Suzuki Carry Pro User guide

FOREWORD

This manual should be considered as a
permanent part of the vehicle and should
remain with the vehicle when resold or oth­erwise transferred to a new owner or oper­ator. Please read this manual carefully
before operating your new SUZUKI vehicle
and review the manual from time to time. It
contains important information on safety,
operation and maintenance.

All information in this manual is based
on the latest product information avail­able at the time of publication. Due to
improvements or other changes, there
may be discrepancies between informa­tion in this manual and your vehicle.
SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION
reserves the right to make production
changes at any time, without notice and
without incurring any obligation to
make the same or similar changes to
vehicles previously built or sold.

This vehicle may not comply with stan­dards or regulations of other countries.
Before attempting to register this vehi­cle in any other country, check all appli­cable regulations and make any
necessary modifications.

NOTE:
For vehicles equipped with supplemental
restraint system (airbags), please see the
warning label named “Airbag symbol
meaning” in “FOR SAFE DRIVING” section
for information on front airbag protection.

IMPORTANT

WARNING/ CAUTION/NOTICE/

NOTE

Please read this manual and follow its
instructions carefully. To emphasize spe­cial information, the symbol and the
words WARNING, CAUTION, NOTICE
and NOTE have special meanings. Pay
particular attention to messages high­lighted by these signal words:

WARNING

Indicates a potential hazard that
could result in death or serious
injury.

CAUTION

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. Modifica­tion could adversely affect safety,
handling, performance, or durability
and may violate governmental regula­tions. In addition, damage or perfor­mance problems resulting from
modification may not be covered
under warranty.

NOTICE

The diagnostic connector of your
vehicle is prepared only for the spe­cific diagnostic tool for inspection
and service purpose. Connecting any
other tool or device may interfere
with electronic parts operations and
cause running out of batteries.

75F135

The circle with a slash in this manual
means “Do not do this” or “Do not let this
happen”.

NOTICE

Improper installation of mobile com­munication equipment such as cellu­lar telephones, CB (Citizen’s Band)
radios or any other wireless transmit­ters may cause electronic interfer­ence with your vehicle’s ignition
system or any other electrical sys­tems, resulting in vehicle perfor­mance problems. Consult a SUZUKI
dealer or a qualified workshop for
advice.

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing SUZUKI product and welcome to our growing family. Your choice was a wise one; SUZUKI products have great
value that will give you driving pleasure for years.

This owner’s manual was prepared to give you a safe, enjoyable, and trouble-free experience with your SUZUKI vehicle. In this manual,
you will learn about the vehicle’s operation, its safety features and maintenance requirements. Please read the manual carefully before
operating your vehicle. Afterwards, keep this manual in the glove box for further 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 vehicle 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 fac­tory-trained technicians will provide the best possible service and use only genuine SUZUKI parts and accessories.

NOTE:
The illustrations in this manual represent a typical variation, which may differ from your vehicle.

“SUZUKI dealer” means an Authorized Suzuki Dealer and an Authorized Suzuki Service Workshop.

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VEHICLE DATA RECORDINGS

There are certain components of your vehicle incorporating data storage modules or memories, which temporarily or permanently store
the technical data below listed. These data are exclusively technical and serve for (i) identifying and correcting faults occurred in the
Vehicle and/or (ii) optimizing functions of the Vehicle.

Recorded data

• Malfunctions, faults, and errors in important system components. (e.g. lights, brakes)

• Reactions of the Vehicle in certain situations (e.g. inflation of SRS airbags, activation of stability control system).

• Operating conditions of system components (e.g. filling levels).

• Status messages of the Vehicle and its individual components (e.g. vehicle speed, acceleration, deceleration, lateral acceleration).

• Ambient conditions (e.g. outside temperature).

Recorded data vary depending on vehicle model or grade.

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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.

Non-genuine SUZUKI parts and accessories

Some parts and accessories may be approved by certain authorities in your country.
Some parts and accessories are sold as SUZUKI-authorized replacement parts and accessories. Some genuine SUZUKI parts and
accessories are sold as re-use parts and accessories. These parts and accessories are non-genuine SUZUKI parts and accessories and
use of these parts is not covered under warranty.

Re-use of genuine SUZUKI parts and accessories

The resale or re-use of the following items which could cause hazards for users is expressly forbidden:

• Airbag components and all other pyrotechnic items, including their components (e.g. cushion, control devices and sensors)

• Seat belt system, including their components (e.g. webbing, buckles and retractors)

The airbag and seat belt pretensioner components contain explosive chemicals. These components should be removed and disposed of
properly by SUZUKI-authorized service shop or scrap yard to avoid unintended explosion before scrapping.

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SERVICE STATION GUIDE

(RHD)

(LHD)

(RHD)

(LHD)

1. Engine Oil Dipstick <Yellow>
(see section 6)

2. Tyre Pressure (see Tyre Information
Label on Driver’s Door Lock Pillar)

3. Fuel (see section 9)

4. Spare Tyre (see section 7)

5. Battery (see section 6)

6. Windshield Washer Fluid
(see section 6)

7. Tyre Changing Tools (see section 7)

8. Engine Coolant (see section 6)

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3

7

1

4

LHD : Left hand drive
RHD : Right hand drive

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7

6

7

5

2

7

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOR SAFE DRIVING 1

BEFORE DRIVING 2

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE 3

DRIVING TIPS 4

OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT 5

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 6

EMERGENCY SERVICE 7

APPEARANCE CARE 8

SPECIFICATIONS 9

SUPPLEMENT 10

INDEX 11

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ILLUSTRATED TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1

7981011 12 151413

EXTERIOR

1. Side Gate (if equipped) (P.2-4)

2. High-mount Stop Light (if equipped)
(P.6-42)

3. Windshield Wiper (P.2-30, 6-43)

4. Radio Antenna (P.5-9)

5. Outside Rearview Mirror (P.2-5)

6. Door Locks (P.2-2)

7. Tailgate (P.2-3)

8. Rear Fog Light (P.2-25, 6-40)

9. License Plate Light (P.6-41)

10. Spare Tyre (P.7-1)

11. Rear Combination Light (P.6-40)

12. Fuel Filler Cap (P.5-37)

13. Daytime Running Light (if equipped)
(P.6-39)

14. Headlight (P.2-20, 6-36)

15. Battery (P.6-29)

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INTERIOR

12 234 5

67 8

1. Seat Belts (P.1-2)

2. Ride-in Assist Grip (P.5-42)

3. Sun Visor (P.5-40)

4. Interior Light (P.5-41, 6-43)

5. Inside Rearview Mirror (P.2-5)

6. Parking Brake Lever (P.3-4)

7. Seats (P.1-1)

8. Gearshift Lever (P.3-7)

ILLUSTRATED TABLE OF CONTENTS

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8 8910 11 12

13 14

INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Lighting Control Lever (P.2-20)/
Turn Signal Control Lever (P.2-29)

2. Driver’s Front Airbag (if equipped)
(P.1-11)

3. Instrument Cluster (P.2-6)

4. Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever
(P.2-30)

5. Audio (if equipped) (P.5-9)

6. Hazard Warning Switch (P.2-30)

7. Passenger’s Front Airbag (if equipped)
(P.1-11)

8. Manual Window Control (P.2-5)

9. Fuse Box (P.6-33)

10. Ignition Switch (P.3-2)

11. Air Conditioning System (if equipped)
(P.5-1, 5-7)

12. Instrument Panel Lower Box (P.5-43)

13. Headlight Leveling Switch (if equipped)
(P.2-29)

®

14. ESP

OFF Switch (if equipped) (P.3-14)

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FOR SAFE DRIVING

65D231S

FOR SAFE DRIVING

Floor Mats (if equipped) ..................................................... 1-1

Seats ..................................................................................... 1-1

Seat Belts ............................................................................. 1-2

Supplemental Restraint System

(Airbags) (if equipped) ........................................................ 1-10

Exhaust Gas Warning ......................................................... 1-18

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FOR SAFE DRIVING

Floor Mats (if equipped)

64P0010

To prevent the driver’s side floor mat from
sliding forward and possibly interfering with
the operation of the pedals, genuine
SUZUKI floor mats are recommended.
Whenever you put the driver’s side floor
mat back in the vehicle after it has been
removed, be sure to hook the floor mat
grommets to the fasteners and position the
floor mat properly in the footwell.

When you replace the floor mats in your
vehicle with a different type such as all­weather floor mats, we highly recommend
using genuine SUZUKI floor mats for
proper fitting.

WARNING

Failure to take the following precau­tions may result in the driver’s side
floor mat interfering with the pedals
and causing a loss of vehicle control
or an accident.

• Make sure that the floor mat grom­mets are hooked to the fasteners.

• Never stack floor mats.

• Never use a floor mat which does
not fit the floor contours.

WARNING

Do not leave cigarette lighters or
spray cans on the floor. If a cigarette
lighter or spray can is on the floor, it
may light accidentally when luggage
or objects are loaded on the floor,
causing a fire.

Seats

Seat Adjustment (Driver’s seat)

WARNING

• Never attempt to adjust the driver’s
seat while driving. The seat could
move unexpectedly, causing loss
of control. Make sure that the
driver’s seat are properly adjusted
before you start driving.

• To avoid excessive seat belt slack,
which reduces the effectiveness of
the seat belts as a safety device,
make sure that the seats are
adjusted before the seat belts are
fastened.

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FOR SAFE DRIVING

(1)

Adjusting Seat Position

Left hand drive vehicle

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Right hand drive vehicle

(1)

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Pull the lever (1) up and slide the seat.
After adjustment, try to move the seat for­ward and rearward to ensure that it is
securely latched.

Seat Belts

65D231S

WARNING

• Wear Your Seat Belts at All Times.

• An airbag supplements, or adds to,
the frontal collision protection
offered by seat belts. The driver
and all passengers must be prop­erly restrained by wearing seat
belts at all times, whether or not an
airbag is mounted at their seating
position, to minimize the risk of
severe injury or death in the event
of a collision.

(Continued)

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Above the pelvis

Across the pelvis

WARNING

(Continued)

• Do not modify, remove, disassem­ble seat belts. Doing so may pre­vent them from functioning
properly and cause the risk of
severe injury or death in the event
of a collision.

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WARNING

• Never allow persons to ride in the
cargo area of a vehicle. In the event
of an accident, there is a much
greater risk of injury for persons
who are not riding in a seat with
their seat belt securely fastened.

• Seat belts should always be
adjusted as follows:
– the lap portion of the belt should

be worn low across the pelvis,
not across the waist.

– the shoulder straps should be

worn on the outside shoulder
only, and never under the arm.

– the shoulder straps should be

away from your face and neck,
but not falling off your shoulder.

(Continued)

WARNING

(Continued)

• Seat belts should never be worn
with the straps twisted and should
be adjusted as tightly as is com­fortable to provide the protection
for which they have been designed.
A slack belt will provide less pro­tection than one which is snug.

(Continued)

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as low as possible
across the hips

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WARNING

(Continued)

• Pregnant women should use seat
belts, although specific recommen­dations about driving should be
made by the woman’s medical advi­sor. Remember that the lap portion
of the belt should be worn as low
as possible across the hips, as
shown in the diagram.

• Do not wear your seat belt over
hard or breakable objects in your
pockets or on your clothing. If an
accident occurs, objects such as
glasses, pens, etc. under the seat
belt can cause injury.

(Continued)

WARNING

(Continued)

• Never use the same seat belt on
more than one occupant and never
attach a seat belt over an infant or
child being held on an occupant’s
lap. Such seat belt use could cause
serious injury in the event of an
accident.

• Periodically inspect seat belt
assemblies for excessive wear and
damage. Seat belts should be
replaced if webbing becomes
frayed, contaminated, or damaged
in any way. It is essential to replace
the entire seat belt assembly after it
has been worn in a severe impact,
even if damage to the assembly is
not obvious.

• For children, if the shoulder belt
irritates the neck or face, move the
child closer to the centre of the
vehicle.

• Avoid contamination of seat belt
webbing by polishes, oils, chemi­cals, and particularly battery acid.
Cleaning may safely be carried out
using mild soap and water.

(Continued)

WARNING

(Continued)

• Do not insert any items such as
coins, clips, etc. into the seat belt
buckles, and be careful not to spill
liquids into these parts. If foreign
materials get into a seat belt
buckle, the seat belt may not work
properly.

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FOR SAFE DRIVING

(1)

TO TIGHTEN

(2)

TO LOOSEN

Seat Belts (for Vehicles without

Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR))

To fasten the seat belt, sit up straight and
well back in the seat, pull the latch plate
attached to the seat belt across your body
and press it straight into the buckle until
you hear a “click”.

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To tighten the belt, pull the free end of the
belt (1) across alongside the lap strap.

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To lengthen, release the latch plate from
the buckle, turn the belt inside out and then
pull the belt (2) to the direction of the
arrow. The latch plate should be then refit­ted into the buckle and the belt tightened
as previously described.

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FOR SAFE DRIVING

(1)

(2)

Sit up straight and
fully back

Low on hips

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To unfasten the seat belt, push the button
on the buckle.

Stowing driver’s and passenger’s seat
belt

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To stow the seat belt, hook the latch plate
(1) to the hanger (2) of the seat belt.

Seat Belts (for Vehicles with

Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR))

Emergency locking retractor (ELR)

The seat belt has an emergency locking
retractor (ELR), which is designed to lock
the seat belt only during a sudden stop or
impact. It also may lock if you pull the belt
across your body very quickly. If this hap­pens, let the belt go back to unlock it, and
then pull the belt across your body more
slowly.

Safety reminder

60A038

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Low on hips

60A040

To reduce the risk of sliding under the belt
during a collision, position the lap portion
of the belt across your lap as low on your
hips as possible and adjust it to a snug fit
by pulling the shoulder portion of the belt
upward through the latch plate. The length
of the diagonal shoulder strap adjusts itself
to allow freedom of movement.

