Get Operating Your Vehicle Guide for Suzuki Baleno 4 Door First Generation (1995-2002)

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

68PM2-01E

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Exhaust gas warning .......................................................... 3-1

Daily inspection checklist .................................................. 3-1

Engine oil consumption ..................................................... 3-2

Ignition switch

(vehicle without keyless push start system) .................... 3-3

Engine switch

(vehicle with keyless push start system) .......................... 3-5

Keyless push start system (if equipped) .......................... 3-7

Parking brake lever ............................................................. 3-10

Pedal ..................................................................................... 3-12

Starting engine

(vehicle without keyless push start system) .................... 3-13

Starting engine

(vehicle with keyless push start system) .......................... 3-14

Using transaxle ................................................................... 3-18

Gearshift indicator .............................................................. 3-27

SHVS (Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki) (if equipped) .... 3-31

ENG A-STOP system (engine auto stop start system)

(if equipped) ......................................................................... 3-33

Adaptive cruise control system (if equipped) .................. 3-40

Cruise control (if equipped) ............................................... 3-51

Speed limiter (if equipped) ................................................. 3-53

Radar brake support system (if equipped) ....................... 3-55

Emergency stop signal (ESS) (if equipped) ...................... 3-72

Parking sensors (if equipped) ............................................ 3-73

Rearview camera (if equipped) .......................................... 3-79

Braking ................................................................................. 3-82

Electronic stability program (ESP

) .................................. 3-84

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ......................... 3-88

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Exhaust gas warning

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Daily inspection checklist

Before driving

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1) Check that windows, mirrors, lights and

reflectors are clean and unobstructed.

2) Visually check the tires for the following

points:

– the depth of the tread groove

– abnormal wear, cracks and damage

– loose wheel bolts

– existence of foreign material such as

nails, stones, etc.

Refer to “Tires” in “INSPECTION AND

MAINTENANCE” section for details.

3) Look for fluid and oil leakage.

WARNING

Avoid breathing exhaust gases.

Exhaust gases contain carbon mon-

oxide, a potentially lethal gas that is

colorless and odorless. Since carbon

monoxide is difficult to detect by

itself, take the following precautions

to help prevent carbon monoxide

from entering your vehicle.

• Do not leave the engine running in

garages or other confined areas.

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WARNING

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• 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, check

that 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 do so, check that the

sunroof (if equipped) and all win-

dows are closed, and the blower is

at high speed with the air intake

selector set to “FRESH AIR”.

• To allow proper operation of your

vehicle’s ventilation system, keep

the air inlet grill in front of the wind-

shield clear of snow, leaves or

other obstructions at all times.

• Keep the exhaust tailpipe area clear

of snow and other material to help

reduce the buildup of exhaust

gases under the vehicle. This is

particularly important when parked

in blizzard conditions.

• Have the exhaust system inspected

periodically for damage and leak-

age. Any damage or leakage

should be repaired immediately.

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NOTE:

It is normal for water to drip from the air

conditioning system after use.

4) Check that the hood is fully closed and

latched.

5) Check the headlights, turn signal lights,

brake lights and horn for proper opera-

tion.

6) Adjust the seat and head restraint.

7) Check the brake pedal and the parking

brake lever.

8) Adjust the mirrors.

9) Check that you and all passengers

have properly fastened your seat belts.

10)Check that all warning lights come on

as the ignition switch is turned to “ON”

position or the engine switch is pressed

to change the ignition mode to “ON”.

11)Check all gauges.

12)Check that the brake system warning

light turns off when the parking brake is

released.

Once a week, or each time you fill your fuel

tank, perform the following under-hood

checks:

1) Engine oil level

2) Coolant level

3) Brake fluid level

4) Battery solution level

5) Windshield washer fluid level

6) Hood latch operation

Pull the hood release handle inside the

vehicle. Check that you cannot open

the hood all the way without releasing

the secondary latch. Close the hood

securely after checking for proper latch

operation. See the item “All latches,

hinges and locks” of “Chassis, body

and others” in “Maintenance schedule”

in “INSPECTION AND MAINTE-

NANCE” section for lubrication sched-

ule.

Once a month, or each time you fill your

fuel tank, check the tire pressure using a

tire pressure gauge. Also check the tire

pressure of the spare tire.

Engine oil consumption

It is normal for the engine to consume

some engine oil during normal vehicle

operation.

The amount of engine oil consumption

depends on viscosity and quality of the oil

and your driving conditions.

More oil is consumed during high-speed

driving and when there is frequent acceler-

ation and deceleration. Under high loads,

your engine also will consume more oil.

A new engine also consumes more oil,

since its pistons, piston rings and cylinder

walls have not yet become conditioned.

New engines reach the normal level of oil

consumption only after approximately

5000 km (3000 miles) driving.

Oil consumption:

Max. 1.0 L per 1000 km

(1 Qt. per 600 miles)

When judging the amount of oil consump-

tion, note that the oil may become diluted

and it is difficult to judge the accurate oil

level.

As an example, if a vehicle is used for

repeated short trips, and consumes a nor-

mal amount of oil, the dipstick may not

show any drop in the oil level at all, even

after 1000 km (600 miles) or more of driv-

ing. This is because the oil gradually

becomes diluted with fuel or moisture,

WARNING

Check that the hood is fully closed

and latched before driving. If it is not,

it can fly up unexpectedly during

driving, obstructing your view and

resulting in an accident.

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making it appear that the oil level has not

changed.

You should also be aware that the diluting

ingredients evaporate out when the vehicle

is subsequently driven at high speeds,

such as on an expressway, making it

appear that oil is excessively consumed

after high-speed driving.

Ignition switch

(vehicle without keyless push

start system)

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The ignition switch has the following four

positions:

LOCK

This is the normal parking position. It is the

only position in which the key can be

removed.

WARNING

To avoid possible injury, do not oper-

ate controls by reaching through the

steering wheel.

EXAMPLE

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Manual transaxle

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• Manual transaxle vehicles

You must push in the key to turn it to

“LOCK” position. It locks the ignition, and

prevents normal use of the steering

wheel after the key is removed.

• Automatic transaxle or CVT vehicles

The gearshift lever must be in “P” (Park)

position to turn the key to “LOCK” posi-

tion. It locks the ignition and 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.

ACC

Accessories such as the radio can oper-

ate, but the engine is off.

This is the normal operating position. All

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.

Ignition key reminder (if equipped)

A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind

you to remove the ignition key if it is in the

ignition switch when the driver’s door is

opened.

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Turn to “LOCK”

Push

WARNING

• Never return the ignition switch to

“LOCK” position and remove the

ignition key while the vehicle is

moving. The steering wheel will

lock and you will not be able to

steer the vehicle.

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Engine switch

(vehicle with keyless push

start system)

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LOCK (OFF)

This mode is for parking the vehicle. When

this mode is selected by pressing the

engine switch and then any door (including

the tailgate) is opened or closed, the steer-

ing will be locked automatically.

ACC

Press the engine switch to select this igni-

tion mode to use such electric equipment

as the audio system, outside rearview mir-

rors and accessory socket with the engine

off. When this position is selected, the

information display in the instrument clus-

ter shows the following message: “ACC”

IGNITION SWITCH POSITION. Refer to

“Information display” in “BEFORE DRIV-

ING” section for details.

• With the engine off

You can use such electric equipment as

the power windows and wipers with the

engine off. When this ignition mode is

selected by pressing the engine switch,

the information display in the instrument

cluster shows the following message:

“ON” IGNITION SWITCH POSITION.

• With the engine on

All electric equipment is operational. The

vehicle can be driven when you have

selected this ignition mode by pressing

the engine switch.

WARNING

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• Always return the ignition switch to

“LOCK” position and remove the

ignition key when leaving the vehi-

cle even only for a short time. Also

do not leave children alone in a

parked vehicle. Unattended chil-

dren could cause accidental move-

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.

NOTICE

• Do not use the starter motor for

more than 12 seconds at a time. If

the engine does not start, wait 15

seconds before trying again. If the

engine does not start after several

attempts, check the fuel and igni-

tion systems or consult your

SUZUKI dealer.

• Do not leave the ignition switch in

“ON” position if the engine is not

running as the battery will dis-

charge.

EXAMPLE

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START

Manual transaxle – Provided you have the

keyless push start system remote control-

ler with you, the engine automatically

starts when you press the engine switch to

select this ignition mode after shifting to

“N” (Neutral) and depressing the brake and

clutch pedals.

Automatic transaxle or CVT – Provided

you have the keyless push start system

remote controller with you, the engine

automatically starts when you press the

engine switch to select this ignition mode

after placing the gearshift lever in “P” posi-

tion and depressing the brake pedal. (If

you need to re-start the engine while the

vehicle is moving, shift into “N”.)

NOTE:

You do not need to keep the engine switch

pressed to start the engine.

NOTE:

In the presence of strong radio signals or

noise, you may not be able to change the

ignition mode to “ACC” or “ON” or to start

the engine using the engine switch. In this

case, the information display in the instru-

ment cluster will show the following mes-

sage: KEY FOB NOT DETECTED.

Unreleased steering lock warning

If the steering lock remains engaged when

you press the engine switch to change the

ignition mode to “ON”, the information dis-

play in the instrument cluster shows the

message: “TRN. STEERING WHEEL TO

RELEASE LOCK”. Refer to “Information

display” in “BEFORE DRIVING” section for

details.

NOTE:

The steering lock may not be released if

some load is acting on the steering wheel.

If this happens, turn the steering wheel to

the right or left to relieve it from the load

before you press the engine switch again

to change to the desired ignition mode.

NOTICE

Do not leave the engine switch in

“ACC” or “ON” mode when the

engine is not running. Avoid using

the radio or other electric accesso-

ries for a long time when the engine

switch is in “ACC” or “ON” mode

when the engine is not running, oth-

erwise the battery may discharge.

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Keyless push start system

(if equipped)

Provided the keyless push start system

remote controller is within the interior work-

able area (refer to the related explanation

in this section), you can use the engine

switch for starting the engine and selecting

an ignition mode (“ACC” or “ON”). In addi-

tion, the following functions can be used:

• Keyless entry function. Refer to “Keyless

push start system remote controller /

keyless entry system transmitter” in

“BEFORE DRIVING” section for details.

• Locking and unlocking doors (including

the tailgate) using a request switch.

Refer to “Keyless push start system

remote controller / keyless entry system

transmitter” in “BEFORE DRIVING” sec-

tion for details.

• Immobilizer (anti-theft) function. Refer to

“Immobilizer system” in “BEFORE DRIV-

ING” section for details.

Engine switch illumination

The engine switch is illuminated (lit) in the

following situations:

• When the engine is off and the driver’s

door is open, or for 15 seconds after the

driver’s door is closed. The illumination

will fade out after 15 seconds passed.

• When the engine is off and the position

lights are on. The illumination will go out

when the position lights are turned off.

• When the engine is on and the position

lights and/or the headlights are on. The

illumination will go out when the position

lights and/or the headlights are turned

off.

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NOTE:

To save the battery, the illumination will be

automatically turned off when both of the

following conditions are simultaneously

met:

• The headlights and position lights are

turned off.

• 15 minutes has elapsed since opening

the driver’s door.

Selection of ignition modes

Press the engine switch to select “ACC” or

“ON” mode as follows when you use an

electric accessory or check the operation

of instruments without running the engine.

1) Bring the keyless push start system

remote controller with you and sit in the

driver’s seat.

2) Manual transaxle – Without depressing

the clutch pedal, press the engine

switch (1).

Automatic transaxle or CVT – Without

depressing the brake pedal, press the

engine switch (1).

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Every time you press the engine switch,

the ignition mode changes as follows.

Manual transaxle

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Automatic transaxle or CVT

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NOTE:

• Automatic transaxle or CVT – If the

gearshift lever is in any position other

than “P”, or if the knob button is pushed

when the gearshift lever is in “P” position

the ignition mode cannot be returned to

“LOCK” (OFF).

• When selecting the ignition modes, the

information display in the instrument

cluster shows certain messages. Refer

to “Information display” in “BEFORE

DRIVING” section for details.

If the master warning indicator light

blinks and the ignition modes cannot

be selected

Your keyless push start system remote con-

troller may not be sensed as being within the

interior workable area (refer to the related

explanation in this section). Try again after

checking that you have the remote controller

with you. If the ignition modes still cannot be

selected, the battery of the remote controller

may be discharged. To select an ignition

mode, you must then use the following

method:

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1) Without depressing the brake pedal

and the clutch pedal, push the engine

switch (1).

2) The master warning indicator light in

the instrument cluster blinks and the

message “PLACE KEY FOB ON

START SWITCH” appears on the infor-

mation display within about 10 sec-

onds. Touch the engine switch with

“LOCK” button of remote controller (2)

for about 2 seconds.

(OFF)

(Audio equipment)

(OFF)

ONACCLOCK

(Audio equipment)

Gearshift lever in a

position other than

Gearshift

lever in

(1)

(2)

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NOTE:

• If you still cannot select the ignition

modes, there may be some problem with

the keyless push start system. Contact

an authorized SUZUKI dealer for an

inspection of the system.

• The immobilizer/keyless push start sys-

tem warning light will come on for about

5 seconds while the master warning indi-

cator light is blinking. In addition, the

information display in the instrument

cluster will show a message during this

time. Refer to “Information display” in

“BEFORE DRIVING” section for details.

• You may customize the system to cause

the interior buzzer to sound once for

warning that remote controller is out of

sensing range. To incorporate this cus-

tomization, please contact an authorized

SUZUKI dealer.

• If the battery of the remote controller is

about to become completely discharged,

the corresponding message will appear

on the information display when you

press the engine switch to change the

ignition mode to “ON”. Refer to “Informa-

tion display” in “BEFORE DRIVING” sec-

tion for details. For details on replacing

the battery, refer to “Keyless push start

system remote controller / keyless entry

system transmitter” in “BEFORE DRIV-

ING” section.

REMOTE CONTROLLER OUTSIDE

warning

When either of the conditions described

below is met, the system issues a

REMOTE CONTROLLER OUTSIDE warn-

ing by sounding the interior and exterior

buzzers. At the same time, the immobi-

lizer/keyless push start system warning

light comes on and the master warning

indicator light blinks.

• Any door is opened and then closed

while the remote controller is not inside

the vehicle and the engine is running or

the ignition mode has been changed to

“ACC” or “ON” by pressing the engine

switch.

• The remote controller is not inside the

vehicle when you attempt to start the

engine after changing the ignition mode

to “ACC” or “ON” by pressing the engine

switch.

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(1) Immobilizer/keyless push start sys-

tem warning light (blinks)

(2) Master warning indicator light (blinks)

NOTE:

• If the warning is given, locate the remote

controller as soon as possible.

• Any attempt to start the engine will fail

while the warning is active. The mes-

sage appearing on the information dis-

play in the instrument cluster will also

indicate this condition. Refer to “Informa-

tion display” in “BEFORE DRIVING” sec-

tion for details.

• Normally, the immobilizer/keyless push

start system warning light should go out

and the master warning indicator light

should stop blinking shortly after the

remote controller is brought back inside

the vehicle. If they remain lit and blinking,

change the ignition mode to “LOCK” (OFF)

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by pressing the engine switch and then

perform the engine starting operation.

Refer to “Starting engine (vehicle with key-

less push start system)” in this section.

• Always keep the remote controller with

you as the driver.

Interior workable area for engine

starting

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(1) Interior workable area

The interior workable area is defined as all

the interior spaces except for the space

above the instrument panel.

NOTE:

• Even when the remote controller is in the

interior workable area, if it is in any of the

following conditions, you may not be

able to start the engine or select the igni-

tion modes, and the REMOTE CON-

TROLLER OUTSIDE warning may be

given.

–The remote controller’s battery is low.

–The remote controller is affected by

strong radio signals or noise.

–The remote controller is in contact with

or covered by a metallic object.

–The remote controller is in stowage

such as the glove box or a door

pocket.

–The remote controller is in the sun visor

pocket or on the floor.

• Even when the remote controller is out-

side the interior workable area, if it is in

any of the following conditions, you may

be able to start the engine or select the

ignition mode. The REMOTE CON-

TROLLER OUTSIDE warning may not

be given at that time.

–The remote controller is outside the

vehicle but very close to a door.

–The remote controller is on the instru-

ment panel.

Parking brake lever

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(1) To set

(2) To release

(3) To release

The parking brake lever is located between

the seats. To set the parking brake, hold

the brake pedal down and pull the parking

brake lever all the way up. To release the

parking brake, hold the brake pedal down,

pull up slightly on the parking brake lever,

push the button on the end of the lever

with your thumb, and lower the lever to its

original position.

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(2)

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For automatic transaxle or CVT vehicles,

always set the parking brake before mov-

ing the gearshift lever to “P” (PARK) posi-

tion. If you park on an incline and shift into

“P” before setting the parking brake, the

weight of the vehicle may make it difficult

to shift out of “P” when you are ready to

drive the vehicle.

When preparing to drive the vehicle, move

the gearshift lever out of “P” position

before releasing the parking brake.

