the brake sys- minimum distance required is as specified.
cles and other liquids are kept out tem inspected by your SUZUKI dealer. If Since your vehicle’s brake system is self-
of the brake fluid reservoir. you doubt the brake pedal for the regular adjusting, there is no need for pedal
height, check it as follows: adjustment.
If the pedal to floor carpet distance as
CAUTION measured above is less than the minimum
distance required, have your vehicle
Brake fluid can harm your eyes and
inspected by your SUZUKI dealer.
damage painted surfaces. Use cau-
tion when refilling the reservoir.
NOTE:
When measuring the distance between the
brake pedal and floor wall, be sure not to
include the floor mat or rubber on the floor
wall in your measurement.
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“c”
60G104S
54G109
68LM708
Ratchet tooth specification “b”:
WARNING 4th – 9th Steering wheel play “c”:
If you experience any of the following Lever pull force (1): 0 – 30 mm (0.0 – 1.2 in.)
problems with your vehicle’s brake 200 N (20 kg, 44 lbs)
system, have the vehicle inspected Check the play of the steering wheel by
immediately by your SUZUKI dealer. Check the parking brake for proper adjust- gently turning it from left to right and mea-
• Poor braking performance ment by counting the number of clicks suring the distance that it moves before
• Uneven braking (brakes not work- made by the ratchet teeth as you slowly you feel slight resistance. The play should
ing uniformly on all wheels.) pull up on the parking brake lever to the be between the specified values.
• Excessive pedal travel point of full engagement. The parking
Check that the steering wheel turns easily
• Brake dragging brake lever should stop between the speci-
and smoothly without rattling by turning it
• Excessive noise fied ratchet teeth and the rear wheels
all the way to the right and to the left while
should be securely locked. If the parking
driving very slowly in an open area. If the
brake is not properly adjusted or the
amount of free play is outside the specifi-
brakes drag after the lever has been fully
cation or you find anything else to be
released, have the parking brake inspected
wrong, an inspection must be performed
and/or adjusted by your SUZUKI dealer.
by your SUZUKI dealer.
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WARNING
• Air pressures should be checked
when the tires are cold or you may
get inaccurate readings.
• Check the inflation pressure from
EXAMPLE time to time while inflating the tire 54G136
74LHT0704 gradually, until the specified pres- (1) Tread wear indicator
sure is obtained. (2) Indicator location mark
The front and rear tire pressure specifica- • Never underinflate or overinflate
tions for your vehicle are listed on the Tire the tires. 2) Check that the depth of the tread
Information Label. Both the front and rear Underinflation can cause unusual groove is more than 1.6 mm (0.06 in.).
tires should have the specified tire pres- handling characteristics or can To help you check this, the tires have
sure. cause the rim to slip on the tire molded-in tread wear indicators in the
Note that the value does not apply to the bead, resulting in an accident or grooves. When the indicators appear
compact spare tire, if equipped. damage to the tire or rim. on the tread surface, the remaining
Overinflation can cause the tire to depth of the tread is 1.6 mm (0.06 in.)
burst, resulting in personal injury. or less and the tire should be replaced.
Overinflation can also cause 3) Check for abnormal wear, cracks and
unusual handling characteristics damage. Any tires with cracks or other
which may result in an accident. damage should be replaced. If any tires
show abnormal wear, have them
inspected by your SUZUKI dealer.
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Tire Rotation
CAUTION NOTICE 5-tire rotation
Hitting curbs and running over rocks Replacing the original tires with tires
can damage tires and affect wheel of a different size may result in false
alignment. Be sure to have tires and speedometer or odometer readings.
wheel alignment checked periodi- Check with your SUZUKI dealer
cally by your SUZUKI dealer. before purchasing replacement tires
that differ in size from the original
4) Check for loose wheel nuts. tires.
5) Check that there are no nails, stones or
other objects sticking into the tires.
WARNING
• Your SUZUKI is equipped with tires
which are all the same type and
size. This is important to ensure 80JK040
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(12) – Blank
(16)
(28)
(7) (17)
(29) (13) 60 A Power steering
(8) (18) (30)
(9)
(10) (19) (27) (14) 30 A Radiator fan
(11) (20)
(12)
(21) (15) 40 A ABS motor
(22)
(13) (23)
(14) (24) (16) 40 A Blower fan
(25)
(15)
(26) (17) 30 A Starting motor
(18) – Blank
60MK009
(19) 30 A Back up
63J095
(20) – Blank
(21) 15 A Head light (Left)
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WARNING
If the main fuse or a primary fuse
blows, be sure to have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized SUZUKI
dealer. Always use a genuine SUZUKI
replacement. Never use a substitute
such as a wire even for a temporary
repair, or extensive electrical damage
and a fire can result.
