Get BEFORE DRIVING Guide for Suzuki Jimny SUV Fourth Generation (2018-2026)

BEFORE DRIVING

Brightness control .............................................................. 2-17

Information display ............................................................. 2-18 -

Instrument cluster (Type B) (if equipped) ......................... 2-25

Speedometer ....................................................................... 2-26

Tachometer .......................................................................... 2-26

Fuel gauge ........................................................................... 2-26

Brightness control .............................................................. 2-26

Information switch

(if equipped) ......................................................................... 2-27

Information display ............................................................. 2-28

Warning and indicator lights .............................................. 2-39

Lighting control lever ......................................................... 2-55

Headlight leveling switch

(if equipped) ......................................................................... 2-65

Headlight washer switch

(if equipped) ........................................................................ 2-65

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Turn signal control lever .................................................... 2-66

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

Hazard warning switch ....................................................... 2-67

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

Windshield wiper and washer lever .................................. 2-67

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

Tilt steering lock lever ........................................................ 2-70

Theft deterrent alarm system (if equipped) ....................... 2-8

Horn ...................................................................................... 2-70

Theft deterrent light

Heated rear window switch /

(if equipped) ........................................................................ 2-10

heated outside rearview mirror switch (if equipped) ...... 2-71

Windows ............................................................................... 2-1 o

Vehicle loading .................................................................... 2-72

Mirrors .................................................................................. 2-13

Trailer towing ....................................................................... 2-72

Instrument cluster (Type A) (if equipped) ......................... 2-15

Speedometer ........................................................................ 2-16

Tachometer .......................................................................... 2-16

Fuel gauge ............................................................................ 2-16

BEFORE DRIVING

Keys

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Your vehicle comes with a pair of identical

keys. Keep one of the keys as a 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 in a safe place. If

you lose your keys, you will need this num-

ber to have new keys made. Write the

number below for your future reference.

I KEY NUMBER:

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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,

which has an electronic identification code

programmed in it. The key communicates

the identification code to the vehicle when

the ignition switch is turned to "ON" posi-

tion. If you need to make spare keys, see a

SUZUKI dealer. The vehicle must be pro-

grammed with the correct identification

code for the spare. A key made by an ordi-

nary locksmith will not work.

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If the immobilizer warning light blinks when

the ignition switch is in "ON" position, the

engine will not start.

NOTICE

Do not modify or remove the immobi-

lizer system. If modified or removed,

the system cannot be properly oper-

ated.

NOTE:

If the immobilizer system warning light

blinks or comes on, a message may be

shown on the information display.

This immobilizer system is maintenance-

free.

It this light blinks, turn the ignition switch to

"LOCK" position, and then turn it back to

"ON" position.

It the light still blinks after the ignition

switch is turned back to "ON" position,

there may be something wrong with your

key or with the immobilizer system. Ask a

SUZUKI dealer to have the system

inspected.

NOTE:

If you lose your immobilizer ignition key,

ask a SUZUKI dealer as soon as possi-

ble to deactivate the lost one, and to

make a new key.

If you own other vehicles with immobi-

lizer keys, keep those keys away from

the ignition switch when using your

SUZUKI vehicle. Otherwise, the engine

may not be started because they may

interfere with your SUZUKI vehicle's

immobilizer system.

If you attach any metal objects to the

immobilizer key, it may not start the

engine.

NOTICE

The immobilizer key is sensitive elec-

tronic instruments. To avoid damag-

ing 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.

Ignition key reminder

A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind

you to remove the ignition key if it is in the

ignition keyhole when the driver's door is

opened.

Door locks

Side door locks

(1) LOCK

(2) UNLOCK

(3) Rear

(4) Front

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To lock a driver's door from the outside of

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.

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To unlock a driver's door from the outside

of the vehicle, insert the key and turn the

top of the key toward the rear of the vehi-

cle.

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(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.

NOTE:

Hold the door handle when you close a

locked front door, or the door will not

remain locked.

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BEFORE DRIVING

Central door locking system

(1) LOCK

(2) UNLOCK

(3) Rear

(4) Front

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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 once.

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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.

NOTE:

You can also lock or unlock all doors by

operating the transmitter. Refer to "Keyless

entry system transmitter (if equipped)" in

this section.

Tailgate

A WARNING

Always check that the tailgate is

closed and latched sec·urely. 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.

Vehicle without keyless entry system

(if equipped)

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(1) Tailgate handle

You can lock and unlock the tailgate from

outside by using the key in the tailgate lock

(if equipped).

To open the tailgate, pull up the tailgate

handle (1) and pull the tailgate.

(2) Tailgate inside lever

You can unlock the tailgate from inside by

moving the tailgate inside lever (2) in arrow

direction.

BEFORE DRIVING

Vehicle with keyless entry system

(if equipped)

(1)

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(1) Tailgate handle

You can lock and unlock the tailgate by

using the key in the driver's door lock.

To open the tailgate, pull up the tailgate

handle (1) and pull the tailgate.

If you cannot unlock the tailgate by using

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

discharged lead-acid battery or malfunc-

tion, follow the procedure below to unlatch

the tailgate from inside the vehicle.

1) Fold the rear seat forward for easier

access. Refer to "Folding rear seats" in

this section for details on how to fold

the rear seat forward.

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BEFORE DRIVING

2) Remove the luggage box (1 ).

(2)

3) Remove the trim (2) of the tailgate.

• Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver covered

with a soft cloth between the trim and the

tailgate to make a space for fingers, and

then pull out the trim with your fingers.

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4) Move the lever (3) in arrow direction to

unlock the tailgate.

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5) From outside the vehicle, pull up the

tailgate handle (4) and open the tail-

gate.

If the tailgate cannot be unlatched by pull-

ing up the tailgate handle, have the vehicle

inspected by a SUZUKI dealer.

A CAUTION

Check that there is no one near the

tailgate when pushing open the tail-

gate from inside the vehicle.

Keyless entry system

transmitter (if equipped)

(2)

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(1) LOCK button

(2) UNLOCK button

There are two ways to lock or unlock all

doors (including the tailgate) simultane-

ously by operating the transmitter near the

vehicle.

Central door locking system

To lock all doors, push LOCK button (1)

once.

• To unlock all door, push UNLOCK button

(2) once.

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 when

the doors are locked.

When the doors are unlocked:

The turn signal lights will flash 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.

Check 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.

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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 flash.

If you lose one of the transmitters, ask a

SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible for a

replacement. Have a SUZUKI dealer

program the new transmitter code in

your vehicle's memory so that the old

code is erased.

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.

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BEFORE DRIVING

Battery replacement

If the transmitter becomes unusable,

replace the battery.

To replace the battery of the transmitter:

(2)

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

transmitter cover.

2) Remove the transmitter (2).

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(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) Check that the door locks can be oper-

ated with the transmitter.

8) Dispose of the used battery properly

according to applicable rules or regula-

tions. Do not dispose of lithium batter-

ies with ordinary household trash.

A 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-

)ron!c instrument. To avoid damag-

ing ,t, do not expose it to dust or

moisture or tamper with internal

parts.

When replacing the battery by

yourself, the transmitter controller

could be damaged affected by

static electricity. Discharge the

static electricity built up in your

body by touching metal before

replacing the battery.

NOTE:

Used batteries must be disposed of prop-

erly according to applicable rules or regu-

lations and must not be disposed of with

ordinary household trash.

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(1) Crossed-out wheeled bin symbol

The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol (1)

indicates that a used battery should be col-

lected separately from ordinary household

trash.

By ensuring the used battery is disposed

of or recycled correctly, you will help pre-

vent potential negative consequences for

the environment and human health, which

could otherwise be caused by inappropri-

ate battery disposal. The recycling of

materials will help to conserve natural

resources. For more detailed information

about disposing of or recycling of the used

battery, consult a SUZUKI dealer.

Theft deterrent alarm system

(if equipped)

A theft deterrent alarm system is armed in

about 20 seconds after you lock the doors.

Keyless entry system - Use the transmit-

ter.

Once the system is armed, any attempt to

open a door by using any other means (')

than the keyless entry system transmitter

or any attempt to open the engine hood will

cause the alarm to be triggered.

