ENGLISH 9.

5 mm

SERVICE STATION INFORMATION

Fuel recommendation: Brake and clutch fluid:

See page 1-1 DOT3 or SAE J1703

Engine oil recommendation: Automatic transaxle fluid:

Quality: SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM SUZUKI ATF AW-1
Viscosity: SAE 0W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30, 10W-40,
15W-40, 20W-40 Tire cold pressure:
See the “Tire Information Label” located on the
For further details, see “Engine Oil and Filter” in the driver’s door lock pillar.
“INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE” section.

OWNER’S MANUAL

ERTIGA
Keep With Vehicle At All Times.
Contains Important Information
On Safety, Operation & Maintenance.

99011-60MK1-14E
Part No. 99011-60MK1-14E July, 2015 Printed in Indonesia

Suzuki Red: Magenta 100%, Yellow 100%

Suzuki Blue: Cyan 100%, Magenta 70%
Takumi Blue: Cyan 100%, Black 85%
Black
This owner’s manual applies to the ERTIGA series.

60MK041

NOTE: The illustrated model is one of the ERTIGA series.

© 2015 All rights reserved.

No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or
mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of Suzuki Motor Corporation.

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FOREWORD IMPORTANT
This manual should be considered a per- All information in this manual is based WARNING/ CAUTION/NOTICE/
manent part of the vehicle and should on the latest product information avail- NOTE
remain with the vehicle when resold or oth- able at the time of publication. Due to Please read this manual and follow its
erwise transferred to a new owner or oper- improvements or other changes, there instructions carefully. To emphasize spe-
ator. Please read this manual carefully may be discrepancies between informa- cial information, the symbol and the
before operating your new SUZUKI and tion in this manual and your vehicle. words WARNING, CAUTION, NOTICE
review the manual from time to time. It SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION and NOTE have special meanings. Pay
contains important information on safety, reserves the right to make production particular attention to messages high-
operation and maintenance. changes at any time, without notice and lighted by these signal words:
without incurring any obligation to
make the same or similar changes to WARNING
vehicles previously built or sold.
Indicates a potential hazard that
This vehicle may not comply with stan- could result in death or serious
dards or regulations of other countries. injury.
Before attempting to register this vehi-
cle in any other country, check all appli-
cable regulations and make any CAUTION
necessary modifications. Indicates a potential hazard that
could result in minor or moderate
injury.

NOTICE
Indicates a potential hazard that
could result in vehicle damage.

NOTE:
Indicates special information to make
maintenance easier or instructions clearer.

60MK1-14E
 MODIFICATION WARNING
WARNING
Do not modify this vehicle. Modifica-
tion could adversely affect safety,
handling, performance, or durability
and may violate governmental regula-
tions. In addition, damage or perfor-
mance problems resulting from
modification may not be covered
under warranty.

75F135
NOTICE
The circle with a slash in this manual
Improper installation of mobile com-
means “Don’t do this” or “Don’t let this hap-
pen”. munication equipment such as cellu-
lar telephones or CB (Citizen’s Band)
radios may cause electronic interfer-
ence with your vehicle’s ignition sys-
tem, resulting in vehicle performance
problems. Consult your SUZUKI
dealer or qualified service technician
for advice on installing such mobile
communication equipment.

60MK1-14E
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing SUZUKI and welcome to our growing family. Your choice was a wise one; SUZUKI products are a great value
that will give you years of driving pleasure.

This Owner’s Manual was prepared to help you have a safe, enjoyable, and trouble-free experience with your SUZUKI. In it you will learn
about the vehicle’s operation, its safety features and maintenance requirements. Please read it carefully before operating your vehicle.
Afterwards, keep this Manual in the glove box for future reference.

Should you resell the vehicle, please leave this Manual with it for the next owner.

In addition to the Owner’s Manual, the other booklets provided with your SUZUKI explain the vehicle’s warranties. We recommend you
read them as well to familiarize yourself with this important information.

When planning the regular scheduled maintenance of your SUZUKI, we recommend you visit your local SUZUKI dealership. Their fac-
tory-trained technicians will provide the best possible service and use only genuine SUZUKI parts and accessories.

60MK1-14E
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 give rise to safety hazards for users is expressly forbidden:
• Air bag 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 air bag 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.

60MK1-14E
SERVICE STATION GUIDE
1. Fuel (see section 1)
2. Engine hood (see section 5)
3. Tire changing tools (see section 8)
4. Engine oil dipstick <Yellow>
(see section 7)
5. Automatic transaxle fluid dipstick 9
<Red> (see section 7)
6. Engine coolant (see section 7) 3
7
7. Windshield washer fluid 2 1
(see section 7)
8. Battery (see section 7)
9. Tire pressure (see Tire Information 4
2
Label on driver’s door lock pillar)
10. Spare tire (see section 7) 5 10

6 8

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60MK1-14E
MEMO

60MK1-14E
TABLE OF CONTENTS FUEL RECOMMENDATION 1

BEFORE DRIVING 2

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE 3

DRIVING TIPS 4

OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT 5

VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING 6

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 7

EMERGENCY SERVICE 8

APPEARANCE CARE 9

GENERAL INFORMATION 10

SPECIFICATIONS 11

INDEX 12

60MK1-14E
ILLUSTRATED TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXTERIOR
1. Rear Window Wiper (P.2-57)
2. High-mount Stop Light (if equipped)
(P.7-30)
3. Radio Antenna (P.5-6)
4. Engine Hood (P.5-38) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
5. Headlight (P.2-52, 7-27)
6. Windshield Wiper (P.2-55)
7. Fuel Filler Cap (P.5-37)
8. Parking Sensor (if equipped) (P.3-12)
9. License Plate Light (P.7-30)
10. Tailgate (P.2-4)
11. Rear Combination Light (P.7-30)
12. Front Fog Light (if equipped)
(P.2-54, 7-29)
13. Outside Rearview Mirror (P.2-13)
14. Door Locks (P.2-2)

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

EXAMPLE
60MK042

60MK1-14E
 ILLUSTRATED TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTERIOR
1. Inside Rearview Mirror (P.2-13) 5. Overhead Rear Air Conditioning Sys- 9. Front Seats (P.2-14)
2. Interior Light (P.5-40, 7-27) tem (if equipped) (P.5-3) 10. Parking Brake Lever (P.3-5)
3. Sun Visor (P.5-39) 6. Assist Grips (P.5-42) 11. Rear Seats (P.2-16)
4. Electric Mirrors Control Switch (P.2-13)/ 7. Seat Belts (P.2-21)
Electric Window Controls (P.2-10) 8. Gearshift Lever (P.3-9)

EXAMPLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2

8 9 10 11 7 11
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ILLUSTRATED TABLE OF CONTENTS

INSTRUMENT PANEL
1. Front Air Bags (P.2-33)
2. Audio (if equipped) (P.5-7)
3. Hazard Warning Switch (P.2-55)
4. Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever
(P.2-55)/Rear Window Wiper and
Washer Switch (P.2-57)
5. Instrument Cluster (P.2-38) 1 2 3 4 5 1 6
6. Lighting Control Lever (P.2-52)/
Turn Signal Control Lever (P.2-54)
7. Glove Box (P.5-43)
8. Air Conditioning System (P.5-1)
9. Accessory Socket (P.5-41)
10. Universal Serial Bus (USB) Socket
(if equipped) (P.5-42)
11. Remote Audio Controls (if equipped)
(P.5-30)
12. Tilt Steering Lock Lever (P.2-57)
13. Ignition Switch (P.3-3)
14. Parking Sensor Switch (if equipped)
(P.3-15)
15. Engine Hood Release Handle
(P.5-38)
16. Fuse Box (P.7-23)
17. Front Fog Light Switch (if equipped)
(P.2-54) 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

EXAMPLE
60MK044

60MK1-14E
 FUEL RECOMMENDATION

FUEL RECOMMENDATION 1
Fuel Recommendation ........................................................ 1-1

65D394

60MK1-14E
FUEL RECOMMENDATION

Fuel Recommendation If the “RON 95” label is attached, you must

use unleaded gasoline with an octane NOTICE
Gasoline Engine number (RON) of 95 or higher.
Be careful not to spill fuel containing
Gasoline/Ethanol blends alcohol while refueling. If fuel is
Blends of unleaded gasoline and ethanol spilled on the vehicle body, wipe it up
(grain alcohol), also known as gasohol, are immediately. Fuels containing alco-
commercially available in some areas. hol can cause paint damage, which is
Blends of this type may be used in your not covered under the New Vehicle
vehicle if they are no more than 20% etha- Limited Warranty.
nol. Make sure the gasoline-ethanol blend
fuel has octane ratings no lower than those
recommended for pure gasoline.

NOTICE
EXAMPLE The fuel tank has an air space to
60MK040 allow for fuel expansion in hot
If your vehicle is not fitted with a restrictor weather. If you continue to add fuel
in the fuel filler pipe then you may use after the filler nozzle has automati-
leaded or unleaded gasoline with an cally shut off or an initial blowback
octane number (RON) of 85 or higher. occurs, the air chamber will become
Note, it is preferable to use unleaded gas- full. Exposure to heat when fully
oline. fuelled in this manner will result in
leakage due to fuel expansion. To
If your vehicle is fitted with a restrictor in prevent such fuel leakage, stop filling
the fuel filler pipe then you must use after the filler nozzle has automati-
unleaded gasoline with an octane number cally shut off, or when using an alter-
(RON) of 91 or higher (or RON of 95 or native non-automatic system, initial
higher if it is stated on the fuel filler lid). vent blowback occurs.
These vehicles are also identified by a
label attached near the fuel filler pipe that
states: “UNLEADED FUEL ONLY”, “NUR
UNVERBLEITES BENZIN”, “ENDAST
BLYFRI BENSIN” or “SOLO GASOLINA
SIN PLOMO”.

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BEFORE DRIVING
Keys ...................................................................................... 2-1
Door Locks .......................................................................... 2-2 2
Keyless Entry System Transmitter (if equipped) ............. 2-5
Theft Deterrent Alarm System (if equipped) ..................... 2-7
Windows .............................................................................. 2-10
Mirrors .................................................................................. 2-13
Front Seats .......................................................................... 2-14
Rear Seats ............................................................................ 2-16
Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems ........................... 2-21
Supplemental Restraint System (air bags) ....................... 2-32
Instrument Cluster .............................................................. 2-38
Warning and Indicator Lights ............................................ 2-40
Speedometer ....................................................................... 2-45
Tachometer (if equipped) ................................................... 2-45
60G404 Fuel Gauge ........................................................................... 2-46
Temperature Gauge ............................................................ 2-46
Brightness Control .............................................................. 2-47
Information Display ............................................................. 2-48
Lighting Control Lever ........................................................ 2-52
Front Fog Light Switch (if equipped) ................................ 2-54
Turn Signal Control Lever .................................................. 2-54
Hazard Warning Switch ...................................................... 2-55
Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever ................................ 2-55
Tilt Steering Lock Lever ..................................................... 2-57
Horn ...................................................................................... 2-58

60MK1-14E
BEFORE DRIVING

Keys Immobilizer System immobilizer system. Ask your SUZUKI

This system is designed to help prevent dealer to inspect the system.
vehicle theft by electronically disabling the
EXAMPLE engine starting system. NOTE:
The engine can be started only with your • If you lose your immobilizer ignition key,
vehicle’s original immobilizer ignition key see your SUZUKI dealer as soon as
which has an electronic identification code possible to have the lost one deacti-
programmed into it. The key communi- vated, then have the new key made by
cates the identification code to the vehicle them.
when the ignition switch is turned to the • If you own other vehicles with immobi-
“ON” position. If you need to make spare lizer keys, keep those keys away from
keys, see your SUZUKI dealer. The vehicle the ignition switch when using your
must be programmed with the correct iden- SUZUKI, or the engine may not be
tification code for the spare keys. A key started because they may interfere with
made by an ordinary locksmith will not your SUZUKI’s immobilizer system.
54G489
work. • If you attach any metal objects to the
immobilizer key, it may not start the
Your vehicle comes with a pair of identical engine.
keys. Keep the spare key in a safe place.
One key can open all of the locks on the NOTICE
vehicle.
The immobilizer key is a sensitive
The key identification number is stamped electronic instrument. To avoid dam-
on a metal tag provided with the keys or on aging the immobilizer key:
the keys. Keep the tag (if equipped) in a 80JM122 • Do not expose it to impacts, mois-
safe place. If you lose your keys, you will If the immobilizer system light blinks when ture or high temperature such as
need this number to have new keys made. the ignition switch is in the “ON” position, on the dashboard under direct sun-
Write the number below for your future ref- the engine will not start. light.
erence. • Keep the immobilizer key away
NOTE: from magnetic objects.
KEY NUMBER:
If this light blinks, turn the ignition switch to
the “LOCK” position, then turn it back to the
“ON” position.
If the light still blinks with the ignition switch
turned to the “ON” position, there may be
something wrong with your key or with the

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Ignition Key Reminder Door Locks

A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind EXAMPLE
you to remove the ignition key if it is in the Side Door Locks (1)
ignition switch when the driver’s door is (2)
opened.
(2)

(1)
(3)

74LHT0201
(4)
(1) LOCK
60B008 (2) UNLOCK
(1) UNLOCK To lock a door from inside the vehicle, turn
(2) LOCK the lock knob forward. Turn the lock knob
(3) Front rearward to unlock the door.
(4) Rear
To lock a rear door from outside the vehi-
To lock a front door from outside the vehi- cle, turn the lock knob forward and close
cle: the door. You do not need to pull and hold
the door handle as you close the door.
• Insert the key and turn the top of the key
toward the front of the vehicle, or
NOTE:
• Turn the lock knob forward, then pull and
Be sure to hold the door handle when you
hold the door handle as you close the
close a locked front door, or the door will
door.
not remain locked.
To unlock a front door from outside the
vehicle, insert the key and turn the top of
the key toward the rear of the vehicle.

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Central Door Locking System Child-Proof Locks (rear door)

EXAMPLE

(2) (1) (2)

(2)
(1)

(3)
(1)

(4)

60MK045
60MH006
54G294 (1) LOCK
(2) UNLOCK (1) LOCK
(1) UNLOCK (2) UNLOCK
(2) LOCK
(3) Front You can also lock or unlock all doors by
depressing the front or rear of the switch, Each of the rear doors is equipped with a
(4) Rear child-proof lock which can be used to help
respectively.
prevent unwanted opening of the door
You can lock and unlock all doors (includ- from inside the vehicle. When the lock
ing the tailgate) simultaneously by using NOTE:
lever is in the “LOCK” position (1), the rear
the key in the driver’s door lock. If your vehicle is equipped with the keyless
door can only be opened from outside.
entry system, you can also lock or unlock
To lock all doors simultaneously, insert the key When the lock lever is in the “UNLOCK”
all doors by operating the transmitter.
in the driver’s door lock and turn the top of the position (2), the rear door can be opened
Refer to “Keyless Entry System Transmit-
key toward the front of the vehicle once. from inside or outside.
ter” in this section.
To unlock all doors simultaneously, insert the
key in the driver’s door lock and turn the top of
WARNING
the key toward the rear of the vehicle twice. Be sure to place the child-proof lock
in the “LOCK” position whenever
To unlock the driver’s door only, insert the key
children are seated in the rear.
in that door lock and turn the top of the key
toward the rear of the vehicle once.

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Tailgate Type 1

WARNING
Always make sure that the tailgate is
closed and latched securely. Com-
pletely closing the tailgate helps pre-
vent occupants from being thrown
from the vehicle in the event of an
accident. Completely closing it also (1)
helps keep exhaust gases from enter-
ing the vehicle.
(2)

60MH008
60MK046
2) Push open the tailgate from inside by
pushing up on the emergency lever (2)
You can lock and unlock the tailgate by
using a flat blade screwdriver or the
using the key in the driver’s door lock.
jack handle. The tailgate will be latched
To open the tailgate, pull up and hold the again by closing the tailgate simply.
tailgate handle (1) and lift the tailgate.
If the tailgate cannot be unlatched by pull-
If you cannot unlatch the tailgate by pulling ing up the tailgate handle (1), have the
up the tailgate handle (1) due to a dis- vehicle inspected by your SUZUKI dealer.
charged battery or malfunction, follow the
procedures below to unlatch the tailgate CAUTION
from inside the vehicle.
• To avoid injury, do not use your fin-
1) Fold the 3rd row seat forward for easier ger to push the emergency lever.
access. Refer to “Folding Rear Seats” • Make sure there is no one near the
section for details on how to fold the 3rd tailgate when pushing open the tail-
row seat forward. gate from inside the vehicle.

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Type 2 Keyless Entry System When the doors are unlocked:

• The turn signal lights will flash twice.
Transmitter (if equipped) • If the interior light switch is in the
“DOOR” position, the interior light will
turn on for about 15 seconds and then
fade out. If you insert the key into the
ignition switch during this time, the light
will start to fade out immediately.
Be sure the doors are locked after you
operate the “LOCK” button (1).

(1)
NOTE:
If no door is opened within about 30 sec-
(2)
onds after the “UNLOCK” button (2) is
60MK047 operated, the doors will automatically lock
To open the tailgate, insert the key and again.
81A184
turn it clockwise to unlatch and lift the tail-
gate. (1) “LOCK” button NOTE:
(2) “UNLOCK” button • The maximum operating distance of the
NOTICE keyless entry system transmitter is about
You can lock or unlock all doors (including 5 m (16 ft.), but this can vary depending
Do not use the key to lift up the tail- the tailgate) simultaneously by operating on the surroundings, especially near
gate, or the key may break off in the the transmitter near the vehicle. other transmitting devices such as radio
lock. towers or CB (Citizen’s Band) radios.
• To lock the doors, push the “LOCK” but- • The door locks cannot be operated with
ton (1) once. the transmitter, if the ignition key is
• To unlock only the driver’s door, push the inserted in the ignition switch.
“UNLOCK” button (2) once. • When any door is open, the door locks
• To unlock other doors, push the can be operated only unlock with the
“UNLOCK” button (2) once again. transmitter.
• If you lose one of the transmitters, ask
The turn signal lights will flash once when your SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible
the doors are locked. for a replacement. Be sure to have your
dealer program the new transmitter code

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in your vehicle’s memory so that the old Replacement of the Battery

code is erased. If the transmitter becomes unreliable,
replace the battery. (2)
NOTICE
To replace the battery of the transmitter:
The transmitter is a sensitive elec-
tronic instrument. To avoid damaging
the transmitter:
• Do not expose it to impacts, mois-
ture or high temperature such as (1)
(3)
by leaving it on the dashboard
under direct sunlight. (2)
• Keep the transmitter away from
magnetic objects such as a televi-
sion. 68LM249

(3) Lithium disc type battery:

CR1616 or equivalent

3) Put the edge of a flat blade screwdriver

68LM248 in the slot of the transmitter (2) and pry
1) Remove the screw (1), and open the it open.
transmitter cover. 4) Replace the battery (3) so its + terminal
2) Remove the transmitter (2). faces the “+” mark of the transmitter.
5) Close the transmitter and install it into
the transmitter holder.
6) Close the transmitter cover, install and
tighten the screw (1).
7) Make sure the door locks can be oper-
ated with the transmitter.
8) Dispose of the used battery properly
according to applicable rules or regula-
tions. Do not dispose of lithium batter-
ies with ordinary household trash.

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Theft Deterrent Alarm System NOTE:

WARNING • The theft deterrent alarm system gener-
(if equipped) ates alarms when any of the predeter-
Swallowing a lithium battery may mined conditions is met. However, the
cause serious internal injury. Do not The theft deterrent alarm system is armed
system does not have any function of
allow anyone to swallow a lithium in about 20 seconds after you lock the
blocking unauthorized entry into your
battery. Keep lithium batteries away doors.
vehicle.
from children and pets. If swallowed, Keyless entry system – Use the transmit-
• Always use the keyless entry system
contact a physician immediately. ter.
transmitter to unlock the doors when the
Once the system is armed, any attempt to
theft deterrent alarm system has been
open a door by using any other means (*)
NOTICE armed. Using a key instead will trigger
than the keyless entry system transmitter
the alarm.
The transmitter is a sensitive elec- will cause the alarm to be triggered.
• If a person who does not know the theft
tronic instrument. To avoid damaging * These means include the following:
deterrent alarm system is going to drive
it, do not expose it to dust or mois- – The key
your vehicle, we recommend you explain
ture or tamper with internal parts. – The lock lever on a door
the system and its operation to the per-
– The power door locking switch
son, or disable the system beforehand.
Mistakenly triggering the alarm may
cause a nuisance to others.
• Even if the theft deterrent alarm system
is armed, you should still be careful to
guard against theft. Do not leave money
or things of value in your vehicle.

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How to arm the theft deterrent alarm NOTE: How to stop the alarm
system (when enabled) • To prevent the alarm from being acci- Should the alarm be triggered accidentally,
Lock the doors using the keyless entry dentally triggered, avoid arming it while turn the ignition switch to “ON” position.
system transmitter. The theft deterrent light anyone remains inside the vehicle. The The alarm will then stop.
(1) will start blinking, and the theft deter- alarm will be triggered if any person
rent alarm system will be armed in about inside unlocks a door by operating the NOTE:
20 seconds. lock lever or power door locking switch. • Even after the alarm has stopped, if you
While the system is being armed, the indi- • The theft deterrent alarm system is not lock the doors using the keyless entry
cator continues to blink at approximately 2- armed when all doors are locked using system transmitter, the theft deterrent
second intervals. the key from outside, or using the door alarm system will be rearmed with a
lock levers or the power door locking delay of about 20 seconds.
switch from inside. • If you disconnect the battery while the
• If any of the doors is not operated within theft deterrent alarm system is in the
approximately 30 seconds after the armed condition or the alarm is actually
doors have been unlocked using the in operation, the alarm will be triggered
keyless entry system transmitter, the or re-triggered when the battery is then
doors are automatically locked again. At reconnected, although, in the latter case,
the same time, the theft deterrent alarm the alarm remains stopped for the period
system is armed if the system is in the between disconnection and reconnec-
enabled state. tion of the battery.
(1) • Even after the alarm has stopped at the
How to disarm the theft deterrent alarm end of the predetermined operation time,
system it will be triggered again if any door is
Simply unlock the doors using the keyless opened without disarming the theft
71LST0203 entry system transmitter. The theft deter- deterrent alarm system.
rent light will go out, indicating that the
theft deterrent alarm system is disarmed.

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Checking whether the alarm has been How to switch the state of the theft
triggered during parking deterrent alarm system EXAMPLE
If the alarm was triggered due to an unau- You can switch the theft deterrent alarm
thorized entry into the vehicle and you then system from the enabled state to the dis- (3)
turn the ignition switch to “ON” position, abled state, and vice versa, using the fol- (2)
the theft deterrent light will blink rapidly for lowing method.
about 8 seconds and a buzzer will beep 4 (4)
times during this period. If this happens,
check whether your vehicle has been bro- (3)
ken into while you were away from it. (2)

Enabling and disabling the theft deter-

rent alarm system
The theft deterrent alarm system can be (1)
either “enabled” or “disabled”. 60MK048

(2) UNLOCK
When enabled (factory setting) (3) LOCK
When the system is enabled, it causes the
hazard warning lights to flash for about 40
seconds if any of the alarm trigger condi- EXAMPLE
tions is met. The system also causes the 58MST0204
(6)
interior buzzer to beep intermittently for (5)
about 10 seconds, which is followed by
intermittent sounding of the horn for about
30 seconds. EXAMPLE
60MK035
The theft deterrent light continues to blink
during this time.

When disabled
When the system is disabled, it stays dis-
armed even if you perform any system
arming operation.

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1) With the ignition switch in the “ON” Every time you perform the series of the Windows
position, close all the doors and turn the above steps, the state of the theft deterrent
lock knob (1) on the driver’s door in the alarm system changes from the currently Electric Window Controls
unlocking direction (2) (rearward). Turn selected one to the other. You can check The electric windows can only be operated
the knob on the lighting control lever to whether the system is enabled or disabled when the ignition switch is in the “ON”
the OFF position (5). by the number of interior buzzer beeps at position.
the end of the procedure as follows.
NOTE: Driver’s side
All operations included in the following System state Number of beeps
steps 2) and 3) must be completed within EXAMPLE
15 seconds.
Disabled Once
2) Turn the knob on the lighting control (1)
lever to the position (6) and then to (3)
the OFF position (5). Repeat this oper- Enabled 4 times
ation 4 times with the control finally
lever set to the OFF position. NOTE:
3) Push the lock end (3) (forward end) of • You cannot disable the theft deterrent
the power door lock switch (4) to lock (2)
alarm system while it is in the armed
the doors, and then the unlock end (2) condition. (4)
(backward end) to unlock the doors. • If you fail to complete the operations in
Repeat these operations 3 times and step 2) and 3) within 15 seconds, per- 60MK049
finally push the lock end of the switch. form the procedure again from the The driver’s door has a switch (1) to oper-
beginning. ate the driver’s window, and a switch (2) to
• Make sure all doors are closed when operate the front passenger’s window or
performing the above procedure. there are switches (3), (4), to operate the
rear right and left passenger windows,
respectively.

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Passenger’s door Lock switch

EXAMPLE CLOSE EXAMPLE
(5)

OPEN

81A009
74LHT0205 60MK050
To open a window, push the top part of the
The passenger’s door has a switch (5) to The driver’s door also has a lock switch for
switch and to close the window lift up the
operate the passenger’s window. the passenger’s windows. When you push
top part of the switch.
in the lock switch, the passenger’s win-
The driver’s window has an “auto-down” dows cannot be raised or lowered by oper-
feature for added convenience (at toll ating any of the switches (2), (3), (4) or (5).
booths or drive-through restaurants, for To restore normal operation, release the
example). This means you can open the lock switch by pushing again.
window without holding the window switch
in the “Down” position. Press the driver’s
window switch completely down and
release it. To stop the window before it
reaches the bottom, pull the switch up
briefly.

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Pinching Prevention Function NOTE:

WARNING The driver’s window is equipped with the Even if you cannot close the window by the
pinching prevention function. The function auto-up feature because there may be
• You should always lock the pas- detects a foreign object caught in the win- something wrong with the pinching preven-
senger’s window operation when dow while being closed by the “auto-up” tion function, you can close the window by
there are children in the vehicle. feature, which you can close the window holding the window switch in the “Up” posi-
Children can be seriously injured if without holding the window switch in the tion.
they get part of their body caught “Up” position, and stops the window clos- If you drive in extreme off-road condition,
by the window during operation. ing to prevent damage. the pinching prevention function may oper-
• To avoid injuring an occupant by ate accidentally because the window react
window entrapment, be sure no to vehicle jolting.
part of the occupant’s body such as WARNING
hands or head is in the path of the To avoid injuring an occupant by win- The Pinching Prevention Function Ini-
electric windows when closing dow entrapment, be sure no part of tialization
them. the occupant’s body such as hands When you disconnect and re-connect the
• Always remove the ignition key or head is in the path of the electric battery or replace the fuse, the function will
when leaving the vehicle even if window when closing it. be deactivated. In this condition, the auto-
only for a short time. Also do not The function may not detect the down feature will be deactivated, while the
leave children alone in a parked object depending on size, hardness, auto-up feature may remain being acti-
vehicle. Unattended children could and position of the object caught by vated. The pinching prevention function
use the electric window switches the closing window. needs to be initialized.
and get trapped by the window.
To initialize the pinching prevention func-
NOTE: CAUTION tion, use the following procedure:
If you drive with one of the rear windows • The pinching prevention function 1) Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
open, you may hear a loud sound caused does not act while you are holding position.
by air vibration. To reduce the sound, open the window switch in the “Up” 2) Open the driver’s window fully by hold-
the driver’s or front passenger’s window, or position. ing the window switch in the “Down”
narrow the rear window opening. • The pinching prevention function position.
may not detect an object caught in 3) Close the driver’s window by holding
the window just before the window the switch in the “Up” position, and
is fully closed. keep holding the switch for 2 seconds
after the window fully closed.
4) Check the driver’s window if the auto-
down/up feature work.

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Mirrors Outside Rearview Mirrors

WARNING Adjust the outside rearview mirrors so you
Whenever you disconnect and recon-
Inside Rearview Mirror can just see the side of your vehicle in the
You can adjust the inside rearview mirror mirrors.
nect the battery or replace the fuse, by hand so as to see the rear of your vehi-
the pinching prevention function
needs to be initialized.
cle in the mirror. WARNING
The pinching prevention function will Be careful when judging the size or
not be activated until the initialization distance of a vehicle or other object
complete. seen in the side convex mirror. Be
aware that objects look smaller and
If the auto-down/up feature would not work appear farther away than when seen
after initialization, there might be some- in a flat mirror.
thing wrong with the pinching prevention
function. Have your vehicle inspected by 74LHT0235 Type 1
an authorized SUZUKI dealer.
EXAMPLE

(1)

77J009

You can adjust the outside rearview mir-

rors by hand with the knob (1) located on
the driver’s or front passenger’s door
panel.

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Type 2 Outside Rearview Mirrors Folding Front Seats

Switch (if equipped)
Seat Adjustment
EXAMPLE
WARNING
(1)
Never attempt to adjust the driver’s
(1) seat or seatback while driving. The
(1)
seat or seatback could move unex-
pectedly, causing loss of control.
(3) (2) (3) (2) Make sure that the driver’s seat and
seatback are properly adjusted
(4) before you start driving.
(4)

60MK051 WARNING
The switch to control the electric mirrors is 71LST0207 To avoid excessive seat belt slack,
located on the driver’s door panel. You can which reduces the effectiveness of
adjust the mirrors when the ignition switch You can fold the mirrors when you park the the seat belts as a safety device,
is in the “ACC” or “ON” position. To adjust vehicle in a narrow space. When the igni- make sure that the seats are adjusted
the mirrors: tion switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position, before the seat belts are fastened.
push the folding switch (1) to fold and
1) Move the selector switch to the left or unfold the mirrors.
right to select the mirror you wish to Make sure the mirrors are completely
adjust. unfolded before you start driving.
2) Press the outer part of the switch that
corresponds to the direction in which CAUTION
you wish to move the mirror.
3) Return the selector switch to the center Moving mirrors can pinch and injure
position to help prevent unintended a hand. Do not allow any one’s hand
adjustment. to get near the mirrors when folding
and unfolding the mirrors.

