Get Operating Your Vehicle -> Parking sensors (if equipped) Guide for Suzuki Baleno 4 Door First Generation (1995-2002)

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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.

Operating Your Vehicle -> Parking sensors (if equipped) for Your Suzuki Baleno 4 Door First Generation (1995-2002)

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