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To fasten the seat belt, sit up straight and
well back in the seat, pull the latch plate
attached to the seat belt across your body
and press it straight into the buckle until
you hear a “click”.

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To unfasten the seat belt, push the button
on the buckle and retract the belt slowly
while attaching a hand to the belt and/or
the latch plate.

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FOR SAFE DRIVING

Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light
(if equipped)

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When the driver does not fasten his or her
seat belt, the seat belt reminder light will
come on or brink and a buzzer will sound
to remind the driver to fasten his or her
seat belt. For more details, refer to the
explanation below.

If the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled
when the ignition switch is turned “ON”, the
reminder works as follows:

1) The driver’s seat belt reminder light will
come on.

2) After the vehicle’s speed has reached
about 15 km/h (10 mph), the driver’s
seat belt reminder light will blink and a
buzzer will sound for about 95 seconds.

3) After step 2) has finished, the reminder
light will remain on until the driver’s
seat belt is buckled.

If the driver has buckled his or her seat belt
and later unbuckled the seat belt, the
reminder system will be activated from
step 1) or step 2) according to the vehicle’s
speed. When the vehicle’s speed is below
about 15 km/h (10 mph), the reminder will
start from step 1). When the vehicle’s
speed is above about 15 km/h (10 mph),
the reminder will start from step 2).

The reminder will be automatically can­celed when the driver’s seat belt is buckled
or the ignition switch is turned off.

WARNING

It is absolutely essential that the
driver fasten his or her seat belts at
all times. Persons who are not fasten­ing seat belts have a much greater
risk of injury if an accident occurs.
Make a regular habit of buckling your
seat belt before putting the key in the
ignition.

Seat Belt Inspection

For vehicles without emergency lock-

ing retractor (ELR)

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For vehicles with emergency locking

retractor (ELR)

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Periodically inspect the seat belts to make
sure they work properly and are not dam­aged. Check the webbing, buckles, latch
plates, retractors (for vehicles with emer­gency locking retractor (ELR)), anchor­ages, and guide loops. Replace any seat
belts which do not work properly or are
damaged.

WARNING

Inspect all seat belt assemblies after
any collision. Any seat belt assembly
which was in use during a collision
(other than a very minor one) should
be replaced, even if damage to the
assembly is not obvious.

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Supplemental Restraint
System (Airbags)
(if equipped)

WARNING

This section describes the protection
provided by your SUZUKI vehicle’s
supplemental restraint system (air­bags). Read and follow all instruc­tions carefully to minimize your risk
of severe injury or death in the event
of a collision.

Your vehicle is equipped with a supple­mental restraint system consisting of the
following components in addition to a lap­shoulder belt at each front seating position.

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1

4

1. Forward collision sensor

2. Driver’s front airbag module

3. Passenger’s front airbag module

4. Airbag controller

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WARNING

An airbag supplements or adds to the
collision protection offered by seat
belts. The driver and all passengers
must be properly restrained by fas­tening seat belts at all times, whether
or not an airbag is mounted at their
seating position, to minimize the risk
of severe injury or death in the event
of a collision.

AIRBAG light

63J030

If the AIRBAG light on the instrument clus­ter does not blink or come on when the
ignition switch is first turned to the “ON”
position, or the AIRBAG light stays on, or
comes on while driving, the airbag system
may not work properly. Have the airbag
system inspected by a SUZUKI dealer or a
qualified workshop as soon as possible.

Front Airbags

63J113

Front airbag is designed to inflate in
severe frontal collisions when the ignition
switch is in “ON” position.

Front airbag is not designed to inflate in
rear impacts, side impacts, rollovers or
minor frontal collisions, since they would
offer no protection in those types of acci­dents. Remember, since an airbag deploys
only one time during an accident, seat
belts are needed to restrain occupants
from further movements during the acci­dent.

Therefore, an airbag is not a substitute for
seat belts. To maximize your protection,
always fasten your seat belts. Be aware

that no system can prevent all possible
injuries that may occur in an accident.

Driver's front airbag

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Passenger’s front airbag

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(1)

(1)

The driver’s front airbag is located behind
the centre pad of the steering wheel and
the passenger’s front airbag is located
behind the passenger’s side of the instru­ment panel.
The words “SRS AIRBAG” are molded into
the airbag covers to identify the location of
the airbags.

WARNING

If the airbag stored place is damaged
or cracked, the airbag system may
not work properly, which could result
in serious injury in the event of a col­lision. Have your vehicle inspected
by a SUZUKI dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Front airbags deploy (inflate)

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• Frontal collision with a fixed wall that

does not move or deform at more than
about 25 km/h (15 mph)

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• Strong impact equivalent to frontal colli-

sion such as above at left and right
angles of about 30 degrees (1) or less
from the front of your vehicle

Front airbags may inflate

Receiving a strong impact to the lower
body of your vehicle, the front airbags may
inflate.

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• Hitting a curb or medial strip

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• Falling into a deep hole or ditch

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Front airbags may not inflate

The front airbags may not inflate when a
strong impact has not occurred since the
collision object was easy to be deformed
or moved, or the collided portion of your
vehicle was easy to be deformed.
Also, front airbags may not inflate in many
cases when the collision angle is greater
than about 30 degrees at left and right
angles from the front of your vehicle.

• Landing hard or falling

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• Collision that the front of your vehicle
goes under the bed of a truck etc.

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• Frontal collision to a stopped vehicle at
less than about 50 km/h (30 mph)

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• Collision with a utility pole or stumpage

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(1)

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Front airbags do not inflate

Front airbags do not inflate in rear impacts,
side impacts or rollovers, etc. However,
these might inflate in a strong impact.

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• Collision with a fixed wall or guardrail at
left and right angles of greater than
about 30 degrees (1) from the front of
your vehicle

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• Frontal collision with a fixed wall that
does not move or deform at less than
about 25 km/h (15 mph)

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• Vehicle rollover

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• Impact from the rear

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• Impact from the side

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Airbag symbol meaning

72M00150

You may find this label on the sun visor.

WARNING

NEVER use a rearward facing child
restraint on a seat protected by an
ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH
or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD
can occur.

WARNING

If the AIRBAG light in the instrument
cluster ever comes on and stays on,
it means that something may be
wrong with the airbag system. If this
ever happens, have the vehicle ser­viced immediately, because the air­bags may not offer the protection for
which they were designed.

NOTE:

• For the label of GCC Countries’ models,
refer to “For GCC Countries” in the
“SUPPLEMENT” section.

• For the label of Taiwan models, refer to
“For Taiwan” in the “SUPPLEMENT”
section.

How the System Works

In a frontal collision, the collision sensors
will detect rapid deceleration, and if the
controller judges that the deceleration rep­resents a severe frontal collision, the con­troller will trigger the inflators. The inflators
inflate the appropriate airbags with nitro­gen or argon gas. The inflated airbags pro­vide a cushion for your head and upper
body. The airbag inflates and deflates so
quickly that you may not even realize that it
has activated. The airbag will neither hin­der your view nor make it harder to exit the
vehicle.

Airbags must inflate quickly and forcefully
in order to reduce the chance of serious or
fatal injuries. However, an unavoidable
consequence of the quick inflation is that
the airbag may irritate bare skin, such as
the facial area against a front airbag. Wash
off any residue as soon as possible to pre­vent skin irritation. Also, upon inflation, a
loud noise will occur and 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 airbag components may be hot for a
while after inflation.
A seat belt helps keep you in the proper
position for maximum protection when an
airbag inflates. Adjust your seat as far
back as possible while still maintaining
control of the vehicle. Sit fully back in your
seat; sit up straight; do not lean over the
steering wheel or instrument panel. Please
refer to the “Seat Adjustment (Driver’s
seat)” and “Seat Belts (for Vehicles with
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR))” sec­tion for details on proper seat and seat belt
adjustments.

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65D610

WARNING

• The driver should not lean over the
steering wheel. The front passen­ger should not rest his or her body
against the instrument panel, or
otherwise get too close to the
instrument panel. In these situa­tions, the out-of-position occupant
would be too close to an inflating
airbag, and may suffer severe
injury.

(Continued)

WARNING

(Continued)

• Do not attach any objects to, or
place any objects over, the steering
wheel or instrument panel. Do not
place any objects between the air­bag and the driver or front passen­ger. These objects may interfere
with airbag operation or may be
propelled by the airbag in the event
of a collision. Also, these objects
may move when you start moving
vehicle or while vehicle is moving,
they may interfere with driver’s
view or safe driving. In each condi­tions may cause severe injury.

• Do not strike or apply significant
levels of impact to the airbag com­ponent areas. It can cause the air­bags to malfunction.

• Do not modify the system in any
way including replacing the steer­ing wheel, placing stickers on the
steering wheel pad, painting the
steering wheel, or covering the
steering wheel with a cover.

(Continued)

WARNING

(Continued)

• Do not place stickers on or paint
the instrument panel. Do not install
and set up accessories, air fresh­eners, ETC readers, or portable
navigation systems. Do not stand
umbrellas or similar in front of air­bags.

• Excluding genuine SUZUKI parts,
do not attach accessories to the
front windshield or the rearview
mirror.

Note that even though your vehicle may be
moderately damaged in a collision, the col­lision may not have been severe enough to
trigger the airbags to inflate. If your vehicle
sustains any front-end or side damage,
have the airbag system inspected by a
SUZUKI dealer or a qualified workshop to
ensure it is in proper working order.

Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic
module which records information about
the airbag system if the airbags deploy in a
collision. The module records information
about overall system status, which sensors
activated the deployment, and for a certain
vehicle only, whether the driver’s seat belt
was in use.

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Servicing the airbag system

If the airbags inflate, have the airbags and
related components replaced by a SUZUKI
dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as
possible.

If your vehicle ever gets in deep water and
the driver’s floor is submerged, the airbag
controller could be damaged. If this hap­pens, have the airbag system inspected by
the SUZUKI dealer or a qualified workshop
as soon as possible.

Special procedures are required for servic­ing or replacing an airbag. For that reason,
only a SUZUKI dealer or a qualified work­shop should be allowed to service or
replace your airbags. Please remind any­one who services your SUZUKI vehicle
that it has airbags.

Service on or around airbag components
or wiring must be performed only by a
SUZUKI dealer or a qualified workshop.
Improper service could result in unin­tended airbag deployment or could render
the airbag inoperative. Either of these two
conditions may result in severe injury.

To prevent damage or unintended inflation
of the airbag 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 vehicle. Do
not touch airbag system components or
wires. The wires are wrapped with yellow
tape or yellow tubing, and the couplers are
yellow for easy identification.

Scrapping a vehicle that has an uninflated
airbag can be hazardous. Ask your dealer,
body repair shop or scrap yard for help
with disposal.

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Exhaust Gas Warning

52SS10220

WARNING

Avoid breathing exhaust gases.
Exhaust gases contain carbon mon­oxide, a potentially lethal gas that is
colorless and odorless. Since carbon
monoxide is difficult to detect by
itself, be sure to take the following
precautions to help prevent carbon
monoxide from entering your vehicle.

• Do not leave the engine running in
garages or other confined areas.

(Continued)

WARNING

(Continued)

• Do not park with the engine run­ning for a long period of time, even
in an open area. For left hand drive
vehicle with air conditioning sys­tem, if it is necessary to sit for a
short time in a parked vehicle with
the engine running, make sure the
air intake selector is set to FRESH
AIR and the blower is at high
speed.

• For left hand drive vehicle with air
conditioning system, To allow
proper operation of your vehicle’s
ventilation system, keep the air
inlet grille in front of the windshield
clear of snow, leaves or other
obstructions at all times.

• Keep the exhaust tailpipe area clear
of snow and other material to help
reduce the buildup of exhaust
gases under the vehicle. This is
particularly important when parked
in blizzard conditions.

• Have the exhaust system inspected
periodically for damage and leaks.
Any damage or leaks should be
repaired immediately.

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MEMO

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60G404

BEFORE DRIVING

BEFORE DRIVING

Keys ...................................................................................... 2-1

Door Locks .......................................................................... 2-2

Tailgate and Side Gate ........................................................ 2-3

Windows .............................................................................. 2-5

Mirrors .................................................................................. 2-5

Instrument Cluster .............................................................. 2-6

Warning and Indicator Lights ............................................ 2-7

Speedometer ....................................................................... 2-16

Information Display ............................................................. 2-16

Lighting Control Lever ........................................................ 2-20

Headlight Leveling Switch (if equipped) ........................... 2-29

Turn Signal Control Lever .................................................. 2-29

Hazard Warning Switch ...................................................... 2-30

Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever ................................ 2-30

Horn ...................................................................................... 2-32

Vehicle Loading ................................................................... 2-32

Trailer Towing ...................................................................... 2-33

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Keys

73R0130

Your vehicle comes with a pair of identical
keys. Keep the spare key in a safe place.
One key can open all of the locks on the
vehicle.

The key identification number is stamped
on a metal tag provided with the keys or on
the keys. Keep the tag (if equipped) in a
safe place. If you lose your keys, you will
need this number to have new keys made.
Write the number below for your future ref­erence.

KEY NUMBER:

Immobilizer System

This system is designed to help prevent
vehicle theft by electronically disabling the
engine starting system.
The engine can be started only with your
vehicle’s original immobilizer ignition key,
which has an electronic identification code
programmed in it. The key communicates
the identification code to the vehicle when
the ignition switch is turned “ON”. If you
need to make spare keys, see a SUZUKI
dealer or a qualified workshop. The vehicle
must be programmed with the correct iden­tification code for the spare. A key made
by an ordinary locksmith will not work.

80JM122

If the immobilizer system warning light
blinks when the ignition switch is in “ON”
position, the engine will not start.

If this light blinks, turn the ignition switch to
“LOCK” position, and then turn it back to
“ON” position.
If the light still blinks after the ignition
switch is turned back to “ON” position,
there may be something wrong with your
key or with the immobilizer system. Ask a
SUZUKI dealer or a qualified workshop to
have the system inspected.