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Adjusting Seat Position Adjusting Seatbacks

WARNING
All seatbacks should always be in an
upright position when driving, or seat
belt effectiveness may be reduced.
Seat belts are designed to offer maxi-
mum protection when seatbacks are
in the upright position.

EXAMPLE EXAMPLE
60MH012
60MH011
If the driver’s seat is equipped with a seat
The adjustment lever for each front seat is height adjuster lever on the outboard side
located under the front of the seat. To of the seat, raise or lower the seat by pull-
adjust the seat position, pull up on the ing up or down the adjuster lever.
adjustment lever and slide the seat forward
or rearward.
After adjustment, try to move the seat for-
ward and rearward to ensure that it is
securely latched. EXAMPLE
60MH013

To adjust the seatback angle of front seats,

pull up the lever on the outboard side of
the seat, move the seatback to the desired
position, and release the lever to lock the
seatback in place.

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Head Restraints Front Rear Seats

EXAMPLE Seat Adjustment
WARNING
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.

63J246 80JS082

Head restraints are designed to help To raise the front head restraint, pull
reduce the risk of neck injuries in the case upward on the restraint until it clicks. To
of an accident. Adjust the head restraint to lower the restraint, push down on the
the position which places the center of the restraint while holding in the lock lever. If a
head restraint closest to the top of your head restraint must be removed (for clean-
ears. If this is not possible for very tall pas- ing, replacement, etc.), push in the lock
sengers, adjust the head restraint as high lever and pull the head restraint all the way
as possible. out.

WARNING
• Never drive the vehicle with the
head restraints removed.
• Do not attempt to adjust the head
restraint while driving.

NOTE:
It may be necessary to recline the seat-
back to provide enough overhead clear-
ance to remove the head restraint.

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Adjusting Seat Position Adjusting Seatbacks Walk-in Type Seats

(for 2nd row seats) (for 2nd row seats)
WARNING
All seatbacks should always be in an
upright position when driving, or seat
belt effectiveness may be reduced.
Seat belts are designed to offer maxi-
mum protection when seatbacks are
in the upright position.

For 2nd row seats

EXAMPLE
60MH014 60MH016

The adjustment levers for 2nd row seats NOTE:

are located under the front of the seats. To To enter to or exit from the 3rd row seat,
adjust the seat position, pull up on the hook the webbing of the outboard lap-
adjustment lever and slide the seat forward shoulder belt of 2nd row seat before mov-
or rearward. ing the 2nd row seat.
After adjustment, try to move the seat for-
ward and rearward to ensure that it is EXAMPLE
securely latched.
60MH015

NOTICE To adjust the seatback angle of 2nd row

seats, pull up the lever on the outboard
When the 3rd row seat is folded for- side of the seat, move the seatback to the
ward, adjust the 2nd row seat not to desired position, and release the lever to
reach the 3rd row seat. lock the seatback in place.

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Head Restraints (if equipped) 2nd row seats

Head restraints are designed to help
reduce the risk of neck injuries in the case EXAMPLE
of an accident.

WARNING
• Never drive the vehicle with the
head restraints removed.
• Do not attempt to adjust the head
restraint while driving.

NOTE:
EXAMPLE It may be necessary to fold forward the
60MH017 seatback to provide enough overhead
60MH018
clearance to remove the head restraint.
The walk-in type seat can be moved to 3rd row seats (if equipped)
provide easy entry to and exit from the 3rd Adjust the head restraint to the position
row seats. You can move a walk-in seat by
which places the center of the head EXAMPLE
pulling up the lever on the outboard side of restraint closest to the top of your ears. If
the seatback and pushing the seatback this is not possible for very tall passengers,
forward. adjust the head restraint as high as possi-
ble.
WARNING
• After using the walk-in function, be
sure to return the folded seatback
to an upright position.
• Before returning a walk-in seat to
its normal seating position, make
sure that the feet of the passenger
in the 3rd row seat are out of the 60MK052
way.
• After returning the seat to its nor-
mal seating position, make sure it
is securely latched.

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To raise the rear head restraint, pull Folding Rear Seats 2) Lower the head restraint fully.
upward on the restraint until it clicks. To The rear seat of your vehicle can be folded 3) Store the seat belt buckles in the seat
lower the restraint, push down on the forward to provide additional cargo space. cushion slit.
restraint while holding in the lock lever. If a
head restraint must be removed (for clean- 2nd row seats EXAMPLE
ing, replacement, etc.), push in the lock
lever and pull the head restraint all the way To fold the 2nd row seat forward:
out. EXAMPLE
When installing a child restraint system,
raise the head restraint to the most upper
position.

60MH060

4) Pull up the lever on the outboard side of

the seat, and fold the seatback forward.
60MH016

1) Hook the webbing of the outboard lap- NOTICE

shoulder belts in the belt hangers.
When the 2nd row seat head restraint
reaches the front seatback, slide the
NOTICE front seat forward.
• When you move a seatback, make
sure the belt webbing is hooked in
the seat belt hangers so the seat WARNING
belts are not caught by the seatback. If you need to carry cargo in the pas-
This helps prevent damage to the senger compartment with the 2nd
belt system. row seatback folded forward, be sure
• Make sure the belt webbing is not to secure the cargo or it may be
twisted. thrown about, causing injury. Never
pile cargo higher than the seatback.

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To return the seat to the normal position, 3rd row seats Type B
follow the procedure below.
To fold the 3rd row seat(s) forward: EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE 1) Lower the head restraint (if equipped)
fully.
2) Store the seat belt buckles in the seat
cushion slit.

NOTICE
For type B seat, store both of the seat
belt buckles in the seat cushion slit
before folding seat(s). This helps pre-
vent being dropped under the seat
cushion. 60MK054

60MH061 Type A 3) For type A seat, pull up the both

release straps on the top of seat, and
Raise the seatback until it locks into place.
EXAMPLE fold the seatback forward.
For type B seat, pull the release strap
NOTE: on behind the seatback, and fold the
When the seatback is locked in the folded seatback forward.
position, pull up the lever on the outboard
side of the seat to unlatch the seatback.
NOTICE
After returning the seat, try moving the When the 3rd row seat head restraint
seatback to make sure they are securely reaches the 2nd row seatback, slide
latched. the 2nd row seat forward.

60MK053

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Type B Seat Belts and Child Restraint

WARNING
EXAMPLE Systems
If you need to carry cargo in the pas-
senger compartment with the 3rd row
seatback folded forward, be sure to
secure the cargo or it may be thrown
about, causing injury. Never pile
cargo higher than the seatback.

To return the seat to the normal position,

follow the procedure below.

Type A (2)
(2)
EXAMPLE 60MK055

Raise the seatback until it locks into place.

65D231S

(1)
NOTICE
Do not pull the luggage flap (2) (if WARNING
equipped) or place any luggage when
Wear Your Seat Belts at All Times.
the luggage flap is pull toward rear.
Otherwise, the luggage flap (2) will be
damaged. WARNING
After returning the seat, try moving the An air bag supplements, or adds to,
(2)
seatback to make sure they are securely the frontal crash protection offered
60MK025
latched. by seat belts. The driver and all pas-
Raise the seatback until it locks into place. sengers must be properly restrained
by wearing seat belts at all times,
When you raise the seat from back of it, whether or not an air bag is mounted
pull the strap (1). at their seating position, to minimize
the risk of severe injury or death in
the event of a crash.

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as low as possible
across the hips
Above the pelvis Across the pelvis

65D606 65D201 65D199

WARNING WARNING WARNING

• Never allow persons to ride in the (Continued) (Continued)
cargo area of a vehicle. In the event • Seat belts should never be worn • Pregnant women should use seat
of an accident, there is a much with the straps twisted and should belts, although specific recommen-
greater risk of injury for persons be adjusted as tightly as is com- dations about driving should be
who are not riding in a seat with fortable to provide the protection made by the woman’s medical advi-
their seat belt securely fastened. for which they have been designed. sor. Remember that the lap portion
• Seat belts should always be A slack belt will provide less pro- of the belt should be worn as low
adjusted as follows: tection than one which is snug. as possible across the hips, as
– the lap portion of the belt should • Make sure that each seat belt shown in the diagram.
be worn low across the pelvis, buckle is inserted into the proper • Do not wear your seat belt over
not across the waist. buckle catch. It is possible to cross hard or breakable objects in your
– the shoulder straps should be the buckles in the rear seat. pockets or on your clothing. If an
worn on the outside shoulder (Continued) accident occurs, objects such as
only, and never under the arm. glasses, pens, etc. under the seat
– the shoulder straps should be belt can cause injury.
away from your face and neck, (Continued)
but not falling off your shoulder.
(Continued)

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Lap-Shoulder Belt
WARNING WARNING Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
(Continued) (Continued) The seat belt has an emergency locking
• Never use the same seat belt on • For children, if the shoulder belt retractor (ELR), which is designed to lock
more than one occupant and never irritates the neck or face, move the the seat belt only during a sudden stop or
attach a seat belt over an infant or child closer to the center of the impact. It also may lock if you pull the belt
child being held on an occupant’s vehicle. across your body very quickly. If this hap-
lap. Such seat belt use could cause • Avoid contamination of seat belt pens, let the belt go back to unlock it, then
serious injury in the event of an webbing by polishes, oils, chemi- pull the belt across your body more slowly.
accident. cals, and particularly battery acid.
• Periodically inspect seat belt Cleaning may safely be carried out Safety reminder
assemblies for excessive wear and using mild soap and water. Sit up straight and
damage. Seat belts should be • Do not insert any items such as fully back
replaced if webbing becomes coins, clips, etc. into the seat belt
frayed, contaminated, or damaged buckles, and be careful not to spill
in any way. It is essential to replace liquids into these parts. If foreign
the entire seat belt assembly after it materials get into a seat belt Low on hips
has been worn in a severe impact, buckle, the seat belt may not work
even if damage to the assembly is properly.
not obvious. • All seatbacks should always be in
• Children age 12 and under should an upright position when driving,
ride properly restrained in the rear or seat belt effectiveness may be
seat. reduced. Seat belts are designed to
• Infants and small children should offer maximum protection when
never be transported unless they seatbacks are in the upright posi- 60A038
are properly restrained. Restraint tion.
systems for infants and small chil-
dren can be purchased locally and
should be used. Make sure that the
system you purchase meets appli-
cable safety standards. Read and
follow all the directions provided
by the manufacturer.
(Continued)

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All Seat Belts Except Center of 2nd

Row Seat
Low on hips

60A040 60A039

To reduce the risk of sliding under the belt 60A036 To unfasten the seat belt, push the button
during a collision, position the lap portion on the buckle and retract the belt slowly
of the belt across your lap as low on your To fasten the seat belt, sit up straight and while attaching a hand to the belt or/and
hips as possible and adjust it to a snug fit well back in the seat, pull the latch plate the latch plate.
by pulling the shoulder portion of the belt attached to the seat belt across your body
upward through the latch plate. The length and press it straight into the buckle until
of the diagonal shoulder strap adjusts itself you hear a “click”.
to allow freedom of movement.

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Center Seat Belt of 2nd Row Seat

Lap belt TO LOOSEN EXAMPLE
TO TIGHTEN

Low on hips

60MH022 80J2008

To lengthen, release the latch plate from NOTE:

60MH021 the buckle, pull the latch plate (adjuster) in The word “CENTER” is marked into the
Sit up straight and well back in the seat. To the direction of the arrow. The latch plate buckle for the rear center belt. The buckles
fasten the belt, pull the latch plate attached should then be refitted into the buckle and are designed so a latch plate cannot be
to the seat belt across your hips and press the belt tightened as previously described. inserted into the wrong buckle.
it straight into the buckle until you hear a
“click”. To reduce the risk of sliding under
the belt during a collision, position the belt
across your lap as low on your hips as pos-
sible and adjust it to a snug fit.
To tighten the belt, pull the free end of the
belt across alongside the lap strap.

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Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Shoulder Anchor Height Adjuster Seat Belt Hanger
(if equipped) (for 2nd row seats)
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE EXAMPLE

60MK026
64J198 60MH016
When the driver does not buckle his or her
Adjust the shoulder anchor height so that
seat belt with the ignition switch in the
the shoulder belt rides on the center of the NOTE:
“ON” position, the driver’s seat belt
outboard shoulder. To move upward, slide To enter to or exit from the 3rd row seat,
reminder light in the instrument cluster will
the anchor up. To move downward, slide hook the webbing of the outboard lap-
blink until the driver’s seat belt is buckled.
the anchor down while pulling the lock shoulder belt of 2nd row seat before mov-
knob out. After adjustment, make sure that ing the 2nd row seat.
The reminder will be automatically can-
celed when the driver’s seat belt is buckled the anchor is securely locked.
or the ignition switch is turned off.
WARNING
WARNING Be sure that the shoulder belt is posi-
tioned on the center of the outside
It is absolutely essential that the
shoulder. The belt should be away
driver and passengers wear their seat
from your face and neck, but not fall-
belts at all times. Persons who are
ing off your shoulder. Misadjustment
not wearing seat belts have a much
of the belt could reduce the effective-
greater risk of injury if an accident
ness of the safety belt in a crash.
occurs. Make a regular habit of buck-
ling your seat belt before putting the
key in the ignition.

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Seat Belt Inspection Child Restraint Systems

WARNING
EXAMPLE
Be sure to 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. Any seat belt assembly
which was not in use during a colli-
sion should be replaced if it does not
function properly, it is damaged in
any way or the seat belt pretension-
ers were activated (that is, if the front
65D209S air bags were activated). 60G332S

Periodically inspect the seat belts to make Infant restraint - rear seat only
sure they work properly and are not dam-
aged. Check the webbing, buckles, latch EXAMPLE
plates, retractors, anchorages, and guide
loops. Replace any seat belts which do not
work properly or are damaged.

80JC007

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Child restraint SUZUKI highly recommends that you use

a child restraint system to restrain infants
EXAMPLE and small children. Many different types of
child restraint systems are available; make
sure that the restraint system you select
meets applicable safety standards.
All child restraint systems are designed to
be secured in vehicle seats by either seat
belts (lap belts or the lap portion of lap-
shoulder belts). Whenever possible,
SUZUKI recommends that child restraint
systems be installed on the rear seat.
According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in rear 58MS030
80JC016 seating positions than in front seating posi-
Booster seat tions.
WARNING
EXAMPLE If you must use a front-facing child
restraint If your vehicle is equipped with a
in the front passenger’s seat, adjust the front passenger air bag, do not install
passenger’s seat as far back as possible. a rear-facing child restraint in the
front passenger’s seat. If the passen-
NOTE: ger’s air bag inflates, a child in a rear-
Observe any statutory regulation about facing child restraint could be killed
child restraints. or seriously injured. The back of a
rear-facing child restraint would be
too close to the inflating air bag.

80JC008

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WARNING WARNING
If you install a child restraint system Children could be endangered in a
in the 2nd row seat, slide the seat crash if their child restraint systems
installed the child restraint system as are not properly secured in the vehi-
far back as possible. If you install a cle. When installing a child restraint
child restraint system in the 3rd row system, be sure to follow the instruc-
seat, slide the seat in front of the seat tions below. Be sure to secure the
installed a child restraint system child in the restraint system accord-
enough forward so that the child’s ing to the manufacturer’s instruc-
feet do not contact the front seat- tions.
back. These will help avoid injury to
the child in the event of an accident.
WARNING
65D608
In an accident or sudden stop, the
rear seat armrest (if equipped) could
fall forward. If there is a child in a
rear-facing child restraint in the cen-
ter seating position, the falling arm-
rest could injure the child. Make sure
the armrest is back in the seat when
not in use.

65D609

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Installation with Lap-Shoulder Seat Installation with a Lap Belt Seat Belt Pretensioner System
Belts EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
NOTICE and/or

Before installing a child restraint sys-

tem in the rear seat, raise the head
restraint (if equipped) to the most
upper position.

ELR type belt

Pull to tighten
EXAMPLE
Label

60G132
63J269
Install your child restraint system accord-
ing to the instructions provided by the child
restraint system manufacturer. WARNING
This section of the owner’s manual
To lengthen or tighten the belt, refer to the describes your SUZUKI’s SEAT BELT
“Lap-belt” item in this “Seat Belts and PRETENSIONER SYSTEM. Please
Child Restraint Systems” section. After read and follow ALL these instruc-
making sure that the seat belt is securely tions carefully to minimize your risk
latched, try moving the child restraint sys- of severe injury or death.
80JC021
tem in all directions, to make sure it is
Install your child restraint system accord- securely installed. If you need to tighten To determine if your vehicle is equipped
ing to the instructions provided by the child the belt, pull the free end of the webbing. with a seat belt pretensioner system at the
restraint system manufacturer. front seating positions, check the label on
Make sure that the seat belt is securely the front seat belt at the bottom part. If the
latched. letters “p” and/or “PRE” appear as illus-
trated, your vehicle is equipped with the
Try to move the child restraint system in all seat belt pretensioner system. You can use
directions to make sure it is securely the pretensioner seat belts in the same
installed. manner as ordinary seat belts.

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Read this section and the “Supplemental service could result in unintended activa-
Restraint System (air bags)” section to Sit fully back in the seat; sit up straight; do tion of pretensioners or could render the
learn more about the pretensioner system. not lean forward or sideways. Adjust the pretensioner inoperative. Either of these
belt so the lap portion of the belt is worn two conditions may result in personal
The seat belt pretensioner system works low across the pelvis, not across the waist. injury.
with the SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT Please refer to the “Seat Adjustment” sec-
SYSTEM (Air Bags). The crash sensors tion and the instructions and precautions To prevent damage or unintended activa-
and the electronic controller of the air bag about the seat belts in this “Seat Belts and tion of the pretensioners, be sure the bat-
system also control the seat belt preten- Child Restraint Systems” section for details tery is disconnected and the ignition switch
sioners. The pretensioners are triggered on proper seat and seat belt adjustments. has been in the “LOCK” position for at
only when there is a frontal crash severe least 90 seconds before performing any
enough to trigger the air bags. For precau- Please note that the pretensioners along electrical service work on your SUZUKI.
tions and general information including with the air bags will activate in severe
servicing the pretensioner system, refer to frontal collisions. They are not designed to Do not touch pretensioner system compo-
the “Supplemental Restraint System (air activate in side impacts, rear impacts, roll- nents or wiring. The wires are wrapped
bags)” section in addition to this “Seat Belt overs, or minor frontal collisions. The pre- with yellow tape or yellow tubing, and the
Pretensioner System” section, and follow tensioners can be activated only once. If couplers are yellow. When scrapping your
all those precautions. the pretensioners are activated (that is, if SUZUKI, ask your SUZUKI dealer, body
the air bags are activated), have the pre- repair shop, or scrap yard for assistance.
The pretensioner is located in each front tensioner system serviced by an autho-
seat belt retractor. The pretensioner tight- rized SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible.
ens the seat belt so the belt fits the occu-
pant’s body more snugly in the event of a If the “AIR BAG” light on the instrument
frontal crash. The retractors will remain cluster does not blink or come on briefly
locked after the pretensioners are acti- when the ignition switch is turned to the
vated. Upon activation, some noise will “ON” position, stays on for more than 10
occur and some smoke may be released. seconds, or comes on while driving, the
These conditions are not harmful and do pretensioner system or the air bag system
not indicate a fire in the vehicle. may not work properly. Have both systems
inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer
The driver and all passengers must be as soon as possible.
properly restrained by wearing seat belts
at all times, whether or not a pretensioner Service on or around the pretensioner sys-
is equipped at their seating position, to tem components or wiring must be per-
minimize the risk of severe injury or death formed only by an authorized SUZUKI
in the event of a crash. dealer who is specially trained. Improper

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Supplemental Restraint
System (air bags) EXAMPLE
2
1
WARNING
This section of the owner’s manual
describes the protection provided by 5
your SUZUKI’s SUPPLEMENTAL 4
RESTRAINT SYSTEM (air bags).
Please read and follow ALL these
instructions carefully to minimize
your risk of severe injury or death in
the event of a collision.

Your vehicle is equipped with a Supple-

mental Restraint System consisting of the
following components in addition to a lap-
shoulder belt at each front seating position.

1. Driver’s front air bag module

2. Front passenger’s front air bag mod- 5
ule
3. Air bag controller
4. Forward crash sensor 3
5. Seat belt pretensioners

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Front Air Bags

EXAMPLE EXAMPLE

63J030

If the “AIR BAG” light on the instrument

cluster does not blink or come on when the
ignition switch is first turned to the “ON”
position, or the “AIR BAG” light stays on, or
comes on while driving, the air bag system
(or the seat belt pretensioner system) may 74LHT0237
not work properly. Have the air bag system 63J113
inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer The driver’s front air bag is located behind
as soon as possible. the center pad of the steering wheel and
EXAMPLE the front passenger’s front air bag is
located behind the passenger’s side of the
dashboard. The words “SRS AIRBAG” are
molded into the air bag covers to identify
the location of the air bags.

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Frontal collision range Front air bags will not inflate dents. Remember, since an air bag
deploys only one time during an accident,
seat belts are needed to restrain occu-
pants from further movements during the
accident.

Therefore, an air bag is NOT a substitute

for seat belts. To maximize your protection,
ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT BELTS. Be
aware that no system can prevent all pos-
sible injuries that may occur in an accident.

WARNING
An air bag supplements, or adds to,
60G032 65D236 the crash protection offered by seat
Front air bags are designed to inflate in Front air bags will probably not inflate belts. The driver and all passengers
severe frontal collisions. must be properly restrained by wear-
ing seat belts at all times, whether or
not an air bag is mounted at their
seating position, to minimize the risk
of severe injury or death in the event
of a crash.

65D237

Front air bags are not designed to inflate in

rear impacts, side impacts, rollovers or
minor frontal collisions, since they would
offer no protection in those types of acci-

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Air bag symbol meaning

WARNING
EXAMPLE If the AIR BAG light in the instrument
cluster ever comes on and stays on,
it means that something may be
wrong with the air bag system. If this
ever happens, have the vehicle ser-
viced immediately, because the air
bags may not offer the protection for
which they were designed.

58MS030
58MST0209

WARNING You may find this label on the sun visor.

Do not install a rear-facing child
restraint in the front passenger’s
seat. If the passenger’s front air bag
WARNING
inflates, a child in a rear-facing child Do not use a rearward facing child
restraint could be killed or severely restraint on a seat protected by an
injured. The back of a rear-facing airbag in front of it.
child restraint would be too close to
the inflating air bag.

If you must use a front-facing child

restraint in the front passenger’s seat, be
sure to move the front passenger’s seat as
far back as possible. Please refer to “Seat
Belts and Child Restraint Systems” in this
section for details on securing your child.

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How the System Works A seat belt helps keep you in the proper
In a frontal collision, the crash sensors will position for maximum protection when an WARNING
detect rapid deceleration, and if the con- air bag inflates. Adjust your seat as far
troller judges that the deceleration rep- back as possible while still maintaining • The driver should not lean over the
resents a severe frontal crash, the control of the vehicle. Sit fully back in your steering wheel. The front passen-
controller will trigger the inflators. The infla- seat; sit up straight; do not lean over the ger should not rest his or her body
tors inflate the appropriate air bags with steering wheel or dashboard. Please refer against the dashboard, or other-
nitrogen or argon gas. The inflated air to the “Seat Adjustment” section and the wise get too close to the dash-
bags provide a cushion for your head and “Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems” board. In these situations, the out-
upper body. The air bag inflates and in this section for details on proper seat of-position occupant would be too
deflates so quickly that you may not even and seat belt adjustments. close to an inflating air bag, and
realize that it has activated. The air bag will may suffer severe injury.
neither hinder your view nor make it harder • Do not attach any objects to, or
to exit the vehicle. place any objects over, the steering
wheel or dashboard. Do not place
Air bags must inflate quickly and forcefully any objects between the air bag
in order to reduce the chance of serious or and the driver or front passenger.
fatal injuries. However, an unavoidable These objects may interfere with air
consequence of the quick inflation is that bag operation or may be propelled
the air bag may irritate bare skin, such as by the air bag in the event of a
the facial area against a front air bag. Also, crash. Either of these conditions
upon inflation, a loud noise will occur and may cause severe injury.
some powder and smoke will be released.
These conditions are not harmful and do
not indicate a fire in the vehicle. Be aware,
however, that some air bag components 65D610
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Note that even though your vehicle may be Servicing the air bag system Scrapping a vehicle that has an uninflated
moderately damaged in a collision, the col- If the air bags inflate, have the air bags air bag can be hazardous. Ask your dealer,
lision may not have been severe enough to and related components replaced by an body repair shop or scrap yard for help
trigger the air bags to inflate. If your vehicle authorized SUZUKI dealer as soon as pos- with disposal.
sustains ANY front-end or side damage, sible.
have the air bag system inspected by an
If your vehicle ever gets in deep water and
authorized SUZUKI dealer to ensure it is in
the driver’s floor is submerged, the air bag
proper working order.
controller could be damaged. If it does,
Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic have the air bag system inspected by the
module which records information about SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible.
the air bag system if the air bags deploy in
Special procedures are required for servic-
a crash. The module records information
ing or replacing an air bag. For that rea-
about overall system status, which sensors
son, only an authorized SUZUKI dealer
activated the deployment.
should be allowed to service or replace
your air bags. Please remind anyone who
services your SUZUKI that it has air bags.
Service on or around air bag components
or wiring must be performed only by an
authorized SUZUKI dealer. Improper ser-
vice could result in unintended air bag
deployment or could render the air bag
inoperative. Either of these two conditions
may result in severe injury.
To prevent damage or unintended inflation
of the air bag system, be sure the battery
is disconnected and the ignition switch has
been in the “LOCK” position for at least 90
seconds before performing any electrical
service work on your SUZUKI. Do not
touch air bag system components or wires.
The wires are wrapped with yellow tape or
yellow tubing, and the couplers are yellow
for easy identification.

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Instrument Cluster
1. Speedometer 4. Temperature gauge 7. Indicator selector knob
2. Tachometer (if equipped) 5. Information display 8. Warning and indicator lights
3. Fuel gauge 6. Trip meter selector knob

with tachometer

2 5 1

4 8 6 * 8 * 7 8 3
EXAMPLE
60MK027

* These marks are explanation of the knobs 6 and 7. Refer to “Brightness Control” or “Information Display” in this section for detail of
knobs.

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without tachometer

3 1 5

8 4 8 6 * 8 * 7 8
EXAMPLE
60MK006

* These marks are explanation of the knobs 6 and 7. Refer to “Brightness Control” or “Information Display” in this section for detail of
knobs.

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Warning and Indicator Lights If the brake system warning light comes on
while you are driving the vehicle, it may WARNING
Brake System Warning Light mean that there is something wrong with
If any of the following conditions
the vehicle’s brake system. If this happens,
you should: occur, you should immediately ask
your SUZUKI dealer to inspect the
1) Pull off the road and stop carefully. brake system.
• If the brake system warning light
WARNING does not go out after the engine
has been started and the parking
Remember that stopping distance brake has been fully released.
65D477
may be longer, you may have to push • If the brake system warning light
Three different types of operations exist harder on the pedal, and the pedal does not come on when the igni-
depending on the vehicle’s specification. may go down farther than normal. tion switch is turned to the “ON”
1) The light comes on briefly when the position.
ignition switch is turned to the “ON” 2) Test the brakes by carefully starting and • If the brake system warning light
position. stopping on the shoulder of the road. comes on at any time during vehi-
2) The light comes on when the parking – If you determine that it is safe, drive cle operation.
brake is engaged with the ignition cautiously at low speed to the nearest
switch in the “ON” position. dealer for repairs, or NOTE:
3) The light comes on when under either – Have the vehicle towed to the nearest Because the brake system is self-adjust-
or both of above two conditions. dealer for repairs. ing, the fluid level will drop as the brake
The light also comes on when the fluid in pads become worn. Replenishing the
the brake fluid reservoir falls below the brake fluid reservoir is considered normal
specified level. periodic maintenance.

The light should go out after starting the NOTE:

engine and fully releasing the parking (Parking Brake Reminder Buzzer)
brake, if the fluid level in the brake fluid A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind
reservoir is adequate. you to release the parking brake if you
start the vehicle without releasing the park-
The light also comes on together with the
ing brake. Make sure that the parking
ABS warning light when the rear brake
brake is fully released and the brake sys-
force control function (proportioning valve
tem warning light turns off.
function) of the ABS system fails.

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Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) If the ABS becomes inoperative, the brake Oil Pressure Light
Warning Light (if equipped) system will function as an ordinary brake
system that does not have this ABS sys-
tem.
For details of ABS system, refer to “Anti-
Lock Brake System (ABS) (if equipped)” in
the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” sec-
tion. 50G051
65D529 This light comes on when the ignition
When the ignition switch is turned to the switch is turned to the “ON” position, and
“ON” position, the light comes on briefly so goes out when the engine is started. The
you can check that the light is working. light will come on and remain on if there is
If the light stays on, or comes on when insufficient oil pressure. If the light comes
driving, there may be something wrong on when driving, pull off the road as soon
with the ABS. as you can and stop the engine.
Check the oil level and add oil if necessary.
If this happens: If there is enough oil, the lubrication sys-
1) Pull off the road and stop carefully. tem should be inspected by your SUZUKI
2) Turn the ignition switch to “LOCK” and dealer before you drive the vehicle again.
then start the engine again.
If the warning light comes on briefly then
turns off, the system is normal. If the warn- NOTICE
ing light still stays on, the system will be
• If you operate the engine with this
something wrong.
light on, severe engine damage can
If the light and the brake system warning result.
light stay on, or come on simultaneously • Do not rely on the oil pressure light
when driving, your ABS system is to indicate the need to add oil. Be
equipped with the rear brake force control sure to periodically check the
function (proportioning valve function) and engine oil level.
there may be something wrong with both
the rear brake force control function and
anti-lock function of the ABS system.
If one of these happens, have the system
inspected by your SUZUKI dealer.

