Get Before Driving Guide for Suzuki Ignis SUV First Generation (2000-2008)

BEFORE DRIVING

60G404

BEFORE DRIVING

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

Door locks ............................................................................ 2-2

Keyless push start system remote controller /

Keyless entry system transmitter (if equipped) ............... 2-6

Security system (if equipped) ............................................ 2-15

Windows .............................................................................. 2-18

Mirrors .................................................................................. 2-21

Front seats ........................................................................... 2-22

Rear seats ............................................................................ 2-24

Seat belts and child restraint systems .............................. 2-26

Supplemental restraint system (air bags) ......................... 2-42

Instrument cluster ............................................................... 2-49

Speedometer ....................................................................... 2-50

Tachometer (if equipped) ................................................... 2-50

Fuel gauge ........................................................................... 2-51

Brightness control .............................................................. 2-51

Information display

(instrument cluster with tachometer) ................................ 2-53

Information display

(instrument cluster without tachometer) .......................... 2-66

Warning and indicator lights .............................................. 2-72

Lighting control lever ......................................................... 2-78

Front fog light switch (if equipped) ................................... 2-79

Headlight leveling switch ................................................... 2-80

Turn signal control lever .................................................... 2-80

Hazard warning switch ....................................................... 2-81

Windshield wiper and washer lever .................................. 2-82

Tilt steering lock lever ........................................................ 2-84

Horn ...................................................................................... 2-84

Heated rear window switch (if equipped) ......................... 2-85

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BEFORE DRIVING

Keys

54G489

Your vehicle comes with a pair of keys.

The key(s) may or may not be equipped

with a transmitter depending on model

variant. Keep the spare key in a safe

place. One key can open all of the locks on

the vehicle.

The key identification number is stamped

on a metal tag provided with the keys or on

the keys. Keep the tag (if equipped) in a

safe place. If you lose your keys, you will

need this number to have new keys made.

Write the number below for your future ref-

erence.

Immobilizer system

This system is designed to help prevent

vehicle theft by electronically disabling the

engine starting system.

The engine can be started only with your

vehicle’s original immobilizer ignition key

or keyless push start system remote con-

troller, which has an electronic identifica-

tion code programmed into it. The key or

remote controller communicates the identi-

fication code to the vehicle when the igni-

tion switch is turned to “ON” position or the

engine switch is pressed to change the

ignition mode to “ON”. If you need to make

spare keys or remote controllers, see your

authorised Maruti Suzuki workshop. The

vehicle must be programmed with the cor-

rect identification code for the spare. A key

made by an ordinary locksmith will not

work.

80JM122

If the immobilizer/keyless push start sys-

tem warning light blinks or comes on when

the ignition switch is in “ON” position or the

ignition mode is “ON”, the engine will not

start.

NOTE:

If the immobilizer/keyless push start sys-

tem warning light blinks or comes on, a

message may be shown on the information

display.

For vehicles without a keyless push

start system

If this light blinks or comes on, turn the

ignition switch to “LOCK” position, and

then turn it back to “ON” position.

If the light still blinks or comes on after the

ignition switch is turned back to “ON” posi-

tion, there may be something wrong with

your key or with the immobilizer system.

Ask your authorised Maruti Suzuki work-

shop to have the system inspected.

For vehicles with a keyless push start

system

If this light blinks or comes on, change the

ignition mode to LOCK (OFF), and then

change it back to “ON”. Also refer to “If the

master warning indicator light blinks or

comes on and the engine cannot be

started” in “Starting the engine (vehicle

with keyless push start system)” in the

“OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.

If the light still blinks or comes on after the

ignition mode is changed back to “ON”,

there may be something wrong with your

key or with the immobilizer system. Ask

your authorised Maruti Suzuki workshop to

have the system inspected.

KEY NUMBER:

EXAMPLE

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The immobilizer/keyless push start system

warning light may also blinks if the remote

controller is not in the vehicle when you

close the door or attempt to start the

engine.

NOTE:

• If you lose your immobilizer ignition key

or remote controller, ask your authorised

Maruti Suzuki workshop as soon as pos-

sible to deactivate the lost one, and to

make a new key or remote controller.

• If you own other vehicles with immobi-

lizer keys, keep those keys away from

the ignition switch or the engine switch

when using your vehicle or the engine

may not be started because they may

interfere with your vehicle’s immobilizer

system.

• If you attach any metal objects to the

immobilizer key or remote controller, it

may not start the engine.

Ignition key reminder (if equipped)

A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind

you to remove the ignition key if it is in the

ignition switch when the driver’s door is

opened.

Door locks

Side door locks

68PH00201

(1) UNLOCK

(2) LOCK

(3) Front

(4) Rear

To lock a driver’s door from outside the

vehicle:

• Insert a key and turn the top of the key

toward the front of the vehicle, or

• Turn the lock knob forward, then pull and

hold the door handle as you close the

door.

NOTICE

The immobilizer key and remote con-

troller are sensitive electronic instru-

ments. To avoid damaging them:

• Do not expose them to impacts,

moisture or high temperature such

as on the dashboard under direct

sunlight.

• Keep them away from magnetic

objects.

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To unlock a driver’s door from outside the

vehicle, insert the key and turn the top of

the key toward the rear of the vehicle.

66RH010

(1) LOCK

(2) UNLOCK

To lock a door from the inside of the vehi-

cle, turn the lock knob forward. Turn the

lock knob backward to unlock the door.

To lock a rear door from the outside of the

vehicle, turn the lock knob forward and

close the door. You do not need to pull and

hold the door handle as you close the door.

NOTE:

Hold the door handle when you close a

locked front door, or the door will not

remain locked.

Central door locking system

76MH0A002

(1) LOCK

(2) UNLOCK

(3) Front

(4) Rear

You can lock and unlock all doors (includ-

ing the tailgate) simultaneously by using

the key in the driver’s door lock.

To lock all doors simultaneously, insert the

key in the driver’s door lock and turn the

top of the key toward the front of the vehi-

cle once.

To unlock all doors simultaneously, insert

the key in the driver’s door lock and turn

the top of the key toward the rear of the

vehicle twice.

NOTE:

You can switch the function that unlocks all

doors from requiring two turns to requiring

one turn, and vice versa, via the informa-

tion display setting mode. For details on

how to use the information display, refer to

“Information display” in this section.

To unlock the driver’s door only, insert the

key in that door lock and turn the top of the

key toward the rear of the vehicle once.

66RH011

(1) LOCK

(2) UNLOCK

You can also lock or unlock all doors from

inside by depressing the front or rear of the

switch, respectively on the driver side.

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NOTE:

• If your vehicle is equipped with the key-

less entry system or keyless push start

system, you can also lock or unlock all

doors by operating the transmitter or

remote controller. Refer to “Keyless

push start system remote controller /

Keyless entry system transmitter” in this

section.

• If your vehicle is equipped with the key-

less push start system, you can also lock

or unlock all doors by pushing the

request switch. Refer to “Keyless push

start system remote controller / Keyless

entry system transmitter” in this section.

NOTE:

• All doors are automatically unlocked

when you change the ignition mode to

LOCK (OFF) or turn the ignition switch to

the “LOCK” position and pull out the key.

• All doors are automatically locked for

safety when the vehicle speed reaches

15 km/h.

• You can change the automatic locking or

unlocking function mentioned above via

the setting mode of the information dis-

play. For details on how to use the infor-

mation display, refer to “Information

display” in this section.

Child-proof locks (rear door)

75RM037

(1) LOCK

(2) UNLOCK

Each of the rear doors is equipped with a

child-proof lock which can be used to help

prevent unwanted opening of the door

from inside the vehicle. When the lock

lever is in LOCK position (1), the rear door

can only be opened from outside. When

the lock lever is in UNLOCK position (2),

the rear door can be opened from inside or

outside.

Tailgate

Type A

66RH012

You can lock and unlock the tailgate by

using the key in the driver’s door lock.

WARNING

Place the child-proof lock in LOCK

position whenever children are

seated in the rear.

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WARNING

Always make sure that the tailgate is

closed and latched securely. Com-

pletely closing the tailgate helps pre-

vent occupants from being thrown

from the vehicle in the event of an

accident. Completely closing it also

helps keep exhaust gases from enter-

ing the vehicle.

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To open the tailgate, pull up the tailgate

handle (1) and lift the tailgate.

If you cannot unlock the tailgate by using

the key in the driver’s door lock due to a

discharged battery or malfunction, follow

the procedure below to unlatch the tailgate

from inside the vehicle.

1) Remove the luggage compartment

cover (if equipped) and fold the rear

seat forward for easier access. Refer to

“Folding rear seats” section for details

on how to fold the rear seat forward.

62R0366

2) Open the cover (2) in the lock mecha-

nism of the tailgate.

NOTE:

Be careful not to lose the cover (2)

because it is small and detachable.

65P30080

3) Move the lever (3) in arrow direction by

using a flat blade screwdriver to unlock

the tailgate.

66RH095

4) From outside the vehicle, pull up the

tailgate handle (4) and lift the tailgate.

If the tailgate cannot be unlocked, have the

vehicle inspected by your authorised

Maruti Suzuki workshop.

Type B

66RH096

You can lock or unlock the tailgate by using

the key in the tailgate lock (1).

To open the tailgate, pull up the tailgate

handle (2) and lift the tailgate.

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NOTICE

Do not use key to lift up the tailgate,

or the key may break off in the lock.

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Keyless push start system

remote controller /

Keyless entry system

transmitter (if equipped)

82PH02035

Your vehicle is equipped with either a key-

less push start system remote controller

(Type A) or a keyless entry system trans-

mitter (Type B). The remote controller has

a keyless entry system and a keyless push

start system. The transmitter has only a

keyless entry system. For details, refer to

the following explanations.

Keyless push start system remote

controller (Type A)

The remote controller enables the follow-

ing operations:

• You can lock or unlock the doors by

operating LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on

the remote controller. Refer to the expla-

nation in this section.

• You can lock or unlock the doors by

pushing the request switch. For details,

refer to the explanation in this section.

• You can start the engine without using

an ignition key. For details, refer to

“Engine switch” in the “OPERATING

YOUR VEHICLE” section.

82PH02034

(1) LOCK button

(2) UNLOCK button

Type A Type B

EXAMPLE

WARNING

Radio waves from the keyless push

start system antenna(s) may interfere

with operation of electrical medical

equipment such as pacemakers. Fail-

ure to take the precautions listed

below can increase the risk of severe

injury or death due to radio wave

interference.

• Anyone who uses electrical medi-

cal equipment such as a pace-

maker should consult the medical

equipment supplier or their medical

advisor about whether radio waves

from the antenna(s) can interfere

with the medical equipment.

• If radio wave interference is a con-

cern, have the function of the

antenna(s) disabled by your autho-

rised Maruti Suzuki workshop.

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You can lock or unlock all doors (including

the tailgate) simultaneously by operating

the remote controller near the vehicle.

Central door locking system

• To lock all doors, push LOCK button (1)

once.

• To unlock only the driver’s door, push

UNLOCK button (2) once.

• To unlock other doors, push UNLOCK

button (2) once again.

NOTE:

You can switch the function that unlocks all

doors from requiring two pushes to requir-

ing one push, and vice versa, via the infor-

mation display setting mode. For details on

how to use the information display, refer to

“Information display” in this section.

The turn signal lights will flash once and

the siren will sound once when the doors

are locked.

When the doors are unlocked:

• The turn signal lights will flash twice and

the siren will sound twice.

• If the interior light switch is in DOOR

position, the interior light will turn on for

about 15 seconds and then fade out. If

you press the engine switch during this

time, the light will start to fade out imme-

diately.

Make sure that the doors are locked after

you operate LOCK button (1).

If no door is opened within about 30 sec-

onds after UNLOCK button (2) is operated,

the doors will automatically lock again.

NOTE:

• If you lock the doors using the remote

controller when the engine hood is open,

the siren will sound 3 times to remind

you.

• If the security system was triggered due

to an unauthorized entry into the vehicle

and then you unlock the doors using the

remote controller, the siren will sound 4

times to remind you. If this happens,

check whether your vehicle has been

broken into while you were away from it.

• Once you push both of the LOCK button

(1) and UNLOCK button (2), then you

push one of the buttons within 5 sec-

onds, the siren will not sound. However,

if you push one of the buttons twice or

more within 5 seconds, or push one of

the buttons 5 seconds later, the siren will

sound.

• You can set whether the siren sounds

when locking or unlocking the doors via

the setting mode of the information dis-

play. For details on how to use the infor-

mation display, refer to “Information

display” in this section.