NOTE:

• If you lose your immobilizer ignition key,
ask a SUZUKI dealer or a qualified work­shop as soon as possible to deactivate
the lost one and to make a new key.

• If you own other vehicles with immobi­lizer keys, keep those keys away from
the ignition switch when using your
SUZUKI vehicle. Otherwise, the engine
may not be started because they may
interfere with your SUZUKI vehicle’s
immobilizer system.

• If you attach any metal objects to the
immobilizer key, it may not start the
engine.

NOTICE

The immobilizer key is sensitive elec­tronic instrument.
To avoid damaging it:

• Do not expose it to impacts, mois­ture or high temperature such as
on the instrument panel under
direct sunlight.

• Keep it away from magnetic
objects.

Do not modify or remove the immobi­lizer system.
If modified or removed, the system
cannot be properly operated.

This immobilizer system is maintenance­free.

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(2)

(1)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(2)

(1)

(3)

(4)

Door Locks

Side Door Locks

Left hand drive vehicle

For driver’s door

(1) UNLOCK
(2) LOCK
(3) Backward
(4) Forward

For passenger’s door

(1) LOCK
(2) UNLOCK
(3) Forward
(4) Backward

60B008

52SS20220

(5) LOCK
(6) UNLOCK

To lock a door from outside the vehicle:

• Insert the key and turn the top of the key
backward of the vehicle.

• Push the lock knob down, then pull and
hold the door handle as you close the
door.

To unlock a door from outside the vehicle,
insert the key and turn the top of the key
forward of the vehicle.

Right hand drive vehicle

60B008

For driver’s door

(1) LOCK
(2) UNLOCK
(3) Forward
(4) Backward

For passenger’s door

(1) UNLOCK
(2) LOCK
(3) Backward
(4) Forward

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(5)

(6)

(1)

(2)

Tailgate and Side Gate

Tailgate

52SS20220

(5) LOCK
(6) UNLOCK

To lock a door from outside the vehicle:

• Insert the key and turn the top of the key
backward of the vehicle.

• Push the lock knob down, then pull and
hold the door handle as you close the
door.

To unlock a door from outside the vehicle,
insert the key and turn the top of the key
forward of the vehicle.

2-3

1) Pull the lock handles (1).

52SS20010

52SS20180

2) Open the tailgate (2) slowly.

WARNING

• Driving with the tailgate opened will
allow it to swing and hit others,
causing personal injury or even
death.

• The opened tailgate will hinder
other drivers from finding the tail­lights, causing an accidents. Make
sure the tailgate is closed and
locked firmly before driving.

• Always make sure that the tailgate
is closed and locked firmly to pre­vent the things from being thrown
from the vehicle in the event of an
accident.

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BEFORE DRIVING

(3)

(2)

(1)

(2)

(3)

52SS20210

WARNING

• If the loading and unloading is
done while tailgate (2) is in fully
open position, rear combination
lights are covered by the tailgate. A
warning triangle (3) (commercially
available) must be placed on the
road in visible manner to alert other
users about the presence of the
vehicle.
Otherwise your vehicle may be
crashed by other vehicles.

• When you load or unload cargoes
on the roadside, park your vehicle
in the allowed area which does not
disturb other drivers and pedestri­ans.
Otherwise your vehicle may be
crashed by other vehicles.

Side Gate (if equipped)

1) Pull the lock handles (1) and (2).

2) Open the side gate (3) slowly.

WARNING

• Driving with the side gates opened
will allow them to swing and hit
others, causing personal injury or
even death.

• Always make sure that the side
gates are closed and locked firmly
to prevent the things from being
thrown from the vehicle in the
event of an accident.

52SS20190

52SS20200

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Windows

60G010

Raise or lower the door windows by turning
the handle located on the door panel.

Mirrors

Inside Rearview Mirror

74LHT0235

You can adjust the inside rearview mirror
by hand so as to see the rear of your vehi­cle in the mirror.

Outside Rearview Mirrors

77PS004

You can adjust the outside rearview mir­rors by hand so as to see the sides of your
vehicle in the mirrors.

NOTE:
Be careful when judging the size or dis­tance of a vehicle or other object seen in
the side convex mirror. Be aware that
objects look smaller and appear farther
away than when seen in a flat mirror.

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Instrument Cluster

12341

BEFORE DRIVING

1. Warning and indicator lights

2. Speedometer

3. Trip meter selector knob

4. Information display

52SS2001E

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Warning and Indicator Lights

Low Tyre Pressure Warning Light
(if equipped)

52D305

As an added fuel efficiency feature, your
vehicle is equipped with a tyre pressure
monitoring system (TPMS) that uses a low
tyre pressure warning light to inform you
when one or more of your tyres is signifi­cantly under-inflated.

When the ignition switch is turned “ON”,
this light comes on briefly so you can
check that the light is working.

When the low tyre pressure warning light is
lit, one or more of your tyres is significantly
under-inflated. You should stop and check
your tyres as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure as indicated
on the vehicle’s tyre information placard.
Driving on a significantly under-inflated
tyre causes the tyre to overheat and can
lead to tyre failure. Under-inflation also
reduces fuel efficiency and tyre tread life,
and may affect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability. Each tyre, including the
spare, should be checked at least once a
month when cold and set to the recom­mended inflation pressure as specified in
the vehicle placard.

The low tyre pressure warning light is also
used to inform you of a TPMS malfunction.
When the system detects a malfunction,
this light will blink for about 75 seconds
and then remain continuously illuminated.
This sequence will be repeated after the
ignition switch is turned “ON” as long as
the malfunction exists.

NOTE:
The low tyre pressure warning light may
not come on immediately if you have a
sudden loss of air pressure.

WARNING

• Failure to take corrective action
when the low tyre pressure warn­ing light is not working or when it
comes on and blinks while driving
can lead to an accident.
If the low tyre pressure warning
light does not come on for 2 sec­onds after the ignition switch is
turned “ON”, or the light comes on
and blinks while driving, have your
vehicle inspected by a SUZUKI
dealer. Even if the light turns off
after blinking, indicating that the
monitoring system has recovered,
you should still have the system
checked by a SUZUKI dealer.

(Continued)

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WARNING

(Continued)

• The load-carrying capacity of your
tyres is reduced at lower inflation
pressures. If your tyres are even
moderately under-inflated, the load
on the tyres may exceed the load­carrying capacity of the tyres,
which could lead to tyre failure. The
low tyre pressure warning light will
not alert you to this condition,
because it only comes on when
one or more of your tyres becomes
significantly under-inflated.
Check and adjust your tyre pres­sure at least once a month. Refer to
“Tyres” in “INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE” section.

(Continued)

WARNING

(Continued)

• Continuing to drive with the low
tyre pressure warning light on can
lead to an accident, resulting in
severe injury or death.
If the low tyre pressure warning
light comes on and stays on,
reduce your speed and avoid
abrupt steering and braking. Be
aware that driving on a signifi­cantly under-inflated tyre can
cause the tyre to overheat and can
lead to tyre failure, and may affect
steering control and brake effec­tiveness. Stop the vehicle in a safe
place as soon as possible and
check your tyres.
– If you have a flat tyre, replace it

with the spare tyre. Refer to
“Jacking Instructions” in “EMER­GENCY SERVICE” section for the
tyre replacement method. Also
refer to “Replacing tyres and/or
wheels” for instructions on how
to restore normal operation of
the TPMS after you have had a
flat tyre.

– If one or more of your tyres is

under-inflated, adjust the infla­tion pressure of all tyres to the
recommended inflation pressure
as soon as possible.

BEFORE DRIVING

For additional details on the tyre pressure
monitoring system, refer to “Tyres” in
“INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE” sec­tion for information on maintaining proper
tyre pressure.

Brake System Warning Light

82K170

Three different types of operations exist
depending on the vehicle’s specification.

• The light comes on briefly when the igni­tion switch is turned “ON”.

• The light comes on when the parking
brake is engaged with the ignition switch
in “ON” position.

• The light comes on under either or both
of above two conditions.

The light also comes on when the fluid in
the brake fluid reservoir falls below the
specified level.

The light should go out after starting the
engine and fully releasing the parking
brake, if the fluid level in the brake fluid
reservoir is adequate.

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The light also comes on together with the
ABS warning light when the rear brake
force control function (proportioning valve
function) of the ABS system fails.
If the brake system warning light comes on
while you are driving the vehicle, it may
mean that there is something wrong with
the vehicle’s brake system. If this happens,
you should:

1) Pull off the road and stop carefully.

NOTE:
Remember that stopping distance may be
longer, you may have to push harder on
the pedal, and the pedal may go down far­ther than normal.

2) Test the brakes by carefully starting and
stopping the vehicle on the shoulder of
the road.

3) If you determine that it is safe, drive the
vehicle cautiously at low speed or tow
the vehicle to the nearest SUZUKI
dealer or qualified workshop for repairs.

WARNING

If any of the following conditions
occur, you should immediately ask a
SUZUKI dealer or a qualified work­shop to inspect the brake system.

• If the brake system warning light
does not go out after the engine
has been started and the parking
brake has been fully released.

• If the brake system warning light
does not come on when the igni­tion switch is turned “ON”.

• If the brake system warning light
comes on at any time during vehi­cle operation.

NOTE:
Because the brake system is self-adjust­ing, the fluid level will drop as the brake
pads become worn. Replenishing the
brake fluid reservoir is considered normal
periodic maintenance.

NOTE:
(Parking Brake Reminder Buzzer)
A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind
you to release the parking brake if you
start the vehicle without releasing the park­ing brake. Make sure that the parking
brake is fully released and the brake sys­tem warning light turns off.

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light (if equipped)

65D529

When the ignition switch is turned “ON”,
the light comes on briefly so you can check
that the light is working.
If the light stays on or comes on when driv­ing, there may be something wrong with
the ABS.

If this happens:

1) Pull off the road and stop carefully.

2) Turn the ignition switch to “LOCK” and
then start the engine again.

If the warning light comes on briefly then
turns off, the system is normal. If the warn­ing light still stays on, the system will be
something wrong.

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BEFORE DRIVING

If the light and the brake system warning
light stay on or come on simultaneously
when driving, your ABS system is
equipped with the rear brake force control
function (proportioning valve function) and
there may be something wrong with both
the rear brake force control function and
anti-lock function of the ABS system.

If one of the above occurs, have the sys­tem inspected by a SUZUKI dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the ABS becomes inoperative, the brake
system will function as an ordinary brake
system that does not have this ABS sys­tem.

For details of ABS system, refer to “Anti­lock Brake System (ABS)” in “OPERATING
YOUR VEHICLE” section.

Oil Pressure Warning Light

50G051

When the ignition switch is turned “ON”,
this light comes on. When the engine is
started, the light goes out. The light will
come on and remain on if there is insuffi­cient oil pressure. If the light comes on
when driving, pull off the road as soon as
you can and stop the engine.
Check the oil level and add oil if necessary.
If there is enough oil, the lubrication sys­tem should be inspected by a SUZUKI
dealer or a qualified workshop before you
drive the vehicle again.

NOTICE

• If you operate the engine with this
light on, severe engine damage can
result.

• Do not rely on the oil pressure
warning light to indicate the need
to add oil. Periodically check the
engine oil level.

ESP® Warning Light (if equipped)

52KM133

ESP® is a registered trademark of Daimler
AG.

This light blinks 5 times per second when
one of the following systems is activated.

• Stability control system

• Traction control system

If this light blinks, drive carefully.

When the ignition switch is turned “ON”,
the light comes on briefly so you can check
that the light is working. If the light stays on
or comes on when driving, there may be
something wrong with the ESP
(other than ABS). You should have the
system inspected by a SUZUKI dealer or a
qualified workshop.

For details of the ESP® systems, refer to
“Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) (if
equipped)” in “OPERATING YOUR VEHI­CLE” section.

®

systems

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WARNING

The ESP® systems cannot prevent
accidents. Always drive carefully.

ESP® OFF Indicator Light
(if equipped)

73R0196

When the ignition switch is turned “ON”,
this light comes on briefly so you can
check that the light is working.

When the ESP
turn off the ESP® systems (other than
ABS), the ESP® OFF indicator light comes
on and stays on.

For details of the ESP
“Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) (if
equipped)” in “OPERATING YOUR VEHI­CLE” section.

NOTE:
If the vehicle speed is greater than approx­imately 30 km/h (19 mph), the ESP
tems (other than ABS) will be activated
automatically and the light will go out.

®

OFF switch is pushed to

®

systems, refer to

®

sys-

Charging Light

50G052

When the ignition switch is turned “ON”,
this light comes on. When the engine is
started, the light goes out. The light will
come on and remain on if there is some­thing wrong with the battery charging sys­tem. If the light comes on when the engine
is running, the charging system should be
inspected immediately by a SUZUKI dealer
or a qualified workshop.

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Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light
(if equipped)

60G049

When the driver does not buckle his or her
seat belt, this light will come on and/or
blink.
For details of the seat belt reminder, refer
to “Seat Belts (for Vehicles with Emer­gency Locking Retractor (ELR))” in “FOR
SAFE DRIVING” section.

AIRBAG Light (if equipped)

63J030

When the ignition switch is turned “ON”,
this light comes on for several seconds so
you can check that the light is working.

The light will come on and stay on if there
is a problem in the airbag system.

WARNING

If AIRBAG light does not blink or
come on briefly when the ignition
switch is turned “ON”, stays on for
more than 10 seconds, or comes on
while driving, the airbag system may
not work properly, which could result
in serious injury in the event of a col­lision. Have the airbag systems
inspected by a SUZUKI dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Malfunction Indicator Light

65D530

Your vehicle has a computer-controlled
emission control system. A malfunction
indicator light is provided on the instrument
cluster to indicate when it is necessary to
have the emission control system serviced.
When the ignition switch is turned “ON”,
this light comes on. When the engine is
started, the light goes out.