• These means include the following:

- The key

- The lock knob on a door

NOTICE

Do not modify or remove the theft

deterrent alarm system. If modified or

removed, the system cannot be prop-

erly operated.

BEFORE DRIVING

NOTE:

The theft deterrent alarm system gener-

ates alarms when any of the predeter-

mined conditions is met. However, the

system does not have any function of

blocking unauthorized entry into your

vehicle.

Always use the keyless entry system

transmitter to unlock the doors when the

theft deterrent alarm system has been

armed. Using a key instead will trigger

the alarm.

If a person who does not know the theft

deterrent alarm system is going to drive

your vehicle, we recommend you explain

the system and its operation to the per-

son, or disable the system beforehand.

Mistakenly triggering the alarm may

cause a nuisance to others.

Even if the theft deterrent alarm system

is armed, you should still be careful to

guard against theft. Do not leave money

or things of value in your vehicle.

The theft deterrent alarm system js

maintenance-free.

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BEFORE DRIVING

How to arm the theft deterrent alarm

system (when enabled)

Lock all doors (including the tailgate and

engine hood) using the keyless entry sys-

tem transmitter. The theft deterrent light (1)

will start blinking, and the theft deterrent

alarm system will be armed in about 20

seconds.

While the system is being armed, the indi-

cator continues to blink at intervals of

approximately 2 seconds.

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NOTE:

To prevent the alarm from being acci-

dentaffy triggered, avoid arming it while

anyone remains inside the vehicle. The

alarm wiff be triggered if any person

inside unlocks a door by operating the

lock knob.

The theft deterrent alarm system is not

armed when af/ doors are locked using

the key from outside, or using the door

lock knobs.

ff any door is not operated within approx-

imately 30 seconds after the doors have

been unlocked using the keyless entry

system transmitter, the doors are auto-

maticaf/y locked again. After the doors

are locked, the theft deterrent alarm sys-

tem wiff be armed in about 20 seconds if

the system is in the enabled state.

How to disarm the theft deterrent alarm

system

Simply unlock the doors using the keyless

entry system transmitter. The theft deter-

rent light will go out, indicating that the

theft deterrent alarm system is disarmed.

How to stop the alarm

Should the alarm be triggered accidentally,

unlock the doors using the keyless entry

system transmitter or turn the ignition

switch to "ON" position. The alarm will then

stop.

NOTE:

Even after the alarm has stopped, if you

lock the doors using the keyless entry

system transmitter, the theft deterrent

alarm system wiff be rearmed with a

delay of about 20 seconds.

ff you disconnect the lead-acid battery

while the theft deterrent alarm system is

in the armed condition or the alarm is

actuaf/y in operation, the alarm will be

triggered or re-triggered when the bat-

tery is then reconnected, although, in the

falter case, the alarm remains stopped

for the period between disconnection

and reconnection of the lead-acid bat-

tery:

Even after the alarm has stopped at the

end of the predetermined operation time,

it wiff be triggered again if any door is

opened without disarming the theft

deterrent alarm system.

Checking whether the alarm has been

triggered during parking

If the alarm was triggered due to an unau-

thorized entry into the vehicle and you then

turn the ignition switch to "ON" position,

the theft deterrent light will blink rapidly for

about 8 seconds and a buzzer will beep 4

times during this period. If this happens,

check whether your vehicle has been bro-

ken into while you were away from it.

Theft deterrent light

(if equipped)

This light will blink with the ignition switch

in "LOCK" or "ACC" position. The blinking

light is intended to deter theft by leading

others to believe that the vehicle is

equipped with a security system.

BEFORE DRIVING

Windows

Manual window control

(if equipped)

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Raise or lower the door windows by turning

the handle located on the door panel.

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BEFORE DRIVING

Electric window controls

(if equipped)

The electric windows can only be operated

when the ignition switch is in "ON" position.

(1)

The center console has a switch (1) to

operate the driver's window, and a switch

(2) to operate the front passenger's win-

dow.

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OPEN

CLOSE

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To open a window, push the switch. To

close the window, lift up the switch.

The driver's window has AUTO-DOWN

and AUTO-UP (if equipped) features for

greater convenience (at toll booths or

drive-through restaurants, for example).

These features allow the driver to open or

close the window without holding the win-

dow switch in DOWN or UP position. Press

down or lift up the driver's window switch

completely and release it. To stop the win-

dow before it reaches the FULL-DOWN or

FULL-UP position, pull up or push down

the switch briefly.

A WARNING

• You should always prevent chil-

dren from operating the electric

window switches 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, check 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

when leaving the vehicle even only

for a short time. Also do not leave

children alone in a parked vehicle.

Unattended children could use the

electric window switches and get

trapped by the window.

Pinching prevention function

(if equipped)

The driver's window is equipped with a

pinching prevention function. This function

detects a foreign object that is caught in

the window as it is being closed by AUTO-

UP feature, which allows you to close the

window without holding the window switch

in UP position, and stops the window from

closing to prevent damage.

A. WARNING

To avoid injuring an occupant by win-

dow entrapment, check that no part

of the occupant's body such as

hands or head is in the path of the

electric window when closing it.

This function may not detect an

object due to the size, hardness, or

position of the object being caught in

the closing window.

The pinching prevention function

does not operate while you are

holding the window switch in UP

position.

The pinching prevention function

may not detect an object caught in

the window just before the window

is fully closed.

NOTE:

Even if you cannot close the window by the

AUTO-UP feature because there may be

something wrong with the pinching preven-

tion function, you can close the window by

holding the window switch in UP position.

If you drive in extreme off-road condition,

the pinching prevention function may oper-

ate accidentally because the window

reacts to vehicle jolting.

Pinching prevention function initializa-

tion

When you disconnect and reconnect the

lead-acid battery or replace the fuse, the

function will be deactivated. In this condi-

tion, the AUTO-DOWN feature will be

deactivated, while the AUTO-UP feature

may remain activated. The pinching pre-

vention function needs to be initialized.

BEFORE DRIVING

To initialize the pinching prevention func-

tion, use the following procedure:

1) Turn the ignition switch to "ON" posi-

tion.

2) Open the driver's window fully by hold-

ing the window switch in DOWN posi-

tion.

3) Close the driver's window by holding

the switch in UP position, and keep

holding the switch for 2 seconds after

the window is fully closed.

4) Check the driver's window to see if the

AUTO-DOWN/UP feature works.

A. WARNING

Whenever you disconnect and recon-

nect the lead-acid battery or replace

the fuse, the pinching prevention

function needs to be initialized.

The pinching prevention function will

not be activated until the initialization

is completed.

If the AUTO-DOWN/UP feature will not

work after initialization, there might be

something wrong with the pinching preven-

tion function. Have your vehicle inspected

by a SUZUKI dealer.

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BEFORE DRIVING

Mirrors

Inside rearview mirror

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(2) Day driving

(3) Night driving

You can adjust the inside rearview mirror

by hand to see the rear of your vehicle in

the mirror. To adjust the mirror, set the

selector tab (1) to the day position, and

then move the mirror up, down or sideways

by hand to obtain the best view.

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When driving at night, you can move the

selector tab to the night position to reduce

glare from the headlights of vehicles

behind you.

A 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.

Outside rearview mirrors

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Adjust the outside rearview mirrors so you

can just see the side of your vehicle in the

mirrors.

A 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.

Electric mirrors (if equipped)

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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. To adjust the

mirrors:

1) Rotate the selector switch to the left or

right to select the mirror you wish to

adjust.

2) Push the side of the switch to the direc-

tion in which you wish to move the mir-

ror.

3) Return the selector switch to the center

position to prevent unintended mirror

movement.

NOTE:

If your vehicle is equipped with the heated

outside rearview mirrors, refer to "Heated

rear window switch I heated outside rear-

view mirror switch (if equipped)" in this

section.

Outside rearview mirrors folding

switch (if equipped)

(1) Unfold

(2) Fold

(1)

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BEFORE DRIVING

Position of switch

Unfold

Fold

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You can fold the mirrors when you park the

vehicle in a narrow space. Push the folding

switch (3) to fold and unfold the mirrors.