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 mode

is in any other mode than LOCK (OFF).

• If any door is open, you cannot lock the

door by operating the remote controller,

however unlock the door.

• If you lose one of the remote controllers,

ask your authorised Maruti Suzuki work-

shop as soon as possible for replace-

ment. Have your dealer program the

new remote controller code in your vehi-

cle’s memory so that the old code is

erased.

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Panic alarm function

This function is to get the attention of oth-

ers.

Push both of the LOCK button (1) and

UNLOCK button (2) for more than 3 sec-

onds. The turn signal lights will blink for

about 27.5 seconds. Also, the siren will

sound for about 27.5 seconds at the same

time.

To cancel the panic alarm, press any but-

ton (LOCK or UNLOCK).

You can also cancel the panic alarm in any

of the following operations.

• Press the engine switch to change the

ignition mode to ON.

• Bring the remote controller with you and

press the request switch.

NOTE:

The panic alarm function will not activate

when the ignition mode is ACC or ON.

Keyless unlocking/locking using the

request switches

66RH013

When the remote controller is within the

operating range described in this section,

you can lock or unlock the doors (including

the tailgate) by pushing the request switch

(1) on the driver’s door handle, front pas-

senger’s door handle or tailgate.

When all doors are unlocked:

• To lock all doors, push one of the

request switches once.

The turn signal lights will flash once and

the siren will sound once when the doors

are locked.

To unlock a door or all doors:

• Push one of the request switches once

to unlock only one door.

• Push one of the request switches twice

to unlock all doors.

NOTE:

You can switch the function that unlocks all

doors from requiring two pushes to requir-

ing one push, and vice versa, via the infor-

mation display setting mode. For details on

how to use the information display, refer to

“Information display” in this section.

When the doors are unlocked:

• The turn signal lights will flash twice and

the siren will sound twice.

• If the interior light switch is in DOOR

position, the interior light will turn on for

about 15 seconds and then fade out. If

you press the engine switch during this

time, the light will start to fade out imme-

diately.

Make sure that 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 mode is in any other

mode than LOCK (OFF).

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• 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.

80J056

(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 glass, the request switches may not

operate.

• 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 push 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 that the key is stowed in the

remote controller. If the remote controller

becomes unreliable, you will not be able

to lock or unlock the doors.

NOTICE

• Do not operate request switch with

sharp metal object.

• Do not use high pressure water on

request switch.

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NOTICE

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.

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BEFORE DRIVING

• Make sure that the driver always carries

the remote controller.

• If you lose one of the remote controllers,

ask your authorised Maruti Suzuki work-

shop as soon as possible for a replace-

ment. Have your dealer program the

new remote controller code in your vehi-

cle’s memory so that the old code is

erased.

• You can use up to four remote control-

lers and the keys for your vehicle. Ask

your authorised Maruti Suzuki workshop

for details.

• The battery life of the remote controller

is about two years, but it can vary

depending on usage conditions.

57L21016

To stow the key into the remote controller,

push the key in the remote controller until

you hear a click.

54P000263

To remove the key from the remote control-

ler, push the button (A) in arrow direction

and pull the key out from the remote con-

troller.

Request switch warning buzzer

This exterior buzzer beeps for about 2 sec-

onds in the following conditions to warn

you that the request switch will not work.

• The request switch is pressed after all

doors are closed with the ignition mode

changed to ACC or ON by pressing the

engine switch when the remote control-

ler is outside the vehicle.

• The request switch is pressed in any of

the following conditions after changing

the ignition mode to LOCK (OFF) by

pressing the engine switch.

– The remote controller is left inside the

vehicle.

– Any door (including the tailgate) is

open.

Press the request switch again after doing

the following:

With the ignition mode changed to LOCK

(OFF) by pressing the engine switch, bring

out the remote controller if it is inside the

vehicle and make sure that all doors are

completely closed.

Reminder function

66RH014

If the remote controller is not in the vehicle

under the following conditions, the buzzer

sounds intermittently for about 2 seconds

and the immobilizer/keyless push start sys-

tem warning light on the instrument cluster

blinks:

When one or more doors are opened and

all of the doors are later closed with the

ignition in any other mode than LOCK

(OFF).

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BEFORE DRIVING

The indicator light will turn off within sev-

eral 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 the front passenger’s door

and lock the door by turning the lock

knob forward or pushing the power door

locking switch, the front passenger’s

door will be automatically 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.

• Make sure that the driver always carries

the remote controller.

• Do not leave the remote controller in the

vehicle when leaving the vehicle.

Battery replacement

If the remote controller becomes unreli-

able, replace the battery.

To replace the battery of the remote con-

troller:

71LMT0201

1) Pull the key out from the remote con-

troller.

2) Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver covered

with a soft cloth in the slot of the remote

controller and pry it open.

68LM210

(1) Lithium disc type battery:

CR2032 or equivalent

3) Replace the battery (1) so its + terminal

faces the bottom of the case as shown

in the illustration.

4) Close the remote controller firmly.

5) Make sure that the door locks can be

operated with the remote controller.

6) Dispose of the used battery properly

according to applicable rules or regula-

tions. Do not dispose of lithium batter-

ies with ordinary household trash.

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NOTE:

Used batteries must be disposed properly

according to applicable rules or regulations

and must not be disposed with ordinary

household trash.

Keyless entry system transmitter

(Type B)

66RM02001

(1) LOCK button

(2) UNLOCK button

You can lock or unlock all doors (including

the tailgate) simultaneously by operating

the transmitter near the vehicle.

Central door locking system

• To lock all doors, push LOCK button (1)

once.

• To unlock only the driver’s door, push

UNLOCK button (2) once.

• To unlock other doors, push UNLOCK

button (2) once again.

NOTE:

You can switch the function that unlocks all

doors from requiring two pushes to requir-

ing one push, and vice versa, via the infor-

mation display setting mode. For details on

how to use the information display, refer to

“Information display” in this section.

The turn signal lights will flash once and

the siren will sound once when the doors

are locked.

When the doors are unlocked:

• The turn signal lights will flash twice and

the siren will sound twice.

• If the interior light switch is in 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.

Make sure that the doors are locked after

you operate LOCK button (1).

NOTE:

If no door is opened within about 30 sec-

onds after UNLOCK button (2) is operated,

the doors will automatically lock again.

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.

NOTICE

• The remote controller is a sensitive

electronic instrument. To avoid

damaging it, do not expose it to

dust or moisture or tamper with

internal parts.

• When replacing the battery by

yourself, the remote controller

could be damaged affected by

static electricity. Discharge the

static electricity built up in your

body by touching metal before

replacing the battery.

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BEFORE DRIVING

NOTE:

• If you lock the doors using the transmit-

ter when the engine hood is open, the

siren will sound 3 times to remind you.

• If the security system was triggered due

to an unauthorized entry into the vehicle

and then you unlock the doors using the

transmitter, the siren will sound 4 times

to remind you. If this happens, check

whether your vehicle has been broken

into while you were away from it.

• Once you push both of the LOCK button

(1) and UNLOCK button (2), then you

push one of the buttons within 5 sec-

onds, the siren will not sound. However,

if you push one of the buttons twice

within 5 seconds, or push one of the but-

tons 5 seconds later, the siren will

sound.

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.

• When any door is open, the door locks

can only be unlocked with the transmit-

ter, and the turn signal light will not flash.

• If you lose one of the transmitters, ask

your authorised Maruti Suzuki workshop

as soon as possible for a replacement.

Have your dealer program the new

transmitter code in your vehicle’s mem-

ory so that the old code is erased.

Panic alarm function

This function is to get the attention of oth-

ers. Push both of the LOCK button (1) and

UNLOCK button (2) for more than 3 sec-

onds.

The turn signal lights will blink for about

27.5 seconds. Also, the siren will sound for

about 27.5 seconds at the same time.

To cancel the panic alarm, press any but-

ton (LOCK or UNLOCK). You can also

cancel the panic alarm by turning the igni-

tion switch to “ON” position.

NOTE:

The panic alarm function will not activate

when the key is in the ignition switch.

NOTICE

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.

2-14

BEFORE DRIVING

Battery replacement

If the transmitter becomes unreliable,

replace the battery.

To replace the battery of the transmitter:

68LM248

1) Remove the screw (1), and open the

transmitter cover.

2) Remove the transmitter (2).

68LM249

(3) Lithium disc type battery:

CR1616 or equivalent

3) Put the edge of a flat-bladed screw-

driver in the slot of the transmitter (2)

and pry it open.

4) Replace the battery (3) so its + terminal

faces “+” mark of the transmitter.

5) Close the transmitter and install it into

the transmitter holder.

6) Close the transmitter cover, install and

tighten the screw (1).

7) Make sure that the door locks can be

operated with the transmitter.

8) Dispose of the used battery properly

according to applicable rules or regula-

tions. Do not dispose of lithium batter-

ies with ordinary household trash.

(1)

(2)

EXAMPLE

(2)

(3)

EXAMPLE

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.

NOTICE

• The transmitter is a sensitive elec-

tronic instrument. To avoid damag-

ing it, do not expose it to dust or

moisture or tamper with internal

parts.

• When replacing the battery by

yourself, the transmitter could be

damaged affected by static electric-

ity. Discharge the static electricity

built up in your body by touching

metal before replacing the battery.

2-15

BEFORE DRIVING

Security system (if equipped)

The security system is armed in about 5

seconds after you lock all doors (including

the tailgate) by using the keyless entry sys-

tem transmitter, keyless push start system

remote controller or request switch.

Once the system is armed, any attempt to

open a door by using any other means (*)

than the keyless entry system transmitter,

keyless push start system remote control-

ler or request switch, or open the engine

hood, will cause the alarm to be triggered.

* These means include the following:

– The key

– The lock knob on a door

– The central door locking switch

– The tailgate emergency lever

Also, in case that you have set the shock

sensor to enabled state and set sensitivity

of the pre-warning function and full blast

warning function to a level other than 0, the

alarm will be triggered if any attempt to

tamper with the vehicle. The shock sensor

can be selected enabled or disabled state,

and sensitivity of each warning can be

adjusted as desired. To set the shock sen-

sor, ask your authorised Maruti Suzuki

workshop or use the setting mode of the

information display.

NOTE:

• The default setting of the shock sensor

is in the disabled state. Set to the

enabled state and adjust sensitivity of

each warning according to your prefer-

ence. For details on how to use the infor-

mation display, refer to “Information

display” in this section.

• Your dealer may have already set the

shock sensor of the vehicle to the

enabled state before you purchase it.

Consult your dealer for further informa-

tion.

NOTE:

• The security system generates alarms

when any of the predetermined condi-

tions is met. However, the system does

not have any function of blocking unau-

thorized entry into the vehicle.

• Always use the keyless entry system

transmitter, keyless push start system

remote controller or request switch to

unlock the doors when the security system

has been armed. Using a key instead will

trigger the alarm.

• If a person who does not know the secu-

rity system is going to drive the vehicle,

we recommend you explain the system

and its operation to the person, or dis-

able the system beforehand. Mistakenly

triggering the alarm may cause a nui-

sance to others.

• Even if the security system is armed,

you should still be careful to guard

against theft. Do not leave money or

things of value in the vehicle.

How to arm the security system

(when enabled)

Lock all doors (including the tailgate) using

the keyless entry system transmitter, key-

less push start system remote controller or

request switch. The security system indica-

tor (1) will start blinking rapidly, and the

security system will be armed in about 5

seconds.

When the system is armed, the indicator

continues to blink at intervals of approxi-

mately 2 seconds.

62R0148

(1)

EXAMPLE

2-16

BEFORE DRIVING

NOTE:

• To prevent the alarm from being acci-

dentally triggered, avoid arming it while

anyone remains inside the vehicle. The

alarm will be triggered if any person

inside opens the door, tailgate, engine

hood, or swings the vehicle (if the shock

sensor is in the enabled state).

• The security system is not armed when

all doors are locked using the key from

outside, using the door lock knobs or the

central door locking switch from inside.

• If any door is not operated within approx-

imately 30 seconds after the doors have

been unlocked using the keyless entry

system transmitter, keyless push start

system remote controller or request

switch, the doors are automatically

locked again. When the doors are

locked, the security system will be

armed in about 5 seconds if the system

is in the enabled state.

• If the security system indicator (1) blinks

when the ignition switch is in “ON” posi-

tion or the ignition mode is ON, there

may be something wrong with the secu-

rity system. Ask your authorised Maruti

Suzuki workshop to inspect the system.

How to disarm the security system

Simply unlock the doors using the keyless

push start system remote controller, the

request switch or the keyless entry system

transmitter. The security system indicator

will go out, indicating that the security sys-

tem is disarmed.