Parking brake reminder buzzer

A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind

you to release the parking brake if you

start the vehicle without releasing the park-

ing brake. Check that the parking brake is

fully released and the brake system warn-

ing light turns off.

WARNING

• Never drive your vehicle with the

parking brake on: rear brake effec-

tiveness can be reduced from over-

heating, brake life may be

shortened, or permanent brake

damage may result.

• If the parking brake does not hold

the vehicle securely or does not

fully release, have your vehicle

inspected immediately by an autho-

rized SUZUKI dealer.

WARNING

Always set the parking brake fully

before leaving your vehicle or it may

move, causing injury or damage.

When parking, make sure the gear-

shift lever for manual transaxle vehi-

cles is in 1st gear or “R” (Reverse)

and the gearshift lever for automatic

transaxle or CVT vehicles is in “P”

(Park). Remember, even though the

transaxle is in gear or in Park, you

must set the parking brake fully.

WARNING

When parking the vehicle in

extremely cold weather, the following

procedure should be used:

1) Set the parking brake.

2) Manual transaxle – turn off the

engine, then shift into reverse or

first gear.

Automatic transaxle or CVT – 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,

first set the parking brake, and

then remove the wheel chocks.

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Pedal

Manual transaxle

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Automatic transaxle or CVT

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Clutch pedal (1)

A clutch pedal is used to disengage the

drive to the wheels when starting the

engine, stopping, or shifting the gearshift

lever. Depressing the pedal disengages

the clutch.

Brake pedal (2)

Your SUZUKI vehicle is equipped with front

and rear disc brakes. Depressing a brake

pedal applies both sets of brakes.

You may hear occasional brake squeal

when you apply the brakes. This is a nor-

mal condition caused by environmental

factors such as cold, wet, snow, etc.

Accelerator pedal (3)

An accelerator pedal controls the speed of

the engine. Depressing the accelerator

pedal increases power output and speed.

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(3)

EXAMPLE

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(2)

EXAMPLE

WARNING

Do not drive with your foot resting on

the clutch pedal. It could result in

excessive clutch wear, clutch dam-

age, or unexpected loss of engine

braking.

WARNING

If brake squeal is excessive and

occurs each time the brakes are

applied, you should have the brakes

checked by your SUZUKI dealer.

WARNING

Do not apply brakes continuously or

rest your foot on the brake pedal.

This will result in overheating of the

brakes which could cause unpredict-

able braking action, longer stopping

distances, or permanent brake dam-

age.

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Starting engine

(vehicle without keyless push

start system)

Before starting engine

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1) Check that the parking brake is set fully.

2) Manual transaxle – Shift into “N” (Neu-

tral) and depress the clutch pedal all

the way to the floor. Hold the clutch

pedal while starting the engine.

Automatic transaxle or CVT – If the

gearshift lever is not in “P” (Park) posi-

tion, shift into “P” (Park). (If you need to

re-start the engine while the vehicle is

moving, shift into “N”.)

NOTE:

Automatic transaxle or CVT 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.

Starting a cold and warm engine

With your foot taken off the accelerator

pedal, crank the engine by turning the igni-

tion key to “START”. Release the key when

the engine starts.

If the engine does not start after 12 sec-

onds of cranking, wait about 15 seconds,

and then press down the accelerator pedal

to 1/3 full of capacity and try cranking the

engine again. Release the key and accel-

erator pedal when the engine starts.

If the engine still does not start, try holding

the accelerator pedal all the way to the

floor while cranking. This should clear the

engine if it is flooded.

CVT

WARNING

Check that the parking brake is set

fully and the transaxle is in Neutral

(or Park for vehicles with an auto-

matic transaxle or CVT) 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 does not start on the first

try, wait about 15 seconds before

trying again.

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Caution when stopping the engine with

turbocharger

When stopping the engine after climbing or

high speed driving, let the engine idle for

about one minute or more (if it is not pro-

hibited) to cool down the turbocharger and

engine oil. This is to prevent the engine oil

from over-deteriorating. Deteriorated

engine oil will damage the bearings of the

turbocharger.

Starting engine

(vehicle with keyless push

start system)

Before starting engine

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1) Check that the parking brake is set fully.

2) Manual transaxle – Shift to “N” (Neutral)

and fully depress the clutch pedal. Hold

the clutch and brake pedals fully

depressed.

Automatic transaxle or CVT – If the

gearshift lever is not in “P” (Park) posi-

tion, shift it to “P”. Hold the brake pedal

fully depressed.

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3) The “PUSH START SWITCH” message

will appear on the information display in

the instrument cluster. Push the engine

switch (1). When the engine is started,

the starter motor will automatically stop.

CVT

WARNING

Check that the parking brake is set

fully and the transaxle is in Neutral

(or Park for vehicles with an auto-

matic transaxle or CVT) before

attempting to start the engine.

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NOTE:

• You do not need to keep the engine

switch pressed to start the engine.

• The engine of a manual transaxle vehi-

cle will not start unless the clutch pedal

is depressed.

• Automatic transaxle or CVT vehicles

have a starter interlock device which is

designed to keep the starter from operat-

ing if the transaxle is in any of the drive

positions.

• During the engine starting procedure,

messages on the information display will

help you. Refer to “Information display”

in “BEFORE DRIVING” section for

details.

• You should turn off such loads as the

headlights and air conditioning system to

facilitate starting of the engine.

• Even if you fail to start the engine, the

starter motor will stop turning automati-

cally after a short time. After the starter

motor has stopped or if there is some

problem with the system, the starter

motor will rotate only while the engine

switch is being pressed.

Stopping engine

• Depress the engine switch to stop the

engine after the vehicle stopped com-

pletely.

• In case of emergency, you can stop the

engine by quickly pushing the engine

switch more than 3 times, or pushing

and holding the engine switch for more

than 2 seconds while the vehicle is in

motion.

NOTE:

Except in cases of emergency, do not stop

the engine while the vehicle is in motion.

The steering and braking operation will

require more effort when the engine is

stopped.

Refer to “Braking” in this section.

• If the engine remains stopped for while

after it was stopped unexpectedly or was

raced before stopping, a clicking sound

may be heard from around the engine

when it is restarted. This is not a mal-

function. Always let the engine idle

before stopping it.

Starting a cold and warm engine

With your foot taken off the accelerator

pedal, crank the engine by pressing the

engine switch to change the ignition mode

to “START”.

NOTICE

• Do not depress the accelerator

during the engine starting proce-

dure.

• If the engine does not respond

when you try to start it with the

engine switch or if the engine

switch repeats cycling through

“LOCK” (OFF) - “ACC” - “ON”

mode, the vehicle battery may be

discharged. Check the voltage of

the vehicle battery before trying

again.

NOTICE

If you stop the engine while the vehi-

cle is in motion, the automatic tran-

saxle or CVT may be damaged.

Avoid stopping the engine while driv-

ing.

NOTICE

Do not crank the engine for more

than 12 seconds at a time.

If the engine does not start on the

first try, wait about 15 seconds before

trying again.

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After pressing the engine switch to change

the ignition mode to “START”, the starter

cranks the engine for about 12 seconds

before it can start the engine. If the engine

fails to start at the first attempt, wait about

15 seconds, and then try again while keep-

ing the engine switch pressed while press-

ing down the accelerator pedal 1/3 of full

capacity. Release the accelerator pedal

when the engine starts.

If the engine still does not start, try holding

the accelerator pedal all the way to the

floor while cranking. This should clear the

engine if it is flooded.

If you are unable to start the engine using

this procedure, consult your SUZUKI

dealer.

Caution when stopping the engine with

turbocharger

When stopping the engine after climbing or

high speed driving, let the engine idle for

about one minute or more (if it is not pro-

hibited) to cool down the turbocharger and

engine oil. This is to prevent the engine oil

from over-deteriorating. Deteriorated

engine oil will damage the bearings of the

turbocharger.

If the master warning indicator light

blinks and the engine cannot be started

Your keyless push start system remote

controller may not be sensed as being

within the interior workable area. Try again

after checking that you have the remote

controller with you. If the engine still can-

not be started, the battery of the remote

controller may be discharged. To start the

engine, use the following method:

58MST0302

1) Check that the parking brake is set fully.

2) Manual transaxle – Shift to “N” (Neutral)

and fully depress the clutch pedal. Hold

the clutch and brake pedals fully

depressed.

Automatic transaxle or CVT – If the

gearshift lever is not in “P” (Park) posi-

tion, shift it to “P”. Hold the brake pedal

fully depressed.

3) “PUSH START SWITCH.” message will

appear on the information display in the

instrument cluster. Press the engine

switch (1).

4) The master warning indicator light in

the instrument cluster blinks within

about 10 seconds. Touch the engine

switch with “LOCK” button of remote

controller (2) for about 2 seconds.

(1)

(2)

EXAMPLE

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NOTE:

• If you still cannot start the engine after

several attempts using the above

method, there may be a problem else-

where, such as a low battery. Contact

your SUZUKI dealer for inspection.

• The immobilizer/keyless push start sys-

tem warning light will come on for about

5 seconds while the master warning indi-

cator light is blinking. In addition, the

information display will show a certain

message during this time. Refer to

“Information display” in “BEFORE DRIV-

ING” section for details.

• You may customize the system to cause

the interior buzzer to sound once for

warning that remote controller is out of

sensing range. Please contact an autho-

rized SUZUKI dealer for the customiza-

tion.

• If the battery of the remote controller is

about to become completely discharged,

the corresponding message will appear

on the information display when you

press the engine switch to change the

ignition mode to “ON”. For details on

replacing the battery, refer to “Keyless

push start system remote controller /

keyless entry system transmitter” in

“BEFORE DRIVING” section.

Returning ignition mode to “LOCK”

(OFF)

Automatic transaxle or CVT – To ensure

safety, the ignition mode can be returned

to “LOCK” (OFF) by pressing the engine

switch only when the gearshift lever is

placed in “P” position without pressing the

knob button.

NOTE:

In the case of an automatic transaxle or

CVT, the ignition mode cannot be returned

to “LOCK” (OFF) position if the gearshift

lever is in any other position than “P”.

Certain problems such as a fault in engine

system may prevent the engine switch

from going back to “LOCK” (OFF) mode. If

this happens, have the vehicle inspected

by an authorized SUZUKI dealer after

doing the following:

• Lock the doors using the key to prevent

theft. (The request switches and the key-

less push start system remote controller

cannot be used to lock them.)

• Disconnect the negative cable from the

battery to prevent discharge.

“LOCK” (OFF) mode reminder buzzer

If the driver’s door is opened without

returning the ignition mode to “LOCK”

(OFF) by pressing the engine switch, a

buzzer sounds to warn you of this state.

• If you open the driver’s door after press-

ing the engine switch to change the igni-

tion mode to “ACC”, the interior buzzer

beeps intermittently.

• The buzzer will stop sounding if you then

push the engine switch twice, thus bring-

ing it back the ignition mode to “LOCK”

(OFF).

NOTE:

Whenever you leave the vehicle, check

that you have returned the ignition mode to

“LOCK” (OFF) using the engine switch and

then lock the doors. Without returning the

ignition mode to “LOCK” (OFF), you can-

not use a request switch or keyless push

start system remote controller to lock the

doors.

Steering lock warning buzzer

If the steering lock fails to engage due to a

fault in the system when the ignition mode

is turned to “LOCK” (OFF) by pressing the

engine switch and any door (including the

tailgate) is opened or closed, the interior

buzzer will warn you of this condition with

repeated short beeps. If this happens,

have the vehicle inspected by an autho-

rized SUZUKI dealer.

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Using transaxle

Manual transaxle

79MH0303

Starting off

To start off, depress the clutch pedal all the

way to the floor and shift into 1st gear.

After releasing the parking brake, gradually

release the clutch. When you hear a

change in the engine’s sound, slowly press

the accelerator while continuing to gradu-

ally release the clutch.

Shifting

All forward gears are synchronized and

provide quiet and easy shifting. Always

depress the clutch pedal all the way to the

floor before shifting gears. Keep the

engine speed from rising into the red zone

of the tachometer.

Downshifting maximum allowable

speeds

For K10C engine models

For K12C engine models

*NOTE:

You may not accelerate to the maximum

allowable speed because of the driving sit-

uation and/or the vehicle condition.

EXAMPLE

Downshifting km/h (mph)

2nd to 1st 45 (28)

3rd to 2nd 85 (53)

4th to 3rd 135 (84)

5th to 4th 190 (118)*

Downshifting km/h (mph)

2nd to 1st 45 (28)

3rd to 2nd 85 (53)

4th to 3rd 130 (81)

5th to 4th 180 (112)*

NOTICE

Do not downshift to a lower gear at

the speed faster than the maximum

allowable speeds for the next lower

speed, or severe engine damage can

result.

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6-Speed automatic transaxle

Gearshift lever

71LS10302

The gearshift lever is designed so that it

cannot be shifted out of “P” position unless

the ignition switch is in “ON” position or the

ignition mode is “ON” and the brake pedal

is depressed.

Use the gearshift lever positions as fol-

lows:

P (Park)

Use this position to lock the transaxle

when the vehicle is parked or when start-

ing the engine. Shift into Park only when

the vehicle is completely stationary.

R (Reverse)

Use this position to reverse the vehicle

from stop. Make sure that vehicle is com-

pletely stationary before shifting into

Reverse.

N (Neutral)

Use this position for starting the engine if

the engine stalls and you need to restart it

while the vehicle is moving. You may also

shift into Neutral and depress the brake

pedal to hold the vehicle stationary during

idling.

D (Drive)

Use this position for all normal driving.

With the gearshift lever in “D” range you

can get an automatic downshift by press-

ing the accelerator pedal. The higher the

vehicle speed is, the more you need to

press the accelerator pedal to get a down-

shift.

WARNING

• Reduce your speed and downshift

to a lower gear before going down

a long or steep hill. A lower gear

will allow the engine to provide

braking. Avoid riding the brakes or

they may overheat, resulting in

brake failure.

• When driving on slippery roads,

slow down before downshifting.

Excessive and/or sudden changes

in engine speed may cause loss of

traction, which could cause you to

lose control.

NOTICE

Check that the vehicle is completely

stationary before you shift into

reverse.

NOTICE

• To help avoid clutch damage, do

not use the clutch pedal as a foot-

rest while driving or use the clutch

to keep the vehicle stationary on a

slope. Depress the clutch fully

when shifting.

• When shifting or starting off, do not

race the engine. Racing the engine

can shorten engine life and cause

negative effect to smooth shifting.

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M (manual mode)

Use this position for driving in the manual

mode.

Refer to “Manual mode” later in this section

for details on how to use the manual mode.

The gearshift lever has a lock mechanism

to help prevent accidental shifting. Shift the

gearshift lever as follows:

54P010311

(1) knob button

WARNING

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.

Shift with the knob button

pushed in and the brake pedal

depressed.

Shift with the knob button

pushed in.

Shift without the knob button

pushed in.

(1)

EXAMPLE

NOTICE

• Do not shift the gearshift lever into

“R” while moving forward, or the

transaxle may be damaged. If you

shift into “R” when the vehicle

speed is over 11 km/h (7 mph), the

transaxle will not shift into reverse.

• Be sure to take the following pre-

cautions to help avoid damage to

the automatic transaxle:

– Make sure that the vehicle is

completely stationary before

shifting into “P” or “R”.

– Do not shift from “P” or “N” to

“R”, “D” or “M” when the engine

is running above idle speed.

– Do not rev the engine with the

transaxle in a drive position (“R”,

“D” or “M”) and the front wheels

not moving.

– Do not use the accelerator to

hold the vehicle on a hill. Use the

vehicle’s brakes.

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NOTE:

• Always shift the gearshift lever without

pushing in the knob button except when

you shift from “P” to “R”, from “D” to “M”,

from “N” to “R” or from “R” to “P”. If you

always push in the knob button when

shifting the gearshift lever, you could

shift into “P”, “R” or “M” by mistake.

• If driver’s or passenger’s knee hits the

gearshift lever while driving, the lever

could move and the gear could be

changed unexpectedly.

Manual mode

The automatic transaxle can shift gears

automatically. When using the manual

mode, you can shift gears in the same

manner as conventional manual transaxle.

To use the manual mode, shift the gearshift

lever from “D” to “M”.

71LS10304

68PM00305

(1) Manual mode indicator

(2) Gear position

The information display shows the manual

mode indicator and the current gear posi-

tion.

NOTE:

• The indicated gear position on the infor-

mation display when you shift from “D” to

“M” is the gear position that was

selected automatically when the gear-

shift lever was in “D”.

• You can change to the manual mode

temporarily by pulling the shift paddle on

the steering wheel toward you when the

gearshift lever is in “D”.

Shifting in the manual mode

You can shift gears from 1st to 6th depend-

ing on driving speed.

NOTE:

• When the engine is revved, the gear is

shifted up automatically to prevent dam-

age to the engine and the transaxle.

• When the driving speed becomes slow,

the gear shifts down automatically, and

when the vehicle stops, the gear position

will be in 1st gear without shifting the

gearshift lever.

• If you depress the accelerator pedal a

certain amount, the gear shifts down

automatically even if the gearshift lever

is in the manual mode.

