Get Before Driving Guide for Suzuki Grand Vitara SUV Second Generation (2005-2015)

BEFORE DRIVING

79K21-03E

60G404

BEFORE DRIVING

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

Door Locks .......................................................................... 2-1

Keyless Start System Remote Controller/Keyless Entry

System Transmitter ............................................................. 2-4

Theft Deterrent Light ........................................................... 2-15

Windows .............................................................................. 2-15

Mirrors .................................................................................. 2-17

Front Seats .......................................................................... 2-18

Rear Seats ............................................................................ 2-22

Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems ........................... 2-26

Supplemental Restraint System (air bags) ....................... 2-43

Instrument Cluster .............................................................. 2-54

Warning and Indicator Lights ............................................ 2-55

Speedometer ....................................................................... 2-65

Tachometer .......................................................................... 2-65

Fuel Gauge ........................................................................... 2-65

Temperature Gauge ............................................................ 2-66

Brightness Control .............................................................. 2-66

Information Display (if equipped) ...................................... 2-67

Lighting Control Lever ........................................................ 2-75

Front Fog Light Switch (if equipped) ................................ 2-78

Turn Signal Control Lever .................................................. 2-78

Hazard Warning Switch ...................................................... 2-79

Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever ................................ 2-79

Tilt Steering Lock Lever ..................................................... 2-82

Horn ...................................................................................... 2-82

Rear Window Defroster and Outside Rearview Mirrors

Defroster (if equipped) Switch ........................................... 2-82

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BEFORE DRIVING

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Keys

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Your vehicle comes with a pair of identical

keys. Keep the spare key in a safe place.

One key can open all of the locks on the

vehicle.

The key identification number is stamped

on a metal tag provided with the keys.

Keep the tag in a safe place. If you lose

your keys, you will need this number to

have new keys made. Write the number

below for your future reference.

Ignition Key Reminder

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.

Door Locks

Side Door Locks

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To lock a front door from outside the vehi-

cle:

• Insert the key and turn the top of the key

toward the front of the vehicle, or

• Turn the lock knob forward and close the

door.

KEY NUMBER:

EXAMPLE

WARNING

Always lock all doors when driving.

Locking the doors helps to prevent

occupants from being thrown from

the vehicle in the event of an acci-

dent. It also helps prevent unin-

tended opening of the doors.

Rear

Front

LOCK

UNLOCK

Keys: 8

Spare Tire Nut Lock: 5

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To unlock a front door from outside the

vehicle, insert the key and turn the top of

the key toward the rear of the vehicle.

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To lock a door from inside the vehicle, turn

the lock knob forward. Turn the lock knob

rearward to unlock the door.

To lock a rear side door from outside the

vehicle, turn the lock knob forward and

close the door.

Power Door Locking System

(if equipped)

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You can lock and unlock all doors (includ-

ing the tailgate) simultaneously by:

• Turning the key in the driver’s door lock,

• Pushing the power door locking switch

located on the door panel of either front

door.

(when using the key)

To lock all doors simultaneously, insert the

key in the driver’s door lock, and turn the

key to the LOCK side.

To unlock all doors simultaneously, insert

the key in the driver’s door lock and turn

the key to the UNLOCK side twice.

Driver’s side

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Front passenger’s side

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UNLOCK LOCK

UNLOCK

Rear

Front

LOCK

EXAMPLE

UNLOCK LOCK

UNLOCKLOCK

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(when using the power door locking

switch)

To lock or unlock all the doors simulta-

neously, depress the front or rear of the

switch respectively.

NOTE:

• If your vehicle is equipped with the key-

less entry system, you can also lock or

unlock all doors by operating the remote

controller/transmitter. Refer to “Keyless

Start System Remote Controller/Key-

less Entry System Transmitter” in this

section.

• If your vehicle is equipped with the key-

less start system, you can also lock or

unlock all doors by pushing the request

switch on the door handle. Refer to “Key-

less Start System Remote Controller/

Keyless Entry System Transmitter” in

this section.

Child Lock System (rear doors)

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(1) LOCK

(2) UNLOCK

Each of the rear doors is equipped with a

child lock which can be used to help pre-

vent unwanted opening of the door from

inside the vehicle. When the lock lever is in

the “LOCK” position (1), the rear door can

only be opened from outside. When the

lock lever is in the “UNLOCK” position (2),

the rear door can be opened from inside or

outside.

Tailgate

You can lock or unlock the tailgate by using

the key in the driver’s door lock.

NOTE:

When, in parked condition on a road, the

tailgate is open and hides the lights, it is

necessary to indicate the presence of the

vehicle, for example by means of a warn-

ing triangle or other devices according to

national requirements for use on the road.

If you cannot unlock the tailgate due to a

discharged battery or malfunction, follow

the procedures below to unlock the tailgate

from inside the vehicle.

1) Remove the luggage compartment

cover.

2) Fold the rear seat forward for easier

access. Refer to the “Folding Rear

Seats” section for details on how to fold

the rear seat forward.

WARNING

Be sure to place the child lock sys-

tem in the “LOCK” position whenever

children are seated in the rear.

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Door Locks: 3, 5, 8

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3) Remove the cap (1) by hand.

4) Break the vinyl using a jack handle or a

flat blade screwdriver to access the

emergency lever (2).

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5) Push down on the emergency lever (2)

using a jack handle or a flat blade

screwdriver. To lock the tailgate, push

up on the emergency lever (2).

After using the emergency lever, be sure to

see your SUZUKI dealer.

Keyless Start System Remote

Controller/Keyless Entry

System Transmitter

66J111

Your vehicle is equipped with either a key-

less start system remote controller (Type

A) or a keyless entry system transmitter

(Type B). The remote controller has a key-

less entry system and a keyless start sys-

tem. The transmitter has only a keyless

entry system. For details, refer to the fol-

lowing explanations.

(1)

WARNING

To avoid injury, do not use your fin-

ger to push the emergency lever.

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Type A Type B

Door Locks: 3, 5, 8

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Keyless Start System Remote

Controller (Type A)

The remote controller enables the following

operations:

• You can lock or unlock the doors by

operating the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons

on the remote controller. Refer to the

explanation in this section.

• You can lock or unlock the doors (includ-

ing the tailgate) by pushing the request

switch on the door handle of each door

or the tailgate. For details, refer to the

explanation in this section.

• You can start the engine without using

an ignition key. For details, refer to “Igni-

tion Switch” in the “OPERATING YOUR

VEHICLE” section.

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(1) “LOCK” button

(2) “UNLOCK” button

(3) “PANIC” button

“LOCK” button (1) / “UNLOCK” button

(2) function

You can lock or unlock all doors (including

the tailgate) simultaneously by operating

the remote controller near the vehicle.

• To lock the doors, push the “LOCK” but-

ton (1).

• To unlock the driver’s door, push the

“UNLOCK” button (2) once.

• To unlock other doors, wait a second or

two, then push the “UNLOCK” button (2)

a second time. If you “double-click” too

fast, the doors will not unlock.

The turn signal lights will flash once when

the doors are locked.

When the doors are unlocked:

• The turn signal lights will flash twice.

• If the interior light switch is in the

“DOOR” position, the interior light will

turn on for about 15 seconds and then

fade out. If you push in the ignition

switch or insert the key during this time,

the light will start to fade out immedi-

ately.

Be sure the doors are locked after you

operate the “LOCK” button (1).

If no door is opened within about 30 sec-

onds after the “UNLOCK” button (2) is

operated, the doors will automatically lock

again.

NOTE:

• The maximum operating distance of the

remote controller is about 5 m (16 ft.),

but this can vary depending on the sur-

roundings, especially near other trans-

mitting devices such as radio towers or

CB (Citizen’s Band) radios.

• The door locks cannot be operated with

the remote controller if the ignition switch

is in a position other than “LOCK”, or the

ignition key is inserted in the ignition

switch.

If any door is open, you cannot lock the

door by operating the remote controller,

however unlock the door.

• You cannot lock the door unless all of the

doors are closed completely.

• If you lose one of the remote controllers,

ask your SUZUKI dealer as soon as pos-

sible for a replacement. Be sure to have

your dealer program the new remote

controller code in your vehicle’s memory

so that the old code is erased, or per-

form the programming procedure your-

self according to the instructions in this

section.

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(2)

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Door Locks: 3, 5, 8

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“PANIC” button (3) function

This function is to get the attention of oth-

ers.

Press the “PANIC” button (3) for more than

1 second. The headlights and taillights will

blink for about 30 seconds. Also, the horn

will sound intermittently for about 30 sec-

onds at the same time.

To cancel the “PANIC” mode, press any

button (PANIC, LOCK or UNLOCK) on the

remote controller. You can also insert the

key in the ignition switch and turn to the

“ON” position to cancel the “PANIC” mode.

NOTE:

The “PANIC” button function will not acti-

vate when the key is in the ignition switch.

Keyless unlocking/locking using the

request switches

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When the remote controller is within the

operating range described in this section,

you can lock or unlock the doors by push-

ing the request switch (1) on the door han-

dle of each door or the tailgate.

To lock all doors when all doors are

unlocked:

• Push the request switch on one of the

door handles once.

The turn signal lights will flash once when

the doors are locked.

To unlock a door or all doors:

• Push the request switch on the door

handle once to unlock only one door.

• Push the request switch on the door

handle twice to unlock all doors.

When the doors are unlocked:

• The turn signal lights will flash twice.

• If the interior light switch is in the

“DOOR” position, the interior light will

turn on for about 15 seconds and then

fade out. If you push in the ignition

switch or insert the key during this time,

the light will start to fade out immedi-

ately.

Be sure the doors are locked after you

operate the request switch to lock the

doors.

NOTE:

• The door locks cannot be operated by

the request switch under the following

conditions:

– If any door is open or is not completely

closed.

– If the ignition switch is in a position

other than “LOCK”.

– If the ignition key is inserted in the igni-

tion switch.

• If no doors are opened within about 30

seconds after unlocking the doors by

pushing the request switch, the doors

will be locked again automatically.

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EXAMPLE

Door Locks: 3, 5, 8

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(1) 80 cm (2 1/2 feet)

When the remote controller is within

approximately 80 cm (2 1/2 feet) from a

front door handle or the tailgate switch, you

can lock or unlock the doors by pushing

the request switch.

NOTE:

• If the remote controller is outside the

request switch operating range

described above, you will not be able to

operate the request switch.

• If the battery of the remote controller

runs down or there are strong radio

waves or noise, the request switch oper-

ating range may be reduced or the

remote controller may be inoperative.

• If the remote controller is too close to the

door, the request switches may not oper-

ate.

• If a spare remote controller is in the vehi-

cle, the request switches may not oper-

ate normally.

• The remote controller will only operate a

request switch if it is within the switch’s

operating range. For example, if the

remote controller is within the operating

range of the driver’s door request switch

but not the front passenger’s door

request switch or the tailgate request

switch, the driver’s door switch can be

operated but the front passenger’s door

switch or tailgate switch cannot be oper-

ated.

NOTE:

The keyless start system may not function

correctly in certain environments or under

certain operating conditions such as the

following:

• When there are strong signals coming

from a television, power station or a cel-

lular phone.

• When the remote controller is in contact

with or covered by a metal object.

• When a radio wave type remote keyless

entry is used nearby.

• When the remote controller is placed

near an electronic device such as per-

sonal computer.

Some additional precautions you should

take and information you should be aware

of are:

• Make sure the ignition key is stowed in

the remote controller. If the remote con-

troller becomes unreliable, you will not

be able to lock or unlock the doors or

start the engine.

• Be sure that the driver always carries the

remote controller.

• If you lose one of the remote controllers,

ask your SUZUKI dealer as soon as pos-

sible for a replacement. Be sure to have

your dealer program the new remote

controller code in your vehicle’s memory

so that the old code is erased, or per-

form the programming procedure your-

self according to the instructions in this

section.

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EXAMPLE

CAUTION

The remote controller is a sensitive

electronic instrument. To avoid dam-

aging the remote controller:

• Do not expose it to impacts, mois-

ture or high temperature such as by

leaving it on the dashboard under

direct sunlight.

• Keep the remote controller away

from magnetic objects such as a

television.

Door Locks: 3, 5, 8

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• You can use up to four remote controllers

and ignition keys for your vehicle. Ask

your SUZUKI dealer for details.

• The battery life of the remote controller

is about two years, but it can vary

depending on usage conditions.

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To stow the ignition key into the remote

controller, push the key in the remote con-

troller until you hear a click.

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To remove the key from the remote control-

ler, push the button (A) in the direction of

the arrow and pull the key out from the

remote controller.

Reminder function

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If the remote controller is not in the vehicle

under the following conditions, a buzzer

sounds intermittently for about 2 seconds

and the keyless start system indicator light

on the instrument cluster blinks in red:

• When the vehicle speed is over 10 km/h

(6 mph).

• When one or more doors are opened

and all of the doors are later closed with

the ignition switch in a position other

than “LOCK”.

The red indicator light will turn off within

several seconds after the remote controller

is returned to an area of the vehicle other

than the rear luggage area.

If the remote controller is left in the vehicle

and you lock the driver’s door or front pas-

senger’s door as described below, the door

will be automatically unlocked.

• If you open the driver’s door and lock the

door by turning the lock knob forward or

pushing the power door locking switch,

the driver’s door will be automatically

unlocked.

• If you open a door other than the driver’s

door and lock the front passenger’s door

by turning the lock knob forward or push-

ing the power door locking switch, the

front passenger’s door will be automati-

cally unlocked.

NOTE:

• The reminder will not operate when the

remote controller is on the instrument

panel, in the glove box, in a storage

compartment, in the sun visor or on the

floor etc.

• Be sure that the driver always carries the

remote controller.

• Do not leave the remote controller in the

vehicle when leaving the vehicle.

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EXAMPLE

Door Locks: 3, 5, 8

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Replacement of the battery

If the remote controller becomes unreli-

able, replace the battery.