How to stop the alarm

Should the alarm be triggered accidentally,

the alarm will stop by the following opera-

tions.

• Press the engine switch to change the

ignition mode to ON or turn the ignition

switch to “ON” position.

• Unlock the doors using the keyless push

start system remote controller, the

request switch, or the keyless entry sys-

tem transmitter.

NOTE:

• Even after the alarm has stopped, if you

lock the doors using the keyless entry

system transmitter, keyless push start

system remote controller or request

switch, the security system will be

rearmed with a delay of about 5 sec-

onds.

• If you disconnect the battery while the

security system is in the armed condition

or the alarm is actually in operation, the

alarm will be re-triggered when the bat-

tery is then reconnected.

• Even after the alarm has stopped at the

end of the predetermined operation time,

it will be triggered again if any of the

doors, tailgate or engine hood is opened,

or the vehicle feels a shock (if the shock

sensor is in the enabled state), without

disarming the security system.

Checking whether the alarm has been

triggered during parking

If the alarm was triggered and you then

turn the ignition switch to “ON” position or

change the ignition mode to ON, the secu-

rity system indicator will blink rapidly for

about 8 seconds and a buzzer will beep 4

times during this period. If this happens,

check whether the vehicle has been bro-

ken into while you were away from it.

Enabling and disabling the security

system

The security system can be either enabled

or disabled.

When enabled

• If any of the doors or tailgate are opened

without unlocking by the keyless entry

system transmitter, keyless push start

system remote controller or request

switch, all turn signal lights start to blink

and the interior buzzer beeps intermit-

tently. After 5 seconds, the siren will

sound for about 27.5 seconds. The

security system indicator continues to

blink during this time.

• If the engine hood is opened, all turn sig-

nal lights blink, and the siren sounds for

about 27.5 seconds. The security sys-

tem indicator continues to blink during

this time.

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BEFORE DRIVING

(If the shock sensor is in the enabled state)

• If the vehicle feels a shock higher than

the pre-warning sensitivity, the siren

sounds for about 2 seconds (pre-warn-

ing). If the vehicle feel a shock higher

than the full blast warning sensitivity, all

turn signal lights start to blink and the

interior buzzer beeps intermittently. After

5 seconds, the siren will sound for about

27.5 seconds (full blast warning). The

security system indicator continues to

blink during this time.

NOTE:

If you set the full blast warning sensitivity

higher than the pre-warning sensitivity in

the setting mode of the information display,

or the vehicle feels such shock as to be

able to trigger the full blast warning, the full

blast warning will be triggered preferen-

tially. In this case, the pre-warning will not

be triggered.

When disabled

When the system is disabled, it stays dis-

armed even if you perform any system

arming operation.

How to switch the state of the security

system

When the security system has been

already disarmed, you can switch the sys-

tem from the enabled state to the disabled

state, and vice versa, using the following

method.

1) Sit in the driver’s seat and make sure

that all doors, tailgate and engine hood

are closed.

• If any door is open, the open door

warning light comes on.

75RM263

2) Turn the lock knob (1) on the driver’s

door rearward (2).

66RH015

3) Turn the knob on the lighting control

lever to the OFF position (3).

NOTE:

The following steps 4) and 5) must be

completed within 15 seconds.

66RH016

(1)

(2)

EXAMPLE

(3)

EXAMPLE

OFF

4 times

EXAMPLE

2-18

BEFORE DRIVING

4) Turn the knob on the lighting control

lever to the position and then turn

back to the OFF position. Repeat this

operation 4 times.

66RH017

5) Push the lock end (4) (forward end) of

the central door locking switch (5), and

then push the unlock end (6) (backward

end). Repeat this operation 3 times.

Every time you perform the series of the

above steps, the state of the security sys-

tem changes from the currently selected

one to the other. You can check whether

the system is enabled or disabled by the

number of interior buzzer beeps at the end

of the procedure as follows.

• If you cannot complete the operations in

step 4) and 5) within 15 seconds cor-

rectly, the state of the security system

will not change and the interior buzzer

does not beep. Perform the procedure

again from the beginning.

NOTE:

You can also switch the security system

from the enabled state to the disabled

state, and vice versa, via the setting mode

of the information display. For details on

how to use the information display, refer to

“Information display” in this section.

Windows

Manual window control

(if equipped)

60G010A

Raise or lower the door windows by turning

the handle located on the door panel.

(5)

(4)

(6)

EXAMPLE

3 times

System state Number of beeps

Disabled

(Mode A)

Once

Enabled

(Mode D)

4 times

EXAMPLE

2-19

BEFORE DRIVING

Electric window controls

(if equipped)

The electric windows can only be operated

when the ignition switch is in “ON” position

or the ignition mode is ON.

Driver’s side (Type A)

66RH018

Driver’s side (Type B)

66RH019

The driver’s door has a switch (1) to oper-

ate the driver’s window, and a switch (2) to

operate the front passenger’s window or

there are switches (3), (4), to operate the

rear right and left passenger windows,

respectively.

Passenger’s door

66RH020

The passenger’s door has a switch (5) to

operate the passenger’s window.

(1)

(2)

EXAMPLE

(3)

(4)

(1)

(2)

EXAMPLE

(5)

EXAMPLE

2-20

BEFORE DRIVING

81A009

To open a window, push the top part of the

switch. To close the window, lift up the top

part of the switch.

The driver’s window has AUTO-DOWN

feature for greater convenience (at toll

booths or drive-through restaurants, for

example). This means the driver can open

the window without holding the window

switch in DOWN position. Press down the

driver’s window switch completely and

release it. To stop the window before it

reaches the FULL-DOWN position, pull up

the switch briefly.

Lock switch (Type A)

66RH021

Lock switch (Type B)

66RH022

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 any of the switches (2), (3), (4)

or (5). To restore normal operation, release

the lock switch by pushing it 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 pas-

senger’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, make sure

that 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 or

take the keyless push start system

remote controller with you when

leaving the vehicle even only for a

short time. Also do not leave chil-

dren alone in a parked vehicle.

Unattended children could use the

electric window switches and get

trapped by the window.

2-21

BEFORE DRIVING

Mirrors

Inside rearview mirror

You can adjust the inside rearview mirror

by hand to see the rear of your vehicle in

the mirror.

Type A

74LHT0235

Type B

68LMT0205

68LMT0206

(2) Day driving

(3) Night driving

To adjust the mirror, set the selector tab (1)

to the day position, and then move the mir-

ror 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

Type A

66RH023

Adjust the outside rearview mirrors so you

can just see the side of your vehicle in the

mirrors.

EXAMPLE

(1)

(2) (3)

EXAMPLE

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.

EXAMPLE

2-22

BEFORE DRIVING

Type B

66RH024

The switch to control the electric mirrors is

located on the driver’s door panel. You can

adjust the mirrors when the ignition switch

is in “ACC” or “ON” position, or the ignition

mode is ACC or ON. 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.

Outside rearview mirror folding

switch (if equipped)

66RH025

You can fold the mirrors when you park the

vehicle in a narrow space. When the igni-

tion switch is in “ACC” or “ON” position, or

the ignition mode is ACC or ON, push the

folding switch (1) to fold and unfold the mir-

rors. Make sure that the mirrors are com-

pletely unfolded before you start driving.

Front seats

Seat adjustment

(1)

(3)(2)

(4)

(3)

(2)

(1)

(4)

L R

EXAMPLE

CAUTION

Moving mirrors can pinch and injure

a hand. Do not allow anyone’s hand

to get near the mirrors when folding

and unfolding the mirrors.

(1)

EXAMPLE

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.

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.

2-23

BEFORE DRIVING

66RH155

Seat position adjustment lever (1)

Pull the lever up and slide the seat.

Seatback angle adjustment lever (2)

Pull the lever up and move the seatback.

Seat height adjustment lever (3)

(if equipped)

Pull the lever up to raise the seat. Push the

lever down to lower the seat.

After adjustment, move the seat and seat-

back forward and backward to check that it

is securely latched.

Head restraints

63J246

Head restraints are designed to help

reduce the risk of neck injuries in the 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.

NOTE:

It may be necessary to recline the seat-

back to provide enough overhead clear-

ance to remove the head restraint.

Front

75RM004

To raise the front head restraint, pull

upward the head restraint until it clicks. To

lower the head restraint, push down the

head restraint while holding in the lock

lever. If a head restraint must be removed

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

the lock lever and pull the head restraint all

the way out.

(1)

(2)

(3)

EXAMPLE

WARNING

• Never drive the vehicle with the

head restraints removed.

• Do not attempt to adjust the head

restraint while driving.

EXAMPLE

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BEFORE DRIVING

Rear seats

Head restraints (if equipped)

Head restraints are designed to help

reduce the risk of neck injuries in the case

of an accident.

NOTE:

It may be necessary to fold forward the

seatback to provide enough overhead

clearance to remove the head restraint.

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 passengers,

adjust the head restraint as high as possi-

ble.

Rear

75RM006

To raise the rear head restraint, pull

upward the head restraint until it clicks. To

lower the head restraint, push down the

head restraint while holding in the lock

lever. If a head restraint must be removed

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

the lock lever and pull the head restraint all

the way out.

When installing a child restraint system,

adjust the height of the head restraint or

remove it for fitting the child restraint, as

necessary.

Folding rear seats

The rear seat(s) of your vehicle can be

folded forward to provide additional cargo

space.

To fold the rear seat(s) forward:

1) Lower the head restraint (if equipped)

fully.

75RM007

2) Hook the webbing of the outboard lap-

shoulder belts and latch plates in the

belt hangers.

WARNING

• Never drive the vehicle with the

head restraints removed.

• Do not attempt to adjust the head

restraint while driving.

EXAMPLE

2-25

BEFORE DRIVING

66RH027

3) Pull the release knob on the top of the

seat(s), and fold the seatback forward.

To return the seat to the normal position,

follow the procedure below.

66RH087

Raise the seatback until it locks into place.

After returning the seat, move the seat-

back forward and backward to check that it

is securely latched.

NOTICE

• When you move a seatback, make

sure the belt webbing is hooked in

the seat belt hangers so the seat

belts are not caught by the seat-

back, seat hinge, or seat latch. This

helps prevent damage to the belt

system.

• Make sure the belt webbing is not

twisted.

EXAMPLE

NOTICE

After folding the rear seatback for-

ward, do not allow any foreign mate-

rial to enter the lock opening. This

may cause damage to the inside of

the lock and prevent the seatback

from being locked securely.

WARNING

If you need to carry cargo in the pas-

senger compartment with the rear

seatback folded forward, secure the

cargo or it may be thrown about,

causing injury. Never pile cargo

higher than the seatbacks.

CAUTION

When returning the rear seatback to

the normal position, be careful that

your finger is not caught between the

lock and the striker.

NOTICE

When returning the rear seatback to

the normal position, make sure that

there is nothing around the striker.

Any foreign materials prevent the

seatback from being locked securely.

CAUTION

Do not put your hand into the rear

seatback lock opening, or your finger

may get caught and be injured.

EXAMPLE

2-26

BEFORE DRIVING

Seat belts and child restraint

systems

65D231S

65D606

NOTICE

• When returning the rear seatback

to the normal position, do not allow

any foreign material to enter the

lock opening. This may prevent the

seatback from being locked

securely.

• When returning the rear seatback

to the normal position, handle it

carefully by hand to avoid any dam-

age to the lock itself. Do not push it

by using some material or by

applying excessive force.

• As the lock is designed exclusively

for securing the rear seatback, do

not use it for any other purpose.

Incorrect use of it may cause dam-

age to the inside of the lock and

prevent the seatback from being

locked securely.

WARNING

Wear your seat belts at all times.

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 fastening 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.

EXAMPLE

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

EXAMPLE

2-27

BEFORE DRIVING

65D201 65D199

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 a snug belt.

• 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)

Across the pelvis

EXAMPLE

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 illustration.

• Do not fasten your seat belt over

hard or breakable objects in your

pockets or on your clothing. If an

accident occurs, objects such as

glasses, pens, etc. under the seat

belt can cause injury.

(Continued)

as low as possible

across the hips

EXAMPLE

WARNING

(Continued)

• Never use the same seat belt for

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 aged 12 and under should

ride properly restrained in the rear

seat.

• Infants and small children should

never be transported unless they

are properly restrained. Restraint

systems for infants and small chil-

dren can be purchased locally and

should be used. Make sure that the

system you purchase meets appli-

cable safety standards. Read and

follow all the directions provided

by the manufacturer.