(1)(1)(2) (2)

EXAMPLE

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NOTE:

When you change gear, sometimes the

transaxle may not shift to the desired gear

but a buzzer sounds instead. This is to

maintain good drivability and to protect the

transaxle.

Using the shift paddle

68PM00306

To shift up, pull “+” side shift paddle,

located on right side of the steering wheel,

toward you. When you release your finger

from the switch, the switch will return to the

original position.

To shift down, pull “–” side shift paddle,

located on left side of the steering wheel,

toward you. When you release your finger

from the switch, the switch will return to the

original position.

NOTE:

• To shift gears continuously, release your

finger from the shift paddle, then pull the

shift paddle again. You cannot shift

gears continuously while holding the

shift paddle toward you.

• When you pull the both “+” and “–” shift

paddle simultaneously, the gear may not

shift.

Canceling the manual mode

To cancel the manual mode, shift the gear-

shift lever from “M” to “D”.

Temporary manual mode

Pull the shift paddle toward you when driv-

ing with the gearshift lever in “D”. The

information display shows the manual

mode indicator and the current gear posi-

tion.

68PM00305

(1) Manual mode indicator

(2) Gear position

The temporary manual mode will be can-

celed automatically in the following situa-

tions.

• When you press and hold the accelera-

tor pedal for a certain period of time with-

out shifting gears.

• When driving speed becomes slow.

(1)(1)(2) (2)

EXAMPLE

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If you cannot shift automatic tran-

saxle gearshift lever out of “P”

(PARK)

Left hand drive vehicle

71LS10310

The automatic transaxle vehicles have an

electrically operated park-lock feature. If

the vehicle’s battery is discharged, or there

is some other electrical failure, the auto-

matic transaxle cannot be shifted out of

Park in the normal way. Jump starting may

correct the condition. If not, follow the pro-

cedure described below. This procedure

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 “ON” or “ACC”

position, or the ignition mode is “ON” or

“ACC”.

4) Remove the cover (1) over the button.

5) With the release button (1) pushed by

the key or the flat end rod, push the

knob button (2) and shift the gearshift

lever to the desired position.

This procedure is for emergency use only.

If repeated use of this procedure is neces-

sary, or the procedure does not work as

described, take the vehicle to your dealer

for repair.

Right hand drive vehicle

71LS10311

The automatic transaxle vehicles have an

electrically operated parklock feature. If the

vehicle’s battery is discharged, or there is

some other electrical failure, the automatic

transaxle cannot be shifted out of Park in

the normal way. Jump starting may correct

the condition. If not, follow the procedure

described below. This procedure will per-

mit shifting the transaxle out of Park.

(1)

(2)

(1)

(2)

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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 “ON” or “ACC”

position, or the ignition mode is “ON” or

“ACC”.

4) With the release button (1) pushed,

push the knob button (2) and shift the

gearshift lever to the desired position.

This procedure is for emergency use only.

If repeated use of this procedure is neces-

sary, or the procedure does not work as

described, take the vehicle to your dealer

for repair.

Continuously Variable Transaxle

(CVT)

68PM00307

(1) S (sport) mode switch

68PM00308

(2) Sport mode indicator

S (sport) mode switch

The sport mode switch (1) is used to turn

on and off the sport mode.

To turn on the sport mode, push in the

switch and sport mode indicator (2) will

appear on the information display. To turn

off the sport mode, push in the switch

again and sport mode indicator will go off.

When the engine restarts, the sport mode

is turned to the off automatically.

The sport mode is suitable for the following

driving conditions:

• Driving on hilly, winding roads

– You can drive more smoothly with less

frequent gear changing

• Going down a steep hill

– Some engine braking is provided

(1)

EXAMPLE

(2) (2)

EXAMPLE

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Gearshift lever

68PM00309

(1) knob button

The gearshift lever is designed so that it

cannot be shifted out of “P” position unless

the ignition switch is in “ON” position or the

ignition mode is “ON” and the brake pedal

is depressed.

The gearshift lever has a lock mechanism

to help prevent accidental shifting. To shift

the gearshift lever:

NOTE:

• Always shift the gearshift lever without

pushing in the knob button (1) except

when you shift from “P” to “R”, from “D”

to “L”, from “N” to “R” or from “R” to “P”. If

you always push in the knob button (1)

when shifting the gearshift lever, you

could shift into “P”, “R” or “L” by mistake.

• If driver’s or passenger’s knee hits the

gearshift lever while driving, the lever

could move and the gear could be

changed unexpectedly.

Use the gearshift lever positions as

described below:

P (Park)

Use this position to lock the transaxle

when the vehicle is parked or when start-

ing the engine. Shift into Park only when

the vehicle is completely stationary.

R (Reverse)

Use this position to reverse the vehicle

from stop. Make sure that vehicle is com-

pletely stationary before shifting into

Reverse.

N (Neutral)

Use this position for starting the engine if

the engine stalls and you need to restart it

while the vehicle is moving. You may also

shift into Neutral and depress the brake

pedal to hold the vehicle stationary during

idling.

D (Drive)

Use this position for all normal driving.

With the gearshift lever in “D” range you

can get an automatic downshift by pressing

the accelerator pedal. The higher the vehi-

cle speed is, the more you need to press

the accelerator pedal to get a downshift.

WARNING

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.

(1)

EXAMPLE

Shift with the knob button (1)

pushed in and the brake pedal

depressed.

Shift with the knob button (1)

pushed in.

Shift without the knob button (1)

pushed in.

NOTICE

Do not shift the gearshift lever into

“R” while moving forward, or the

transaxle may be damaged. If you

shift into “R” when the vehicle speed

is over 10 km/h (6 mph), the transaxle

will not shift into reverse.

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L (Low)

Use this position to provide maximum

power when climbing steep hills or driving

through deep snow or mud, or to provide

maximum engine braking when going

down steep hills.

NOTE:

If you move the gearshift lever to a lower

gear while driving faster than the maximum

allowable speed for the lower gear, the

transaxle will not actually downshift until

your speed drops below the maximum

speed for the lower gear.

If you cannot shift CVT gearshift

lever out of “P” (PARK)

Left hand drive vehicle

68PM00310

Vehicles with a CVT have an electrically

operated park-lock feature. If the vehicle’s

battery is discharged, or there is some

other electrical failure, the CVT cannot be

shifted out of Park in the normal way. Jump

starting may correct the condition. If not,

follow the procedure described below. This

procedure 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 “ON” or “ACC”

position, or the ignition mode is “ON” or

“ACC”.

4) Remove the cover (1) over the button.

5) With the release button (1) pushed by

the key or the flat end rod, push the

knob button (2) and shift the gearshift

lever to the desired position.

This procedure is for emergency use only.

If repeated use of this procedure is neces-

sary, or the procedure does not work as

described, take the vehicle to your dealer

for repair.

NOTICE

Be sure to take the following precau-

tions to help avoid damage to the

CVT:

• Make sure that the vehicle is com-

pletely stationary before shifting

into “P” or “R”.

• Do not shift from “P” or “N” to “R”,

“D”, or “L” when the engine is run-

ning above idle speed.

• Do not rev the engine with the tran-

saxle in a drive position (“R”, “D”,

or “L”) and the front wheels not

moving.

• Do not use the accelerator to hold

the vehicle on a hill. Use the vehi-

cle’s brakes.

(2)

(1)

EXAMPLE

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Right hand drive vehicle

68PM00311

Vehicles with a CVT have an electrically

operated park-lock feature. If the vehicle’s

battery is discharged, or there is some

other electrical failure, the CVT cannot be

shifted out of Park in the normal way. Jump

starting may correct the condition. If not,

follow the procedure described below. This

procedure 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 “ON” or “ACC”

position, or the ignition mode is “ON” or

“ACC”.

4) With the release button (1) pushed,

push the knob button (2) and shift the

gearshift lever to the desired position.

This procedure is for emergency use only.

If repeated use of this procedure is neces-

sary, or the procedure does not work as

described, take the vehicle to your dealer

for repair.

Gearshift indicator

68PH02218

(1) Gearshift indicator

In the following cases, the gearshift indica-

tor is indicated on the information display

when the ignition switch is in “ON” position

or the ignition mode is “ON”.

• For manual transaxle vehicle, when the

gearshift lever is in a position other than

“N” (Neutral).

• For automatic transaxle vehicle, when

using the manual mode.

• For vehicles equipped with the cruise

control, when the system is not in use.

(2)

(1)

EXAMPLE

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The electronic control system monitors

driving condition (such as vehicle speed

and/or engine revolution), and it shows

which gear position is optimal for your driv-

ing with the indication on the display.

Manual transaxle vehicle

If UP/DOWN arrow and the gear position

other than currently selected are indicated

on the display while driving, we recom-

mend you to shift up or down the gear to

indicated position. It is the optimal gear

position for a driving condition that reduces

the over revolution and stress to the

engine, and improves fuel consumption.

Automatic transaxle vehicle (when

using the manual mode)

If UP arrow is indicated on the display while

driving, we recommend you to shift up the

gear until the arrow disappears. It is the opti-

mal gear position for a driving condition that

reduces the over revolution and stress to the

engine, and improves fuel consumption.

For details on how to use the transaxle,

refer to “Using the transaxle” in this section.

NOTE:

• For manual transaxle vehicle, the gear-

shift indicator is not indicated when the

gear position is in “N” (Neutral).

• For manual transaxle vehicle, if you

depress the clutch pedal while UP/

DOWN arrow is indicated, the indication

will disappear.

• In ordinary driving, UP arrow will disap-

pear when you release your foot from

the accelerator pedal.

If your vehicle is equipped with the adap-

tive cruise control and while it is working,

however, UP/DOWN arrow (for manual

transaxle vehicle) or UP arrow (for auto-

matic transaxle vehicle, when using the

manual mode) may be indicated continu-

ously depending on driving conditions. It

means that the indicated gear position is

optimal for the current cruising speed.

• The indication of gearshift indicator tim-

ing may differ depending on the vehicle

condition and/or driving situation even in

the same vehicle speed and engine rev-

olution.

• If any of the electrical systems such as

the radar brake support system or the

ESP

is working, the gearshift indicator

will disappear temporarily.

WARNING

The gearshift indicator is designed to

indicate optimal gear position for

your driving, however, a driver will

not be relieved from the duty of care

of driving operation or gear change

with this indicator.

To drive safe, do not gaze the gear-

shift indicator, pay attention to your

driving situation and shift up or down

if necessary.

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Example of the gearshift indicator

Manual transaxle

Indication Description

Lower gear position is selected for the vehicle speed and/or engine revolution. Changing to a higher gear posi-

tion is recommended.

• In this case, shifting up to 4th gear position is recommended.

Currently selected gear position is indicated.

• In this case, your vehicle is running in 3rd gear position.

Higher gear position is selected for the vehicle speed and/or engine revolution. Changing to a lower gear posi-

tion is recommended.

• In this case, shifting down to 2nd gear position is recommended.

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Automatic transaxle (when using the manual mode)

Indication Description

Lower gear position is selected for the vehicle speed and/or engine revolution. Changing to a higher gear posi-

tion is recommended.

• In this case, shifting up 3rd or upper gear position is recommended.

Currently selected gear position is indicated.

• In this case, your vehicle is running in 2nd gear position.

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SHVS (Smart Hybrid Vehicle

by Suzuki) (if equipped)

SHVS has an Integrated Starter Generator

(ISG) instead of conventional generator to

get a better fuel consumption.

Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) is a gen-

erator which incorporates a motor function.

The ISG has the following 3 functions.

• Deceleration energy regenerating func-

tion

• Engine power assist function

• Starter motor function

Deceleration energy regenerating

function

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While decelerating your vehicle, the ISG gener-

ates electricity without engine power. This reduces

engine loads and improves fuel consumption.

While decelerating your vehicle, deceleration

energy regenerating function will be activated

when the following conditions are satisfied.

• Gearshift lever is not in “N” (Neutral).

• Clutch pedal is not depressed.

• Engine speed is more than 950 rpm.

• Inside temperature of lead-acid battery

is in normal condition.

• Lithium-ion battery is fully charged and

inside temperature is in normal condition.

etc.

NOTE:

The deceleration energy regenerating function

may not work depending on vehicle conditions.

Engine power assist function

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While the vehicle is running, ISG assists

engine power as a motor in the following

limited condition. This reduces engine

loads and improves fuel consumption.

While the vehicle is running with the

engine speed at approximately 3900 rpm

or less, engine power assist function will

be activated when all of the following con-

ditions are satisfied.

• SHVS system and ENG A-STOP system

are working properly. (“ENG A-STOP

OFF” indicator light is not blinking.)

• Clutch pedal is not depressed.

• ESP

is not activated.

• Accelerator pedal is excessively

depressed.

• Lead-acid battery and lithium-ion bat-

tery are fully charged and each inside

temperature is in normal condition.

• Engine coolant temperature is in normal

condition.

• ISG inside temperature is in normal con-

dition.

NOTE:

The engine power assist function may not

work depending on vehicle conditions.

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Starter motor function

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After the engine auto stop by the ENG

A-STOP system, the engine will be

restarted using a cranking power of the

ISG.

The starting with the ISG is quiet com-

pared with starting by the conventional

starter motor.

NOTE:

When you restart the engine by pushing

the engine switch, the conventional starter

motor is used and you will hear a gear

engagement sound.

Lithium-ion battery indication

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The segments in the lithium-ion battery

indication (1) give an approximate indica-

tion of the charge of the lithium-ion battery.

The number of segments that appear in

the indication increases or decreases with

the charge of the lithium-ion battery.

NOTE:

The indicator gives an approximate indica-

tion. The indication may be delayed or dif-

fer from the actual charge of the lithium-ion

battery under certain conditions, for exam-

ple, when the outside temperature is low.

Also, the minimum segment is 1 bar and

the bar will never be 0. Even when 1 bar is

shown, the battery level may be close to

be flat.

“ENG A-STOP OFF” indicator

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If this indicator blinks when driving, there

may be something wrong with the ENG A-

STOP system or the SHVS system. You

should have the system inspected by an

authorized SUZUKI dealer.

EXAMPLE

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ENG A-STOP system (engine

auto stop start system)

(if equipped)

The ENG A-STOP system (engine auto

stop start system) automatically stops the

engine while waiting briefly at a traffic light,

etc., or decelerating to a stop, and auto-

matically restarts the engine afterward.

This system helps reduce emissions,

improve fuel consumption and lower

engine noise.

This system stops the engine temporarily

under specific conditions. Before parking

the vehicle for an extended period of time

or leaving the vehicle, properly apply the

parking brake and stop the engine with the

engine switch.

Once the specific conditions are met, the

engine will stop automatically while the

vehicle is decelerating to a stop (traveling

at approximately 15 km/h (9 mph) or

below). However, the engine will not be

stopped automatically during deceleration

until confirmation of the system function is

finished.

NOTE:

If your vehicle is equipped with the auto air

conditioning system, you can change the

automatic engine stop condition via the

information display. Refer to “Information

display” in “BEFORE DRIVING” section.

CAUTION

• Do not get out of the vehicle while

the engine is automatically stopped

by the ENG A-STOP system. Doing

so may lead to an unexpected acci-

dent.

If the driver’s seat belt is unfas-

tened or the driver’s door is

opened, the engine will restart.

• If the engine does not restart auto-

matically after having been

stopped automatically by the ENG

A-STOP system, operate the engine

switch to start the engine.

Trying to move the vehicle when

the engine has not yet restarted

requires a strong force to turn the

steering wheel or depress the

brake pedal, potentially leading to

an unexpected accident.

NOTICE

The vehicle equipped with this sys-

tem uses a dedicated high-perfor-

mance battery that supports ENG A-

STOP system. Accordingly, observe

the instructions listed below. If these

instructions are not observed, the

system may not actuate properly or

the battery may die prematurely.

• When replacing the battery, use a

SUZUKI GENUINE battery speci-

fied in the Specification.

• Do not draw power from the battery

terminals for electrical products.

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Lithium-ion battery

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(1) Battery (lead-acid battery)

(2) Lithium-ion battery

This lithium-ion battery is used exclusively

for the vehicle equipped with ENG A-

STOP system or SHVS, and located below

the front left side seat.

• Just like a battery (lead-acid battery), the

lithium-ion battery also discharges grad-

ually.

To prevent the lithium-ion battery from

dying, you must charge the lithium-ion

battery by driving continuously for at

least 30 minutes once a month.

• The lithium-ion battery is maintenance-

free.

• To replace or dispose of the lithium-ion

battery, consult an authorized SUZUKI

dealer.

Automatic stopping/restarting of

the engine

1) With the brake pedal depressed, decel-

erate the vehicle.

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2) When decelerating at approximately

15 km/h (9 mph) or below with the

clutch pedal depressed and the gear-

shift lever shifted to “N”, and then

release the clutch pedal, the engine will

stop automatically.

The “ENG A-STOP” indicator (green)

(1) will come on.

• The ENG A-STOP system will not

stop the engine automatically if all the

automatic engine stop conditions are

not met.