NOTE:
Make sure that the fuse box always carries
spare fuses.
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NOTICE
WARNING
The oils from your skin may cause a
Always be sure to replace a blown halogen bulb to overheat and burst
fuse with a fuse of the correct amper- when the lights are on. Grasp a new
age. Never use a substitute such as bulb with a clean cloth.
aluminum foil or wire to replace a
blown fuse. If you replace a fuse and
the new one blows in a short period NOTICE
of time, you may have a major electri-
cal problem. Have your vehicle Frequent replacement of a bulb indi-
inspected immediately by your cates the need for an inspection of
SUZUKI dealer. the electrical system. This should be
carried out by your SUZUKI dealer.
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Interior Light Pull down the lens by using a flat blade Headlight
screwdriver covered with a soft cloth as
Front / Center shown. To install it, simply push it back in. (2)
The bulb can be removed by simply pulling
it out. When replacing the bulb, make sure
that the contact springs are holding the
bulb securely. (1)
60G115
Rear
(3)
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(2)
(1)
(2)
(1)
60MH050
64J195
NOTE:
You can see the position of retaining spring As the bulb is built-in type, the light assem- 54G123
(3) from the hole of headlight. bly must be replaced. Remove the light
assembly by sliding the light housing to left (1) Removal
with your finger. (2) Installation
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Bulb Front turn signal light (1) Front fog light (if equipped)
Front position light (2) (if equipped)
EXAMPLE 1) Start the engine. Turn the steering
(1) wheel to the opposite side of the replac-
ing fog light to replace the bulb easily.
Then turn off the engine.
(2)
EXAMPLE
(1) (1)
(3)
(4)
(2) (2)
54G124
60MH051
(3) Removal
(4) Installation
To remove and install a full glass type bulb 2) Insert a flat blade screwdriver into the
(1), simply pull out or push in the bulb. hole (2) and remove the clips (1) by
twist the driver as shown in the illustra-
To remove a glass metal type bulb (2) from tion.
a bulb holder, push in the bulb and turn it
counterclockwise. To install a new bulb,
push it in and turn it clockwise.
You can access the individual bulb or bulb
holders as follows.
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(1)
(1)
(1)
(2)
80JM071
80J100
3) Open the fender cover. Disconnect the 60MH053
To remove a high-mount stop light housing
coupler with pushing the lock release.
Remove the screw (1). Remove the combi- the following procedure:
Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
nation light (2) by pulling it outside.
and remove it. 1) Open the tailgate, and remove the nuts
(1) as shown in the illustration.
License plate light
Since special procedures are required, we
recommend you take your vehicle to your
SUZUKI dealer for bulb replacement.
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Wiper Blades
EXAMPLE
(3)
(3)
(2)
60MH054 60MH070
2) Close the tailgate. Release the claws 3) Remove the each bulb. 54G129
(3) of the light housing by a flat blade 4) Replace the bulbs.
If the wiper blades become brittle or dam-
screwdriver, etc. The claws are shown To install a high-mounted stop light
aged, or make streaks when wiping,
in the next illustration. Remove a high- housing in the reverse order of removal.
replace the wiper blades.
mount stop light housing (2) from the
tailgate. To install new wiper blades, follow the pro-
cedures below.
NOTICE
To avoid scratching or breaking the
window, do not let the wiper arm
strike the window while replacing the
wiper blade.
NOTE:
Some wiper blades may be different from
the ones described here depending on
vehicle specifications. If so, consult your
SUZUKI dealer for proper replacement
method.
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EXAMPLE 60A260
70G119
(3)
(3)
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(4)
(B)
(3)
60MH072 71LMT0707
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80G146
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80JM078
WARNING
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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EMERGENCY SERVICE
Tire Changing Tool ............................................................. 8-1
Jacking Instructions ........................................................... 8-2
Jump Starting Instructions ................................................ 8-6
Towing .................................................................................. 8-7
If the Starter Does Not Operate .......................................... 8-8
If the Engine is Flooded ...................................................... 8-8
If the Engine Overheats ...................................................... 8-9
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Tire Changing Tool The spare tire is stowed under the rear
WARNING floor.