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Charging Light “AIR BAG” Light Malfunction Indicator Light

50G052 63J030 65D530

This light comes on when the ignition This light blinks or comes on for several Your vehicle has a computer-controlled
switch is turned to the “ON” position, and seconds when the ignition switch is turned emission control system. A malfunction
goes out when the engine is started. The to the “ON” position so you can check if the indicator light is provided on the instrument
light will come on and remain on if there is light is working. panel to indicate when it is necessary to
something wrong with the battery charging have the emission control system serviced.
The light will come on and stay on if there
system. If the light comes on when the The malfunction indicator light comes on
is a problem in the air bag system or the
engine is running, the charging system when the ignition switch is turned to the
seat belt pretensioner system.
should be inspected immediately by your “ON” position to let you know the light is
SUZUKI dealer. working and goes out when the engine is
WARNING started.
Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light If the “AIR BAG” light does not blink If the malfunction indicator light comes on
or come on briefly when the ignition or blinks when the engine is running, there
switch is turned to the “ON” position, is a damage in the emission control sys-
stays on for more than 10 seconds, tem.
or comes on while driving, the air bag Bring the vehicle to your SUZUKI dealer to
system or the seat belt pretensioner have the damage fixed.
system may not work properly. Have
both systems inspected by an autho- Also, if this light comes on when the
60G049 engine is running, there is the problem with
rized SUZUKI dealer.
If the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled when the automatic transaxle system. Ask your
the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” SUZUKI dealer to have the system
position, this light will blink until the driver’s inspected.
seat belt is buckled.
For details about the seat belt reminder,
refer to “Seat Belts and Child Restraint
Systems” in this section.

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Immobilizer System Light Open Door Warning Light

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. 80JM122 54G391

When the ignition switch is turn to the “ON” • For vehicles without keyless entry sys-
Transaxle Warning Light position, this light comes on briefly so you tem;
(if equipped) can check that the light is working. If this This light remains on until all front doors
light brinks with the ignition switch is turn to and the tailgate are completely closed.
the “ON”, the engine will not start.
If any door (including the tailgate) is
open when the vehicle is moving, a ding
NOTE:
sounds to remind you to close all doors
If this light blinks, turn the ignition switch to
completely.
the “LOCK” position, then turn it back to
the “ON” position.
• For vehicles with keyless entry system;
81A262 If the light still blinks with the ignition switch
This light remains on until all doors
This light comes on briefly when the igni- turned to the “ON” position, there may be
(including the tailgate) are completely
tion switch is turned to the “ON” position so something wrong with your key or with the
closed.
you can check the light is working. immobilizer system. Ask your SUZUKI
dealer to inspect the system.
If this light comes on when the engine is If any door (including the tailgate) is
running, there is the problem with the auto- open when the vehicle is moving, a ding
matic transaxle system. Ask your SUZUKI sounds to remind you to close all doors
dealer to have the system inspected. completely.

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Low Fuel Warning Light Electric Power Steering Light NOTE:

If the power steering system does not work
properly, you will feel heavier to steer but
you still will be able to steer.

NOTE:
If the steering is operated, you may hear a
noise. This is normal and indicates that the
54G343 79J039 power steering system works properly.
If this light comes on, fill the fuel tank This light comes on when the ignition
immediately. switch is turned to the “ON” position, and
goes out when the engine is started.
When this light comes on, a ding sounds
once to remind you to fill the fuel. If this light comes on while driving, the
If you do not fill the fuel, a ding sounds power steering system may not work prop-
every time when the ignition switch is erly. Have the system inspected by your
turned to the “ON” position. SUZUKI dealer.

NOTE: NOTE:
The activation point of this light varies Following operations of the steering wheel
depending on road conditions (for exam- while parking or driving at a very low-
ple, slope or curve) and driving conditions speed may have steering effort bigger
because of fuel moving in the tank. gradually. This is not a malfunction of the
steering system, but the power steering
control system limits the power assist in
order to prevent them from overheating.
• The steering wheel is operated very
often.
• The steering wheel is kept in a fully
turned position for a long while.
When the power steering control system
cool down, the power steering system
back to the original condition.
However, repeating these operations could
cause the power steering system dam-
aged.

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Turn Signal Indicators Speedometer Tachometer (if equipped)

EXAMPLE EXAMPLE

50G055

When you turn on the left or right turn sig-

nals, the corresponding green arrow on the
instrument panel will blink along with the
respective turn signal lights. When you
turn on the hazard warning switch, both
arrows will blink along with all of the turn
signal lights. 68LM223 68LM224

Main Beam (high beam) Indicator The speedometer indicates vehicle speed The tachometer indicates engine speed in
Light in km/h. revolutions per minute.

NOTICE
Never drive the vehicle with the
engine revving in the red zone or
severe engine damage can result.
Keep the engine speed below the red
zone even when downshifting to a
50G056
lower gear position.
This indicator comes on when headlight Refer to “Downshifting maximum
main beams (high beams) are turned on. allowable speeds” in the “OPERAT-
ING YOUR VEHICLE” section.

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Fuel Gauge When the low fuel warning light (1) comes Temperature Gauge
on, a ding sounds once to remind you to fill
the fuel.
If you do not fill the fuel, a ding sounds
every time when the ignition switch is
turned to “ON” position.

NOTE:
The activation point of the low fuel warning
light (1) varies depending on road condi-
tions (for example, slope or curve) and
driving conditions because of fuel moving
(2) in the tank.
(1)
EXAMPLE The mark (2) indicates that the fuel filler EXAMPLE
74LHT0220
door is located on the left side of the vehi- 74LHT0221
cle.
When the ignition switch is in the “ON” When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position, this gauge gives an approximate position, this gauge indicates the engine
indication of the amount of fuel in the fuel coolant temperature. Under normal driving
tank. “F” stands for full and “E” stands for conditions, the indicator should stay within
empty. the normal, acceptable temperature range
between “H” and “C”. If the indicator
If the indicator gets off the graduation of approaches “H”, overheating is indicated.
“E” (not character “E”), refill the tank as Follow the instructions for engine over-
soon as possible. heating in the “EMERGENCY SERVICE”
section.
NOTE:
The indicator moves a little depending on
road conditions (for example, slope or NOTICE
curve) and driving conditions because of Continuing to drive the vehicle when
fuel moving in the tank. engine overheating is indicated can
result in severe engine damage.
If the low fuel warning light (1) comes on,
fill the fuel tank immediately.

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Brightness Control NOTE:

EXAMPLE • If you do not turn the brightness control
EXAMPLE knob within about 10 seconds of activat-
(Brightest)
ing the brightness control display, the
brightness control display will be can-
(Initial setting) celed automatically.
• When you reconnect the battery, the
brightness of the instrument panel lights
will be reinitialized. Readjust the bright-
ness according to your preference.

(1)

68LM227
(Dimmest)
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, the pointer lights come on. 60MH025

Your vehicle has a system to automatically

dim the brightness of the instrument panel WARNING
lights when the position lights or headlights
are on. If you attempt to adjust the display
while driving, you could lose control
When the position lights and/or headlights of the vehicle.
are ON, you can control the meter illumina-
tion intensity. Do not attempt to adjust the display
while driving.
To increase the brightness of the instru-
ment panel lights, turn the brightness con-
trol knob (1) clockwise.
To reduce the brightness of the instrument
panel lights, turn the brightness control
knob (1) counterclockwise.

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Information Display (1) Trip meter selector knob Thermometer (if equipped)
(2) Indicator selector knob When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
with tachometer (3) Information display position, the display (A) shows the ther-
mometer.
EXAMPLE When the ignition switch is in the “ON” The thermometer indicates the outside
(A) position, the information display shows the temperature.
(B) following information.
(C)
Display (A) EXAMPLE
(D) (a)
(E)
Thermometer (if equipped)
Display (B)
(for automatic transaxle vehicle)
Transaxle selector position indicator
Display (C)
68LM258
Trip meter / Instantaneous fuel consump-
(1) (3) (2) tion / Average fuel consumption / Driving If the outside temperature nears freezing,
60MK028 range the mark (a) will appear on the display.
without tachometer Display (D) NOTE:
EXAMPLE Odometer • The outside temperature indication is not
Display (E) the actual outside temperature when
Clock driving at low speed, or when stopped.
• If there is something wrong with the ther-
mometer, or just after the ignition switch
is turned to the “ON” position, the display
(C) may not indicate the outside tempera-
(D) ture.
(E)

(1) (2) (3)

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When the display (C) shows the driving Transaxle selector position indicator
range, you can change the unit of tem- (for automatic transaxle vehicles) EXAMPLE
perature.
To change the unit of temperature, while EXAMPLE (b )
pushing and holding the trip meter selector
knob (1), turn the indicator selector knob (c)
(2).

EXAMPLE
68LM260

(Initial When the ignition switch is in the “ON” (d)

setting) position, the display (B) indicates the gear
position (b).
For details on how to use the transaxle,
refer to “Using the Transaxle” in the
“OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
(e)
Trip meter / Instantaneous fuel con-
sumption / Average fuel consumption /
Driving range
68LM259
When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
NOTE: position, the display (C) shows one of the (f)
When you reconnect the negative (–) ter- following five indications, trip meter A, trip
minal to the battery, the unit of temperature meter B, Instantaneous fuel consumption,
will be reinitialized. Change the unit again Average fuel consumption or Driving
to your preference. range.
To switch the display indication (C), push (g)
the trip meter selector knob (1) or the indi-
cator selector knob (2) quickly.
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Trip meter Instantaneous fuel consumption

Push the trip meter selector The trip meter can be used to measure the The display shows the value of instanta-
knob (1). distance traveled on short trips or between neous fuel consumption only when the
fuel stops. vehicle is moving.
Push the indicator selector You can use the trip meter A or trip meter B
knob (2). independently. NOTE:
• The display does not show the value
(c) Trip meter A To reset the trip meter to zero, push and unless the vehicle is moving.
(d) Trip meter B hold the trip meter selector knob (1) for a • The indicated maximum value of instan-
(e) Instantaneous fuel consumption while when the display shows the trip taneous fuel consumption is 30. No
(f) Average fuel consumption meter. more than 30 will be indicated on the dis-
(g) Driving range play even if the actual instantaneous fuel
NOTE: consumption is higher.
WARNING The indicated maximum value of the trip • The indication on the display may be
meter is 9999.9. When you run past the delayed if fuel consumption is greatly
If you attempt to adjust the display maximum value, the indicated value will
while driving, you could lose control affected by driving conditions.
return to 0.0. • The display shows estimated values.
of the vehicle.
Indications may not be the same as
Do not attempt to adjust the display actual values.
while driving. • You can change the units that instanta-
neous fuel consumption is displayed in.
NOTE: Refer to “Average fuel consumption” in
• Indications will change when you push this section.
and release a knob.
• The display shows estimated values.
Indications may not be the same as
actual values.

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Average fuel consumption To change the unit of average fuel con- Driving range
If you selected average fuel consumption sumption, while pushing and holding the If you selected driving range the last time
the last time you drove the vehicle, the dis- trip meter selector knob (1), turn the indica- you drove the vehicle, the display indicates
play shows the last value of average fuel tor selector knob (2). “---” for a few seconds and then indicates
consumption from previous driving when the current driving range when the ignition
the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” EXAMPLE switch is turned to the “ON” position.
position. Unless you reset the value of
The driving range shown in the display is
average fuel consumption, the display indi-
the approximate distance you can drive
cates the value of average fuel consump-
(Initial until the fuel gauge indicates “E”, based on
tion which includes average fuel setting) current driving conditions.
consumption during previous driving.
When the low fuel warning light comes on,
To reset the average fuel consumption to
the display “---” will appear.
zero, push and hold the indicator selector
knob (2) for a while when the display If the low fuel warning light comes on, fill
shows the average fuel consumption. the fuel tank immediately regardless of the
value of driving range shown in the display.
NOTE:
When you reset the indication or reconnect As the driving range after refueling is cal-
the negative (–) terminal to the battery, the culated based on the most recent driving
value of average fuel consumption will be condition, the value is different each time
shown after driving for a while. you refuel.

68LM262
NOTE:
• If you refuel when the ignition switch is in
NOTE: the “ON” position, the driving range may
• When you change the units that average not indicate the correct value.
fuel consumption is displayed in, the • When you reconnect the negative (–)
instantaneous fuel consumption units will terminal to the battery, the value of driv-
be changed automatically. ing range will be shown after driving for a
• When you reconnect the negative (–) while.
terminal to the battery, the unit of the
average fuel consumption will be reini-
tialized. Change the unit again to your
preference.

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Odometer To change the time indication: Lighting Control Lever

When the ignition switch is in the “ON” 1) Push the trip meter selector knob (1)
position, the display (D) shows the odome- and the indicator selector knob (2)
ter. together.
The odometer records the total distance 2) To change the hour indication, turn the
the vehicle has been driven. indicator selector knob (2) left or right
repeatedly when the hour indication
NOTICE blinks. To change the hour indication
quickly, turn and hold the indicator
Keep track of your odometer reading selector knob (2). To set the hour indi-
and check the maintenance sched- cation, push the indicator selector knob
ule regularly for required services. (2) and the minute indication will blink.
Increased wear or damage to certain 3) To change the minute indication, turn
parts can result from failure to per- the indicator selector knob (2) left or
form required services at the proper right repeatedly when the minute indi-
mileage intervals. cation blinks. To change the minute 65D611
indication quickly, turn and hold the
Clock indicator selector knob (2). To set the
When the ignition switch is in the “ON” minute indication, push the indicator WARNING
position, the display (E) shows the time. selector knob (2). To avoid possible injury, do not oper-
ate controls by reaching through the
WARNING steering wheel.
If you attempt to adjust the display
while driving, you could lose control
of the vehicle.
Do not attempt to adjust the display
while driving.

NOTE:
When you reconnect the negative (–) ter-
minal to the battery, the clock indication will
be reinitialized. Change the indication
again to your preference.

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Lighting Operation Light Reminder Buzzer

EXAMPLE A buzzer sounds to remind you to turn off
EXAMPLE the lights if they are left on when the igni-
tion key is removed and the driver’s door is
opened.
(3)

(2)
(1)

60MK012
60MK011 With the headlights on, push the lever for-
To turn the lights on or off, twist the knob ward to switch to the high beams (main
on the end of the lever. There are three beams) or pull the lever toward you to
positions: switch to the low beams. When the high
beams (main beams) are on, a light on the
OFF (1) instrument panel will come on. To momen-
All lights are off. tarily activate the high beams (main
beams) as a passing signal, pull the lever
(2) slightly toward you and release it when you
Front position lights, tail lights, license have completed the signal.
plate light and instrument lights are on, but
headlights are off.

(3)
Front position lights, tail lights, license
plate light, instrument lights and headlights
are on.

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Front Fog Light Switch Turn Signal Control Lever Turn Signal Operation
With the ignition switch in the “ON” posi-
(if equipped) tion, move the lever up or down to activate
the right or left turn signals.

Normal turn signal

65D611

64J058

The front fog light comes on when the fog WARNING EXAMPLE
light switch is pushed in with the position To avoid possible injury, do not oper- 60MK013
lights, tail lights and/or the headlights are ate controls by reaching through the
on. An indicator light above the switch will Move the lever all the way upward or
steering wheel.
be lit when the front fog light is on. downward to signal. When the turn is com-
pleted, the signal will cancel and the lever
NOTE: will return to its normal position.
In some countries the lighting operation
may be different from the above descrip-
tion according to local regulations.

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Lane change signal Hazard Warning Switch Windshield Wiper and Washer
Lever

EXAMPLE
60MK014
74LHT0229
Sometimes, such as when changing lanes,
the steering wheel is not turned far enough Push in the hazard warning switch to acti- 57L21128
to cancel the turn signal. For convenience, vate the hazard warning lights. All turn sig-
you can flash the turn signal by moving the nal lights and both turn signal indicators
lever part way and holding it there. The will flash simultaneously. To turn off the WARNING
lever will return to its normal position when lights, push the switch again. To avoid possible injury, do not oper-
you release it. Use the hazard warning lights to warn ate controls by reaching through the
other traffic during emergency parking or steering wheel.
NOTE: when your vehicle could otherwise become
The turn signal and its indicator flash three a traffic hazard.
times even if you return the lever immedi-
ately after moving it.

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Wiper and Washer Operation Windshield Washer

When the ignition switch is in the “ON” NOTICE
position, you can use the wiper/washer
lever or switch. To help prevent damage to the wind-
shield wiper and washer system
components, you should take the fol-
Windshield Wipers lowing 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
EXAMPLE and the wiper blades. Always wet
74LHT0231 the windshield with washer fluid
To spray windshield washer fluid, pull the before operating the wipers.
lever toward you. The windshield wipers • Clear ice or packed snow from the
will automatically turn on at low speed if wiper blades before using the wip-
EXAMPLE ers.
they are not already on and the “INT” posi-
74LHT0230
tion is equipped. • Check the washer fluid level regu-
To turn the windshield wipers on, move the larly. Check it often when the
lever down to one of the three operating WARNING weather is bad.
positions. In the “INT” position, the wipers • Only fill the washer fluid reservoir
operate intermittently. The “INT” position is • To prevent windshield icing in cold 3/4 full during cold weather to allow
very convenient for driving in mist or light weather, turn on the defroster to room for expansion if the tempera-
rain. In the “LO” position, the wipers oper- heat the windshield before and ture falls low enough to freeze the
ate at a steady low speed. In the “HI” posi- during windshield washer use. solution.
tion, the wipers operate at a steady high • Do not use radiator antifreeze in
speed. To turn off the wipers, move the the windshield washer reservoir. It
lever back to the “OFF” position. can severely impair visibility when
sprayed on the windshield, and can
Move the lever up and hold it to the “MIST” also damage your vehicle’s paint.
position, the windshield wipers will turn on
continuously at low speed.

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Rear Window Wiper/Washer Switch Tilt Steering Lock Lever

WARNING
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE Never attempt to adjust the steering
Washer wheel while the vehicle is moving or
you could lose control of the vehicle.

Wiper

74LHT0232
74LHT0333
To turn the rear wiper on, twist the rear
wiper switch on the end of the lever for- (1) LOCK
ward to the “ON” position. To turn the rear (2) UNLOCK
wiper off, twist the switch rearward to the
“OFF” position. The lock lever is located under the steering
column. To adjust the steering wheel
To spray window washer fluid, twist the height:
switch rearward from the “OFF” position, or
twist the switch forward from the “ON” 1) Push down the lock lever to unlock the
position. The rear wiper will turn on auto- steering column.
matically while spraying the window 2) Adjust the steering wheel to the desired
washer fluid. height and lock the steering column by
pulling up the lock lever.
NOTICE 3) Try moving the steering wheel up and
down to make sure it is securely locked
Clear ice or snow from the rear win- in position.
dow and rear wiper blade before
using the rear wiper. Accumulated
ice or snow could prevent the wiper
blade from moving, causing damage
to the wiper motor.

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Horn
EXAMPLE

68LM240

Press the horn button of the steering wheel

to sound the horn. The horn will sound with
the ignition switch in any position.

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

Exhaust Gas Warning ......................................................... 3-1
Daily Inspection Checklist .................................................. 3-1
Engine Oil Consumption .................................................... 3-2
Ignition Switch ..................................................................... 3-3 3
Parking Brake Lever ........................................................... 3-5
Pedal ..................................................................................... 3-7
Starting the Engine ............................................................. 3-8
Using the Transaxle ............................................................ 3-9
Parking Sensors (if equipped) ........................................... 3-12
Braking ................................................................................. 3-16

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Exhaust Gas Warning Daily Inspection Checklist

WARNING
(Continued)
Before Driving
• Do not park with the engine run-
ning for a long period of time, even
in an open area. If it is necessary to
sit for a short time in a parked vehi-
cle with the engine running, make
sure the air intake selector is set to
“FRESH AIR” and the blower is at
high speed.
• Avoid operating the vehicle with
the tailgate or trunk open. If it is
necessary to operate the vehicle
with the tailgate or trunk open,
52D334 make sure the sunroof (if equipped)
and all windows are closed, and the 60A187S

WARNING blower is at high speed with the air 1) Make sure that windows, mirrors, lights
intake selector set to “FRESH AIR”. and reflectors are clean and unob-
Avoid breathing exhaust gases. • To allow proper operation of your structed.
Exhaust gases contain carbon mon- vehicle’s ventilation system, keep 2) Visually check the tires for the following
oxide, a potentially lethal gas that is the air inlet grille in front of the points:
colorless and odorless. Since carbon windshield clear of snow, leaves or – the depth of the tread groove
monoxide is difficult to detect by other obstructions at all times. – abnormal wear, cracks and damage
itself, be sure to take the following • Keep the exhaust tailpipe area clear – loose wheel nuts
precautions to help prevent carbon of snow and other material to help – existence of foreign material such as
monoxide from entering your vehicle. reduce the buildup of exhaust nails, stones, etc.
• Do not leave the engine running in gases under the vehicle. This is Refer to “Tires” in “INSPECTION AND
garages or other confined areas. particularly important when parked MAINTENANCE” section for details.
(Continued) in blizzard conditions. 3) Look for fluid and oil leaks.
• Have the exhaust system inspected
periodically for damage and leaks. NOTE:
Any damage or leaks should be It is normal for water to drip from the air
repaired immediately. conditioning system after use.

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4) Make sure the hood is fully closed and item “All latches, hinges and locks” of Engine Oil Consumption
latched. “CHASSIS AND BODY” in the “Periodic
It is normal for the engine to consume
5) Check the headlights, turn signal lights, Maintenance Schedule” in the
some engine oil during normal vehicle
brake lights and horn for proper opera- “INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE”
operation.
tion. section for lubrication schedule.
6) Adjust the seat and head restraint (if The amount of engine oil consumed
equipped). WARNING depends on the viscosity of the oil, the
7) Check the brake pedal and the parking quality of the oil and the conditions the
brake lever. Make sure the hood is fully closed vehicle is driven under.
8) Adjust the mirrors. and latched before driving. If it is not, More oil is consumed during high-speed
9) Make sure that you and all passengers it can fly up unexpectedly during driving and when there is frequent acceler-
have properly fastened your seat belts. driving, obstructing your view and ation and deceleration. Under high loads,
10)Make sure that all warning lights come resulting in an accident. your engine also will consume more oil.
on as the key is turned to the “ON” posi- A new engine also consumes more oil,
tion. Once a month, or each time you fill your since its pistons, piston rings and cylinder
11)Check all gauges. fuel tank, check the tire pressure using a walls have not yet become conditioned.
12)Make sure that the BRAKE SYSTEM tire pressure gauge. Also check the tire New engines reach the normal level of oil
WARNING light turns off when the park- pressure of the spare tire. consumption only after approximately
ing brake is released. 5000 km (3000 miles) driving.

Once a week, or each time you fill your fuel Oil consumption:
tank, perform the following under-hood Max. 1.0 L per 1000 km
checks: (1 Qt. per 600 miles)
1) Engine oil level When judging the amount of oil consump-
2) Coolant level tion, note that the oil may become diluted
3) Brake fluid level and make it difficult to accurately judge the
4) Battery solution level true oil level.
5) Windshield washer fluid level As an example, if a vehicle is used for
6) Hood latch operation repeated short trips, and consumes a nor-
Pull the hood release handle inside the mal amount of oil, the dipstick may not
vehicle. Make sure that you cannot show any drop in the oil level at all, even
open the hood all the way without after 1000 km (600 miles) or more of driv-
releasing the secondary latch. Be sure ing. This is because the oil is gradually
to close the hood securely after check- becoming diluted with fuel or moisture,
ing for proper latch operation. See the

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making it appear that the oil level has not Ignition Switch
changed. EXAMPLE
You should also be aware that the diluting
ingredients evaporate out when the vehicle
is subsequently driven at high speeds,
such as on an expressway, making it
appear that oil is excessively consumed
after high-speed driving.

60B041

65D611 The ignition switch has the following four

positions:
WARNING LOCK
To avoid possible injury, do not oper- This is the normal parking position. It is the
ate controls by reaching through the only position in which the key can be
steering wheel. removed.

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ACC
Turn to “LOCK” Accessories such as the radio can oper-
ate, but the engine is off.

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

START
This is the position for starting the engine
using the starter motor. The key should be
released from this position as soon as the
engine starts.

60G033 Ignition key reminder 81A297S

• Manual transaxle vehicles A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind

You must push in the key to turn it to the you to remove the ignition key if it is in the WARNING
“LOCK” position. It locks the ignition, and ignition switch when the driver’s door is
prevents normal use of the steering wheel opened. • Never return the ignition switch to
after the key is removed. the “LOCK” position and remove
the ignition key while the vehicle is
• Automatic transaxle vehicles moving. The steering wheel will
The gearshift lever must be in the “P” lock and you will not be able to
(Park) position to turn the key to the steer the vehicle.
“LOCK” position. It locks the ignition and (Continued)
prevents normal use of the steering wheel
and gearshift lever.

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, try turning the
steering wheel slightly to the right or left
while turning the key.

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Parking Brake Lever

WARNING NOTICE
(Continued) If you stop the engine while the vehi- EXAMPLE
• Always return the ignition switch to cle is in motion, the automatic tran- (1)
the “LOCK” position and remove saxle may be damaged. Avoid
the ignition key when leaving the stopping the engine while driving.
vehicle even if only for a short time. (2)
Also do not leave children alone in
a parked vehicle. Unattended chil-
dren could cause accidental move-
(3)
ment of the vehicle or could tamper
with power windows or power sun-
roof. They also could suffer from
heat stroke in warm or hot weather.
These could result in severe injury
or even death. 54G039

(1) To set
(2) To release
NOTICE (3) To release
• Do not use the starter motor for
more than 12 seconds at a time. If The parking brake lever is located between
the engine does not start, wait 15 the seats. To set the parking brake, hold
seconds before trying again. If the the brake pedal down and pull the parking
engine does not start after several brake lever all the way up. To release the
attempts, check the fuel and igni- parking brake, hold the brake pedal down,
tion systems or consult your pull up slightly on the parking brake lever,
SUZUKI dealer. push the button on the end of the lever
• Do not leave the ignition switch in with your thumb, and lower the lever to its
the “ON” position if the engine is original position.
not running as the battery will dis-
charge.

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For automatic transaxle vehicles, always Parking Brake Reminder Buzzer

set the parking brake before moving the WARNING A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind
gearshift lever to the “P” (PARK) position. If you to release the parking brake if you
you park on an incline and shift into “P” Always set the parking brake fully start the vehicle without releasing the park-
before setting the parking brake, the before leaving your vehicle or it may ing brake. Make sure that the parking
weight of the vehicle may make it difficult move, causing injury or damage. brake is fully released and the brake sys-
to shift out of “P” when you are ready to When parking, make sure the gear- tem warning light turns off.
drive the vehicle. shift lever for manual transaxle vehi-
cles is in 1st gear or “R” (Reverse)
When preparing to drive the vehicle, move and the gearshift lever for automatic
the gearshift lever out of the “P” position transaxle vehicles is in “P” (Park).
before releasing the parking brake. Remember, even though the tran-
saxle is in gear, you must set the
WARNING parking brake fully.
• Never drive your vehicle with the
parking brake on: rear brake effec- WARNING
tiveness can be reduced from over-
heating, brake life may be When parking the vehicle in
shortened, or permanent brake extremely cold weather, the following
damage may result. procedure should be used:
• If the parking brake does not hold 1) Set the parking brake.
the vehicle securely or does not 2) Manual transaxle - turn off the
fully release, have your vehicle engine, then shift into reverse or
inspected immediately by an autho- first gear.
rized SUZUKI dealer. Automatic transaxle - shift into
“P” (Park) and turn off the engine.
3) Get out of the vehicle and put
chocks under the wheels.
4) Release the parking brake.
When you return to your vehicle,
you must remember to first set the
parking brake, then remove the
wheel chocks.

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Pedal Clutch Pedal (1) Brake Pedal (2)

Manual transaxle (for manual transaxle) Your SUZUKI vehicle is equipped with front
The clutch pedal is used to disengage the disc brakes and rear drum brakes.
EXAMPLE drive to the wheels when starting the Depressing the brake pedal applies both
engine, stopping, or shifting the gearshift sets of brakes.
lever. Depressing the pedal disengages You may hear occasional brake squeal
(1) (2) the clutch. when you apply the brakes. This is a nor-
mal condition caused by environmental
WARNING factors such as cold, wet, snow, etc.
Do not drive with your foot resting on
the clutch pedal. It could result in WARNING
excessive clutch wear, clutch dam-
If brake squeal is excessive and
(3) age, or unexpected loss of engine
occurs each time the brakes are
braking.
applied, you should have the brakes
checked by your SUZUKI dealer.
80J2121

Automatic transaxle WARNING

EXAMPLE Do not “ride” the brakes by applying
them continuously or resting your
foot on the pedal. This will result in
(2) overheating of the brakes which
could cause unpredictable braking
action, longer stopping distances, or
permanent brake damage.

Accelerator Pedal (3)

(3) This pedal controls the speed of the
engine. Depressing the accelerator pedal
increases power output and speed.