If the malfunction indicator light comes on
or blinks when the engine is running, there
is a damage in the emission control sys­tem.
Bring the vehicle to a SUZUKI dealer or a
qualified workshop to have the damage
fixed.

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CAUTION

If this light blinks, stop your vehicle
immediately in a safe place to avoid
catalyst's melting problem since
there may be a misfire in the engine.

• Do not drive or stop over such as
withered grasses.

• Drive slowly if required to move the
vehicle.

NOTICE

Continuing to drive the vehicle when
the malfunction indicator light is on
or blinking can cause permanent
damage to the vehicle’s emission
control system, and can affect fuel
economy and driveability.

Immobilizer System Warning Light

80JM122

When the ignition switch is turned “ON”,
this light comes on briefly so you can
check that the light is working.

If this light blinks with the ignition switch is
turned “ON”, there may be something
wrong with the immobilizer system. Ask a
SUZUKI dealer or a qualified workshop to
have the system inspected.

Low Fuel Warning Light

54G343

If this light comes on, refuel the fuel tank
as soon as possible.

When this light comes on, a ding sounds
once to remind you to refuel.
If you do not refuel, a ding sounds every
time when the ignition switch is turned
“ON”.

NOTE:
The activation point of this light varies
depending on road conditions (for exam­ple, slope or curve) and driving conditions
because of fuel movement in the tank.

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Electric Power Steering Light
(if equipped)

79J039

When the ignition switch is turned “ON”,
this light comes on. When the engine is
started, the light goes out.

CAUTION

If this light stays or comes on while
driving, the power steering system
may not work properly. As a result, it
may require greater steering effort.
Have the system inspected by a
SUZUKI dealer or a qualified work­shop.

NOTE:
The following steering wheel operations
may gradually take more effort while park­ing or driving at a very low speed. This is
not a malfunction of the steering system,
but the power steering control system lim­its the power assist in order to prevent it
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
cools down, the power steering system will
return to its original condition.
However, repeating these operations could
cause damage to the power steering sys­tem.

NOTE:
If the power steering system does not work
properly, it will require greater effort to
steer but you still will be able to steer.

NOTE:
If the steering is operated, you may hear a
noise caused by electric power steering
operation. This is normal and indicates that
the power steering system works properly.

Turn Signal Indicators

50G055

When you turn on the left or right turn sig­nal, the corresponding green arrow on the
instrument panel will flash along with the
respective turn signal lights. When you
turn on the hazard warning switch, both
arrows will flash along with all of the turn
signal lights.

Main Beam (high beam) Indicator
Light

55S20032

This indicator comes on when headlight
main beams (high beams) are turned on.

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Engine Coolant Temperature Light

54G344

When the ignition switch is turned “ON”,
this light comes on briefly so you can
check that the light is working.

This indicator has the following two func­tions.

Low engine coolant temperature light
(blue color)

This light stays on while the engine is still
cold and goes off when the engine has
warmed up.

If this light blinks, there is a problem with
the system. Have your vehicle inspected
by a SUZUKI dealer or a qualified work­shop.

High engine coolant temperature warn­ing light (red color)

If this light blinks while driving, it means the
engine is running hot. Avoid driving condi­tions that may lead to actual overheating. If
the light stays on without blinking, then the
engine is overheating. Follow the instruc­tions in “Engine Trouble: Overheating” of
“EMERGENCY SERVICE” section.

NOTICE

Continuing to drive the vehicle when
engine overheating is indicated can
result in severe engine damage.

Rear Fog Light Indicator Light
(if equipped)

54G491

The rear fog light indicator light comes on
when the rear fog light operates.

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(A)
(B)

(1) (2)

(1)

(2)

Speedometer

52SS2011E

The speedometer indicates vehicle speed.

NOTE:
For models of GCC countries, a buzzer will
sound when the vehicle speed exceeds
about 120 km/h. This buzzer does not indi­cate a vehicle malfunction. If you slow
down to about 118 km/h, the buzzer will
stop.

Information Display

Information display is shown when the igni­tion switch is turned “ON”.

52SS2012E

(1) Information display
(2) Trip meter selector knob

The information display shows the follow­ing information.

Display (A)

Fuel gauge

Display (B)

Odometer / Trip meter

Fuel Gauge

52SS20030

When the ignition switch is in “ON” posi­tion, this gauge gives a rough indication of
the amount of fuel in the fuel tank. “F”
stands for full and “E” stands for empty.

If the fuel meter indicator shows only one
segment to “E”, refill the tank as soon as
possible.

NOTE:
If the last segment blinks, it means that the
fuel is almost empty.

If the low fuel warning light (1) comes on,
refill the fuel tank immediately.

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NOTE:
The activation point of the low fuel warning
light (1) varies depending on road condi­tions (for example, slope or curve) and
driving conditions because of fuel move­ment in the tank.

Refer to “Low Fuel Warning Light” in
“Warning and Indicator Lights” in this sec­tion for details.

The mark (2) indicates that the fuel filler
cap is located on the right side of the vehi­cle.

Odometer / Trip meter / Brightness
Control

The display (B) shows one of the following
indications; Odometer, trip meter A, trip
meter B.

To switch the display indication (B), push
the trip meter selector knob (2) quickly.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

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(a) Odometer
(b) Trip meter A
(c) Trip meter B
(d) Brightness control*

* The brightness control will appear when

the position lights and/or headlights are
on.

WARNING

If you attempt to adjust the display
while driving, you could lose control
of the vehicle, which could result in
an unexpected accident.

Do not attempt to adjust the display
while driving.

NOTE:

• Indications will change when you push
and release a knob.

• The display shows estimated values.
Indications may not be the same as
actual values.

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Odometer

(Brightest)

(Initial setting)

(Dimmest)

The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.

Trip meter

The trip meter can be used to measure the
distance traveled on short trips or between
fuel stops.
You can use the trip meter A or trip meter B
independently.

To reset the trip meter, push and hold the
trip meter selector knob (2) until the display
shows 0.0.

NOTE:
The indicated maximum value of the trip
meter is 9999.9. When you run past the
maximum value, the indicated value will
return to 0.0.

Brightness control

When the position lights and/or headlights
are ON, you can control the meter illumina­tion intensity.

To change the brightness of the instrument
panel lights, push and hold the trip meter
selector knob (2).

BEFORE DRIVING

52SS20080

NOTE:

• If you do not push the brightness control
knob within several seconds of activat­ing the brightness control display, the
brightness control display will be can­celed automatically.

• When you reconnect the battery, the
brightness of the instrument panel lights
will be reinitialized. Readjust the bright­ness according to your preference.

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Setting Mode (for Vehicles with Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS))

In the setting mode, you can set up and customize the following functions.

Indication Default setting Changed setting Functions

Push the trip meter selec­tor knob (2).

Push and hold the trip
meter selector knob (2).

Tyre pressure monitoring system
setting “ ”

Initialization setting “ ”

Exit the setting mode “ ”

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(a)

(b)

(c)

How to use the setting mode:

1) When the ignition switch is in “ON”
position and the vehicle is stationary,
push the trip meter selector knob (2) to
switch the information display indication
to the odometer.

2) Push and hold the trip meter selector
knob (2) until the display shows
“”.

3) Push the trip meter selector knob (2) to
select a function that you want to set up
according to the chart in the previous
page.

4) Push and hold the trip meter selector
knob (2) to register settings of the fol­lowing functions.

NOTE:

• As shown in the illustration, “ ” and
“ ” indicates on the display of currently
setting item.

• To go back to the higher level display
during operation, push the trip meter
selector knob (2) to display “ ” or
“ ” and then push and hold the trip
meter selector knob (2).

Tyre pressure monitoring system set­ting “ ”:

• : Comfort Mode (default set-

ting)

• : Load Mode

Refer to “Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) (if equipped)” in “OPERATING
YOUR VEHICLE” section for details.

Initialization setting “ ”:

• : Initialize all settings

How to exit the setting mode:

Switch the display to show “ ” and then
push and hold the trip meter selector knob
(2).

Lighting Control Lever

55S20025

WARNING

To avoid possible injury, do not oper­ate controls by reaching through the
steering wheel.

(a) Comfort Mode setting indication

(default setting)
(b) Load Mode setting indication
(c) Back indication

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(3)

(2)

(1)

Lighting Operation

52SS2013E

To turn the lights on or off, twist the knob
on the end of the lever. There are three
positions:

OFF (1)

All lights are off.

(2)

Front position lights, tail lights, license
plate light and instrument lights are on, but
headlights are off.

52SS2014E

With the headlights on, push the lever for­ward to switch to the high beams (main
beams) or pull the lever toward you to
switch to the low beams. When the high
beams (main beams) are on, a light on the
instrument cluster will come on. To
momentarily activate the high beams (main
beams) as a passing signal, pull the lever
slightly toward you and release it when you
have completed the signal.

(3)

Front position lights, tail lights, license
plate light, instrument lights and headlights
are on.

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(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Automatic Light Operation
(if equipped)

52SS2016E

Your vehicle’s lighting system is controlled by two main systems: the lighting switch and
the auto-on headlight system (when the lighting switch is in “AUTO” position).
The two systems work together to operate your lights as shown in the following chart:

ON: Lights ON
LIGHT: When it is light around the light sensor (5).
DARK: When it is dark around the light sensor (5).

Lighting
switch
position

OFF (1)

AUTO (2)

(3)

(4)

Ignition switch in the

Main lights to be
operated

Position lights,
Tail lights

Headlights – – – –

Position lights,
Tail lights

Headlights – – – ON

Position lights,
Tail lights

Headlights – – – –

Position lights,
Tail lights

Headlights ONONONON

“LOCK” or “ACC”

position

LIGHT DARK LIGHT DARK

––––

–––ON

ON ON ON ON

ON ON ON ON

Ignition switch in the

“ON” position

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To turn the lights on or off, twist the knob
on the end of the lever. There are four
positions:

OFF (1)

All lights are off.

AUTO (2)

This function works when the ignition
switch is turned “ON”. The headlights and
position lights are turned on and off auto­matically according to the amount of out­side light detected by a sensor. They go
out automatically when you turn the igni­tion switch to “ACC” or “LOCK” position.

The light sensor (5) for sensing the amount
of outside light is installed on the passen­ger's seat side of instrument panel.

CAUTION

If the light sensor area of the wind­shield is covered with mud, ice, or
other similar substances, the head­lights and position lights may be
turned on even when it is still light
outside.

NOTE:

• Avoid covering the light sensor area of
the windshield with a sticker. The sticker
may impair the performance of the sen­sor and make the system unable to con­trol operation of the lights correctly.

• If you turned the ignition switch to “ON”
position and “AUTO” position remains
selected, the headlights and position
lights come on automatically as it gets
dark outside, even with the engine not
running. Leaving the lights lit for a long
time may lead to a completely dis­charged battery.

(3)

Front position lights, tail lights, license
plate light and instrument lights are on, but
headlights are off.

(4)

Front position lights, tail lights, license
plate light, instrument lights and headlights
are on.

52SS2018E

With the headlights on, push the lever for­ward to switch to the high beams (main
beams) or pull the lever toward you to
switch to the low beams. When the high
beams (main beams) are on, a light on the
instrument cluster will come on. To
momentarily activate the high beams (main
beams) as a passing signal, pull the lever
slightly toward you and release it when you
have completed the signal.

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Auto-on headlight system

(5)

52SS2017E

The auto-on headlight system automati­cally turns on all lights that are operated by
the lighting control lever on the steering
column, when the following three condi­tions are all met.

Conditions for auto-on headlight system
operation:

• It is dark around the light sensor (5).

• The lighting control lever is in “AUTO”
position.

• You turn the ignition switch to “ON” posi­tion.

This system is activated by a signal from
the light sensor (5) on the passenger’s
seat side of instrument panel. Do not cover
the sensor (5). Otherwise, the system will
not work correctly.

WARNING

It takes about 5 seconds for the light
sensor to react to a change in light­ing conditions. To help avoid an acci­dent due to reduced visibility, turn on
your headlights before driving into a
tunnel, parking structure, etc.

NOTE:
The light sensor reacts even to infrared
rays, so it may operate incorrectly when
there are strong infrared rays.

Light Reminder Buzzer
(if equipped)

The interior buzzer continuously beeps if
you open the driver’s door without turning
off the headlights and position lights. This
function is triggered under the following
condition:
The headlights and/or position lights are
on even after the ignition switch is turned
off.

The buzzer stops sounding when you turn
off the headlights and position lights.

Daytime Running Light (D.R.L.)
System (if equipped)

When the engine is started, the daytime
running lights are turned on by this system.

Conditions for D.R.L. system operation:

• The engine is running.

• Headlights is off.

NOTE:
Brightness of the daytime running lights is
different from the brightness of the position
lights, but it is not a malfunction.

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Rear Fog Light Switch
(if equipped)

52SS20110

To turn the rear fog light on, twist the knob
as shown in the illustration with the head­lights on. When the rear fog light is on, an
indicator light on the instrument cluster will
come on.
If you twist the knob to the mark of rear fog
light, the rear fog light will turn on and an
indicator light on the instrument cluster will
come on.

Adjusting headlight pattern

Headlight pattern, left hand traffic

52SS2019E

Headlight pattern, right hand traffic

52SS2020E

The headlight pattern must be adjusted to
avoid dazzling oncoming motorists and
can be set for right or left hand traffic.

The light pattern may not be as good.
You should readjust the light pattern by
masking the headlight lens.

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(1)

(2)

(3)

(1)

(2)

(3)

Left hand drive vehicle

To readjust the light pattern by masking the
headlight lens;

1) Copy the template as shown later in

this section.

2) Transfer the template to a self-adhesive

waterproof material and cut it out.

3) Position the cutout tape at the right dis-

tance from the center mark of the head­light lens.
Refer to the dimensions in the following
illustrations.

Right side headlight

52SS2021E

(1) Vertical line: approximately

10.0 mm (0.3 in.)