Make sure the mirrors are completely

unfolded before you start driving.

A_ 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.

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BEFORE DRIVING

Instrument cluster (Type A) (if equipped)

1. Speedometer

2. Tachometer

3. Information display

4. Trip meter selector knob

5. Indicator selector knob

6. Warning and indicator lights

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Speedometer

The speedometer indicates vehicle speed.

Tachometer

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

11

Downshifting maximum

allowable speeds" in "OPERATING

YOUR VEHICLE" section.

Fuel gauge

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When the ignition switch 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.

BEFORE DRIVING

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 immedi-

ately. Refer to "Low fuel warning light" in

"Warning and indicator lights" in this sec-

tion for details. The mark (2) indicates that

the fuel filler door is located on the right

side of the vehicle.

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BEFORE DRIVING

Brightness control

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When the ignition switch is turned "ON",

the instrument panel lights come on.

Your vehicle has a system to automatically

dim the brightness of the instrument panel

lights when the position lights or headlights

are on.

When the position lights and/or head lights

are turned "ON", you can adjust the bright-

ness of the instrument cluster lights in

seven levels of intensity.

To increase the brightness of the instru-

ment panel lights, turn the indicator selec-

tor knob (1) clockwise.

To reduce the brightness of the instrument

panel lights, turn the indicator selector

knob (1) counterclockwise.

A WARNING

Do not adjust the brightness of the

instrument panel lights while driving.

Otherwise, you could lose control of

the vehicle.

NOTE:

ff you do not tum the knob within several

seconds, the brightness control display

will be cance/ed automatically.

When you reconnect the lead-acid bat-

tery, the brightness of the instrument

panel fights wi/1 be reinitialized. Readjust

the brightness according to your prefer-

ence.

NOTE:

If you adjust to the maximum brightness

level when the position fights or headlights

are on, the following functions will be can-

celled.

The function which automatically dims

the brightness of instrument panel fights

The function which operates with the

brightness control, except maximum

brightness level

Information display

Information display is shown when the igni-

tion switch is turned to "ON" position.

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(1) Trip meter selector knob

(2) Indicator selector knob

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The information display shows the follow-

ing information.

Display (A)

Temperature

Display (B)

Clock

Display (C)

Speed limiter (if equipped)

Display (D) .

Selector position (for Automatic transmis-

sion vehicles) I Gearshift indicator (if

equipped) I Rear passenger's seat belt

1asso20,a reminder (if equipped)

Display (E)

Trip meter I Odometer I Fuel consumption I

Driving range

Display (F)

Fuel gauge

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BEFORE DRIVING

Clock

The display (B) shows the time.

To change the lime 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 nght

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).

To select 12124H format, refer to "Setting

mode"-in this section.

A 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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Thermometer

The display (A) shows the thermometer.

The thermometer indicates the outside

temperature.

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If the outside temperature drops to freez-

ing condition, the mark (a) will appear on

the display.

NOTE:

The outside temperature indication is not

the actual outside temperature when

driving at low speed, or when stopped.

If there is something wrong with the ther-

mometer, or just after the ignition switch

is tumed to "ON" position, the display

may not indicate the outside tempera-

ture.

When the display (E) shows the driving

range, you can change the unit of tem-

perature.

To change the unit of temperature, while

pushing and holding the trip meter selector

knob (1 ), turn the indicator selector knob

(2).

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78RB02092

Selector position (for Automatic

transmission vehicles)/ Gearshift

indicator (if equipped)/ Rear pas-

senger's seat belt reminder (if

equipped)

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Selector position (for Automatic trans-

mission vehicles)

When the ignition switch is turned "ON";

the display (D) indicates the gear position.

For details on how to use the transmission,

refer to "Using transmission" in "OPERAT-

ING YOUR VEHICLE" section.

Gearshifl indicator (if equipped)

Refer to "Gearshift indicator" in "OPERAT-

ING YOUR VEHICLE" section.

Rear passenger's seat belt reminder (if

equipped)

Refer to "Seat belts and child restraint sys-

tems" in the "BEFORE DRIVING" section

for details.

Trip meter/ Odometer/ Fuel con-

sumption / Driving range

The display (E) 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 (E), push

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

cator selector knob (2) quickly.

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BEFORE DRIVING

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Push the trip meter

knob (1 ).

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Push the

knob (2).

(b) Trip meter A

(c) Trip meter B

(d) Odometer

indicator

selector

(e) Instantaneous fuel consumption

(f) Average fuel consumption

(g) Driving range

A 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.

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.

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BEFORE DRIVING

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, push and hold the

trip meter selector knob (1) until the display

shows a.a.

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.

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.

2-21

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 U100km or km/L.

For "U100km" setting, the indicated

maximum value of instantaneous fuel

consumption is 30. No more than 30 will

be indicated on the display even if the

actual instantaneous fuel consumption is

higher.

For "km/L" setting, the indicated maxi-

mum value of instantaneous fuel con-

sumption is 50. No more than 50 will be

indicated on the display even if the

actual instantaneous fuel consumption is

higher.

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 "U100km" or "km/L" setting, you can

change the units that instantaneous fuel

consumption is displayed in. Refer to

',<\verage fuel consumption" in this sec-

tion.

Average fuel consumption

If you previously selected average fuel

consumption setting, the display shows

average fuel consumption from the last

reset to the present when the ignition

switch is turned "ON".

To reset the average fuel consumption,

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 terminals to the lead-acid battery, the

value of average fuel consumption will be

shown after driving for a while.

(For "L/100km" or

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km/L

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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).

NOTE:

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When you change the units that average

fuel consumption is displayed in, the

instantaneous fuel consumption units will

be changed automaticaf/y.

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 "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.

When you refuel, the driving range is

updated. However, if you only add a small

amount of fuel, the correct value will not be

displayed.

NOTE:

ff you refuel when the ignition switch is in

"ON", the driving range may not indicate

the correct value.

When you reconnect the terminals to the

lead-acid battery, the value of driving

range will be shown after driving for a

while.

BEFORE DRIVING

Fuel gauge

The display (F) shows the fuel gauge.

Refer to "Fuel gauge" in this section.

2-22

BEFORE DRIVING

Setting mode

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

Indication

Functions

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Time indication of clock "[L "

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Additional flashes of the turn signal" L2"

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Lighting time of the "To car" function "C /"

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(if equipped)

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Lighting time of the "To home" function "C2"

(if equipped)

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Tyre pressure monitoring system setting

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(if equipped)

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Turn the indicator selector knob

(2).

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Push the indicator selector

knob (2).

NOTE:

Depending on vehicle's specifications,

some items may not be displayed.

How to use the setting mode:

1) When the ignition switch is "ON" and

the vehicle is stationary, push and hold

the indicator selector knob (2) until the

display shows "[Lo[H".

2) Turn and/or push the indicator selector

knob (2) to select a function that you

want to set up according to the chart in

the previous page.

3) Turn and/or push the indicator selector

knob (2) to register settings of the fol-

lowing functions.

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NOTE:

As shown in the above illustration, "SEL"

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 "bRCH" or

" -bR C " and then push the indicator

selector knob (2).

Time indication of clock "[L "

• [L- t2h: 12-hourformat

• CL -2'-lh: 24-hour format

NOTE:

Default setting for time indication of clock

varies according to the specification.

Additional flashes of the turn signal

"L2"

• L2-5L 1: Turn signal flashes three

times after the turn signal

lever is returned (default set-

ting)

• L2-5L2: Disable the additional flashes

of turn signal

Lighting time of the "To car" function

11

e, :" (if equipped)

G t-SL :: Disable the "To car" function

c; t-5L2: 10 seconds (default setting)

G l-5L3: 15 seconds

c; t- SL 'I: 20 seconds

G t-5L5: 25 seconds

BEFORE DRIVING

Lighting time of the "To home" function

"[,2

11

(if equipped)

G2-5L :: Disable the "To home" func-

tion

C2-5L2: 10 seconds (default setting)

G2-5L3: 15seconds

G2-5L l/: 20 seconds

G2-SLS: 25 seconds

G2-5L5: 30 seconds

Tyre pressure monitoring system set-

ting (if equipped)

UnLRdn: Comfort Mode (default set-

ting)

• LRdEn : Load Mode

Refer to "Tyre pressure monitoring system

(TPMS)" in "OPERATING YOUR VEHI-

CLE" section for details.