To replace the battery of the remote con-

troller:

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1) Insert a flat blade screwdriver covered

with a soft cloth in the slot of the remote

controller and pry it open.

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2) Replace the battery (1) (Lithium disc

type CR2032 or equivalent) so its + ter-

minal faces the bottom of the case as

shown in the illustration.

3) Close the remote controller firmly.

4) Make sure the door locks can be oper-

ated with the remote controller.

5) Dispose of the used battery properly

according to applicable rules or regula-

tions. Do not dispose of lithium batter-

ies with ordinary household trash.

WARNING

Swallowing a lithium battery may

cause serious internal injury. Do not

allow anyone to swallow a lithium

battery. Keep lithium batteries away

from children and pets. If swallowed,

contact a physician immediately.

(1)

CAUTION

The transmitter/remote controller is a

sensitive electronic instrument. To

avoid damaging it, do not expose it to

dust or moisture or tamper with inter-

nal parts.

Door Locks: 3, 5, 8

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Programming/erasing the remote con-

troller code yourself

Your new vehicle was originally equipped

with two remote controllers.

If you have lost one of the remote control-

lers, you should change the remote con-

troller code in your vehicle’s memory as

soon as possible for security. If you pur-

chase additional remote controllers, the

new remote controllers need to be pro-

grammed into your vehicle’s memory. You

can perform this yourself by using the fol-

lowing procedure:

NOTE:

• You can program up to four remote con-

troller codes into your vehicle’s memory.

The four codes may be the same or dif-

ferent.

• If you try to program a fifth code, the four

remote controller codes that are pro-

grammed will be cleared automatically.

• If you program a new remote controller

code, all of the old remote controller

codes that are in your vehicle’s memory

will be erased automatically. When you

program a new remote controller, you

should reprogram any additional remote

controllers at the same time.

• To purchase new remote controllers, see

your SUZUKI dealer.

• Before you begin programming, have all

of your remote controllers available.

To program a new remote controller

1) Close all the doors of the vehicle.

2) Sit in the driver’s seat and confirm that

the driver’s door is unlocked.

3) Insert the key into the ignition switch.

4) Complete steps 1 through 6 described

below within 25 seconds after step 3).

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1. Push the power door locking switch

of the driver’s door to the lock posi-

tion and then push it to the unlock

position.

2. Repeat step 1 two more times.

3. Push the power door locking switch

of the driver’s door to the lock posi-

tion.

4. Remove the key from the ignition

switch and then insert it again.

5. Repeat step 4 three more times.

6. To start the engine, turn the ignition

switch to the “START” position.

Wait for 3 seconds.

7. Proceed to step 5) within 60 seconds

after the engine has started.

NOTE:

You cannot program the remote controller

if you don’t complete steps 1 through 6

within 25 seconds.

You cannot program the remote controller

if you do not proceed to step 5) within 60

seconds after the engine has started.

5) Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”

position.

A buzzer will sound twice and the door

lock switch will be activated from the

lock position to the unlock position

automatically.

6) Press the “LOCK”, “UNLOCK” or

“PANIC” button on the remote control-

ler.

A buzzer will sound twice and the door

lock switch will be activated from the

lock position to the unlock position

automatically.

If you want to program an additional

remote controller, repeat the procedure

of step 6) using the additional remote

controller.

NOTE:

Complete step 6) within 30 seconds.

You can program up to four remote control-

lers.

UNLOCK

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LOCK

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7) To complete programming, remove the

key from the ignition switch or turn the

ignition switch to the “ON” position.

8) Make sure that the keyless start system

and keyless entry system operate prop-

erly by operating each remote control-

ler.

If you cannot operate the keyless start sys-

tem and/or keyless entry system, repeat

this programming procedure again.

If you still cannot operate the systems, see

your SUZUKI dealer.

To change the old remote controller

codes in your vehicle’s memory

If you have lost one of the remote control-

lers, you should change the remote con-

troller codes in your vehicle’s memory as

soon as possible for security.

To erase the remote controller code(s) in

your vehicle’s memory, you should pro-

gram the new remote controller code. The

old codes in your vehicle’s memory will be

erased automatically. If you have more

remote controller(s), you must program all

of the remote controller codes at the same

time. You cannot operate the keyless start

system and keyless entry system using

any remote controller that is not pro-

grammed at the same time.

For details on how to program, refer to the

programming procedure in this section.

When you complete programming, make

sure that the keyless start system and key-

less entry system operate properly by

operating each remote controller.

1. For USA

This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-

lowing two conditions:

1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and

2) This device must accept any interfer-

ence received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the party responsible for com-

pliance could void the user’s authority to

operate the equipment.

2. For Canada

This device complies with Industry Canada

Standard RSS-210. Operation is subject to

the following two conditions:

1) This device may not cause interference,

and

2) This device must accept any interfer-

ence, including interference that may

cause undesired operation of the

device.

The term “IC:” before the certification/reg-

istration number only signifies that the

Industry Canada technical specifications

were met.

Keyless Entry System Transmitter

(Type B)

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(1) “LOCK” button

(2) “UNLOCK” button

(3) “PANIC” button

“LOCK” button (1) / “UNLOCK” button

(2) function

You can lock or unlock all doors (including

the tailgate) simultaneously by operating

the transmitter near the vehicle.

• To lock the doors, push the “LOCK” but-

ton (1).

• To unlock the driver’s door, push the

“UNLOCK” button (2) once.

• To unlock other doors, wait a second or

two, then push the “UNLOCK” button (2)

a second time. If you “double-click” too

fast, the doors will not unlock.

(1)

(2)

(3)

Door Locks: 3, 5, 8

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The turn signal lights will flash once when

the doors are locked.

When the doors are unlocked:

• The turn signal lights will flash twice.

• If the interior light switch is in the

“DOOR” position, the interior light will

turn on for about 15 seconds and then

fade out. If you insert the key into the

ignition switch during this time, the light

will start to fade out immediately.

Be sure the doors are locked after you

operate the “LOCK” button (1).

If no door is opened within about 30 sec-

onds after the “UNLOCK” button (2) is

operated, the doors will automatically lock

again.

NOTE:

• The maximum operating distance of the

keyless entry system transmitter is about

5 m (16 ft.), but this can vary depending

on the surroundings, especially near

other transmitting devices such as radio

towers or CB (Citizen’s Band) radios.

• The door locks cannot be operated with

the transmitter, if the ignition key is

inserted in the ignition switch.

• If you lose one of the transmitters, ask

your SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible

for a replacement. Be sure to have your

dealer program the new transmitter code

in your vehicle’s memory so that the old

code is erased, or perform the program-

ming procedure yourself according to the

instructions in this section.

“PANIC” button (3) function

This function is to get the attention of oth-

ers.

Press the “PANIC” button (3) for more than

1 second. The headlights and taillights will

blink for about 30 seconds. Also, the horn

will sound intermittently for about 30 sec-

onds at the same time.

To cancel the “PANIC” mode, press any

button (PANIC, LOCK or UNLOCK) on the

transmitter. You can also insert the key in

the ignition switch and turn to the “ON”

position to cancel the “PANIC” mode.

NOTE:

The “PANIC” button function will not acti-

vate when the key is in the ignition switch.

Replacement of the battery

If the transmitter becomes unreliable,

replace the battery.

To replace the battery of the transmitter:

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1) Put the edge of a coin or a flat blade

screwdriver in the slot of the transmitter

and pry it open.

CAUTION

The transmitter is a sensitive elec-

tronic instrument. To avoid damaging

the transmitter:

• Do not expose it to impacts, mois-

ture or high temperature such as by

leaving it on the dashboard under

direct sunlight.

• Keep the transmitter away from

magnetic objects such as a televi-

sion.

Door Locks: 3, 5, 8

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2) Replace the battery (1) (Lithium disc-

type CR2025 or equivalent) so its + ter-

minal faces the “+” mark of the transmit-

ter.

3) Close the transmitter firmly.

4) Make sure the door locks can be oper-

ated with the transmitter.

5) Dispose of the used battery properly

according to applicable rules or regula-

tions. Do not dispose of lithium batter-

ies with ordinary household trash.

Programming/removing a transmitter

code yourself

Your new vehicle was originally equipped

with two transmitters.

If you have lost one of the transmitters, you

should change the transmitter code in your

vehicle’s memory as soon as possible for

security. If you purchase additional trans-

mitters, the new transmitters need to be

programmed into your vehicle’s memory.

You can perform this yourself by using the

following procedure:

NOTE:

• You can program up to three transmitter

codes into your vehicle’s memory. The

three codes may be the same or differ-

ent.

• If you try to program a fourth code, the

oldest code will be cleared automatically.

• To purchase new transmitters, see your

SUZUKI dealer.

• Before you begin programming, have all

of your transmitters available.

To program a new transmitter

1) Confirm that all the doors are closed

and the ignition key is out of the ignition

switch.

2) Open the driver’s door.

3) Insert the key, turn the ignition switch to

the “ON” position, turn the ignition

switch to the “LOCK” position and

remove the key within 10 seconds.

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4) Push and release the driver’s door

switch (1) 3 times, insert the key, and

turn the ignition switch to the “ON” posi-

tion within 20 seconds.

5) Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”

position and remove the key within 10

seconds. All doors will lock/unlock to

confirm that this procedure has been

properly completed.

WARNING

Swallowing a lithium battery may

cause serious internal injury. Do not

allow anyone to swallow a lithium

battery. Keep lithium batteries away

from children and pets. If swallowed,

contact a physician immediately.

(1)

CAUTION

The transmitter/remote controller is a

sensitive electronic instrument. To

avoid damaging it, do not expose it to

dust or moisture or tamper with inter-

nal parts.

(1)

Door Locks: 3, 5, 8

Windows: 3, 8

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52D212

6) Press the “UNLOCK” button (2) on the

transmitter one time within 20 seconds

(after step 5). All the doors will lock/

unlock to confirm that the procedure

has been completed and the transmitter

has been programmed.

7) If you want to program an additional

transmitter, repeat the procedure from

step 1) through step 6).

8) Make sure that the keyless entry sys-

tem operates properly by operating

each transmitter.

To change the old transmitter codes in

your vehicle’s memory

If you have lost one of the transmitters, you

should change the transmitter codes in

your vehicle’s memory as soon as possible

for security.

To remove one of the transmitter codes

from your vehicle’s memory, first replace all

three of the transmitter codes in your vehi-

cle’s memory, then program additional

transmitters as follows:

1) Program one of your transmitters three

times, by repeating the programming

procedure shown in this section. This

will replace all the old transmitter codes

in the vehicle’s memory with the code

for the transmitter you are using.

2) If you want to program up to two addi-

tional transmitters, repeat the program-

ming procedure shown in this section.

3) Make sure that the keyless entry sys-

tem operates properly by operating

each transmitter.

1. For USA

This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-

lowing two conditions:

1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and

2) This device must accept any interfer-

ence received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the party responsible for com-

pliance could void the user’s authority to

operate the equipment.

2. For Canada

This device complies with Industry Canada

Standard RSS-210. Operation is subject to

the following two conditions:

1) This device may not cause interference,

and

2) This device must accept any interfer-

ence, including interference that may

cause undesired operation of the

device.

The term “IC:” before the certification/reg-

istration number only signifies that the

Industry Canada technical specifications

were met.

(2)

Windows: 3, 8

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79K21-03E

Theft Deterrent Light

78K013

This light will blink with the ignition switch

in the “OFF” or “ACC” position. The blink-

ing light is intended to deter theft by lead-

ing others to believe that the vehicle is

equipped with a security system.

Windows

Power Window Controls

(if equipped)

Driver’s side

79K010

The power windows can only be operated

when the ignition switch is in the “ON” posi-

tion.

The driver’s door has switches (1), (2), (4),

(5), to operate the driver’s window, the

front passenger’s window, the rear left win-

dow and right window, respectively.

Passenger’s door

79K011

The passenger’s door has a switch (3) to

operate the passenger’s window.

EXAMPLE

(1)

(2)

(4)

(5)

(3)

EXAMPLE

Windows: 3, 8

Mirrors: 3, 8

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BEFORE DRIVING

79K21-03E

81A009

To open a window, push the top part of the

switch and to close the window lift up the

top part of the switch.

The driver’s window has an “auto-down”

feature for added convenience (at toll

booths or drive-through restaurants, for

example). This means you can open the

window without holding the window switch

in the “Down” position. Press the driver’s

window switch completely down and

release it. To stop the window before it

reaches the bottom, pull the switch up

briefly.

Lock switch

79K012

The driver’s door also has a lock switch for

the passenger’s window(s). When you

push in the lock switch, the passenger’s

window(s) cannot be raised or lowered by

operating either of the switches (2), (3), (4)

or (5). To restore normal operation, release

the lock switch by pushing again.

NOTE:

If you drive with one of the rear windows

open, you may hear a loud sound caused

by air vibration. To reduce the sound, open

the driver’s or front passenger’s window, or

narrow the rear window opening.

OPEN

EXAMPLE

WARNING

• You should always lock the passen-

ger’s window operation when there

are children in the vehicle. Children

can be seriously injured if they get

part of their body caught by the

window during operation.

• To avoid injuring an occupant by

window entrapment, be sure no

part of the occupant’s body such

as hands or head is in the path of

the electric windows when closing

them.

• Always remove the ignition key

when leaving the vehicle even if

only for a short time. Also do not

leave children alone in a parked

vehicle. Unattended children could

use the electric window switches

and get trapped by the window.

Mirrors: 3, 8

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79K21-03E

Mirrors

Inside Rearview Mirror

78K033

You can adjust the inside rearview mirror

by hand so as to see the rear of your vehi-

cle in the mirror. To adjust the mirror, set

the selector tab (1) to the day position,

then move the mirror up, down or sideways

by hand to obtain the best view.