For details, refer to the section, “Auto-

matic engine stop conditions”.

(1)

(2)

WARNING

Wrong handling of the lithium-ion

battery may result in fire, electric

shock or system malfunction.

Accordingly, observe the instructions

listed below:

• Do not dismount or disassemble

the lithium-ion battery.

• Do not let the lithium-ion battery

come in contact with water or other

liquids.

• Do not apply strong impact on the

lithium-ion battery.

• Do not step on the lithium-ion bat-

tery or put articles on the lithium-

ion battery.

• Do not disconnect the lithium-ion

battery terminals or draw power

from the terminals for electrical

products.

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• During the automatic engine stop, the

engine may shut down, accompanied

by an interior buzzer or restarted, to

ensure safety.

For details, refer to the section, “Points to

note during the automatic engine stop”.

NOTE:

• Engine auto stop function during decel-

eration will be ready once the vehicle

runs at a speed exceeding 10 km/h

(6 mph) after restart of the engine.

• Even if the engine did not stop automati-

cally before the vehicle came to a stop

(still traveling at approximately 15 km/h

(9 mph) or below), the engine may stop

automatically once the vehicle stops.

• The audio and other electrical compo-

nent can be used during the automatic

engine stop, but the air conditioner will

switch to the fan mode.

• If the vehicle is equipped with an auto air

conditioner, the fan speed will be limited

during the automatic engine stop (only in

the auto control mode) to keep the cabin

air-conditioned for a longer time.

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3) Regardless of whether the vehicle has

stopped or not, depressing the clutch

pedal will restart the engine and “ENG

A-STOP” indicator (green) (1) will go

off.

While the engine is auto stopping,

depressing the clutch pedal will restart the

engine consuming fuel. Therefore, for fuel

economy, it is recommended to depress

the clutch pedal just before the vehicle

start.

• Without depressing the clutch pedal, the

engine may restart automatically if the

automatic engine restart conditions are

met.

For details, refer to the section, “Auto-

matic engine restart conditions”.

Points to note during the automatic

engine stop

When the following operations are per-

formed during the automatic engine stop,

the engine may shut down, accompanied

by an interior buzzer or restarted, to

ensure safety.

• When the hood is opened, an interior

buzzer will sound intermittently and the

engine will come out of the automatic

engine stop mode and shut down. The

“ENG A-STOP” indicator (green) will go

off.

• When the driver releases the seat belt or

opens the driver’s door, the engine will

restart automatically. The “ENG A-

STOP” indicator (green) will blink for

approximately 5 seconds and then go

off.

• During the automatic engine stop, if the

gearshift lever is shifted to a position

other than “N” without depressing the

clutch pedal and open the driver’s door

with the driver’s seat belt unfastened, an

interior buzzer will sound and the engine

will shut down without control of auto-

matic engine stop. The “ENG A-STOP”

indicator (green) will go off.

NOTE:

The power steering warning light, oil pres-

sure warning light and charge warning light

on the meter panel do not come on during

the automatic engine stop, but they will

come on once the engine shuts down.

NOTICE

During the automatic engine stop, do

not shift the gearshift lever to a posi-

tion other than “N” without depressing

the clutch pedal. If the gear shift lever

is in a position other than “N”, the

engine will not restart automatically

even if the clutch pedal is depressed.

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Actuation conditions for ENG

A-STOP system

Standby conditions

When all of the following conditions are

met while the vehicle is traveling, ENG A-

STOP system will be permitted:

• The engine is started with the hood com-

pletely closed.

• The “ENG A-STOP OFF” switch has not

been pressed to deactivate the ENG A-

STOP system.

• The battery and the lithium-ion battery is

fully charged and the temperature inside

the battery or the lithium-ion battery is

within the specified range (#1).

• The engine has warmed up and the

engine coolant is within the specified

range.

• The driver is wearing seat belts.

• The driver’s door is completely closed.

• The hood is completely closed.

• No electronically controlled system

besides the ENG A-STOP system is

issuing a signal to inhibit stopping of the

engine (#2).

<Vehicle equipped with auto air condi-

tioner>

• The temperatures at air-conditioner out-

lets are sufficiently low in the cooling

mode or sufficiently high in the heating

mode.

• The defroster switch is in “OFF” position.

#1 If the vehicle has not been in use for an

extended period of time or the audio or

other electrical component was used

for an extended period of time while the

engine was stopped, the battery may

have discharged and it may take some

time before the standby mode is

achieved.

#2 If any of the warning and indicator lights

affecting the ENG A-STOP system

come on, the engine will not be stopped

automatically.

Automatic engine stop conditions

When all of the following conditions are

met while the standby conditions are met,

the engine will stop automatically when the

vehicle is decelerating to a stop or after the

vehicle has stopped:

• The gearshift lever is in “N” (Neutral)

position.

• The clutch pedal is released.

• The vehicle has decelerated to approxi-

mately 15 km/h (9 mph) or below.

• The accelerator pedal is not depressed.

• Neither the ABS nor ESP

is in opera-

tion.

• The negative pressure of the brake

booster is normal.

Automatic engine restart conditions

If one of the following operations is per-

formed or the vehicle enters one of the fol-

lowing modes during the automatic engine

stop, the engine will restart automatically

and the “ENG A-STOP” indicator (green)

will go off:

Common

• The clutch pedal is depressed.

• The “ENG A-STOP OFF” switch is

pressed to deactivate the ENG A-STOP

system.

• The battery or the lithium-ion battery has

discharged substantially (#).

• A malfunction of the system is detected

(#).

• The negative pressure of the brake

booster has dropped (#).

<Vehicle equipped with auto air condi-

tioner>

• The temperatures at air conditioner out-

lets have changed considerably after the

automatic engine stop to the point of

affecting the cooling/heating perfor-

mance (#).

• The temperature selector has been

turned considerably to the COOL side in

the cooling mode or to the HOT side in

the heating mode (#).

• The defroster switch is turned to “ON”

position (#).

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When decelerating (Traveling at approx-

imately 15 km/h (9 mph) or below)

• The hood is opened.

• The vehicle increases the speed caused

by a slope (#).

When stationary

• The driver releases the seat belt (#).

• The driver’s door is opened (#).

• The vehicle starts to move on a slope,

etc. (#).

• Some time (3 minutes or so) has

elapsed after the start of the automatic

engine stop (#).

# The “ENG A-STOP” indicator (green)

will blink and then go off.

“ENG A-STOP OFF” switch

The ENG A-STOP system can be deacti-

vated.

• To deactivate the system, press the

“ENG A-STOP OFF” switch (1) to turn on

“ENG A-STOP OFF” indicator (2).

• To enable the system once again, press

the switch (1) again to turn off the indica-

tor.

• Every time the engine is stopped manu-

ally, the system is enabled again and the

“ENG A-STOP OFF” indicator (2) goes

off.

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NOTE:

Pressing the “ENG A-STOP OFF” switch

(1) during the automatic engine stop will

restart the engine automatically and the

“ENG A-STOP OFF” indicator (2) will come

on.

“ENG A-STOP OFF” indicator

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This indicator comes on in the information

display.

• This indicator comes on when the ENG

A-STOP system is deactivated.

• The indicator blinks when the engine

switch is pressed to change the ignition

mode to “ON”, if one of the conditions

listed below is met.

The ENG A-STOP system or the SHVS

system does not actuate correctly while

the indicator is blinking. Have the system

inspected by an authorized SUZUKI

dealer.

– There may be something wrong with

the ENG A-STOP system or the SHVS

system.

– An engine component (starter) or the

battery is due for replacement.

NOTE:

If the indicator blinks during the automatic

engine stop, the engine may shut down.

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Information message

The information display shows the messages to let you know about certain problems of the ENG A-STOP system.

Information message Cause and remedy

68PM00361

The ENG A-STOP system cannot stop the engine automatically because some-

thing of the actuation conditions is not met.

For details, refer to “Actuation conditions for ENG A-STOP system” described

above.

68PM00362

The engine is restarting automatically because one of the following automatic

engine restart conditions is met.

• The temperatures at air conditioner outlets have changed considerably after the

automatic engine stop to the point of affecting the cooling/heating performance.

• The defroster switch is turned to “ON” position.

• The battery has discharged substantially.

• Some time has elapsed after the start of the automatic engine stop.

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Information message Cause and remedy

68PM00363

The engine restarted automatically because one of the following automatic engine

restart conditions was met.

• The negative pressure of the brake booster has dropped.

• The driver’s seat belt was released.

• The driver’s door was opened.

• The vehicle started to move on a slope, etc.

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The engine shut down because one of the following operations was performed

during the automatic engine stop.

• The hood was opened.

• The gearshift lever was shifted to a position other than “N” without depressing the

clutch pedal and opened the driver’s door with the driver’s seat belt unfastened.

Restart the engine by usual operation. Refer to “Starting the engine” in this section

for details.

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The gearshift lever was shifted to a position other than “N” (Neutral) position without

depressing the clutch pedal during the automatic engine stop.

To restart the engine, place the gearshift lever in “N” (Neutral) position and depress

the clutch pedal.

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Adaptive cruise control

system (if equipped)

The adaptive cruise control system allows

you to maintain a steady speed without

keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal.

You can use the adaptive cruise control

system under the following conditions:

• Driver’s seat belt is fastened.

• Open door warning light is off.

• Parking brake is completely released.

• Speed limiter is not used.

• For manual transaxle vehicle, the gear

position is in 3rd, 4th, 5th.

• For automatic transaxle vehicle, the gear-

shift lever is in “D” position, or the gear

position is in 3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th in the

manual mode.

• For CVT vehicle, the gearshift lever is in

“D” position.

• The vehicle speed is about 40 km/h (25

mph) or higher.

• ESP

OFF switch is not pushed and the

system is not turned off.

The adaptive cruise control system has the

following four controls.

(1) Constant-speed control

(There is no vehicle ahead)

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Your vehicle cruises at the set speed.

• The vehicle speed can be set between

40 km/h (25 mph) to 160 km/h (100

mph).

(2) Deceleration control

(A vehicle ahead is within radar range

and going slower than the set speed)

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Your vehicle slows down, and maintains

the same speed as the speed of the vehi-

cle ahead to maintain the following dis-

tance.

• Possible detecting distance between

your vehicle and a vehicle ahead is

within about 100 m (328 ft).

(3) Following control

(A vehicle ahead is within radar range

and going at a steady speed)

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Your vehicle follows the vehicle ahead,

keeping a constant distance, without

exceeding the set speed.

WARNING

Deceleration control by the adaptive

cruise control system is limited.

Therefore, you are requested to pay

enough attention for safety driving,

by checking the surrounding traffic

always and operating brake pedal

and/or accelerator pedal as neces-

sary.

EXAMPLE

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NOTE:

• When your vehicle is getting close to the

vehicle ahead while deceleration control

or following control is functioning, a fron-

tal collision warning is activated.

• When operating brake pedal during fol-

lowing control, you might feel that a

brake is heavy. However, this is normal

in the brake system. This occurs

because of the feature of adaptive cruise

control system.

(4) Acceleration control

(A vehicle ahead goes out of range)

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The adaptive cruise control system accel-

erates your vehicle to the set speed, and

then maintains it.

Situations where radar will not acti-

vate properly

Under the following situations, there is a

high possibility that deceleration control,

following control and acceleration control

will not function properly, even if a vehicle

ahead is within radar range.

• When vehicle is driven in a traffic jam

• When vehicle is driven on sharp curves

• When vehicle is driven on slippery road

such as ice or snow-covered road

• When vehicle is driven on steep hill

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• When vehicle is driven on the road with

many steep uphills and downhills

• When your vehicle is towing a trailer

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• Highway gate

• When the vehicle cannot move in a

straight manner without consistently

steering, due to an accident or break-

down

• When the vehicle is running left turn lane

or right turn lane

• When the radiator grill or front bumper

hit a hard object

• When the system is temporarily stopped

or malfunctioning, some of the following

indicator and messages will come on:

– Adaptive cruise control system warn-

ing light

– “INSPECT CRUISE SYSTEM” mes-

sage

– “RADAR BRAKE SUPPORT: NOT

ACTIVE BY SENSOR.” message

– “RADAR BRAKE SUPPORT SYS

INSPECTION REQUIRED” message

– “RADAR BRAKE SUPPORT FCN

TEMPORARILY DISABLED” message

EXAMPLE

WARNING

Do not use the adaptive cruise con-

trol system under the following situa-

tions. Otherwise, the system will not

function properly and unexpected

accidents may occur.

EXAMPLE

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Situations where radar may not

activate properly

Under the following situations, the radar

may not detect a vehicle ahead correctly

and frontal collision warning may not func-

tion. You need to decelerate the vehicle

operating brakes as necessary.

• When a vehicle ahead is running slowly

or stopping at the end of the line in a traf-

fic jam or the tollgate

• When the vehicle is approaching repair-

ing road

• While running inside of tunnel

• When the radar sensor cover is covered

in snow, water or dirt

• When there is bad weather such as rain

or fog, a blizzard or sandstorm or when

the vehicle in front of you is surrounded

by water, snow or sand

• A vehicle ahead has extremely small

rear end area such as an unloaded

trailer

• When your vehicle is weighed down by

heavy items in the luggage compartment

or rear seat

• When your vehicle is running at 160 km/h

(100 mph) or higher speed

• When a vehicle ahead is cutting in sud-

denly

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• When the bicycles or motorcycles are

running on the edge of your lane

Situations where radar may activate

properly

Under the following situations, the radar

system detects a vehicle on the neighbor-

ing lane or roadside objects and frontal col-

lision warning may function.

• At a corner or narrow traffic lane

• The vehicle position in your lane

is unstable due to steering operation etc.

• Objects protruding from the road’s

surface such as manhole covers and

other metal objects, as well as falling

objects or level changes in the road

WARNING

Always drive safely with proper driv-

ing operations depending on traffic

situation.

EXAMPLE

WARNING

Always drive safely with proper driv-

ing operations depending on traffic

situation.

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Setting cruising speed

Adaptive cruise control switch

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(1) Following distance setting switch

(2) “CRUISE” switch

(3) “CANCEL” switch

(4) “RES +” switch

(5) “SET –” switch

Information display

(For instrument cluster - Type B)

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(6) Following distance indicator

(7) Adaptive cruise control indicator

(8) “SET” indicator

(9) Vehicle ahead detecting indicator

(10) Set speed indication

(For instrument cluster - Type C)

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(6) Following distance indicator

(7) Adaptive cruise control indicator

(8) “SET” indicator

(9) Vehicle ahead detecting indicator

(10) Set speed indication

1) Turn on the adaptive cruise control sys-

tem by pushing “CRUISE” switch (2).

When the adaptive cruise control indi-

cator (7), following distance indicator

(6) and vehicle ahead detecting indica-

tor (9) come on or appear on the infor-

mation display, you can set cruising

speed.

2) Accelerate or decelerate to the desired

speed.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

EXAMPLE

(7)

(8)

(10)

(9)

(6)

EXAMPLE

(7) (8)

(10)

(9)

(6)

EXAMPLE

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3) Push “SET –” switch (5), “SET” indica-

tor (8) and set speed indication (10)

come on or appear on the information

display.

Take your foot off the accelerator pedal

and the set speed will be maintained. At

this time, vehicle ahead detecting indi-

cator (9) will vary as follows, depending

on the presence or absence of the vehi-

cle ahead.

A vehicle ahead is not detected. In this

case, the vehicle is in the state of con-

stant-speed control.

A vehicle ahead is detected. In this

case, the vehicle is in the state of decel-

eration control and following control.

Type B Type C

WARNING

If the cruising speed is accidentally

set, you could lose control of the

vehicle. This could lead to an acci-

dent, resulting in severe injury or

death.

Turn off the adaptive cruise control

system and check that the adaptive

cruise control indicator (7) disap-

pears when the system is not in use.

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Changing following distance

While adaptive cruise control indicator (7) is on, you can adjust a following distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead as fol-

lows, by pressing following distance setting switch (1).

NOTE:

• When turning off the engine, the previously set distance in the memory is canceled and the system is initialized.

• An appropriate following distance will vary depending on vehicle speed.

Indication

Description

Type B Type C

Short

A following distance will be kept shorter, compared with Middle setting.

Middle

This is an initial setting. When your vehicle is driven at 80 km/h (50 mph), a fol-

lowing distance will be kept as about 40 m (131 ft).

Long

A following distance will be kept longer, compared with Middle setting.

WARNING

Maintain a safe following distance depending on traffic situation. Otherwise, it could result in severe injury or death.

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Changing speed temporarily

When the cruising speed is maintained,

you can temporarily accelerate or deceler-

ate.

To accelerate, depress the accelerator

pedal. When you take your foot off the

pedal, your vehicle will return to the set

speed.

To decelerate, depress the brake pedal.

The set speed will be canceled and “SET”

indicator (8) will disappear. To resume the

previously set speed, push “RES +” switch

(4) and turn on “SET” indicator (8) again

when vehicle speed is above about 40 km/

h (25 mph). The vehicle will accelerate to

the previously set speed and maintain its

speed.