(Continued)

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BEFORE DRIVING

Lap-shoulder belt

Emergency locking retractor (ELR)

The seat belt has an emergency locking

retractor (ELR), which is designed to lock

the seat belt only during a sudden stop or

impact. It also may lock if you pull the belt

across your body very quickly. If this hap-

pens, let the belt go back to unlock it, and

then pull the belt across your body more

slowly.

Safety reminder

60A038

60A040

To reduce the risk of sliding under the belt

during a crash, 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.

WARNING

(Continued)

• For children, if the shoulder belt

irritates the neck or face, move the

child closer to the center of the

vehicle.

• 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.

• Do not insert any items such as

coins and clips into the seat belt

buckles, and be careful not to spill

liquids into these parts. If foreign

materials get into a seat belt

buckle, the seat belt may not work

properly.

• 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.

Sit up straight and

fully back

Low on hips

EXAMPLE

Low on hips

EXAMPLE

2-29

BEFORE DRIVING

All seat belts except rear center

All seat belts except rear center are the

lap-shoulder belt.

60A036

To fasten the seat belt, sit up straight and

far back into the seat, pull the latch plate

attached to the seat belt across your body

and press it straight into the buckle until

you hear a click.

80J2008

NOTE:

The word “CENTER” is marked on the

buckle for the rear center belt. The buckles

are designed so a latch plate cannot be

inserted into the wrong buckle.

60A039

To unfasten the seat belt, push the red

“PRESS” button on the buckle and retract

the belt slowly while holding the belt or/and

the latch plate.

EXAMPLE

2-30

BEFORE DRIVING

Lap belt

Rear center seat belt

To fasten the belt, pull the latch plate

attached to the seat belt across your hips

and press it straight into the buckle until

you hear a click. To reduce the risk of slid-

ing under the belt during a collision, posi-

tion the belt across your lap as low on your

hips as possible and adjust it to a snug fit.

80JS028

To tighten the belt, pull the free end of the

belt across alongside the lap strap.

80JS029

To lengthen, release the latch plate from

the buckle, pull the latch plate (adjuster) in

the direction of the arrow, at right angles to

the belt. The latch plate should then be

refitted into the buckle and the belt tight-

ened as previously described.

To unfasten the belt, press the release but-

ton on the buckle catch.

79MH0239

NOTE:

The word “CENTER” is marked on the

buckle for the rear center belt. The buckles

are designed so a latch plate cannot be

inserted into the wrong buckle.

TO TIGHTEN

Low on hips

EXAMPLE

TO LOOSEN

Right angle

EXAMPLE

2-31

BEFORE DRIVING

Driver’s seat belt reminder

With tachometer

66RH028

Without tachometer

66RH029

If the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled

when the ignition switch is turned to “ON”

position or the engine switch is pressed to

change the ignition mode to ON, the

reminder works as follows:

1) The driver’s seat belt reminder light will

come on.

2) After the vehicle’s speed has reached

about 15 km/h, the driver’s seat belt

reminder light will blink and a buzzer

will sound for about 95 seconds.

3) The reminder light will remain on until

the driver’s seat belt is buckled.

If the driver has buckled his or her seat belt

and later unbuckles the seat belt, the

reminder system will be activated from

Step 1) or 2) according to the vehicle’s

speed. When the vehicle’s speed is less

than 15 km/h, the reminder will start from

Step 1). When the vehicle’s speed is more

than 15 km/h, the reminder will start from

Step 2).

The reminder will be automatically can-

celed when the driver’s seat belt is buckled

or the ignition switch is turned off, or the

engine switch is pressed to change the

ignition mode to LOCK (OFF).

EXAMPLE

WARNING

It is absolutely essential that the

driver and passengers fasten their

seat belts at all times. Persons who

are not fastening seat belts have a

much greater risk of injury if an acci-

dent occurs. Make a regular habit of

buckling your seat belt before putting

the key in the ignition or pressing the

engine switch.

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BEFORE DRIVING

Rear outside seat belt guide

75RM007

When you move a seatback, make sure

the belt webbing and latch plate are

hooked in the seat belt hangers.

Seat belt inspection

68PH00242

Periodically check if the seat belts work

properly and are not damaged. Make sure

the webbing, buckles, latch plates, retrac-

tors, anchorages and guide loops. Replace

any seat belts which do not work properly

or are damaged.

EXAMPLE

WARNING

Inspect all seat belt assemblies after

any crash. Any seat belt assembly

which was in use during a crash

(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 crash should be replaced if

it does not function properly, it is

damaged in any way or the seat belt

pretensioners were activated (that is,

if the front air bags were activated).

2-33

BEFORE DRIVING

Child restraint systems

60G332

Infant restraint - rear seat only

80JC007

Child restraint

80JC016

Booster seat

80JC008

MARUTI SUZUKI highly recommends that

you use a child restraint system to restrain

infants and small children. Many different

types of child restraint systems are avail-

able; make sure that the restraint system

you select meets applicable safety stan-

dards.

All child restraint systems are designed to

be secured in vehicle seats either by seat

belts (lap belts or the lap portion of lap-

shoulder belts) or by special rigid lower

anchor bars built into the seat. Whenever

possible, MARUTI SUZUKI recommends

that child restraint systems be installed on

the rear seat. According to accident statis-

tics, children 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, adjust the

passenger’s seat as far back as possible.

NOTE:

Observe any statutory regulation about

child restraints.

EXAMPLE

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BEFORE DRIVING

58MS030 65D608

65D609

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 killed or severely

injured. The back of a rear-facing

child restraint would be too close to

the inflating air bag.

WARNING

If you install a child restraint system

in the rear seat, slide the front seat

far enough forward so that the child’s

feet do not touch the front seatback.

This will help avoid injury to the child

in the event of an accident.

EXAMPLE

WARNING

Children could be endangered in a

crash if their child restraint systems

are not properly secured in the vehi-

cle. When installing a child restraint

system, follow the instructions

below. Secure the child in the

restraint system according to the

manufacturer’s instructions.

2-35

BEFORE DRIVING

Installation with lap-shoulder seat

belts

NOTE:

Stow the removed head restraint (if

equipped) in the luggage compartment so

it will not cause inconvenience to the occu-

pants.

ELR type belt

68PH00243

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.

Move the child restraint system in all direc-

tions to check that it is securely installed.

When you put your child in the child

restraint system, appropriately slide the

front seat forward not to touch a part of

your child’s body.

Installation with a lap belt

68PH00244

Install your child restraint system accord-

ing to the instructions provided by the child

restraint system manufacturer.

To lengthen or tighten the belt, refer to the

“Lap-belt” item in this “Seat belts and child

restraint systems” section. After making

sure that the seat belt is securely latched,

try moving the child restraint system in all

directions, to make sure it is securely

installed. If you need to tighten the belt,

pull the free end of the webbing.

CAUTION

Adjust the height of the rear head

restraint (if equipped) or remove it for

fitting the child restraint, as neces-

sary. However, if a booster cushion

not equipped with the head restraint

is fitted, the rear seat head restraint

should not be removed. If the rear

head restraint is removed for fitting

the child restraint, you need to install

it again after removing the child

restraint.

If the child restraint is fitted improp-

erly, a child sitting in it could be

injured in a crash.

EXAMPLE

Pull to tighten

2-36

BEFORE DRIVING

Installation with ISOFIX type

anchorages (if equipped)

66RH144

Your vehicle is equipped with the lower

anchorages in the rear seat outboard seat-

ing positions for securing a ISOFIX type of

child restraints with the connecting bars.

The lower anchorages are located where

the rear of the seat cushion meets the bot-

tom of the seatback.

Install the ISOFIX type child restraint sys-

tem according to the instructions provided

by the child restraint system manufacturer.

After installation, try moving the child

restraint system in all directions especially

forward to check that connecting bars are

securely latched to the anchorages.

84MM00252

Your vehicle is equipped with the top tether

anchorages. Use the top tether strap of the

child restraint according to the instructions

provided by the child restraint system man-

ufacturer.

Here is a general instruction:

NOTE:

Stow the removed head restraint in the lug-

gage compartment so it will not cause

inconvenience to the occupants.

WARNING

Install the ISOFIX type of child

restraint(s) in the only outboard seat-

ing positions, not in the central posi-

tion for the rear seat.

EXAMPLE

CAUTION

Adjust the height of the rear head

restraint or remove it for fitting the

child restraint, as necessary. How-

ever, if a booster cushion not

equipped with the head restraint is

fitted, the rear seat head restraint

should not be removed. If the rear

head restraint is removed for fitting

the child restraint, you need to install

it again after removing the child

restraint.

If the child restraint is fitted improp-

erly, a child sitting in it could be

injured in a crash.

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BEFORE DRIVING

78F114

1) Place the child restraint in the rear seat,

inserting the connecting bars to the

anchorages between the seat cushion

and the seatback.

68LM268

2) Use your hands to carefully align the

connecting bar tips with the anchor-

ages. Take care not to pinch your fin-

gers.

54G184

3) Push the child restraint toward the anchor-

ages so that the connecting bar tips are

partially hooked to the anchorages. Use

your hands to confirm the position.

54G185

4) Grasp the front of the child restraint and

push the child restraint forcefully to

latch the connecting bars. Make sure

that they are securely latched by trying

to move the child restraint system in all

directions, especially forward.

5) Attach the top tether strap referring to

“Installation of child restraint with top

tether” section below.

When you put your child in the child

restraint system, appropriately slide the

front seat forward not to touch a part of

your child’s body.

EXAMPLE

2-38

BEFORE DRIVING

Installation of child restraint with

top tether

66RH145

Some child restraint systems require the

use of a top tether strap. Top tether anchor-

age brackets are provided in your vehicle at

the locations shown in the illustrations.

The number of the top tether anchorage

brackets provided in your vehicle depends

on the vehicle specification. Install the child

restraint system as follows:

1) Remove the luggage compartment cover

(if equipped).

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 tether strap.

3) Hook the top tether strap to the top

tether anchorage bracket and tighten

the top tether strap according to the

instructions provided by the child

restraint system manufacturer. Attach

the top tether strap to the correspond-

ing top tether anchorage bracket

located directly behind the child

restraint. Do not attach the top tether

strap to the luggage restraint loops (if

equipped).

66RH146

4) When routing the top tether strap, pass

the top tether strap as shown in the

illustration (Refer to “Head restraints”

section for details on how to remove the

head restraint).

5) Make sure that cargo does not interfere

with routing of the top tether strap.

NOTE:

Maruti Suzuki recommends use of Maruti

Suzuki Genuine accessory of “Child seat,

ISOFIX”.

NOTICE

When installing a child restraint sys-

tem to the rear seat, adjust the front

seat position so that the front seat

does not interfere with the child

restraint system.

EXAMPLE

Front

WARNING

Do not attach the child restraint top

tether strap to the luggage restraint

loops (if equipped). Incorrectly

attached top tether strap will reduce

the intended effectiveness of the

child restraint system.

NOTICE

When installing a child restraint sys-

tem to the rear seat, adjust the front

seat position so that the front seat

does not interfere with the child

restraint system.

EXAMPLE

Type 1

Type 2

2-39

BEFORE DRIVING

Child Restraint System for India

Child Restraint

The suitability of each passenger’s seat position for carriage of children and fitting of child restraint system is shown in the table below.

Whenever you carry children up to 12 years of age, properly use the child restraints which conform to AIS 072, the standard for child

restraints, referring to the table.

Key of letters to be inserted in the above table:

U =Suitable for ‘universal’ category restraints approved for use in this mass group.

X =Seat position not suitable for children in this mass group.

N.A = Seat position not available for children in this mass group.

NOTE: ‘universal’ is the category in the AIS 072.

: ‘Outboard’ indicates window side seat.

MASS GROUP

Seating position (or other site)

Front

Passenger

Rear

Outboard

Rear

Centre

Intermediate

Outboard

Intermediate

Centre

Group 0

Up to 10 kg

X U X N.A. N.A.

Group 0+

Up to 13 kg

X U X N.A. N.A.

Group I

9 to 18 kg

X U X N.A. N.A.

Group II

15 to 25 kg

X U X N.A. N.A.

Group III

22 to 36 kg

X U X N.A. N.A.

2-40

BEFORE DRIVING

Seat belt pretensioner system

66RM02002

To determine if your vehicle is equipped

with a seat belt pretensioner system at the

front seating positions, make sure the label

on the seat belt at the bottom part. If the

letter “E11” appear as illustrated, your

vehicle is equipped with the seat belt pre-

tensioner system. You can use the preten-

sioner seat belts in the same manner as

ordinary seat belts.