When driving at night, you can move the

selector tab to the night position to reduce

glare from the headlights of vehicles

behind you.

Outside Rearview Mirrors

64J014

Adjust the outside rearview mirrors so you

can just see the side of your vehicle in the

mirrors.

The passenger’s side mirror is a convex

(curved surface) mirror. Objects seen in

this mirror will look smaller and appear far-

ther away than when seen in a flat mirror.

(1)

Day driving Night driving

WARNING

• Always adjust the mirror with the

selector set to the day position.

• Only use the night position if it is

necessary to reduce glare from the

headlights of vehicles behind you.

Be aware that in this position you

may not be able to see some

objects that could be seen in the

day position.

WARNING

Be careful when judging the size or

distance of a vehicle or other object

seen in the side convex mirror. Be

aware that objects look smaller and

appear farther away than when seen

in a flat mirror.

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79K21-03E

Power Mirror Control (if equipped)

64J015

The switch to control the power rearview

mirrors is located on the driver’s door

panel. You can adjust the mirrors when the

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

tion. To adjust the mirrors:

1) Move the selector switch to the left or

right to select the mirror you wish to

adjust.

2) Press the outer part of the switch that

corresponds to the direction in which

you wish to move the mirror.

3) Return the selector switch to the center

position to help prevent unintended

adjustment.

NOTE:

If your vehicle is equipped with the outside

rearview mirrors defroster, refer to “Rear

Window Defroster and Outside Rearview

Mirrors Defroster (if equipped) Switch” in

this section.

Front Seats

Seat Adjustment

(1)

(3)(2)

(4)

(2)

(4)

(3)

(1)

WARNING

Never attempt to adjust the driver’s

seat or seatback while driving. The

seat or seatback could move unex-

pectedly, causing loss of control.

Make sure that the driver’s seat and

seatback are properly adjusted

before you start driving.

WARNING

To avoid excessive seat belt slack,

which reduces the effectiveness of

the seat belts as a safety device,

make sure that the seats are adjusted

before the seat belts are fastened.

Seat Adjustment: 14

Head Restraints: 3

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79K21-03E

Adjusting Seat Position

64J016

The adjustment lever for each front seat is

located under the front of the seat. To

adjust the seat position, pull up on the

adjustment lever and slide the seat forward

or rearward. After adjustment, try to move

the seat forward and rearward to ensure

that it is securely latched.

78K034

If the driver’s seat is equipped with a seat

height adjuster lever on the outboard side

of the seat, raise or lower the seat by pull-

ing up or down the adjuster lever.

Adjusting Seatbacks

64J018

To adjust the seatback angle of front seat,

pull up the lever on the outboard side of

the seat, move the seatback to the desired

position, and release the lever to lock the

seatback in place.

WARNING

All seatbacks should always be in an

upright position when driving, or seat

belt effectiveness may be reduced.

Seat belts are designed to offer maxi-

mum protection when seatbacks are

in the upright position.

Head Restraints: 3

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79K21-03E

Head Restraints

63J256

Head restraints are designed to help

reduce the risk of neck injuries in case of

an accident. Adjust the head restraint to

the position which places the center of the

head restraint closest to the top of your

ears. If this is not possible for very tall pas-

sengers, adjust the head restraint as high

as possible.

79K087

Each front seats is equipped with a head

restraint.

78K035

(1) Head restraint

(2) Bars

(3) Release knob

To raise the head restraint, pull upward on

the restraint until it clicks. To lower the

restraint, push down on the restraint while

holding in the release knob (3). If a head

restraint must be removed (for cleaning,

replacement, etc.), push in the release

knob and pull the head restraint all the way

out.

NOTE:

It may be necessary to recline the seat-

back to provide enough overhead clear-

ance to remove the head restraint.

WARNING

All occupants, including the driver,

should not operate a vehicle or sit in

a vehicle’s seat until the head

restraints are placed in their proper

positions in order to minimize the

risk of severe injury in the event of a

crash.

WARNING

All head restraints must be rein-

stalled to properly protect vehicle

occupants.

WARNING

• Never drive the vehicle with the

head restraints removed.

• Do not attempt to adjust the head

restraint while driving.

(3)

(1)

(2)

EXAMPLE

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79K21-03E

79K036

To reinstall the head restraint, insert the

head restraint bars into the holes (4) and

push the head restraint down.

Front Seat Heater (if equipped)

78K138

With the ignition switch in the “ON” posi-

tion, push in one or both of the seat heater

switches to warm the corresponding

seat(s). The indicator light below the switch

will also come on. To turn off the seat

heater, push in the switch again. The indi-

cator light below the switch will go off.

86G064

(4)

EXAMPLE

WARNING

Improperly using the seat heater can

be hazardous. An occupant can suf-

fer burns even if the heating tempera-

ture is fairly low, if the occupant is

wearing thin pants, a thin skirt or

shorts and leaves the heater on for

long periods.

Avoid using the seat heater for these

occupants:

• People who have reduced feeling in

their legs, including the elderly or

those with certain disabilities.

• Small children, or anyone with sen-

sitive skin.

• People who are asleep or under the

influence of alcohol or other drugs

which make them tired.

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79K21-03E

Rear Seats

Seat Adjustment

Adjusting Seatbacks

64J019

To adjust the seatback angle of the rear

seats:

1) Pull up the lever on the top of a split

folding seat.

2) Move the seatback to one of the lock

positions. The number of the lock posi-

tions depends on the vehicle specifica-

tion.

3) Release the lever to lock the seatback

in position. After adjustment, try moving

the seatback to make sure it is securely

locked.

CAUTION

To avoid damaging the heater ele-

ment:

• Do not subject the front seats to

heavy impacts, such as children

jumping on them.

• Do not cover the seat with any

insulating materials such as blan-

kets or cushions.

WARNING

To avoid excessive seat belt slack,

which reduces the effectiveness of

the seat belts as a safety device,

make sure that the seats are adjusted

before the seat belts are fastened.

WARNING

All seatbacks should always be in an

upright position when driving, or seat

belt effectiveness may be reduced.

Seat belts are designed to offer maxi-

mum protection when seatbacks are

in the upright position.

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79K21-03E

Head Restraints

Head restraints are designed to help

reduce the risk of neck injuries in case of

an accident. Adjust the head restraint to

the position which places the center of the

head restraint closest to the top of your

ears. If this is not possible for very tall pas-

sengers, adjust the head restraint as high

as possible.

79K088

Your vehicle is equipped with three head

restraints on the rear seat.

79K095

(1) Head restraint

(2) Bars

(3) Release knob

To raise the rear head restraint, pull

upward on the restraint until it clicks. To

lower the restraint, push down on the

restraint while holding in the release knob

(3). If a head restraint must be removed

(for cleaning, replacement, etc.), push in

the release knob and pull the head

restraint all the way out.

When installing a child restraint system,

raise the head restraint to the most upper

position.

WARNING

All occupants, including the driver,

should not operate a vehicle or sit in

a vehicle’s seat until the head

restraints are placed in their proper

positions in order to minimize the

risk of severe injury in the event of a

crash.

WARNING

All head restraints must be rein-

stalled to properly protect vehicle

occupants.

WARNING

• Never drive the vehicle with the

head restraints removed.

• Do not attempt to adjust the head

restraint while driving.

EXAMPLE

(3)

(1)

(2)

EXAMPLE

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79K21-03E

Folding Rear Seats

The rear seat(s) of your vehicle can be

folded forward to provide additional cargo

space.

To fold the rear seats forward:

1) Remove the luggage compartment

cover.

66J211

2) Stow the seat belt buckles of the center

and left seating position into the pocket

of the seat cushion as shown in the

illustration.

3) Lower the adjustable head restraint

fully.

64J087

4) Pull the release lever forward on the top

of each split seat, and fold the seat-

backs forward.

64J088

5) Pull the lock release strap (1) rearward

to unlatch the seat cushion.

CAUTION

When you fold the rear seatback for-

ward, stow the seat belt buckles of

the center and left seating position

into the pocket first. This helps pre-

vent being caught by the seat and

being damaged.

CAUTION

Make sure the belt webbing is not

caught by the seat.

WARNING

When you unlatch the rear seat cush-

ion, be careful that your face or

hands are not injured from the seat

popping up.

(1)

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79K21-03E

64J089

6) Fold the entire seat forward.

66J195

7) Push down the adjuster (2) to make the

strap slack, and then unhook the strap

by pushing down the hook (3).

66J196

8) Hook the strap (4) to the front seat head

restraint and re-tighten the adjuster to

apply a tension on the strap as shown

in the illustration.

To return the seat to the normal position,

follow the procedure below.

64J175

1) Unhook the strap from the head

restraint and stow the strap to the back

of the seat cushion as shown in the

illustration. Make sure to adjust the

strap length to avoid any slack or twist.

(2)

(3)

CAUTION

When securing the folded rear seat

with a strap, adjust the strap length

so that the rear seat will not move.

(4)

WARNING

Luggage or other cargo should be

stowed in the luggage compartment

with the rear seat in an upright posi-

tion, whenever possible. If you need

to carry cargo in the passenger com-

partment with the rear seat back

folded forward, be sure to secure the

cargo or it may be thrown about,

causing injury. Never pile cargo

higher than the seatbacks.

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79K21-03E

64J091

2) Pull down the seat cushion until it locks

into place.

64J092

3) Raise the seatback until it locks into

place.

After returning the seat, try moving the

seat and seatback to make sure they are

securely latched.

Seat Belts and Child Restraint

Systems

65D231S

WARNING

When returning the rear seat cushion

to the normal position, be careful that

your finger is not caught between the

lock and the floor.

CAUTION

• When returning the rear seat cush-

ion to the normal position, make

sure that there is nothing around

the striker. Any foreign materials

prevent the seat cushion from

being locked securely.

• When returning the rear seat cush-

ion to the normal position, make

sure that there is nothing under the

seat cushion. This prevents dam-

age to the seat cushion.

WARNING

An air bag supplements, or adds to,

the frontal crash protection offered

by seat belts. The driver and all pas-

sengers must be properly restrained

by wearing seat belts at all times,

whether or not an air bag is mounted

at their seating position, to minimize

the risk of severe injury or death in

the event of a crash.

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BEFORE DRIVING

79K21-03E

65D606 65D201 65D199

WARNING

• Never allow persons to ride in the

cargo area of a vehicle. In the event

of an accident, there is a much

greater risk of injury for persons

who are not riding in a seat with

their seat belt securely fastened.

• Seat belts should always be

adjusted as follows:

– the lap portion of the belt should

be worn low across the pelvis,

not across the waist.

– the shoulder straps should be

worn on the outside shoulder

only, and never under the arm.

– the shoulder straps should be

away from your face and neck,

but not falling off your shoulder.

(Continued)

Above the pelvis

WARNING

(Continued)

• Seat belts should never be worn

with the straps twisted and should

be adjusted as tightly as is com-

fortable to provide the protection

for which they have been designed.

A slack belt will provide less pro-

tection than one which is snug.

(Continued)

Across the pelvis

WARNING

(Continued)

• Pregnant women should use seat

belts, although specific recommen-

dations about driving should be

made by the woman’s medical advi-

sor. Remember that the lap portion

of the belt should be worn as low

as possible across the hips, as

shown in the diagram.

• Make sure that each seat belt

buckle is inserted into the proper

buckle catch. It is possible to cross

the buckles in the rear seat.

(Continued)

as low as possible

across the hips

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79K21-03E

Lap-Shoulder Belt

Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)

The lap-shoulder seat belt has an emer-

gency locking retractor (ELR), which is

designed to lock the seat belt only during a

sudden stop or impact. It also may lock if

you pull the belt across your body very

quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back

to unlock it, then pull the belt across your

body more slowly.

Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

The front passenger’s seat belt and the

rear seat belts have emergency locking

retractors (ELRs) that can be temporarily

converted to function as automatic locking

retractors (ALRs). The ALR mode should

be used if you need to secure a child

restraint system in the seat. Refer to the

“Child Restraint Systems” section for

details.

WARNING

(Continued)

• Do not wear your seat belt over

hard or breakable objects in your

pockets or on your clothing. If an

accident occurs, objects such as

glasses, pens, etc. under the seat

belt can cause injury.

• Never use the same seat belt on

more than one occupant and never

attach a seat belt over an infant or

child being held on an occupant’s

lap. Such seat belt use could cause

serious injury in the event of an

accident.

• Periodically inspect seat belt

assemblies for excessive wear and

damage. Seat belts should be

replaced if webbing becomes

frayed, contaminated, or damaged

in any way. It is essential to replace

the entire seat belt assembly after it

has been worn in a severe impact,

even if damage to the assembly is

not obvious.

• Children age 12 and under should

ride properly restrained in the rear

seat, if equipped.

(Continued)

WARNING

(Continued)

• Infants and small children should

never be transported unless they

are properly restrained. Restraint

systems for infants and small chil-

dren can be purchased commer-

cially and should be used. Make

sure that the system you purchase

meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety

Standards. Read and follow all the

directions provided by the manu-

facturer.

• Avoid contamination of seat belt

webbing by polishes, oils, chemi-

cals and particularly battery acid.

Cleaning may safely be carried out

using mild soap and water.

• For children, if the shoulder belt

irritates the neck or face, move the

child closer to the center of the

vehicle.

• All seatbacks should always be in

an upright position when driving,

or seat belt effectiveness may be

reduced. Seat belts are designed to

offer maximum protection when

seatbacks are in the upright posi-

tion.

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79K21-03E

Safety reminder

60A038

60A040

To reduce the risk of sliding under the belt

during a collision, position the lap portion

of the belt across your lap as low on your

hips as possible and adjust it to a snug fit

by pulling the shoulder portion of the belt

upward through the latch plate. The length

of the diagonal shoulder strap adjusts itself

to allow freedom of movement.