(2) Vertical line: approximately

20.0 mm (0.7 in.)

(3) Center mark

Left side headlight

(1) Vertical line: approximately

10.0 mm (0.3 in.)

(2) Vertical line: approximately

20.0 mm (0.7 in.)

(3) Center mark

(3)

(1)

(2)

52SS2022E

Right hand drive vehicle

To readjust the light pattern by masking the
headlight lens;

1) Copy the template as shown later in
this section.

2) Transfer the template to a self-adhesive
waterproof material and cut it out.

3) Position the cutout tape at the left dis­tance from the center mark of the head­light lens.
Refer to the dimensions in the following
illustrations.

Right side headlight

52SS2023E

(1) Vertical line: approximately

10.0 mm (0.3 in.)

(2) Vertical line: approximately

20.0 mm (0.7 in.)

(3) Center mark

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Left side headlight

(3)

(1)

(2)

(1) Vertical line: approximately

10.0 mm (0.3 in.)

(2) Vertical line: approximately

20.0 mm (0.7 in.)

(3) Center mark

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Templates for headlights

(a)

(b)

(c)

(a) 10 mm (0.3 in.)
(b) 20 mm (0.7 in.)
(c) 70 mm (2.7 in.)

BEFORE DRIVING

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Headlight Leveling Switch
(if equipped)

75RM008

Level the headlight beam according to the
load condition of your vehicle by turning
this switch. The chart shows the appropri­ate switch position for different vehicle load
conditions.

Vehicle Load Condition

Driver only 0

Driver + full cargo 3.5

Switch

Position

Turn Signal Control Lever

55S20025

WARNING

To avoid possible injury, do not oper­ate controls by reaching through the
steering wheel.

Turn Signal Operation

With the ignition switch in “ON” position,
move the lever upward or downward to
activate the right or left turn signals.

Normal turn signal

52SS2007E

Move the lever all the way upward or
downward to signal. When the turn is com­pleted, the signal will cancel and the lever
will return to its normal position.

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Hazard Warning Switch

52SS20140

Push the hazard warning switch to activate
the hazard warning lights. All turn signal
lights and both turn signal indicators will
flash simultaneously. To turn off the lights,
push the switch again.
Use the hazard warning lights to warn
other drivers of possible risk of traffic haz­ard when you park your vehicle in case of
emergency.

Windshield Wiper and Washer
Lever

52SS30040

WARNING

To avoid possible injury, do not oper­ate controls by reaching through the
steering wheel.

Wiper and Washer Operation

When the ignition switch is in “ON” posi­tion, you can use the wiper/washer lever or
switch.

When the wipers are under heavy load
such as covered by snow, the breaker will
be activated and the wipers will stop oper­ating to protect the wiper motor from over­heating.

If the wiper stops during operation, do the
following methods.

1) Stop the vehicle in a safe place, and
turn the engine off.

2) Move the wiper lever and switch to
“OFF” position.

3) Remove obstacles such as snow on the
wipers.

4) After a while, when the temperature of
the wiper motor becomes low enough,
the breaker will be reset automatically
and you will be able to use the wipers.

If you cannot use the wipers after a while,
there may be another problem. Ask a
SUZUKI dealer or a qualified workshop to
have the wipers inspected.

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Windshield Wipers

Left hand drive vehicle

MIST

OFF

INT

LO

HI

52SS2009E

To turn the windshield wipers on, move the
lever down to one of the three operating
positions. In “INT” position, the wipers
operate intermittently. The “INT” position is
very convenient for driving in mist or light
rain. In “LO” position, the wipers operate at
a steady low speed. In “HI” position, the
wipers operate at a steady high speed. To
turn off the wipers, move the lever back to
“OFF” position.
Move the lever up and hold it to “MIST”
position, the windshield wipers will turn on
continuously at low speed.

Right hand drive vehicle

MIST

OFF

LO

HI

52SS20150

To turn the windshield wipers on, move the
lever down to one of the two operating
positions. In “LO” position, the wipers oper­ate at a steady low speed. In “HI” position,
the wipers operate at a steady high speed.
To turn off the wipers, move the lever back
to “OFF” position.
Move the lever up and hold it to “MIST”
position, the windshield wipers will turn on
continuously at low speed.

Windshield Washer

52SS2010E

To spray windshield washer fluid, pull the
lever toward you.

NOTICE

Do not use radiator antifreeze solu­tion in the windshield washer reser­voir. This can severely impair
visibility when sprayed on the wind­shield, and also damage your vehi­cle’s paint.

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NOTICE

To help prevent damage to the wind­shield wiper and washer system
components, you should take the fol­lowing precautions:

• Do not continue to hold in the lever
when there is no windshield
washer fluid being sprayed or the
washer motor can be damaged.

• Do not attempt to remove dirt from
a dry windshield with the wipers or
you can damage the windshield
and the wiper blades. Always wet
the windshield with washer fluid
before operating the wipers.

• Clear ice or packed snow from the
wiper blades before using the wip­ers.

• Check the washer fluid level regu­larly. Check it often when the
weather is bad.

• Only fill the washer fluid reservoir
3/4 full during cold weather to allow
room for expansion if the tempera­ture falls low enough to freeze the
solution.

Horn

52SS20170

Press the horn button of the steering wheel
to sound the horn. The horn will sound with
the ignition switch in any position.

Vehicle Loading

Your vehicle was designed for specific
weight capacities. The weight capacities of
your vehicle are indicated by the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the
Permissible maximum Axle Weight (PAW,
front and rear). The GVWR and PAW (front
and rear) are listed in “SPECIFICATIONS”
section.

GVWR – Maximum permissible overall
weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including
all the occupants, accessories and cargo
plus the trailer nose weight if towing a
trailer).
PAW – (Front and Rear) Maximum permis­sible weight on an individual axle.

Actual weight of the loaded vehicle and
actual loads at the front and rear axles can
only be determined by weighing the vehi­cle. Compare these weights to the GVWR
and PAW (front and rear). If the gross vehi­cle weight or the load on either axle
exceeds these ratings, you must remove
enough weight to bring the load down to
the rated capacity.

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WARNING

• Never overload your vehicle. The
gross vehicle weight (sum of the
weights of the vehicle, all the occu­pants, accessories, cargo plus
trailer nose weight if towing a
trailer) must never exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR). In addition, never distrib­ute a load so that the weight on
either the front or rear axle exceeds
the Permissible maximum Axle
Weight (PAW).

• Always distribute cargo evenly. To
avoid personal injury or damage to
your vehicle, always secure cargo
to prevent it from shifting if the
vehicle moves suddenly. Place
heavier objects on the floor and as
far forward in the cargo area as
possible. Never pile cargo higher
than the top of the seatbacks.

Trailer Towing

Your SUZUKI vehicle was originally
designed to carry people and a normal
amount of cargo, not to tow a trailer.

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

Daily Inspection Checklist .................................................. 3-1

Engine Oil Consumption .................................................... 3-1

Ignition Switch ..................................................................... 3-2

Parking Brake Lever ........................................................... 3-4

Pedal ..................................................................................... 3-5

Starting the Engine ............................................................. 3-6

Using the Transmission ..................................................... 3-7

Braking ................................................................................. 3-8

Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) (if equipped) .......... 3-11

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS) (if equipped) ........................................................... 3-14

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Daily Inspection Checklist

Before Driving

60A187S

1) Make sure that windows, mirrors,
lights and reflectors are clean and
unobstructed.

2) Visually check the tyres for the follow­ing points:

– the depth of the tread groove
– abnormal wear, cracks and damage
– loose wheel nuts
– existence of foreign material such as

nails, stones, etc.
Refer to “Tyres” in “INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE” section for details.

3) Look for fluid and oil leakage.

NOTE:
It is normal for water to drip from the air
conditioning system while and after use.

4) Make sure the hood is fully closed and
latched.

5) Check the headlights, turn signal
lights, brake lights and horn for proper
operation.

6) Check the brake pedal feeling and the
adjustment condition for the parking
brake lever or pedal.
Refer to “Brakes” in “INSPECTION
AND MAINTENANCE” section for
details.

7) Adjust the mirrors.

8) Make sure that you and all passengers
have properly fastened the seat belts.

9) Make sure that all warning lights come
on as the ignition switch is turned to
“ON” position.

10) Check all gauges.

11) Make sure that the brake system
warning light turns off when the park­ing brake is released.

Once a week, or each time you fill your fuel
tank, perform the following under-hood
checks:

1) Engine oil level

2) Coolant level

3) Brake fluid level

4) Battery fluid (acid) level

5) Windshield washer fluid level

Once a month, or each time you fill your
fuel tank, check the tyre pressure using a
tyre pressure gauge. Also check the tyre
pressure of the spare tyre.

Engine Oil Consumption

It is normal for the engine to consume
some engine oil during normal vehicle
operation.
The amount of engine oil consumption
depends on viscosity and quality of the oil
and your driving conditions.
More oil is consumed during high-speed
driving and when there is frequent acceler­ation and deceleration. Under high loads,
your engine also will consume more oil.
A new engine also consumes more oil,
since its pistons, piston rings and cylinder
walls have not yet become conditioned.
New engines reach the normal level of oil
consumption only after approximately
5000 km (3000 miles) driving.

Oil consumption:
Max. 1.0 L per 1000 km
(1 Qt. per 600 miles)

When judging the amount of oil consump­tion, note that the oil may become diluted
and it is difficult to judge the accurate oil
level.

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As an example, if a vehicle is used for
repeated short trips, and consumes a nor­mal amount of oil, the dipstick may not
show any drop in the oil level at all, even
after 1000 km (600 miles) or more of driv­ing. This is because the oil is gradually
becoming diluted with fuel or moisture,
making it appear that the oil level has not
changed.
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.

Ignition Switch

55S20025

WARNING

To avoid possible injury, do not oper­ate controls by reaching through the
steering wheel.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

68PH00310

The ignition switch has the following four
positions:

LOCK

This is the normal parking position. It is the
only position in which the key can be
removed.

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Turn to “LOCK”

Push

60G033

You must push in the key to turn it to
“LOCK” position. It locks the ignition, and
prevents normal use of the steering wheel
after the key is removed.

To release the steering lock, insert the key
and turn it clockwise to one of the other
positions. If you have trouble turning the
key to unlock the steering wheel, try turn­ing the steering wheel slightly to the right
or left while turning the key.

ACC

Accessories such as the radio can oper­ate, but the engine is off.

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.

52SS30030

WARNING

• Never return the ignition switch to
the “LOCK” position and remove
the ignition key while the vehicle is
moving. The steering wheel will
lock and you will not be able to
steer the vehicle.

(Continued)

WARNING

(Continued)

• Always return the ignition switch to
“LOCK” position and remove the
ignition key when leaving the vehi­cle even only for a short time. Also
do not leave children alone in a
parked vehicle. Unattended chil­dren may be able to start the vehi­cle or shift the transmission into
“N” (Neutral), which could result in
an accident. There is also a danger
that children may injure them­selves by playing with the moving
features of the vehicle. In addition,
heat build-up or extremely cold
temperatures inside the vehicle can
be fatal to children.

ON

This is the normal operating position. All
electrical systems are on.

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(2)

(3)

(1)

NOTICE

• For protection of a lead-acid bat­tery and a starter motor, do not use
the starter motor by turning the key
to “START” for more than 12 sec­onds at a time. If the engine dose
not start, turn the key to “LOCK”
position and wait for more than 30
seconds before trying again. If the
engine does not start after several
attempts, consult a SUZUKI dealer
or a qualified workshop.

• Do not leave the ignition switch in
“ON” position if the engine is not
running as the battery will dis­charge.

Parking Brake Lever

54G039

(1) To set
(2) To release
(3) To release

The parking brake lever is located between
the front seats. To set the parking brake,
depress the brake pedal and pull the park­ing brake lever all the way up. To release
the parking brake, depress the brake pedal
and pull up slightly on the parking brake
lever, push the button on the end of the
lever with your thumb, and lower the lever
to its original position.

WARNING

• Never drive your vehicle with the
parking brake on: rear brake effec­tiveness can be reduced from over­heating, brake life may be
shortened, or permanent brake
damage may result.

• If the parking brake does not hold
the vehicle securely or does not
fully release, have your vehicle
inspected immediately by a
SUZUKI dealer or a qualified work­shop.

• When parking on an uphill, turn the
steering wheel so that the front
wheels point to the centre of the
road.

• When parking on a downhill, turn
the steering wheel so that the front
wheels point to the curb.

• Whenever parking, make sure the
gearshift lever is in 1st gear or “R”
(Reverse). Remember, even though
the transmission is in gear, you
must set the parking brake fully.

(Continued)

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WARNING

(Continued)

When parking the vehicle in
extremely cold weather, the follow­ing procedure should be used:

1)Set the parking brake.

2)Turn off the engine, then shift
into “R” (Reverse) or 1st gear.
Get out of the vehicle and put
chocks under the wheels.

3)Release the parking brake.
When you return to your vehicle,
you must remember to first set
the parking brake, then remove
the wheel chocks.

WARNING

Do not leave cigarette lighters, spray
cans, soft drink cans or plastic arti­cles (such as glasses, CD cases, etc.)
in sun-heated vehicle. The tempera­ture inside the vehicle may cause as
follows:

• Gas may leak from a cigarette
lighter or spray can and may lead
to a fire.

• The glasses, plastic cards or CD
cases, etc. may deform or crack.

• Soft drink cans may fracture.

Parking Brake Reminder Buzzer

A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind
you to release the parking brake if you
start the vehicle without fully releasing the
parking brake. Make sure that the parking
brake is fully released and the brake sys­tem warning light turns off.

Pedal

(2)(1)

(3)

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Clutch Pedal (1)

A clutch pedal is used to disengage the
driving force to the wheels when starting
the engine, stopping, or shifting the gear­shift lever. Depressing the pedal disen­gages the clutch.