Initialization setting "dE- a,,"

• dE- on: Initialize all settings

How to exit the setting mode:

Switch the display to show "End" and then

push the indicator selector knob (2).

2-24

BEFORE DRIVING

Instrument cluster (Type B) (if equipped)

1. Speedometer

2. Tachometer

3. Information display

4. Trip meter selector knob

5. Indicator selector knob

6. Warning and indicator lights

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Speedometer

The speedometer indicates vehicle speed.

Tachometer

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

11

Downshifting maximum

allowable speeds" in "OPERATING

YOUR VEHICLE" section.

Fuel gauge

(1)

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(2)

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When the ignition switch 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 immedi-

ately. Refer to "Low fuel warning light" in

"Warning and indicator lights" in this sec-

tion for details. The mark (2) indicates that

the fuel filler door is located on the right

side of the vehicle.

BEFORE DRIVING

Brightness control

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BEFORE DRIVING

When the ignition switch is turned "ON",

the instrument panel lights come on.

Your vehicle has a system to automatically

dim the brightness of the instrument panel

lights when the position lights or headlights

are on.

When the position lights and/or headlights

are on, you can adjust the meter illumina-

tion brightness.

To increase the brightness of the instru-

ment panel lights, turn the indicator selec-

tor knob (1) clockwise.

2-27

To reduce the brightness of the instrument

panel lights, turn the indicator selector

knob (1) counterclockwise.

A WARNING

Do not adjust the brightness of the

instrument panel lights while driving.

Otherwise, you could lose control of

the vehicle.

NOTE:

If you do not turn the knob within several

seconds, the brightness control display

will be cance!ed automatically.

When you reconnect the lead-acid bat-

tery, the brightness of the instrument

panel lights will be reinitialized. Readjust

the brightness according to your prefer-

ence.

NOTE:

If you adjust to the maximum brightness

level when the position lights or headlights

are on, the following functions will be can-

celled.

The function which automatically dims

the brightness of instrument panel lights

The function which operates with the

brightness control, except maximum

brightness level

Information switch

(if equipped)

You can use the information switch to

switch the display indication when the igni-

tion switch is in "ON" position and the vehi-

cle is stationary.

78RB02099

(1) Information switch

(2) Indicator selector knob

To switch to the setting mode

1) Push and hold the information switch

(1) when the vehicle is stationary.

2) After the display of setting mode is

shown, select the setting item that you

want to change by turning the indicator

selector knob (2) left or right. Refer to

"Setting mode" in this section for

details.

NOTE:

If you switch to the setting mode while

either of the following items is shown on

the information display, the current value

will be reset. If you do not want to reset its

value, push the indicator selector knob (2)

quickly beforehand and switch to the other

item.

Average fuel consumption

• Driving time

• Average speed

To exit the setting mode

1) To exit the setting mode, select "Back"

and push the indicator selector knob

(2).

2) Push the information switch (1) quickly.

NOTE:

You can exit the setting mode by either of

the following operations:

Tum the ignition switch to ';,'\CC" or

"LOCK" position.

• Start driving your vehicle.

Information display

The information display is shown when the

ignition switch is in "ON" position.

(A) (B)

(C)

(

D) (E)

(F)

(G)

(1) Information display

(1)

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BEFORE DRIVING

78RB02039

(2) Trip meter selector knob

(3) Indicator selector knob

The information display shows the follow-

ing information.

Display (A)

Clock

Display (B)

Thermometer

Display (C)

Warning and indicator messages I Fuel

consumption / Driving range / Average

speed / Driving time

Display (D)

Selector position (for Automatic transmis-

sion models)/ Gear position (for Automatic

transmission models) / Gearshift indicator

(if equipped)

2-28

BEFORE DRIVING

Display (E)

Trip meter I Rear passenger's seat belt

reminder (if equipped)

Display (F)

Odometer

Display (G)

Fuel gauge

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When the ignition switch is turned "ON",

the message shown in the above illustra-

tion 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".

2-29

Clock

When the ignition switch is in "ON", the dis-

play (A) shows the time.

To set the clock, follow "Setting mode"

instructions in this section.

,A 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.

Thermometer

When the ignition switch is "ON", the dis-

play (B) shows the thermometer.

The thermometer indicates the outside

temperature.

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78RB02040

If the outside temperature nears freezing

condition, the mark (a) will appear on the

display.

NOTE:

The outside temperature indication is not

the actual outside temperature when

driving at low speed, or when stopped.

If there is something wrong with the ther-

mometer, or just after the ignition switch

is turned "ON", the display may not indi-

cate the outside temperature.

When the display (C) shows the driving

range, you can change the unit of tem-

perature.

To change the unit of temperature, refer to

"Setting mode" in this section.

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77 °F

(Initial

setting)

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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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BEFORE DRIVING

(a) Instantaneous fuel consumption

(b) Average fuel consumption

(c) Driving range

(d) Average speed

(e) Driving time

(f) No indication

To switch the display indication, push the

indicator selector knob (3) quickly.

NOTE:

The value of fuel consumption, driving

range and average speed shown on the

display are affected by the following condi-

tions;

road condiUon

surrounding traffic condition

driving condition

vehicle condition

a malfunction which causes the malfunc-

tion indicator light to come on or blink

2-30

BEFORE DRIVING

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 U100km, km/L or

MPG (UK).

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 U100km setting: 30

- For km/L setting: 50

- For MPG (UK) setting: 80

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.

2-31

Average fuel consumption

If you previously selected average fuel

consumption setting, the display shows

average fuel consumption from the last

reset to the present when the ignition

switch is turned "ON".

NOTE:

When you reconnect the terminals to the

lead-acid battery, the value of average fuel

consumption will be shown after driving for

a period of time.

You can select the timing to reset the value

of average fuel consumption by one of 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 indicator selector

knob (3) when the display indicates the

average fuel consumption.

To change the timing to reset the value of

average fuel consumption, 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 "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.

When you refuel, the driving range is

updated. However, if you only add a small

amount of fuel, the correct value will not be

displayed.

NOTE:

If you refuel when the ignition switch is

"ON", the driving range may not indicate

the correct value.

When you reconnect the terminals to the

lead-acid battery, the value of driving

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 "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 indicator selector knob (3) 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 terminals to the

lead-acid 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, push and hold

the indicator selector knob (3) for a while

when the display shows the driving time.

NOTE:

When you reset the indication or recon-

nect the terminals to the lead-acid bat-

tery, the driving time will be shown after

driving for a while.

The indicated maximum value of driving

time is 99:59:59. No more than the maxi-

mum value will be indicated on the dis-

play until you reset the driving time.

Gearshift indicator

The display (D) shows the gearshift indica-

tor.

Refer to "Gearshift indicator" in "OPERAT-

ING YOUR VEHICLE" section.

BEFORE DRIVING

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, push and hold the

trip meter selector knob (2) 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.

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.

2-32

BEFORE DRIVING

Setting mode

When the ignition switch is "ON" and the

vehicle is stationary, you can enter the set-

ting mode of the information display by

pushing and holding the indicator selector

knob (3) for a while.

To select the setting that you want to

change, turn the indicator selector knob

(3) left or right.

To change the setting, push the indicator

selector knob (3).

To exit the setting mode, select "Back"

and push the indicator selector knob (3).

78RB02096

NOTE:

The currently selected setting item is sur-

rounded by a frame.

2-33

NOTE:

If you push and hold the indicator selec-

tor knob (3) to enter the setting mode

when the display (CJ shows average fuel

consumption or average speed, driving

time, the value will be reset simultane-

ously. If you do not want to reset the

value, push the indicator selector knob

quickly to switch the indication of the dis-

play.

If you turn the ignition switch or start to

move the vehicle when the display is in

the setting mode, the setting mode will

be canceled automatically.