60A036

To fasten the seat belt, sit up straight and

well back in the seat, pull the latch plate

attached to the seat belt across your body

and press it into the buckle until you hear a

“click”.

Sit up straight and

fully back

Low on hips

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79K21-03E

78K126

NOTE:

The word “CENTER” is molded into the

buckle for the rear seat center belt. The

buckles are designed so a latch plate can-

not be inserted into the wrong buckle.

60A039

To unfasten the belt, push the red

“PRESS” button on the buckle and allow

the belt to retract.

Seat Belt Reminder

Driver’s seat belt reminder light

79K117

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder

light

66J243

When the driver and front passenger don’t

buckle their seat belts, the driver’s seat belt

EXAMPLE

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79K21-03E

reminder light in the instrument cluster and

the front passenger’s seat belt reminder

light in the center of the instrument panel

will come on and a buzzer will sound as a

reminder to the driver and front passenger

to buckle their seat belts.

The seat belt reminder functions as shown

in the figure below. There are some differ-

ences between the driver’s seat belt

reminder and the front passenger’s seat

belt reminder. For more details, refer to the

explanation below.

WARNING

It is absolutely essential that the

driver and passengers wear their seat

belts at all times. Persons who are

not wearing seat belts have a much

greater risk of injury if an accident

occurs. Make a regular habit of buck-

ling your seat belt before putting the

key in the ignition.

Flow chart

52D219

Reminder 1 – 3

For each reminder 1 – 3, the reminder light comes on for about 20 seconds, then blinks for

about 55 seconds. When the reminder light first comes on, a buzzer sounds intermittently

for about 6 seconds.

Ignition Switch “ON”

Seat belt is

buckled

30 sec.

Reminder 1

Vehicle speed:

increase to 8 km/h

Seat belt is

unbuckled

Vehicle speed:

below 8 km/h

Vehicle speed:

over 8 km/h

Reminder 3

No reminder

3 min.

Reminder 2

No reminder

Seat belt is

unbuckled

Vehicle speed:

below 8 km/h

Vehicle speed:

over 8 km/h

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Driver’s seat belt reminder

If the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled

with the ignition key in the “ON” position,

the driver’s seat belt reminder works as fol-

lows:

1) The driver’s seat belt reminder light will

come on for about 20 seconds when

the ignition key is turned to the “ON”

position then will blink for about 55 sec-

onds. When the light comes on, a

buzzer will also sound intermittently for

about 6 seconds (Reminder 1).

2) If the vehicle is driven (vehicle speed >

8 km/h), Reminder 2 will operate about

30 seconds after Reminder 1 has fin-

ished.

If the vehicle is not driven (vehicle

speed < 8 km/h), Reminder 2 will oper-

ate when driving starts (vehicle speed >

8 km/h).

3) Reminder 3 will operate about 3 min-

utes after Reminder 2 has finished.

4) Even if the driver’s seat belt remains

unbuckled after Reminder 3, there will

be no further reminders.

If the driver has buckled his or her seat belt

and later unbuckles the seat belt, the

reminder system will be activated from

Reminder 1 or Reminder 2 according to

the vehicle speed. (Refer to the flow chart.)

The driver’s seat belt reminder will be auto-

matically canceled when the driver’s seat

belt is buckled or the ignition switch is

turned off.

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder

The front passenger’s seat belt reminder

will activate only when there is a passen-

ger sitting in the front seat. In some situa-

tions, however, such as when you place

heavy objects in the front seat, the seat

belt reminder can be activated as if there

were a passenger present. The front pas-

senger’s seat belt reminder works in the

same manner as the driver’s seat belt

reminder, except that it is not activated

until 10 seconds after the ignition switch is

turned to the “ON” position.

Shoulder anchor height adjuster

(if equipped)

64J198

Adjust the shoulder anchor height so that

the shoulder belt rides on the center of the

outside shoulder. To upward, slide the

anchor up. To downward, slide the anchor

down while pulling the lock knob out. After

adjustment, make sure that the anchor is

securely locked.

WARNING

Be sure that the shoulder belt is posi-

tioned on the center of the outside

shoulder. The belt should be away

from your face and neck, but not fall-

ing off your shoulder. Misadjustment

of the belt could reduce the effective-

ness of the safety belt in a crash.

EXAMPLE

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Seat Belt Inspection

65D209

Periodically inspect the seat belts to make

sure they work properly and are not dam-

aged. Check the webbing, buckles, latch

plates, retractors, anchorages and guide

loops. Replace any seat belts which do not

work properly or are damaged.

Child Restraint Systems

60G332

Infant restraint - rear seat only

65D202

EXAMPLE

WARNING

Be sure to inspect all seat belt

assemblies after any collision. Any

seat belt assembly which was in use

during a collision (other than a very

minor one) should be replaced, even

if damage to the assembly is not

obvious. Any seat belt assembly

which was not in use during a colli-

sion should be replaced if it does not

function properly, it is damaged in

any way or the seat belt pretension-

ers were activated (that is, if the front

air bags were activated).

EXAMPLE

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Infant restraint - rear seat only

65D584

Booster seat

65D203

SUZUKI highly recommends that you use

a child restraint system to restrain infants

and small children. Many different types of

child restraint systems are available; make

sure that the restraint system you select

meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-

dards.

All child restraint systems are designed to

be secured in vehicle seats by either seat

belts (lap belts or the lap portion of lap-

shoulder belts) or by special rigid lower

anchor bars built into the seats. Whenever

possible, SUZUKI recommends that child

restraint systems be installed on the rear

seat. According to accident statistics, chil-

dren are safer when properly restrained in

rear seating positions than in front seating

positions.

If you must use a front-facing child restraint

in the front passenger’s seat, be sure to

move the front passenger’s seat as far

back as possible.

EXAMPLE

WARNING

Children could be endangered in a

crash if their child restraints are not

properly secured in the vehicle.

When installing a child restraint sys-

tem, be sure to follow the instruc-

tions below. Be sure to secure the

child in the restraint system accord-

ing to the manufacturer’s instruc-

tions.

WARNING

In an accident or sudden stop, the

rear seat armrest (if equipped) could

fall forward. If there is a child in a

rear-facing child restraint in the cen-

ter seating position, the falling arm-

rest could injure the child. Make sure

the armrest is back in the seat and

locked when not in use.

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65D607 65D608

65D609

Installation with Lap-Shoulder Seat

Belts (Child Restraint with No Top

Strap)

NOTE:

There are two types of lap-shoulder belts

depending on the vehicle’s specification,

A-ELR (Automatic-Emergency Locking

Retractor) type and ELR (Emergency

Locking Retractor) type.

The A-ELR type belts have emergency

locking retractors (ELRs) that can be tem-

porarily converted to function as automatic

locking retractors (ALRs).

The ELR type belts have ELRs that cannot

be converted to function as ALRs.

To identify the belt is the A-ELR type or the

ELR type, slowly pull all of the shoulder

webbing out of the retractor. Then let the

webbing retract a little and pull it out, and

repeat this a few times. If the belt is locked

each time you pull the belt, the belt is the

A-ELR type. If the belt is not locked, the

belt is the ELR type.

Please note that the methods to secure the

child restraint system with the ELR lap-

shoulder belt and with the A-ELR lap-

shoulder belt are different.

WARNING

Do not install a rear-facing child

restraint in the front passenger’s

seat. If the passenger’s air bag

inflates, a child in a rear-facing child

restraint could be seriously injured.

The back of a rear-facing child

restraint would be too close to the

inflating air bag.

CAUTION

Before installing a child restraint sys-

tem in the rear seat, raise the head

restraint to the most upper position.

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ELR type belt

65D233

Install your child restraint system accord-

ing to the instructions provided by the child

restraint system manufacturer.

Make sure that the seat belt is securely

latched.

Try to move the child restraint system in all

directions to make sure it is securely

installed.

A-ELR type belt

83E031

Install your child restraint system accord-

ing to the instructions provided by the child

restraint system manufacturer. If you install

the child restraint system in the front seat,

be sure to slide the seat to the rearmost

position. After making sure that the seat

belt is securely latched:

A-ELR type

83E035

1) Pull all of the remaining webbing out of

the retractor. You will hear a click, which

means that the emergency locking

retractor (ELR) has converted to func-

tion as an automatic locking retractor

(ALR).

EXAMPLE EXAMPLE

EXAMPLE

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A-ELR type

83E032

2) Allow the extra webbing to retract, and

pull the webbing toward the retractor to

take up any slack. Make sure that the

lap portion of the belt is tight around the

child restraint system and the shoulder

portion of the belt is positioned so that it

cannot interfere with the child’s head or

neck.

A-ELR type

83E036

3) Make sure that the retractor has con-

verted to the ALR mode by trying to pull

webbing out of the retractor. If the

retractor is in the ALR mode, the belt

will be locked.

A-ELR type

65D234

A-ELR type

65D235

4) Try moving the child restraint system in

all directions, to make sure it is securely

installed. If you need to tighten the belt,

pull more webbing toward the retractor.

EXAMPLE

WARNING

If the retractor is not in the ALR

mode, the child restraint system can

move or tip over when your vehicle

turns or stops abruptly.

EXAMPLE EXAMPLE

Move to check

EXAMPLE

Pull to tighten

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To revert from ALR to ELR

65D267

When you unbuckle the seat belt and allow

it to retract to a certain length, the retractor

will automatically revert back to the normal

ELR mode.

Installation with the LATCH System

66J162

Rear seat

64J027

Your vehicle is equipped with lower

anchors for securing up to two standard

LATCH-type child restraints in the rear

seats. (LATCH stands for Lower Anchors

and Tethers for Children.) The anchors are

located where the rear of the seat cushion

meets the bottom of the seatback.

Install a LATCH-type child restraint system

according to the instructions provided by

the child restraint system manufacturer.

After installing the child restraint system,

try moving it in all directions, especially for-

ward to make sure the flexible straps or

rigid connecting bars are securely latched

to the anchors.

NOTE:

Although there are three second row seat-

ing positions, you cannot install three

LATCH type child restraints in the rear

seat. You can install one or two LATCH

restraint(s). Be sure to install the LATCH

type child restraint(s) in the outboard seat-

ing positions.

If your LATCH restraint has flexible lower

connecting straps, these general instruc-

tions apply:

1) If possible, fold the seatback rearward

for easier installation.

2) Place the child restraint in the rear seat.

EXAMPLE

Rigid lower connecting

bar type

Flexible lower connecting

strap type

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65D340

3) Snap the strap hooks to the anchors.

Take care not to pinch your fingers.

65D341

4) Return the seatback to the normal,

upright position. Tighten the lower

straps as described in the child restraint

owner’s manual. Attach the top tether

strap, if applicable.

65D342

5) Make sure the child restraint is securely

fastened by trying to move the child

restraint system in all directions, espe-

cially forward.

If your LATCH restraint has rigid lower con-

necting bars, these general instructions

apply:

1) If possible, fold the seatback rearward

for easier installation.

2) Place the child restraint in the rear seat,

inserting the connecting bars through

the slots in the seat cushion or the slots

in the seatback bottom.

54G183

3) Use your hands to carefully align the

connecting bar tips with the anchors.

Take care not to pinch your fingers.

EXAMPLE

WARNING

The seatback should always be

securely latched in a fairly upright

position when any type of child seat

is installed. An unlatched or reclined

seatback will reduce the intended

effectiveness of the child restraint

system.

EXAMPLE

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54G184

4) Push the child restraint toward the

anchors so that the connecting bar tips

are partially hooked to the anchors.

Use your hands to confirm the position.

54G185

5) Grasp the front of the child restraint and

push the child restraint forcefully to

latch the connecting bars. Make sure

they are securely latched by trying to

move the child restraint system in all

directions, especially forward.

6) Return the seatback if folded. Attach

the top tether strap, if applicable.

Installation-Child Restraint with Top

Strap

Rear seat

79K026

Some child restraint systems require the

use of a top strap. Top strap anchor brack-

ets are located on the back of the rear seat

as shown in the illustration. Install the child

restraint system as follows:

1) Remove the luggage compartment

cover.

2) Secure the child restraint on the rear

seat using the procedure described

above for securing a restraint system

that does not require a top strap.

3) Hook the top strap to the anchor

bracket and tighten the top strap

according to the instructions provided

by the child restraint system manufac-

turer. Be sure to attach the top strap to

the corresponding anchor located

directly behind the child restraint. Do

EXAMPLE

WARNING

The seatback should always be

securely latched in a fairly upright

position when any type of child seat

is installed. An unlatched or reclined

seatback will reduce the intended

effectiveness of the child restraint

system.

EXAMPLE

Front

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not attach the top strap to the luggage

restraint loops (if equipped).

86G032

4) When routing the top strap, be sure to

pass it between the head restraint and

the rear seatback as shown. (Refer to

“Head Restraints” section for details on

how to raise or lower the head

restraint.)

5) Make sure that cargo does not interfere

with routing of the top strap.

Seat Belt Extender

65D613

(1) Center of body

(2) Less than 152 mm (6 inches)

(3) Open end of extender buckle

If a seat belt cannot be fastened securely

because it is not long enough, see your

authorized SUZUKI dealer for a seat belt

extender. Seat belt extenders are available

for each seating position except for the

rear center position. After inspecting the

relationship between the seat belt length,

the occupant’s body size, and the seat

adjustment (the driver’s seat should always

be adjusted as far back as possible while

still maintaining control of the vehicle, and

other adjustable seats should be adjusted

as far back as possible), your dealer can

select the appropriate seat belt extender.

• A seat belt extender should only be used

for the person, vehicle and seating loca-

tion it was provided for.

• When using the extender, ensure that

both ends are latched securely. Do not

use the extender if the open end of the

extender’s buckle is within 152 mm (6

inches) of the center of the occupant’s

body (See diagram). Use of the extender

when the buckle is too close to the cen-

ter of the body could increase the risk of

abdominal injury in the event of an acci-

dent, and could cause the shoulder belt

to be positioned incorrectly.