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WARNING

Do not drive with your foot resting on
the clutch pedal. It could result in
excessive clutch wear, clutch dam­age, or unexpected loss of engine
braking.

Brake Pedal (2)

Your vehicle is equipped with front disc
brakes and rear drum brakes. Depressing
the brake pedal applies both sets of
brakes.

You may hear occasional brake squeal
when you apply the brakes. This is a nor­mal condition caused by environmental
factors such as temperature, humidity or
dust, etc.

WARNING

• If brake squeal is excessive and
occurs each time the brakes are
applied, you should have the
brakes checked by a SUZUKI
dealer or a qualified workshop.

(Continued)

WARNING

(Continued)

• Do not apply brakes continuously
or rest your foot on the brake
pedal. This will result in overheat­ing of the brakes which could
cause unpredictable braking
action, longer stopping distances,
or permanent brake damage.

Accelerator Pedal (3)

An accelerator pedal controls the speed of
the engine. Depressing the accelerator
pedal increases power output and speed.

Starting the Engine

Before Starting Engine

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1) Make sure the parking brake is set fully.

2) Shift into “N” (Neutral). Hold the clutch
pedal and brake pedal fully depressed.

WARNING

Make sure that the parking brake is
set fully and the transmission is in
Neutral before attempting to start the
engine.

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Starting a Cold and Warm Engine

With your foot taken off the accelerator
pedal, crank the engine by turning the igni­tion key to “START”. Release the key when
the engine starts.

NOTICE

• Stop turning the starter immedi­ately after the engine has started or
the starter system can be damaged.

• For protection of a lead-acid bat­tery and a starter motor, do not use
the starter motor by turning the key
to “START” for more than 12 sec­onds at a time. If the engine does
not start, turn the key to “LOCK”
position and wait for more than 30
seconds before trying again. If the
engine does not start after several
attempts, consult a SUZUKI dealer
or a qualified workshop.

Using the Transmission

WARNING

Do not hang any items on the gear­shift lever and do not use the gear­shift lever as a handrest. Otherwise,
it could prevent proper operation of
the gearshift lever and cause its mal­function, resulting in an accident.

Manual Transmission

Starting off

To start off, depress the clutch pedal all the
way to the floor and shift into 1st or 2nd
gear. After releasing the parking brake,
gradually release the clutch pedal. When
you hear a change in the engine’s sound,
slowly press the accelerator while continu­ing to gradually release the clutch pedal.

NOTE:
Starting the vehicle in 2nd gear helps con­serve fuel.
However, use 1st gear when starting in a
loaded or upslope condition.

Shifting

All forward gears are synchronized, which
provides for quiet and easy shifting.
Always depress the clutch pedal all the
way to the floor before shifting gears.

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Downshifting maximum allowable speeds

Downshifting km/h (mph)

2nd to 1st 15 (10)

3rd to 2nd 60 (35)

4th to 3rd 85 (50)

5th to 4th 130 (80)*

*NOTE:
You may not accelerate to the maximum
allowable speed because of the driving sit­uation and/or the vehicle condition.

WARNING

• Reduce your speed and downshift
to a lower gear before going down
a long or steep hill. A lower gear
will allow the engine to provide
braking. Avoid riding the brakes or
they may overheat, resulting in
brake failure.

• When driving on slippery roads,
slow down before downshifting.
Excessive and/or sudden changes
in engine speed may cause loss of
traction, which could cause you to
lose control.

NOTICE

• Do not downshift to a lower gear at
the speed faster than the maximum
allowable speeds for the next lower
speed, or severe damage to engine
and transmission can result.

• Make sure that the vehicle is com­pletely stationary before you shift
into “R” (Reverse).

• To help avoid clutch damage, do
not use the clutch pedal as a foot­rest while driving or use the clutch
to keep the vehicle stationary on a
slope. Depress the clutch fully
when shifting.

• When shifting or starting off, do not
race the engine. Racing the engine
can shorten engine life and cause
negative effect to smooth shifting.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

Braking

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The distance needed to bring any vehicle
to a halt increases with the speed of the
vehicle. The braking distance needed, for
example, at 60 km/h (37 mph) will be
approximately 4 times greater than the
braking distance needed at 30 km/h (19
mph). Start to depress the brake pedal
when there is plenty of distance between
your vehicle and the stopping point, and
slow down gradually.

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WARNING

If water gets into the brake devices,
brake performance may become poor
and unpredictable. After driving
through water or washing the under­side of the vehicle, test the brakes
while driving at a slow speed to see if
they have maintained their normal
effectiveness. If the brakes are less
effective than normal, dry them by
repeatedly applying the brakes while
driving slowly until the brakes have
regained their normal effectiveness.

Power-assisted Brakes

Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes. If
power assistance is lost due to a stalled
engine or other failures, the system is still
fully operational on reserve power and you
can bring the vehicle to a complete stop by
pressing the brake pedal once and holding
it down. The reserve power is partly used
up when you depress the brake pedal and
reduces each time the pedal is pressed.
Apply smooth and even pressure to the
pedal. Do not pump the pedal.

WARNING

Even without reserving power in the
brake system, you can still stop the
vehicle by pressing the brake pedal
harder than normally required. How­ever, the stopping distance may be
longer.

Brake Assist System (if equipped)

When you slam the brakes on, the brake
assist system determines it to be an emer­gency stop and provides more powerful
braking for a driver who cannot hold down
the brake pedal firmly.

NOTE:
If you quickly and forcefully depress the
brakes, you may hear a clicking sound in
the brake pedal. This is normal and indi­cates that the brake assist system is acti­vated properly.

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(1) (2)

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
(if equipped)

ABS will help you avoid skidding by elec­tronically controlling braking pressure. It
will also help you maintain steering control
when braking on slippery surfaces or when
braking hard.
The ABS works automatically, so you do
not need any special braking technique.
Just push the brake pedal down without
pumping. The ABS will operate whenever
it senses that the wheels are locking up.
You may feel the brake pedal pulsates
while the ABS is operating.

NOTE:

• The ABS will not work if vehicle speed is
under about 9 km/h (6mph).

• If the ABS system is activated, you may
hear a clunking noise and/or feel pulsat­ing in the brake pedal. This is normal
and indicates that the brake fluid pres­sure is being controlled properly.

• You may hear an operation sound when
you start the engine or after the vehicle
begins to move. This means that the
above systems are in the self-check
mode. This sound does not indicate a
malfunction.

WARNING

• On some types of loose surfaces
(such as gravel, snow-covered
roads, etc.), the stopping distance
required for a vehicle with ABS
may be slightly greater than the
one required for a comparable vehi­cle with a conventional brake sys­tem. With a conventional brake
system, skidding tyres are able to
plow the gravel or snow layer,
shortening the stopping distance.
ABS minimizes this resistance
effect. Allow for extra stopping dis­tance when driving on loose sur­faces.

• On regular paved roads, some driv­ers may be able to obtain slightly
shorter stopping distances with
conventional brake systems than
with ABS.

• In both of the above conditions,
ABS will still offer the advantage of
helping you maintain directional
control. However, remember that
ABS will not compensate for bad
road or weather conditions or poor
driver judgment. Use good judg­ment and do not drive too fast.

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(1) ABS warning light
(2) Brake system warning light

WARNING

• If the ABS warning light (1) on the
instrument cluster comes on and
stays on while driving, there may
be a problem with the ABS system.
Ask a SUZUKI dealer or a qualified
workshop to inspect the ABS sys­tem immediately. If the ABS system
becomes inoperative, the brake
system will function as an ordinary
brake system that has no ABS.

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WARNING

(Continued)

• If the ABS warning light (1) and the
brake system warning light (2) on
the instrument panel simultane­ously stay on or come on while
driving, both anti-lock function and
rear brake force control function
(proportioning valve function) of
the ABS system may have failed. If
so, the rear wheels may easily skid
or the vehicle can even spin in the
worst case when braking on a slip­pery road or when hard braking
even on a dry paved road. Ask a
SUZUKI dealer or a qualified work­shop to inspect the ABS system
immediately. Drive carefully, avoid­ing hard braking as much as possi­ble.

How the ABS Works

A computer continuously monitors wheel
speed. The computer compares the
changes in wheel speed when braking. If
the wheels slow suddenly, indicating a
skidding situation, the computer will
change braking pressure several times
each second to prevent the wheels from
locking. When you start your vehicle or
when you accelerate after a hard stop, you
may hear a momentary motor or clicking
noise as the system resets or checks itself.

WARNING

The ABS may not work properly if
tyres or wheels other than those
specified in the owner’s manual are
used. This is because the ABS works
by comparing changes in wheel
speed. When replacing tyres or
wheels, use only the size and type
specified in this owner’s manual.

Electronic Stability Program
(ESP®) (if equipped)

ESP® is a registered trademark of Daimler
AG.

The Electronic Stability Program (ESP®)
helps to control the vehicle during corner­ing if front wheels or rear wheels skid. It
also assists you in maintaining traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces. It does this by regulating
the engine’s output, and by selectively
applying the brakes. In addition, ESP
helps to avoid skidding by controlling brak­ing pressure.

WARNING

The ESP® cannot enhance the vehi­cle’s driving stability in all situations
and does not control your vehicle’s
entire braking system. The ESP® can­not prevent accidents, including
those resulting from excessive speed
in turns, or hydroplaning. Only safe
and attentive drive can prevent acci­dents. The capabilities of an ESP®­equipped vehicle must never be used
as a substitute for careful driving.

®

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The ESP® totally manages the following
four systems, to help enhance vehicle sta­bility in response to various driving condi­tions;

Stability Control System

The vehicle stability control system helps
provide integrated control of systems such
as anti-lock brakes, traction control, engine
control, etc. This system automatically
controls the brakes and engine to help pre­vent the vehicle from skidding when cor­nering on a slippery road surface or when
turning the steering wheel abruptly.

Traction Control System

The traction control system automatically
helps prevent the spinning of wheels when
the vehicle is started or accelerated on
slippery road surfaces. The system oper­ates only if it senses that some of the
wheels are spinning or beginning to lose
traction. When this happens, the system
operates the front or rear brakes and
reduces engine power to limit wheel spin.

NOTE:
You may hear an operation sound when
you start the engine or after the vehicle
begins to move. This means that the
above systems are in the self-check mode.
This sound does not indicate a malfunc­tion.

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

Refer to “Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (if
equipped)” in “Braking” section.

Brake Assist System

Refer to “Brake Assist System (if
equipped)” in “Braking” section.

WARNING

• The ESP® may not work properly if
tyres or wheels other than those
specified in the owner’s manual are
used. When replacing tyres or
wheels, use only the size and type
specified in this owner’s manual.

• The ESP® may not work properly if
tyres are not inflated to the recom­mended tyre pressure.

• The ESP® may not work properly if
tyres are fitted with snow chains.

• The ESP® may not work properly if
the tyres are excessively worn.
Replace tyres when the tread wear
indicators in the grooves appear on
the tread surface.

• The ESP® is not a substitute for
winter tyres or snow chains on a
snow-covered road.

• The ESP® may not work properly if
engine related parts such as the
muffler are not equivalent to stan­dard equipment or are extremely
deteriorated.

• Do not modify the vehicle’s sus­pension since the ESP® may not
work properly.

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NOTE:

• If the ESP® system is activated, you may
hear a clunking noise and/or feel pulsat­ing in the brake pedal. This is normal
and indicates that the brake fluid pres­sure is being controlled properly.

• You may hear an operation sound when
you start the engine or after the vehicle
begins to move. This means that the
above systems are in the self-check
mode. This sound does not indicate a
malfunction.

The lights related to ESP

®

system are

described below:

ESP® Warning Light

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This light blinks 5 times per second when
one of the following systems is activated.

• Stability control system

• Traction control system

If this light blinks, drive carefully.

When the ignition switch is turned “ON”,
this light comes on briefly so you can
check that the light is working.

NOTICE

If the ESP® warning light comes on
and stays on while driving, there may
be a malfunction of the ESP® sys­tems (other than ABS). You should
have the systems inspected by a
SUZUKI dealer or a qualified work­shop.

NOTE:
When the ESP® warning light comes on
and stays on while driving, indicating a
malfunction of the ESP® systems (other
than ABS), the brake system will function
as an ordinary ABS with no additional
ESP® functions.

ESP® OFF Indicator Light

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You should turn the ESP® on during your
ordinary driving, so that you have the ben­efits of all of the ESP

It may be required to turn the ESP® sys­tems (other than ABS) off if your vehicle is
stuck in sand, mud or snow, where wheel
spin is necessary.

NOTE:
If the vehicle speed is greater than approx­imately 30 km/h (19 mph), the ESP
tems (other than ABS) will be activated
automatically and the light will go out.

®

systems.

®

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(1)

ESP® OFF Switch

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(1) ESP® OFF switch

When the ESP® OFF switch located at the
instrument panel is pushed and held to
turn off the ESP® systems (other than
ABS), the ESP® OFF indicator light in the
instrument cluster comes on.
When you have turned the ESP® systems
(other than ABS) off, turn them back on
before resuming ordinary driving.
When you push the ESP® OFF switch
again, the ESP® OFF indicator light will go
out and all of the ESP® systems will be
activated.

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light / Brake System
Warning Light

See “Braking” in this section.

Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) (if equipped)

The tyre pressure monitoring system is
designed to alert you when one or more of
the tyres on your vehicle is significantly
under-inflated. The tyre pressure monitor­ing system (TPMS) sensor containing a
unique identification code is mounted on
each wheel. The TPMS sensors transmit
tyre pressure signals to the receiver of the
tyre pressure monitoring system controller.
When the inflation pressure of one or more
tyres indicates significant under-inflation,
the low tyre pressure warning light comes
on.

NOTE:
The word “telltale” in this section, means
an indicator.