80J2122

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Starting the Engine Starting a Cold and Warm Engine

WARNING With your foot off the accelerator pedal,
Before Starting the Engine Make sure that the parking brake is crank the engine by turning the ignition key
set fully and the transaxle is in Neu- to “START”. Release the key when the
tral (or Park for vehicles with an auto- engine starts.
matic transaxle) before attempting to
start the engine. NOTICE
• Stop turning the starter immedi-
ately after the engine has started or
the starter system can be damaged.
• Do not crank the engine for more
than 12 seconds at a time. If the
engine doesn’t start on the first try,
wait about 15 seconds before try-
ing again.
58MS20304
If the engine does not start after 12 sec-
1) Make sure the parking brake is set fully. onds of cranking, wait about 15 seconds,
2) Manual transaxle – Shift into “N” (Neu- then press down the accelerator pedal to
tral) and depress the clutch pedal all 1/3 of its travel and try cranking the engine
the way to the floor. Hold the clutch again. Release the key and accelerator
pedal while starting the engine. pedal when the engine starts.
Automatic transaxle – If the gearshift
lever is not in “P” (Park) position, shift If the engine still does not start, try holding
into “P” (Park). (If you need to re-start the accelerator pedal all the way to the
the engine while the vehicle is moving, floor while cranking. This should clear the
shift into “N”.) engine if it is flooded.
NOTE:
Automatic transaxle vehicles have a starter
interlock device which is designed to keep
the starter from operating if the transaxle is
in any of the drive positions.

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Using the Transaxle Downshifting maximum allowable

speeds WARNING
Manual Transaxle
• Reduce your speed and downshift
Downshifting km/h (mph) to a lower gear before going down
2nd to 1st 35 (22) a long or steep hill. A lower gear
will allow the engine to provide
3rd to 2nd 75 (47) braking. Avoid riding the brakes or
4th to 3rd 105 (65) they may overheat, resulting in
brake failure.
5th to 4th 140 (87)* • When driving on slippery roads, be
sure to slow down before down-
*NOTE: shifting. Excessive and/or sudden
You may not accelerate to the maximum changes in engine speed may
allowable speed because of the driving sit- cause loss of traction, which could
uation and/or the vehicle condition. cause you to lose control.
EXAMPLE
68LM324
NOTICE NOTICE
Starting off
To start off, depress the clutch pedal all the When downshifting to a lower gear, Make sure that the vehicle is com-
way to the floor and shift into 1st gear. make sure not to downshift at the pletely stationary before you shift
After releasing the parking brake, gradually speed faster than the maximum into reverse.
release the clutch. When you hear a allowable speeds, or severe engine
change in the engine’s sound, slowly press damage can result.
the accelerator while continuing to gradu- NOTICE
ally release the clutch. • To help avoid clutch damage, do
not use the clutch pedal as a foot-
Shifting rest while driving or use the clutch
All forward gears are synchronized, which to keep the vehicle stationary on a
provides for quiet and easy shifting. slope. Depress the clutch fully
Always depress the clutch pedal all the when shifting.
way to the floor before shifting gears. Keep • When shifting or starting off, do not
the engine speed does not rise into the red race the engine. Racing the engine
zone of the tachometer. can shorten engine life and cause
negative effect to smooth shifting.

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4-Speed Automatic Transaxle Overdrive off switch Gearshift lever

The transaxle is a 4-speed (3-speed plus
overdrive) automatic transaxle. By operat-
ing the overdrive off switch, the transaxle
can be converted to a 3-speed automatic
transaxle that will not move to the over-
drive position. To convert the transaxle to
the 3-speed mode, push in the overdrive
off switch and release it.
To return the transaxle to the 4-speed
mode, push in the overdrive off switch
again.
When the ignition switch is turned to the
58MS20301
“ACC” position, the transaxle in the 3- 58MS20303
speed mode is converted to the 4-speed
(1) Overdrive off switch mode automatically. (1) knob button
The 3-speed mode is suitable for the fol- The gearshift lever is designed so that it
lowing driving conditions: cannot be shifted out of the “P” position
• Driving on hilly, winding roads unless the ignition switch is in the “ON”
– You can drive more smoothly with less position and the brake pedal is depressed.
frequent gear changing
• Going down a steep hill WARNING
– Some engine braking is provided Always depress the brake pedal
before shifting from “P” (Park) (or
“N” (Neutral) if the vehicle is station-
ary) to a forward or reverse gear, to
help prevent the vehicle from moving
unexpectedly when you shift.

58MS20302 The gearshift lever has a lock mechanism

to help prevent accidental shifting. To shift
the gearshift lever:

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P (Park) L (Low 1)
Shift with the knob button (1) Use this position to lock the transaxle Use this position to provide maximum
pushed in and the brake pedal when the vehicle is parked or when start- power when climbing steep hills or driving
depressed. ing the engine. Shift into Park only when through deep snow or mud, or to provide
the vehicle is completely stationary. maximum engine braking when going
Shift with the knob button (1) down steep hills.
R (Reverse)
pushed in. Use this position to reverse the vehicle NOTE:
from stop. Make sure that vehicle is com- If you move the gearshift lever to a lower
Shift without the knob button (1) pletely stationary before shifting into gear while driving faster than the maximum
pushed in. Reverse. allowable speed for the lower gear, the
N (Neutral) transaxle will not actually downshift until
NOTE: Use this position for starting the engine if your speed drops below the maximum
• Always shift the gearshift lever without the engine stalls and you need to restart it speed for the lower gear.
pushing in the knob button (1) except while the vehicle is moving. You may also
when you shift from “P” to “R”, from “D” shift into Neutral and depress the brake NOTICE
to “2”, from “2” to “L”, from “N” to “R” or pedal to hold the vehicle stationary during
idling. Be sure to take the following precau-
from “R” to “P”. If you always push in the tions to help avoid damage to the
knob button (1) when shifting the gear- D (Drive) automatic transaxle:
shift lever, you could shift into “P”, “R”, Use this position for all normal driving. • Make sure that the vehicle is com-
“2”, or “L” by mistake. pletely stationary before shifting
• If driver’s or passenger’s knee hits the With the gearshift lever in “D” range you
into “P” or “R”.
gearshift lever while driving, the lever can get an automatic downshift by pressing
• Do not shift from “P” or “N” to “R”,
could move and the gear could be the accelerator pedal. The higher the vehi-
“D”, “2”, or “L” when the engine is
changed unexpectedly. cle speed is, the more you need to press
running above idle speed.
the accelerator pedal to get a downshift.
• Do not rev the engine with the tran-
Use the gearshift lever positions as 2 (Low 2) saxle in a drive position (“R”, “D”,
described below: Use this position to provide extra power “2”, or “L”) and the front wheels
when climbing hills, or to provide engine not moving.
braking when going down hills. • Do not use the accelerator to hold
the vehicle on a hill. Use the vehi-
cle’s brakes.

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If You Cannot Shift Automatic Transaxle 4) With the release button (1) pushed, Parking Sensors (if equipped)
Gearshift Lever Out of “P” (PARK) push the knob button (2) and shift the
• The parking sensor system uses ultra-
gearshift lever to the desired position.
sonic sensors to detect obstacles near
This procedure is for emergency use only. the rear bumper. If obstacles are sensed
(1)
(2)
If repeated use of this procedure is neces- while you are parking or moving the
sary, or the procedure does not work as vehicle slowly, the system warns you by
described, take the vehicle to your dealer sounding a buzzer.
for repair. • The system emits an ultrasonic wave
and the relevant sensor detects the
return of the wave reflected by an obsta-
cle. The system measures the time
taken by the ultrasonic wave to reach the
obstacle and return from it, from which it
determines the obstacle’s position.
• The parking sensor function can be used
when the ignition switch is turned to the
71LS10309
“ON” position, the gearshift lever is in the
Vehicles with an automatic transaxle have “R” position and the parking sensor
an electrically operated park-lock feature. switch is in the “ON” position. This func-
If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, or tion is helpful in the following cases: pull-
there is some other electrical failure, the ing over to the curb; parallel-parking the
automatic transaxle cannot be shifted out vehicle; steering the vehicle into a
of Park in the normal way. Jump starting garage; driving along an alley; and mov-
may correct the condition. If not, follow the ing slowly in a place with obstacles.
procedure described below. This proce-
dure will permit shifting the transaxle out of
Park.
1) Be sure the parking brake is firmly
applied.
2) If the engine is running, stop the
engine.
3) Make sure the key is in the “ON” or
“ACC” position.

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Sensor Locations Working sensors

WARNING The sensors that work depends on the
EXAMPLE position of the gearshift lever as follows:
• The parking sensor warns you of
obstacles with buzzers. However, Automatic transaxle
you must still pay full attention Gearshift lever
yourself while driving. position R N, D, 2 or L
• The sensors can detect obstacles
only within a limited area and only Rear sensors On Off
when the vehicle is moving within a
limited speed range. So, in tricky Approximate areas where obstacles can
areas, you must move the vehicle be detected
slowly while checking around it
using your direct vision or rearview (1)
(1) EXAMPLE
mirrors. There is increased risk of
an accident if you control the vehi- 60MK056
cle relying only on the parking sen-
sor. (1) Rear sensors (2 places)

NOTICE
• Avoid hitting the sensor areas or
directing the nozzle of a high-pres-
sure car washer onto the sensor
areas. Otherwise, the sensors may
be damaged.
• If the bumper hits a hard object, the
60MK070
sensors on it may not work prop-
erly. If this occurs, have the sen- • An obstacle within about 20 cm (8 in)
sors inspected by an authorized from a sensor or just below a sensor is
SUZUKI dealer. not detectable.
• The sensors can detect an obstacle up
to about 1.5 m (5 ft) from the rear of
vehicle.

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NOTE:
WARNING WARNING • Thin poles or obstacles lower than the
sensors may become undetectable as
• Under the following conditions, the (Continued) the vehicle moves closer to them even if
parking sensor system may not – Sensors have intercepted ultra- they have been detected from longer
work normally because the sensors sonic noise from another vehi- distances.
cannot detect obstacles correctly. cle’s horn, engine, air braking • The system may calculate the distance
– Sensors are covered with mud, system (large vehicles), or park- to a road sign or similar obstacle to be
ice or other materials. (Such ing sensor. shorter than the actual distance.
materials must be removed for – Obstacles are too close to the
normal operation.) sensors.
– Sensors are wet from water – Sensors are at an angle to a
splashes or heavy rain. highly reflective object such as
– Sensors are covered by a hand, glass. (Ultrasonic waves are not
sticker, accessory, etc. reflected back from the obstacle.)
– There is an accessory or other • Sensors may not be able to cor-
object attached within the sen- rectly detect the following types of
sor’s sensing area. obstacles:
– Items such as tow hooks, com- – Objects made of a thin material
mercially available corner poles, like wire netting and ropes
radio antenna, etc. are installed – Square-shaped curbstones or
on the bumper. other objects with sharp edges
– The height of the bumper is – Tall objects with a large upper
changed due to alteration to the part like a road sign
suspension or other causes. – Low-profile objects such as curb-
– The sensor areas are extremely stones
hot from direct sunlight or cold – Sound-absorbing objects such
due to freezing weather. as cotton and snow
– The vehicle is on a rough sur-
face, slope, gravel road or grass
field.
– The vehicle is at a steep angle.
(Continued)

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How to Use the Parking Sensor • When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position and the indicator light in the parking
sensor switch is on, indicating that the parking sensor is ready for operation under the
Parking sensor switch following conditions:
– The gearshift lever is in the “R” position.
• To deactivate the parking sensor, push the parking sensor switch and make sure the
(2) indicator light goes off.

Switch position State

(1)
EXAMPLE
ON
• When the indicator light is on and all necessary conditions are
met, system becomes ready for operation.

61MS403
EXAMPLE
(1) Parking sensor switch OFF
(2) Indicator • The system does not operate. Push the switch to turn off the
indicator if you do not wish to use the parking sensor.

NOTE:
• If you push the parking sensor switch from the OFF to ON position when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position, the inside buzzer sounds.
• When the gearshift lever is shifted to the “R” position with the system ON, a buzzer will
sound once.

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Obstacle Indication by Parking Sen- Warning and Indicator Messages Braking

sor If there is a problem or warning regarding
Upon detecting an obstacle, the parking the parking sensor system, a buzzer and
sensor causes an interior buzzer to sound. the status of the indicator on the parking
• A buzzer located behind the rear seat sensor inform it. Follow its instruction.
sounds when a sensor at the rear • The buzzer sounds intermittently. The
detects an obstacle. indicated sensor is contaminated. Wipe
• Warnings when obstacles are detected it clean with a soft cloth. If the buzzer
by sensors does not stop after wiping, there may be
problem with the parking sensor system.
Distance Have your vehicle inspected by an
Buzzer
(approx.) authorized SUZUKI dealer.
100 – 150 cm Short beeps at • The indicator does not come on when
(39 – 59 in) short intervals the parking sensor switch is pressed.
60 – 100 cm Short beeps at The indicator goes off while operating.
(24 – 39 in) very short intervals There may be a problem with the parking 60G165S
Less than 60 sensor system, Have your vehicle
Continuous beep inspected by an authorized SUZUKI The distance needed to bring any vehicle
cm (24 in)
dealer. 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 brake the vehicle when there
is plenty of distance between your vehicle
and the stopping point, and slow down
gradually.

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You may feel the brake pedal moves a little

WARNING WARNING while the ABS is operating.
If water gets into the brake drums, Even without reserve power in the NOTE:
brake performance may become poor brake system, you can still stop the The ABS will not work if vehicle speed is
and unpredictable. After driving vehicle by pressing the brake pedal under about 10 km/h (6mph).
through water or washing the under- harder than normally required. How-
side of the vehicle, test the brakes ever, the stopping distance may be
while driving at a slow speed to see if longer. WARNING
they have maintained their normal
effectiveness. If the brakes are less • On some types of loose surfaces
Brake Assist System (if equipped) (such as gravel, snow-covered
effective than normal, dry them by When you slam the brakes on, the brake
repeatedly applying the brakes while roads, etc.) the stopping distance
assist system judges as an emergency required for an ABS-equipped vehi-
driving slowly until the brakes have stop and provides more powerful braking
regained their normal effectiveness. cle may be slightly greater than for
for a driver who cannot hold down the a comparable vehicle with a con-
brake pedal firmly. ventional brake system. With a con-
Power-Assisted Brakes ventional brake system, skidding
Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes. If NOTE: tires are able to “plow” the gravel
power assistance is lost due to a stalled If you quickly and forcefully depress the or snow layer, shortening the stop-
engine or other failures, the system is still brakes, you may hear a clicking sound in ping distance. ABS minimizes this
fully operational on reserve power and you the brake pedal. This is normal and indi- resistance effect. Allow for extra
can bring the vehicle to a complete stop by cates that the brake assist system is acti- stopping distance when driving on
pressing the brake pedal once and holding vated properly. loose surfaces.
it down. The reserve power is partly used • On regular paved roads, some driv-
up when you depress the brake pedal and Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ers may be able to obtain slightly
reduces each time the pedal is pressed. (if equipped) shorter stopping distances with
Apply smooth and even pressure to the ABS will help you avoid skidding by elec- conventional brake systems than
pedal. Do not pump the pedal. tronically controlling braking pressure. It with ABS.
will also help you maintain steering control (Continued)
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.

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How the ABS Works

WARNING WARNING A computer continuously monitors wheel
speed. The computer compares the
(Continued) • If the ABS warning light (1) on the changes in wheel speed when braking. If
• In both of the above conditions, instrument panel comes on and the wheels slow suddenly, indicating a
ABS will still offer the advantage of stays on while driving, there may skidding situation, the computer will
helping you maintain directional be a problem with the ABS system. change braking pressure several times
control. However, remember that Ask your SUZUKI dealer to inspect each second to prevent the wheels from
ABS will not compensate for bad the ABS system immediately. If the locking. When you start your vehicle or
road or weather conditions or poor ABS system becomes inoperative, when you accelerate after a hard stop, you
driver judgment. Use good judg- the brake system will function as may hear a momentary motor or clicking
ment and do not drive faster than an ordinary brake system that has noise as the system resets or checks itself.
conditions will safely allow. no ABS.
• If the ABS warning light (1) and the
Brake system warning light (2) on WARNING
the instrument panel simultane- The ABS may not work properly if
ously stays on or comes on when tires or wheels other than those
driving, both anti-lock function and specified in the owner’s manual are
rear brake force control function used. This is because the ABS works
(proportioning valve function) of by comparing changes in wheel
the ABS system may have failed. If speed. When replacing tires or
so, the rear wheels may easily skid wheels, use only the size and type
(1) or the vehicle can even spin in the specified in this owner’s manual.
(2) worst case when braking on a slip-
pery road or when hard braking
even on a dry paved road. Ask your
SUZUKI dealer to inspect the ABS
system immediately. Drive care-
63J081
fully, avoiding hard braking as
(1) ABS warning light much as possible.
(2) Brake system warning light

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MEMO

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DRIVING TIPS
Running-in ........................................................................... 4-1
Catalytic Converter ............................................................. 4-1
Improving Fuel Economy ................................................... 4-2
Highway Driving .................................................................. 4-3
Driving on Hills .................................................................... 4-3
4
Driving on Slippery Roads ................................................. 4-4

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Running-in Catalytic Converter

NOTICE EXAMPLE
The future performance and reliabil-
ity of the engine depends on the care
and restraint exercised during its
52D078S early life. It is especially important to
observe the following precautions
during the initial 960 km (600 miles)
WARNING of vehicle operation.
• Wear Your Seat Belts at All Times. • After starting, do not race the
Even though air bags are equipped engine. Warm it up gradually.
at the front seating positions, the • Avoid prolonged vehicle operation
driver and all passengers should at a constant speed. Moving parts
be properly restrained at all times, will break in better if you vary your 80G106
using the seat belts provided. Refer speed.
to the “Seat Belts and Child • Start off from a stop slowly. Avoid The purpose of the catalytic converter is to
Restraint Systems” section for full throttle starts. minimize the amount of harmful pollutants
instructions on proper use of the • Avoid hard braking, especially in your vehicle’s exhaust. Use of leaded
seat belts. during the first 320 km (200 miles) fuel in vehicles equipped with catalytic
• Never drive while under the influ- of driving. converters is prohibited, because lead
ence of alcohol or other drugs. • Do not drive slowly with the trans- deactivates the pollutant-reducing compo-
Alcohol and drugs can seriously axle in a high gear. nents of the catalyst system.
impair your ability to drive safely, • Drive the vehicle at moderate The converter is designed to last the life of
greatly increasing the risk of injury engine speeds. the vehicle under normal usage and when
to yourself and others. You should • Do not tow a trailer during the first unleaded fuel is used. No special mainte-
also avoid driving when you are 960 km (600 miles) of vehicle oper- nance is required on the converter. How-
tired, sick, irritated, or under ation. ever, it is very important to keep the engine
stress. properly tuned. Engine misfiring, which can
result from an improperly tuned engine,
may cause overheating of the catalyst.
This may result in permanent heat damage
to the catalyst and other vehicle compo-
nents.

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Improving Fuel Economy

NOTICE The following instructions will help you
To avoid damaging catalyst or other improve fuel economy.
vehicle damage: Avoid excessive idling
• Maintain the engine in the proper If you are to wait for more than a minute
operating condition. while you are parked, stop the engine and
• In the event of an engine malfunc- start it again later. When warming up a
tion, particularly one involving cold engine, allow the engine to idle until
engine misfiring or other apparent the temperature gauge pointer comes up
loss of performance, have the vehi- to the “C” position (if the idling is not pro-
cle serviced promptly. hibited). In this position, the engine is suffi-
• Do not turn off the engine or inter- ciently warm for starting off.
rupt the ignition when the transaxle
is in gear and the vehicle is in 54G584S
Avoid “fast” starts
motion. Fast starts away from lights or stop signs
• Do not try to start the engine by will consume fuel unnecessarily and
pushing or towing the vehicle, or WARNING shorten engine life. Start off slowly.
coasting down a hill. Be careful in areas where you park Avoid unnecessary stops
• Do not idle the engine with any and drive; the catalytic converter and Avoid unnecessary deceleration and stop-
spark plug wires disconnected or other exhaust components can get ping. Try to maintain a slow, steady speed
removed, such as during diagnos- very hot. As with any vehicle, do not whenever possible. Slowing down and
tic testing. park or operate this vehicle in areas then accelerating again uses more fuel.
• Do not idle the vehicle for pro- where combustible materials such as
longed periods if idling seems dry grass or leaves can come in con- Keep a steady cruising speed
rough or there are other malfunc- tact with a hot exhaust system. Keep as constant a speed as road and
tions. traffic conditions will permit.
• Do not allow the fuel tank to get
near the empty level.
• Avoid driving your vehicle at
excessively high engine speed in
or around the red zone of the
tachometer (if equipped).

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Keep the air cleaner clean Highway Driving Driving on Hills

EXAMPLE 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 dis-
tance.
• On rainy days, “Hydroplaning” can
occur. “Hydroplaning” is the loss of direct
contact between the road surface and
the vehicle’s tires due to a water film
forming between them. Steering or brak-
ing the vehicle while “Hydroplaning” can
60A183S be very difficult, and loss of control can
If the air cleaner is clogged with dust, there occur. Keep speed down when the road 58MS20401

will be greater intake resistance, resulting surface is wet. • When climbing steep hills, the vehicle
in decreased power output and increased • At high speeds, the vehicle may be may begin to slow down and show a lack
fuel consumption. affected by side winds. Therefore, of power. If this happens, you should
reduce speed and be prepared for unex- shift to a lower gear so that the engine
Keep weight to a minimum pected buffeting, which can occur at the will again be operating in its normal
The heavier the load, the more fuel the exits of tunnels, when passing by a cut power range. Shift rapidly to prevent the
vehicle consumes. Take out any luggage of a hill, or when being overtaken by vehicle from losing momentum.
or cargo when it is not necessary. large vehicles, etc. • When driving down a hill, the engine
Keep tire pressures correct should be used for braking by shifting to
Underinflation of the tires can waste fuel next lower gear. (Do this with EITHER
due to increased running resistance of the an automatic or manual transaxle.)
tires. Keep your tires inflated to the correct
pressure shown on the label on the driver’s
side door or the driver’s door lock pillar.

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Driving on Slippery Roads Tire Chains

WARNING Tire chains should only be used if they are
needed to increase traction or are required
Try not to hold the brake pedal down by law. Make sure that the chains you use
too long or too often while going are the correct size for your vehicle’s tires.
down a steep or long hill. This could Also make sure that there is enough clear-
cause the brakes to overheat, result- ance between the fenders and the chains
ing in reduced braking efficiency. as installed on the tires.
Failure to take this precaution could
result in loss of vehicle control. Install the chains on the front tires tightly,
according to the chain manufacturer’s
instructions. Retighten the chains after
NOTICE driving about 1.0 km (1/2 mile) if neces-
When descending a down hill, sary. With the chains installed, drive slowly.
NEVER turn the ignition key to the
“LOCK” position. Emission control NOTICE
60G089S
system and automatic transaxle dam- • If you hear the chains hitting
age may result. Under wet road conditions you should against the vehicle body while driv-
drive at a lower speed than on dry roads ing, stop and tighten them.
due to possible slippage of tires during • If your vehicle is equipped with full
braking. When driving on icy, snow-cov- wheel caps, remove the wheel caps
ered, or muddy roads, reduce your speed before installing the chains or the
and avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt wheel caps can be damaged by the
braking, or sharp steering movements. chain bands.

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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck

If your vehicle gets stuck in snow, mud, or NOTICE WARNING
sand, follow the directions below:
Do not continue rocking the vehicle (Continued)
1) Shift the transaxle back and forth for more than a few minutes. Pro- • Do not use tires other than those
between a forward range (or first gear longed rocking can cause engine specified by SUZUKI. Never use dif-
for manual transaxle) and reverse. This overheating or transaxle damage. ferent sizes or types of tires on the
will create a rocking motion which may front and rear wheels. For informa-
give you enough momentum to free the tion regarding the specified tires,
vehicle. Press gently on the accelerator refer to the Tire Information Label
to keep wheel spinning to a minimum located on the driver’s door lock
wheel rpm. Remove your foot from the pillar.
accelerator while shifting. • Never use oversized tires or spe-
Do not race the engine. Excessive cial shock absorbers and springs
wheel spin will cause the tires to dig to raise (jack up) your vehicle. This
deeper, making it more difficult to free will change the handling character-
the vehicle. istics. Oversized tires may also rub
2) If your vehicle remains stuck after a few against the fender over bumps,
minutes of rocking, get another vehicle causing vehicle damage or tire fail-
to pull your vehicle out. ure.
• After driving through water, test the
WARNING brakes while driving at a slow
54G638S
speed to see if they have main-
Do not allow anyone to stand near tained their normal effectiveness. If
the vehicle when you are rocking it,
and do not spin the wheels faster
WARNING the brakes are less effective than
normal, dry them by repeatedly
than an indicated 40 km/h (25 mph) In addition to following the driving applying the brakes while driving
on the speedometer. Personal injury tips in this section, it is important to slowly until the brakes have
and/ or vehicle damage may result observe the following precautions. regained their normal effective-
from spinning the wheels too fast. • Make sure your tires are in good ness.
condition and always maintain the
specified tire pressure. Refer to
“Tires” in the “INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE” section for
details.
(Continued)

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

Air Conditioning System .................................................... 5-1
Radio Antenna ..................................................................... 5-6
Audio System (if equipped) ................................................ 5-7
Fuel Filler Cap ..................................................................... 5-37
Engine Hood ........................................................................ 5-38
Sun Visor ............................................................................. 5-39
Interior Light Switch ........................................................... 5-40
5
Accessory Socket ............................................................... 5-41
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Socket (if equipped) ............. 5-42
Assist Grips ......................................................................... 5-42
Glove Box ............................................................................ 5-43
Cup Holder and Storage Area ............................................ 5-43
Front Seat Back Pocket
(if equipped) ......................................................................... 5-44
60G407 Armrest (if equipped) .......................................................... 5-45
Footrest (if equipped) ......................................................... 5-45
Floor Mats (if equipped) ..................................................... 5-46
Luggage Box (if equipped) ................................................. 5-46
Frame Hooks ....................................................................... 5-47

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

Air Conditioning System Air Outlet

EXAMPLE 1 1

3
4

3
5

60MH064

1. Windshield defroster outlet

2. Side defroster outlet
3. Side outlet
4. Center outlet
5. Floor outlet

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Side outlet Center outlet

(1) (1)

(1)

(2)

68LM502 74LHT0502

Move the knob (1) vertically and the dial Move the knob (1) vertically or horizontally to adjust the direction of airflow as desired.
(2) horizontally, to adjust the direction of
airflow as desired. When “Open”, air
comes out from the side outlets regardless
of the airflow selector position.

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Overhead rear air conditioning system Description of Controls NOTE:

(if equipped) During operation of the air conditioner, you
may notice slight changes in engine
(1) EXAMPLE (2)
speed. These changes are normal, the
system is designed so that the compressor
turns on or off to maintain the desired tem-
perature.
Less operation of the compressor results
in better fuel economy.

Blower speed selector (2)

This is used to turn on the blower and to
(1) (4) (3)
select blower speed by turning the selec-
(2) tor.
58MST0513
60MH028
Air flow selector (3)
Temperature selector with air condition-
To turn on the overhead rear air condition- ing switch (1) (c)
ing system, set the blower speed selector This is used to select the temperature by
of the air conditioning system to a position turning the selector.
other than “OFF” and set the rear blower
switch (2) to a position other than “OFF”. Also, this is used to turn on and off the air (b) (d)
Move the knob (1) vertically or horizontally conditioning system by turning the selec-
to adjust the direction of airflow as desired. tor. To turn on the air conditioning system,
turn the selector to a position other than
If you need cold air to come out, turn on
“OFF”. When this selector is in the “OFF”,
the temperature selector with air condition-
ing switch. Refer to “Temperature selector the air conditioning system will not turn on. (a) (e)

with air conditioning switch” in this section.

During operation of the air conditioner, you
63J048
may notice slight changes in engine
speed. These changes are normal, the This is used to select one of the functions
system is designed so that the compressor described below.
turns on or off to maintain the desired tem-
perature. Less operation of the compres-
sor results in better fuel economy.

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Ventilation (a) Foot & windshield (d) Fresh Air (f)

When this mode is selected, the indicator
light will go off and outside air is used.
Recirculated Air (g)
When this mode is selected, the indicator
light will come on, outside air is shut out
and inside air is recirculated. This mode is
74LHT0504 74LHT0507 suitable when driving through dusty or pol-
luted air such as in a tunnel, or when
Temperature-controlled air comes out of Temperature-controlled air comes out of attempting to quickly cool down the inte-
the center and side air outlets. the floor outlets, the windshield outlets, rior.
and the side outlets.
Bi-level (b)
Windshield (e) “FRESH AIR” and “RECIRCULATED AIR”
are switched alternately each time the air
intake selector is pushed.

NOTE:
If you select “RECIRCULATED AIR” for an
extended period of time, the air in the vehi-
74LHT0505 cle can become contaminated. Therefore,
Temperature-controlled air comes out of 74LHT0508 you should occasionally select “FRESH
the center, side and floor outlets. Temperature-controlled air comes out of AIR”.
the windshield outlets and the side outlets.
Foot (c) System Operating Instructions
Air intake selector (4) Natural ventilation
Select “VENTILATION” and “FRESH AIR”,
the temperature selector to the desired
temperature position, and the blower
speed selector to a position other than
“OFF”. Fresh air will flow through the vehi-
74LHT0506 (f) (g) cle during driving.
Temperature-controlled air comes out of 68LM511 Forced ventilation
the floor outlets and the side outlets, also The control settings are the same as for
This selector is used to select the following
comes out of the windshield outlets and natural ventilation except you set the
modes.
also comes slightly out of the side outlets.