Distance unit

(Odometer I trip meter I driving range I

average speed distance unit setting)

You can change the units in which odome-

ter I trip meter I driving range I average

speed 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.

To change the temperature unit, select

"Temperature" in "Setting mode". Then,

select "°C" or "°F".

NOTE:

When you change the units that tempera-

ture is displayed in, the automatic heating

and air conditioning system temperature

display units will be changed automatically.

Clock setting

(Adjusting the clock)

• Adjust the clock by selecting "Clock set-

ting" in "Setting mode". Then, select

"Adjust clock".

To change the hour indication, turn the

indicator selector knob (3) left or right

repeatedly when the hour indication

appears as reversed color. To change

the hour indication quickly, turn and hold

indicator selector knob (3). To set the

hour indication, push the indicator selec-

tor knob (3) and the minute indication

appears as reversed color.

To change the minute indication, turn the

indicator selector knob (3) left or right

repeatedly when the minute indication

appears as reversed color. To change

the minute indication quickly, turn and

hold indicator selector knob (3). To set

the minute indication, push the indicator

selector knob (3).

(Selecting 12H/24H format)

Switch the time indication between 12-

hour and 24-hour format by selecting

"Clock setting" in "Setting mode". Then,

select "12H" or "24H".

Door lock

(Door unlock setting)

You can choose either once or twice oper-

ation(s) to unlock all doors (including the

tailgate) by turning the key or operating the

keyless entry system transmitter.

You can also turn off or on the buzzer

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

unlocked.

Lights

(Lane change setting)

The turn signal and its indicator can be set

whether they flash three times even if you

return the turn signal control lever shortly

after operating it.

To change the lane change setting,

select "Lane change" in "Setting mode".

Then, select "ON" or "OFF"

If you want to change the number of

flashing, consult a SUZUKI dealer.

Guide me light setting

(Light setting) (if equipped)

You can change the lighting time of "To

car" function or "To home" function.

Oil change

(Oil life monitoring system reset setting)

(if equipped)

The oil life monitoring system must be

reset after changing the engine oil and oil

filter. To reset the system, push and hold

the indicator selector knob (3) for a while.

TPMS

(Tyre pressure monitoring system set-

ting) (if equipped)

You can check the current tyre pressure

on the information display.

You can set one of the initial values of

tyre pressure below that are indicated on

the tyre information label.

- Comfort Mode

- Load Mode

Refer to "Tyre pressure monitoring system

(TPMS)" in the "OPERATING YOUR VEHI-

CLE" section for details.

Traffic sign recognition

(Traffic sign recognition setting)

(if equipped)

If you select "ON" the traffic sign recogni-

tion function can be activated.

Refer to "Traffic sign recognition" in the

"OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE" section

for details.

BEFORE DRIVING

Default

(Initialization setting)

If you select "YES" and push the indicator

selector knob (3), all settings will be reini-

tialized.

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BEFORE DRIVING

Warning and indicator messages

The display shows warning and indicator

messages to let you know about certain

vehicle problems.

In some cases, the internal buzzer may

also sound at the same time to alert you.

If warning and indicator messages appear

on the display, follow the messages.

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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.

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When you push and hold the indicator

selector knob (3) for several seconds

while a message is displayed, the mes-

sage will disappear temporarily. If the

problem that caused the message is not

corrected, the message will appear

again after several seconds.

Warning and indicator messages

All models

Warning and indicator

message

78RB02043

78RB02044

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LIGHTS ON

78RB02045

Master warning

indicator light

Blinks

(only while vehicle

is in motion)

Blinks

Sound

Beep (one time from interior

buzzer; only while vehicle is

in motion)

Continuous beep (from inte-

rior buzzer)

BEFORE DRIVING

Cause and remedy

A door or tailgate is not properly closed. Stop

the vehicle in a safe place and close the door or

tailgate properly. (#1)

The parking brake is not released. Stop the

vehicle in a safe place and release the parking

brake.

Continuous beep (from inte- The headlights and/or the position lights are left

rior buzzer) on. Turn them off.

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

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BEFORE DRIVING

Warning and indicator Master warning

Sound

Cause and remedy

message indicator light

Off Beep (one time from interior

Fuel level is low. Refill it as soon as possible.

buzzer) (#1)

78RB02046

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

.

78RB02047

Off Off Change the engine oil and oil filter as soon as

possible.

The oil life monitoring system must be reset

after changing the engine oil and oil filter.

Refer to "Oil change reminder light (if

equipped)" in this section.

78RB02048

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

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BEFORE DRIVING

Vehicle with ESP® system

Warning and indicator Master warning

Sound

Cause and remedy

message

indicator light

Blinks

Beep (one time from interior

There may be a problem with ESP® system.

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buzzer)

Have your vehicle inspected by a SUZUKI

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dealer.

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78RB02053

Hill hold control system / Blinks

Beep (one time from interior

There may be a problem with hill hold control

Hill descent control system

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buzzer)

system or hill descent control system.

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Have your vehicle inspected by a SUZUKI

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dealer.

78RB02054

Hill hold control system Blinks

Beep (one time from interior

When the transfer lever is in "4L" position and

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buzzer)

ESP® OFF switch is pushed and turned off the

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ESP® systems, the hill hold control system is

deactivated and this message appears. This is

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not a malfunction and check that the hill hold

control system is deactivated.

78RB02054

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BEFORE DRIVING

Warning and indicator lights

NOTE:

If warning and indicator lights blink or

come on, the corresponding messages

may be shown on the information dis-

play.

If your vehicle is equipped with the

"Emergency road assistance - global

navigation satellite system (ERA-GLON-

ASS)", the information display also indi-

cates warning and indicator message

related to the system. For information on

this message, refer to "Emergency Road

Assistance - Global Navigation Satellite

System (ERA-GLONASS)" in "For Rus-

sia and other countries adopting ERA-

GLONASS" in the "SUPPLEMENT" sec-

tion.

Low tyre pressure warning light

{if equipped)

{l)

52D305

As an added fuel efficiency feature, your

vehicle is equipped with a tyre pressure

monitoring system (TPMS) that uses a low

tyre pressure warning light to inform you

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when one or more of your tyres is signifi-

cantly under-inflated.

When the ignition switch is turned "ON",

this light comes on briefly so you can

check that the light is working.

When the low tyre pressure warning light is

lit, one or more of your tyres is significantly

under-inflated. You should stop and check

your tyres as soon as possible, and inflate

them to the proper pressure as indicated

on the vehicle's tyre information placard.

Driving on a significantly under-inflated

tyre causes the tyre to overheat and can

lead to tyre failure. Under-inflation also

reduces fuel efficiency and tyre tread life,

and may affect the vehicle's handling and

stopping ability. Each tyre, including the

spare, should be checked at least once a

month when cold and set to the recom-

mended inflation pressure as specified in

the vehicle placard.

The low tyre pressure warning light is also

used to inform you of a TPMS malfunction.

When the system detects a malfunction,

this light will blink for about 75 seconds

and then remain continuously illuminated.

This sequence will be repeated after the

ignition switch is turned "ON" as long as

the malfunction exists.

NOTE:

The low tyre pressure warning light may

not come on immediately if you have a

sudden loss of air pressure.

A WARNING

Failure to take corrective action when

the low tyre pressure warning light is

not working or when it comes on and

blinks while driving can lead to an

accident.

If the low tyre pressure warning light

does not come on for 2 seconds after

the ignition switch is turned "ON",

the light or comes on and blinks

while driving, have your vehicle

inspected by a SUZUKI dealer. Even if

the light turns off after blinking, indi-

cating that the monitoring system

has recovered, you should still have

the system checked by a SUZUKI

dealer.

A. WARNING

The load-carrying capacity of your

tyres is reduced at lower inflation

pressures. If your tyres are even

moderately under-inflated, the load

on the tyres may exceed the load-car-

rying capacity of the tyres, which

could lead to tyre failure. The low tyre

pressure warning light will not alert

you to this condition, because it only

comes on when one or more of your

tyres becomes significantly under-

inflated.

Check and adjust your tyre pressure

at least once a month. Refer to

"Tyres" in "INSPECTION AND MAIN-

TENANCE" section.