Read this section and “Supplemental

restraint system (air bags)” section to learn

more about the pretensioner system.

The seat belt pretensioner system works

with the supplemental restraint system (air

bags). The crash sensors and the elec-

tronic controller of the air bag system also

control the seat belt pretensioners. The

pretensioners are triggered only when

there is a frontal crash severe enough to

trigger the air bags and the seat belts are

fastened. For precautions and general

information including servicing the preten-

sioner system, refer to “Supplemental

restraint system (air bags)” section in addi-

tion to this “Seat belt pretensioner system”

section, and follow all those precautions.

The pretensioner is located in each front

seat belt retractor. The pretensioner tight-

ens the seat belt so the belt fits the occu-

pant’s body more snugly in the event of a

frontal crash. The retractors will remain

locked after the pretensioners are acti-

vated. 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 fastening seat belts

at all times, whether or not a pretensioner

is equipped at their seating position, to

minimize the risk of severe injury or death

in the event of a crash.

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 “Seat adjustment” section

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 air bags will activate in severe

frontal crashes. They are not designed to

activate in rear impacts, roll-overs, or

minor frontal crashes. The pretensioners

can be activated only once. If the preten-

sioners are activated (that is, if the air bags

are activated), have authorised Maruti

Suzuki workshop as soon as possible.

WARNING

This section describes your MARUTI

SUZUKI vehicle’s seat belt preten-

sioner system. Read and follow all

these instructions carefully to mini-

mize your risk of severe injury or

death.

Label

EXAMPLE

2-41

BEFORE DRIVING

If the AIR BAG light on the instrument clus-

ter does not blink or come on briefly when

the ignition switch is turned to “ON” posi-

tion or the engine switch is pressed to

change the ignition mode to ON, 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 autho-

rised Maruti Suzuki workshop as soon as

possible.

Service on or around the pretensioner sys-

tem components or wiring must be per-

formed only by an authorised Maruti

Suzuki workshop who is specially trained.

Improper service could result in unin-

tended activation of pretensioners or could

render the pretensioner inoperative. Either

of these two conditions may result in per-

sonal injury.

To prevent damage or unintended activa-

tion of the pretensioners, make sure that

the battery is disconnected and the ignition

switch has been in “LOCK” position or the

ignition mode has been LOCK (OFF) for at

least 90 seconds before performing any

electrical service work on your vehicle.

Do not touch pretensioner system compo-

nents or wiring. The wires are wrapped

with yellow tape or yellow tubing, and the

couplers are yellow. When scrapping your

vehicle, ask your authorised Maruti Suzuki

workshop body repair shop, or scrap yard

for assistance.

2-42

BEFORE DRIVING

Supplemental restraint

system (Air bags)

Your vehicle is equipped with a supple-

mental restraint system consisting of the

following components in addition to a lap-

shoulder belt at each seating position.

(1) Driver’s front air bag module

(2) Front passenger’s front air bag mod-

ule

(3) Front seat belt pretensioners

(4) Air bag controller

(5) Forward crash sensor

WARNING

This section describes the protection

provided by your vehicle’s supple-

mental restraint system (air bags).

Read and follow all instructions care-

fully to minimize your risk of severe

injury or death in the event of a

crash.

66RM02005

(1)

(5)

(2)

(4)

(3)

EXAMPLE

2-43

BEFORE DRIVING

“AIR BAG” light

63J030

If the AIR BAG light on the instrument clus-

ter does not blink or come on when the

ignition switch is first turned to “ON” posi-

tion, or the ignition mode is first changed to

ON, or 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 authorised Maruti Suzuki

workshop as soon as possible.

Air bag symbol meaning

72M00150

You may find this label on the sun visor.

Front air bags

68PH00247

Front air bags are designed to inflate in

severe frontal crashes when the ignition

switch is in “ON” position or the ignition

mode is ON.

Front air bags are not designed to inflate in

rear impacts, side impacts, rollovers or

minor frontal crashes, since they would

offer no protection in those types of acci-

dents. Since an air bag deploys only one

time during an accident, seat belts are

needed to restrain occupants from further

movements during the accident.

Therefore, an air bag is not a substitute for

seat belts. To maximize your protection,

always fasten your seat belts. Be aware

that no system can prevent all possible

injuries that may occur in an accident.

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 fas-

tening 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.

WARNING

NEVER use a rearward facing child

restraint on a seat protected by an

ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH

or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD

can occur.

EXAMPLE

2-44

BEFORE DRIVING

Driver’s front air bag

81P30640

Front passenger’s front air bag

62R0135

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.

58MS030

Refer to “Seat belts and child restraint sys-

tems” section for details on securing your

child.

Conditions of front air bags deployment

(inflation)

80J097

• Frontal crash with a fixed wall that does

not move or deform in more than about

25 km/h.

80J098E

• Crash such as above at an angle of

about 30 degrees (1) or less from the

front.

EXAMPLE

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 killed or severely

injured. The back of a rear-facing

child restraint would be too close to

the inflating air bag.

EXAMPLE

(1)

)

EXAMPLE

2-45

BEFORE DRIVING

Conditions of front air bags may inflate

Receiving a strong impact to the lower

body of your vehicle, the front air bags will

inflate in many cases.

80J099

• Hitting a curb or medial strip.

80J100E

• Falling into a deep hole or ditch.

80J101

• Landing hard or falling.

Front air bags might inflate in a strong

impact

Front air bags do not inflate basically in

rear collision, side collision or rollovers,

etc., however, these might inflate in a

strong impact.

80J120

• Crash from the rear.

80J119

• Crash from the side.

80J110

• Vehicle rollover.

EXAMPLE

2-46

BEFORE DRIVING

Front air bags may not inflate

The front air bags may not inflate when the

impact is absorbed since the crash object

moved, vehicle body deformed, or crash

angle was greater than about 30 degrees

from the front.

80J102

• Approximately 50 km/h or lower speed

frontal crash to a stopped vehicle.

80J103

• Crash that the front of your vehicle goes

under the bed of a truck etc.

80J104

• Crash with a utility pole or stumpage.

80J105E

• Crash with a fixed wall or guardrail at an

angle of greater than about 30 degrees

(1) from the front.

80J106

• Frontal crash with a fixed wall that does

not move or deform in less than about 25

km/h.

80J107

• Crash angle is offset from the vehicle

angle (offset crash).

EXAMPLE

(1)

(

)

EXAMPLE

2-47

BEFORE DRIVING

How the system works

In a frontal crash, the crash sensors will

detect rapid deceleration, and if the con-

troller judges that the deceleration rep-

resents a severe frontal crash, the

controller will trigger the inflators. The infla-

tors inflate the appropriate air bags with

nitrogen or argon gas. The inflated air

bags provide a cushion for your head and

upper body. The air bag inflates and

deflates so quickly that you may not even

realize that it has activated. 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 vehicle. 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. Refer to “Seat adjustment” sec-

tion and “Seat belts and child restraint sys-

tems” section in this section for details on

proper seat and seat belt adjustments.

65D610

Even though your vehicle is moderately

damaged by a crash, it may not be severe

enough to trigger front air bags to inflate. If

your vehicle sustains any front-end or side

damage, have the air bag system

inspected by an authorised Maruti Suzuki

workshop to ensure that it works properly.

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, and which

sensors activated the deployment.

EXAMPLE

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. In these situations, the out-

of-position occupant 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.

2-48

BEFORE DRIVING

Servicing the air bag system

If the air bags inflate, have the air bags

and related components replaced by an

authorised Maruti Suzuki workshop 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, ask authorised Maruti Suzuki work-

shop to check the air bag system as soon

as possible.

Special procedures are required for servic-

ing or replacing an air bag. For that rea-

son, only an authorised Maruti Suzuki

workshop should be allowed to service or

replace your air bags. Remind anyone who

services your vehicle that it has air bags.

Service on or around air bag components

or wiring must be performed only by an

authorised Maruti Suzuki workshop.

Improper service could result in unin-

tended air bag deployment or could render

the air bag inoperative. Either of these two

conditions may result in severe injury.

To prevent damage or unintended inflation

of the air bag system, make sure that the

battery is disconnected and the ignition

switch has been in “LOCK” position or the

ignition mode has been LOCK (OFF) for at

least 90 seconds before performing any

electrical service work on your vehicle. 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 vehicle that has an uninflated

air bag can be hazardous. Ask your dealer,

body repair shop or scrap yard for help

with disposal.

2-49

BEFORE DRIVING

Instrument cluster

(1) Speedometer

(2) Tachometer (if equipped)

(3) Information display

(4) Warning and indicator lights

With tachometer

66RM02003

FOR DIESEL

R DIE

(1)

(4)

(2) (3)

(2)

EXAMPLE

2-50

BEFORE DRIVING

Without tachometer

66RH098

(1)

(3) (4)(4)

EXAMPLE

Speedometer

The speedometer indicates vehicle speed.

Tachometer (if equipped)

The tachometer indicates engine speed in

revolutions per minute.

NOTICE

Never drive the vehicle with the

engine revving in the red zone or

severe engine damage can result.

Keep the engine speed below the red

zone even when downshifting to a

lower gear position.

Refer to “Downshifting maximum

allowable speeds” in the “OPERAT-

ING YOUR VEHICLE” section.

2-51

BEFORE DRIVING

Fuel gauge

With tachometer

75RM248

Without tachometer

75RM249

When the ignition switch is in “ON” position

or the ignition mode is ON, this gauge

gives an approximate indication of the

amount of fuel in the fuel tank. “F” stands

for full and “E” stands for empty.

• If the indicator shows only one segment

to “E”, refill the tank as soon as possible.

If the last segment blinks, it means that

the fuel is almost empty.

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

fill the fuel tank immediately.

Refer to “Low fuel warning light” in “Warn-

ing and indicator lights” in this section for

details.

The mark (2) indicates that the fuel filler

door is located on the left side of the vehi-

cle.

Brightness control

When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”

position or the engine switch is pressed to

change the ignition mode to ON, the instru-

ment cluster lights or pointer lights come

on.

Your vehicle has a system to automatically

dim the brightness of the instrument clus-

ter lights when the position lights or head-

lights are on.

You can change the brightness of the

instrument cluster lights;

• For the instrument cluster with tachome-

ter, regardless of whether the position

lights or headlights are off or on.

• For the instrument cluster without

tachometer, when the position lights and/

or headlights are ON.

To switch the display indication to the

brightness control, refer to “Information

display” in this section.

(1) (2)

EXAMPLE

(1) (2)

EXAMPLE

WARNING

Do not adjust the brightness of the

instrument panel lights while driving.

Otherwise, you could lose control of

the vehicle.

2-52

BEFORE DRIVING

With tachometer

75RM208

66RH114

To increase the brightness of the instru-

ment panel lights, push “+” side of the

brightness control switch (1). To change

the brightness quickly, push and hold the

switch.

To reduce the brightness of the instrument

panel lights, push “–” side of the brightness

control switch (1). To change the bright-

ness quickly, push and hold the switch.

NOTE:

• If you do not push the brightness control

switch within several seconds of activat-

ing the brightness control, the brightness

control display will be canceled automat-

ically.

• When you reconnect the battery, the

brightness of the instrument cluster

lights will be reinitialized. Readjust the

brightness according to your preference.

NOTE:

If you select the maximum brightness level

when the position lights or headlights are

on, the following functions will be can-

celed.

• The function which automatically dims

the brightness of instrument cluster

lights.

• The function which operates with the

brightness control, except maximum

brightness level.

Without tachometer

75RM209

(2) Brightest

(3) Initial setting

(4) Dimmest

EXAMPLE

(1)

EXAMPLE

(2)

(3)

(4)

EXAMPLE

2-53

BEFORE DRIVING

75RM266

To increase the brightness of the instru-

ment panel lights, turn the brightness con-

trol knob (5) clockwise.

To reduce the brightness of the instrument

panel lights, turn the brightness control

knob (5) counterclockwise.

NOTE:

• If you do not turn the brightness control

knob within several seconds of activat-

ing the brightness control, the brightness

control display will be canceled automat-

ically.

• When you reconnect the battery, the

brightness of the instrument cluster

lights will be reinitialized. Readjust the

brightness according to your preference.

NOTE:

If you select the maximum brightness level

when the position lights or headlights are

on, the following functions will be can-

celed.

• The function which automatically dims

the brightness of instrument cluster

lights.

• The function which operates with the

brightness control, except maximum

brightness level.

Information display

(instrument cluster with

tachometer)

The information display is shown when the

ignition switch is in “ON” position or the

ignition mode is ON.