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Low Tyre Pressure Warning Light

52D305

Each tyre should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the inflation pres­sure recommended by the vehicle manu­facturer on the vehicle placard or tyre
pressure label. (If your vehicle has tyres of
a different size than the size indicated on
the vehicle placard or tyre pressure label,
you should determine the proper tyre pres­sure for those tyres.)
As an added fuel efficiency feature, your
vehicle has been equipped with a tyre
pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that
illuminates a low tyre pressure telltale
when one or more of your tyres is signifi­cantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tyre pressure
telltale illuminates, you should stop and
check your tyres as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure.
Driving on a significantly under-inflated
tyre causes the tyre to overheat and can
lead to tyre failure. Under-inflation also
reduces fuel efficiency and tyre tread life,
and may affect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability.

Please note that the TPMS is not a substi­tute for proper tyre maintenance, and it is
the driver’s responsibility to maintain cor­rect tyre pressure, even if under-inflation
has not reached the level to trigger illumi­nation of the TPMS low tyre pressure tell­tale.

WARNING

• Relying only on the tyre pressure
monitoring system to determine
when it is necessary to add air to
the tyres can result in loss of con­trol or an accident.

• Check tyre pressures monthly
when the tyres are cold. If neces­sary, adjust them to the recom­mended inflation pressure as
specified on the vehicle’s tyre
information placard and in this
owner’s manual. Refer to “Tyres” in
“INSPECTION AND MAINTE­NANCE” section.

(Continued)

WARNING

(Continued)

• Failure to take corrective action
when the low tyre pressure warn­ing light is not working or when it
comes on and blinks while driving
can lead to an accident.

• If the low tyre pressure warning
light does not come on for 2 sec­onds after the ignition switch is
turned to “ON” position, or comes
on and blinks while driving, have
your vehicle inspected by a
SUZUKI dealer. Even if the light
turns off after blinking, indicating
that the monitoring system has
recovered, you should still have
the system checked by a SUZUKI
dealer.

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WARNING

(Continued)

• The load-carrying capacity of your
tyres is reduced at lower inflation
pressures. If your tyres are even
moderately under-inflated, the load
on the tyres may exceed the load­carrying capacity of the tyres,
which could lead to tyre failure. The
low tyre pressure warning light will
not alert you to this condition,
because it only comes on when
one or more of your tyres becomes
significantly under-inflated.

Check and adjust your tyre pres­sure at least once a month. Refer to
“Tyres” in “INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE” section.

(Continued)

WARNING

(Continued)

• Continuing to drive with the low
tyre pressure warning light on can
lead to an accident, resulting in
severe injury or death.

• If the low tyre pressure warning
light comes on and stays on,
reduce your speed and avoid
abrupt steering and braking. Be
aware that driving on a signifi­cantly under-inflated tyre can
cause the tyre to overheat and can
lead to tyre failure, and may affect
steering control and brake effec­tiveness. Stop in a safe place as
soon as possible and check your
tyres.
– If you have a flat tyre, replace it

with the spare tyre. Refer to
“Jacking Instructions” in “EMER­GENCY SERVICE” section for the
tyre replacement method. Also
refer to “Replacing Tyres and/or
Wheels” for instructions on how
to restore normal operation of
the TPMS after you have had a
flat tyre.

– If one or more of your tyres is

under-inflated, adjust the infla­tion pressure in all of your tyres
to the recommended inflation
pressure as soon as possible.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

The low tyre pressure warning light can
come on due to normal causes such as
natural air leakage and pressure changes
caused by changes in temperature or
atmospheric pressure. Adjusting the air
pressure in the tyres to the pressure
shown on the tyre information placard
should cause the low tyre pressure warn­ing light to turn off.

To make the low tyre pressure warning
light go off, adjust the tyre pressures when
the tyres are cold, and drive the vehicle for
about 10 minutes.

NOTICE

If the low tyre pressure warning light
does not go off even when you drive
for more than 10 minutes after adjust­ing the cold tyre pressure, there may
be a problem with the TPMS. Have
your vehicle inspected by a SUZUKI
dealer.

If the light turns on again shortly after
adjusting the pressure in your tyres, you
may have a flat tyre. If you have a flat tyre,
replace it with the spare tyre.
Refer to “Jacking Instructions” in “EMER­GENCY SERVICE” section. Refer to
“Replacing Tyres and/or Wheels” for
instructions on how to restore normal oper­ation of the tyre pressure monitoring sys­tem after you have had a flat tyre.

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TPMS Limitations

The tyre pressure monitoring system may
not function properly under certain circum­stances. In the following situations, the low
tyre pressure warning light may come on
and remain on or may blink.

• When you replace a flat tyre with the
spare tyre.

• When you include a spare tyre during a
tyre rotation.

• When the TPMS sensor is damaged
during a tyre replacement or liquid seal­ants are used to repair a flat tyre.

• When the electronic signal of TPMS sen­sor is disturbed in one of the following
ways:
– Electric devices or facilities using simi-

lar radio wave frequencies are nearby.

– A metallic film that may cause radio

wave interference is attached on the
window.

– A lot of snow or ice covers the vehicle,

in particular, around the wheels or
wheel housings.

– Snow tyres that are not installed with

genuine TPMS sensors or snow
chains are used.

• When you use non-genuine SUZUKI
wheels or tyres.

• When the pressure of any tyre is too
high.

• When there is a problem with the
receiver of the TPMS controller.

TPMS Setting

You can set one of the initial value of tyre
pressure below that is indicated on the tyre
information label.

• Comfort Mode

• Load Mode

For details on how to set the mode, refer to
“Setting Mode (for Vehicles with Tyre Pres­sure Monitoring System (TPMS))” in
“BEFORE DRIVING” section.

WARNING

If the loading weight has changed,
adjust the tyre pressure according to
the tyre information label and set the
initial value via the information dis­play. If the loading weight, tyre pres­sure and initial value do not match,
the tyre pressure monitoring system
will not function properly.

Replacing Tyres and/or Wheels

If you got a flat tyre and replaced it with the
spare tyre, SUZUKI recommends that you
have a SUZUKI dealer mount a new tyre
on the wheel that had the flat tyre. The
TPMS is already set up to recognize the ID
code of the original wheel, and normal
TPMS operation will be restored.

If you need to replace any wheels on your
vehicle, a SUZUKI dealer must check that
TPMS sensors are installed in the new
wheels and must set up the TPMS to rec­ognize the new sensors.

NOTE:
A TPMS sensor is not installed in the spare
tyre. You should use the spare tyre only in
an emergency situation, and should
replace the spare tyre as soon as possible
to restore normal TPMS operation.

WARNING

Use of tyres or wheels not recom­mended by SUZUKI can result in fail­ure of the TPMS.
When replacing tyres and wheels,
use only tyres and wheels recom­mended by SUZUKI as standard or
optional equipment for your vehicle.
Refer to “Tyres” in “INSPECTION
AND MAINTENANCE” section for
additional information.

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DRIVING TIPS

DRIVING TIPS

Running-in ........................................................................... 4-1

Catalytic Converter ............................................................. 4-1

Improving Fuel Economy ................................................... 4-2

Highway Driving .................................................................. 4-3

Driving on Hills .................................................................... 4-4

Driving on Slippery Roads ................................................. 4-5

Off-road Driving ................................................................... 4-6

When Encountering a Flooded Area ................................. 4-7

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DRIVING TIPS

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WARNING

• Fasten Your Seat Belts at All Times.
The driver and all passengers
should be properly restrained at all
times, using the seat belts pro­vided. Refer to “Seat Belts” section
for instructions on proper use of
the seat belts.

• Never drive under the influence of
alcohol or other drugs. Alcohol and
drugs can seriously impair your
ability to drive safely, greatly
increasing the risk of injury to
yourself and others. You should
also avoid driving when you are
tired, sick, irritated, or under
stress.

Running-in Catalytic Converter

NOTICE

The future performance and reliabil­ity of the engine depends on the care
and restraint exercised during its
early life. It is especially important to
observe the following precautions
during the first 960 km (600 miles) of
vehicle operation.

• After starting, do not race the
engine. Warm it up gradually.

• Avoid prolonged vehicle operation
at a constant speed. Moving parts
will break in better if you vary your
speed.

• Start off from a stop slowly. Avoid
full throttle starts.

• Avoid hard braking, especially
during the first 320 km (200 miles)
of driving.

• Do not drive slowly with the trans­mission in a high gear.

• Drive the vehicle at moderate
engine speeds.

The purpose of the catalytic converter is to
minimize the amount of harmful pollutants
in your vehicle’s exhaust. Use of leaded
fuel in vehicles equipped with catalytic
converters is prohibited, because lead
deactivates the pollutant-reducing compo­nents of the catalyst system.

The converter is designed to last the life of
the vehicle under normal usage and when
unleaded fuel is used. No special mainte­nance is required on the converter. How­ever, it is very important to keep the engine
properly tuned. Engine misfiring, which can
result from an improperly tuned engine,
may cause overheating of the catalytic
converter. This may result in permanent
heat damage to the catalytic converter and
other vehicle components.

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NOTICE

To minimize the possibility of cata­lytic converter or other vehicle dam­age:

• Maintain the engine in the proper
operating condition.

• In the event of an engine malfunc­tion, particularly one involving
engine misfiring or other apparent
loss of performance, have the vehi­cle serviced promptly.

• Do not turn off the engine or inter­rupt the ignition when the transmis­sion is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.

• Do not try to start the engine by
pushing or towing the vehicle, or
coasting down a hill.

• Do not idle the engine with any
spark plug wires disconnected or
removed, such as during diagnos­tic testing.

• Do not idle the vehicle for pro­longed periods if idling seems
rough or there are other malfunc­tions.

• Do not allow the fuel tank to get
near the empty level.

• Avoid driving your vehicle at
excessively high engine speed.

52SS40020

WARNING

Be careful where you park and drive;
the catalytic converter and other
exhaust components can get very
hot. As with any vehicle, do not park
or operate this vehicle in areas where
combustible materials such as dry
grass or leaves can come in contact
with a hot exhaust system.

Improving Fuel Economy

The following instructions will help you
improve fuel economy.

Avoid excessive idling

If you park your vehicle for more than one
minute, stop the engine and start it again
later. When warming up a cold engine, do
not allow the engine to idle or apply full
throttle until the engine has reached oper­ating temperature. Allow the engine to
warm up by driving.

Avoid fast starts

Fast starts away from lights or stop signs
will consume fuel unnecessarily and
shorten engine life. Start off slowly.

Avoid unnecessary stops

Avoid unnecessary deceleration and stop­ping. Try to maintain a moderate, steady
speed whenever possible. Slowing down
and then accelerating again uses more
fuel.

Keep a steady cruising speed

Drive at a constant speed that road and
traffic conditions will permit.

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DRIVING TIPS

Keep the air cleaner clean

60A183S

If the air cleaner is clogged with dust, there
will be greater intake resistance, resulting
in decreased power output and increased
fuel consumption.

Keep weight to a minimum

The heavier the load is, the more fuel the
vehicle consumes. Unload any unneces­sary luggage or cargo.

Keep tyre pressures correct

Highway Driving

When driving at highway speeds, pay
attention to the following:

• Stopping distance progressively
increases with vehicle speed. Apply the
brakes far enough ahead of the stopping
point to allow for the extra stopping dis­tance.

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Under-inflation of the tyres can waste fuel
due to increased rolling resistance of the
tyres. Keep your tyres inflated to the cor­rect pressure shown in the label on driver’s
door lock pillar.

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• On rainy days, hydroplaning can occur.
Hydroplaning is the loss of direct contact
between the road surface and the vehi­cle’s tyres due to a water film forming
between them. Steering or braking the

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vehicle during hydroplaning can be very
difficult, and loss of control can occur.
Keep speed down when the road sur­face is wet.

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• At high speeds, the vehicle may be
affected by side winds. Therefore,
reduce speed and be prepared for unex­pected buffeting, which can occur at the
exits of tunnels, when passing by a cut
of a hill, or when being overtaken by
large vehicles, etc.

Driving on Hills

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• When climbing steep hills, the vehicle
may begin to slow down and show a lack
of power. If this happens, you should
shift to a lower gear so that the engine
will again be operating in its higher
power range. Shift rapidly to prevent the
vehicle from losing momentum.

• When driving down a hill, the engine
should be used for braking by shifting to
the next lower gear.

DRIVING TIPS

WARNING

Do not hold the brake pedal down too
long or too often while going down a
steep or long hill. This could cause
the brakes to overheat, resulting in
reduced braking efficiency. Failure to
take this precaution could result in
loss of vehicle control.

NOTICE

When descending a downhill, Never
turn the ignition key to “LOCK” posi­tion. Emission control system dam­age may result.

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DRIVING TIPS

Driving on Slippery Roads

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On wet roads, you should drive at a lower
speed than you do on dry roads due to
possible slippage of tyres during braking.
When driving on icy, snow-covered, or
muddy roads, reduce your speed and
avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt braking,
or sharp steering movements.

Stuck Vehicle

If your vehicle gets stuck in snow, mud, or
sand, follow the directions below:

1) Shift the transmission back and forth

between a forward range (or 1st gear)
and “R” (Reverse). This will create a
rocking motion which may give you
enough momentum to free the vehicle.
Press gently on the accelerator to keep
wheel spinning to a minimum wheel
rpm. Remove your foot from the accel­erator while shifting.
Do not race the engine. Excessive
wheel spin will cause the tyres to dig
deeper, making it more difficult to free
the vehicle.

NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with the ESP®,
you may have to turn the ESP® system off
in order to allow spinning the wheels.

2) If your vehicle remains stuck after a few

minutes of rocking, we recommend you
to consult a SUZUKI dealer or a quali­fied workshop or a roadside assistance
service. If a towing service is not avail­able in an emergency, your vehicle may
be temporarily towed by other vehicle
with a towing cable or chain secured to
the towing eye either on the front of the
vehicle or on the rear of the vehicle.
Refer to “Frame Hook” in “OTHER
CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT” sec­tion.