Changing cruising speed

Using the accelerator pedal

To reset at a faster cruising speed, acceler-

ate to the desired speed using the accelera-

tor pedal and push “SET –” switch (5). The

new speed will be maintained.

Using the brake pedal

To reset at a slower cruising speed, decel-

erate to the desired speed using the brake

pedal and push “SET –” switch (5). The

new speed will be maintained.

NOTE:

When the brake pedal is depressed, “SET”

indicator (8) disappears until you reset the

cruising speed.

Using “RES +” switch or “SET –” switch

To reset at a faster cruising speed, press

repeatedly or hold push “RES +” switch

(4). Vehicle speed will steadily increase.

When you release the switch, the new

speed will be maintained.

To reset at a slower cruising speed, press

repeatedly or hold push “SET –” switch (5)

until the vehicle has slowed to the desired

speed, and then release the switch. The

new speed will be maintained.

NOTE:

• You can adjust the set speed by 1 km/h

(or 1 mph) by pushing “RES +” switch (4)

or “SET –” switch (5) quickly.

• You can adjust the set speed by 5 km/h

(or 5 mph) by pushing and holding “RES

+” switch (4) or “SET –” switch (5).

• While deceleration control or following

control is activated, the vehicle is not

accelerated even though resetting to

higher cruising speed by continuous

pushing “RES +” switch (4) is operated.

However, if the vehicle ahead disap-

pears, the vehicle is accelerated auto-

matically to the set speed.

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Cancelling adaptive cruise control

“SET” indicator (8) will disappear and the

adaptive cruise control system will be can-

celed temporarily under the following con-

ditions:

• When “CANCEL” switch (3) is pushed

• When brake pedal is depressed

• When vehicle speed falls below about 40

km/h (25 mph)

• When a vehicle skids and ESP

is acti-

vated

• When radar sensor cover is covered in

snow, water or dirt

• When engine speed is too high or too

low

• When driver’s door is open

• When driver’s seat belt is unfastened

• When parking brake is applied

• When “LIMIT” switch is pressed

• When ESP

OFF switch is pressed

For manual transaxle vehicle

• When clutch pedal is continuously

depressed

• When gear position is changed to “N”

(Neutral)

• When gear position is changed to 1st or

2nd

For automatic transaxle vehicle

• When gear position is changed to “N”

• When gear position is changed from 3rd

to 2nd in the manual mode

For CVT vehicle

• When gear position is changed to “N” or

“L”

To resume the previously set speed, push

“RES +” switch (4) and show “SET” indica-

tor (8). The vehicle speed must be above

about 40 km/h (25 mph) when the vehicle

is not under the above conditions.

To turn off the adaptive cruise control sys-

tem, push “CRUISE” switch (2) and check

that the adaptive cruise control indicator

(7) disappears. Also, if any warning indica-

tion or message related to the adaptive

cruise control system is displayed on the

instrument cluster, the adaptive cruise con-

trol system will be turned off.

NOTE:

If you turn off the adaptive cruise control

system, the previously set speed in the

memory is cleared. Reset your cruising

speed again.

Frontal collision warning

68PM00327

If your vehicle gets too close to the vehicle

ahead as described below, the interior

buzzer sounds, the indicator (1) appears

on the information display at the same

time, to promote deceleration.

• The vehicle ahead of you slows down

abruptly.

• Another vehicle cuts in front of you.

Depress the brake pedal, and keep an

appropriate distance from the vehicle

ahead. The buzzer timing of frontal colli-

sion warning varies depending on the vehi-

cle speed and a following distance

between your vehicle and the vehicle

ahead.

There are different frontal collision warning

operations in adaptive cruise control sys-

tem and radar brake support system.

Therefore, the interior buzzer in adaptive

cruise control system sounds a little earlier

than the buzzer in radar brake support sys-

tem. For details of frontal collision warning

in radar brake support system, refer to

(1)

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“Radar brake support system (if equipped)”

in this section.

Adaptive cruise control system

warning light

68PM00328

If this light stays on, there is a problem with

the adaptive cruise control system or radar

sensor and the system is disabled tempo-

rarily. If this light does not disappear for a

while, have your vehicle inspected by an

authorized SUZUKI dealer.

Handling the radar sensor

For details on radar sensor, refer to “Radar

brake support system” in this section.

WARNING

• Do not use the adaptive cruise con-

trol system in a heavy traffic area

where the frontal collision warning

frequently activates.

• Even if the distance between your

vehicle and the vehicle ahead is

short, frontal collision warning may

not alert you under the following

circumstances:

– The vehicle ahead of you is going

at almost the same speed as, or

faster than your vehicle.

– When the vehicle ahead of you is

going away from your vehicle.

– Right after setting up to the

desired speed.

– While depressing the accelerator

pedal or right after releasing the

pedal.

– While decelerating by depressing

the brake pedal.

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Warning and indicator messages

The information display shows the warning and indicator messages to let you know about certain problems of the adaptive cruise control

system.

Warning and indicator message

Radar brake

support system

warning light or

Master warning

indicator light

Sound Cause and remedy

Type B Type C

–

68PM00330

Blinks (For instrument cluster -

Type B)

Off

(For instrument cluster -

Type C)

Beep (one time from interior

buzzer)

There may be malfunction

of the adaptive cruise con-

trol system. Contact your

SUZUKI dealer for inspec-

tion.

68PM00329 68PM00331

Blinks (For instrument cluster -

Type B)

Off

(For instrument cluster -

Type C)

Beep (one time from interior

buzzer)

The radar brake support

system is disabled tempo-

rarily because dirt is

detected on the sensor

cover, or millimeter-waves

from the radar sensor

cause diffused reflection. If

the message does not dis-

appear for a while, wipe the

sensor cover with a soft

cloth.

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Warning and indicator message

Radar brake

support system

warning light or

Master warning

indicator Light

Sound Cause and remedy

Type B Type C

–

68PM00332

Blinks (For instrument cluster -

Type B)

Off

(For instrument cluster -

Type C)

Beep (one time from interior

buzzer)

There may be a problem

with the radar brake sup-

port system.

Have your vehicle

inspected by an authorized

SUZUKI dealer.

68PM00329 68PM00333

Blinks (For instrument cluster -

Type B)

Off

(For instrument cluster -

Type C)

Beep (one time from interior

buzzer)

There may be a problem

with the radar brake sup-

port system and the system

is disabled temporarily.

If the message does not

disappear for a while, have

your vehicle inspected by

an authorized SUZUKI

dealer.

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Cruise control (if equipped)

The cruise control system allows you to

maintain a steady speed without keeping

your foot on the accelerator pedal. The

controls for operating the cruise control

system are on the steering wheel.

You can use the cruise control system

under the following conditions:

• For manual transaxle vehicle, the gear

position is in 3rd, 4th, 5th.

• For automatic transaxle vehicle, the

gearshift lever is in “D” position, or the

gear position is in 3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th in

the manual mode.

• For CVT vehicle, the gearshift lever is in

“D” position.

• The vehicle speed is about 40 km/h (25

mph) or higher.

Setting cruising speed

Cruise control switch

54P000361

(1) “CRUISE” switch

(2) “CANCEL” switch

(3) “RES +” switch

(4) “SET –” switch

Indicator lights

(For instrument cluster - Type B)

68PM20301

(5) Cruise control indicator

(6) “SET” indicator

Information display

(For instrument cluster - Type C)

68PM20303

(5) Cruise control indicator

(6) “SET” indicator

(7) Set speed indication

1) Turn on the cruise control system by

pushing “CRUISE” switch (1). When the

cruise control indicator (5) comes on or

appears on the information display, you

can set cruising speed.

2) Accelerate or decelerate to the desired

speed.

3) Push “SET –” switch (4), “SET” indica-

tor (6) comes on or appears on the

information display. At this time, set

speed indication (7) also appears on

the information display of type-C instru-

ment cluster. Take your foot off the

accelerator pedal and the set speed will

be maintained.

WARNING

To help avoid loss of vehicle control,

do not use the cruise control system

when driving in heavy traffic, on slip-

pery or winding roads, or on steep

downhills.

(1)

(2)

(4)

(3)

(5) (6)

(6) (7)(5)

EXAMPLE

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NOTE:

Established cruising speed may differ a lit-

tle from the speed meter indication

depending on the road conditions.

Changing speed temporarily

When the cruising speed is maintained, you

can temporarily accelerate or decelerate.

To accelerate, depress the accelerator

pedal. When you take your foot off the pedal,

your vehicle will return to the set speed.

To decelerate, depress the brake pedal.

The set speed will be canceled and “SET”

indicator (6) will disappear.

To resume the previously set speed, push

“RES +” switch (3) and turn on “SET” indi-

cator (6) again when vehicle speed is

above 40 km/h (25 mph). The vehicle will

accelerate to the previously set speed and

maintain its speed.

NOTE:

For automatic transaxle vehicle, when the

cruising speed is maintained, you cannot

decelerate by using the engine brake even

if you downshift from higher gear to 3rd in

the manual mode.

To decelerate while the cruise control is

on, depress the brake pedal or push down

the “SET –” switch (4).

Changing cruising speed

Using the accelerator pedal

To reset at a faster cruising speed, acceler-

ate to the desired speed using the accelera-

tor pedal and push “SET –” switch (4). The

new speed will be maintained.

Using the brake pedal

To reset at a slower cruising speed, decel-

erate to the desired speed using the brake

pedal and push “SET –” switch (4). The

new speed will be maintained.

NOTE:

When the brake pedal is depressed, “SET”

indicator (6) disappears until you reset the

cruising speed.

Using “RES +” switch or “SET –” switch

To reset at a faster cruising speed, press

repeatedly or hold push “RES +” switch

(3). Vehicle speed will steadily increase.

When you release the switch, the new

speed will be maintained.

To reset at a slower cruising speed, press

repeatedly or hold push “SET –” switch

(4) until the vehicle has slowed to the

desired speed, and then release the

switch. The new speed will be maintained.

NOTE:

You can adjust the set speed by approxi-

mately 1 km/h (1 mph) by pushing “RES +”

switch (3) or “SET –” switch (4) quickly.

Cancelling cruise control

“SET” indicator (6) will disappear and the

cruise control will be canceled temporarily

with the following conditions:

• Push “CANCEL” switch (2).

• Depress the brake pedal.

• For manual transaxle, depress the clutch pedal.

• For automatic transaxle vehicle, down-

shift from 3rd to 2nd in the manual mode.

• For CVT vehicle, the gear position is

changed to “L”

• The vehicle speed falls more than about

20 percent from the set speed.

• Any time the vehicle speed falls below

40 km/h (25 mph).

• When the vehicle skids and ESP

activated.

WARNING

If the cruising speed is set by acci-

dent, you cannot decelerate or could

loose control of the vehicle. This

could lead to an accident, resulting in

severe injury or death.

Turn off the cruise control system

and check that the cruise control

indicator (5) disappears when the

system is not in use.

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To resume the previously set speed, push

“RES +” switch (3) and show “SET” indica-

tor (6). The vehicle speed must be above

40 km/h (25 mph) when the vehicle is not

under the above conditions.

To turn off the cruise control system, push

“CRUISE” switch (1) and check that the

cruise control indicator (5) disappears.

Also, if the malfunction indicator light in the

instrument cluster comes on or blinks, the

cruise control system will be turned off.

NOTE:

If you turn off the cruise control system, the

previously set speed in the memory is

cleared. Reset your cruising speed again.

Speed limiter (if equipped)

The speed limiter allows you to choose a

maximum speed that you do not wish to

exceed.

Setting maximum speed

Speed limiter switch

54P000364

(1) “LIMIT” switch

(2) “CANCEL” switch

(3) “RES +” switch

(4) “SET –” switch

Information display

(For instrument cluster - Type B)

68PM00334

(5) Limit indicator

(6) “SET” indicator

(7) Speed indication

(3)

(4)

(1)

(2)

(5)

(6)

(7)

EXAMPLE

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(For instrument cluster - Type C)

68PM00335

(5) Limit indicator

(6) “SET” indicator

(7) Speed indication

1) Turn on the speed limiter system by

pushing “LIMIT” switch (1). When the

limit indicator (5) come on or appear on

the information display, you can set the

maximum speed.

2) Accelerate or decelerate to the desired

speed.

3) Push “SET –” switch (4), “SET” indica-

tor (6) come on or appear on the infor-

mation display. The current vehicle

speed is set as the maximum speed.

NOTE:

If you push “SET –” switch (4) when the vehi-

cle speed is less than 30 km/h or 20 mph,

the maximum speed will be set to 30 km/h or

20 mph.

Exceeding maximum speed

You can exceed the maximum speed tem-

porarily by quickly depressing the acceler-

ator pedal all the way down. While the

vehicle speed is exceeded, the speed indi-

cation (7) on the information display will

flash and the buzzer will sound briefly.

If the accelerator pedal is released to

return below the maximum speed, the

speed indication (7) will stop flashing and

then stay lit, and the function will restore.

NOTE:

• When you depress the accelerator pedal

slowly, the vehicle speed may not

exceed the maximum speed. If you wish

to exceed the maximum speed, depress

the accelerator pedal all the way down

quickly or push “CANCEL” switch (2) to

cancel the maximum speed temporarily.

• The speed indication (7) will also flash

and the buzzer will sound if the speed

limiter cannot prevent the vehicle from

exceeding the maximum speed in such

cases as when going down a steep hill,

or under excessive acceleration. In this

case, decelerate to return below the

maximum speed using the brake pedal.

(6) (7)(5)

EXAMPLE

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Changing speed setting

Setting to the current speed

1) Push “CANCEL” switch (2).

2) Accelerate or decelerate to the desired

speed.

3) Push “SET –” switch (4), “SET” indica-

tor (6) come on or appear on the infor-

mation display. The current vehicle

speed is set as the maximum speed.

Using “RES +” switch or “SET –” switch

To change to a faster speed, press repeat-

edly or hold push “RES +” switch (3).

To change to a slower speed, press

repeatedly or hold push “SET –” switch

(4).

NOTE:

• You can adjust the set speed by 1 km/h

(or 1 mph) by pushing “RES +” switch (3)

or “SET –” switch (4) quickly.

• You can adjust the set speed by 5 km/h

(or 5 mph) by pushing and holding “RES

+” switch (3) or “SET –” switch (4).

• If the current vehicle speed exceeds the

maximum speed when changing to the

slower speed using “RES +” switch (3) or

“SET –” switch (4), the speed indication

(7) will flash and the buzzer will sound.

Cancelling speed limiter

• To cancel the speed limiter, push “CAN-

CEL” switch (2). The set indicator (6) will

disappear.

• To resume the previously set speed,

push “RES +” switch (3) and show “SET”

indicator (6).

To turn off the speed limiter system, push

“LIMIT” switch (1) and check that limit indi-

cator (5) disappears.

Also, you can turn off the speed limiter by

turning off the engine.

NOTE:

If you turn off the speed limiter system, the

previously set speed in the memory is

cleared. Set your speed again.

Radar brake support system

(if equipped)

Radar brake support system measures the

relative velocity of, and distance from, the

vehicle in front of you by radar and then

attempts to avoid a crash by giving warn-

ing and, in the event of a crash, attempts to

reduce damage through brake control.

WARNING

• Radar brake support system has

limits and may not function prop-

erly depending on the driving con-

ditions. Do not rely excessively on

the system and always drive in a

safe manner.

• For safety reasons, do not check

the operation of the system by

yourself.

• Check that all passengers fasten

their seat belts when the vehicle is

being operated.

When the system is activated, there

is a risk of serious injury from

being thrown.

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NOTE:

• While the system is working, if a vehicle

in front of you moves outside of the

radar’s detection field or the vehicle can

no longer be detected, the system may

stop functioning.

• While the system is working, a braking

sound may be heard even if you do not

depress the brake pedal, but this is nor-

mal.

The radar brake support system, model

MRRevo14F is in compliance with the

essential requirements and other relevant

provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

WARNING

(Continued)

• On the following surfaces, you may

not be able to decelerate even with

the warning brake system, the

brake assist system and automatic

brake system functioning.

– On sharp curves or extremely

rough surfaces

– On the following slippery sur-

faces

• Frozen or snow-covered sur-

faces

• Over manholes or metal con-

struction plates

• Gravel

• In the following situations, the tilt

and/or height of the vehicle is

changed, the system does not

function properly and unexpected

accidents may occur.

– With a modified suspension

(Altering the vehicle height, etc.)

– With non-specified sized tires

equipped

– With worn or extremely uneven

tires equipped

– With low or high tire pressure

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Frontal collision warning

When there is a risk of a frontal crash, a warning will be given through the information dis-

play and sound.

68PM00336

EXAMPLE

buzzerType CType B

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Warning brake system

If the driver cannot take or is insufficient to take evasive action such as brake operation

and steering operation after frontal collision warning activates, the system applies brake

lightly.

68PM00337

NOTE:

When you operate brake after frontal collision warning activates, the warning brake sys-

tem does not activate. Brake assist system will activate in this case.

CAUTION

In the following conditions, this warning brake system may not activate.

• When another vehicle is already parked on a road in the direction of move-

ment.