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blower speed selector to a position other Dehumidifying NOTE:

than “OFF”. Set the air flow selector to a desired air Your vehicle uses the air conditioning sys-
flow selector position, the temperature tem refrigerant HFC-134a, commonly
Normal cooling selector to the desired temperature posi- called “R-134a”. R-134a replaced R-12
Set the air flow selector to “VENTILATION”, tion (other than “OFF”) and the blower around 1993 for automotive applications.
the temperature selector to the desired speed selector to the desired blower speed Other refrigerants are available, including
temperature position (other than “OFF”) position. Also select “FRESH AIR”. recycled R-12, but only R-134a should be
and the blower speed selector to the used in your vehicle.
desired blower speed position. Setting the
NOTE:
blower speed selector to a higher blower
speed position increases cooling efficiency.
Because the air conditioning system dehu- NOTICE
midifies the air, turning it on will help keep
the windows clear. Using the wrong refrigerant may
You can switch the air intake selector to
damage your air conditioning sys-
either “FRESH AIR” or “RECIRCULATED
tem. Use R-134a only. Do not mix or
AIR” as you desire. Choosing “RECIRCU- Maintenance replace the R-134a with other refrig-
LATED AIR” increases cooling efficiency. If you do not use the air conditioning sys-
erants.
tem for a long period, such as during win-
Quick cooling (using recirculated air)
ter, it may not give the best performance
The control settings are the same as for
when you start using it again. To help
normal cooling except you select “RECIR-
maintain optimum performance and dura-
CULATED AIR” and the highest blower
bility of your air conditioning system, it
speed.
needs to be run periodically. Operate the
air conditioning system at least once a
NOTE:
month for one minute with the engine
• If you select “RECIRCULATED AIR” for
idling. This circulates the refrigerant and oil
an extended period of time, the air in the
and helps protect the internal components.
vehicle can become contaminated.
Therefore, you should occasionally If your air conditioning system is equipped
select “FRESH AIR”. with air filters, clean or replace them as
• If your vehicle has been left in the sun specified in the “Maintenance Schedule” in
with the windows closed, it will cool the “INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE”
faster if you open the windows briefly section. Have this job done by your
while you operate the air conditioning SUZUKI dealer as the lower glove box
system with the air intake selector at must be lowered for this job.
“FRESH AIR” and the blower at high
speed.

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Radio Antenna
EXAMPLE

68KH052

The radio antenna on the roof is remov-

able. To remove the antenna, turn it coun-
terclockwise. To reinstall the antenna, turn
it clockwise firmly by hand.

NOTICE
To avoid damage to the radio
antenna:
• Remove the antenna when using an
automatic car wash.
• Remove the antenna when the
antenna hits anything such as a
low ceiling in a parking garage or
putting a car cover over your vehi-
cle.

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Audio System (if equipped)

AS RPT

FM AM DISP RDM

PUSH SOUND
VOL PUSH PWR TUNE/FLD

USB CD
1 2 3 4 5 6

MENU SEEK/TRACK

AM/FM CD PLAYER

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Safety Information Notes on Discs

WARNING Precautions Cautions on Handling
If you pay extended attention to oper- • When the inside of the vehicle is very
ating the audio system or viewing the cold and the player is used soon after
audio system display while driving, switching on the heater, condensation
an accident can occur. If you set the may form on the disc or the optical
sound volume too loud, it could pre- parts of the player and proper playback (A)

vent you from being aware of road may not be possible. If condensation
and traffic conditions. forms on the disc, wipe it off with a soft
cloth. If condensation forms on the opti- This unit has been designed specifically for
• Keep your eyes on the road and
cal parts of the player, do not use the playback of compact discs bearing mark
your mind on the drive. Avoid pay-
player for about one hour. This will (A) shown above.
ing extended attention to operating
allow the condensation to disappear No other discs can be played.
the audio system or viewing the
audio system display. normally.
• Familiarize yourself with the audio • Driving on extremely bumpy roads
system controls and operation of which cause severe vibrations may
the audio system before driving. cause sound to skip.
• Preset your favorite radio stations • This unit uses a precision mechanism.
before driving so that you can Even in the event that trouble arises,
quickly tune to them using the pre- never open the case, disassemble the
sets. unit, or lubricate the rotating parts.
• Set the sound volume to a level Please bring the unit to an authorized
that will allow you to continue to be SUZUKI dealer.
aware of road and traffic conditions
while driving.

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Removing the disc Proper way to hold

the compact disc

To remove fingermarks and dust, use a Never stick labels on the surface of the
soft cloth, and wipe in a straight line from compact disc or write on the surface with a
the center of the compact disc to the cir- pencil or pen.
cumference.
To remove the compact disc from its stor-
age case, press down on the center of the
(B)
case and lift the disc out, holding it care- (B)
(C)
fully by the edges.

Always handle the compact disc by the

edges. Do not use any solvents such as commer-
Never touch the surface. cially available cleaners, anti-static spray,
or thinner to clean compact discs.

New discs may have some roughness

around the edges. The unit may not work
or the sound may skip if such discs are
used. Use a ball-point pen (B), etc. to
remove the roughness (C) from the edges
of the disc before inserting it into the unit.

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WARNING
This is a class I laser product. Use of
controls or adjustments or perfor-
mance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
Do not use compact discs that have large Do not expose compact discs to direct sun-
Do not open covers and do not
scratches, are misshaped, or cracked, etc. light or any heat source.
attempt to repair this unit by yourself.
Use of such discs will cause damage or
NOTE: Refer servicing to qualified person-
prevent the system from operating prop-
• Do not use commercially available CD nel.
erly.
protection sheets or discs equipped with
stabilizers, etc.
These may get caught in the internal
mechanism and damage the disc.
• It may be impossible to play CD-R discs
with this unit due to the recording condi-
tions.
• CD-RW discs cannot be played with this
unit.

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Basic Operations
(1) VOL PUSH POWER knob
(2) TUNE FOLDER PUSH SOUND knob
(3) MUTE button
(3)
Turning power on/off
Press the VOL PUSH POWER knob (1).
The unit starts in the function mode it was
in when the power was turned off last.
AS RPT

FM RDM
Adjusting the volume
AM DISP
Turn the VOL PUSH POWER knob (1).
VOL PUSH PWR PUSH SOUND
TUNE/FLD Turning it clockwise increases the volume;
(1) (2) turning it counterclockwise decreases the
volume.
NOTE:
USB CD
1 2 3 4 5 6

MENU SEEK/TRACK While driving, adjust the volume to an

extent that sound and/or noise coming
from outside the vehicle can be heard.

Mute
Press the MUTE button (3) to mute the
sound. To cancel the mute, press the
MUTE button (3) again.

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Adjusting bass/treble/balance /fader Adjusting the AVC (Auto volume con- Preset-EQ
1) Press the TUNE FOLDER PUSH trol) Preset-EQ calls up various sound types in
SOUND knob (2). The Auto Volume Control (AVC) function accordance with the listening music type.
Each time the knob is pressed, sound automatically adjusts (increases/ 1) Press the TUNE FOLDER PUSH
SOUND knob (2) several times until
adjustment will change as follows: decreases) the sound volume in accor- “PRESET-EQ” appears.
dance with vehicle speed. The AVC control 2) Turn the TUNE FOLDER PUSH
is provided with three selectable levels SOUND knob (2).
Preset-EQ (EQ OFF) (LEVEL OFF, 1, 2, 3). The range of volume Each time the knob is turned, preset
adjustment increases together with the EQ mode will change as follows:
Bass adjustment (BASS 0) LEVEL number.
1) Press the TUNE FOLDER PUSH
Treble adjustment (TREBLE 0) SOUND knob (2) until the AVC adjust- OFF (FLAT)

Balance adjustment (BALANCE 0) ment mode is selected. JAZZ

2) Turn the TUNE FOLDER PUSH
Fader adjustment (FADER 0) SOUND knob (2) to select the desired ROCK
AVC adjustment level. (Initial setting:
AVC adjustment (AVC LEVEL 2) LEVEL 2) POP

CLASSIC
2) Turn the TUNE FOLDER PUSH HIP-HOP
SOUND knob (2) to adjust the sound.

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Listening to the Radio

Display

(A)

(B)

(1) FM button
(7) AS RPT (2) AM button
(1) (3) Up button
FM RDM
(2)
AM DISP
(4) Down button
VOL PUSH PWR SOUND
PUSH
TUNE/FLD (5) TUNE FOLDER PUSH SOUND knob
(5) (6) Preset buttons ([1] to [6])
(7) AS button
USB CD
1 6
2 3 4 5
SEEK/TRACK
(A) Band
(B) Frequency
MENU

(6) (4) (3)

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Selecting the FM band Preset memory Auto store mode on/off

Press the FM button (1). 1) Select the desired station. Press the AS button (7).
Each time the button is pressed, the recep- 2) Hold down a desired button ([1] to [6]) Each time the button is pressed, the mode
tion band will change as follows: of the Preset buttons (6) to which you is switched as follows:
want to store the station for 2 seconds
or longer.
FM1 FM2 AS mode on AS mode off
Auto store
Hold down the AS button (7) for 2 seconds
or longer.
Six stations in good reception will automat-
Selecting the AM band ically be stored to the Preset buttons (6) in Radio Reception
Press the AM button (2). order, starting from a station whose fre- Radio reception can be affected by envi-
quency is the lowest. ronment, atmospheric conditions, or radio
Seek tuning signal’s power and distance from the sta-
Press the seek Up button (3) or the seek NOTE:
tion. Nearby mountains and buildings may
• Auto store can be released by pressing
Down button (4). interfere or deflect radio reception, causing
The unit stops searching for a station at a AS button (7) while auto store is under
poor reception. Poor reception or radio
frequency where a broadcast station is way.
static can also be caused by electric cur-
• When the auto store is performed, the
available. rent from overhead wires or high voltage
station previously stored in the memory
power lines.
Manual tuning at the position is overwritten.
• When there are fewer than 6 stations that
Turn the TUNE FOLDER PUSH SOUND
knob (5). can be stored even if 1 round of auto
The frequency being received is displayed. store operation is performed, no station
will be stored at the remaining Preset
buttons (6).
• 6 stations can be preset for FM1 and
FM2 in common, and 6 stations for AM in
auto store mode.

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Listening to a CD
Display

(A)

(2) (1)

(B)

(1) Insertion slot

(6)
AS RPT (2) Eject button
(7) (3) CD button
FM AM DISP RDM
(8) (4) Up button
VOL PUSH PWR PUSH SOUND
TUNE/FLD (5) Down button
(6) RPT button
(7) RDM button
USB CD (8) DISP button
1 2 3 4 5 6

SEEK/TRACK
(A) Track number
MENU

(B) Play time

(3) (5) (4) NOTE:

This product does not support 8 cm CD
(sometimes called as “mini single CD”, “3-
inch CD”, “CD3”, etc.).

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Ejecting a CD
NOTICE Press the Eject button (2).
• Never insert your finger or hand When the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”
into the CD insertion slot. Never position, the CD remained ejected for
(A) insert foreign objects. around 15 seconds or longer will automati-
• Never insert a CD with glue coming
out from adhesive tape or a rental cally be drawn inside the unit. (Auto reload
• CDs or CD-ROMs carrying no mark (A) CD label or with a trace indicating function)
cannot be used. that adhesive tape or a rental CD The backup eject function:
• Some discs recorded in CD-R/CD-RW label has been removed. This may This function allows you to eject a CD by
cause the CD not to eject or result pressing the Eject button (2) even when
format may sometimes be impossible
in a malfunction. the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” posi-
to use.
tion.
Selecting a CD mode
Press the CD button (3). NOTICE
If you forcefully try to push an
Loading a CD ejected CD inside the unit before auto
Insert a CD in the Insertion slot (1). reloading, the disc surface might be
When a CD is loaded, play starts. scratched.
• A CD is to be inserted with its label side When reloading a CD, remove it from
the unit completely before reloading.
up.
• When there is a CD already in the unit,
it is impossible to insert another CD Listening to a CD
without ejecting the CD in the unit. Do When a CD is inserted, playback will auto-
not use force to insert a CD into the CD matically start.
insertion slot. When a CD is already inside the unit,
press the CD button (3) to start playback.

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Selecting a track Repeat playback Display change

• Press the Up button (4) to listen to the Press the RPT button (6). Press the DISP button (8).
next track. Each time the button is pressed, the mode Each time the button is pressed, display
• Press the Down button (5) twice to lis- will change as follows: will change as follows:
ten to the previous track.
When the Down button (5) is pressed
once, the track currently being played OFF TRACK REPEAT Play time
will start from the beginning again.
Disc title
Fast forwarding/Rewinding a track
• Hold down the Up button (4) to fast for- • TRACK REPEAT Track title
ward the track. The repeat indicator “RPT” will light.
• Hold down the Down button (5) to fast The track currently being played will be
rewind the track. played repeatedly. NOTE:
• “NO TITLE” will be displayed when there
Random playback is no text information in the disc currently
Press the RDM button (7). being played.
Each time the button is pressed, the mode • If text data contains more than 12 char-
will change as follows: acters, the “>” mark will appear at the
right end. Holding down the DISP button
(8) for 1 second or longer can display the
OFF TRACK RANDOM next page.

• TRACK RANDOM
The random indicator “RDM” will light.
The tracks in the loaded disc will be
played in random order.

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Listening to an MP3/WMA/AAC Disc

Display

(A) (B)

(D) (C)

(1) TUNE FOLDER PUSH SOUND knob

(4)
AS RPT (2) Up button
(5) (3) Down button
FM AM DISP RDM
(6) (4) RPT button
VOL PUSH PWR PUSH SOUND
TUNE/FLD (5) RDM button
(1) (6) DISP button

USB CD (A) Folder number

1 6
2 3 4 5
SEEK/TRACK
(B) Track number
(C) Play time
MENU

(D) Disc type

(3) (2)

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Selecting a folder Random playback Repeat playback

Turn the TUNE FOLDER PUSH SOUND Press the RDM button (5). Press the RPT button (4).
knob (1) to select a folder. Each time the button is pressed, the mode Each time the button is pressed, the mode
will change as follows: will change as follows:
Selecting a track
• Press the Up button (2) to listen to the
next track. OFF FOLDER RANDOM ALL RANDOM OFF FILE REPEAT FOLDER REPEAT
• Press the Down button (3) twice to lis-
ten to the previous track.
When the Down button (3) is pressed
once, the track currently being played • FILE REPEAT
will start from the beginning again. • FOLDER RANDOM
The repeat indicator “RPT” will light.
The random indicator “RDM.F” will
The track currently being played will be
Fast forwarding/Rewinding a track light.
played repeatedly.
• Hold down the Up button (2) to fast for- The tracks in the current folder will be
• FOLDER REPEAT
ward the track. played in random order.
The repeat indicator “RPT.F” will light.
• Hold down the Down button (3) to fast • ALL RANDOM
All tracks in the currently selected
rewind the track. The random indicator “RDM” will light.
folder will be played repeatedly.
The tracks in the loaded disc will be
played in random order.

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Display change Notes on MP3/WMA/AAC Points to remember when making MP3/

Press the DISP button (6). WMA/AAC files
What is MP3? Common
Each time the button is pressed, display • MP3 (MPEG audio layer3) is an audio • High bit rate and high sampling fre-
will change as follows: compression format that has become quency are recommended for high qual-
the standard format among PC users. Its ity sounds.
merit is that the original audio data is • Selecting VBR (Variable Bit Rate) is not
Play time compressed to approximately 1/10 and recommended. Selecting VBR may
high sound quality is maintained. This cause display of incorrect playing time
means that it is possible to store the data and jumpiness of playback.
Folder name of approximately 10 music CDs on a sin- • Playback sound quality varies depend-
gle CD-R/RW disc, which in turn makes ing on the encoding environment. For
File name it possible to play music for a long time details, refer to the user manual of the
without having to change the disc. encoding software and the writing soft-
Album name (MP3, AAC only) What is WMA? ware in use.
• An abbreviation of “Windows Media
Track title Audio,” WMA is an audio compression NOTICE
format developed by Microsoft.
Never assign the “.mp3”, “.wma”, or
Artist name • WMA files for which the DRM (Digital
“.m4a” file name extension to a file if
Rights Management) function is ON can-
it is not in the MP3/WMA/AAC format
not be played.
file. Failure to observe this may result
• Windows MediaTM and the Windows®
in damage to the speaker due to
NOTE: logo are trademarks or registered trade- noise production.
• “NO TITLE” will be displayed when there marks of Microsoft Corporation in the
is no text information in the disc currently United States and other countries.
Recording MP3/WMA/AAC files on a CD
being played. What is AAC? media
• If text data contains more than 12 char- • An abbreviation of “Advanced Audio • It is recommended not to write both CD-
acters, the “>” mark will appear at the Coding,” AAC is an audio compression DA files and MP3/WMA/AAC files on a
right end. Holding down the DISP button format used by MPEG2 and MPEG4. disc.
(6) for 1 second or longer can display the • If both CD-DA files and MP3/WMA/AAC
files are on the same disc, tracks may
next page. not be played in the correct order or
some tracks may not be played at all.

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• When storing both MP3 data and WMA WMA (Ver. 7, Ver. 8, Ver. 9*)
data on the same disc, sort and place • Bit rate: CBR 32 k - 320 kbps
them in different folders. • Sampling frequency: 32 k/44.1 k/48 kHz
• Do not write files other than MP3/WMA/ * WMA 9 Professional/LossLess/Voice are
AAC files and unnecessary folders on a not supported.
disc.
• MP3/WMA/AAC files should be named AAC*
to meet the standards and the file sys- • Bit rate: ABR 16k - 320 kbbs
tem specifications as shown below. • Sampling frequency: 32 k/44.1 k/48 kHz
• The file extension “.mp3”, “.wma” or * Apple Lossless is not supported.
“.m4a” should be assigned to files based
on their format independently. Supported file systems
• You may encounter a trouble in playing ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet, Romeo
MP3/WMA/AAC files or displaying infor-
mation of MP3/WMA/AAC files depend- Maximum number of files/folders
ing on the writing software or CD • Maximum number of files: 512
recorder in use. • Maximum number of files in a folder: 255
• This unit does not have a play list func- • Maximum depth of tree structure: 8
tion. • Maximum number of folders: 255
• It is recommended to write discs in Disc- (Root folder is included.)
at-Once mode even though Multi-ses-
sion mode is supported.
Compression formats
MP3
• Bit rate:
MPEG1 Audio Layer III: 32 k - 320 kbps
MPEG2 Audio Layer III: 8 k - 160 kbps
MPEG2.5 Audio Layer III: 8 k - 160 kbps
• Sampling frequency:
MPEG1 Audio Layer III: 32 k/44.1 k/
48 kHz
MPEG2 Audio Layer III: 16 k/22.05 k/
24 kHz
MPEG2.5 Audio Layer III: 8 k/11.025 k/
12 kHz

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Listening to files stored in a USB device

Display

(A) (B)

(D) (C)

(1) USB button

(5)
AS RPT (2) TUNE FOLDER PUSH SOUND knob
(6) (3) Up button
FM RDM
(7)
AM DISP
(4) Down button
VOL PUSH PWR PUSH SOUND
TUNE/FLD (5) RPT button
(2) (6) RDM button
(7) DISP button
USB CD
1 6
2 3 4 5
SEEK/TRACK
(A) Folder number
(B) Track number
MENU

(C) Play time

(D) File type
(1) (4) (3)

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Random playback Repeat playback

NOTICE Press the RDM button (6). Press the RPT button (5).
Do not connect any USB device other Each time the button is pressed, the mode Each time the button is pressed, the mode
than a USB memory or a USB audio will change as follows: will change as follows:
player. Do not connect multiple USB
devices to the USB connector using a
USB hub, etc. Supplying power to
multiple USB devices from the con- OFF FOLDER RANDOM ALL RANDOM OFF FILE REPEAT FOLDER REPEAT
nector could cause overheating and
smoking.
Selecting a USB device mode
Press the USB button (1). • FILE REPEAT
• FOLDER RANDOM
The repeat indicator “RPT” will light.
The random indicator “RDM.F” will
Selecting a folder The track currently being played will be
light.
Turn the TUNE FOLDER PUSH SOUND played repeatedly.
The tracks in the currently selected
knob (2) to select the desired folder. • FOLDER REPEAT
folder will be played in random order.
The repeat indicator “RPT.F” will light.
• ALL RANDOM
Selecting a track All the tracks in the folder currently
The random indicator “RDM” will light.
• Press the Up button (3) to listen to the selected will be played repeatedly.
The tracks in the connected USB
next track. device will be played in random order.
• Press the Down button (4) twice to lis-
ten to the previous track.
When the Down button (4) is pressed
once, the track currently being played
will start from the beginning again.

Fast forwarding/Rewinding a track

• Hold down the Up button (3) to fast for-
ward the track.
• Hold down the Down button (4) to fast
rewind the track.

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Display change Notes on USB device • It is recommended not to connect a USB

Press the DISP button (7). device that contains data files other than
Compatible USB devices MP3/WMA/AAC format.
Each time the button is pressed, display
• USB Mass Storage Class
will change as follows: For details as to whether your USB Recording MP3/WMA/AAC files on a
memory/USB Audio is compatible with USB device
USB Mass Storage Class, please con- • Playback or display may not be possible
Play time tact the USB memory/USB Audio manu- depending on the type of USB device in
facturer. use or the condition of the recording.
Folder name • USB Standard Compatibility 1.1/2.0 Full • Depending on the connected USB mem-
Speed ory, the files may be played in different
• File System FAT12/16/32, VFAT order from the order that the files were
File name • Maximum current less than 1.0 A stored.
• If devices such as USB hub, extension
Album name (MP3, AAC only) cable are connected to the audio sys- Compression formats
tem, it may not be recognized. In such MP3
Track title case connect the USB device directly to • Bit rate:
the audio system. MPEG1 Audio Layer III: 32 k - 320 kbps
• Devices such as MP3 player/Mobile MPEG2 Audio Layer III: 8 k - 160 kbps
Artist name
phone/digital camera may not be recog- MPEG2.5 Audio Layer III: 8 k - 160 kbps
nized by the audio system for playing • Sampling frequency:
music. MPEG1 Audio Layer III: 32 k/44.1 k/48 kHz
NOTE: MPEG2 Audio Layer III: 16 k/22.05 k/24 kHz
• “NO TITLE” will be displayed when there USB device connection MPEG2.5 Audio Layer III: 8 k/11.025 k/12 kHz
is no text information in the disc currently • When connecting a USB device, make
being played. sure that the connector is pushed all the WMA (Ver. 7, Ver. 8, Ver. 9*)
• If text data contains more than 12 char- way into the port. • Bit rate: CBR 32 k -320 kbps
acters, the “>” mark will appear at the • Do not leave the USB device for long • Sampling frequency: 32 k/44.1 k/48 kHz
right end. Holding down the DISP button periods of time in places inside the vehi- * WMA 9 Professional/LossLess/Voice are
(7) for 1 second or longer can display the cle where the temperature can rise too not supported.
next page. high.
• Back up any important data beforehand. AAC*
We cannot accept responsibility for any • Bit rate: ABR 16k - 320 kbbs
lost data. • Sampling frequency: 32 k/44.1 k/48 kHz
* Apple Lossless is not supported.

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Maximum number of files/folders

• Maximum number of files: 2500
• Maximum number of files in a folder: 255
• Maximum depth of tree structure: 8
• Maximum number of folders: 255
(Root folder is included.)

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Listening to an iPod®
Display

(A)

(B) (C)

(1) USB button

(5)
AS RPT (2) TUNE FOLDER PUSH SOUND knob
(6) (3) Up button
FM RDM
(7)
AM DISP
(4) Down button
VOL PUSH PWR PUSH SOUND
TUNE/FLD (5) RPT button
(2) (6) RDM button
(7) DISP button
USB CD (8) Preset buttons ([1] to [6])
1 2 3 4 5 6

SEEK/TRACK
(A) Track title
MENU

(B) Track number

(C) Play time
(1) (8) (4) (3)

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Selecting an iPod® mode Random playback Repeat playback

Press the USB button (1). Press the RDM button (6). Press the RPT button (5).
Each time the button is pressed, the mode Each time the button is pressed, the mode
Selecting a track will change as follows: will change as follows:
• Press the Up button (3) to listen to the
next track.
• Press the Down button (4) twice to lis- OFF SONG RANDOM ALBUM RANDOM OFF SONG REPEAT
ten to the previous track.
When the Down button (4) is pressed
once, the track currently being played
will start from the beginning again. • SONG RANDOM • SONG REPEAT
The random indicator “RDM” will light. The repeat indicator “RPT” will light.
Fast forwarding/Rewinding a track The tracks in the iPod® will be played The track currently being played will be
• Hold down the Up button (3) to fast for- in random order. played repeatedly.
ward the track. • ALBUM RANDOM
• Hold down the Down button (4) to fast The random indicator “D.RDM” will
rewind the track. light.
The albums in the iPod® will be played
in random order.

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Display change Playing Mode selection NOTE:

Press the DISP button (7). 1) Press the button numbered [6] of the • When the button numbered [6] of the
Each time the button is pressed, display Preset buttons (8) for 1 second or lon- Preset buttons (8) is pressed, the previ-
will change as follows: ger. ous mode will be displayed.
2) Turn the TUNE FOLDER PUSH
SOUND knob (2).
Playlist name /
Each time the knob is turned, the mode
Track title (Playlist mode only)
will change as follows:
Artist name /
Track title PLAYLIST

Album name / ARTIST

Track title
ALBUM
Track title /
Play time SONGS

NOTE: PODCAST
If text data contains more than 12 charac-
ters, the “>” mark will appear at the right GENRE
end. Holding down the DISP button (7) for
1 second or longer can display the next AUDIOBOOK
page.

3) Press the TUNE FOLDER PUSH

SOUND knob (2) to select the desired
mode.

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Notes on iPod® iPod® connection

Supported iPod® • Make sure to detach the iPod® after
• iPod® touch (5th generation) turning the ignition switch to the
• iPod® touch (4th generation) “LOCK” position. The iPod® may not be
• iPod® touch (3rd generation) shut down when it is being connected
• iPod® touch (2nd generation) and may result in battery depletion.
• iPod® touch (1st generation) • Please do not connect iPod® accesso-
• iPod® classic ries such as an iPod® remote control or
• iPod® nano (7th generation) headphones while connecting the
• iPod® nano (6th generation) iPod® with the unit. The unit may not
• iPod® nano (5th generation) operate correctly.
• iPod® nano (4th generation)
• iPod® nano (3rd generation)
• iPod® nano (2nd generation)
• iPod® nano (1st generation)
• iPod® (5th generation)
• iPhone® 5
• iPhone® 4S
• iPhone® 4
• iPhone® 3GS
• iPhone® 3G
• iPhone®
* Some functions may not be available
depending on the model of iPod®.
* iPod® is a trademark of Apple Inc., regis-
tered in the U.S. and other countries.
* iPhone® is a trademark of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other coun-
tries.
* Apple is not responsible for the opera-
tion of this device or its compliance with
safety and regulatory standards.

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Remote Audio Controls Adjusting the volume Selecting the radio station (FM1, FM2,
• To increase the volume, hold down “+” AM mode)
(if equipped) of the VOL switch (1). The volume will • To select the next preset station, press
Controlling of basic functions of the audio keep on being increased until the “ ” of the switch (4) only for a moment.

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system is available using the switches on switch is released. • To select the previous preset station,
the steering wheel. • To decrease the volume, hold down “-” press “ ” of the switch (4) only for a

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of the VOL switch (1). The volume will moment.
keep on being decreased until the • To scan a higher frequency radio sta-
switch is released. tion, press “ ” of the switch (4) for 1

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(2) (3) • To mute the sound, press the switch second or longer.
(2).
• To scan a lower frequency radio sta-
tion, press “ ” of the switch (4) for 1

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Selecting the mode
second or longer.
Press the switch (3).
Each time the button is pressed, the mode
Selecting the track (CD, USB (iPod®),
(1) will change as follows:
(4) mode)
• To skip to the next track, press “ ” of

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FM1 (Radio) the switch (4) only for a moment.
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• To skip to the previous track, press “ ”

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FM2 (Radio) of the switch (4) twice only for a
moment.
CD When the switch (4) is pushed down
once only for a moment, the track cur-
USB (iPod®) rently being played will start from the
beginning again.
AM (Radio)
Fast forwarding/Rewinding a track
• To fast forward, press “ ” of the switch

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It is possible to turn on the audio system (4) for 1 second or longer.
by pressing the switch (3). • To fast rewind, press “ ” of the switch

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(4) for 1 second or longer.

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Anti-Theft Feature
(1) VOL PUSH POWER knob
(2) Preset buttons ([1] to [6])
(3) Up button
(4) TUNE FOLDER PUSH SOUND knob

AS RPT

FM AM DISP RDM

VOL PUSH PWR SOUND

PUSH
TUNE/FLD

(1) (4)

USB CD
1 2 3 4 5 6

MENU SEEK/TRACK

(2) (3)

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The anti-theft function is intended to dis- Setting the Anti-Theft Function Canceling the anti-theft feature
courage thefts, such as that the audio sys- 1) Press the VOL PUSH POWER knob To cancel the anti-theft function, delete the
tem becomes inoperable when it is (1) to power off. registered PIN.
installed on other vehicles. 2) Hold down the buttons numbered [1] 1) Press the VOL PUSH POWER knob
This function works by entering a Personal and [6] of the Preset buttons (2) and (1) to power off.
Identification Number (PIN). press the VOL PUSH POWER knob 2) Hold down the buttons numbered [1]
When the unit is disconnected from its (1). and [6] of the Preset buttons (2) and
power source, such as when the audio “SECURITY” will be displayed. press the VOL PUSH POWER knob
system is removed or the battery is discon- 3) Press the Up button (3) and the button (1).
nected, the unit will become inoperable numbered [1] of the Preset buttons (2) “PIN ENTRY” will be displayed.
until the PIN is reentered. simultaneously. 3) Press the Up button (3) and the button
4) Enter a 4-digit number to be registered numbered [1] of the Preset buttons (2)
as PIN using the buttons numbered [1] - simultaneously.
[4] of the Preset buttons (2). 4) Enter a 4-digit number to be registered
5) Hold down the TUNE FOLDER PUSH as PIN using the buttons numbered [1] -
SOUND knob (4) for 1 second or lon- [4] of the Preset buttons (2).
ger to set the anti-theft function. 5) Hold down the TUNE FOLDER PUSH
SOUND knob (4) for 1 second or lon-
NOTE:
ger to delete the registered PIN. The
Take a note of the registered PIN and keep
indication “----” will be displayed and
it for the future use.
the anti-theft function will be canceled.
NOTE:
To change your PIN, first delete your cur-
rent PIN, then set a new one.