A. WARNING

Continuing to drive with the low tyre

pressure warning light on can lead to

an accident, resulting in severe injury

or death.

If the low tyre pressure warning light

comes on and stays on, reduce your

speed and avoid abrupt steering and

braking. Be aware that driving on a

significantly under-inflated tyre can

cause the tyre to overheat and can

lead to tyre failure, and may affect

steering control and brake effective-

ness. Stop the vehicle in a safe place

as soon as possible and check your

tyres.

• If you have a flat tyre, replace it

with the spare tyre (if equipped).

Refer to "Jacking instructions

11

in

"EMERGENCY SERVICE" section

for the tyre replacement method.

Also refer to "Replacing tyres and/

or wheels" for instructions on how

to restore normal operation of the

TPMS after you have had a flat tyre.

If one or more of your tyres is

under-inflated, adjust the inflation

pressure of all tyres to the recom-

mended inflation pressure as soon

as possible.

BEFORE DRIVING

Refer to "Tyre pressure monitoring system

(TPMS)" in "OPERATING YOUR VEHI-

CLE" section for additional details on the

tyre pressure monitoring system. Refer to

"Tyres" in "INSPECTION AND MAINTE-

NANCE" section for information on main-

taining proper tyre pressure.

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BEFORE DRIVING

Brake system warning light

(CD)

82K170

Three different types of operations exist

depending on the vehicle's specification.

• The light comes on briefiy when the igni-

tion switch is turned "ON".

The light comes on when the parking

brake is engaged with the ignition switch

"ON".

The light comes on under either or both

of above two conditions.

The light also comes on when the fiuid in

the brake fiuid 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 fiuid

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

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the vehicle's brake system.

If this happens:

1) Pull off the road and stop carefully.

A 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.

2) Test the brakes by carefully starting

and stopping the vehicle on the shoul-

der of the road.

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

vehicle cautiously at low speed to the

nearest a SUZUKI dealer for repairs or

tow the vehicle to the nearest a

SUZUKI dealer for repairs.

A WARNING

If any of the following conditions

occur, you should immediately ask a

SUZUKI dealer 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 "ON".

If the brake system warning light

comes on at any time during vehi-

cle operation.

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. Check that the parking brake is

fully released and the brake system warn-

ing light turns off.

Anti-lock brake system {ABS) warn-

ing light

(8)

65D529

When the ignition switch is turned "ON",

this light comes on briefiy 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" and

then start the engine again.

If the warning light comes on briefiy 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 a SUZUKI dealer.

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 "OPERATING

YOUR VEHICLE" section.

ESP® warning light

52KM133

ESP® is a registered trademark of Daimler

AG.

This light blinks 5 times per second when

one of the following systems is activated.

Stability control system

• Traction control system

• Hill descent control system

If this light blinks, drive carefully.

BEFORE DRIVING

When the ignition switch is turned "ON",

the light comes on briefiy so you can check

that the light is working. If the light stays on

or comes on when driving, there may be

something wrong with the ESP® systems

(other than ABS). You should have the

system inspected by a SUZUKI dealer.

For details of the ESP® systems, refer to

"Electronic stability program (ESP®)" in

"OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE" section.

The ESP® systems cannot prevent

accidents. Always drive carefully.

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BEFORE DRIVING

ESP® OFF indicator light

57L30045

When the ignition switch is turned "ON",

this light comes on briefiy so you can

check that the light is working.

When the ESP® OFF switch is pushed to

turn off the ESP® systems (other than

ABS), the ESP® OFF indicator light comes

on and stays on.

For details of the ESP® systems, refer to

"Electronic stability program (ESP®)" in

"OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE" section.

NOTE:

If the vehicle speed is greater than

approximately 30 km/h (19 mph}, the

ESF'® systems (other than ABS) will be

activated automatically and the light will

go out.

When the transfer lever is in "4L" (4-

wheel drive low range) position, the

ES?® system (other than ABS) will be

canceled automatically. The light will

come on and stay on.

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Hill hold control OFF indicator light

(@)

OFF

78RB02086

When the ignition switch is turned "ON",

this light comes on briefly so you can

check that the light is working.

This light comes on when the hill hold con-

trol system is deactivated.

For details of the hill hold control system,

refer to "Hill hold control system" in the

"OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE" section.

Hill descent control indicator light

79K050

When the ignition switch is turned "ON",

this light comes on briefiy so you can

check that the light is working. When you

push the hill descent control switch and the

hill descent control operating conditions

are fulfilled, the hill descent control indica-

tor comes on. If the hill descent control

indicator blinks, the hill descent control will

not be activated.

For details of the hill descent control sys-

tem, refer to "Hill descent control system"

in the "OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE"

section.

Oil pressure light

50G051

When the ignition switch is turned "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 insuffi-

cient oil pressure. If the light comes on

when driving, pull off the road as soon as

you can and stop the engine.

Check the oil level and add oil if necessary.

If there is enough oil, the lubrication sys-

tem should be inspected by a SUZUKI

dealer before you drive the vehicle again.

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.

Charging light

50G052

When the ignition switch is turned "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 some-

thing wrong with the battery charging sys-

tem. If the light comes on when the engine

is running, the charging system should be

inspected immediately by a SUZUKI

dealer.

BEFORE DRIVING

Driver's seat belt reminder light/

Front passenger's seat belt

reminder light (if equipped)

60G049

When the driver or front passenger 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.

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BEFORE DRIVING

Rear passenger's seat belt

reminder light (if equipped)

78RB02087

When the rear passenger 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.

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AIRBAG light

63J030

When the ignition switch is turned "ON",

this light 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 airbag system or the

seat belt pretensioner system.

A WARNING

If AIRBAG light does not blink or

come on briefly when the ignition

switch is turned

"ON", stays on for

more than 10 seconds, or comes on

while driving, the airbag system or

the seat belt pretensioner system

may not work properly, which could

result in serious injury in the event of

a collision. Have both systems

inspected by a SUZUKI dealer.

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 "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 a SUZUKI dealer to

have the damage fixed.

Also, if this light comes on when the

engine is running, there is a problem with

the automatic transmission system. Ask a

SUZUKI dealer to have the system

inspected.

A CAUTION

If this light blinks, stop your vehicle

immediately in a safe place to avoid

catalyst's melting problem since

there may be a misfire in the engine.

• Do not drive or stop over such as

withered grasses.

• Drive slowly if required to move the

vehicle.

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.

Transmission warning light

(if equipped)

0

80J219

When the ignition switch is turned "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

running, there is a problem with the auto-

matic transmission system. Ask a SUZUKI

dealer to have the system inspected.

BEFORE DRIVING

Immobilizer system warning light

80JM122

When the ignition switch is turned "ON",

this light comes on briefly so you can

check that the light is working. If this light

blinks or stays on, there is a problem with

the system. If this happens, turning the

steering wheel to the right or left. If this

light still blinks or stays on even if you start

the engine with normal voltage of the vehi-

cle battery, ask a SUZUKI dealer to have

the system inspected.

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BEFORE DRIVING

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.

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Low fuel warning light

54G343

If this light comes on, refuel the fuel tank

as soon as this light comes

on, a ding sounds once to remind you to

refuel. If you do not refuel, a ding sounds

every time when the ignition switch is

turned

"ON".

NOTE:

The activation point of this light varies

depending on road conditions (for exam-

ple, slope or curve) and driving conditions

because of fuel movement in the tank.

Steering lock warning light

(if equipped)

63R30550

If this light stays on, there is a problem with

the system or the steering lock cannot be

released. If this happens, turn to the igni-

tion switch to

"ON" position, turning the

steering wheel to the right or left. If this

light still stays on, ask a SUZUKI dealer to

have the system inspected.

Engine coolant temperature light

54G344

When the ignition switch is turned "ON",

this light comes on briefly so you can

check that the light is working.

This indicator has the following two func-

tions.

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 a SUZUKI dealer.

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-

tions in "Engine trouble: Overheating" of

"EMERGENCY SERVICE" section.

NOTICE

Continuing to drive the vehicle when

engine overheating is indicated can

result in severe engine damage.