75RM042

(1) Information display

(5)

EXAMPLE

(A)

(D)

(E)

(F)

(B)

(C)

(G)

(1)

EXAMPLE

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(2) Information switch

(3) Trip meter switch

(4) Brightness control switch

The information display shows the follow-

ing information.

Display (A)

Clock

Display (B)

Thermometer

Display (C)

Warning and indicator messages /

Fuel consumption / Driving range /

Average speed / Driving time

Display (D)

Gear position

(for Auto Gear Shift models) /

Gearshift indicator (if equipped)

Display (E)

Trip meter

Display (F)

Odometer

Display (G)

Fuel gauge

81P31150

When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”

position or the engine switch is pressed to

change the ignition mode to ON, the mes-

sage shown in the above illustration will

appear on the display for several seconds.

Some warning and indicator messages

may appear on the display when the igni-

tion switch is in “ACC” or “LOCK” position,

or the ignition mode is ACC or LOCK

(OFF).

Clock

The display (A) shows the time.

To set the clock, follow “Setting mode”

instructions in this section.

Thermometer

The display (B) shows the thermometer.

The thermometer indicates the outside

temperature.

75RM210

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

driving at low speed, or when stopped.

(2)

(3)

(4)

(2)

EXAMPLE

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Fuel consumption / Driving range /

Average speed / Driving time

When there are no warning or indicator

messages on the display (C), you can

select one of the following indications to

appear on the display: instantaneous fuel

consumption, average fuel consumption,

driving range, average speed, driving time

or no indication.

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(a) Instantaneous fuel consumption

(b) Average fuel consumption

(d) Average speed

(e) Driving time

(f) No indication

To switch the display indication, push the

information switch (2) quickly.

NOTE:

The value of fuel consumption, driving

range and average speed shown on the

display are affected by the following condi-

tions;

• Road condition

• Surrounding traffic condition

• Driving condition

• Vehicle condition

• A malfunction which causes the mal-

function indicator light to come on or

blink

Instantaneous fuel consumption

The display shows instantaneous fuel con-

sumption with a bar graph only when the

vehicle is moving.

NOTE:

• The display does not show the bar graph

unless the vehicle is moving.

• Depending on the vehicle’s specification,

the fuel consumption units of initial set-

ting are indicated as L/100km, km/L,

MPG (UK) or MPG (US).

• The indicated maximum value of instan-

taneous fuel consumption is one of the

followings. No more than the maximum

value will be indicated on the display

even if the actual instantaneous fuel

consumption is higher.

– For L/100km setting: 30

– For km/L setting: 50

– For MPG (UK) setting: 80

– For MPG (US) setting: 60

• The indication on the display may be

delayed if fuel consumption is greatly

affected by driving conditions.

• The display shows estimated values.

Indications may not be the same as

actual values.

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 “ON” posi-

tion or the engine switch is pressed to

change the ignition mode to ON. Unless

you reset the value of average fuel con-

sumption, the display indicates the value of

average fuel consumption based on the

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 period of time.

(a) (b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

(

)

(

)

(

)

(

)

(

)

(

)

EXAMPLE

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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 meter A: the value of

average fuel consumption will be reset

automatically by resetting trip meter A.

• Reset manually: the value of average

fuel consumption will be reset by push-

ing and holding the information switch

(2) when the display indicates the aver-

age fuel consumption.

To change when the value of average fuel

consumption is reset, refer to “Setting

mode” 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 “ON” position or the

engine switch is pressed to change the

ignition mode to ON.

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 low fuel warning light comes on,

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

“ON” position or the ignition mode is ON,

the driving range may not indicate the

correct value.

• When you reconnect the negative (–)

terminal to the battery, the value of driv-

ing range will be shown after driving for a

period of time.

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 “ON” position or the engine

switch is pressed to change the ignition

mode to ON. Unless you reset the value of

average speed, the display indicates the

value of average speed which includes

average speed during previous driving.

To reset the value of average speed, push

and hold the information switch (2) for a

while when the display indicates an aver-

age 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

period of time.

Driving time

The display shows the total amount of driv-

ing time since the indication was reset.

• To reset the driving time to zero, push

and hold the information switch (2) for a

while when the display shows the driving

time.

NOTE:

When you reset the indication or reconnect

the negative (–) terminal to the battery, the

driving time will be shown after driving for a

while.

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Gear position / Gearshift indicator

The display (D) shows some of the follow-

ing indications.

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(5) Gear position

(6) Manual mode indicator

(7) Drive mode indicator

Gear position

(for Auto Gear Shift models)

The display shows the current gear posi-

tion (5).

NOTE:

For Auto Gear Shift models, when the

gearshift lever position and the gear posi-

tion indication in the information display

are unmatched, the indication will blink and

the interior buzzer will sound. Refer to

“Auto Gear Shift” in the “OPERATING

YOUR VEHICLE” section for details.

Manual mode indicator

(for Auto Gear Shift models)

When you are using the manual mode, the

display shows the manual mode indicator

(6).

NOTE:

For Auto Gear Shift models, the manual

mode indicator will only appear when the

gearshift lever is in “M”.

Drive mode indicator

(for Auto Gear Shift models)

When the gearshift lever is in “D”, the dis-

play shows the drive mode indicator (7).

For details on how to use the transaxle,

refer to “Using transaxle” in the “OPERAT-

ING YOUR VEHICLE” section.

Gearshift indicator (if equipped)

Refer to “Gearshift indicator” in the

“OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.

Trip meter

The display (E) shows the trip meter.

The trip meter can be used to measure the

distance traveled on short trips or between

fuel stops.

You can use trip meter A or trip meter B

independently.

To reset the trip meter to zero, push and

hold the trip meter switch (3) for a while.

NOTE:

The indicated maximum value of the trip

meter is 9999.9. When you run past the

maximum value, the indicated value will

return to 0.0.

Odometer

The display (F) shows the odometer.

The odometer records the total distance

the vehicle has been driven.

Fuel gauge

The display (G) shows the fuel gauge.

Refer to “Fuel gauge” in this section.

(6) (7)

(5)

EXAMPLE

NOTICE

Keep track of your odometer reading

and check the maintenance sched-

ule 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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Setting mode

When the ignition switch is in “ON” position

or the ignition mode is ON and the vehicle

is stationary, you can enter the setting

mode of the information display by pushing

and holding the information switch (2) for

more than 3 seconds.

• To select the setting that you want to

change, push the brightness control

switch (4) up or down.

• To change the setting, push the informa-

tion switch (2).

• To exit the setting mode, select “Back”

and push the information switch (2).

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NOTE:

The currently selected setting item is sur-

rounded by a frame.

NOTE:

• If you push and hold the information

switch (2) to enter the setting mode

when the display (C) shows average fuel

consumption, average speed or driving

time, the value will be reset simultane-

ously. If you do not want to reset the

value, push the information switch

quickly to switch the indication of the dis-

play.

• If you turn the ignition switch, press the

engine switch or start to move the vehi-

cle when the display is in the setting

mode, the setting mode will be canceled

automatically.

Distance unit

(Odometer / trip meter distance unit setting)

You can change the units in which odome-

ter / trip meter / driving range distance is

displayed.

Fuel economy

(Fuel consumption unit setting)

You can change the units that fuel con-

sumption is displayed in.

Language

You can change the language of the infor-

mation display.

Fuel reset

(Average fuel consumption reset setting)

You can change when the value of aver-

age fuel consumption is reset.

Temperature (Temperature unit setting)

You can change the units that temperature

is displayed in.

NOTE:

When you change the units that tempera-

ture is displayed in, the automatic heating

and air conditioning system (if equipped)

temperature display units will be changed

automatically.

Clock setting (Adjusting the clock)

• To change the hour indication, push the

brightness control switch (4) up or down

repeatedly when the hour indication

appears as reversed color. To change

the hour indication quickly, push and

hold the brightness control switch (4). To

set the hour indication, push the informa-

tion switch (2) and the minute indication

appears as reversed color.

• To change the minute indication, push

the brightness control switch (4) up or

down repeatedly when the minute indi-

cation appears as reversed color. To

change the minute indication quickly,

push and hold the brightness control

switch (4). To set the minute indication,

push the information switch (2).

You can also switch the time indication

between 12-hour and 24-hour format.

EXAMPLE

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Door lock (Door lock setting)

• Door unlock

– All Doors:

Unlock all doors by turning the key, or

operating the keyless entry system

transmitter, keyless push start system

remote controller or request switch

once.

– Driver Door:

Unlock all doors by turning the key, or

operating the keyless entry system

transmitter, keyless push start system

remote controller or request switch

twice (default setting).

• Auto lock

– Manual Lock:

Disable the automatic door locking

function.

– Speed Syncro:

Lock all doors when the vehicle speed

reaches 15 km/h (default setting).

• Auto unlock

– Syncro Off:

Disable the automatic door unlocking

function (default setting for the vehicle

with the keyless push start system).

– IG-OFF Sync:

Unlock all doors when the key is

pulled out from the ignition switch or

the engine switch is pressed to

change the ignition mode to LOCK

(OFF) (default setting for the vehicle

without the keyless push start system).

• Alarm

You can turn off or on the siren sound

when the door(s) is(are) locked or

unlocked.

Lights (Light setting)

Lane change (Turn signal lights setting)

The turn signal and its indicator can be set

whether they flash three times even if you

return the turn signal control lever immedi-

ately after moving it.

Antitheft

(Security system setting)

You can switch the security system from

the enabled state to the disabled state, and

vice versa.

The state of the security system is shown

on the information display as follows:

• Mode A: Disabled state

• Mode D: Enabled state

(Shock sensor system setting)

You can change the on/off of the shock

sensor.

(Shock sensor P setting)

You can adjust the pre-warning sensitivity

of shock sensor.

(Shock sensor F setting)

You can adjust the full blast warning sensi-

tivity of shock sensor.

Default (initialization setting)

If you select “YES” and push the informa-

tion switch (2), all settings will be reinitial-

ized.

Warning and indicator messages

The display shows warning and indicator

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 light

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When the display shows warning and indi-

cator messages, the master warning indi-

cator light may also 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

seconds.

• When you push and hold the information

switch (2) for about 2 seconds while a

message is displayed, the message will

disappear temporarily. If the problem

that caused the message is not cor-

rected, the message will appear again

after 5 seconds.

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BEFORE DRIVING

Warning and indicator messages

All model

Warning and indicator

message

Master warning

indicator light

Sound Cause and remedy

75RM212

Blinks

(only while vehicle

is in motion)

Beep (one time from interior

buzzer; only while vehicle is

in motion)

A door or tailgate is not properly closed. If in

driving, stop the vehicle in a safe place and

close the door or tailgate properly. (#1)

75RM268

Blinks Continuous beep (from inte-

rior buzzer)

The parking brake is not released. Stop the

vehicle in a safe place and release the parking

brake.

61MM0A172

Blinks Continuous beep (from inte-

rior buzzer)

The headlights and/or the position lights are left

on. Turn them off.

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

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75RM213

Off Beep (one time from interior

buzzer)

Fuel is low. Refill it immediately. (#1)

66RM02004

Off Off The road may be icy. Drive very carefully. (#1)

(#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 light

Sound Cause and remedy

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BEFORE DRIVING

Vehicle with keyless push start system

Warning and indicator

message

Master warning

indicator light

Sound Cause and remedy

61MM0A163

Off Off This message is displayed when the ACC posi-

tion is selected as the ignition mode. (#1)

75RM214

Off Off The brake pedal (for Auto Gear Shift models) or

the clutch pedal (for manual transaxle models)

is depressed. Press the engine switch to start

the engine.

61MM0A168

Blinks Beep (one time from interior

buzzer)

There is a problem with the steering lock sys-

tem.

Have your vehicle inspected by an authorised

Maruti Suzuki workshop.

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

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BEFORE DRIVING

75RM215

Blinks Beep (one time from interior

buzzer)

There is a problem with the keyless push start

system. Also, the vehicle battery voltage may

be decreased.

When the message is displayed even if you

start the engine with normal voltage of the vehi-

cle battery, have your vehicle inspected by an

authorised Maruti Suzuki workshop.

75RM216

75RM217

Blinks By certain conditions, some

kind of sound you will hear

from interior and/or exterior

of the vehicle.

The remote controller may be outside the vehi-

cle or its battery may have become discharged.

Locate the remote controller or touch the

engine switch with the remote controller.

If the message still appears, replace the remote

controller battery.

75RM218

Off Off This message is displayed when the ON posi-

tion is selected as the ignition mode. (#1)

(#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 light

Sound Cause and remedy

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BEFORE DRIVING

75RM219

Blinks Beep (one time from interior

buzzer)

The steering lock is not disengaged. While

lightly turning the steering wheel in both direc-

tions, press the engine switch again.