• When a vehicle ahead is changing lane and only a part of the vehicle is within

the radar sensor range.

EXAMPLE

buzzerType CType B

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Brake assist system

When there is high probability of a frontal crash, the brake assist system provides more

powerful braking when you slam down on the brake pedal.

68PM00338

EXAMPLE

buzzerType CType B

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Automatic brake system

When a frontal crash is unavoidable at lower speeds, the brakes will powerfully operate

automatically. (#1)

68PM00339

(#1) After the vehicle has been stopped by the automatic brake system, flashing of the

radar brake support system indicator light and frontal collision warning will continue

until the brake system is released.

NOTE:

If you do not depress the clutch pedal when the vehicle has been stopped by the auto-

matic brake system, the engine will stall.

EXAMPLE

buzzerType CType B

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Situations where radar will not acti-

vate properly

Under the following situations, there is a

high possibility that the system will not acti-

vate.

• When the engine is off (except when the

engine is automatically stopped by the

ENG A-STOP system)

• When the gearshift lever is in the reverse

gear

• When facing an oncoming vehicle

• When the following switches are pushed

and the system is turned off:

– Radar brake support OFF switch

– ESP

OFF switch

• When the system is temporarily stopped

or malfunctioning, some of the following

indicator and messages will come on:

– The radar brake support system warn-

ing light

– “RADAR BRAKE SUPPORT SYS

INSPECTION REQUIRED” message

– “RADAR BRAKE SUPPORT FCN

TEMPORARILY DISABLED” message

– “RADAR BRAKE SUPPORT: NOT

ACTIVE BY SENSOR.” message

Situations where radar may not

activate properly

Under the following situations, the radar

may not detect a vehicle in front of you cor-

rectly and the system may not activate.

• When the radar sensor cover is covered

in snow, water or dirt

• When there is bad weather such as rain

or fog, a blizzard or sandstorm or when

the vehicle in front of you is surrounded

by water, snow or sand

• When you are operating on a narrow

road

• When another vehicle jumps out sud-

denly

• When you suddenly accelerate and

approach the vehicle in front of you,

such as when you overtake the vehicle

in front of you

• When swerving

• When the vehicle cannot move in a

straight manner without consistently

steering, due to an accident or break-

down

54P000322

• When you take evasive action with the

steering wheel or accelerator pedal

54P000323

• When only a part of the vehicle in front of

you is within the radar’s detection field,

such as when operating on a curvy road

EXAMPLE

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54P000324

• When another vehicle suddenly changes

lanes or jumps out in front of you

When the following types of vehicles are in

front of you, the radar may not detect them

and the system may not activate.

• Stopped vehicles or those operating at

extremely low speeds

• Vehicles carrying oddly shaped loads,

such as bicycles, on their roof or back, or

vehicles with articles protruding out from

the body’s circumference

• Trucks with low-lying backs

54P000325

• Specially shaped vehicles such as car

carriers

Situations where radar may activate

by chance

With the following objects, the radar may

judge that there is a vehicle in front of you,

and the system may activate.

54P000326

• Pedestrian bridges, elevated bridges,

overpasses or road signs

EXAMPLE

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54P000327

• Toll gates, parking lot gates, railroad

crossing gates or height-limit signboards

54P000328

• Objects protruding from the road’s sur-

face, manhole covers, signs and other

metal objects, as well as falling objects

or level changes in the road

In the following situations, the radar may

judge that there is a vehicle in front of you,

and the system may activate.

• When crossing narrow bridges

• When operating on hills that have vary-

ing slopes

• When a vehicle suddenly passes you

from a neighboring lane

• When the radar detects animals or trees

54P000329

• When the radar detects pedestrians,

bicycles or motorcycles

54P000330

• When you pass by an oncoming vehicle

on a curvy road

EXAMPLE

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54P000331

• When your vehicle is weighed down by

heavy items in the luggage compartment

or rear seat

54P000332

• When there is a roadside guard rail, or

sign, on a curve

Frontal collision warning

When you are operating at a speed of

approximately 5 km/h (3 mph) or over and

there is a risk of a frontal crash, a warning

will work.

• The interior buzzer will intermittently

beep and the indication (1) will appear.

68PM00340

• When the frontal collision warning

sounds, depending on the distance from

the vehicle in front of you and driving

conditions, take evasive action with the

steering wheel or brake pedal.

FAR/NEAR setting switch

You can change the timing of when the

frontal collision warning sounds, while the

system is functioning, by using the FAR/

NEAR setting switch.

• Given the same relative velocity and dis-

tance of the vehicle in front of you, the

FAR setting will respond faster than the

NEAR setting.

68PM00341

• Press the FAR/NEAR setting switch to

change the frontal collision warning tim-

ing to NEAR (2).

• Press the FAR/NEAR setting switch

again to change the frontal collision

warning timing back to FAR (3).

• Whenever you press the FAR/NEAR set-

ting switch, the interior buzzer will beep

and NEAR or FAR will appear on the

information display for several seconds.

EXAMPLE

(1)(1)

Type CType B

(2) (3)

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NOTE:

Even if you switch the frontal collision

warning timing, the warning brake system,

brake assist system and automatic brake

system timing will not change.

Warning brake system

When you are operating at a speed of

approximately 30 km/h (19 mph) or over

and if the driver cannot take or is insufficient

to take evasive action such as brake opera-

tion and steering operation after frontal colli-

sion warning activates, the system applies

brake lightly.

• While the warning brake system is work-

ing, the interior buzzer will intermittently

beep, the radar brake support system

indicator light (1) will blink, the indication

(2) will appear, and the brake lights will

be turned on.

68PM00367

NOTE:

When you operate brake after frontal colli-

sion warning activates, the warning brake

system does not activate. Brake assist

system will activate in this case.

WARNING

If you attempt to press the FAR/NEAR

setting switch while driving, you

could lose control of the vehicle.

Do not press the FAR/NEAR setting

switch while driving.

(1) (2)

Type C

Type B

CAUTION

In the following conditions, this warn-

ing brake system may not activate.

• When another vehicle is already

parked on a road in the direction of

movement.

• When a vehicle ahead is changing

lane and only a part of the vehicle is

within the radar sensor range.

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Brake assist system

When you are operating at a speed of

approximately 5 km/h (3 mph) or over and

there is a high probability of a frontal crash,

the brake assist system provides more

powerful braking when you slam down on

the brake pedal.

• While the brake assist system is work-

ing, the interior buzzer will intermittently

beep, the radar brake support system

indicator light (1) will blink rapidly, and

the indication (2) will appear.

68PM00367

Automatic brake system

When a frontal crash is judged to be

unavoidable at speeds between approxi-

mately 5 km/h to 30 km/h (3 mph to 9 mph),

the brakes will powerfully operate automati-

cally and will attempt to avoid the crash or

reduce the damage of the crash.

• When the automatic brake system is acti-

vated at a speed of approximately 15 km/h

(9 mph) or under, crashes may be avoid-

able.

• While the automatic brake system is

working, the interior buzzer will intermit-

tently beep, the radar brake support sys-

tem indicator light (1) will blink rapidly,

the indication (2) will appear, and the

brake lights will be turned on.

68PM00367

Radar brake support OFF switch

You can turn off the radar brake support

system.

• In the following situations, push and hold

the radar brake support OFF switch as

unexpected dangers may be possible if it

is activated.

– When the vehicle is placed upon a tes-

ter such as when undergoing a vehicle

inspection

– When the vehicle is being towed

– When the vehicle is being carried on a

car carrier

– When the vehicle is being carried on a

ferry

– When the vehicle is being operated on

a race track

– When the vehicle is placed upon a car

elevator or placed in a mechanical

parking lot

– With a spare tire or tire chains

equipped

– When you have a temporarily repaired

flat tire

– When you have an accident or break-

down

– When the vehicle is used to tow a

trailer

(1) (2)

Type C

Type B

(1) (2)

Type C

Type B

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• In the following situations, the radar sen-

sor might not function properly. Turn it off

and have it inspected by an authorized

SUZUKI dealer.

– When there is a minor crash and the

radar sensor is damaged or hindered

– When the warning brake system and

automatic brake system are activated

more than necessary

54P000337

68PM10301

• When you want to turn off the system,

push and hold the radar brake support

OFF switch (1) until the interior buzzer

beeps and the radar brake support OFF

indicator light (2) displays on the instru-

ment cluster.

NOTE:

In the case of instrument cluster - Type C,

this OFF indicator (3) appears also at the

Information Display.

Perform the following method to turn the

system back on.

• Push and hold the radar brake support

OFF switch (1) until the interior buzzer

beeps and the radar brake support OFF

indicator light (2) turns off.

• Turn off the engine and then turn it on

again.

Handling radar sensor

The radar sensor (1) can be found inside

the sensor cover (2) which is located on

the radiator grill.

68PM00343

(1)

(2) (3)

Type C

Type B /

Type C

WARNING

If you attempt to press the radar

brake support OFF switch while driv-

ing, you could lose control of the

vehicle.

Do not press the radar brake support

OFF switch while driving.

(1)

(2)

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If dirt is detected on the radar sensor

cover, the radar brake support system will

stop functioning and the radar brake sup-

port system indicator light (3) will come on,

and “NOT ACTIVE” indicator (4) or

“RADAR BRAKE SUPPORT: NOT

ACTIVE BY SENSOR.” message (4) will

appear as follows.

(For instrument cluster - Type B)

68PM00344

(For instrument cluster - Type C)

68PM00345

NOTE:

The system may not function properly if

there is any snow or water on the radar

sensor cover.

(3) (4)

WARNING

• Always keep the sensor cover sur-

face clean. When it is dirty, wipe it

down with a soft cloth that will not

scratch the cover. Also, when the

following things are covering or

attached to the sensor cover, they

will be detected as dirt and the

radar will either take more time to

detect things or it will not detect

things at all. If this happens, the

system will not function normally

and unexpected accidents may

occur.

– Plastic bags (transparent, semi-

transparent, colored or metal-

coated)

– Rain, snow, etc.

• Observe the following instructions

in order to keep the radar sensor

functioning properly. If mishandled,

the radar sensor cannot accurately

detect a vehicle in front of you, the

system will not function properly

and unexpected accidents may

occur.

– Do not strike the radar sensor

forcefully. If there is a minor

crash and the radar sensor is

damaged or hindered, have it

inspected by an authorized

SUZUKI dealer.

(Continued)

WARNING

(Continued)

– Do not stick or affix anything to

the sensor cover, not even clear

items.

– Do not do any customizing, coat-

ing or applying of non-genuine

SUZUKI parts to the radiator grill

or front bumper. For repairs and

parts replacement, contact an

authorized SUZUKI dealer.

– Do not remove or disassemble

the radar sensor or any sur-

rounding parts.

– Do not sit on or lean against the

front bumper.

– When using a high pressure car

washer, do not point the nozzle

at, or around, the sensor cover.

– Do not push other vehicle or

objects with the front bumper

when you pull out of a parking

area.

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When dirt is detected on the sensor

cover

If the message (4) does not disappear,

perform the following procedure.

1) Find a safe place to park and change

the ignition switch to “LOCK” position or

the ignition mode to “LOCK” (OFF) by

pressing the engine switch.

2) Clean the sensor cover with a soft

cloth.

3) Change the ignition switch to “ON”

position or the ignition mode to “ON” by

pressing the engine switch.

4) Check that the message (4) appears for

about 3 seconds and then disappears.

• If you clean the sensor cover and drive

the vehicle, but the message (4) appears

again even though the road is not in the

situations described in the following

NOTE, there might be another problem.

Contact an authorized SUZUKI dealer

for further assistance.

NOTE:

In the following situations, the radar brake

support system indicator light (3) may

come on, the message (4) may appear

and the radar brake support system may

be deactivated automatically, even if there

is no dirt on the sensor cover.

• In a tunnel

• A road where there are concrete walls

on both sides

• A road where there are metal fences on

one side

• Around overpasses or grade separated

crossings

• When there is bad weather such as rain

or snow

• A road where there are puddles

In these situations, the radar brake support

system is stop functioning temporarily,

because millimeter-waves emanating from

the radar sensor cause diffused reflection

and a position of the vehicle in front of you

cannot be detected correctly.

If you drive the vehicle for about 2 minutes

after the above situations have improved,

these indicator and message will turn off

and the radar brake support system will

turn back on.

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Warning and indicator messages

The information display shows the warning and indicator message to let you know about certain problems of the radar brake support

system.

Warning and indicator message

Radar brake

support system

warning light or

Master warning

indicator Light

Sound Cause and remedy

Type B Type C

–

68PM00332

Blinks (For instrument cluster -

Type B)

Off

(For instrument cluster -

Type C)

Beep (one time from interior

buzzer)

There may be a problem with

the radar brake support sys-

tem.

Have your vehicle inspected

by an authorized SUZUKI

dealer.

68PM00329 68PM00333

Blinks (For instrument cluster -

Type B)

Off

(For instrument cluster -

Type C)

Beep (one time from interior

buzzer)

There may be a problem with

the radar brake support sys-

tem and the system is dis-

abled temporarily.

If the message does not dis-

appear for a while, have your

vehicle inspected by an

authorized SUZUKI dealer.

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Warning and indicator message

Radar brake

support system

warning light or

Master warning

indicator light

Sound Cause and remedy

Type B Type C

68PM00329 68PM00331

Blinks (For instrument cluster -

Type B)

Off

(For instrument cluster -

Type C)

Beep (one time from interior

buzzer)

The radar brake support sys-

tem is disabled temporarily

because dirt is detected on

the sensor cover, or millime-

ter-waves from the radar

sensor cause diffused reflec-

tion.

If the message does not dis-

appear for a while, wipe the

sensor cover with a soft

cloth.

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Emergency stop signal (ESS) (if equipped)

ESS stands for Emergency Stop Signal.

ESS is a feature that gives a warning to a following vehicle by flashing all turn signal lights

faster than usual if all the following conditions are met. Also, within these conditions, it will

flash along with your turn signal in the instrument cluster.

• When you slam down on the brakes at speeds of approximately 55 km/h (34 mph) or

over.

• When the ABS is activated or when you suddenly brake similar to activating the ABS.

68PM00346

The ESS will stop functioning in the following situations:

• When you release the brake

• When the ABS is no longer activated

• When you turn on the hazard warning switch

• When the car is no longer rapidly decelerating

EXAMPLE

NOTE:

• The ESS feature cannot be deactivated.

• Use of the hazard warning switch should

be given preference over the ESS.

• When driving on the following surfaces

and the ABS gives out momentarily, the

ESS may not function.

– When driving on slippery surfaces

– When driving over bumps on the road

such as highway joint seams

WARNING

Although the ESS is designed to

reduce the number of rear-end

crashes that occur from sudden brak-

ing, by warning a following vehicle, it

cannot prevent all crashes. Always

make an effort to drive safely and

avoid unnecessary sudden braking

when stopping or decelerating.

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Parking sensors

(if equipped)

Information display symbol

68PH02301

(1) Symbol representing an obstacle

detected by parking sensor*

* This symbol shows that an obstacle

is located on the right rear of vehi-

cle.

• The parking sensor system uses ultra-

sonic sensors to detect obstacles near

the rear bumper. If obstacles are sensed

while you are parking or moving the

vehicle slowly, the system warns you by

sounding a buzzer and displaying sym-

bols representing the obstacles on the

information display in the instrument

cluster.

• 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 engine switch is pressed to

change the ignition mode to “ON”, the

gearshift lever is in the “R” position and

the parking sensor switch is in the “ON”

position. This function is helpful in the

following cases: pulling over to the curb;

parallel-parking the vehicle; steering the

vehicle into a garage; driving along an

alley; and moving slowly in a place with

obstacles.

(1)

EXAMPLE

WARNING

• The parking sensor warns you of

obstacles with buzzers and by

showing you the location of the

obstacles on the information dis-

play. However, you must still pay

full attention yourself while driving.

• The sensors can detect obstacles

only within a limited area and only

when the vehicle is moving within a

limited speed range. So, in tricky

areas, you must move the vehicle

slowly while checking around it

using your direct vision or rearview

mirrors. There is increased risk of

an accident if you control the vehi-

cle relying only on the parking sen-

sor.

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Sensor locations

68PM20302

(1) Rear center sensors (2 places)

(2) Rear corner 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

sensors on it may not work prop-

erly. If this occurs, have the sen-

sors inspected by an authorized

SUZUKI dealer.

(1)(1) (2)(2)

EXAMPLE

Working sensors

The sensors that work depends on the position of the gearshift lever as follows:

Gearshift lever position

Manual transaxle

Automatic transaxle

or CVT

R N, 1st – 5th R N, D, M or L

Rear sensors

Center On Off On Off

Corner On Off On Off

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Approximate areas where obstacles can

be detected

68PH00321

• An obstacle within about 20 cm (8 in)

from a sensor or just below a sensor is

not detectable.

• The sensors can detect an obstacle up

to about 1.5 m (5 ft) from the rear of

vehicle.

EXAMPLE

WARNING

• Under the following conditions, the

parking sensor system may not

work normally because the sensors

cannot detect obstacles correctly.