After using the tire changing tools, be To remove the spare tire:
sure to stow them securely or they
can cause injury if an accident
occurs.
CAUTION
The jack should be used only to
change wheels. It is important to read Tighten
the jacking instructions in this sec-
tion before attempting to use the
jack.
Loosen
60MK031
EXAMPLE
The tire changing tools are stowed in the
60MH058
side of the luggage compartment. Remove
the cover to access the tools. 1) Remove the cap and loosen the spare
tire holder hook bolt with the lug
To remove the jack, turn its shaft counter- wrench.
clockwise and pull the jack out of the stor-
age bracket. NOTICE
To stow the jack, place it in the storage Loose the spare tire holder hook bolt
bracket and turn the shaft clockwise until until you can remove the hook by
the jack is securely held in place. yourself. If the bolt is loosen too
much, the hook might off and the
spare tire might drop off to the
ground.
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Jacking Instructions
NOTICE
Tighten the spare tire holder hook
bolt securely. However, do not over-
tighten the bolt, it may be warped or
broken.
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(1) Front
(4) (2) Jack stand
(3) Jacking point for onboard jack
(4) Rear
(5) Front suspension frame
(6) Jacking point for garage jack
(7) Application point for two-column lift
and jack stand
(5) (6)
NOTICE
• Never apply a garage jack to the
exhaust pipe or engine undercover
and rear torsion beam.
(6) • When you apply a garage jack to
the rear jacking point, it may inter-
(1)
fere with the rear bumper depend-
ing on the shape of the garage jack.
NOTE:
For more details, please contact an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer.
(1) (4)
(3) (2)
(3) (2)
(6) (7)
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WARNING
• Be sure to shift into “P” (Park) in EXAMPLE
automatic transaxle, or shift into 81A057
“R” (Reverse) in manual transaxle 60MK038
when you jack up the vehicle. Tightening torque for wheel nuts
100 Nm (10.0 kg-m, 72.3 lb-ft) (1) or (2) Flat end tool
• Never jack up the vehicle with the
transaxle in “N” (Neutral). Other- Your vehicle includes two tools, a lug
wise, unstable jack may cause an 7) Lower the jack and fully tighten the nuts
in a crisscross fashion with a wrench as wrench and a jack crank, one of which has
accident. a flat end.
shown in the illustration.
Use the tool with the flat end to remove the
4) Remove the wheel nuts and wheel. full wheel cap, as shown above.
5) Before installing the new wheel, clean WARNING
any mud or dirt off from the surface of Use genuine wheel nuts and tighten EXAMPLE
the wheel and hub with a clean cloth. them to the specified torque as soon
Clean the hub carefully; it may be hot as possible after changing wheels.
from driving. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly
6) Install the new wheel and replace the tightened wheel nuts may come
wheel nuts with their cone shaped end loose or fall off, which can result in
facing the wheel. Tighten each nuts an accident. If you do not have a 60MH074
snugly by hand until the wheel is torque wrench, have the wheel nuts
securely seated on the hub. torque checked by an authorized When installing the cover, make sure that it
SUZUKI dealer. is positioned so that it does not cover or
foul the air valve.
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Towing
WARNING If you need to have your vehicle towed,
(1) Never connect the jump lead directly contact a professional service. Your dealer
4 to the negative (–) terminal of the dis- can provide you with detailed towing
charged battery, or an explosion may instructions.
1 occur.
NOTICE
CAUTION To help avoid damage to your vehicle
2 during towing, proper equipment and
(3) 3 Connect the jump lead to the engine towing procedures must be used.
mount bracket securely. If the jump
(2) lead disconnects from the engine 2-Wheel Drive (2WD) Automatic
EXAMPLE mount bracket because of vibration
at the start of the engine, the jump
Transaxle
54MN259
Automatic transaxle vehicles may be
lead could be caught in the drive
3) Make jump lead connections as follows: towed using either of the following meth-
belts.
ods.
1. Connect one end of the first jump
lead to the positive (+) terminal of 4) If the booster battery you are using is 1) From the front, with the front wheels
the flat battery (1). fitted to another vehicle, start the lifted and the rear wheels on the
2. Connect the other end to the positive engine of the vehicle with the booster ground. Before towing, make sure that
(+) terminal of the booster battery battery. Run the engine at moderate the parking brake is released.