BEFORE DRIVING

Dual sensor brake support indica-

tor light (if equipped)

54P000255

When the ignition switch is turned "ON",

this light comes on briefly so you can

check that the light is working.

When the automatic brake system is acti-

vated, this light blinks rapidly.

In the following situations, this light will come

on and the dual sensor brake support will

stop functioning when the ignition switch is

"ON".

When the dual sensor is faulty, the function

of the dual sensor stops until the ignition

switch is turned to LOCK position. Find a

safe place to park and turn the ignition

switch to "LOCK" position. Restart the

engine, and check that the dual sensor

brake support indicator light, lane depar-

ture warning indicator light and high beam

assist warning light go off.

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BEFORE DRIVING

If the dual sensor brake support indicator

light, lane departure warning indicator

light and high beam assist warning light

stay on after restarting the engine, there

may be a failure of the dual sensor. Ask

a SUZUKI dealer to have the dual sen-

sor inspected.

Under the following situations, the function

of the dual sensor stops temporarily. When

the situations are improved, the temporary

stop of the function will be canceled.

When the visibility of the dual sensor is

poor.

• When the temperature of the body of

dual sensor is high.

• When the systems related to the dual

sensor brake support stop temporarily.

• When the battery has a voltage abnor-

mality.

For details, refer to "Dual sensor brake

support (if equipped)" in "OPERATING

YOUR VEHICLE" section.

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Dual sensor brake support OFF

indicator light (if equipped)

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OFF

54P000254

When the ignition switch is turned "ON",

this light comes on briefly so you can

check that the light is working.

In the following situations, this light will come

on and the dual sensor brake support will

stop functioning when the ignition switch is

"ON".

When the dual sensor brake support

OFF switch is pushed and held to turn

off the dual sensor brake support.

When the ESP® OFF switch is pushed to

turn off the ESP® systems (other than

ABS), the ESP® OFF indicator light will

also come on.

For details, refer to "Dual sensor brake sup-

port (if equipped)" in "OPERATING YOUR

VEHICLE" section.

Lane departure warning indicator

light (if equipped)

81M31080

When the ignition switch is turned "ON",

this light comes on briefly so you can check

that the light is working.

When the lane departure warning is acti-

vated, this light blinks.

When the dual sensor is faulty, the function

of the dual sensor stops until the ignition

switch is turned to LOCK position. Find a

safe place to park and turn the ignition

switch to "LOCK" position. Restart the

engine, and check that the dual sensor

brake support indicator light, lane departure

warning indicator light and high beam assist

warning light go off.

If the dual sensor brake support indicator

light, lane departure warning indicator

light and high beam assist warning light

stay on after restarting the engine, there

may be a failure of the dual sensor. Ask

a SUZUKI dealer to have the dual sen-

sor inspected.

Under the following situations, the function

of the dual sensor stops temporarily. When

the situations are improved, the temporary

stop of the function will be canceled.

When the visibility of the dual sensor is

poor.

When the temperature of the body of

dual sensor is high.

When the systems related to the dual

sensor brake support stops temporarily.

When the battery has a voltage abnor-

mality.

For details, refer to "Dual sensor brake

support (if equipped)" in the "OPERATING

YOUR VEHICLE" section.

Lane departure warning OFF indica-

tor light (if equipped)

62R0317

When the ignition switch is turned "ON",

this light comes on briefly so you can check

that the light is working.

In the following situations, this light will come

on and the lane departure warning and the

vehicle swaying warning will stop function-

ing when the ignition switch is turned "ON".

When the lane departure warning OFF

switch is pushed to turn off the lane

departure warning.

When the ESP® OFF switch is pushed to

turn off the ESP® systems (other than

ABS), the ESP® OFF indicator light will

also come on.

For details, refer to "Dual sensor brake

support (if equipped)" in "OPERATING

YOUR VEHICLE" section.

BEFORE DRIVING

Automatic headlight leveling

system warning light (if equipped)

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64J046

When the ignition switch is turned "ON",

this light comes on briefly so you can

check that the light is working.

If this light comes on, there is a problem

with the automatic headlight leveling sys-

tem. Bring the vehicle to a SUZUKI dealer

to have the problem corrected.

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BEFORE DRIVING

LED headlight warning light

(if equipped)

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54P000234

When the ignition switch is turned "ON",

this light comes on briefly so you can

check that the light is working.

If this light comes on, there is a problem

with the LED headlight. Park the vehicle in

a safe place and consult a SUZUKI dealer

to have the problem corrected.

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High beam assist warning light

(orange) (if equipped)

52RM20690

When the ignition switch is turned "ON",

this light comes on by orange briefly so

you can check that the light is working.

For details, refer to "Dual sensor brake

support (if equipped)" in "OPERATING

YOUR VEHICLE" section.

In the following situations, this light will

come on by orange and the dual sensor

brake support will stop functioning when

the ignition switch is "ON".

When the dual sensor is faulty, the function

of the dual sensor stops until the ignition

switch is turned to LOCK position. Find a

safe place to park and turn the ignition

switch to "LOCK" position. Restart the

engine, and check that the dual sensor

brake support indicator light, lane depar-

ture warning indicator light and high beam

assist warning light go off.

If the dual sensor brake support indicator

light, lane departure warning indicator

light and high beam assist warning light

stay on after restarting the engine, there

may be a failure of the dual sensor. Ask

a SUZUKI dealer to have the dual sen-

sor inspected.

Under the following situations, the function

of the dual sensor stops temporarily. When

the situations are improved, the temporary

stop of the function will be canceled.

• When the visibility of the dual sensor is

poor.

When the temperature of the body of

dual sensor is high.

When the systems related to the dual

sensor brake support stops temporarily.

When the battery has a voltage abnor-

mality.

NOTE:

If the function of the dual sensor stops

temporarily, high beam assist also stops

temporarily.

High beam assist indicator light

(green) (if equipped)

52RM20690

When the high beam assist is working, this

light comes on by green.

For details, refer to "Dual sensor brake

support (if equipped)" in "OPERATING

YOUR VEHICLE" section.

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.

BEFORE DRIVING

Illumination indicator light

64J045

This indicator light comes on while the

position lights, tail light and/or the head-

lights are on.

Front fog light indicator light

(if equipped)

68PM00268

The front fog light indicator light comes on

when the front fog light operates.

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BEFORE DRIVING

Rear fog light indicator light

(if equipped)

54G491

The rear fog light indicator light comes on

when the rear fog light operates.

Oil change reminder light

(if equipped)

OIL

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79JM007

Your vehicle has the oil life monitoring sys-

tem and related oil change reminder light

that alerts you to change the engine oil and

oil filter.

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When this light comes on, change engine

oil and oil filter immediately.

For details on how to change the engine oil

and oil filter, refer to "Changing engine oil

and filter'' in "INSPECTION AND MAINTE-

NANCE" section.

This light comes on for several seconds

when the ignition switch is turned "ON" so

you can check that light is working.

If either of odometer reading or time is

reached to the value which is set by the

system, this light comes on when the igni-

tion switch is in "ON" position. In addition,

the message is shown on the information

display to tell you it is necessary to change

the engine oil and oil filter. When the

engine oil and oil filter are changed and the

oil life monitoring system is reset, this light

will go out. For details of the maintenance

schedule, refer to "Periodic maintenance

schedule" in "INSPECTION AND MAINTE-

NANCE" section.

Whenever the engine oil and oil filter are

changed, the light must be reset to monitor

the next oil change timing properly. The

light will go out after the reset. For the

resetting procedure, refer to "Information

display" in this section.

NOTICE

Severe engine damage will result, if

you keep .operating the engine after

this light comes on.

Change the engine oil and oil filter

immediately when the light blinks.

NOTE:

This light is used to facilitate the oil and

oil filter change according to the mainte-

nance schedule.

Even though the oil is replaced before

this light comes on, reset of the oil life

monitoring system is necessary. Consult

a SUZUKI dealer about the reset

method. If you reset it by yourself, refer

to "Setting mode" in this section.