– Sensors are covered with mud,

ice or other materials. (Such

materials must be removed for

normal operation.)

– Sensors are wet from water

splashes or heavy rain.

– Sensors are covered by a hand,

sticker, accessory, etc.

– There is an accessory or other

object attached within the sen-

sor’s sensing area.

– Items such as tow hooks, com-

mercially available corner poles,

radio antenna, etc. are installed

on the bumper.

– The height of the bumper is

changed due to alteration to the

suspension or other causes.

– The sensor areas are extremely

hot from direct sunlight or cold

due to freezing weather.

– The vehicle is on a rough sur-

face, slope, gravel road or grass

field.

– The vehicle is at a steep angle.

(Continued)

WARNING

(Continued)

– Sensors have intercepted ultra-

sonic noise from another vehi-

cle’s horn, engine, air braking

system (large vehicles), or park-

ing sensor.

– Obstacles are too close to the

sensors.

– Sensors are at an angle to a

highly reflective object such as

glass. (Ultrasonic waves are not

reflected back from the obstacle.)

• Sensors may not be able to cor-

rectly detect the following types of

obstacles:

– Objects made of a thin material

like wire netting and ropes

– Square-shaped curbstones or

other objects with sharp edges

– Tall objects with a large upper

part like a road sign

– Low-profile objects such as curb-

stones

– Sound-absorbing objects such

as cotton and snow

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NOTE:

• Thin poles or obstacles lower than the

sensors may become undetectable as

the vehicle moves closer to them even if

they have been detected from longer

distances.

• The system may calculate the distance

to a road sign or similar obstacle to be

shorter than the actual distance.

How to use the parking sensor

Parking sensor switch

61MM0A102

(1) Parking sensor switch

(2) Indicator

(2)

(1)

• Press the engine switch to change the ignition mode to “ON” with the parking sensor

switch in the “ON” position.

• Push the switch again and it stays in; this is the OFF position. The indicator in the

switch goes out and the parking sensor is deactivated.

NOTE:

• If you push the parking sensor switch from the “OFF” to “ON” position when the engine

switch is pressed to change the ignition mode to “ON”, the inside buzzer sounds.

• When the gearshift lever is shifted to the “R” (Reverse) position with the system ON, a

buzzer will sound once.

Switch position State

EXAMPLE

• When the indicator light is on and all necessary conditions are

met, system becomes ready for operation.

EXAMPLE

OFF

• The system does not operate. Push the switch to turn off the

indicator if you do not wish to use the parking sensor.

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Obstacle indication by parking sen-

sor

Information display symbol

68PH02302

(1) Obstacle detected by rear center sensors

(2) Obstacle detected by rear corner sensors

Upon detecting an obstacle, the parking

sensor causes an interior buzzer to sound

and a symbol representing the obstacle

appears on the information display in the

instrument cluster.

• A different symbol is displayed depend-

ing on the direction and distance of the

obstacle.

• A buzzer located behind the rear seat

sounds when a sensor at the rear

detects an obstacle.

(1) (2)(2)

EXAMPLE

• Warnings when obstacles are detected by corner sensors

• Warnings when obstacles are detected by center sensors

NOTE:

• Symbols are displayed with a short delay after the detection of obstacles.

• If the system detects multiple obstacles simultaneously, the display shows all of their

positions using the corresponding symbols. However, the buzzers will sound only for

the nearest obstacles.

Distance (approx.) Buzzer Symbol

45 – 60 cm

(18 – 24 in.)

Short beeps at short intervals Three lines

35 – 45 cm

(14 – 18 in.)

Short beeps at very short intervals Two lines

Less than 35 cm

(14 in.)

Continuous beep One line

Distance (approx.) Buzzer Symbol

60 – 150 cm

(24 – 59 in.)

Short beeps at long intervals

Three lines

45 – 60 cm

(18 – 24 in.)

Short beeps at short intervals

35 – 45 cm

(14 – 18 in.)

Short beeps at very short intervals Two lines

Less than 35 cm

(14 in.)

Continuous beep One line

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Set sensors

You can select either the normal or trailer

mode of the parking sensor via the infor-

mation display. Refer to “Information dis-

play” in “BEFORE DRIVING” section.

Normal mode

All sensors operate. Use this mode under

normal conditions.

Trailer mode

The rear corner and rear center sensors

are inhibited from operating. Use this

mode when towing a trailer.

NOTICE

Check that the normal mode is

selected with the parking sensor

when steering the vehicle into a

garage. If the parking sensor is left in

the trailer mode, the rear corner and

rear center sensors are not function-

ing.

Warning and indicator messages

If there is a problem or warning regarding the parking sensor system, a message is dis-

played on the information display in the instrument cluster, and a symbol blinks and the

buzzer sounds. If a message is displayed, follow its instruction.

Message Symbol Buzzer Probable cause and remedy

Two blinking

lines in a sensor

location.

Series of

double beeps

There may be a problem with the

parking sensor system.

Have your vehicle inspected by an

authorized SUZUKI dealer.

One blinking line

in a sensor loca-

tion.

Series of sin-

gle beeps

The indicated sensor is contami-

nated.

Wipe it clean with a soft cloth.

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Rearview camera

(if equipped)

When the gearshift lever is shifted to “R”

position while the ignition switch is in “ON”

position or the ignition mode is “ON”, the

rearview camera system automatically

shows the view behind the vehicle on the

display.

Rearview camera location

68PM00347

(1) Rearview camera

The rearview camera is installed beside

the license plate light.

WARNING

The distance viewed in the rearview

camera may differ from the actual

distance according to the condition

of road or the load the vehicle is car-

rying. Since the camera display area

is also limited, backing up by only

looking at the display may cause an

accident or a crash with an object.

The rearview camera cannot replace

the driver’s attention. The driver

alone is responsible for parking and

similar driving maneuvers.

• Use the rearview camera only to

provide driving assistance.

• Always drive carefully confirming

the safety of the rear and the sur-

rounding conditions by looking

directly with your eyes and using

the rear view mirror.

• Check that the tailgate is securely

closed when backing up.

NOTICE

If you use the rearview camera for a

long time when the ignition switch is

in “ON” position or the ignition mode

is “ON”, but the engine is not run-

ning, the battery may discharge.

Do not leave the ignition switch in

“ON” position or the ignition mode

“ON” for a long time when the engine

is not running.

NOTICE

The rearview camera is a precision

instrument. If you strike the camera,

it may be broken and cause damage

resulting in a catch fire or a malfunc-

tion.

• Do not strike the camera.

• Do not remove snow or mud on the

camera lens with a stick.

(1)

EXAMPLE

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NOTE:

If body wax gets on the camera lens, wipe

off the wax with a clean cloth dampened

with mild detergent diluted with water, and

then wipe the lens with a dry cloth.

How to use rearview camera

1) Turn the ignition switch to “ON” position

or press the engine switch to change

the ignition mode to “ON”.

2) Shift the gearshift lever in “R” position.

• The display automatically shows the

view behind the vehicle.

• When the gearshift lever is shifted

from “R” to another gearshift lever

position, the display returns to the

previous display.

NOTE:

The rearview camera display has first pri-

ority in any display mode. However, the

rearview camera display does not show

the rear view while the system is initializ-

ing.

Display range of rearview camera

The rearview camera display shows the

area behind the rear end of the tailgate.

The display cannot show objects which are

close to the bumper or under the bumper.

The rearview camera display cannot show

obstacles which are higher than the cam-

era. Upper parts of tall objects such as

road signs cannot be viewed on the dis-

play.

Display range of rearview camera

68PH00316

68PH00317

(1) Display range

NOTICE

If water enters the rearview camera, it

may cause a malfunction or catch

fire.

Do not use high pressure water

around the camera.

NOTICE

This lens is hard coated to prevent

damage or discoloration. Damage or

discoloration of lens may obscure

the image.

• Do not use a brush to clean lens.

• Do not use alcohol, benzene or

thinner to clean the lens.

• Do not use wax on the camera lens.

(1)

EXAMPLE

(1)

EXAMPLE

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NOTE:

• Images shown on the display from the

rearview camera are reversed images

(mirror images).

• The colors of objects on the rearview

camera may differ from the actual object

colors.

• The rearview camera display may be dif-

ficult to see under the following condi-

tions, but this is not a system

malfunction.

– In dark areas, on a rainy day or at

night.

– When the temperature around the lens

is too high/low, or the camera is wet

such as on a rainy day or during peri-

ods of high humidity (dew condensa-

tion may occur on the camera lens).

– When a foreign object such as mud or

a drop of water is stuck around the

camera lens.

– When strong light directly enters the

camera (vertical lines may be seen on

the display).

– Under fluorescent light. (The display

may flicker.)

– When the outside temperature is low

(the image on the display may be

darkened).

Rearview camera screen indication

The distance viewed in the rearview cam-

era may differ from the actual distance

according to the condition of the road or

the load the vehicle is carrying.

Uphill incline behind the vehicle

68PH00318

(1) Object

(2) Actual distance

(3) Distance on the display

When there is an uphill incline behind the

vehicle, the object shown on the display

appears farther away than the actual dis-

tance.

Downhill incline behind the vehicle

68PH00319

(1) Object

(2) Actual distance

(3) Distance on the display

When there is a downhill incline behind the

vehicle, the object shown on the display

appears closer than the actual distance.

(1)

(2)

(3)

EXAMPLE

(1)

(3)

(2)

EXAMPLE

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If the rear view from the rearview cam-

era is not shown or there is a poor

image

• If the rear view from the rearview camera

is not shown.

– Check that the ignition switch is in

“ON” position or the ignition mode is

“ON”.

– Check that the gearshift lever is

shifted to “R” position.

• If the image from the rearview camera is

poor.

– Check that the camera lens is not dirty.

– Check that light from the sun or the

beam of the headlights from the vehi-

cle behind is not shining directly into

the lens.

If the rearview camera system is still not

working properly after checking the above,

have the system inspected by an autho-

rized SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible.

Braking

60G165S

The distance needed to bring any vehicle

to a halt increases with the speed of the

vehicle. The braking distance needed, for

example, at 60 km/h (37 mph) will be

approximately 4 times greater than the

braking distance needed at 30 km/h (19

mph). Start to depress the brake pedal

when there is plenty of distance between

your vehicle and the stopping point, and

slow down gradually.

Power-assisted brakes

Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes. If

power assistance is lost due to a stalled

engine or other failures, the system is still

fully operational on reserve power and you

can bring the vehicle to a complete stop by

pressing the brake pedal once and holding

it down. The reserve power is partly used

up when you depress the brake pedal and

reduces each time the pedal is pressed.

Apply smooth and even pressure to the

pedal. Do not pump the pedal.

WARNING

If water gets into the brake devices,

brake performance may become poor

and unpredictable. After driving

through water or washing the under-

side of the vehicle, test the brakes

while driving at a slow speed to see if

they have maintained their normal

effectiveness. If the brakes are less

effective than normal, dry them by

repeatedly applying the brakes while

driving slowly until the brakes have

regained their normal effectiveness.

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Brake assist system

When you slam the brakes on, the brake

assist system determines it to be an emer-

gency stop and provides more powerful

braking for a driver who cannot hold down

the brake pedal firmly.

NOTE:

If you quickly and forcefully depress the

brakes, you may hear a clicking sound in

the brake pedal. This is normal and indi-

cates that the brake assist system is acti-

vated properly.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

ABS will help you avoid skidding by elec-

tronically controlling braking pressure. It

will also help you maintain steering control

when braking on slippery surfaces or when

braking hard.

The ABS works automatically, so you do

not need any special braking technique.

Just push the brake pedal down without

pumping. The ABS will operate whenever

it senses that the wheels are locking up.

You may feel the brake pedal move a little

while the ABS is operating.

NOTE:

The ABS will not work if vehicle speed is

under about 9 km/h (6 mph).

63J081

(1) ABS warning light

(2) Brake system warning light

WARNING

Even without reserve power in the

brake system, you can still stop the

vehicle by pressing the brake pedal

harder than normally required. How-

ever, the stopping distance may be

longer.

WARNING

• On some types of loose surfaces

(such as gravel, snow-covered

roads, etc.), the stopping distance

required for a vehicle with ABS

may be slightly greater than the

one required for a comparable vehi-

cle with a conventional brake sys-

tem. With a conventional brake

system, skidding tires are able to

plow the gravel or snow layer,

shortening the stopping distance.

ABS minimizes this resistance

effect. Allow for extra stopping dis-

tance when driving on loose sur-

faces.

• On regular paved roads, some driv-

ers may be able to obtain slightly

shorter stopping distances with

conventional brake systems than

with ABS.

(Continued)

WARNING

(Continued)

• In both of the above conditions,

ABS will still offer the advantage of

helping you maintain directional

control. However, remember that

ABS will not compensate for bad

road or weather conditions or poor

driver judgment. Use good judg-

ment and do not drive too fast.

(1)

(2)

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How ABS works

A computer continuously monitors wheel

speed. The computer compares the

changes in wheel speed when braking. If

the wheels slow suddenly, indicating a

skidding situation, the computer will

change braking pressure several times

each second to prevent the wheels from

locking. When you start your vehicle or

when you accelerate after a hard stop, you

may hear a momentary motor or clicking

noise as the system resets or checks itself.

Electronic stability program

(ESP

)

ESP

is a registered trademark of Daimler

AG.

The Electronic Stability Program (ESP

)

helps to control the vehicle during corner-

ing if front wheels or rear wheels skid. It

also assists you in maintaining traction

while accelerating on loose or slippery

road surfaces. It does this by regulating

the engine’s output, and by selectively

applying the brakes. In addition, ESP

helps to avoid skidding by controlling brak-

ing pressure.

WARNING

• If the ABS warning light (1) on the

instrument cluster comes on and

stays on while driving, there may

be a problem with the ABS system.

Ask your SUZUKI dealer to inspect

the ABS system immediately. If the

ABS system becomes inoperative,

the brake system will function as

an ordinary brake system that has

no ABS.

• If the ABS warning light (1) and the

brake system warning light (2) on

the instrument cluster simultane-

ously stay on or come on while

driving, both anti-lock function and

rear brake force control function

(proportioning valve function) of

the ABS system may have failed. If

so, the rear wheels may easily skid

or the vehicle can even spin in the

worst case when braking on a 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-

fully, avoiding hard braking as

much as possible.

WARNING

The ABS may not work properly if

tires or wheels other than those

specified in the owner’s manual are

used. This is because the ABS works

by comparing changes in wheel

speed. When replacing tires or

wheels, use only the size and type

specified in this owner’s manual.

WARNING

The ESP

cannot enhance the vehi-

cle’s driving stability in all situations

and does not control your vehicle’s

entire braking system. The ESP

can-

not prevent accidents, including

those resulting from excessive speed

in turns, or hydroplaning. Only safe

and attentive drive can prevent acci-

dents. The capabilities of an ESP

equipped vehicle must never be used

as a substitute for careful driving.

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The ESP

has the following three sys-

tems:

Stability control system

The vehicle stability control system helps

provide integrated control of systems such

as anti-lock brakes, traction control, engine

control, etc. This system automatically

controls the brakes and engine to help pre-

vent the vehicle from skidding when cor-

nering on a slippery road surface or when

turning the steering wheel abruptly.

Traction control system

The traction control system automatically

helps prevent the spinning of wheels when

the vehicle is started or accelerated on

slippery road surfaces. The system oper-

ates only if it senses that some of the

wheels are spinning or beginning to lose

traction. When this happens, the system

operates the front or rear brakes and

reduces engine power to limit wheel spin.

NOTE:

You may hear a clunking sound when you

start the engine or after the vehicle begins

to move. This means that the above sys-

tems are in the self-check mode. This

sound does not indicate a malfunction.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

ABS will help you avoid skidding by elec-

tronically controlling braking pressure. It

will also help you maintain steering control

when braking on slippery surfaces or when

braking hard. The ABS works automati-

cally, so you do not have to use any spe-

cial braking technique. Just push the brake

pedal down without pumping. The ABS will

operate whenever it senses that wheels

are locking up. You may feel the brake

pedal pulsate while the ABS is operating.

(For more information on ABS, see “Brak-

ing” in this section.)

NOTE:

If the ABS system is activated, you may

hear a clunking noise and/or feel pulsating

in the brake pedal. This is normal and indi-

cates that the brake fluid pressure is being

controlled properly.

WARNING

• The ESP

may not work properly if

tires or wheels other than those

specified in the owner’s manual are

used. When replacing tires or

wheels, use only the size and type

specified in this owner’s manual.

• The ESP

may not work properly if

tires are not inflated to the recom-

mended tire inflation pressure.

• The ESP

may not work properly if

tires are fitted with tire chains.

• The ESP

may not work properly if

the tires are excessively worn.

Replace tires when the tread wear

indicators in the grooves appear on

the tread surface.

• The ESP

is not a substitute for

winter tires or tire chains on a

snow-covered road.

WARNING

• The ESP

may not work properly if

engine related parts such as the

muffler are not equivalent to stan-

dard equipment or are extremely

deteriorated.

• Do not modify the vehicle’s sus-

pension since the ESP

may not

work properly.