(2). speed. 2) From the rear, with the rear wheels
3. Connect one end of the second jump 5) Start the engine of the vehicle with the lifted and a dolly under the front wheels.
lead to the negative (–) terminal of flat battery.
the booster battery (2). 6) Remove the jump leads in the exact NOTICE
4. Make the final connection to an reverse order in which you connected
unpainted, heavy metal part (i.e. Towing your vehicle with the front
them. wheels on the ground can result in
engine mount bracket (3)) of the
engine of the vehicle with the flat damage to the automatic transaxle.
battery (1).
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2-Wheel Drive (2WD) Manual Tran- If the Starter Does Not If the Engine is Flooded
saxle
Manual transaxle vehicles may be towed Operate If the engine is flooded with gasoline, it
may be hard to start. If this happens, press
using either of the following methods. 1) Try turning the ignition switch to the
the accelerator pedal all the way to the
“START” position with the headlights
1) From the front, with the front wheels floor and hold it there while cranking the
turned on to determine the battery con-
lifted and the rear wheels on the engine. (Do not operate the starter motor
dition. If the headlights go excessively
ground. Before towing, make sure that for more than 12 seconds).
dim or go off, it usually means that
the parking brake is released. either the battery is flat or the battery
2) From the rear, with the rear wheels terminal contact is poor. Recharge the
lifted and the front wheels on the battery or correct battery terminal con-
ground, provided the steering and tact as necessary.
drivetrain are in operational condition. 2) If the headlights remain bright, check
Before towing, make sure that transaxle the fuses. If the reason for failure of the
is in neutral, the steering wheel is starter is not obvious, there may be a
unlocked (the ignition key should be in major electrical problem. Have the vehi-
the “ACC” position), and the steering cle inspected by your authorized
wheel is secured with a clamping SUZUKI dealer.
device designed for towing service.
NOTICE
The steering column is not strong
enough to withstand shocks trans-
mitted from the front wheels during
towing. Always unlock the steering
wheel before towing.
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If you see or hear escaping steam, 3) If you do not find a leak, carefully add
stop the vehicle in a safe place and coolant to the reservoir and then the WARNING
immediately turn off the engine to let radiator, if necessary. (Refer to “Engine • It is hazardous to remove the radia-
it cool. Do not open the hood when Coolant” in the “INSPECTION AND tor cap (or degassing tank cap for a
steam is present. When the steam MAINTENANCE” section.) diesel engine) when the water tem-
can no longer be seen or heard, open perature is high, because scalding
the hood to see if the coolant is still NOTE: fluid and steam may be blown out
boiling. If it is, you must wait until it If your engine overheats and you are under pressure. The cap should
stops boiling before you proceed. unsure what to do, contact your SUZUKI only be taken off when the coolant
dealer. temperature has lowered.
• To help prevent personal injury,
keep hands, tools and clothing
away from the engine cooling fan
and air-conditioner fan (if
equipped). These electric fans can
automatically turn on without warn-
ing.
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APPEARANCE CARE
Corrosion Prevention ......................................................... 9-1
Vehicle Cleaning ................................................................. 9-2
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Corrosion Prevention vehicle which are not well ventilated to wash off, an additional cleaner may be
permit quick drying. required. Be sure that any cleaner you use
It is important to take good care of your
is not harmful to painted surfaces and is
vehicle to protect it from corrosion. Listed This information illustrates the necessity of
specifically intended for your purposes.
below are instructions for how to maintain keeping your vehicle (particularly the
Follow the manufacturer’s directions when
your vehicle to prevent corrosion. Please underbody) as clean and dry as possible. It
using these special cleaners.
read and follow these instructions carefully. is equally important to repair any damage
to the paint or protective coatings as soon
Repair finish damage
Important Information About Corro- as possible.
Carefully examine your vehicle for damage
sion to the painted surfaces. Should you find
Common causes of corrosion
How to Help Prevent Corrosion any chips or scratches in the paint, touch
1) Accumulation of road salt, dirt, mois- Wash your vehicle frequently them up immediately to prevent corrosion
ture, or chemicals in hard-to-reach The best way to preserve the finish on your from starting. If the chips or scratches have
areas of the vehicle underbody or vehicle and to help avoid corrosion is to gone through to the bare metal, have a
frame. keep it clean with frequent washing. qualified body shop make the repair.