• Make sure to use the correct buckle cor-

responding to your seating position.

• Seat belt extenders are not intended for

use by pregnant women, and should

only be used upon approval by their

medical advisors.

• Remove and stow the extender when it

is not being used.

WARNING

Do not attach the child restraint top

strap to the luggage restraint loops

(if equipped). Incorrectly attached top

strap will reduce the intended effec-

tiveness of the child restraint system.

Type 2

Type 1

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Seat Belt Pretensioner System

(for front seat belt only)

52D011

Your vehicle is equipped with a seat belt

pretensioner system at the front seating

positions. You can use the pretensioner

seat belts in the same manner as ordinary

seat belts.

The seat belt pretensioner system works

with the SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT

SYSTEM (advanced air bags). The crash

sensors and the electronic controller of the

air bag system also control the seat belt

pretensioners. The pretensioners are trig-

gered only when the air bags are triggered

and the seat belts are fastened. If the seat

belts are not fastened, the respective pre-

tensioner system will not be activated. For

precautions and general information

including servicing the pretensioner sys-

tem, refer to the “Supplemental Restraint

System (air bags)” section in addition to

this “Seat Belt Pretensioner System” sec-

tion, and follow all those precautions.

The pretensioner is located in each front

seat belt retractor. The pretensioner tight-

ens the seat belt in the event of a frontal

crash or a rollover. The retractors will

remain locked after the pretensioners are

activated. Upon activation, some noise will

occur and some smoke may be released.

These conditions are not harmful and do

not indicate a fire in the vehicle.

The driver and all passengers must be

properly restrained by wearing seat belts

at all times, whether or not a pretensioner

is equipped at their seating position, to

help minimize the risk of severe injury or

death in the event of a frontal crash or a

rollover.

Sit fully back in the seat; sit up straight; do

not lean forward or sideways. Adjust the

belt so the lap portion of the belt is worn

low across the pelvis, not across the waist.

Please refer to the “Seat Adjustment” sec-

WARNING

Failure to follow these instructions

may increase the risk of injury in a

crash.

• Only use an extender for the per-

son, vehicle and seating position it

was provided for.

• Do not use if open end of

extender’s buckle is within 152 mm

(6 inches) of center of occupant’s

body (See diagram).

• Remove and stow the extender

when it is not being used.

WARNING

This section of the owner’s manual

describes your SUZUKI’s SEAT BELT

PRETENSIONER SYSTEM. Please

read and follow ALL these instruc-

tions carefully to minimize your risk

of severe injury or death.

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tion and the instructions and precautions

about the seat belts in this “Seat Belts and

Child Restraint Systems” section for details

on proper seat and seat belt adjustments.

Please note that the pretensioners along

with the front air bags will activate in

severe frontal collisions. Also, the preten-

sioners along with the side curtain air bags

will activate in severe rollovers. They are

not designed to activate in rear impacts,

side impacts, or minor frontal collisions.

The pretensioners can be activated only

once. If the pretensioners are activated

(that is, if the front air bags and/or the side

curtain air bags are activated), have the

pretensioner system serviced by an autho-

rized SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible.

If the “AIR BAG” light on the instrument

cluster does not blink or come on briefly

when the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position, stays on for more than 10

seconds, or comes on while driving, the

pretensioner system or the air bag system

may not work properly. Have both systems

inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer

as soon as possible.

Service on or around the pretensioner sys-

tem components or wiring must be per-

formed only by an authorized SUZUKI

dealer who is specially trained. Improper

service could result in unintended activa-

tion of pretensioners or could render the

pretensioner inoperative. Either of these

two conditions may result in personal

injury.

To prevent damage or unintended activa-

tion of the pretensioners, be sure the bat-

tery is disconnected and the ignition switch

has been in the “LOCK” position for at least

90 seconds before performing any electri-

cal service work on your SUZUKI. Do not

touch pretensioner system components or

wiring. The wires are wrapped with yellow

tape or yellow tubing, and the couplers are

yellow. When scrapping your SUZUKI, ask

your SUZUKI dealer, body repair shop or

scrap yard for assistance.

Supplemental Restraint

System (air bags)

54G022

Your vehicle has advanced front air bags

and side air bags for the driver and right

front passenger. Your vehicle also has side

curtain air bags.

WARNING

This section of the owner’s manual

describes the protection provided by

your SUZUKI’s SUPPLEMENTAL

RESTRAINT SYSTEM (air bags).

Please read and follow ALL these

instructions carefully to minimize

your risk of severe injury or death in

the event of a collision.

EXAMPLE

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79K137

66J132

Your vehicle is equipped with a Supple-

mental Restraint System consisting of the

following components in addition to a lap-

shoulder belt at each front seating position.

1. Driver’s front air bag

2. Front passenger’s front air bag

3. Seat belt pretensioners

4. Air bag controller

5. Occupant classification module

6. “PASS AIR BAG OFF” indicator

7. Forward crash sensor

8. Side air bags

9. Side curtain air bags

10. Side crash sensor

11. Front passenger’s sensor mat

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63J030

If the “AIR BAG” light on the instrument

cluster does not blink or come on when the

ignition switch is first turned to the “ON”

position, or the “AIR BAG” light stays on, or

comes on while driving, the air bag system

(or the seat belt pretensioner system) may

not work properly. Have the air bag system

inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer

as soon as possible.

Front Air Bags

63J259

78K128

The driver’s front air bag is located behind

the center pad of the steering wheel and

the front passenger’s front air bag is

located behind the passenger’s side of the

dashboard. The words “SRS AIRBAG” are

molded into the air bag covers to identify

the location of the air bags.

Frontal collision range

60G032

Front air bags are designed to inflate only

in severe frontal collisions.

EXAMPLE

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Front air bags will not inflate

65D236

Front air bags will probably not inflate

65D237

Front air bags are not designed to inflate in

rear impacts, side impacts, rollovers or

minor frontal collisions, since they would

offer no protection in those types of acci-

dents. Remember, since air bags deploy

only one time during an accident, seat

belts are needed to restrain occupants

from further movements during the acci-

dent.

Therefore, an air bag is NOT a substitute

for seat belts. To maximize your protection,

ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT BELTS. Be

aware that no system can prevent all pos-

sible injuries that may occur in an accident.

Your vehicle has “dual stage” front air

bags, which adjust the air bag inflation

force according to crash severity. Also,

your vehicle has a front passenger sensing

system, which turns off the front passen-

ger’s air bag and seat belt pretensioner

under certain conditions.

Side Air Bags and Side Curtain Air

Bags

68KM090

78K037

Side air bags are located in the part of the

front seatbacks closest to the doors. The

words “SRS AIRBAG” are molded into the

WARNING

An air bag supplements, or adds to,

the crash protection offered by seat

belts. The driver and all passengers

must be properly restrained by wear-

ing seat belts at all times, whether or

not air bags are mounted at their

seating position, to minimize the risk

of severe injury or death in the event

of a crash.

EXAMPLE

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side air bag cover to identify the location of

the side air bags.

64J034

Side curtain air bags are located in the roof

lining. The words “SRS AIRBAG” are

molded into the pillar to identify the loca-

tion of the side curtain air bags.

Side collision range

64J036

Side air bags are designed to inflate only in

severe side impact collisions.

Side curtain air bags are designed to

inflate in severe side impact collisions and/

or rollovers.

Side air bags will not inflate

54G027

Side curtain air bags will not inflate

79K037

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Side air bags and side curtain air bags

will probably not inflate

54G028

Side air bags and side curtain air bags are

not designed to inflate in frontal or rear col-

lisions or minor side collisions, since they

would offer no protection in these types of

accidents. In a severe side impact, only the

side air bag and side curtain air bag on the

side of the vehicle that is struck will inflate.

In a severe rollover, the side curtain air

bags on both sides of the vehicle will

inflate. Remember, since an air bag

deploys only one time during an accident,

seat belts are needed to restrain occu-

pants from further movements during the

accident.

Therefore, an air bag is NOT a substitute

for seat belts. To maximize your protection,

ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT BELTS. Be

aware that no system can prevent all pos-

sible injuries that may occur in an accident.

Front Passenger Sensing System

The front passenger sensing system will

turn off the front passenger’s front air bag

and seat belt pretensioner under certain

conditions. This system works using a sen-

sor mat that is part of the front passenger’s

seat. The front passenger sensing system

is designed to detect whether an occupant

is present in the seat and, if an occupant is

present, to determine whether the front

passenger’s front air bag and seat belt pre-

tensioner should be enabled or disabled

(turned off).

NOTE:

The front passenger’s side air bag and the

side curtain air bag are not controlled by

the front passenger sensing system.

WARNING

An air bag supplements, or adds to,

the crash protection offered by seat

belts. The driver and all passengers

must be properly restrained by wear-

ing seat belts at all times, whether or

not air bags are mounted at their

seating position, to minimize the risk

of severe injury or death in the event

of a crash.

WARNING

If the “AIR BAG” light in the instru-

ment cluster ever comes on and

stays on, it means that something

may be wrong with the air bag sys-

tem. If this ever happens, have the

vehicle serviced immediately,

because the air bags may not offer

the protection for which they were

designed.

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“PASS AIR BAG OFF” Indicator

66J244

The “PASS AIR BAG OFF” indicator is

located on the center of the instrument

panel.

When the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position, the “PASS AIR BAG OFF”

indicator comes on for several seconds to

let you know the system is working. When

the front passenger sensing system has

turned off the front passenger’s front air

bag including the seat belt pretensioner,

the “PASS AIR BAG OFF” indicator will

come on and stay on to remind you that

the front passenger’s front air bag is off.

The front passenger sensing system uses

front seat pressure measurements and

pressure locations to determine whether to

activate or deactivate the front passenger’s

front air bag. The front passenger sensing

system may or may not turn off the front air

bag, depending on the front passenger’s

seating posture and body build. The air

bag should be turned off in the following

situations:

• There is no occupant in the front pas-

senger seat.

• The occupant of the front passenger

seat lifts his or her weight off of the seat

for a period of time.

• The occupant of the front passenger

seat is an infant or small child in a child

restraint system or a small child in a

booster seat.

• A smaller person, such as a child who

has outgrown child restraints or a very

small adolescent is seated in the front

passenger seat.

NOTE:

If the front passenger seat is unoccupied,

the “PASS AIR BAG OFF” indicator will not

come on but the front passenger’s front air

bag will not deploy and the seat belt pre-

tensioner will not operate.

If you have secured a child in the front pas-

senger seat in a forward-facing child

restraint system or booster seat and the

“PASS AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is not

on, turn the vehicle off, remove the child

restraint or booster seat from the vehicle

and reinstall it following the child restraint

or booster seat manufacturer’s directions.

Also refer to “Seat Belts and Child

Restraint Systems” in this section. If, after

reinstalling the child restraint and restart-

ing the vehicle, the “PASS AIR BAG OFF”

indicator is still not lit, check to make sure

that the vehicle’s seatback is not pressing

the child restraint into the seat cushion. If

this happens, slightly recline the vehicle’s

seatback and adjust the seat cushion if

possible. Also make sure the child restraint

is not trapped under the vehicle head

restraint. If this happens, adjust the head

restraint. If the “PASS AIR BAG OFF” indi-

cator is still not on, secure the child in the

child restraint or booster seat in a rear seat

position in the vehicle and check with your

dealer.

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65D607

According to accident statistics, children

are safer when properly restrained in rear

seating positions than in front seating posi-

tions. Whenever possible, SUZUKI recom-

mends you install child restraints in the

rear seat.

The front passenger sensing system is

designed to enable the front passenger’s

front air bag when the system senses a

properly-seated adult in the front passen-

ger’s seat. When the passenger sensing

system has allowed the air bag to be

enabled, the “PASS AIR BAG OFF” indica-

tor will remain off to remind you that the air

bag is active.

If a person of adult size is sitting in the

front passenger’s seat and the “PASS AIR

BAG OFF” indicator comes on, it could be

because that person isn’t sitting properly in

the seat. If this happens, unfasten the seat

belts, sit upright in the center of the seat

with the seatback nearly vertical and your

legs outstretched, and refasten the seat

belt.

52D258

When seated as shown in the above illus-

tration, the front passenger sensing sys-

tem senses a properly-seated occupant

and enables the air bag.

When using a seat belt extender, follow the

instructions in the “Seat Belt Extender”

section.

WARNING

Do not install a rear-facing child

restraint in the front passenger’s

seat. If the passenger’s front air bag

inflates, a child in a rear-facing child

restraint could be seriously injured.

The back of a rear-facing child

restraint would be too close to the

inflating air bag.

WARNING

Do not place any heavy objects on

the front passenger’s seat. The pres-

sure sensors in the sensor mat could

be damaged and the front passenger

sensing system may not work prop-

erly.

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How the System Works

In a frontal collision, the crash sensors will

detect rapid deceleration and send a signal

to the controller. If the controller judges

that the deceleration represents a severe

frontal crash, the controller will trigger the

inflators. The controller also judges:

• Whether the front air bags should deploy

at reduced power or at full power accord-

ing to crash severity.

• Whether the front passenger’s front air

bag should deploy or not based on clas-

sification of the occupant of the front

passenger’s seat.

Since your vehicle is equipped with side air

bags, and side curtain air bags, crash sen-

sors will detect a side collision, and if the

controller judges that the side collision is

severe enough, it will trigger the side air

bag and side curtain air bag inflators.

Your vehicle also has rollover sensors that

work with the controller to predict whether

a rollover may occur and if the controller

judges that a severe rollover is about to

occur, it triggers the side curtain air bag

inflators on both sides of the vehicle.

The inflators inflate the appropriate air

bags with nitrogen or argon gas. The

inflated air bags provide a cushion for your

head (front air bags and side curtain air

bags only) and upper body. The air bag

inflates and deflates so quickly that you

may not even realize that it has activated.