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Confirming the Personal Identification

Number (PIN)
When the main power source is discon-
nected such as when the battery is
replaced, etc, it is required to enter the PIN
to make the unit operable again.
1) Set the ignition switch to the “ACC”
position.
“SECURITY” will be displayed.
2) Press the Up button (3) and the button
numbered [1] of the Preset buttons (2)
simultaneously.
3) Enter a 4-digit number to be registered
as PIN using the buttons numbered [1] -
[4] of the Preset buttons (2).
4) Hold down TUNE FOLDER PUSH
SOUND knob (4) for 1 second or lon-
ger.
When the PIN same as registered is
entered, the power of the audio system
will be turned off automatically and it
will become operable again.
NOTE:
If an incorrect PIN is entered, “ERROR”
and the total number of incorrect entry
attempts will be displayed.
If an incorrect PIN is entered 10 times or
more, “HELP” will be displayed and the
audio system will become inoperable.

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Troubleshooting
When encountered a problem, check and follow the instructions as described below.
If the described suggestions do not solve the problem, it is recommended to take the unit to your authorized SUZUKI dealer.

Problem Possible cause Possible solution

Common
When “SECURITY” is displayed, enter
the ID.
Unable to operate The security function is on.
When “HELP” is displayed, contact your
authorized SUZUKI dealer.
Unable to turn on the power (no sound).
Fuse is blown. Contact your authorized SUZUKI dealer.
(No sound is produced)

Radio
It may not be exactly tuned in to the sta-
Much noise Tune it in exactly to the station.
tion.
There may be no station emitting signals
Unable to receive by auto tuning Pick up a station by manual tuning.
powerful enough.

CD

The disc is dirty. Wipe the disc with a soft cloth.

Sound skips or noise produced
The disc has a major scratch or is Replace the disc with the one with no
warped. scratch and also not warped.

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Problem Possible cause Possible solution

MP3/WMA/AAC
The disc contains unsupported formatted
No playback Check the file format.
data.
Sound skipping may occur when playing
Sound skips or noise produced It is not recommended to play VBR files.
VBR (Variable Bit Rate) files.

USB
There is no supported format file to play
Check the file format.
Playback does not start when the USB on this unit.
device is connected. The current consumption of the USB Use an USB device with a current con-
device exceeds 1.0 A. sumption lower than 1.0 A.

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Error Display Messages

Display Possible cause Possible solution

CD
Insert the disc with its label side up.
Check the disc if it is not warped or is free of flaws.
ERROR 1 The disc cannot be read.
When ERROR 1 does not disappear even when a nor-
mal disc is inserted, contact your dealer.
When the CD is in the unit, press the CD eject button to
The player developed an error of an
ERROR 3 remove the disc.
unidentified cause.
When the disc cannot be ejected, contact your dealer.

USB/iPod®

ERROR 1 The USB device is disconnected. Check the connection of the USB device.

Impossible to communicate correctly with Unplug the USB device and plug it again.
ERROR 2
the USB device. Check the USB device.
Unplug the USB device and plug it again.
ERROR 3 Inoperable due to an unidentified cause.
When ERROR 3 does not disappear, contact your dealer.
The current consumption of the USB
ERROR 4 Check the USB device.
device exceeds 1.0 A.

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Fuel Filler Cap The fuel filler cap is located on the left rear
side of the vehicle. The fuel filler door can EXAMPLE
be unlocked by pulling up the opener lever
EXAMPLE located on the outboard side of the driver’s
seat and locked by simply closing the
door.

(1)

Open Close

60MH066

60MK057 NOTE:
If the hook (1) is equipped with the fuel
filler door, hold the fuel filler cap when refu-
EXAMPLE eling.
EXAMPLE
57L51093

To remove the fuel filler cap:

1) Open the fuel filler door.
2) Remove the cap by turning it counter-
clockwise.

CAUTION
Remove the fuel filler cap slowly. The
fuel may be under pressure and may
spray out, causing injury.
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Engine Hood
(2) WARNING
If you need to replace the fuel cap, EXAMPLE
use a genuine SUZUKI cap. Use of an
improper cap can result in a malfunc-
tion of the fuel system or emission
(4) control system. It may also result in
fuel leakage in the event of an acci-
dent.

(2) (2)
EXAMPLE (3)
60MH031

NOTE: 74LHT0533
You can also use the cap holder (2) to hold
To open the engine hood:
the fuel filler cap (3) by hooking the groove
1) Pull the hood release handle located on
(4) when refueling.
the outboard side of the driver’s side of
the instrument panel. This will disen-
To reinstall the fuel filler cap:
gage the engine hood lock halfway.
1) Turn the cap clockwise until you hear
several clicks.
2) Close the fuel filler door.

WARNING
Fuel is extremely flammable. Do not
smoke when refueling, and make
sure there are no open flames or
sparks in the area.

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3) Continue to lift up the hood until it is Sun Visor

EXAMPLE high enough to support with the prop
rod.
EXAMPLE
To close the engine hood:
1) Lift the hood up slightly and remove the
prop rod from the hole. Put the prop rod
back to the holding clip.

EXAMPLE

60MK058

2) Push the under-hood release lever 79J161

sideways with your finger, as shown in
The sun visors can be pulled down to block
the illustration. While pushing the lever,
glare coming through the windshield, or
lift up the engine hood.
they can be unhooked and turned to the
side to block glare coming through the side
EXAMPLE window.
60MK060

2) Lower the hood to about 20 cm above NOTICE

the hood latch, then let it drop down.
Make sure the hood is securely latched When unhooking and hooking a sun
after closing. visor, be sure to handle it by the hard
plastic parts or the sun visor can be
damaged.
WARNING
Make sure the hood is fully closed
and latched before driving. If it is not,
it can fly up unexpectedly during
driving, obstructing your view and
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Card holder Vanity mirror (if equipped) Interior Light Switch

EXAMPLE
Front (if equipped)
(2) Center (if equipped)
EXAMPLE (3) (2) (1)

(1)
EXAMPLE
74LHT0516 74LHT0532

(1) Card holder (2) Vanity mirror

You can put a card in the card holder (1) on WARNING 64J104
the back of the sun visor.
When using the vanity mirror, do not Rear
move too close to a front air bag
NOTICE location or lean against it. If the front
EXAMPLE
When you park your vehicle outdoors air bag is accidentally inflated, it
in direct sunlight or in hot weather, could hit you hard.
do not leave plastic cards in the (3) (2) (1)
holder. The heat may distort them.

64J211

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This light switch has three positions which Accessory Socket

function as described below: EXAMPLE Front
ON (1)
The light comes on and stays on regard- EXAMPLE
less of whether the door is open or closed.
DOOR (2)
The light comes on when the door is
opened. After closing all doors, the light
will remain on for about 15 seconds and
then fade out. If you insert the key during
this time, the light will start to fade out
immediately. After removing the key from
the ignition switch, the light will turn on for
about 15 seconds and then fade out. 60MH034

OFF (3) NOTE:

74LHT0517
The light remains off even when the door is The number of doors involved in the light-
opened. ing operation of the interior light depends Rear (if equipped)
on the vehicle specification. If there is a
switch (rubber projection) at the door EXAMPLE
opening as shown, the door is involved in
the lighting operation. The tailgate is also
involved in this operation even without the
rubber projection depending on the vehicle
specification.

60MK061

The accessory socket will work when the

ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” posi-
tion.

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Each socket can be used to provide 12 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Assist Grips
volt/120 watt/10 ampere power for electri-
cal accessories when used alone. Make Socket (if equipped)
sure that the cap remains on the socket
when the socket is not in use. EXAMPLE

NOTICE
• To prevent the fuse from being
blown, when using sockets at the
same time, do not exceed the total
combined power capacity of 12
volt/120 watt/10 ampere.
• Use of inappropriate electrical
accessories can cause damage to
your vehicle’s electrical system.
Make sure that any electrical 54G249
accessories you use are designed 58MST0506 Assist grips are provided for convenience.
to plug into this type of socket.
Connect your portable digital music player,
etc. to this socket to enjoy music through NOTICE
the vehicle’s audio system using it as a To avoid damaging the assist grip
source. Refer to “Audio System” in this and the molded headlining, do not
section. hang down the assist grip.

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Glove Box Cup Holder and Storage Area Front

WARNING
Failure to take the precautions listed
below could cause personal injury or
vehicle damage.

• Be careful when you are using the

cup holders to hold a cup contain-
ing hot liquid. Spilling out hot liq-
uid can cause burn injury.
• Do not use the cup holders to hold
sharp-edged, hard, or breakable
objects. Objects in the cup holders 74LHT0520
74LHT0519
may be thrown about during a sud-
den stop or impact, and could Passenger side
To open the glove box, pull the latch lever. cause personal injury.
To close it, push the lid until it latches • Be careful not to spill liquid or
securely. insert any foreign materials into the
moving part of the gearshift lever,
WARNING or any electrical components. Liq-
Never drive with the glove box lid uid or foreign materials may dam-
open. It could cause injury if an acci- age these parts.
dent occurs.

74LHT0529

To use the cup holder, push it. The cup

holder slides out automatically. After using
the holder, push it back to return it.

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3rd row seats Bottle holder Front Seat Back Pocket

EXAMPLE Front seats (if equipped)
EXAMPLE

60MH035 EXAMPLE
60MH068
60MH078
2nd row seats
This pocket is provided for holding light
and soft things such as gloves, newspa-
pers or magazines.

CAUTION
Do not put hard or breakable objects
in the pocket. If an accident occurs,
objects such as bottles, cans, etc.
can injure the occupants in the rear
seat.

EXAMPLE
60MK062

You should hold a bottle with a cap in the

holder.

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Armrest (if equipped) Footrest (if equipped)

NOTICE
2nd row seat To avoid damage to the armrest, do
not lean on it or allow a child to sit on
EXAMPLE it.

(1)

EXAMPLE
60MK030

60MH037
Use the footrest (1) as a support for your
To use the armrest, pull the strap and left foot.
lower the armrest. When not in use, push
back in the seat until the armrest is
secured.

WARNING
In an accident or sudden stop, the
rear armrest (if equipped) could fall
forward. If there is a child in a rear-
facing child restraint in the center
seating position, the falling armrest
could injure the child. Make sure the
armrest is secured in the stowed
position when not in use.

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Floor Mats (if equipped) Luggage Box (if equipped)

WARNING
Failure to take the following precau-
tions may result in the driver’s side
floor mat interfering with the pedals
and causing a loss of vehicle control (A)
or an accident.
• Make sure that the floor mat grom-
mets are hooked to the fasteners.
• Never place additional floor mats
on top of the existing floor mat.

EXAMPLE
60MK020 60MK063

Pull up the straps (A) of the luggage box

To prevent the driver’s side floor mat from
cover to use the box.
sliding forward and possibly interfering with
the operation of the pedals, genuine
SUZUKI floor mats are recommended. NOTICE
Whenever you put the driver’s side floor Do not allow items in the box to
mat back in the vehicle after it has been extend above the top of the box. Oth-
removed, be sure to hook the floor mat erwise, the box or cover may be dam-
grommets to the fasteners and position the aged.
floor mat properly in the footwell.
When you replace the floor mats in your
vehicle with a different type such as all-
weather floor mats, we highly recommend
using genuine SUZUKI floor mats for
proper fitting.

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Frame Hooks Rear

Front
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE

(2)

EXAMPLE
(1) (3) (4)
60MH075
60MK064
NOTE:
60MH039
The luggage box cover can be held open The frame hook (3) is provided on the rear
as shown in the above illustration. To access the frame hook (1), remove the of the vehicle for use in emergency situa-
cover (2). tions and trailer/train/sea shipping pur-
NOTICE poses only.
The frame hook (1) is provided on the front
If the luggage box cover is held open of the vehicle for use in emergency situa-
while driving, it can be damaged. NOTICE
tions and sea shipping purposes only.
When you use the frame hook (3),
Do not hold open the luggage box avoid the driving that gives signifi-
cover while driving.
NOTICE
cant physical shock on hook. Such
When you use the frame hook (1), operation can damage the hook, the
avoid the driving that gives signifi- vehicle body or the drive system.
cant physical shock on hook. Such
operation can damage the hook, or • Do not accelerate suddenly.
the vehicle body. • Do not tow the vehicle heavier than
your vehicle.
Do not accelerate suddenly.
To tow your vehicle on the road or high-
way, follow the instruction of “Towing” in
“EMERGENCY SERVICE” section.

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Other Hooks
WARNING
EXAMPLE Do not use the frame hooks to tow
another vehicle or to have your vehi-
cle towed on the road or highway.
The hook (1) is designed for use in
emergency situations such as if your
(5) vehicle or another vehicle gets stuck
in deep mud or snow, and sea ship-
ping only. The hook (3) is designed
for use in emergency situations and
trailer/train/sea shipping only.
(6) The hooks (4) and (5) are provided for
trailer/train shipping purposes only.
60MK065
The hook (6) is provided for sea ship-
ping purpose only.
The hook (4) is provided for trailer/train/
sea shipping purposes only.
The hook (5) (or opposite side) is provided NOTICE
for trailer/train shipping purposes only. The Never use the hooks (1) for trailer/
hook (6) is provided for sea shipping pur- train shipping purposes to prevent
pose only. damage to the vehicle.

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MEMO

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VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING

Vehicle Loading ................................................................... 6-1
Trailer Towing ...................................................................... 6-1

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Vehicle Loading Trailer Towing

Your vehicle was designed for specific WARNING Your SUZUKI was originally designed to
weight capacities. The weight capacities of Never overload your vehicle. The carry people and a normal amount of
your vehicle are indicated by the Gross gross vehicle weight (sum of the cargo, not to tow a trailer. SUZUKI does
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the weights of the vehicle, all the occu- not recommend you use your vehicle to
Permissible maximum Axle Weight (PAW, pants, accessories, cargo plus trailer tow a trailer. Towing a trailer can adversely
front and rear). The GVWR and PAW (front nose weight if towing a trailer) must affect handling, durability, and fuel econ-
and rear) are listed in the “SPECIFICA- never exceed the Gross Vehicle omy.
TIONS” section. Weight Rating (GVWR). In addition,
GVWR – Maximum permissible overall never distribute a load so that the
weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including weight on either the front or rear axle
all the occupants, accessories and cargo exceeds the Permissible maximum
plus the trailer nose weight if towing a Axle Weight (PAW).
trailer).
PAW – (Front and Rear) Maximum permis- WARNING
sible weight on an individual axle.
Always distribute cargo evenly. To
Actual weight of the loaded vehicle and avoid personal injury or damage to
actual loads at the front and rear axles can your vehicle, always secure cargo to
only be determined by weighing the vehi- prevent it from shifting if the vehicle
cle. Compare these weights to the GVWR moves suddenly. Place heavier
and PAW (front and rear). If the gross vehi- objects on the floor and as far for-
cle weight or the load on either axle ward in the cargo area as possible.
exceeds these ratings, you must remove Never pile cargo higher than the top
enough weight to bring the load down to of the seat backs.
the rated capacity.

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Maintenance Schedule ....................................................... 7-2
Periodic Maintenance Schedule ........................................ 7-2
Maintenance Recommended under Severe
Driving Conditions .............................................................. 7-5
Drive Belt ............................................................................. 7-7
Engine Oil and Filter ........................................................... 7-7
Engine Coolant .................................................................... 7-11
Air Cleaner ........................................................................... 7-13
Spark Plugs ......................................................................... 7-13
Gear Oil ................................................................................ 7-15
Clutch Pedal ........................................................................ 7-16 7
Automatic Transaxle (AT) Fluid ......................................... 7-16
Brakes .................................................................................. 7-17
Steering ................................................................................ 7-19
60G410 Tires ...................................................................................... 7-20
Battery .................................................................................. 7-22
Fuses .................................................................................... 7-23
Headlight Aiming ................................................................. 7-26
Bulb Replacement ............................................................... 7-26
Wiper Blades ....................................................................... 7-31
Windshield Washer Fluid ................................................... 7-35
Air Conditioning System .................................................... 7-35

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WARNING WARNING
(Continued) (Continued)
• When the engine is running, keep • Keep used oil, coolant, and other
hands, clothing, tools, and other fluids away from children and pets.
objects away from the fan and drive Dispose of used fluids properly;
belt. Even though the fan may not never pour them on the ground,
60B128S
be moving, it can automatically into sewers, etc.
turn on without warning.
WARNING • When it is necessary to do service
work with the engine running, make
You should take extreme care when sure that the parking brake is set
working on your vehicle to prevent fully and the transaxle is in Neutral
accidental injury. Here are a few pre-
cautions that you should be espe- (for manual transaxle vehicles) or
cially careful to observe: Park (for automatic transaxle vehi-
• To prevent damage or unintended cles). Do not touch ignition wires or
activation of the air bag system or other ignition system parts when
seat belt pretensioner system, be starting the engine or when the
sure the battery is disconnected and engine is running, or you could
the ignition switch has been in the receive an electric shock.
“LOCK” position for at least 90 sec- • Be careful not to touch a hot
onds before performing any electri- engine, exhaust manifold and
cal service work on your SUZUKI. pipes, muffler, radiator and water
Do not touch air bag system compo- hoses.
nents, seat belt pretensioner system • Do not allow smoking, sparks, or
components or wires. flames around fuel or the battery.
The wires are wrapped with yellow Flammable fumes are present.
tape or yellow tubing, and the cou- • Do not get under your vehicle if it is
plers are yellow for easy identifica- supported only with the portable
tion. jack provided in your vehicle.
• Do not leave the engine running in • Be careful not to cause accidental
garages or other confined areas.
(Continued) short circuits between the positive
and negative battery terminals.
(Continued)

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Maintenance Schedule Periodic Maintenance

NOTICE
The following table shows the times when Schedule
you should perform regular maintenance Whenever it becomes necessary to “R” : Replace or Change
on your vehicle. This table shows in miles, replace parts on your vehicle, it is “I” : Inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate
kilometers and months when you should recommended that you use genuine or replace as necessary
perform inspections, adjustments, lubrica- SUZUKI replacement parts or their “L” : Lubricate
tion and other services. These intervals equivalent.
should be shortened if driving is usually
NOTE:
done under severe conditions (refer to
This table includes services as scheduled
“Maintenance Recommended under
up to 90000 km (54000 miles) mileage.
Severe Driving Conditions”).
Beyond 90000 km (54000 miles), carry out
the same services at the same intervals
WARNING respectively.
SUZUKI recommends that mainte-
nance on items marked with an aster-
isk (*) be performed by your
authorized SUZUKI dealer or a quali-
fied service technician. If you are
qualified, you may perform mainte-
nance on the unmarked items by
referring to the instructions in this
section. If you are not sure whether
you can successfully complete any of
the unmarked maintenance jobs, ask
your authorized SUZUKI dealer to do
the maintenance for you.

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• For Item 2-1. “Nickel plugs”, replace every 50000 km if the local law requires.

*Interval: This interval should be judged by odome- km (x1000) 15 30 45 60 75 90

ter reading or months, whichever comes first. miles (x1000) 9 18 27 36 45 54
months 12 24 36 48 60 72
ENGINE
1-1. Engine accessory drive belt Tension check, *Adjustment, *Replacement – – I – – R
*1-2. Valve clearance – I – I – I
1-3. Engine oil and engine oil filter R R R R R R
1-4. Engine coolant – – R – – R
*1-5. Exhaust system (except catalyst) – I – I – I
IGNITION
2-1. Spark plugs
When unleaded fuel is used Nickel plug – – R – – R
When leaded fuel is used, refer to “Severe Driving Condition” schedule.
FUEL
3-1. Air cleaner filter element Paved-road I I R I I R
Dusty condition Refer to “Severe Driving condition” schedule.
*3-2. Fuel lines – I – I – I
*3-3. Fuel filter – – R – – R
*3-4. Fuel tank – – I – – I
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
*4-1. PCV valve – – – – – I
*4-2. Fuel evaporative emission control system – – – – – I

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*Interval: This interval should be judged by odome- km (x1000) 15 30 45 60 75 90

ter reading or months, whichever comes first. miles (x1000) 9 18 27 36 45 54
months 12 24 36 48 60 72
BRAKE
*5-1. Brake discs and pads (front) I I I I I I
Brake drums and shoes (rear) – I – I – I
*5-2. Brake hoses and pipes – I – I – I
5-3. Brake fluid Check, *Replacement – R – R – R
5-4. Brake lever and cable Check, *Adjustment (1st 15000 km only) I – – – – –
CHASSIS AND BODY
*6-1. Clutch (pedal and fluid level) I I I I I I
6-2. Tires/Wheels I I I I I I
*6-3. Drive axle boots – – I – – I
*6-4. Suspension system – I – I – I
*6-5. Steering system – I – I – I
*6-6. Manual transaxle oil Genuine “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W-80” Inspect every 30000 km (18000 miles) or 24 months.
Replace every 150000 km (90000 miles) or 120 months.
Other than “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W-80” (I: 1st 15000 km only) I – R – – R
6-7. Automatic transaxle Fluid level – I – I – I
* Fluid change Replace every 165000 km (99000 miles)
* Fluid hose – – – I – –
6-8. All latches, hinges and locks – I – I – I
*6-9. Air conditioner filter element (if equipped) – I R – I R

WARNING
The shock absorbers are filled with high pressure gas. Never attempt to disassemble them or throw them into a fire. Avoid
storing them near a heater or heating device. When scrapping the absorber, the gas must be released from the absorber
safely. Ask your dealer for assistance.

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Maintenance Recommended under Severe Driving Conditions

If the vehicle is usually used under the conditions corresponding to any severe condition code given below, it is recommended that applica-
ble maintenance operation be performed at the particular interval as given in the chart below.

Severe condition code

A – Repeated short trips
B – Driving on rough and/or muddy roads
C – Driving on dusty roads
D – Driving in extremely cold weather and/or salted roads
E – Repeated short trips in extremely cold weather
F – Leaded fuel use
G – ———
H – Trailer towing (if admitted)

Severe Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance Interval
Condition Code Operation
Every 15000 km (9000 miles)
I
or 12 months
– B C D – – – – Engine accessory drive belt
Every 45000 km (27000 miles)
R
or 36 months
Every 7500 km (4500 miles)
A – C D E F – H Engine oil and oil filter R
or 6 months
Every 10000 km (6000 miles)
A B C – E F – H Spark plugs Nickel plug R
or 8 months
I Every 2500 km (1500 miles)
– – C – – – – – Air cleaner filter element*1 Every 30000 km (18000 miles)
R
or 24 months

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Severe Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance Interval
Condition Code Operation
Every 30000 km (18000 miles)
– B – – E – – H Automatic transaxle fluid change R
or 24 months
Every 15000 km (9000 miles)
– B C D – – – H Wheel bearings I
or 12 months
Every 15000 km (9000 miles)
– B – D E – – H Drive axle boots I
or 12 months
Every 30000 km (18000 miles)
I
Manual transmission oil or 24 months
– B – – E – – H
(Genuine “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W-80”) Every 60000 km (36000 miles)
R
or 48 months
Manual transmission oil Every 30000 km (18000 miles)
– B – – E – – H R
(Other than “SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W-80”) or 24 months
Every 15000 km (9000 miles)
Air conditioner filter element (if equipped) I
or 12 months
– – C D – – – – (Clean more frequently if the air flow from the air
conditioner decreases.) Every 45000 km (27000 miles)
R
or 36 months

NOTE:
I – Inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as necessary
R – Replace or change
T – Tighten to the specified torque

*1 Inspect or replace more frequently if necessary.

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Drive Belt Engine Oil and Filter

L4

WARNING Specified Oil

DEF: 4.0 – 4.5 mm
When the engine is running, keep (0.16 – 0.18 in.)
hands, hair, clothing, tools, etc. away DEF: 3 – 5 mm
20W-40
from the moving fan and drive belts. (0.12 – 0.20 in.)
15W-40

Make sure the drive belt tension is correct. 10W-40

If the belt is too loose, insufficient battery 10W-30
charging, engine overheating, poor power (1)
steering, poor air conditioning, or exces- GE
5W-30
sive belt wear can result. When you press 0W-20
AC
the belt with your thumb midway between °C -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40
the pulleys, there should be a deflection °F -22 -4 14 32 50 68 86 104
according to the following chart.
DEF: 7 – 8 mm
The belts should also be examined to (0.28 – 0.31 in.) 60MK103
ensure that they are not damaged.
: 100 N (10 kg, 22 lbs) press
(1) Preferred
If you need to replace or adjust the belt GE: Generator
have it done by your SUZUKI dealer. DEF: Deflection Be sure that the engine oil you use comes
AC: Air conditioner compressor under the quality classification of SG, SH,
52LM013
SJ, SL or SM. Select the appropriate oil
viscosity according to the above chart.
SAE 0W-20 (1) is the best choice for good
fuel economy, and good starting in cold
weather.

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Oil Level Check Refilling

Upper
EXAMPLE Lower EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE

Open Close

52D084
81A147
80G064 Pull out the oil dipstick, wipe oil off with a
clean cloth, insert the dipstick all the way Remove the oil filler cap and pour oil slowly
It is important to keep the engine oil at the through the filler hole to bring the oil level
correct level for proper lubrication of your into the engine, then remove it again. The
oil on the stick should be between the to the upper limit on the dipstick. Be careful
vehicle’s engine. Check the oil level with not to overfill. Too much oil is almost as
the vehicle on a level surface. The oil level upper and lower limits shown on the stick.
If the oil level indication is near the lower bad as too little oil. After refilling, start the
indication may be inaccurate if the vehicle engine and allow it to idle for about a min-
is on a slope. The oil level should be limit, add enough oil to raise the level to
the upper limit. ute. Stop the engine, wait about 5 minutes
checked either before starting the engine and check the oil level again.
or at least 5 minutes after stopping the
engine. NOTICE
The handle of the engine oil dipstick is col-
ored yellow for easy identification. Failure to check the oil level regularly
could lead to serious engine trouble
due to insufficient oil.

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Changing Engine Oil and Filter

Drain the engine oil while the engine is still EXAMPLE WARNING
warm.
(Continued)
To minimize your exposure to used
EXAMPLE oil, wear a long-sleeve shirt and
moisture-proof gloves (such as dish-
Open Close washing gloves) when changing oil. If
oil contacts your skin, wash thor-
oughly with soap and water.
Launder any clothing or rags if wet
with oil.
Recycle or properly dispose of used
oil and filters.
60G306
4) Reinstall the drain plug and gasket.
Tightening torque for drain plug Tighten the plug with a wrench to the
35 Nm (3.5 kg-m, 25.3 lb-ft) specified torque.
56KN054

1) Remove the oil filler cap. WARNING

2) Place a drain pan under the drain plug.
3) Using a wrench, remove the drain plug New and used oil can be hazardous.
and drain out the engine oil. Children and pets may be harmed by
swallowing new or used oil. Keep
new and used oil and used oil filters
CAUTION away from children and pets.
The engine oil temperature may be Repeated, prolonged contact with
high enough to burn your fingers used engine oil may cause skin can-
when the drain plug is loosened. Wait cer.
until the drain plug is cool enough to Brief contact with used oil may irri-
touch with your bare hands. tate skin.
(Continued)

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Replace the Oil Filter Tightening (viewed from filter top) 5) Tighten the filter specified turn from the
1) Using an oil filter wrench, turn the oil fil- point of contact with the mounting sur-
ter counterclockwise and remove it. face (or to the specified torque) using
2) Using a clean rag, wipe off the mount- an oil filter wrench.
ing surface on the engine where the Tightening torque for oil filter
new filter will be seated. 3/4 turn or
3) Smear a little engine oil around the rub- 14 Nm (1.4 kg-m, 10.1 lb-ft)
ber gasket of the new oil filter.
4) Screw on the new filter by hand until the
filter gasket contacts the mounting sur- NOTICE
face. To prevent oil leakage, make sure
that the oil filter is tight, but do not
over-tighten it.

54G093

(1) Oil filter

(2) 3/4 turn

NOTICE
To tighten the oil filter properly, it is
important to accurately identify the
position at which the filter gasket
first contacts the mounting surface.
54G092

(1) Loosen
(2) Tighten

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Refill with Oil and Check for Leaks Engine Coolant Failure to use the proper coolant can dam-
1) Pour oil through the filler hole and age your cooling system. Your authorized
install the filler cap. Selection of Coolant SUZUKI dealer can help you select the
For the approximate capacity of the oil, To maintain optimum performance and proper coolant.
refer to the “Capacities” item in the durability of your engine, use SUZUKI
“SPECIFICATIONS” section. Genuine Coolant or equivalent. NOTICE
2) Start the engine and look carefully for
leaks at the oil filter and drain plug. Run To avoid damaging your cooling sys-
This type of coolant is best for your cooling
the engine at various speeds for at least tem:
system as it:
5 minutes. • Always use a high quality ethylene
• Helps maintain proper engine tempera-
3) Stop the engine and wait about 5 min- glycol base non-silicate type cool-
ture.
utes. Check the oil level again and add ant diluted with distilled water at
• Gives proper protection against freezing
oil if necessary. Check for leaks again. the correct mixture concentration.
and boiling.
• Make sure that the proper mix is 50/
• Gives proper protection against corro-
50 coolant to distilled water and in
NOTICE sion and rust.
no case higher than 70/30. Concen-
• When replacing the oil filter, it is trations greater than 70/30 coolant
recommended that you use a genu- to distilled water will cause over-
ine SUZUKI replacement filter. If heating conditions.
you use an aftermarket filter, make • Do not use straight coolant nor
sure it is of equivalent quality and plain water.
follow the manufacturer’s instruc- • Do not add extra inhibitors or addi-
tions. tives. They may not be compatible
• Oil leaks from around the oil filter with your cooling system.
or drain plug indicate incorrect • Do not mix different types of base
installation or gasket damage. If coolants. Doing so may result in
you find any leaks or are not sure accelerated seal wear and/or the
that the filter has been properly possibility of severe overheating
tightened, have the vehicle and extensive engine/automatic
inspected by your SUZUKI dealer. transaxle damage.