WARNING

Do not allow anyone to stand near
the vehicle when you are rocking it,
and do not spin the wheels faster
than an indicated 40 km/h (25 mph)
on the speedometer. Personal injury
and/or vehicle damage may result
from spinning the wheels too fast.

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NOTICE

Do not continue rocking the vehicle
for more than a few minutes. Pro­longed rocking can cause engine
overheating or transmission damage.

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DRIVING TIPS

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WARNING

In addition to following the driving
tips in this section, it is important to
observe the following precautions.

• Make sure your tyres are in good
condition and always maintain the
specified tyre pressure. Refer to
“Tyres” in “INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE” section for
details.

(Continued)

WARNING

(Continued)

• Do not use tyres other than those
specified by SUZUKI. Never use dif­ferent sizes or types of tyres on the
front and rear wheels. For informa­tion regarding the specified tyres,
refer to the tyre information label
located on the driver’s door lock
pillar.

• Never use oversized tyres or spe­cial shock absorbers and springs
to raise (jack up) your vehicle. This
will change the handling character­istics. Oversized tyres may also
rub against the fender over bumps,
causing vehicle damage or tyre fail­ure.

• After driving through water, test the
brakes while driving at a slow
speed to see if they have main­tained their normal effectiveness. If
the brakes are less effective than
normal, dry them by repeatedly
applying the brakes while driving
slowly until the brakes have
regained their normal effective­ness.

Off-road Driving

Do Not Drive in the Field Covered
with Grown Grass

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If you drive in the field covered with grass,
it may cause accident or vehicle damage
by getting caught in grown grass.

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DRIVING TIPS

When Encountering a
Flooded Area

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Avoid driving in a flooded area or a deep
puddle. If driving in a flooded area is
unavoidable, go slowly in the lowest gear.
In case that you have driven in a flooded
area, stop the vehicle in a safe place while
checking the brake effectiveness. Then,
ask a SUZUKI dealer or a qualified work­shop to check the following inspection
items.

• Function of brake

• Function of electrical components

• Changes of oil level and quality for
engine, transmission and differential. In
case that the oil is turbid whitely, water

has been mixed in the oil and an oil
change is required.

• Lubricant condition of the bearings, sus­pension joints, etc.

NOTICE

Avoid driving in a flooded area or a
deep puddle. It may cause an engine
stall, short in electrical components,
engine and transmission damages,
etc.

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60G407

OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

Heating and Air Conditioning System

(Left hand drive vehicle) ..................................................... 5-1

Air Conditioning System

(Right hand drive vehicle) (if equipped) ............................ 5-7

Radio Antenna (if equipped) .............................................. 5-9

Installation of radio frequency transmitters ..................... 5-9

Audio System (if equipped) ................................................ 5-9

Fuel Filler Cap ..................................................................... 5-37

Engine Compartment .......................................................... 5-38

Sun Visor (if equipped) ....................................................... 5-40

Interior Light ........................................................................ 5-41

Accessory Socket (if equipped) ......................................... 5-41

Ride-in Assist Grip .............................................................. 5-42

Cup Holder and Storage Area ............................................ 5-42

Frame Hook ......................................................................... 5-45

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(1)

Heating and Air Conditioning System (Left hand drive vehicle)

1

252

3 3

1. Windshield defroster outlet

2. Side defroster outlet

3. Side outlet

4. Centre outlet

5. Floor outlet

44

5

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Air Outlet

(1)

(1)

2

Move the knob (1) horizontally or the case
(2) vertically to adjust the direction of air
flow as desired.

(2)

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CAUTION

Prolonged exposure to hot air from
the heater or air conditioner could
result in low temperature burns. All
vehicle occupants, particularly chil­dren, the elderly, those with special
needs, individuals with delicate skin,
and sleeping individuals, should
maintain sufficient distance from the
air outlets to prevent prolonged
exposure to hot airflow.

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

（6）

（4）

Air Conditioning System

Description of controls

(4)

(5) (2)

(3)

(1) Temperature selector
(2) Blower speed selector
(3) Air intake selector
(4) Air flow selector
(5) Air conditioning switch

Temperature selector (1)

This is used to adjust the temperature.

Blower speed selector (2)

This is used to turn on the blower and to
select blower speed.

(1)

52SS5002E

Air intake selector (3)

(a)

(b)

52SS5003E

This is used to select the following modes.

RECIRCULATED AIR (a)

When this mode is selected by moving the
lever to the position of (a) in the above
illustration, outside air is shut out and
inside air is recirculated. This mode is suit­able when driving through dusty or polluted
air such as in a tunnel, or when attempting
to quickly cool down or warm up the inte­rior.

FRESH AIR (b)

When this mode is selected by moving the
lever to the position of (b) in the above
illustration, outside air comes in.

NOTE:
If you select RECIRCULATED AIR for an
extended period of time, the air in the vehi­cle can become contaminated and the win­dows tend to get misted. Therefore, you
should select FRESH AIR whenever possi­ble.

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NOTE:
The mark of “USE WITH” (6)
To clear fog on the windshield and/or the
side windows quickly, set the air flow
selector (4) to HEAT & DEFROST or
DEFROST and air intake selector (3) to
FRESH AIR. These positioning will clear
the fogged windshield and/or the side win­dows faster than the RECIRCULATED
AIR.

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

(c)

(g)

(d)

(f)

(e)

Air flow selector (4)

52SS5005E

This is used to select one of the following
functions.

VENTILATION (c)

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Temperature-controlled air comes out of
the centre and side outlets.

BI-LEVEL (d)

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Temperature-controlled air comes out of
the floor outlets and cooler air comes out
of the centre and side outlets. When the
temperature selector (1) is in the fully cold
position or fully hot position, however, the
air from the floor outlets and the air from
the centre and side outlets will be the
same temperature.

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

HEAT (e)

52SS5008E

Temperature-controlled air comes out of
the floor outlets and the side outlets, also
comes out of the windshield defroster out­lets and also comes slightly out of the side
defroster outlets.

HEAT & DEFROST (f)

52SS5009E

Temperature-controlled air comes out of
the floor outlets, the windshield defroster
outlets, the side defroster outlets and the
side outlets.

DEFROST (g)

52SS5010E

Temperature-controlled air comes out of
the windshield defroster outlets, the side
defroster outlets and the side outlets.

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Air conditioning switch (5)

To turn on the air conditioning system, set
the blower speed selector to a position
other than off and push in “A/C” switch.
With this “A/C” switch operation, a indica­tor light will come on when the air condi­tioning system is working. To turn off the
air conditioning system, push “A/C” switch
again.

During operation of the air conditioner, you
may notice slight changes in engine
speed. These changes are normal, the
system is designed so that the compressor
turns on or off to maintain the desired tem­perature.

Less operation of the compressor results
in better fuel economy.

System Operating Instructions

Natural ventilation

Select VENTILATION and FRESH AIR, the
temperature selector to the desired tem­perature position, and the blower speed
selector to off. Fresh air will flow through
the vehicle during driving.

Forced ventilation

The base settings are the same as for nat­ural ventilation except you set the blower
speed selector to a position other than off.

Normal heating (using outside air)

Select HEAT and FRESH AIR, the tem­perature selector to the desired tempera­ture position and the blower speed selector
to the desired blower speed position. Set­ting the blower speed selector to a higher
blower speed position increases heating
efficiency.

Quick heating (using recirculated air)

The base settings are the same as for nor­mal heating except you select RECIRCU­LATED AIR. If you use this heating method
for an extended period of time, the air in
the vehicle can become contaminated and
the windows can become misty. Therefore,
use this method only for quick heating and
change to the normal heating method as
soon as possible.

Head cooled/Feet warmed heating

Select BI-LEVEL and FRESH AIR, the
temperature selector to the desired tem­perature position, and the blower speed
selector to the desired blower speed posi­tion. Unless the temperature selector is in
the fully cold position or fully hot position,
the air that comes out of the centre and
side outlets will be cooler than the air that
comes out of the floor outlets.

Normal cooling

Set the air flow selector to VENTILATION,
the temperature selector to the desired tem­perature position and the blower speed
selector to the desired blower speed posi­tion, and turn on “A/C” switch. Setting the
blower speed selector to a higher blower
speed position increases cooling efficiency.

You can switch the air intake selector to
either FRESH AIR or RECIRCULATED
AIR as you desire. Choosing RECIRCU­LATED AIR increases cooling efficiency.

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

Quick cooling (using recirculated air)

The base settings are the same as for nor­mal cooling except you select RECIRCU­LATED AIR and the highest blower speed.

NOTE:

• If you select RECIRCULATED AIR for an
extended period of time, the air in the
vehicle can become contaminated and
the windows tend to get misted. There­fore, you should select FRESH AIR
whenever possible.

• If your vehicle has been left in the sun
with the windows closed, it will cool
faster if you open the windows briefly
while you operate the air conditioner with
the air intake selector at FRESH AIR and
the blower at high speed.

Dehumidifying

Set the air flow selector to a desired air
flow selector position, the temperature
selector to the desired temperature posi­tion and the blower speed selector to the
desired blower speed position. Also select
FRESH AIR and turn on “A/C” switch.

NOTE:
Because the air conditioner dehumidifies
the air, turning it on will help keep the win­dows clear, even when blowing heated air
using DEFROST or HEAT & DEFROST
functions.

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NOTE:
If you need maximum defrosting:

• select DEFROST and FRESH AIR,

• set the blower speed selector to high,

• adjust the temperature selector to the
hot end,

• turn on “A/C” switch, and

• adjust the side outlets so the air blows
on the side windows.

Maintenance

If you do not use the air conditioner for a
long period, such as during winter, it may
not give the best performance when you
start using it again. To help maintain opti­mum performance and durability of your air
conditioner, it needs to be run periodically.
Operate the air conditioner at least once a
month for one minute with the engine
idling. This circulates the refrigerant and oil
and helps protect the internal components.

NOTE:
Your vehicle uses the air conditioning refrig­erant HFC-134a, commonly called R-134a.
R-134a replaced R-12 around 1993 for
automotive applications. Other refrigerants
are available, including recycled R-12, but
only R-134a should be used in your vehicle.

NOTICE

Using the wrong refrigerant may
damage your air conditioning sys­tem. Use R-134a only. Do not mix or
replace the R-134a with other refrig­erants.

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

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(1)

Air Conditioning System (Right hand drive vehicle)
(if equipped)

1. Side outlet

2. Centre outlet

Air Outlet

(1)

(1)

Move the knob (1) horizontally or the case
(2) vertically to adjust the direction of air
flow as desired.

(2)

52SS50020

CAUTION

Prolonged exposure to hot air from
the heater or air conditioner could
result in low temperature burns. All
vehicle occupants, particularly chil­dren, the elderly, those with special

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needs, individuals with delicate skin,
and sleeping individuals, should
maintain sufficient distance from the
air outlets to prevent prolonged
exposure to hot airflow.

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

(2)(1)

Air Conditioning System

Description of controls

52SS50030

(1) Temperature selector with air condi-

tioning switch

(2) Blower speed selector

Temperature selector with air condition­ing switch (1)

This is used to adjust the temperature.
Also, this is used to turn on and off the air
conditioning system by turning the selec­tor. To turn on the air conditioning system,
turn the selector to a position other than
“OFF”. When this selector is in “OFF”, the
air conditioning system will not turn on.

Blower speed selector (2)

This is used to turn on the blower and to
select blower speed.

NOTE:
During operation of the air conditioner, you
may notice slight changes in engine
speed. These changes are normal, the
system is designed so that the compressor
turns on or off to maintain the desired tem­perature.

Less operation of the compressor results
in better fuel economy.

Maintenance

If you do not use the air conditioner for a
long period, such as during winter, it may
not give the best performance when you
start using it again. To help maintain opti­mum performance and durability of your air
conditioner, it needs to be run periodically.
Operate the air conditioner at least once a
month for one minute with the engine
idling. This circulates the refrigerant and oil
and helps protect the internal components.

NOTE:
Your vehicle uses the air conditioning refrig­erant HFC-134a, commonly called R-134a.
R-134a replaced R-12 around 1993 for
automotive applications. Other refrigerants
are available, including recycled R-12, but
only R-134a should be used in your vehicle.

NOTICE

Using the wrong refrigerant may
damage your air conditioning sys­tem. Use R-134a only. Do not mix or
replace the R-134a with other refrig­erants.

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

Radio Antenna (if equipped)

52SS5014E

The radio antenna can be inserted into the
body or pulled out.

NOTICE

To avoid damage to the radio
antenna, insert the antenna into the
body in below cases.

• Using an automatic car wash.

• The antenna hits anything such as
a low ceiling in a parking garage.

• Putting a car cover over your car.

Installation of radio frequency
transmitters

NOTE:
When you intend to use Radio Frequency
(RF) transmitting equipment in your vehi­cle, refer to “Installation of Radio Fre­quency (RF) Transmitting Equipment” in
the end of this book.

NOTICE

Improper installation of mobile com­munication equipment such as cellu­lar telephones, CB (Citizen’s Band)
radios or any other wireless transmit­ters may cause electronic interfer­ence with your vehicle’s ignition
system or any other electrical sys­tems resulting in vehicle perfor­mance problems. Consult a SUZUKI
dealer or qualified service technician
for advice.

Audio System (if equipped)

Safety Information

WARNING

If you pay too much attention to oper­ating the audio system or watching
the audio system display while driv­ing, an accident can occur. If you set
the sound volume too loud, it could
prevent you from being aware of road
and traffic conditions.

• Keep your eyes on the road and
your mind on the drive. Avoid pay­ing too much attention to operating
the audio system or watching the
audio system display.

• Familiarize yourself with the audio
system controls and operation of
the audio system before driving.

• Preset your favorite radio stations
before driving so that you can
quickly tune to them using the pre­sets.

• Set the sound volume to a level
that will allow you to continue to be
aware of surrounding road and traf­fic conditions while driving.

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