WARNING

The front passenger sensing system

may not work properly in the follow-

ing situations:

• The occupant is sitting near the

dashboard or is not sitting in the

proper position.

• Objects placed under the seat are

pushing up on the seat cushion.

WARNING

If the “PASS AIR BAG OFF” indicator

on the instrument panel turns on

even though there is no occupant or

an adult occupant in the front pas-

senger’s seat, it means that some-

thing may be wrong with the

passenger sensing system. Have the

system inspected by an authorized

SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible.

WARNING

• Do not spill any liquids on the seat.

Liquids can damage the sensors

under the front seat.

• Have front passenger’s sensor mat

inspected by your dealer after a

collision.

• Do not replace the front seats. If

you replace them, the air bags and

front passenger sensing system

may not work properly.

• Do not use a seat cover. If you use

a seat cover, the front passenger

sensing system may not work prop-

erly.

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The air bag will neither hinder your view

nor make it harder to exit the vehicle.

Air bags must inflate quickly and forcefully

in order to reduce the chance of serious or

fatal injuries. However, an unavoidable

consequence of the quick inflation is that

the air bag may irritate bare skin, such as

the facial area against a front air bag. Also,

upon inflation, a loud noise will occur and

some powder and smoke will be released.

These conditions are not harmful and do

not indicate a fire in the car. Be aware,

however, that some air bag components

may be hot for a while after inflation.

A seat belt helps keep you in the proper

position for maximum protection when an

air bag inflates. Adjust your seat as far

back as possible while still maintaining

control of the vehicle. Sit fully back in your

seat; sit up straight; do not lean over the

steering wheel or dashboard. Front occu-

pants should not lean on or sleep against

the door. Please refer to the “Seat Adjust-

ment” section and the “Seat Belts and

Child Restraint Systems” section in the

“BEFORE DRIVING” section for details on

proper seat and seat belt adjustments.

65D610

54G582

WARNING

• The driver should not lean over the

steering wheel. The front passen-

ger should not rest his or her body

against the dashboard, or other-

wise get too close to the dash-

board. For vehicles with side air

bags and side curtain air bags,

occupants should not lean on or

sleep against the door. In these sit-

uations, the out-of-position occu-

pant would be too close to an

inflating air bag, and may suffer

severe injury.

• Do not attach any objects to, or

place any objects over, the steering

wheel or dashboard. Do not place

any objects between the air bag

and the driver or front passenger.

These objects may interfere with air

bag operation or may be propelled

by the air bag in the event of a

crash. Either of these conditions

may cause severe injury.

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Note that even though your vehicle may be

moderately damaged in a collision, the col-

lision may not have been severe enough to

trigger the front, side, or side curtain air

bags to inflate. If your car sustains ANY

front-end or side damage, have the air bag

system inspected by an authorized

SUZUKI dealer to ensure it is in proper

working order.

Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic

module which records information about

the air bag system if the air bags deploy in

a crash. The module records information

about overall system status, which sensors

activated the deployment, and whether the

front seat belts were in use.

Servicing the Air Bag System

If the air bags inflate, have the air bags and

related components replaced by an autho-

rized SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible.

If your vehicle ever gets in deep water and

the driver’s floor is submerged, the air bag

controller could be damaged. If this hap-

pens, have the air bag system inspected

by the SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible.

Special procedures are required for servic-

ing or replacing an air bag. For that reason,

only an authorized SUZUKI dealer should

be allowed to service or replace your air

bags. Please remind anyone who services

your SUZUKI that it has air bags.

Service on or around air bag components

or wiring must be performed only by an

authorized SUZUKI dealer. Improper ser-

vice could result in unintended air bag

deployment or could render the air bags

inoperative. Either of these two conditions

may result in severe injury.

To prevent damage or unintended inflation

of the air bag system, be sure the battery

is disconnected and the ignition switch has

been in the “LOCK” position for at least 90

seconds before performing any electrical

service work on your SUZUKI. Do not

touch air bag system components or wires.

The wires are wrapped with yellow tape or

yellow tubing, and the couplers are yellow

for easy identification.

Scrapping a car that has an undeployed air

bag can be hazardous. Ask your dealer,

body repair shop or scrap yard for help

with disposal.

If it is necessary to modify the advanced

front air bag system to accommodate a

person with disabilities, owners in the con-

tinental United States can call American

Suzuki toll-free at 1-800-934-0934, or write

to:

American Suzuki Motor Corporation

Automotive Customer Relations

3251 East Imperial Highway

Brea, CA 92821-6795

If you purchased your SUZUKI in Canada

please contact the Suzuki Canada Cus-

tomer Relations Department by telephone

at 1-905-889-2677 extension 2254 or in

writing at:

Suzuki Canada Inc.

Customer Relations

100 East Beaver Creek Road

Richmond Hill, On

L4B 1J6

WARNING

(Continued)

• For vehicles with side air bags, do

not place seat covers on the front

seats, because seat covers could

restrict the air bag’s inflation. Also,

do not place any cup holders or

other objects on the door, as these

objects could be propelled by the

air bag in the event of a crash.

Either of these conditions may

cause severe injury.

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Instrument Cluster

1. Speedometer

2. Tachometer

3. Fuel gauge

4. Temperature gauge

5. Information display

6. MODE/ILL knob

7. TRIP knob

8. Warning and indicator lights

79K118

EXAMPLE

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Warning and Indicator Lights

Front Passenger’s Seat Belt

Reminder Light

66J246

The front passenger’s seat belt reminder

light is located in the center of the instru-

ment panel. If there is a passenger in the

front seat and the front passenger’s seat

belt is unbuckled about 10 seconds after

the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”

position, this light will come on and then

blink. When the light comes on, a buzzer

will also sound intermittently for about 6

seconds. The reminder will repeat several

times under certain conditions until the

front passenger’s seat belt is buckled. After

repeating several times, the reminder will

be canceled even if the front passenger’s

seat belt remains unbuckled.

For details about the seat belt reminder,

refer to “Seat Belts and Child Restraint

Systems” in this section.

Low Tire Pressure Warning Light

52D305

As an added safety feature, your vehicle

has been equipped with a tire pressure

monitoring system (TPMS) that uses a low

tire pressure warning light to inform you

when one or more of your tires is signifi-

cantly under-inflated.

When the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position, the low tire pressure warn-

ing light comes on briefly so you can check

that the light is working.

When the low tire pressure warning light is

lit, one or more of your tires is significantly

under-inflated. You should stop and check

your tires as soon as possible, and inflate

them to the proper pressure as indicated

on the vehicle’s tire information placard.

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. Each tire, including the spare,

should be checked at least once a month

when cold and set to the recommended

WARNING

It is absolutely essential that the

driver and passengers wear their seat

belts at all times. Persons who are

not wearing seat belts have a much

greater risk of injury if an accident

occurs. Make a regular habit of buck-

ling your seat belt before putting the

key in the ignition.

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inflation pressure as specified in the vehi-

cle placard and owner’s manual.

The low tire pressure warning light is also

used to inform you of a TPMS malfunction.

When the system detects a malfunction,

this light will flash for approximately one

minute and then remain continuously illu-

minated. This sequence will be repeated

approximately ten minutes after subse-

quent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal-

function exists.

NOTE:

The low tire pressure warning light may not

come on immediately if you have a sudden

loss of air pressure.

Refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring System”

in the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” sec-

tion for additional details on the tire pres-

sure monitoring system. Refer to “Tires” in

the “INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE”

WARNING

If the low tire pressure warning light

does not come on when the ignition

is turned to the “ON” position, or

comes on and blinks while driving

there may be a problem with the tire

pressure monitoring system. Have

your vehicle inspected by an autho-

rized SUZUKI dealer. Even if the light

turns off after blinking, indicating

that the monitoring system has

recovered, make sure to have an

authorized SUZUKI dealer check the

system.

WARNING

The load rating of your tires is

reduced at lower inflation pressures.

If your tires become even moderately

under-inflated, the vehicle load may

exceed the load rating of the tires,

which can lead to tire failure. The low

tire pressure warning light will not

alert you of this condition. The warn-

ing light will only come on when one

or more of your tires become signifi-

cantly under-inflated. Check and

adjust your tire inflation pressure at

least once a month. Refer to “Tires”

in the “INSPECTION AND MAINTE-

NANCE” section.

WARNING

If the low tire pressure warning light

comes on and stays on, reduce your

speed and avoid abrupt steering and

braking. 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. Refer to “Jacking

Instructions” in the “EMERGENCY

SERVICE” section. Refer to

“Replacing Tires and/or Wheels”

for instructions on how to restore

normal operation of the tire pres-

sure monitoring system after you

have had 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.

Be aware that driving on a signifi-

cantly under-inflated tire can cause

the tire to overheat and can lead to

tire failure, and may affect steering

control and brake effectiveness. This

could lead to an accident, resulting in

severe injury or death.

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section for information on maintaining

proper tire pressure.

Brake System Warning Light

65D477

This light comes on briefly when the igni-

tion switch is turned to the “ON” position.

The light also comes on under the follow-

ing conditions: 1) when the parking brake

is engaged, and 2) when the fluid in the

brake fluid reservoir falls below the speci-

fied level. The light should go out after fully

releasing the parking brake, if the fluid

level in the brake fluid reservoir is ade-

quate.

If the brake system warning light comes on

while you are driving the vehicle, it may

mean that there is something wrong with

the vehicle’s brake system. If this happens,

you should:

1) Pull off the road and stop carefully.

2) Test the brakes by carefully starting and

stopping on the shoulder of the road.

3) If you determine that it is safe, drive

cautiously at low speed to the nearest

dealer for repairs,

4) Have the vehicle towed to the nearest

dealer for repairs.

NOTE:

Because the disc brake system is self-

adjusting, the fluid level will drop as the

brake pads become worn.

Replenishing the brake fluid reservoir is

considered normal periodic maintenance.

WARNING

Remember that stopping distance

may be longer, you may have to push

harder on the pedal, and the pedal

may go down farther than normal.

WARNING

If any of the following conditions

occur, you should immediately ask

your SUZUKI dealer to inspect the

brake system.

• If the brake system warning light

does not go out after the parking

brake has been fully released.

• If the brake system warning light

does not come on when the igni-

tion switch is turned to the “ON”

position.

• If the brake system warning light

comes on at any time during vehi-

cle operation.

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Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

Warning Light

65D529

When the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position, the light comes on briefly so

you can check that the light is working. If

the light stays on, or comes on when driv-

ing, there may be something wrong with

the ABS.

If the ABS light and the brake system

warning light stay on, or come on simulta-

neously when driving, then there may be

something wrong with both the rear brake

proportioning valve function and anti-lock

function of the ABS system.

If one of these happens, have the system

inspected by your SUZUKI dealer. If the

ABS becomes inoperative, the brake sys-

tem will function as an ordinary brake sys-

tem that has no ABS.

For details of the ABS, refer to “Anti-Lock

Brake system (ABS)” in the “OPERATING

YOUR VEHICLE” section.

SLIP Indicator Light

79K019

ESP

is a registered trademark of Daimler

AG.

This light blinks 5 times per second when

one of the following systems is activated.

• Stability control system

• Traction control system

• Hill descent control system (if equipped)

If this light blinks, drive carefully.

When the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position, the light comes on briefly so

you can check that the light is working. If

the light stays on, or comes on when driv-

ing and remains on, there may be some-

thing wrong with the ESP

systems (other

than ABS). You should have the system

inspected by an authorized SUZUKI

dealer.

NOTE:

When you disconnect and re-connect the

battery, ESP

system functions other than

ABS will be deactivated and the slip indica-

tor light will blink 1 time per second. For

details on how to reactivate the ESP

sys-

tems, refer to “SLIP Indicator Light” in the

“OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.

For details of the ESP

systems, refer to

“Electronic Stability Program (ESP

)” in

the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” sec-

tion.

WARNING

The ESP

systems cannot prevent

accidents. Always drive carefully.

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“ESP” (Electronic Stability

Program) Warning Light

66J031

When the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position, the light comes on briefly so

you can check that the light is working. If

the light stays on, or comes on when driv-

ing, there may be something wrong with

the ESP

systems (other than ABS). You

should have the system inspected by an

authorized SUZUKI dealer.

For details of the ESP

systems, refer to

“Electronic Stability Program (ESP

)” in

the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” sec-

tion.

NOTE:

The information display shows the warning

and indicator message when this light

comes on.

“ESP OFF” Indicator Light

66J032

When the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position, this light comes on briefly so

you can check that the light is working.

When the “ESP OFF” switch is pushed to

turn off the ESP

systems (other than

ABS), the “ESP OFF” light comes on and

stays on.

NOTE:

• If the vehicle speed is greater than

approximately 30 km/h (19 mph), the

ESP

systems (other than ABS) will turn

on automatically and the light will go out.

• When the transfer switch (if equipped) is

turned to the “4L LOCK” position, the

ESP

systems (other than ABS) will be

canceled automatically. The light will

come on and stay on.

• If the ESP

systems operate continu-

ously such as when driving on slippery

roads, the traction control functions of

the ESP

systems may be canceled

temporarily to avoid overheating the

brake pads, and the light will come on.

After a short period of time, the ESP

systems (other than ABS) will turn on

automatically and the light will go out.

• If your vehicle is equipped with a hill

descent control system and a hill hold

control system, these systems will not be

turned off when the “ESP OFF” switch is

pushed to turn off the ESP

systems.

For details of the ESP

systems, refer to

“Electronic Stability Program (ESP

)” in

the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” sec-

tion.

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Hill descent control Indicator Light

79K050

When the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position, this light comes on briefly so

you can check that the light is working.

When you push the hill descent control

switch and the hill descent control operat-

ing conditions are fulfilled, the hill descent

control indicator comes on. If the hill

descent control indicator blinks, the hill

descent control will not be activated.