2) Chipping, scratches and any damage to Wash your vehicle at least once during the
treated or painted metal surfaces winter and once immediately after the win- Keep passenger and luggage compart-
resulting from minor accidents or abra- ter. Keep your vehicle, particularly the ments clean
sion by stones and gravel. underside, as clean and dry as possible. Moisture, dirt or mud can accumulate
If you frequently drive on salted roads, under the floor mats and may cause corro-
Environmental conditions which accel- your vehicle should be washed at least sion. Occasionally, check under these
erate corrosion once a month during the winter. If you live mats to ensure that this area is clean and
1) Road salt, dust control chemicals, sea near the ocean, your vehicle should be dry. More frequent checks are necessary if
air or industrial pollution will all acceler- washed at least once a month throughout the vehicle is used off road or in wet
ate the corrosion of metal. the year. weather.
2) High humidity will increase the rate of Certain cargos such as chemicals, fertiliz-
corrosion particularly when the tem- For washing instructions, refer to the “Vehi- ers, cleaners, salts, etc. are extremely cor-
perature range is just above the freez- cle Cleaning” section. rosive by nature. These products should
ing point. be transported in sealed containers. If a
3) Moisture in certain areas of a vehicle Remove foreign material deposits spill or leak does occur, clean and dry the
for an extended period of time may pro- Foreign material such as salts, chemicals, area immediately.
mote corrosion even though other body road oil or tar, tree sap, bird droppings and
sections may be completely dry. industrial fall-out may damage the finish of
4) High temperatures will cause an accel- your vehicle if it is left on painted surfaces.
erated rate of corrosion to parts of the Remove these types of deposits as quickly
as possible. If these deposits are difficult to
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Store your vehicle in a dry, well-venti- Vehicle Cleaning Cleaning the Interior
lated area
Do not park your vehicle in a damp, poorly Vinyl upholstery
ventilated area. If you often wash your Prepare a solution of soap or mild deter-
vehicle in the garage or if you frequently gent mixed with warm water. Apply the
drive it in when wet, your garage may be solution to the vinyl with a sponge or soft
damp. The high humidity in the garage cloth and let it soak for a few minutes to
may cause or accelerate corrosion. A wet loosen dirt.
vehicle may corrode even in a heated Rub the surface with a clean, damp cloth
garage if the ventilation is poor. to remove dirt and the soap solution. If
some dirt still remains on the surface,
repeat this procedure.
WARNING
Do not apply additional undercoating Fabric upholstery
or rust preventive coating on or Remove loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
around exhaust system components Using a mild soap solution, rub stained
such as the catalytic converter, 76G044S areas with a clean damp cloth. To remove
exhaust pipes, etc. A fire could be soap, rub the areas again with a cloth
started if the undercoating substance WARNING dampened with water. Repeat this until the
becomes overheated. stain is removed, or use a commercial fab-
When cleaning the interior or exterior ric cleaner for tougher stains. If you use a
of the vehicle, NEVER USE flammable fabric cleaner, carefully follow the manu-
solvents such as lacquer thinners, facturer’s instructions and precautions.
gasoline, benzene or cleaning materi-
als such as bleaches or strong
household detergents. The materials
could cause personal injury or dam-
age to the vehicle.
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NOTICE
If you use an automatic car wash,
make sure that your vehicle’s body
parts, such as spoilers, cannot be
damaged. If you are in doubt, consult
the car wash operator for advice.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Vehicle Identification .......................................................... 10-1
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Vehicle Identification The chassis and/or engine serial numbers Engine Serial Number
are used to register the vehicle. They are
Chassis Serial Number also used to assist your dealer when
ordering or referring to special service
EXAMPLE information. Whenever you have occasion
to consult your SUZUKI dealer, remember
to identify your vehicle with this number.
Should you find the number difficult to
read, you will also find it on the identifica-
tion plate.
60G128
74LHT1002
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NOTE:
Specifications are subject to change with- M/T: Manual transaxle
out notice. A/T: Automatic transaxle
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ITEM: Engine
Type K14B (DOHC)
Number of cylinders 4
Bore 73.0 mm (2.87 in.)
Stroke 82.0 mm (3.23 in.)
Piston displacement 1373 cm3
(1373 cc, 83.8 cu.in)
Compression ratio 11.0 : 1
ITEM: Electrical
Standard spark plug NGK LKR6F-10
Battery 12V 34B19L
Fuses See “INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE” section.
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