75RM220

Off Off The remote controller battery is about to

become flat. Replace the battery. (#1)

Manual transaxle

61MM0A166

Off Off The engine switch is pressed without depress-

ing the brake and clutch pedals. Try again as

instructed by the message.

(#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 light

Sound Cause and remedy

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BEFORE DRIVING

Auto Gear Shift

75RM322

Off Off The engine switch is pressed with the gearshift

lever in a position other than “N” and depress-

ing the brake pedal. Try again as instructed by

message.

Warning and indicator

message

Master warning

indicator light

Sound Cause and remedy

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BEFORE DRIVING

Information display

(Instrument cluster without

tachometer)

75RM250

(1) Trip meter selector knob

(2) Indicator selector knob

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(3) Information display

When the ignition switch is in “ON” posi-

tion, the information display shows the fol-

lowing information.

Display (A)

Fuel gauge

Display (B)

Gearshift indicator

Display (C)

Trip meter / Odometer / Fuel consumption /

Driving range

Display (D)

Clock

Fuel gauge

The display (A) shows the fuel gauge.

Refer to “Fuel gauge” in this section.

Gearshift indicator

The display (B) shows the gearshift indica-

tor.

Refer to “Gearshift indicator” in the

“OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.

(1) (2)

EXAMPLE

(3)

(A) (B) (C)

(D)

EXAMPLE

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Trip meter / Odometer /

Fuel consumption / Driving range

The display (C) shows one of the following

indications, trip meter A, trip meter B,

odometer, instantaneous fuel consump-

tion, average fuel consumption or driving

range.

To switch the display indication (C), push

the trip meter selector knob (1) or the indi-

cator selector knob (2) quickly.

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(a) Trip meter A

(b) Trip meter B

(d) Instantaneous fuel consumption

(e) Average fuel consumption

(f) Driving range

NOTE:

• Indications will change when you push

and release a knob.

• The display shows estimated values.

Indications may not be the same as

actual values.

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 meter selector knob (1) for a

while when the display shows the trip

meter.

Push the trip meter selector

knob (1).

Push the indicator selector

knob (2).

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

(

)

(

)

(

)

(

)

(

)

(

)

EXAMPLE

WARNING

If you attempt to adjust the display

while driving, you could lose control

of the vehicle.

Do not attempt to adjust the display

while driving.

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NOTE:

The indicated maximum value of the trip

meter is 9999.9. When you run past the

maximum value, the indicated value will

return to 0.0.

Odometer

The odometer records the total distance

the vehicle has been driven.

Instantaneous fuel consumption

The display shows the value of instanta-

neous fuel consumption only when the

vehicle is moving.

NOTE:

• The display does not show the value

unless the vehicle is moving.

• Depending on the vehicle’s specification,

the fuel consumption units of initial set-

ting are indicated as L/100km or km/L.

• The indicated maximum value of instan-

taneous fuel consumption is one of the

followings. No more than the maximum

value will be indicated on the display

even if the actual instantaneous fuel

consumption is higher.

– For L/100km setting: 30

– For km/L setting: 50

• The indication on the display may be

delayed if fuel consumption is greatly

affected by driving conditions.

• The display shows estimated values.

Indications may not be the same as

actual values.

• For “L/100km” or “km/L” setting, you can

change the units that instantaneous fuel

consumption is displayed in. Refer to

“Average fuel consumption” in this sec-

tion.

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 “ON” posi-

tion. Unless you reset the value of average

fuel consumption, the display indicates the

value of average fuel consumption which

includes average fuel consumption during

previous driving.

To reset the average fuel consumption to

zero, push and hold the indicator selector

knob (2) for a while when the display

shows the average fuel consumption.

NOTE:

When you reset the indication or reconnect

the negative (–) terminal to the battery, the

value of average fuel consumption will be

shown after driving for a while.

(For “L/100km” or “km/L” setting)

To change the unit of average fuel con-

sumption, while pushing and holding the

trip meter selector knob (1), turn the indica-

tor selector knob (2).

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NOTE:

• When you change the units that average

fuel consumption is displayed in, the

instantaneous fuel consumption units will

be changed automatically.

• When you reconnect the negative (–)

terminal to the battery, the unit of the

average fuel consumption will be reini-

tialized. Change the unit again to your

preference.

NOTICE

Keep track of your odometer reading

and check the maintenance sched-

ule 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.

EXAMPLE

(Initial setting)

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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 “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 low fuel warning light comes on,

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

“ON” position, the driving range may not

indicate the correct value.

• When you reconnect the negative (–)

terminal to the battery, the value of driv-

ing range will be shown after driving for a

while.

Clock

The display (D) shows the time.

To change the time indication:

1) Push the trip meter selector knob (1)

and the indicator selector knob (2)

together.

2) To change the hour indication, turn the

indicator selector knob (2) left or right

repeatedly when the hour indication

blinks. To change the hour indication

quickly, turn and hold the indicator

selector knob (2). To set the hour indi-

cation, push the indicator selector knob

(2) and the minute indication will blink.

3) To change the minute indication, turn

the indicator selector knob (2) left or

right repeatedly when the minute indi-

cation blinks. To change the minute

indication quickly, turn and hold the

indicator selector knob (2). To set the

minute indication, push the indicator

selector knob (2).

NOTE:

When you reconnect the negative (–) ter-

minal to the battery, the clock indication will

be reinitialized. Change the indication

again to your preference.

WARNING

If you attempt to adjust the display

while driving, you could lose control

of the vehicle.

Do not attempt to adjust the display

while driving.

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Setting mode

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

Indication Functions

Time indication of clock “ ”

Central door locking system “ ”

Automatic door locking function “ ”

Automatic door unlocking function “ ”

Additional flashes of the turn signal “ ”

Initialization setting “ ”

Exit the setting mode “ ”

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NOTE:

Depending on vehicle’s specifications,

some items may not be displayed.

How to operate the setting mode:

1) When the ignition switch is in “ON”

position and the vehicle is stationary,

push the trip meter selector knob (1) to

switch the information display indication

2) Push and hold the indicator selector

knob (2) until the display shows

“ ”.

3) Turn and/or push the indicator selector

knob (2) to select a function that you

want to set up according to the above

chart.

4) Turn and/or push the indicator selector

knob (2) to register settings of the fol-

lowing functions.

Time indication of clock “ ”

• : 12-hour format (default set-

ting)

• : 24-hour format

Central door locking system “ ”

• : Unlock all doors by turning

the key once

• : Unlock all doors by turning

the key twice (default setting)

Automatic door locking function “ ”

• : Disable the automatic door

locking function

• : Lock all doors when the vehi-

cle speed reaches 15 km/h

(default setting)

Automatic door unlocking function “ ”

• : Disable the automatic door

unlocking function

• : Unlock all doors when the key

is pulled out from the ignition

switch (default setting)

Additional flashes of the turn signal “ ”

• : Turn signal flashes three

times after the turn signal

lever is returned (default set-

ting)

• : Disable the additional flashes

of turn signal

Initialization setting “ ”

• : Initialize all settings

75RM229

NOTE:

• As shown in the above illustration, “ ”

indicates on the display of currently set-

ting item.

• To go back to the higher level display

during operation, turn the indicator

selector knob (2) to display “ ” or

“ ” and then push the indicator

selector knob (2).

5) To exit the setting mode, switch the dis-

play to show “ ” and then push the

indicator selector knob (2).

Turn the indicator selector knob

(2).

Push the indicator selector

knob (2).

EXAMPLE

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Warning and indicator lights

NOTE:

If warning and indicator lights blink or

come on, the corresponding messages

may be shown on the information display.

Brake system warning light

82K170

Three different types of operations exist

depending on the vehicle’s specification.

• The light comes on briefly when the igni-

tion switch is turned to “ON” position or

the engine switch is pressed to change

the ignition mode to ON.

• The light comes on when the parking

brake is engaged with the ignition switch

in “ON” position or the ignition mode is

ON.

• The light comes on under either or both

of above two conditions.

The light also comes on when the fluid in

the brake fluid reservoir falls below the

specified level.

The light should go out after starting the

engine and fully releasing the parking

brake, if the fluid level in the brake fluid

reservoir is adequate.

The light also comes on together with the

ABS warning light when the rear brake

force control function (proportioning valve

function) of the ABS system fails.

If the brake system warning light comes on

while you are driving the vehicle, it may

mean that there is something wrong with

the vehicle’s brake system.

If this happens:

1) Pull off the road and stop carefully.

2) Test the brakes by carefully starting and

stopping the vehicle on the shoulder of

the road.

3) If you determine that it is safe, drive the

vehicle cautiously at low speed to the

nearest dealer for repairs or tow the

vehicle to the nearest dealer for repairs.

NOTE:

Because the brake system is self-adjust-

ing, the fluid level will drop as the brake

pads become worn. Replenishing the

brake fluid reservoir is considered normal

periodic maintenance.

NOTE:

Parking brake reminder buzzer

A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind

you to release the parking brake if you

start the vehicle without releasing the park-

ing brake. Make sure that the parking

brake is fully released and the brake sys-

tem warning light turns off.

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 authorised Maruti Suzuki work-

shop to inspect the brake system.

• If the brake system warning light

does not go out after the engine

has been started and the parking

brake has been fully released.

• If the brake system warning light

does not come on when the igni-

tion switch is turned to “ON” posi-

tion or the engine switch is pressed

to change the ignition mode to ON.

• If the brake system warning light

comes on at any time during vehi-

cle operation.

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Anti-lock brake system (ABS) warn-

ing light

65D529

When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”

position or the engine switch is pressed to

change the ignition mode to ON, this light

comes on briefly so you can check that the

light is working.

If the light stays on or comes on when driv-

ing, there may be something wrong with

the ABS.

If this happens:

1) Pull off the road and stop carefully.

2) Turn the ignition switch to “LOCK” or

change the ignition mode to LOCK

(OFF) by pressing the engine switch

and then start the engine again.

If the warning light comes on briefly and

then turns off, the system is normal. If the

warning light still stays on, something is

wrong with the system.

If the light and the brake system warning

light stay on or come on simultaneously

when driving, your ABS system is

equipped with the rear brake force control

function (proportioning valve function) and

there may be something wrong with both

the rear brake force control function and

the anti-lock function of the ABS system.

If one of the above occurs, have the sys-

tem inspected by your authorised Maruti

Suzuki workshop.

If the ABS becomes inoperative, the brake

system will function as an ordinary brake

system that does not have this ABS sys-

tem.

For details of ABS system, refer to “Anti-

lock brake system (ABS)” in the “OPERAT-

ING YOUR VEHICLE” section.

Oil pressure light

50G051

When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”

position or the engine switch is pressed to

change the ignition mode to ON, this light

comes on. When the engine is started, the

light goes out. The light will come on and

remain on if there is insufficient oil pres-

sure. 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 sys-

tem should be inspected by your autho-

rised Maruti Suzuki workshop before you

drive the vehicle again.

Charging light

50G052

When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”

position or the engine switch is pressed to

change the ignition mode to ON, this light

comes on. When the engine is started, the

light goes out. The light will come on and

remain on if there is something wrong with

the battery charging system. If the light

comes on when the engine is running, the

charging system should be inspected

immediately by your authorised Maruti

Suzuki workshop.

NOTICE

• 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. Peri-

odically check the engine oil level.

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Driver’s seat belt reminder light

60G049

When the driver does not buckle his or her

seat belt, this light will come on and/or

blink.

For details of the seat belt reminder, refer

to “Seat belts and child restraint systems”

in this section.

“AIR BAG” light

63J030

When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”

position or the engine switch is pressed to

change the ignition mode to ON, this light

blinks or comes on for several seconds so

you can check that the light is working.

The light will come on and stay on if there

is a problem in the 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

cluster to indicate when it is necessary to

have the emission control system serviced.

When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”

position or the engine switch is pressed to

change the ignition mode to ON, this light

comes on. When the engine is started, the

light goes out.

If the malfunction indicator light comes on

or blinks when the engine is running, there

is a damage in the emission control sys-

tem.

Bring the vehicle to your authorised Maruti

Suzuki workshop to have the damage

fixed.

Also, if this light comes on when the

engine is running, there is a problem with

the Auto Gear Shift system. Ask your

authorised Maruti Suzuki workshop to

have the system inspected.