For details of the hill descent control sys-

tem, refer to “Hill descent control System”

in the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” sec-

tion.

Oil Pressure Light

50G051

This light comes on when the ignition

switch is turned to the “ON” position, and

goes out when the engine is started. The

light will come on and remain on if there is

insufficient oil pressure. If the light comes

on when driving, pull off the road as soon

as you can and stop the engine. Check the

oil level and add oil if necessary. If there is

enough oil, the lubrication system should

be inspected by your SUZUKI dealer

before you drive the vehicle again.

Charging Light

50G052

This light comes on when the ignition

switch is turned to the “ON” position, and

goes out when the engine is started. The

light will come on and remain on if there is

something wrong with the battery charging

system. If the light comes on when the

engine is running, the charging system

should be inspected immediately by your

SUZUKI dealer.

CAUTION

• If you operate the engine with this

light on, severe engine damage can

result.

• Do not rely on the Oil Pressure

Light to indicate the need to add

oil. Be sure to periodically check

the engine oil level.

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Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light

60G049

If the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled when

the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”

position, this light will come on and then

blink. When the light comes on, a buzzer

will also sound intermittently for about 6

seconds. The reminder will repeat several

times under certain conditions until the

driver’s seat belt is buckled. After repeating

several times, the reminder will be can-

celed even if the driver’s seat belt remains

unbuckled.

For details about the seat belt reminder,

refer to “Seat Belts and Child Restraint

Systems” in this section.

“AIR BAG” Light

63J030

This light monitors inflators, crash sensors,

seat belt pretensioners, the front passen-

ger sensing system, and corresponding

electrical circuits.

This light blinks for several seconds when

the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”

position so you can check if the light is

working. The light will come on and stay on

if there is a problem in the air bag system

or the seat belt pretensioner system.

Malfunction Indicator Light

65D530

Your vehicle has a computer-controlled

emission control system. A malfunction

indicator light is provided on the instrument

panel to indicate when it is necessary to

have the emission control system serviced.

The malfunction indicator light comes on

when the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position to let you know the light is

working and goes out when the engine is

started.

If the malfunction indicator light comes on

or blinks when the engine is running, ser-

vice to the emission control system is nec-

essary. Bring the vehicle to your SUZUKI

dealer to have the emission control system

serviced right away and avoid hard accel-

eration until the service is performed.

WARNING

It is absolutely essential that the

driver and passengers wear their seat

belts at all times. Persons who are

not wearing seat belts have a much

greater risk of injury if an accident

occurs. Make a regular habit of buck-

ling your seat belt before putting the

key in the ignition.

WARNING

If the “AIR BAG” light does not blink

when the ignition switch is turned to

the “ON” position or stays on or

comes on when driving, the air bag

system or the seat belt pretensioner

system (if equipped) may not work

properly. Have both systems

inspected by an authorized SUZUKI

dealer.

CAUTION

Continuing to drive the vehicle when

the malfunction indicator light is on

or blinking can cause permanent

damage to the vehicle’s emission

control system, and can affect fuel

economy and driveability.

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NOTE:

If the fuel filler cap is not installed fully, the

electrical system gets wet (such as by driv-

ing through a deep puddle of water) or the

fuel tank gets nearly empty, the malfunc-

tion indicator lamp may come on. If so, the

lamp will go off after driving a few times

after the fuel filler cap is installed fully, the

electrical system dries out or the fuel tank

is filled.

Low Fuel Warning Light

54G343

If this light comes on, fill the fuel tank

immediately.

NOTE:

The activation point of this light varies

depending on road conditions (for exam-

ple, slope or curve) and driving conditions

because of fuel moving in the tank.

NOTE:

The information display shows the warning

and indicator message when this light

comes on.

Open Door Warning Light

54G391

This light remains on until all doors (includ-

ing the tailgate) are completely closed.

NOTE:

The information display shows the warning

and indicator message when this light

comes on.

“CRUISE” Indicator Light

(if equipped)

52D113

When the cruise control system is on, this

light will be on.

“SET” Indicator Light (if equipped)

65D474

When the vehicle’s speed is controlled by

the cruise control system, this light will be

on.

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Keyless Start System Indicator

Light (if equipped)

62J041

When you push the ignition switch for vehi-

cle with the keyless start system, this light

will come on in blue or red. If this light

comes on in blue, you can turn the ignition

switch without using an ignition key. If this

light comes on in red, you cannot turn the

ignition switch without using an ignition

key. For details, refer to “Ignition Switch” in

the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” sec-

tion.

If this light blinks in red, it reminds you that

the remote controller is not in the vehicle.

For details, refer to “Keyless Start System

Remote Controller/Keyless Entry System

Transmitter” in this section.

Turn Signal Indicators

50G055

When you turn on the left or right turn sig-

nals, the corresponding green arrow on the

instrument panel will flash along with the

respective turn signal lights.

When you turn on the hazard warning

switch, both arrows will flash along with all

of the turn signal lights.

High Beam Indicator Light

50G056

This indicator comes on when headlight

high beams are turned on.

Daytime Running Light (D.R.L.)

Indicator Light (if equipped)

60B245

With the D.R.L. system, the headlights

light, but are dimmer than the low beam,

when the following three conditions are all

met. Whenever the D.R.L. system is oper-

ating, the D.R.L. indicator light remains on.

Conditions for D.R.L. system operation

1) The engine is running.

2) The parking brake is released.

3) The headlights are off, or the lighting

switch is in the “AUTO” position and it is

light around the light sensor.

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Illumination Indicator Light

64J045

This indicator light comes on while the

position lights, tail lights and/or the head-

lights are on.

Transfer Position Indicator Light

(if equipped)

64J044

These indicators show the 4WD operating

mode as described below. When the igni-

tion switch is turned to the “ON” position,

these lights come on briefly to let you know

that the lights are working.

(1): Neutral

(2): 4-wheel drive high range center differ-

ential lock mode

(2) & (3): 4-wheel drive low range center

differential lock mode

No indicators: 4-wheel drive high range

mode

For details, refer to “Using the Transfer

Switch” in the “OPERATING YOUR VEHI-

CLE” section.

If the indicators (all lights) continue to blink,

there is a problem in the transfer system

and you should have your vehicle

inspected by an authorized SUZUKI

dealer.

NOTE:

The information display shows the warning

and indicator message when the transfer

system is operated, or has a problem.

Master Warning Indicator Light

78K049

This light blinks or comes on for several

seconds when the ignition switch is turned

to the “ON” position so you can check if the

light is working.

When the information display shows warn-

ing and indicator messages, this indicator

light may also come on or blink.

For details, refer to “Information Display” in

this section.

(2)(1) (3)

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Speedometer

79K119

The speedometer indicates vehicle speed

in km/h and mph.

Tachometer

78K039

The tachometer indicates engine speed in

revolutions per minute.

Fuel Gauge

64J052

This gauge gives an approximate indica-

tion of the amount of fuel in the fuel tank.

“F” stands for full and “E” stands for empty.

If the indicator gets off the graduation of

“E” (not character “E”), refill the tank as

soon as possible.

NOTE:

The indicator moves a little depending on

road conditions (for example, slope or

curve) and driving conditions because of

fuel moving in the tank.

If the low fuel warning light (1) comes on,

fill the fuel tank immediately.

EXAMPLE

CAUTION

Never drive with the engine speed

indicator in the red zone or severe

engine damage can result.

When downshifting to a lower gear,

make sure not to operate with exces-

sive revolution speeds of the engine.

EXAMPLE

(1)

(2)

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NOTE:

The information display shows the warning

and indicator message when this light

comes on.

NOTE:

The activation point of the low fuel warning

light (1) varies depending on road condi-

tions (for example, slope or curve) and

driving conditions because of fuel moving

in the tank.

The mark (2) indicates that the fuel filler

door is located on the right side of the vehi-

cle.

Temperature Gauge

64J053

When the ignition switch is in the “ON”

position, this gauge indicates the engine

coolant temperature. Under normal driving

conditions, the indicator should stay within

the normal, acceptable temperature range

between “H” and “C”. If the indicator

approaches “H”, overheating is indicated.

Follow the instructions in the “If the Engine

Overheats” of “EMERGENCY SERVICE”

section.

Brightness Control

79K120

When the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position, the instrument panel lights

come on.

Your vehicle has a system to automatically

dim the brightness of the instrument panel

lights when the position lights or headlights

are on.

You can change the brightness of the

instrument panel lights regardless of

whether the position lights or headlights

are off or on.

To increase the brightness of the instru-

ment panel lights, turn the brightness con-

trol knob (1) clockwise.

To reduce the brightness of the instrument

panel lights, turn the brightness control

knob (1) counterclockwise.

CAUTION

Avoid driving with an extremely low

fuel level. Running out of fuel could

cause the engine to misfire, damag-

ing the catalytic converter.

CAUTION

Continuing to drive the vehicle when

engine overheating is indicated can

result in severe engine damage.

(1)

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79K062

NOTE:

• If you do not turn the brightness control

knob within about 5 seconds of activat-

ing the brightness control display, the

brightness control display will be can-

celed automatically.

• When you reconnect the battery, the

brightness of the instrument panel lights

will be reinitialized. Readjust the bright-

ness according to your preference.

NOTE:

If you select the lowest brightness level

when the parking lights or headlights are

on, the instrument panel lights other than

meter lights are turned off.

Information Display

(if equipped)

The information display is shown when the

ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

79K048

(1) TRIP knob

(2) MODE/ILL knob

(3) Information display

The information display shows the follow-

ing information.

Display (A)

A/T selector position indicator (for auto-

matic transmission)

Display (B)

Warning and Indicator Messages/Fuel

Consumption/Driving Range/Average

Speed

Display (C)

Trip meter/Thermometer

Display (D)

Odometer

79K063

NOTE:

• When the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position, the message shown in the

above illustration will appear on the dis-

play for several seconds.

• Some warning and indicator messages

may appear on the display when the igni-

tion switch is in the “ACC” or the “LOCK”

position.

EXAMPLE

(2)(1) (3)

(A) (B)

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A/T Selector Position

(for automatic transmission)

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The display (A) shows the automatic trans-

mission selector position.

Fuel Consumption/Driving Range/

Average Speed

When there are no warning or indicator

messages on the display (B), you can

select one of the following five indications

to appear on the display, instantaneous

fuel consumption, average fuel consump-

tion, driving range, average speed, or no

indication.

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(a) Instantaneous fuel consumption

(b) Average fuel consumption

(d) Average speed

(e) No indication

To switch the display indication, push the

MODE/ILL knob (2) quickly.

NOTE:

The value of fuel consumption, driving

range and average speed shown in the dis-

play are affected by conditions such as the

following;

• road condition

• surrounding traffic condition

• driving condition

• vehicle condition

• a malfunction which causes the malfunc-

tion indicator light to come on or blink

EXAMPLE

(a)

(e)

(d)

(c)

(b)

EXAMPLE

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Instantaneous fuel consumption

If you selected instantaneous fuel con-

sumption the last time you drove the vehi-

cle, the display does not show the bar

graph when the ignition switch is turned to

the “ON” position. The display shows the

bar graph only when the vehicle is moving.

Average fuel consumption

If you selected average fuel consumption

the last time you drove the vehicle, the dis-

play shows the last value of average fuel

consumption from previous driving when

the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”

position. Unless you reset the value of

average fuel consumption, the display indi-

cates the value of average fuel consump-

tion which includes average fuel

consumption during previous driving.

NOTE:

When you reconnect the negative (–) ter-

minal to the battery, the value of average

fuel consumption will be shown after driv-

ing for a while.

You can select when the value of average

fuel consumption is reset from among the

following three methods;

• Reset after refuel: the value of average

fuel consumption will be reset automati-

cally by refueling.

• Reset with trip A: the value of average

fuel consumption will be reset automati-

cally by resetting trip meter A.

• Reset manually: the value of average

fuel consumption will be reset by push-

ing and holding the MODE/ILL knob (2)

when the display indicates the average

fuel consumption.

To change when the value of average fuel

consumption is reset, refer to “Setting

Mode” later in this section.

NOTE:

If you add only a small amount of fuel

when you select “Reset after refuel”, the

average fuel consumption value may not

be reset.

Driving range

If you selected driving range the last time

you drove the vehicle, the display indicates

“---” for a few seconds and then indicates

the current driving range when the ignition

switch is turned to the “ON” position.

The driving range shown in the display is

the approximate distance you can drive

until the fuel gauge indicates “E”, based on

current driving conditions.

When the remaining fuel in fuel tank

reaches a low level, the display “---” will

appear.

If the low fuel warning light comes on, fill

the fuel tank immediately regardless of the

value of driving range shown in the display.

As the driving range after refueling is cal-

culated based on the most recent driving

condition, the value is different each time

you refuel.

NOTE:

• If you refuel when the ignition switch is in

the “ON” position, the driving range may

not indicate the correct value.

• When you reconnect the negative (–) ter-

minal to the battery, the value of driving

range will be shown after driving for a

while.

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Average speed

If you selected average speed the last time

you drove the vehicle, the display indicates

the last value of average speed from previ-

ous driving when the ignition switch is

turned to the “ON” position. Unless you

reset the value of average speed, the dis-

play indicates the value of average speed

which includes average speed during pre-

vious driving.

To reset the value of average speed, push

and hold the MODE/ILL knob (2) for about

2 seconds when the display indicates an

average speed. The display shows “---”

and then indicates a new average speed

after driving for a short time.

NOTE:

When you reconnect the negative (–) ter-

minal to the battery, the value of average

speed will be shown after driving for a

while.

Odometer/Trip meter/Thermometer

When the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position, the display (C) shows one of

the following three indications, trip meter A,

trip meter B and thermometer. Also, the

display (D) shows the odometer reading.

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(f) Trip meter A

(g) Trip meter B

(h) Thermometer

(i) Odometer

To switch the display indication (C), push

the TRIP knob (1) quickly.