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Coolant Level Check Coolant Replacement

Check the coolant level at the reservoir
Since special procedures are required, we
tank, not at the radiator. With the engine
recommend you take your vehicle to your
cool, the coolant level should be between
SUZUKI dealer for coolant replacement.
the “FULL” and “LOW” marks.

Adding Coolant
FULL
WARNING
Engine coolant is harmful or fatal if
LOW
swallowed or inhaled. Do not drink
antifreeze or coolant solution. If swal-
lowed, do not induce vomiting. Imme-
diately contact a poison control 60MH043
center or a physician. Avoid inhaling
mist or hot vapors; if inhaled, remove If the coolant level is below the “LOW”
to fresh air. If coolant gets in eyes, mark, more coolant should be added.
flush eyes with water and seek medi- Remove the reservoir tank cap and add
cal attention. Wash thoroughly after coolant until the reservoir tank level
handling. Solution can be poisonous reaches the “FULL” mark. Never fill the
to animals. Keep out of the reach of reservoir tank above the “FULL” mark.
children and animals.
NOTICE
When putting the cap on the reser-
NOTICE voir tank, line up the mark on the cap
• The mixture you use should con- and the mark on the tank. Failure to
tain 50% concentration of anti- follow this can result in coolant leak-
freeze. age.
• If the lowest ambient temperature
in your area is expected to be –
35°C (–31°F) or below, use higher
concentrations up to 60% following
the instructions on the antifreeze
container.

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Air Cleaner Spark Plugs

EXAMPLE
For nickel spark plugs (traditional type):
You should inspect spark plugs periodically
for carbon deposits. When carbon accu-
mulates on a spark plug, a strong spark (1)
may not be produced. Remove carbon
deposits with a wire or pin and adjust the
spark plug gap.

80JM125

60MH045 To access the spark plug:

1) Unclamp the side clamps and loosen
If the air cleaner is clogged with dust, there
the screws, then remove the air cleaner
will be greater intake resistance, resulting
case.
in decreased power output and increased
2) If necessary, disconnect the coupler (1)
fuel consumption.
while pushing the release lever.
Unclamp the side clamps and remove the 3) Remove the bolts.
element from the air cleaner case. If it 4) Pull the ignition coils out.
60MH046
appears to be dirty, replace it with a new
one. NOTE:
Clamp the side clamps securely. When installation, make sure the wires,
couplers, sealing rubber of air cleaner assy
and washers, are correctly returned in
place.

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EXAMPLE Loosen

Correct Wrong
Tighten 0.95 – 1.05mm
(0.037 – 0.041 in.)

78K179 60G160S 80G093

NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE

• When pulling the ignition coils out, • When installing the spark plugs, When replacing spark plugs, you
do not pull on the cable. Pulling on screw them in with your fingers to should use the brand and type speci-
the cable can damage it. avoid stripping the threads. fied for your vehicle. For the speci-
• When servicing the iridium/plati- Tighten with a torque wrench to fied plugs, refer to the
num spark plugs (slender center 17.5 Nm (1.8 kg-m, 13.0 lb-ft). Do “SPECIFICATIONS” section at the
electrode type plugs), do not touch not allow contaminants to enter the end of this book. If you wish to use a
the center electrode, as it is easy to engine through the spark plug brand of spark plug other than the
damage. holes when the plugs are removed. specified plugs, consult your SUZUKI
• Never use spark plugs with the dealer.
wrong thread size.

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Gear Oil Gear Oil Level Check 4) If the oil level is low, add gear oil
through the oil filler and level plug hole
Manual transaxle (1) until the oil level reaches the bottom
Specified Gear Oil
When adding gear oil, use gear oil with the EXAMPLE of the filler hole, then reinstall the plug.
appropriate viscosity and grade as shown Tightening torque for oil filler and
in the chart below. level plug (1)
Manual transaxle:
We highly recommend you use: 21 Nm (2.1 kg-m, 15.2 lb-ft)
“SUZUKI GEAR OIL 75W-80” for manual
transaxle gear oil. CAUTION
Manual transaxle oil After driving the vehicle, the gear oil
temperature may be high enough to
burn you. Wait until the oil filler plug
(1)
is cool enough to touch with your
75W-80
bare hands before inspecting gear oil
o
C -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 60MH047 level.
o
F -22 -4 14 32 50 68 86 104
(1) Oil filler and level plug
NOTICE
68LM728 To check the gear oil level, use the follow-
ing procedure: When tightening the plug, apply the
following sealing compound or
1) Park the vehicle on a level surface with equivalent to the plug threads to pre-
the parking brake applied. Then, stop vent oil leakage.
the engine.
2) Remove the oil filler and level plug (1). SUZUKI Bond No. “1216E” or “1217G”
3) Check the inside of the hole with your
finger. If the oil level comes up to the Gear Oil Change
bottom of the plug hole, the oil level is Since special procedures, materials and
correct. If so, reinstall the plug. tools are required, it is recommended that
you trust this job to your authorized
SUZUKI dealer.

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Clutch Pedal Automatic Transaxle (AT) NOTE:

Do not check the fluid level if you have just
Fluid Control Clutch Fluid driven the vehicle for a long time at high
speed, if you have driven in city traffic in
Specified Fluid hot weather, or if the vehicle has been pull-
Use an automatic transaxle fluid SUZUKI ing a trailer. Wait until the fluid cools down
ATF AW-1. (about 30 minutes), or the fluid level indica-
tion will not be correct.
Fluid Level Check
NOTICE EXAMPLE
Driving with too much or too little
fluid can damage the transaxle.

You must check the fluid level with the

automatic transaxle fluid at normal operat-
60MH048 ing temperature.
Check the clutch pedal for smooth opera- To check the fluid level:
tion and clutch fluid level from time to time. 1) To warm up the transaxle fluid, drive the
If clutch dragging is felt with the pedal fully vehicle or idle the engine until the tem-
depressed, have the clutch inspected by perature gauge indicates normal oper-
your SUZUKI dealer. If the clutch fluid level ating temperature. 63J125
is near the “MIN” line, fill it up to the “MAX” 2) Then drive for ten more minutes.
3) Park your vehicle on level ground.
line with SAE J1703 or DOT3 brake fluid.
4) Apply the parking brake and then start
NOTICE the engine in “P” (Park). Let it idle for
Be sure to use the specified auto- two minutes and keep it running during
matic transaxle fluid. Using auto- the fluid level check.
matic transaxle fluid other than 5) With your foot on the brake pedal,
SUZUKI ATF AW-1 may damage the move the gearshift lever through each
automatic transaxle of your vehicle. range, pausing for about three seconds
in each range. Then move it back to the
“P” (Park) position.

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Brakes
WARNING EXAMPLE
Be sure to depress the brake pedal
Brake Fluid
(3)
when moving the gearshift lever, or
the vehicle can move suddenly. (1)
(3)

(2)
EXAMPLE (1)
(2)

54G317

(1) FULL HOT

(2) LOW HOT 60MH048
(3) The lowest point = Fluid level
Check the brake fluid level by looking at
8) Add just enough specified fluid through the reservoir in the engine compartment.
68LM707 the dipstick hole to fill the transaxle oil Check that the fluid level is between the
to the proper level. “MAX” and “MIN” lines. If the brake fluid
6) The handle of the A/T fluid dipstick is level is near the “MIN” line, fill it up to the
colored red for easy identification. “MAX” line with SAE J1703 or DOT3 brake
Remove the dipstick, clean it and push NOTICE fluid.
it back in until the cap seats. Then pull After checking or adding oil, be sure
out the dipstick. to insert the dipstick securely.
7) Check both sides of the dipstick, and
read the lowest level. The fluid level
should be between the two marks in the Changing Oil
“HOT” range on the dipstick. Since special procedures, materials, and
tools are required to change the automatic
transaxle oil, it is recommended that you
trust this job to your authorized SUZUKI
dealer.

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WARNING WARNING
Failure to follow the guidelines below Brake fluid is harmful or fatal if swal-
can result in personal injury or seri- lowed, and harmful if it comes in con-
ous damage to the brake system. tact with skin or eyes. If swallowed,
• If the brake fluid in the reservoir do not induce vomiting. Immediately
drops below a certain level, the contact a poison control center or a
brake warning light on the instru- physician. If brake fluid gets in eyes,
ment panel will come on (the flush eyes with water and seek medi-
engine must be running with the cal attention. Wash thoroughly after
parking brake fully disengaged). handling. Solution can be poisonous
Should the light come on, immedi- to animals. Keep out of the reach of
ately ask your SUZUKI dealer to children and animals.
inspect the brake system. 54G108
• A rapid fluid loss indicates a leak in NOTE:
the brake system which should be With disc brakes, the fluid level can be Pedal to floor carpet minimum dis-
inspected by your SUZUKI dealer expected to gradually fall as the brake tance “a”: 59 mm (2.3 in.)
immediately. pads wear.
• Do not use any fluid other than SAE With the engine running, measure the dis-
J1703 or DOT3 brake fluid. Do not tance between the brake pedal and floor
Brake Pedal carpet when the pedal is depressed with
use reclaimed fluid or fluid that has Check if the brake pedal stops at the regu-
been stored in old or open contain- lar height without “spongy” feeling when approximately 30 kg (66 lbs) of force. The
ers. It is essential that foreign parti- you depress it. If not, have the brake sys- minimum distance required is as specified.
cles and other liquids are kept out tem inspected by your SUZUKI dealer. If Since your vehicle’s brake system is self-
of the brake fluid reservoir. you doubt the brake pedal for the regular adjusting, there is no need for pedal
height, check it as follows: adjustment.
If the pedal to floor carpet distance as
CAUTION measured above is less than the minimum
distance required, have your vehicle
Brake fluid can harm your eyes and
inspected by your SUZUKI dealer.
damage painted surfaces. Use cau-
tion when refilling the reservoir.
NOTE:
When measuring the distance between the
brake pedal and floor wall, be sure not to
include the floor mat or rubber on the floor
wall in your measurement.

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Parking Brake Steering

EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE

“c”

60G104S
54G109
68LM708
Ratchet tooth specification “b”:
WARNING 4th – 9th Steering wheel play “c”:
If you experience any of the following Lever pull force (1): 0 – 30 mm (0.0 – 1.2 in.)
problems with your vehicle’s brake 200 N (20 kg, 44 lbs)
system, have the vehicle inspected Check the play of the steering wheel by
immediately by your SUZUKI dealer. Check the parking brake for proper adjust- gently turning it from left to right and mea-
• Poor braking performance ment by counting the number of clicks suring the distance that it moves before
• Uneven braking (brakes not work- made by the ratchet teeth as you slowly you feel slight resistance. The play should
ing uniformly on all wheels.) pull up on the parking brake lever to the be between the specified values.
• Excessive pedal travel point of full engagement. The parking
Check that the steering wheel turns easily
• Brake dragging brake lever should stop between the speci-
and smoothly without rattling by turning it
• Excessive noise fied ratchet teeth and the rear wheels
all the way to the right and to the left while
should be securely locked. If the parking
driving very slowly in an open area. If the
brake is not properly adjusted or the
amount of free play is outside the specifi-
brakes drag after the lever has been fully
cation or you find anything else to be
released, have the parking brake inspected
wrong, an inspection must be performed
and/or adjusted by your SUZUKI dealer.
by your SUZUKI dealer.

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Tires Tire Inspection

Inspect your vehicle’s tires at least once a EXAMPLE
month by performing the following checks:
1) Measure the air pressure with a tire
gauge. Adjust the pressure if neces-
sary. Remember to check the spare
tire, too.

WARNING
• Air pressures should be checked
when the tires are cold or you may
get inaccurate readings.
• Check the inflation pressure from
EXAMPLE time to time while inflating the tire 54G136

74LHT0704 gradually, until the specified pres- (1) Tread wear indicator
sure is obtained. (2) Indicator location mark
The front and rear tire pressure specifica- • Never underinflate or overinflate
tions for your vehicle are listed on the Tire the tires. 2) Check that the depth of the tread
Information Label. Both the front and rear Underinflation can cause unusual groove is more than 1.6 mm (0.06 in.).
tires should have the specified tire pres- handling characteristics or can To help you check this, the tires have
sure. cause the rim to slip on the tire molded-in tread wear indicators in the
Note that the value does not apply to the bead, resulting in an accident or grooves. When the indicators appear
compact spare tire, if equipped. damage to the tire or rim. on the tread surface, the remaining
Overinflation can cause the tire to depth of the tread is 1.6 mm (0.06 in.)
burst, resulting in personal injury. or less and the tire should be replaced.
Overinflation can also cause 3) Check for abnormal wear, cracks and
unusual handling characteristics damage. Any tires with cracks or other
which may result in an accident. damage should be replaced. If any tires
show abnormal wear, have them
inspected by your SUZUKI dealer.

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Tire Rotation
CAUTION NOTICE 5-tire rotation
Hitting curbs and running over rocks Replacing the original tires with tires
can damage tires and affect wheel of a different size may result in false
alignment. Be sure to have tires and speedometer or odometer readings.
wheel alignment checked periodi- Check with your SUZUKI dealer
cally by your SUZUKI dealer. before purchasing replacement tires
that differ in size from the original
4) Check for loose wheel nuts. tires.
5) Check that there are no nails, stones or
other objects sticking into the tires.

WARNING
• Your SUZUKI is equipped with tires
which are all the same type and
size. This is important to ensure 80JK040

proper steering and handling of the 4-tire rotation

vehicle. Never mix tires of different
size or type on the four wheels of
your vehicle. The size and type of
tires used should be only those
approved by SUZUKI as standard
or optional equipment for your
vehicle.
• Replacing the wheels and tires
equipped on your vehicle with cer-
tain combinations of aftermarket
wheels and tires can significantly
change the steering and handling
characteristics of your vehicle.
• Therefore, use only those wheel
54G114
and tire combinations approved by
SUZUKI as standard or optional
equipment for your vehicle.

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To avoid uneven wear of your tires and to Battery

prolong their life, rotate the tires as illus- EXAMPLE (traditional type)
trated. Tires should be rotated every 10000
km (6000 miles). After rotation, adjust front WARNING
and rear tire pressures to the specification • Batteries produce flammable
listed on your vehicle’s Tire Information hydrogen gas. Keep flames and
Label. sparks away from the battery or an
explosion may occur. Never smoke
when working in the vicinity of the
battery.
• When checking or servicing the
battery, disconnect the negative
cable. Be careful not to cause a
short circuit by allowing metal
objects to contact the battery posts 54G118
and the vehicle at the same time. For maintenance-free battery (cap-less
• To avoid harm to yourself or dam- type), you need not add water. For tradi-
age to your vehicle or battery, fol- tional type battery, which has water filler
low the jump starting instructions caps, the level of the battery solution must
in the “EMERGENCY SERVICE” be kept between the “UPPER” and the
section of this manual if it is neces- “LOWER” level lines at all times. If the level
sary to jump start your vehicle. is found to be below the “LOWER” level
line, add distilled water to the “UPPER”
level line. You should periodically check
the battery, battery terminals, and battery
hold-down bracket for corrosion. Remove
corrosion using a stiff brush and ammonia
mixed with water, or baking soda mixed
with water. After removing corrosion, rinse
with clean water.
If your vehicle is not going to be driven for
a month or longer, disconnect the cable
from the negative terminal of the battery to
help prevent discharge.

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Fuses Fuses in the Engine Compartment

MAIN FUSE / PRIMARY FUSE
Your vehicle has three types of fuses, as
described below: (1) 100 A FL1
Main fuse (2) 100 A FL2
The main fuse takes current directly from
the battery.
(5) (3) 100 A FL3
Primary fuses (4) (4) 50 A FL4
These fuses are between the main fuse (3) (1) (5) 80 A FL5
and individual fuses, and are for electrical
load groups. (2) (6) 50 A Ignition switch -2
Individual fuses (7) – Blank
These fuses are for individual electrical cir-
cuits. (8) 15 A A/T controller
60MK008 (9) – Blank
To remove a fuse, use the fuse puller pro-
vided in the fuse box. (10) 10 A Air compressor
(11) 15 A FI

(6)
(12) – Blank
(16)
(28)
(7) (17)
(29) (13) 60 A Power steering
(8) (18) (30)
(9)
(10) (19) (27) (14) 30 A Radiator fan
(11) (20)
(12)
(21) (15) 40 A ABS motor
(22)
(13) (23)
(14) (24) (16) 40 A Blower fan
(25)
(15)
(26) (17) 30 A Starting motor
(18) – Blank
60MK009
(19) 30 A Back up
63J095
(20) – Blank
(21) 15 A Head light (Left)

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The main fuse, primary fuses and some of

(22) 25 A ABS control module
the individual fuses are located in the EXAMPLE
(23) 15 A Head light (Right) engine compartment. If the main fuse
blows, no electrical component will func-
(24) 20 A Front fog light tion. If a primary fuse blows, no electrical
component in the corresponding load OK
(25) – Blank
group will function. When replacing the
(26) 40 A Ignition switch main fuse, a primary fuse or an individual
(27) 7.5 A Starting Signal fuse, use a genuine SUZUKI replacement.
To remove a fuse, use the fuse puller pro-
(28) – Blank vided in the fuse box. The amperage of BLOWN
each fuse is shown in the back of the fuse
(29) – Blank box cover.
(30) – Blank
60G111

WARNING
If the main fuse or a primary fuse
blows, be sure to have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized SUZUKI
dealer. Always use a genuine SUZUKI
replacement. Never use a substitute
such as a wire even for a temporary
repair, or extensive electrical damage
and a fire can result.

NOTE:
Make sure that the fuse box always carries
spare fuses.

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Fuses under the Dash Board (21) 15 A Rear wiper / Washer

PRIMARY FUSE
EXAMPLE (22) 25 A Front wiper
(1) – Blank
(23) 7.5 A Dome light
(2) 20 A Power window timer
(24) – Blank
(3) – Blank
(25) 7.5 A RR fog lamp
(4) 20 A Rear defogger
(26) – Blank
(5) – Blank
(27) 7.5 A Ignition-1 signal
(6) – Blank
(28) – Blank
(7) – Blank
(29) – Blank
74LHT0711
(8) 7.5 A Starting Signal
(30) 15 A Radio
(9) 15 A ACC-2
(31) 10 A Tail lamp
(10) 30 A Power window
(32) 20 A D/L
(11) 10 A Hazard
(33) 7.5 A Cruise control
(12) – Blank
(1) (34) 10 A Meter
(37)
(2) (3) (4) (13) 15 A Ignition coil
(5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (35) 7.5 A Ignition-2 signal
(38) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (14) 10 A ABS control module
(16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22)
(39) (36) – Blank
(23) (24) (25) (26) (27) (28) (29) (15) 15 A ACC
(30) (31) (32) (33) (34) (35) (36) (40)
(37) – Blank
(16) – Blank
(38) – Blank
(17) 15 A Horn
(39) 7.5 A Rear blower fan
60MK033 (18) 10 A Stop light
(40) – Blank
(19) 10 A Air bag
(20) 10 A Back-up light

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Headlight Aiming Bulb Replacement

Since special procedures are required, we
recommend you take your vehicle to your CAUTION
SUZUKI dealer for headlight alignment.
• Light bulbs can be hot enough to
burn your finger right after being
turned off. This is true especially
for halogen headlight bulbs.
Replace the bulbs after they
become cool enough.
OK BLOWN • The headlight bulbs are filled with
pressurized halogen gas. They can
burst and injure you if they are hit
or dropped. Handle them carefully.
81A283

NOTICE
WARNING
The oils from your skin may cause a
Always be sure to replace a blown halogen bulb to overheat and burst
fuse with a fuse of the correct amper- when the lights are on. Grasp a new
age. Never use a substitute such as bulb with a clean cloth.
aluminum foil or wire to replace a
blown fuse. If you replace a fuse and
the new one blows in a short period NOTICE
of time, you may have a major electri-
cal problem. Have your vehicle Frequent replacement of a bulb indi-
inspected immediately by your cates the need for an inspection of
SUZUKI dealer. the electrical system. This should be
carried out by your SUZUKI dealer.

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Interior Light Pull down the lens by using a flat blade Headlight
screwdriver covered with a soft cloth as
Front / Center shown. To install it, simply push it back in. (2)
The bulb can be removed by simply pulling
it out. When replacing the bulb, make sure
that the contact springs are holding the
bulb securely. (1)

60G115

Rear

(3)

60MK037

Open the engine hood. Disconnect the

coupler (1). Remove the sealing rubber
(2). Push the retaining spring (3) forward
67LH084 and unhook it. Then remove the bulb.
Install a new bulb in the reverse order of
removal.

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Side Turn Signal Light (if equipped) Other General Lights

(3) Bulb holder
EXAMPLE

(2)

(1)

(2)
(1)
60MH050
64J195
NOTE:
You can see the position of retaining spring As the bulb is built-in type, the light assem- 54G123

(3) from the hole of headlight. bly must be replaced. Remove the light
assembly by sliding the light housing to left (1) Removal
with your finger. (2) Installation

To remove a bulb holder from a light hous-

ing, turn the holder counterclockwise and
pull it out. To install the holder, push the
holder in and turn it clockwise.

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Bulb Front turn signal light (1) Front fog light (if equipped)
Front position light (2) (if equipped)
EXAMPLE 1) Start the engine. Turn the steering
(1) wheel to the opposite side of the replac-
ing fog light to replace the bulb easily.
Then turn off the engine.
(2)

EXAMPLE
(1) (1)

(3)

(4)
(2) (2)
54G124
60MH051
(3) Removal
(4) Installation

There are two types of bulb, “Full glass

type” (1) and “Glass/metal type” (2). 60MH052

To remove and install a full glass type bulb 2) Insert a flat blade screwdriver into the
(1), simply pull out or push in the bulb. hole (2) and remove the clips (1) by
twist the driver as shown in the illustra-
To remove a glass metal type bulb (2) from tion.
a bulb holder, push in the bulb and turn it
counterclockwise. To install a new bulb,
push it in and turn it clockwise.
You can access the individual bulb or bulb
holders as follows.

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Rear combination light High-mount stop light (if equipped)

EXAMPLE (tail, stop, turn signal, etc.)
EXAMPLE

(1)

(1)

(1)
(2)
80JM071
80J100
3) Open the fender cover. Disconnect the 60MH053
To remove a high-mount stop light housing
coupler with pushing the lock release.
Remove the screw (1). Remove the combi- the following procedure:
Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
nation light (2) by pulling it outside.
and remove it. 1) Open the tailgate, and remove the nuts
(1) as shown in the illustration.
License plate light
Since special procedures are required, we
recommend you take your vehicle to your
SUZUKI dealer for bulb replacement.

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Wiper Blades
EXAMPLE
(3)

(3)

(2)

60MH054 60MH070

2) Close the tailgate. Release the claws 3) Remove the each bulb. 54G129
(3) of the light housing by a flat blade 4) Replace the bulbs.
If the wiper blades become brittle or dam-
screwdriver, etc. The claws are shown To install a high-mounted stop light
aged, or make streaks when wiping,
in the next illustration. Remove a high- housing in the reverse order of removal.
replace the wiper blades.
mount stop light housing (2) from the
tailgate. To install new wiper blades, follow the pro-
cedures below.

NOTICE
To avoid scratching or breaking the
window, do not let the wiper arm
strike the window while replacing the
wiper blade.

NOTE:
Some wiper blades may be different from
the ones described here depending on
vehicle specifications. If so, consult your
SUZUKI dealer for proper replacement
method.

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For windshield wipers:

EXAMPLE EXAMPLE

EXAMPLE 60A260
70G119

1) Hold the wiper arm away from the win-

dow.
EXAMPLE

(3)

(3)
54G130

2) Squeeze lock (1) towards wiper arm (2)

71LMT0708
and remove the wiper frame from the
arm as shown. (3) Retainer
3) Unlock the lock end of the wiper blade
and slide the blade out as shown.

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4) If the new blade is provided without the

two metal retainers, move them from
the old blade to the new one.
EXAMPLE EXAMPLE
(4)
EXAMPLE (3)
(A)

(4)
(B)
(3)

60MH072 71LMT0707

(3) (A) Up (4) Locked end

(B) Down
60MH071
5) Install the new blade in the reverse
NOTE: order of removal, with the locked end
When you install the metal retainers (3), positioned toward the wiper arm.
make sure the direction of metal retainers Make sure the blade is properly
as shown in the above illustrations. retained by all the hooks. Lock the
blade end into place.
6) Reinstall wiper frame to arm, making
sure that the lock lever is snapped
securely into the arm.

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For rear wipers:

65D151 54G135

NOTE: (1) Retainer

Do not flex the wiper blade frame end more
than necessary. If you do, it can break off. 4) If the new blade is provided without the
two metal retainers, move them from
the old blade to the new one.
5) Install the new blade in the reverse
order of removal.
Make sure the blade is properly
retained by all the hooks.
6) Reinstall wiper frame to arm in the
reverse order of removal.

80G146

1) Hold the wiper arm away from the win-

dow.
2) Remove the wiper frame from the arm
as shown.
3) Slide the blade out as shown.

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Windshield Washer Fluid Air Conditioning System

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

80JM078

Check that there is washer fluid in the tank.

Refill it if necessary. Use a good quality
windshield washer fluid, diluted with water
as necessary.

WARNING
Do not use “anti-freeze” solution in
the windshield washer reservoir. This
can severely impair visibility when
sprayed on the windshield, and also
damage your vehicle’s paint.

NOTICE
Damage may result if the washer
motor is operated with no fluid in the
washer tank.

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EMERGENCY SERVICE
Tire Changing Tool ............................................................. 8-1
Jacking Instructions ........................................................... 8-2
Jump Starting Instructions ................................................ 8-6
Towing .................................................................................. 8-7
If the Starter Does Not Operate .......................................... 8-8
If the Engine is Flooded ...................................................... 8-8
If the Engine Overheats ...................................................... 8-9

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Tire Changing Tool The spare tire is stowed under the rear
WARNING floor.
After using the tire changing tools, be To remove the spare tire:
sure to stow them securely or they
can cause injury if an accident
occurs.

CAUTION
The jack should be used only to
change wheels. It is important to read Tighten
the jacking instructions in this sec-
tion before attempting to use the
jack.
Loosen
60MK031
EXAMPLE
The tire changing tools are stowed in the
60MH058
side of the luggage compartment. Remove
the cover to access the tools. 1) Remove the cap and loosen the spare
tire holder hook bolt with the lug
To remove the jack, turn its shaft counter- wrench.
clockwise and pull the jack out of the stor-
age bracket. NOTICE
To stow the jack, place it in the storage Loose the spare tire holder hook bolt
bracket and turn the shaft clockwise until until you can remove the hook by
the jack is securely held in place. yourself. If the bolt is loosen too
much, the hook might off and the
spare tire might drop off to the
ground.

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Jacking Instructions
NOTICE
Tighten the spare tire holder hook
bolt securely. However, do not over-
tighten the bolt, it may be warped or
broken.

Tightening torque for the spare tire

holder hook bolt
30 Nm (3.0 kg-m, 21.7 lb-ft)

60MK066

2) Unhook the spare tire holder and lower 75F062

it slowly.
1) Place the vehicle on level, hard ground.
3) Remove the tire.
2) Set the parking brake firmly and shift
into “P” (Park) if your vehicle has an
To install the spare tire:
automatic transaxle, or shift into “R”
1) Install the spare tire facing up the out-
(Reverse) if your vehicle has a manual
side of the wheel in the reverse order of
transaxle.
removal.
2) Tighten the spare tire holder hook bolt
securely. WARNING
• Be sure to shift into “P” (Park) for
WARNING an automatic transaxle vehicle, or
into “R” (Reverse) for a manual
Do not drive your vehicle with the transaxle vehicle when you jack up
loose spare tire holder hook bolt, oth- the vehicle.
erwise it may come loose or the • Never jack up the vehicle with the
spare tire may drop off, which can transaxle in “N” (Neutral). Other-
result in an accident. wise, unstable jack may cause an
accident.

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3) Turn on the hazard warning flasher if

your vehicle is near traffic. WARNING
4) Block the front and rear of the wheel
diagonally opposite of the wheel being • Use the jack only to change wheels
lifted. on level, hard ground.
5) Place the spare wheel near the wheel • Never jack up the vehicle on an
being lifted as shown in the illustration inclined surface.
in case that the jack slips. • Never raise the vehicle with the
jack in a location other than the
specified jacking point (shown in
the illustration) near the wheel to
be changed.
Especially, do not raise the vehicle
with a jack at a part of the torsion
60MK032
beam which is located under the
vehicle body, between rear wheels.
6) Position the jack at an angle as shown • Make sure that the jack is raised at
in the illustration and raise the jack by least 51 mm (2 inches) before it
turning the jack handle clockwise until contacts the flange. Use of the jack
the jack-head groove fits around the when it is within 51 mm (2 inches)
jacking bar beneath the vehicle body. of being fully collapsed may result
54G253
7) Continue to raise the jack slowly and in failure of the jack.
smoothly until the tire clears the • No person should place any por-
ground. Do not raise the vehicle more tion of their body under a vehicle
than necessary. that is supported by a jack.
• Never run the engine when the
vehicle is supported by the jack
and never allow passengers to
remain in the vehicle.

To Raise the Vehicle with a Garage Jack

• Apply the garage jack to one of the
points indicated below.
• Always support the raised vehicle with
jack stands (commercially available) at
63J100
the points indicated below.