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The ESP

indicator lights are described

below:

ESP

warning light

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This light blinks 5 times per second when

one of the following systems is activated.

• Stability control system

• Traction control system

If this light blinks, drive carefully.

When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”

position, or the engine switch is pressed to

change the ignition mode to “ON”, this light

comes on briefly so you can check that the

light is working.

NOTE:

When the ESP

warning light comes on

and stays on while driving, indicating a

malfunction of the ESP

systems (other

than ABS), the brake system will function

as an ordinary ABS with no additional

ESP

functions.

ESP

OFF indicator light

57L30045

You should turn the ESP

on during your

ordinary driving, so that you have the ben-

efits of all of the ESP

systems.

It may be required to turn the ESP

sys-

tems (other than ABS) off if your vehicle is

stuck in sand, mud, or snow, where wheel

spin is necessary.

ESP

OFF switch

Models without parking sensors

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(1) ESP

OFF switch

NOTICE

If the ESP

warning light comes on

and stays on while driving, there may

be a malfunction of the ESP

sys-

tems (other than ABS). You should

have the systems inspected by an

authorized SUZUKI dealer.

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Models with parking sensors

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(1) ESP

OFF switch

When the ESP

OFF switch located at the

instrument panel is pushed and held to

turn off the ESP

systems (other than

ABS), the ESP

OFF indicator light in the

instrument cluster comes on.

When you have turned the ESP

systems

(other than ABS) off, turn them back on

before resuming ordinary driving.

When you push the ESP

OFF switch

again, the ESP

OFF indicator light will go

out and all of the ESP

systems will be

activated.

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If the message shown in the above illustra-

tion appears on the information display,

there may be a problem with the ESP

system. Have your vehicle inspected by an

authorized SUZUKI dealer.

NOTE:

The ESP

system will not activate while

this message is displayed.

NOTE:

If your vehicle is equipped with the radar

brake support system, when the ESP

system is turned off, the radar brake sup-

port system will be turned off.

ABS warning light / brake system

warning light

See “Braking” in this section.

Hill hold control system

(if equipped)

The hill hold control system is designed to

assist you in starting to move up steep or

slippery hills. When you start to move up a

hill, the system helps to prevent the vehicle

from rolling downward (for approximately 2

seconds) while you move your foot from

the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.

(1)

WARNING

• Do not rely excessively on the hill

hold control system. The hill hold

control system may not prevent the

vehicle from rolling downward on a

hill under all load or road condi-

tions. Always be prepared to

depress the brake pedal to prevent

the vehicle from rolling downward.

Failure to pay attention and

depress the brake pedal to hold the

vehicle on a hill when necessary,

may result in loss of control or an

accident.

• The hill hold control system is not

designed to stop the vehicle on a

hill.

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The hill hold control system activates for a

maximum of about 2 seconds if your foot is

moved from the brake pedal when the fol-

lowing conditions are all met.

1) The gearshift lever is in a forward gear

or reverse gear.

2) The parking brake is released.

3) The vehicle is on an upward incline.

NOTE:

You may hear a sound coming from the

engine when the hill hold control system is

activated. This sound is normal and does

not indicate a malfunction.

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If the message shown in the above illustra-

tion appears on the information display,

there may be a problem with the hill hold

control system. Have your vehicle

inspected by an authorized SUZUKI

dealer.

NOTE:

The hill hold control system will not acti-

vate while this message is displayed.

Tire pressure monitoring

system (TPMS)

The tire pressure monitoring system is

designed to alert you when one or more of

the tires on your vehicle is significantly

under-inflated. The tire pressure monitor-

ing system (TPMS) sensor containing a

unique identification code is mounted on

each wheel. The TPMS sensors transmit

tire pressure signals to the receiver of the

tire pressure monitoring system controller.

When the inflation pressure of one or more

tires indicates significant under-inflation,

the low tire pressure warning light shown

below comes on.

NOTE:

The word “telltale” in this section, means

an indicator.

WARNING

(Continued)

• After you release your foot from the

brake pedal, accelerate the vehicle

to move up immediately. If you

release your foot from the brake

pedal over 2 seconds, the hill hold

control system will be canceled. If

so, the vehicle may roll downward,

which can result in an accident

depending on the degree of slope.

And, the engine may stall and the

power assist for the steering and

brakes will not work so steering

and braking will be much harder

than usual which can result in an

accident or vehicle damage.

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Low tire pressure warning light

52D305

Each tire should be checked monthly when

cold and inflated to the inflation pressure

recommended by the vehicle manufacturer

on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pres-

sure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a dif-

ferent size than the size indicated on the

vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure

label, you should determine the proper tire

inflation pressure for those tires.)

As an added fuel efficiency feature, your

vehicle has been equipped with a tire pres-

sure monitoring system (TPMS) that illumi-

nates a low tire pressure telltale when one

or more of your tires is significantly under-

inflated.

Accordingly, when the low tire pressure

telltale illuminates, you should stop and

check your tires as soon as possible, and

inflate them to the proper pressure.

Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire

causes the tire to overheat and can lead to

tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces

fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may

affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping

ability.

Please note that the TPMS is not a substi-

tute for proper tire maintenance, and it is

the driver’s responsibility to maintain cor-

rect tire pressure, even if under-inflation

has not reached the level to trigger illumi-

nation of the TPMS low tire pressure tell-

tale.

WARNING

Relying only on the tire pressure

monitoring system to determine

when it is necessary to add air to the

tires can result in loss of control or

an accident.

Check tire inflation pressures

monthly when the tires are cold. If

necessary, adjust them to the recom-

mended inflation pressure as speci-

fied on the vehicle’s tire information

placard and in this owner’s manual.

Refer to “Tires” in “INSPECTION AND

MAINTENANCE” section.

WARNING

Failure to take corrective action when

the low tire pressure warning light is

not working or when it comes on and

blinks while driving can lead to an

accident.

If the low tire pressure warning light

does not come on for 2 seconds after

the ignition switch is turned to “ON”

position or the engine switch is

pressed to change the ignition mode

to “ON”, or comes on and blinks

while driving, have your vehicle

inspected by an authorized SUZUKI

dealer. Even if the light turns off after

blinking, indicating that the monitor-

ing system has recovered, you

should still have the system checked

by your authorized SUZUKI dealer.

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The low tire pressure warning light can

come on due to normal causes such as

natural air leakage and pressure changes

caused by changes in temperature or

atmospheric pressure. Adjusting the air

pressure in the tires to the pressure shown

on the tire information placard should

cause the low tire pressure warning light to

turn off.

To make the low tire pressure warning light

go off, adjust the tire pressures when the

tires are cold, and drive the vehicle for

about 10 minutes.

When the adjusted tire pressure is recog-

nized, the low tire pressure warning light

will go off and the information display

shows the current tire pressure (if you

select the TPMS monitor (if equipped)).

WARNING

The load-carrying capacity of your

tires is reduced at lower inflation

pressures. If your tires are even mod-

erately under-inflated, the load on the

tires may exceed the load-carrying

capacity of the tires, which could lead

to tire failure. The low tire pressure

warning light will not alert you to this

condition, because it only comes on

when one or more of your tires

becomes significantly under-inflated.

Check and adjust your tire inflation

pressure at least once a month. Refer

to “Tires” in “INSPECTION AND

MAINTENANCE” section.

WARNING

Continuing to drive with the low tire

pressure warning light on can lead to

an accident, resulting in severe injury

or death.

If the low tire pressure warning light

comes on and stays on, reduce your

speed and avoid abrupt steering and

braking. Be aware that driving on a

significantly under-inflated tire can

cause the tire to overheat and can

lead to tire failure, and may affect

steering control and brake effective-

ness. Stop in a safe place as soon as

possible and check your tires.

• If you have a flat tire, replace it with

the spare tire (if equipped). Refer to

“Jacking instructions” in “EMER-

GENCY SERVICE” section for the

tire replacement method. Also refer

to “Replacing tires and/or wheels”

for instructions on how to restore

normal operation of the TPMS after

you have had a flat tire.

(Continued)

WARNING

(Continued)

• If your vehicle is equipped with a

flat tire repair kit instead of a spare

tire, refer to “Flat tire repair kit (if

equipped)” in “EMERGENCY SER-

VICE” section for instructions on

how to perform an emergency

repair of a flat tire.

• If one or more of your tires is

under-inflated, adjust the inflation

pressure in all of your tires to the

recommended inflation pressure as

soon as possible.

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If the light turns on again shortly after

adjusting the pressure in your tires, you

may have a flat tire. If you have a flat tire,

replace it with the spare tire (if equipped).

Refer to “Jacking instructions” in “EMER-

GENCY SERVICE” section. Refer to

“Replacing tires and/or wheels” for instruc-

tions on how to restore normal operation of

the tire pressure monitoring system after

you have had a flat tire.

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NOTE:

• For a certain type of instrument cluster

only, the information display shows the

above warning and indicator message

when this light comes on.

• When the tire inflation pressure is

adjusted in high altitude areas, the low

tire pressure light may not turn off even

after tire inflation pressure adjustment. In

this case, adjust the inflation pressure to

a slightly higher pressure than the one

shown on the tire information placard.

• The low tire pressure warning light may

turn off temporarily after coming on. This

could be due to increase of surface tem-

perature after long distance driving or

traveling to a high temperature area.

Even if the tire pressure warning light

turns off after coming on, check the infla-

tion pressure of all tires.

• To reduce the chance that the low tire

pressure warning light will come on due

to normal changes in temperature and

atmospheric pressure, it is important to

check and adjust the tire pressures

when the tires are cold. If you check tires

after driving, they are warm. Even if the

tire pressure seems to be good in this

condition, it could fall below the specified

pressure when tires cool down. Also, if

tires are inflated to the specified pres-

sure in a warm garage, the tire pressure

could fall below the specified one when

you drive the vehicle outside in very cold

temperature. If you adjust the tire pres-

sure in a garage that is warmer than the

outside temperature, you should add

1 kPa to the recommended cold tire

inflation pressure for every 0.8°C differ-

ence between garage temperature and

outside temperature.

NOTICE

If the low tire pressure warning light

does not go off even when you drive

for more than 10 minutes after adjust-

ing the cold tire pressure, there may

be a problem with the TPMS. Have

your vehicle inspected by an autho-

rized SUZUKI dealer.

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TPMS malfunction indicator

Your vehicle has also been equipped with

a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate

when the system is not operating properly.

The TPMS malfunction indicator is com-

bined with the low tire pressure telltale.

When the system detects a malfunction,

the telltale will flash for about 75 seconds

and then remain continuously illuminated.

This sequence will continue upon subse-

quent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal-

function exists.

The TPMS malfunction indicator is not

reset even after the engine is turned off; it

remains in the on state until the normal

conditions are restored.

When the malfunction indicator is illumi-

nated, the system may not be able to

detect or signal low tire pressure as

intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur

for a variety of reasons, including the

installation of replacement or alternate

tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent

the TPMS from functioning properly.

Always check the TPMS malfunction tell-

tale after replacing one or more tires or

wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the

replacement or alternate tires and wheels

allow the TPMS to continue to function

properly.

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NOTE:

For a certain type of instrument cluster

only, the information display shows the

above warning and indicator message

when this light comes on.

NOTICE

The tire pressure sensors can be

damaged if you do not take proper

precautions.

• We highly recommend that you

have tires repaired or replaced by

an authorized SUZUKI dealer. The

tire pressure sensors can be dam-

aged by installation or removal of

tires.

• Do not use liquid sealants for a flat

tire unless your vehicle is equipped

with a flat tire repair kit instead of a

spare tire.

NOTICE

If the low tire pressure warning light

comes on frequently, there may be

something wrong with one or more of

the tires, tire pressure sensors, or the

monitoring system.

If the low tire pressure warning light

comes on frequently, have your vehi-

cle inspected by an authorized

SUZUKI dealer.

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TPMS limitations

The tire pressure monitoring system may

not function properly under certain circum-

stances. In the following situations, the low

tire pressure warning light may come on

and remain on or may blink.

• When you replace a flat tire with the

spare tire.

• When you include a spare tire during a

tire rotation.

• When the TPMS sensor is damaged

during a tire replacement or liquid seal-

ants are used to repair a flat tire.

• When the TPMS sensor’s electronic sig-

nal is disturbed in one of the following

ways:

– Electric devices or facilities using simi-

lar radio wave frequencies are nearby.

– A metallic film that may cause radio

wave interference is attached on the

window.

– A lot of snow or ice covers the vehicle,

in particular, around the wheels or

wheel housings.

– Snow tires that are not installed with

genuine TPMS sensors or tire chains

are used.

• When you use non-genuine SUZUKI

wheels or tires.

• When the pressure of any tire is too

high.

• When there is a problem with the

receiver of the TPMS controller.

TPMS setting (For instrument clus-

ter - Type A or B)

• You can set one of the initial value of tire

pressure below that is indicated on the

tire information label.

– Comfort Mode

– Eco Mode (if equipped)

– Load Mode

For details on how to set the mode, refer to

“Setting mode” in “BEFORE DRIVING”

section.

TPMS setting (For instrument clus-

ter - Type C)

• You can check the current tire inflation

pressure on the information display.

• You can set one of the initial value of tire

pressure below that is indicated on the

tire information label.

– Comfort Mode

– Eco Mode (if equipped)

– Load Mode

WARNING

If the loading weight has changed,

adjust the tire pressure according to

the tire information label and set the

initial value via the information dis-

play. If the loading weight, tire pres-

sure and initial value do not match,

the tire pressure monitoring system

will not function properly.

WARNING

If the loading weight has changed,

adjust the tire pressure according to

the tire information label and set the

initial value via the information dis-

play. If the loading weight, tire pres-

sure and initial value do not match,

the tire pressure monitoring system

will not function properly.

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To check the current tire inflation pres-

sure

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1) When the ignition mode is “ON” and the

vehicle is stationary, push and hold the

indicator selector knob (1) on the instru-

ment cluster for more than 3 seconds to

change the information display to the

setting mode.

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2) Turn the indicator selector knob (1) left

or right to select “TPMS” and push the

indicator selector knob.

NOTE:

If you exit the setting mode, select “Back”

and push the indicator selector knob (1).

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3) Turn the indicator selector knob (1) left

or right to select “Tyre Press” and push

the indicator selector knob.

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4) The display shows current tire inflation

pressure.

(1)

EXAMPLE

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NOTE:

• If the low tire pressure warning light

comes on, the information display will be

switched to “Tyre Press” display and the

corresponding tire pressure indication

blinks to alert you which tire(s) is(are)

low pressure.

• The display may not show the tire infla-

tion pressure for about 10 minutes after

the vehicle begins to move. This is

because the TPMS system learns the

tire inflation pressure within this 10 min-

utes. The display will show the tire infla-

tion pressure after 10 minutes passed.

• If you stop the vehicle and change the

ignition mode to “LOCK” (OFF), and

leave it for 20 minutes or more, tire pres-

sure will be reset and will be indicated as

0 kPa when the engine is restarted. In

this case, the current tire pressure indi-

cation will recover after driving for a

while. However, if any of tire pressures

has been detected as low pressure

before stopping the engine, the tire pres-

sure indication may not recover and may

be indicated as “---”.

To set the initial value of tire pressure

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1) When the ignition mode is “ON” and the

vehicle is stationary, push and hold the

indicator selector knob (1) on the instru-

ment cluster for more than 3 seconds to

change the information display to the

setting mode.

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2) Turn the indicator selector knob (1) left

or right to select “TPMS” and push the

indicator selector knob.

NOTE:

If you exit the setting mode, select “Back”

and push the indicator selector knob (1).

(1)

EXAMPLE

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3) Turn the indicator selector knob (1) left

or right to select “TPMS Mode” and

push the indicator selector knob.

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4) Turn the indicator selector knob (1) left

or right to select the initial value and

push the indicator selector knob.

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5) When the display shows the message

shown in the above illustration, the set-

ting is completed.

Replacing tires and/or wheels

If you got a flat tire and replaced it with the

spare tire, SUZUKI recommends that you

have an authorized SUZUKI dealer mount

a new tire on the wheel that had the flat

tire. The TPMS is already set up to recog-

nize the ID code of the original wheel, and

normal TPMS operation will be restored.

If you need to replace any wheels on your

vehicle, your dealer must check that TPMS

sensors are installed in the new wheels

and must set up the TPMS to recognize

the new sensors.

NOTE:

A TPMS sensor is not installed in the spare

tire. You should use the spare tire only in

an emergency situation, and should

replace the spare tire as soon as possible

to restore normal TPMS operation.

EXAMPLE

WARNING

Use of tires or wheels not recom-

mended by SUZUKI can result in fail-

ure of the TPMS.

When replacing tires and wheels, use

only tires and wheels recommended

by SUZUKI as standard or optional

equipment for your vehicle. Refer to

“Tires” in “INSPECTION AND MAIN-

TENANCE” section for additional

information.

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The tire pressure monitoring system, trans-

mitter model S180052024 and receiver

model 40398036 are in compliance with

the essential requirements and other rele-

vant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

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