Odometer

The odometer records the total distance

the vehicle has been driven.

Trip meter

The trip meter can be used to measure the

distance traveled on short trips or between

fuel stops.

You can use the trip meter A or trip meter B

independently.

To reset the trip meter to zero, push and

hold the TRIP knob (1) for about 2 seconds

when the display shows the trip meter.

EXAMPLE

(f) (i)

(g)

(h)

CAUTION

Keep track of your odometer reading

and check the maintenance schedule

regularly for required services.

Increased wear or damage to certain

parts can result from failure to per-

form required services at the proper

mileage intervals.

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Thermometer

The thermometer indicates the outside

temperature.

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If the outside temperature nears freezing,

the message shown in the above illustra-

tion will appear on the display.

NOTE:

The outside temperature indication is not

the actual outside temperature when driv-

ing at low speed, or when stopped.

Setting Mode

79K068

When the ignition switch is in the “ON”

position and the vehicle is stationary, you

can enter the setting mode of the informa-

tion display by pushing and holding the

MODE/ILL knob (2) for more than 3 sec-

onds.

• To select the setting that you want to

change, turn the MODE/ILL knob (2) left

or right.

• To change the setting, push the MODE/

ILL knob (2).

• To exit the setting mode, select “Back”

and push the MODE/ILL knob (2).

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NOTE:

Current settings appear with reversed text

and background colors.

NOTE:

• If you push and hold the MODE/ILL knob

to enter the setting mode when the dis-

play (B) shows average fuel consump-

tion or average speed, the value will be

reset simultaneously. If you do not want

to reset the value, push the MODE/ILL

knob quickly to switch the indication of

the display.

• If you turn the ignition switch or start to

move the vehicle when the display

shows the setting mode, the setting

mode will be canceled automatically.

EXAMPLE

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Distance units

You can change the units odo/trip meter

distance is displayed in.

NOTE:

When you change the units odo/trip meter

distance is displayed in, the trip meter will

be reset automatically.

Fuel economy units

You can change the units that fuel con-

sumption is displayed in.

Language

You can change the language of the infor-

mation display.

Avg. fuel economy reset

You can change when the value of average

fuel consumption is reset.

Temperature units

You can change the units that temperature

is displayed in.

NOTE:

When you change the units that tempera-

ture is displayed in, the air conditioning

system temperature display units will be

changed automatically.

Default setting

If you select “YES” and push the MODE/

ILL knob (2), all settings will be reinitial-

ized.

Warning and Indicator Messages

The display shows the warning and indica-

tor messages to let you know about certain

vehicle problems.

A tone may also sound to alert you.

If warning and indicator messages appear

on the display, follow the messages.

Master warning indicator

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When the display shows warning and indi-

cator messages, the master warning indi-

cator may also come on or blink.

NOTE:

• When the problem that causes a mes-

sage to appear is corrected, the mes-

sage will disappear.

• If a message is displayed, and other

problems requiring a message occur, the

message for each of the problems will be

alternately displayed about every 5 sec-

onds.

• When you push and hold the MODE/ILL

knob for about 2 seconds while a mes-

sage is displayed, the message will dis-

appear temporarily. If the problem that

caused the message is not corrected,

the message will appear again after 5

seconds.

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Warning and Indicator messages

(#1) This message will disappear for a while even if the problem that caused the message to appear is not corrected.

Warning and Indicator message

Master Warning

Indicator

Sound Cause and Remedy

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Blinks Ding Any door (including the tailgate) is open when the vehicle

is moving.

Close all doors completely.

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Off Off Any door (including the tailgate) is open when the vehicle

is stopped. (#1)

Close all doors completely.

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Blinks Ding There may be a problem with the ESP

system.

Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized SUZUKI

dealer.

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Blinks Ding There may be problem with the hill descent control sys-

tem and the hill hold control system.

Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized SUZUKI

dealer.

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Blinks Continuous

Beep

Front position lights, license plate lights, instrument lights

and/or head lights are left on.

Turn the lighting switch to the “OFF” position.

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(#1) This message will disappear for a while even if the problem that caused the message to appear is not corrected.

NOTE:

• When you operate the transfer switch (if equipped), the information display may show messages other than those in the above chart.

Refer to “Using the Transfer Switch” in the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section for details.

• When you operate the ESP OFF switch (if equipped), the information display may show messages other than those in the above chart.

Refer to “Electronic Stability Program (ESP

)” in the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section for details.

Warning and Indicator message

Master Warning

Indicator

Sound Cause and Remedy

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Blinks Off There may be a problem with the 4WD system.

Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized SUZUKI

dealer.

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Off Ding Fuel is low. (#1)

Fill the fuel tank immediately.

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Off Off The outside temperature is near freezing. The road may

be icy. (#1)

You should drive carefully.

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Lighting Control Lever

65D611

79K014

52D183

Your vehicle’s lighting system is controlled

by three main systems: the Lighting switch,

the Auto-On Headlight System (when the

lighting switch is in the “AUTO” position)

and the Daytime Running Light (D.R.L.)

system.

WARNING

To avoid possible injury, do not oper-

ate controls by reaching through the

steering wheel.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

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The three systems work together to operate your lights as shown in the following chart:

E/G: Engine

IG: Ignition switch

ON: Lights ON

LIGHT: When it is light around the light sensor (5).

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

Lighting

switch

position

Main lights to

be operated

IG OFF IG ON

E/G OFF E/G OFF E/G RUNNING

LIGHT DARK LIGHT DARK LIGHT DARK

(1) OFF

D.R.L. ––––ONON

Position lights,

Tail lights

––––––

Head lights ––––––

(2) AUTO

D.R.L. ––––ON–

Position lights,

Tail lights

–––ON–ON

Head lights – – – ON – ON

(3)

D.R.L. ––––ONON

Position lights,

Tail lights

ON ON ON ON ON ON

Head lights ––––––

(4)

D.R.L. ––––––

Position lights,

Tail lights

ON ON ON ON ON ON

Head lights ONONONONONON

Lighting Operation

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To turn the lights on or off, twist the knob

on the end of the lever. There are four posi-

tions:

OFF (1)

All lights are off.

AUTO (2)

Refer to “Auto-On Headlight system” for

details.

(3)

Front position lights, tail-lights, license

plate light and instrument lights are on, but

headlights are off.

(4)

Front position lights, tail-lights, license

plate light, instrument lights and head

lights are on.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

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With the headlights on, push the lever for-

ward to switch to the high beams or pull

the lever toward you to switch to the low

beams. When the high beams are on, a

light on the instrument panel will come on.

To momentarily activate the high beams as

a passing signal, pull the lever slightly

toward you and release it when you have

completed the signal.

Auto-On Headlight System

66J026

The Auto-on headlight system automati-

cally turns on all lights that are operated by

the lighting control lever on the steering

column, when the following four conditions

are all met.

Conditions for Auto-on headlight system

operation:

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

2) The lighting control lever in the “AUTO”

position.

3) The ignition switch is in the “ON” posi-

tion.

4) The parking brake is released.

This system is operated by the signal from

the light sensor (5) on the right end of the

instrument panel. Do not cover the sensor

(5). If you do, the system will not work cor-

rectly.

NOTE:

This system does not react to all types of

ambient light. As the sensor is infrared

type, it will not work correctly with ambient

lights that do not contain infrared rays.

HIGH

LOW

PASS

(5)

WARNING

It takes about 5 seconds for the light

sensor to react to a change in light-

ing conditions. To help avoid an acci-

dent due to reduced visibility, turn on

your headlights before driving into a

tunnel, parking structure or the like.

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Daytime Running Light (D.R.L.)

System

The headlights light, but are dimmer than

the low beam, when the following three

conditions are all met. Also, the D.R.L. indi-

cator light on the instrument panel comes

on.

Conditions for D.R.L. system operation:

1) The engine is running.

2) The parking brake is released.

3) The headlights are off, or the lighting

switch in the “AUTO” position and it is

light around the light sensor.

NOTE:

Be sure to turn the headlights on at night

or at any time of the day when driving or

weather conditions require the headlights

to operate at full brightness and the tail-

lights to be on.

Lights “On” reminder

A buzzer sounds to remind you to turn off

the lights if they are left on when the igni-

tion key is removed and the driver’s door is

opened.

NOTE:

The warning and indicator message and

the illumination indicator light will be shown

on the information display when this

reminder is activated.

Front Fog Light Switch

(if equipped)

64J058

The front fog light comes on when the fog

light switch is pushed in with:

• the headlights are on and the beams set

to the low beam position, or

• the auto-on headlight system on and the

beams set to the low beam position.

Turn Signal Control Lever

65D611

WARNING

To avoid possible injury, do not oper-

ate controls by reaching through the

steering wheel.

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Turn Signal Operation

With the ignition switch in the “ON” posi-

tion, move the lever up or down to activate

the right or left turn signals.

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Normal turn signal

Move the lever all the way upward or down-

ward to signal. When the turn is com-

pleted, the signal will cancel and the lever

will return to its normal position.

Lane change signal

Some times, such as changing lanes, the

steering wheel is not turned far enough to

cancel the turn signal. For convenience,

you can flash the turn signal by moving the

lever part way and holding it there. The

lever will return to its normal position when

you release it.

Hazard Warning Switch

64J054

Push in the hazard warning switch to acti-

vate the hazard warning lights. All turn sig-

nal lights and both turn signal indicators

will flash simultaneously. To turn off the

lights, push the switch again.

Use the hazard warning lights to warn

other traffic during emergency parking or

when your vehicle could otherwise become

a traffic hazard.

Windshield Wiper and Washer

Lever

65D611

WARNING

To avoid possible injury, do not oper-

ate controls by reaching through the

steering wheel.

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Windshield Wipers

63J301

To turn the windshield wipers on, move the

lever up and down to one of the four oper-

ating positions. In the “INT” position (if

equipped), the wipers operate intermit-

tently. The “INT” position is very convenient

for driving in mist or light rain. In the “LO”

position, the wipers operate at a steady

low speed. In the “HI” position, the wipers

operate at a steady high speed. To turn off

the wipers, move the lever back to the

“OFF” position.

Move the lever up and hold it to the “MIST”

position, the windshield wipers will turn on

continuously at low speed.

63J302

If the lever is equipped with the “INT TIME”

control, turn the control forward or rear-

ward to adjust the intermittent wiper opera-

tion to the desired interval.

Windshield Washer

63J303

To spray windshield washer fluid, pull the

lever toward you. The windshield wipers

will automatically turn on at low speed if

they are not already on and if the “INT”

position is equipped.

MIST

OFF

INT

EXAMPLE

WARNING

• To prevent windshield icing in cold

weather, turn on the defroster to

heat the windshield before and dur-

ing windshield washer use.

• Do not use radiator antifreeze in

the windshield washer reservoir. It

can severely impair visibility when

sprayed on the windshield, and can

also damage your vehicle’s paint.

EXAMPLE

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Rear Window Wiper/Washer Switch

63J304

To turn the rear wiper on, twist the rear

wiper switch on the end of the lever for-

ward to the “ON” position. If your vehicle is

equipped with the “INT” position, the rear

wiper operates intermittently when you

twist the switch forward to the “INT” posi-

tion. To turn the rear wiper off, twist the

switch rearward to the “OFF” position.

To spray window washer fluid, twist the

switch rearward from the “OFF” position, or

twist the switch forward from the “ON” posi-

tion. The rear wiper will turn on automati-

cally while spraying the window washer

fluid.

CAUTION

To help prevent damage to wind-

shield wiper and washer system

components, you should take the fol-

lowing precautions:

• Do not continue to hold in the lever

when there is no windshield

washer fluid being sprayed or the

washer motor can be damaged.

• Do not attempt to remove dirt from

a dry windshield with the wipers or

you can damage the windshield

and the wiper blades. Always wet

the windshield with washer fluid

before operating the wipers.

• Clear ice or packed snow from the

wiper blades before using the wip-

ers.

• Check the washer fluid level regu-

larly. Check it often when the

weather is bad.

• Only fill the washer fluid reservoir

3/4 full during cold weather to allow

room for expansion if the tempera-

ture falls low enough to freeze the

solution.

EXAMPLE

Wiper

Intermittent wiper

Washer

CAUTION

Clear ice or snow from the rear win-

dow and rear wiper blade before

using the rear wiper. Accumulated ice

or snow could prevent the wiper

blade from moving, causing damage

to the wiper motor.

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Tilt Steering Lock Lever

64J037

The lock lever is located under the steering

column. To adjust the steering wheel

height:

1) Pull up the lock lever to unlock the

steering column.

2) Adjust the steering wheel to the desired

height and lock the steering column by

pulling down the lock lever.

3) Try moving the steering wheel up and

down to make sure it is securely locked

in position.

Horn

78K130

Press the horn pad on the steering wheel

to sound the horn. The horn will sound with

the ignition switch in any position.

Rear Window Defroster and

Outside Rearview Mirrors

Defroster (if equipped) Switch

78K074

When the rear window is fogged, push this

switch to clear the window.

64J258

If the outside rearview mirror has the mark

(2), it is also equipped with the outside

rearview mirrors defroster. When you push

the switch (1), both the outside rearview

mirrors defroster and the rear window

defroster will operate simultaneously.

WARNING

Never attempt to adjust the steering

wheel height while the vehicle is

moving or you could lose control of

the vehicle.

UNLOCK

EXAMPLE

LOCK

EXAMPLE

(1)

(2)

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An indicator light will be lit when the

defroster is on. The defroster will only work

when the engine is running. To turn off the

defroster, push the switch (1) again.

NOTE:

• The defogger will work only when the

engine is running.

• The defogger will automatically turn off

after the defogger remains on for 15 min-

utes to prevent discharging of the bat-

tery.

CAUTION

The rear window defroster and the

outside rearview mirrors use a large

amount of electricity. Be sure to turn

off the defroster after the window has

become clear.

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