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(1) Front
(4) (2) Jack stand
(3) Jacking point for onboard jack
(4) Rear
(5) Front suspension frame
(6) Jacking point for garage jack
(7) Application point for two-column lift
and jack stand
(5) (6)
NOTICE
• Never apply a garage jack to the
exhaust pipe or engine undercover
and rear torsion beam.
(6) • When you apply a garage jack to
the rear jacking point, it may inter-
(1)
fere with the rear bumper depend-
ing on the shape of the garage jack.

NOTE:
For more details, please contact an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer.
(1) (4)

(3) (2)
(3) (2)

(6) (7)
60MK067

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Changing Wheels Full Wheel Cover (if equipped)

To change a wheel, use the following pro- EXAMPLE
cedure:
1) Remove the jack, tools and spare
wheel from the vehicle.
2) Loosen, but do not remove the wheel
nuts.
3) Jack up the vehicle (follow the jacking
instructions in this section).

WARNING
• Be sure to shift into “P” (Park) in EXAMPLE
automatic transaxle, or shift into 81A057
“R” (Reverse) in manual transaxle 60MK038
when you jack up the vehicle. Tightening torque for wheel nuts
100 Nm (10.0 kg-m, 72.3 lb-ft) (1) or (2) Flat end tool
• Never jack up the vehicle with the
transaxle in “N” (Neutral). Other- Your vehicle includes two tools, a lug
wise, unstable jack may cause an 7) Lower the jack and fully tighten the nuts
in a crisscross fashion with a wrench as wrench and a jack crank, one of which has
accident. a flat end.
shown in the illustration.
Use the tool with the flat end to remove the
4) Remove the wheel nuts and wheel. full wheel cap, as shown above.
5) Before installing the new wheel, clean WARNING
any mud or dirt off from the surface of Use genuine wheel nuts and tighten EXAMPLE
the wheel and hub with a clean cloth. them to the specified torque as soon
Clean the hub carefully; it may be hot as possible after changing wheels.
from driving. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly
6) Install the new wheel and replace the tightened wheel nuts may come
wheel nuts with their cone shaped end loose or fall off, which can result in
facing the wheel. Tighten each nuts an accident. If you do not have a 60MH074
snugly by hand until the wheel is torque wrench, have the wheel nuts
securely seated on the hub. torque checked by an authorized When installing the cover, make sure that it
SUZUKI dealer. is positioned so that it does not cover or
foul the air valve.

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After Changing Wheels Jump Starting Instructions

Stow the tire changing tools (jack, jack NOTICE
handle and lug wrench) in place. Also,
stow the flat tire in the spare tire stowed WARNING Your vehicle should not be started by
position. Refer to “Tire Changing Tool” in pushing or towing. This starting
• Never attempt to jump start your
this section. method could result in permanent
vehicle if the battery appears to be
damage to the catalytic converter.
frozen. Batteries in this condition
Use jump leads to start a vehicle with
NOTICE may explode or rupture if jump
a weak or flat battery.
starting is attempted.
Repair or replace the flat tire immedi- • When making jump lead connec-
ately. If the flat tire is placed in the tions, be certain that your hands When Jump Starting Your Vehicle,
spare tire stowed position for long and the jump leads remain clear Use the Following Procedure:
time, it can cause vehicle shakiness, from pulleys, belts, or fans.
noise, or scratches. 1) Use only a 12-volt battery to jump start
• Batteries produce flammable your vehicle. Position the good 12-volt
hydrogen gas. Keep flames and battery close to your vehicle so that the
sparks away from the battery or an jump leads will reach both batteries.
explosion may occur. Never smoke When using a battery installed on
when working in the vicinity of the another vehicle, DO NOT LET THE
battery. VEHICLES TOUCH. Set the parking
• If the booster battery you use for brakes fully on both vehicles.
jump starting is installed in another 2) Turn off all vehicle accessories, except
vehicle, make sure the two vehicles those necessary for safety reasons (for
are not touching each other. example, headlights or hazard lights).
• If your battery discharges repeat-
edly, for no apparent reason, have
your vehicle inspected by an
authorized SUZUKI dealer.
• To avoid harm to yourself or dam-
age to your vehicle or battery, fol-
low the jump starting instructions
below precisely and in order.
If you are in doubt, call for qualified
road service.

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Towing
WARNING If you need to have your vehicle towed,
(1) Never connect the jump lead directly contact a professional service. Your dealer
4 to the negative (–) terminal of the dis- can provide you with detailed towing
charged battery, or an explosion may instructions.
1 occur.
NOTICE
CAUTION To help avoid damage to your vehicle
2 during towing, proper equipment and
(3) 3 Connect the jump lead to the engine towing procedures must be used.
mount bracket securely. If the jump
(2) lead disconnects from the engine 2-Wheel Drive (2WD) Automatic
EXAMPLE mount bracket because of vibration
at the start of the engine, the jump
Transaxle
54MN259
Automatic transaxle vehicles may be
lead could be caught in the drive
3) Make jump lead connections as follows: towed using either of the following meth-
belts.
ods.
1. Connect one end of the first jump
lead to the positive (+) terminal of 4) If the booster battery you are using is 1) From the front, with the front wheels
the flat battery (1). fitted to another vehicle, start the lifted and the rear wheels on the
2. Connect the other end to the positive engine of the vehicle with the booster ground. Before towing, make sure that
(+) terminal of the booster battery battery. Run the engine at moderate the parking brake is released.
(2). speed. 2) From the rear, with the rear wheels
3. Connect one end of the second jump 5) Start the engine of the vehicle with the lifted and a dolly under the front wheels.
lead to the negative (–) terminal of flat battery.
the booster battery (2). 6) Remove the jump leads in the exact NOTICE
4. Make the final connection to an reverse order in which you connected
unpainted, heavy metal part (i.e. Towing your vehicle with the front
them. wheels on the ground can result in
engine mount bracket (3)) of the
engine of the vehicle with the flat damage to the automatic transaxle.
battery (1).

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2-Wheel Drive (2WD) Manual Tran- If the Starter Does Not If the Engine is Flooded
saxle
Manual transaxle vehicles may be towed Operate If the engine is flooded with gasoline, it
may be hard to start. If this happens, press
using either of the following methods. 1) Try turning the ignition switch to the
the accelerator pedal all the way to the
“START” position with the headlights
1) From the front, with the front wheels floor and hold it there while cranking the
turned on to determine the battery con-
lifted and the rear wheels on the engine. (Do not operate the starter motor
dition. If the headlights go excessively
ground. Before towing, make sure that for more than 12 seconds).
dim or go off, it usually means that
the parking brake is released. either the battery is flat or the battery
2) From the rear, with the rear wheels terminal contact is poor. Recharge the
lifted and the front wheels on the battery or correct battery terminal con-
ground, provided the steering and tact as necessary.
drivetrain are in operational condition. 2) If the headlights remain bright, check
Before towing, make sure that transaxle the fuses. If the reason for failure of the
is in neutral, the steering wheel is starter is not obvious, there may be a
unlocked (the ignition key should be in major electrical problem. Have the vehi-
the “ACC” position), and the steering cle inspected by your authorized
wheel is secured with a clamping SUZUKI dealer.
device designed for towing service.

NOTICE
The steering column is not strong
enough to withstand shocks trans-
mitted from the front wheels during
towing. Always unlock the steering
wheel before towing.

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If the Engine Overheats If the temperature indication does not

come down to within the normal, accept-
The engine could overheat temporarily
able range:
under severe driving conditions. If the
engine coolant temperature gauge indi- 1) Turn off the engine and check that the
cates overheating during driving: water pump belt and pulleys are not
damaged or slipping. If any abnormality
1) Turn off the air conditioner, if equipped.
is found, correct it.
2) Take the vehicle to a safe place and
2) Check the coolant level in the reservoir.
park.
If it is found to be lower than the “LOW”
3) Let the engine run at the normal idle
line, look for leaks at the radiator, water
speed for a few minutes until the indica-
pump, and radiator and heater hoses. If
tor is within the normal, acceptable tem-
you locate any leaks that may have
perature range between “H” and “C”.
caused the overheating, do not run the
engine until these problems have been
WARNING corrected.
79J007

If you see or hear escaping steam, 3) If you do not find a leak, carefully add
stop the vehicle in a safe place and coolant to the reservoir and then the WARNING
immediately turn off the engine to let radiator, if necessary. (Refer to “Engine • It is hazardous to remove the radia-
it cool. Do not open the hood when Coolant” in the “INSPECTION AND tor cap (or degassing tank cap for a
steam is present. When the steam MAINTENANCE” section.) diesel engine) when the water tem-
can no longer be seen or heard, open perature is high, because scalding
the hood to see if the coolant is still NOTE: fluid and steam may be blown out
boiling. If it is, you must wait until it If your engine overheats and you are under pressure. The cap should
stops boiling before you proceed. unsure what to do, contact your SUZUKI only be taken off when the coolant
dealer. temperature has lowered.
• To help prevent personal injury,
keep hands, tools and clothing
away from the engine cooling fan
and air-conditioner fan (if
equipped). These electric fans can
automatically turn on without warn-
ing.

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APPEARANCE CARE
Corrosion Prevention ......................................................... 9-1
Vehicle Cleaning ................................................................. 9-2

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Corrosion Prevention vehicle which are not well ventilated to wash off, an additional cleaner may be
permit quick drying. required. Be sure that any cleaner you use
It is important to take good care of your
is not harmful to painted surfaces and is
vehicle to protect it from corrosion. Listed This information illustrates the necessity of
specifically intended for your purposes.
below are instructions for how to maintain keeping your vehicle (particularly the
Follow the manufacturer’s directions when
your vehicle to prevent corrosion. Please underbody) as clean and dry as possible. It
using these special cleaners.
read and follow these instructions carefully. is equally important to repair any damage
to the paint or protective coatings as soon
Repair finish damage
Important Information About Corro- as possible.
Carefully examine your vehicle for damage
sion to the painted surfaces. Should you find
Common causes of corrosion
How to Help Prevent Corrosion any chips or scratches in the paint, touch
1) Accumulation of road salt, dirt, mois- Wash your vehicle frequently them up immediately to prevent corrosion
ture, or chemicals in hard-to-reach The best way to preserve the finish on your from starting. If the chips or scratches have
areas of the vehicle underbody or vehicle and to help avoid corrosion is to gone through to the bare metal, have a
frame. keep it clean with frequent washing. qualified body shop make the repair.
2) Chipping, scratches and any damage to Wash your vehicle at least once during the
treated or painted metal surfaces winter and once immediately after the win- Keep passenger and luggage compart-
resulting from minor accidents or abra- ter. Keep your vehicle, particularly the ments clean
sion by stones and gravel. underside, as clean and dry as possible. Moisture, dirt or mud can accumulate
If you frequently drive on salted roads, under the floor mats and may cause corro-
Environmental conditions which accel- your vehicle should be washed at least sion. Occasionally, check under these
erate corrosion once a month during the winter. If you live mats to ensure that this area is clean and
1) Road salt, dust control chemicals, sea near the ocean, your vehicle should be dry. More frequent checks are necessary if
air or industrial pollution will all acceler- washed at least once a month throughout the vehicle is used off road or in wet
ate the corrosion of metal. the year. weather.
2) High humidity will increase the rate of Certain cargos such as chemicals, fertiliz-
corrosion particularly when the tem- For washing instructions, refer to the “Vehi- ers, cleaners, salts, etc. are extremely cor-
perature range is just above the freez- cle Cleaning” section. rosive by nature. These products should
ing point. be transported in sealed containers. If a
3) Moisture in certain areas of a vehicle Remove foreign material deposits spill or leak does occur, clean and dry the
for an extended period of time may pro- Foreign material such as salts, chemicals, area immediately.
mote corrosion even though other body road oil or tar, tree sap, bird droppings and
sections may be completely dry. industrial fall-out may damage the finish of
4) High temperatures will cause an accel- your vehicle if it is left on painted surfaces.
erated rate of corrosion to parts of the Remove these types of deposits as quickly
as possible. If these deposits are difficult to

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Store your vehicle in a dry, well-venti- Vehicle Cleaning Cleaning the Interior
lated area
Do not park your vehicle in a damp, poorly Vinyl upholstery
ventilated area. If you often wash your Prepare a solution of soap or mild deter-
vehicle in the garage or if you frequently gent mixed with warm water. Apply the
drive it in when wet, your garage may be solution to the vinyl with a sponge or soft
damp. The high humidity in the garage cloth and let it soak for a few minutes to
may cause or accelerate corrosion. A wet loosen dirt.
vehicle may corrode even in a heated Rub the surface with a clean, damp cloth
garage if the ventilation is poor. to remove dirt and the soap solution. If
some dirt still remains on the surface,
repeat this procedure.
WARNING
Do not apply additional undercoating Fabric upholstery
or rust preventive coating on or Remove loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
around exhaust system components Using a mild soap solution, rub stained
such as the catalytic converter, 76G044S areas with a clean damp cloth. To remove
exhaust pipes, etc. A fire could be soap, rub the areas again with a cloth
started if the undercoating substance WARNING dampened with water. Repeat this until the
becomes overheated. stain is removed, or use a commercial fab-
When cleaning the interior or exterior ric cleaner for tougher stains. If you use a
of the vehicle, NEVER USE flammable fabric cleaner, carefully follow the manu-
solvents such as lacquer thinners, facturer’s instructions and precautions.
gasoline, benzene or cleaning materi-
als such as bleaches or strong
household detergents. The materials
could cause personal injury or dam-
age to the vehicle.

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Seat belts Instrument panel and console Cleaning the Exterior

Clean seat belts with a mild soap and Remove loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
water. Do not use bleach or dye on the Gently wipe dirt off with a tightly squeezed NOTICE
belts. They may weaken the fabric in the damp clean cloth. Repeat this until the dirt
belts. is removed. It is important that your vehicle be
kept clean and free from dirt. Failure
Vinyl floor mats NOTICE to keep your vehicle clean may result
Ordinary dirt can be removed from vinyl in fading of the paint or corrosion to
with water or mild soap. Use a brush to Do not use chemical products that various parts of the vehicle body.
help loosen dirt. After the dirt is loosened, contain silicon to wipe electrical
rinse the mat thoroughly with water and components such as the air condi- Caring for Aluminum Wheels
dry it in the shade. tioning system, audio, navigation NOTE:
system, or other switches. These will • Do not use an acidic or alkaline deter-
Carpets cause damage to the components. gent to wash aluminum wheels. These
Remove dirt and soil as much as possible types of detergent will cause permanent
with a vacuum cleaner. Using a mild soap spots, discoloration and cracks on fin-
solution, rub stained areas with a clean ished surfaces.
damp cloth. To remove soap, rub the areas • Do not use a bristle brush and soap con-
again with a cloth dampened with water. taining an abrasive material. These will
Repeat this until the stain is removed, or damage finished surfaces.
use a commercial carpet cleaner for
tougher stains. If you use a carpet cleaner,
carefully follow the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions and precautions.

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Washing When washing the vehicle, park it where

direct sunlight does not fall on it and follow NOTICE
the instructions below:
1) Flush the underside of body and wheel To avoid damage to the paint or plas-
housings with pressurized water to tic surface, do not wipe the dirt off
remove mud and debris. Use plenty of without ample water. Be sure to fol-
water. low above procedure.

NOTICE 3) Wash the entire exterior with a mild

detergent or car wash soap using a
When washing the vehicle: sponge or soft cloth. The sponge or
• Avoid directing steam or hot water cloth should be frequently soaked in the
of more than 80°C (176°F) on plas- soap solution.
tic parts.
• To avoid damaging engine compo- NOTICE
60B212S nents, do not use pressurized
water in the engine compartment. When using a commercial car wash
product, observe the cautions speci-
WARNING fied by the manufacturer. Never use
2) Rinse the body to loosen the dirt.
• Never attempt to wash and wax Remove dirt and mud from the body strong household detergents or
your vehicle with the engine run- exterior with running water. You may soaps.
ning. use a soft sponge or brush. Do not use
• When cleaning the underside of the hard materials which can scratch the 4) Once the dirt has been completely
body and fender, where there may paint or plastic. Remember that the removed, rinse off the detergent with
be sharp-edged parts, you should headlight covers or lenses are made of running water.
wear gloves and a long-sleeved plastic in many cases. 5) After rinsing, wipe off the vehicle body
shirt to protect your hands and with a wet chamois or cloth and allow it
arms from being cut. to dry in the shade.
• After washing your vehicle, care- 6) Check carefully for damage to painted
fully test the brakes before driving surfaces. If there is any damage,
to make sure they have maintained “touch-up” the damage following the
their normal effectiveness. procedure below:
1. Clean all damaged spots and allow
them to dry.

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2. Stir the paint and “touch-up” the Waxing

damaged spots lightly using a small
brush.
3. Allow the paint to dry completely.

NOTICE
If you use an automatic car wash,
make sure that your vehicle’s body
parts, such as spoilers, cannot be
damaged. If you are in doubt, consult
the car wash operator for advice.

60B211S

After washing the vehicle, waxing and pol-

ishing are recommended to further protect
and beautify the paint.
• Only use waxes and polishes of good
quality.
• When using waxes and polishes,
observe the precautions specified by the
manufacturers.

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Vehicle Identification .......................................................... 10-1

84MM01001

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Vehicle Identification The chassis and/or engine serial numbers Engine Serial Number
are used to register the vehicle. They are
Chassis Serial Number also used to assist your dealer when
ordering or referring to special service
EXAMPLE information. Whenever you have occasion
to consult your SUZUKI dealer, remember
to identify your vehicle with this number.
Should you find the number difficult to
read, you will also find it on the identifica-
tion plate.

60G128

The engine serial number is stamped on

74LHT1001
the cylinder block as shown in the illustra-
tion.
EXAMPLE

74LHT1002

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SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE:
Specifications are subject to change with- M/T: Manual transaxle
out notice. A/T: Automatic transaxle

ITEM: Dimensions UNIT: mm (in.)

Overall length 4265 (167.9)
Overall width 1695 (66.7)
Overall height 1685 (66.3)
Wheelbase 2740 (107.9)
Track Front 1480 (58.3)
Rear 1490 (58.7)
Ground clearance 185 (7.3)

ITEM: Mass (weight) UNIT: kg (lbs)

Curb mass (weight) 1155 - 1185 (2546 - 2612)
Gross vehicle mass (weight) rating M/T 1765 (3891)
A/T 1775 (3913)
Permissible maximum Axle Weight Front 820 (1808)
11
Rear 990 (2183)

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ITEM: Engine
Type K14B (DOHC)
Number of cylinders 4
Bore 73.0 mm (2.87 in.)
Stroke 82.0 mm (3.23 in.)
Piston displacement 1373 cm3
(1373 cc, 83.8 cu.in)
Compression ratio 11.0 : 1

ITEM: Electrical
Standard spark plug NGK LKR6F-10
Battery 12V 34B19L
Fuses See “INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE” section.

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ITEM: Lights WATTAGE BULB No.

Headlight 12V 60/55W H4
Turn signal light Front 12V 21W PY21W
Rear 12V 21W PY21W
Side turn signal light (on fender) 12V 5W WY5W
Side turn signal light (on outside rearview mirror) LED –
Position light 12V 5W W5W
LED –
Tail/brake light 12V 21/5W P21/5W
License plate light 12V 5W W5W
Reversing light 12V 16W W16W
Interior light (front) (center) 12V 10W –
Interior light (rear) 12V 10W –
Front fog light 12V 55W H11
High mount stop light 12V 5W W5W
LED –

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ITEM: Wheels and Tires

Tire size, front and rear 185/65R15 88H*1
Rim size 185/65R15 tire: 15X5 1/2J
Tire pressures For the specified tire pressure, see the Tire Information Label located
on the driver’s door lock pillar.
*1 If you cannot prepare a tire with the specified load index rate and speed symbol, prepare a tire with higher load index rate and speed
symbol.

ITEM: Capacities (approx.)

Coolant (including reservoir tank) M/T 3.6 L (6.3 lmp pt)
A/T 4.1 L (7.2 lmp pt)
Fuel tank 45 L (9.9 Imp gal)
Engine oil 3.1 L (5.5 Imp pt) (replacement with oil filter)
Transaxle oil M/T 2.6 L (4.5 Imp pt)
A/T 5.0 L (8.8 Imp pt)

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INDEX Brake System Warning Light ..............................................2-40

Brakes ...................................................................................7-17
Symbols Braking..................................................................................3-16
“AIR BAG” Light .................................................................. 2-42 Brightness Control...............................................................2-47
Numerics Bulb Replacement................................................................7-26
4-Speed Automatic Transaxle ............................................ 3-10 C
A Catalytic Converter ................................................................ 4-1
Accelerator Pedal .................................................................. 3-7 CD Player ..............................................................................5-15
Accessory Socket................................................................ 5-41 Center Seat Belt of 2nd Row Seat ......................................2-25
Adding Coolant .................................................................... 7-12 Central Door Locking System............................................... 2-3
Adjusting Seat Position ...................................................... 2-15 Changing Engine Oil and Filter............................................. 7-9
Adjusting Seat Position (for 2nd row seats) ..................... 2-17 Changing Wheels ................................................................... 8-5
Adjusting Seatbacks .................................................. 2-15, 2-17 Charging Light...................................................................... 2-42
Air Cleaner............................................................................ 7-13 Chassis Serial Number ........................................................ 10-1
Air Conditioning System.............................................. 5-1, 7-35 Child Restraint Systems......................................................2-27
All Seat Belts Except Center of 2nd Row Seat.................. 2-24 Child-Proof Locks (rear door) ............................................... 2-3
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .......................................... 3-17 Clock .....................................................................................2-52
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ................. 2-41 Clutch Pedal .................................................................. 3-7, 7-16
Anti-Theft Feature................................................................ 5-31 Coolant Level Check............................................................7-12
Armrest ................................................................................. 5-45 Coolant Replacement ..........................................................7-12
Assist Grips.......................................................................... 5-42 Corrosion Prevention ............................................................ 9-1
Audio System......................................................................... 5-7 Cup Holder and Storage Area ............................................. 5-43
Automatic Transaxle ........................................................... 3-10 D
Automatic Transaxle (AT) Fluid.......................................... 7-16 Daily Inspection Checklist..................................................... 3-1
Average fuel consumption......................................... 2-49, 2-51 Door Locks ............................................................................. 2-2
12
B Downshifting maximum allowable speeds .......................... 3-9
Battery .................................................................................. 7-22 Drive Belt ................................................................................ 7-7
Bottle holder......................................................................... 5-44 Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder................................................ 2-26
Brake Assist System ........................................................... 3-17 Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light ......................................2-42
Brake Fluid ........................................................................... 7-17 Driving on Hills....................................................................... 4-3
Brake Pedal ................................................................... 3-7, 7-18 Driving on Slippery Roads .................................................... 4-4

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Driving range........................................................................ 2-51 G

E Gasoline Engine ..................................................................... 1-1
Electric Power Steering Light............................................. 2-44 Gasoline/Ethanol blends ....................................................... 1-1
Electric Window Controls ................................................... 2-10 Gear Oil .................................................................................7-15
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................................. 2-23 Gear Oil Change ...................................................................7-15
Engine Coolant .................................................................... 7-11 Gear Oil Level Check ........................................................... 7-15
Engine Hood......................................................................... 5-38 Gearshift Lever....................................................................... 3-9
Engine Oil and Filter.............................................................. 7-7 Glove Box .............................................................................5-43
Engine Oil Consumption....................................................... 3-2 H
Engine Serial Number ......................................................... 10-1 Hazard Warning Switch .......................................................2-55
Exhaust Gas Warning............................................................ 3-1 Head Restraints........................................................... 2-16, 2-18
F Headlight Aiming..................................................................7-26
Floor Mats............................................................................. 5-46 Highway Driving ..................................................................... 4-3
Fluid Control Clutch ............................................................ 7-16 Horn....................................................................................... 2-58
Fluid Level Check ................................................................ 7-16 How the ABS Works.............................................................3-18
Folding Rear Seats .............................................................. 2-19 I
Footrest ................................................................................ 5-45 If the Engine is Flooded......................................................... 8-8
Frame Hooks ........................................................................ 5-47 If the Engine Overheats ......................................................... 8-9
Front Air Bags...................................................................... 2-33 If the Starter Does Not Operate............................................. 8-8
Front Fog Light Switch........................................................ 2-54 If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck .................................................... 4-5
Front Seat Back Pocket....................................................... 5-44 Ignition Key Reminder ........................................................... 2-2
Front Seats ........................................................................... 2-14 Ignition Switch........................................................................ 3-3
Fuel Filler Cap ...................................................................... 5-37 Immobilizer System ............................................................... 2-1
Fuel Gauge ........................................................................... 2-46 Immobilizer System Light....................................................2-43
Fuel Recommendation .......................................................... 1-1 Improving Fuel Economy ...................................................... 4-2
Full Wheel Cover.................................................................... 8-5 Information Display.............................................................. 2-48
Fuses .................................................................................... 7-23 Inside Rearview Mirror.........................................................2-13
Fuses in the Engine Compartment .................................... 7-23 Installation with a Lap Belt..................................................2-30
Fuses under the Dash Board.............................................. 7-25 Installation with Lap-Shoulder Seat Belts .........................2-30
Instantaneous fuel consumption........................................2-50
Instrument Cluster ...............................................................2-38

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Interior Light......................................................................... 7-27 Outside Rearview Mirrors....................................................2-13

Interior Light Switch ............................................................ 5-40 Outside Rearview Mirrors Folding Switch .........................2-14
iPod® ..................................................................................... 5-26 Overhead rear air conditioning system ............................... 5-3
J P
Jacking Instructions.............................................................. 8-2 Parking Brake .......................................................................7-19
Jump Starting Instructions ................................................... 8-6 Parking Brake Lever .............................................................. 3-5
K Pedal........................................................................................ 3-7
Keyless Entry System Transmitter ...................................... 2-5 Periodic Maintenance Schedule ........................................... 7-2
Keys ........................................................................................ 2-1 Pinching Prevention Function ............................................2-12
L Power-Assisted Brakes .......................................................3-17
Lap-Shoulder Belt................................................................ 2-23 R
Light Reminder Buzzer........................................................ 2-53 Radio .....................................................................................5-13
Lighting Control Lever ........................................................ 2-52 Radio Antenna........................................................................ 5-6
Lighting Operation............................................................... 2-53 Rear Seats.............................................................................2-16
Low Fuel Warning Light ...................................................... 2-44 Rear Window Wiper/Washer Switch...................................2-57
Luggage Box ........................................................................ 5-46 Refill with Oil and Check for Leaks ....................................7-11
M Refilling ................................................................................... 7-8
Main Beam (high beam) Indicator Light ............................ 2-45 Replace the Oil Filter ........................................................... 7-10
Maintenance Recommended under Severe Replacement of the Battery................................................... 2-6
Driving Conditions................................................................. 7-5 Running-in .............................................................................. 4-1
Maintenance Schedule .......................................................... 7-2 S
Malfunction Indicator Light................................................. 2-42 Seat Adjustment.......................................................... 2-14, 2-16
Manual Transaxle................................................................... 3-9 Seat Belt Hanger ..................................................................2-26
Mirrors .................................................................................. 2-13 Seat Belt Inspection.............................................................2-27
MP3/WMA/AAC Disc ............................................................ 5-18 Seat Belt Pretensioner System ...........................................2-30
O Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems ............................ 2-21
Odometer.............................................................................. 2-52 Selection of Coolant ............................................................7-11
Oil Level Check ...................................................................... 7-8 Shoulder Anchor Height Adjuster ......................................2-26
Oil Pressure Light................................................................ 2-41 Side Door Locks..................................................................... 2-2
Open Door Warning Light ................................................... 2-43 Spark Plugs ..........................................................................7-13
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................. 11-1

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Specified Fluid ..................................................................... 7-16 U

Specified Gear Oil................................................................ 7-15 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Socket..................................... 5-42
Specified Oil ........................................................................... 7-7 USB device ...........................................................................5-22
Speedometer ........................................................................ 2-45 Using the Transaxle ............................................................... 3-9
Starting a Cold and Warm Engine........................................ 3-8 V
Starting the Engine................................................................ 3-8 Vehicle Cleaning .................................................................... 9-2
Steering ................................................................................ 7-19 Vehicle Identification ........................................................... 10-1
Sun Visor .............................................................................. 5-39 Vehicle Loading...................................................................... 6-1
Supplemental Restraint System (air bags)........................ 2-32 W
T Walk-in Type Seats (for 2nd row seats) .............................2-17
Tachometer .......................................................................... 2-45 Warning and Indicator Lights ............................................. 2-40
Tailgate ................................................................................... 2-4 Warning and Indicator Messages .......................................3-16
Temperature Gauge............................................................. 2-46 Washing .................................................................................. 9-4
Theft Deterrent Alarm System .............................................. 2-7 Waxing .................................................................................... 9-5
Thermometer........................................................................ 2-48 Windows ............................................................................... 2-10
Tilt Steering Lock Lever ...................................................... 2-57 Windshield Washer .............................................................. 2-56
Tire Chains ............................................................................. 4-4 Windshield Washer Fluid ....................................................7-35
Tire Changing Tool ................................................................ 8-1 Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever .................................2-55
Tire Inspection ..................................................................... 7-20 Windshield Wipers ...............................................................2-56
Tire Rotation......................................................................... 7-21 Wiper and Washer Operation..............................................2-56
Tires ...................................................................................... 7-20 Wiper Blades ........................................................................7-31
To Raise the Vehicle with a Garage Jack ............................ 8-3
Towing .................................................................................... 8-7
Trailer Towing ........................................................................ 6-1
Transaxle selector position indicator
(for automatic transaxle vehicles)...................................... 2-49
Transaxle Warning Light..................................................... 2-43
Trip meter ............................................................................. 2-50
Turn Signal Control Lever................................................... 2-54
Turn Signal Indicators......................................................... 2-45
Turn Signal Operation ......................................................... 2-54

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No smoking, no naked flames, no sparks Battery acid

Shield eyes Note operating instructions

Keep away from children Explosive gas

Prepared by

July, 2015

Part No. 99011-60MK1-14E

Printed in Indonesia

TP212

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