WARNING

If AIR BAG light does not blink or

come on briefly when the ignition

switch is turned to “ON” position or

the engine switch is pressed to

change the ignition mode to ON,

stays on for more than 10 seconds,

or comes on while driving, the air bag

system or the seat belt pretensioner

system may not work properly. Have

both systems inspected by an autho-

rised Maruti Suzuki workshop.

NOTICE

Continuing to drive the vehicle when

the malfunction indicator light is on

or blinking can cause permanent

damage to the vehicle’s emission

control system, and can affect fuel

economy and driveability.

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Transaxle warning light

(if equipped)

80J219

When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”

position or the engine switch is pressed to

change the ignition mode to ON, this light

comes on for several seconds so you can

check that the light is working.

If this light comes on when the engine is run-

ning, there is a problem with the Auto Gear

Shift system. Ask your authorised Maruti

Suzuki workshop to have the system

inspected.

NOTE:

If the Auto Gear Shift clutch temperature

becomes too high, this light will blink. Stop

the vehicle in a safe place and let the sys-

tem cool down.

Immobilizer / keyless push start

system warning light

80JM122

When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”

position or the engine switch is pressed to

change the ignition mode to ON, this light

comes on briefly so you can check that the

light is working.

If this light stays on, there is a problem with

the system or the steering lock cannot be

released. If this happens, press the engine

switch, turning the steering wheel to the

right or left. If this light still stays on, ask

your authorised Maruti Suzuki workshop to

have the system inspected.

Open door warning light

54G391

This light remains on until all doors (includ-

ing the tailgate) are completely closed.

If any door (including the tailgate) is open

when the vehicle is moving, a ding sounds

to remind you to close all doors completely.

Low fuel warning light

54G343

If this light comes on, fill the fuel tank

immediately.

When this light comes on, a ding sounds

once to remind you to fill the fuel.

If you do not fill the fuel, a ding sounds

every time when the ignition switch is

turned to “ON” position or the engine

switch is pressed to change the ignition

mode to ON.

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BEFORE DRIVING

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.

Electric power steering light

79J039

When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”

position or the engine switch is pressed to

change the ignition mode to ON, this light

comes on. When the engine is started, the

light goes out.

If this light comes on while driving, the

power steering system may not work prop-

erly. Have the system inspected by your

authorised Maruti Suzuki workshop.

NOTE:

The following steering wheel operations

may gradually take more effort while park-

ing or driving at a very low speed. This is

not a malfunction of the steering system,

but the power steering control system lim-

its the power assist in order to prevent it

from overheating.

• The steering wheel is operated very

often.

• The steering wheel is kept in a fully

turned position for a long while.

When the power steering control system

cools down, the power steering system will

return to its original condition.

However, repeating these operations could

cause damage to the power steering sys-

tem.

NOTE:

If the power steering system does not work

properly, it will require greater effort to

steer, but you still will be able to steer.

NOTE:

If the steering is operated, you may hear

noise caused by electric power steering

operation. This is normal and indicates that

the power steering system works properly.

Engine coolant temperature

warning light

68PH00274

When the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position or the engine switch is

pressed to change the ignition mode “ON”,

this light comes on briefly so you can

check that the light is working.

This indicator has two following functions.

Low engine coolant temperature light

(Blue color)

This light stays on while the engine is still

cold and goes off when the engine has

warmed up.

If this light blinks, there is a problem with

the system. Have your vehicle inspected

by your authorised Maruti Suzuki work-

shop.

High engine coolant temperature warn-

ing light (Red color)

If this light blinks while driving, it means the

engine is running hot. Avoid driving condi-

tions that may lead to actual overheating. If

the light stays on without blinking, then the

engine is overheating. Follow the instruc-

2-77

BEFORE DRIVING

tions in the “Engine trouble: Overheating”

of “EMERGENCY SERVICE” section.

Front fog light indicator light

(if equipped)

82PH045

The front fog light indicator light comes on

when the front fog light operates.

Turn signal indicators

50G055

When you turn on the left or right turn sig-

nals, the corresponding green arrow on the

instrument cluster will flash along with the

respective turn signal lights. When you

turn on the hazard warning switch, both

arrows will flash along with all of the turn

signal lights.

Main beam (high beam) indicator

light

50G056

This indicator comes on when headlight

main beams (high beams) are turned on.

Illumination indicator light

64J045

This indicator light comes on while the

position lights, tail light and/or the head-

lights are on.

Glow plug indicator light

(For diesel engine model)

60A543

If the coolant temperature is cool enough,

this light comes on when the ignition

switch is turned to “ON” position or the

engine switch is pressed to change the

ignition mode to ON and goes out when

the glow plug is heated enough for engine

starting.

Fuel filter warning light

(For diesel engine model)

60A541

When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”

position or the engine switch is pressed to

change the ignition mode to ON, this light

comes on for several seconds so you can

check that the light is working.

If the light comes on when driving, it is pos-

sible that water may be in the fuel filter.

NOTICE

Continuing to drive the vehicle when

engine overheating is indicated can

result in severe engine damage.

2-78

BEFORE DRIVING

Drain water as soon as possible. Have

your vehicle inspected by an authorised

Maruti Suzuki workshop.

Depress brake pedal indicator

(if equipped)

76MH0A047

Refer to “Auto Gear Shift” in the “OPERAT-

ING YOUR VEHICLE” section for details.

Master warning indicator light

80P0382

When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”

position or the engine switch is pressed to

change the ignition mode to ON, this light

comes on briefly so you can check that the

light is working.

When the information display shows warn-

ing and indicator messages, this indicator

light may also blink.

For details, refer to “Information display

(instrument cluster with tachometer)” in

this section.

Lighting control lever

65D611

Lighting operation

66RH032

To turn the lights on or off, twist the knob

on the end of the lever. There are three

positions:

OFF

All lights are off.

Front position lights, tail lights, license

plate light and instrument lights are on, but

headlights are off.

Front position lights, tail lights, license

plate light, instrument lights and headlights

are on.

WARNING

To avoid possible injury, do not oper-

ate controls by reaching through the

steering wheel.

EXAMPLE

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BEFORE DRIVING

66RH033

With the headlights on, push the lever for-

ward to switch to the high beams (main

beams) or pull the lever toward you to

switch to the low beams. When the high

beams (main beams) are on, a light on the

instrument cluster will come on. To

momentarily activate the high beams (main

beams) as a passing signal, pull the lever

slightly toward you and release it when you

have completed the signal.

Light reminder buzzer

The interior buzzer continuously beeps if

you open the driver’s door without turning

off the headlights and position lights. This

function is triggered under the following

condition:

The headlights and/or position lights are

on even after the ignition switch is turned

off, or the engine switch is pressed to

change the ignition mode to LOCK (OFF).

The buzzer stops sounding when you turn

off the headlights and position lights.

NOTE:

A message is indicated on the information

display in the instrument cluster with

tachometer while the buzzer is sounding.

Daytime running light (D.R.L.)

system (if equipped)

When the engine is started, this system

turns on the daytime running lights.

Conditions for D.R.L. system operation

1) The engine is running.

2) Headlights and front fog light (if

equipped) are off.

NOTE:

Brightness of the daytime running lights is

different from the brightness of the position

lights, but it is not a malfunction.

Front fog light switch

(if equipped)

66RH034

To turn the front fog light on, twist the knob

as shown in the illustration with the posi-

tion lights, tail lights and/or the headlights

are on. When the front fog light is on, an

indicator light on the instrument cluster will

come on.

NOTE:

In some countries, the lighting operation

may be different from the above descrip-

tion according to local regulations.

NOTICE

Do not leave the headlamp ON in any

position when the engine is not run-

ning, or the battery will discharge

rapidly.

EXAMPLE

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BEFORE DRIVING

Headlight leveling switch

75RM008

Level the headlight beam according to the

load condition of your vehicle by turning

this switch. The chart below shows the

appropriate switch position for different

vehicle load conditions.

Turn signal control lever

65D611

EXAMPLE

Vehicle Load

Condition

Switch

Position

Driver only 0

Driver + 1 passenger

(in front seat)

Driver + 4 passengers,

no cargo

Driver + 4 passengers,

cargo added

Driver + full cargo 3

WARNING

To avoid possible injury, do not oper-

ate controls by reaching through the

steering wheel.

EXAMPLE

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Turn signal operation

With the ignition switch in “ON” position or

the ignition mode ON, move the lever

upward or downward to activate the left or

right turn signals respectively.

Normal turn signal

66RH035

Move the lever all the way upward or

downward to signal. When the turn is com-

pleted, the signal will cancel and the lever

will return to its normal position.

Lane change signal

66RH036

Move the lever partway upward or down-

ward to turn left or right and hold the lever

in the moved position.

• The turn signal and its indicator flash

while the lever is held at the moved posi-

tion.

The turn signal and its indicator flash 3

times even if you return the lever immedi-

ately after moving it.

NOTE:

The turn signal and its indicator can be set

whether they flash 3 times after the turn

signal lever is returned via the information

display. Refer to “Information display” in

this section.

NOTE:

You can customize the setting for the num-

ber of flashing times of the turn signal and

its indicator (1 to 4 times). Please ask an

authorised Maruti Suzuki workshop for the

customization.

Hazard warning switch

62R0138

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 drivers of possible risk of traffic haz-

ard when you park your vehicle in case of

emergency.

EXAMPLE

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BEFORE DRIVING

Windshield wiper and washer

lever

57L21128

Wiper and washer operation

When the ignition switch is in “ON” position

or the ignition mode is ON, you can use

the wiper/washer lever or switch (if

equipped).

When the wipers are under heavy load

such as covered by snow, the breaker will

be activated and the wipers will stop oper-

ating to protect the wiper motor from over-

heating.

If the wiper stops during operation, do the

following methods.

1) Stop the vehicle in a safe place, and

turn the engine off.

2) Move the wiper lever and switch to

“OFF” position.

3) Remove obstacles such as snow on the

wipers.

4) After a while, when the temperature of

the wiper motor becomes low enough,

the breaker will be reset automatically

and the wipers will be able to use.

If you cannot use the wipers after a while,

there may be another problem. Ask your

authorised Maruti Suzuki workshop to

have the wipers inspected.

Windshield wipers

66RH037

To turn the windshield wipers on, move the

lever down to one of the three operating

positions. In “INT” position, the wipers

operate intermittently. The “INT” position is

very convenient for driving in mist or light

rain. In “LO” position, the wipers operate at

a steady low speed. In “HI” position, the

wipers operate at a steady high speed. To

turn off the wipers, move the lever back to

“OFF” position.

Move the lever up and hold it to “MIST”

position, the windshield wipers will turn on

continuously at low speed.

WARNING

To avoid possible injury, do not oper-

ate controls by reaching through the

steering wheel.

EXAMPLE

MIST

OFF

INT

EXAMPLE

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BEFORE DRIVING

Windshield washer

66RH038

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 your vehicle is

equipped with “INT” position.

Rear window wiper/washer switch

(if equipped)

66RH039

To turn the rear wiper on, twist the rear

wiper switch on the end of the lever for-

ward to “ON” position. To turn the rear

wiper off, twist the switch rearward to

“OFF” position.

With the rear wiper in “OFF” position, twist

the switch rearward and hold it there to

spray window washer fluid.

With the rear wiper in “ON” position, turn

the switch forward and hold it there to

spray window washer fluid.

WARNING

• To prevent windshield icing in cold

weather, turn on the defroster to

heat the windshield before and

during 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

NOTICE

To help prevent damage to the 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. Make sure 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.

Washer

Wiper

EXAMPLE

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BEFORE DRIVING

Tilt steering lock lever

75RM044

(1) LOCK

(2) UNLOCK

The lock lever is located under the steering

column. To adjust the steering wheel

height:

1) Push down the lock lever to unlock the

steering column.

2) Adjust the steering wheel to the desired

height and lock the steering column by

pulling up the lock lever.

3) Try moving the steering wheel up and

down to check that it is securely locked

in position.

Horn

75RM045

Press the horn button of the steering wheel

to sound the horn. The horn will sound with

the ignition switch in any position or any

ignition mode.

NOTICE

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.

WARNING

Never attempt to adjust the steering

wheel while the vehicle is moving or

you could lose control of the vehicle.

(1)

(2)

EXAMPLE

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BEFORE DRIVING

Heated rear window switch

(if equipped)

Type 1

66RH118

Type 2

66RH119

When the rear window is misted, push this

switch (1) to clear the window.

An indicator light will be lit when the defog-

ger is on. The defogger will work only

when the engine is running. To turn off the

defogger, 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.

(1)

EXAMPLE

(1)

EXAMPLE

NOTICE

The heated rear window uses a large

amount of electricity. Turn off the

switch after the window has become

clear.

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