Consult a SUZUKI dealer for changing

the setting of oil life monitoring system in

one of the following cases;

- If you replace ACEA Standards or

SUZUKI genuine engine oil by the

engine oil other than ACEA Standards

or SUZUKI genuine engine oil, or vice

versa

- By the change of your driving condi-

tion, if you need to apply the schedule

of "Maintenance recommended under

severe driving conditions" instead of

"Periodic maintenance schedule" in

"INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE"

section, or vice versa

Master warning indicator light

(if equipped)

68PM00278

When the ignition switch is turned "ON",

this light comes on briefiy 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" in

this section.

4WD indicator light

78RB02078

· This indicator light comes on when the

transfer gear and the air locking hubs are

switched to 4-wheel drive condition ("4H"

or "4L").

When the ignition switch is turned "ON",

this 4WD indicator light will come on for a

while and then this light will turned on or off

according to the drive condition.

If 4WD indicator light continues to blink,

there may be a malfunction of the system.

If so, have the system inspected by your

SUZUKI dealer.

When you shift the transfer lever from "2H"

position to "4H" position at a speed of 100

km/h (60 mph) or more, this indicator light

blinks.

When you shift transfer lever again while

changing the drive condition, this indicator

blinks.

BEFORE DRIVING

NOTE:

When the drive condition is 4-wheel drive

condition and the engine is not running

with the ignition switch turned "ON", this

4WD indicator light will come on for a while

and then blink. In this situation, when you

start the engine and this indicator light

comes on, the system does not indicate a

malfunction.

Cruise indicator light (if equipped)

81P40090

When the cruise control system is acti-

vated, this light comes on.

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BEFORE DRIVING

"SET" indicator light (if equipped)

SET

65D474

When a cruising speed of the cruise con-

trol is set, this light comes on.

Theft deterrent light (if equipped) /

Theft deterrent alarm system

(if equipped)

•

821<269

For details about the theft deterrent light

system (if equipped) or the theft deterrent

alarm system (if equipped), refer to "Theft

deterrent light (if equipped)" or "Theft

deterrent alarm system" in this section.

2-55

Lighting control lever

57L21128

A WARNING

To avoid possible injury, do not oper-

ate controls by reaching through the

steering wheel.

Automatic light operation

(if equipped)

(4)

(3)

(1) (2)

68PM00228

78RB02093

BEFORE DRIVING

Your vehicle's lighting system is controlled by two main systems: the lighting switch and

the auto-on headlight system (when the lighting switch is in "AUTO" position).

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

ON: Lights ON

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

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

Lighting

Ignition switch in the

Main lights to be

11

LOCK

11

or "ACC"

switch posi-

operated

position

tion

LIGHT DARK

Position lights,

-

(1) OFF

Tail lights

Headlights

-

Position lights,

-

(2)AUTO

Tail lights

Headlights

-

Position lights,

ON

(3) :Otlc

Tail lights

Headlights

-

Position lights,

ON ON

(4) ,o

Tail lights

Headlights

ON

Ignition switch in the

"ON" position

LIGHT DARK

-

ON

-

ON

- -

ON ON

ON

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BEFORE DRIVING

To turn the lights on or off, twist the knob

on the end of the lever. There are four

positions:

OFF (1)

All lights are off.

AUTO (2)

This function works when the ignition

switch is turned "ON". The headlights and

position lights are turned on and off auto-

matically according to the amount of out-

side light detected by the sensor. They go

out automatically when you turn the igni-

tion switch to "ACC" or "LOCK" position.

The light sensor (5) for sensing the amount

of outside light is installed on the passen-

ger's seat side instrument panel.

When headlights are turned on and the

lighting control lever is in "AUTO" position,

you can use the high beam assist (if

equipped). For details, refer to "High beam

assist" in "OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE"

section.

2-57

A CAUTION

If the light sensor area of the wind-

shield is covered with mud, ice

1

or

other similar substances, the head-

lights and position lights may be

turned on even when it is still light

outside.

NOTE:

Avoid covering the light sensor area of

the windshield with a sticker. The sticker

may impair the performance of the sen-

sor and make the system unable to con-

trol operation of the lights correctly.

If you turned the ignition switch to "ON"

position and "AUTO" position remains

selected, the headlights and position

lights come on automatically as it gets

dark outside, even with the engine not

running. Leaving the lights lit for a long

time may lead to a completely dis-

charged battery.

oOO~ (3)

Front position lights, tail lights, license

plate lights and instrument lights are on,

but headlights are off.

~D (4)

Front position lights, tail lights, license

plate lights, instrument lights and head-

lights are on.

= IO

· OFF 01

f,

68PM00230

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.

Auto-on headlight system

78RB02093

The auto-on headlight system automati-

cally _turns on all lights that are operated by

the lighting control lever on the steering

column, when the following three condi-

tions are all met.

Conditions for auto-on headlight system

operation:

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

2) The lighting control lever is in "AUTO"

position.

3) The ignition switch is in the "ON" posi-

tion.

This. system is activated by a signal from

the light sensor (5) on the passenger side

of instrument panel. Do not cover the sen-

sor (5). Otherwise, the system will not work

correctly.

A WARNING

It takes about 5 seconds for the light

sensor to react to a change in light-

ing conditions. To help avoid an acci-

dent due to reduced visibility, turn on

your headlights before driving into a

tunnel, parking structure, etc.

NOTE:

The light sensor reacts even to infrared

rays, so it may operate incorrectly when

there are strong infrared rays.

BEFORE DRIVING

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.

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 while the

buzzer is sounding.

Daytime running light (D.R.L.) sys-

tem

Whe_n th_e engine is started, the daytime

running lights are turned on by this system.

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.

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BEFORE DRIVING

Guide me light (if equipped)

Guide me light has two functions of "To

home" and "To car" for improving your visi-

bility in the dark.

"To home" function

Even after you leave the car, the ground

will be illuminated for a short while with this

function. You can turn on the front position

lights and the headlights in the low beam

setting for about 1 O seconds after the igni-

tion switch is turned "LOCK".

To set the function:

1) Turn the lighting switch to "AUTO" posi-

tion.

2) Turn the ignition switch to "LOCK" posi-

tion.

3) Pull the lighting control lever toward

you once and open the driver's side

door within 60 seconds. Or pull the

lighting control lever toward you once

while the driver's side door is open.

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To cancel the function:

Perform any of the following operations.

· If your vehicle is equipped with the key-

less entry system (if equipped), it is nec-

essary to insert the ignition key in the

ignition switch.

Pull the lighting control lever toward you

once.

Turn the ignition switch to "ACC" or "ON"

position.

Turn the lighting switch to any other

position than "AUTO" position.

NOTE:

When the "To home" is functioning, the

front fog lights (if equipped), rear fog

light and the headlights (high beam) are

not turned on.

Lighting time of the "To home" function

can be changed on the information dis-

play. Refer to "Information display" in this

section.

"To car" function

Before you get in the vehicle, the ground

will be illuminated for a short while to easily

lead the driver to the vehicle. If "UNLOCK"

button of the keyless entry system trans-

mitter (if equipped) is pressed while the

lighting switch is positioned in "AUTO", the

front position lights and the headlights in

the low beam are turned on for 1 O sec-

onds.

This function will operate only when it is

dark outside the vehicle.

To cancel the function:

Perform any of the following operations.

If your vehicle is equipped with the key-

less entry system (if equipped), it is nec-

essary to insert the ignition key in the

ignition switch.

Lock the doors by using the keyless

entry system transmitter, or the key in

the driver's door lock.

Turn the ignition switch to "ACC" or "ON"

position.

Turn the lighting switch to any other

position than "AUTO" position.

NOTE:

When the ''To car'' is functioning, the

front fog lights (if equipped), rear fog

fight and the headlights (high beam) are

not turned on.

Lighting time of the "To car'' function can

be changed on the information display.

Refer to "Information display" in this sec-

tion.

Front fog light switch

(if equipped)

68PM00232

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.

Rear fog light switch

(if equipped)

68PM00233

To turn the rear fog light on, twist the knob

as shown in the illustration with the head-

lights on. When the rear fog light is on, an

indicator light on the instrument cluster will

come on.

If you twist the knob to the mark of rear fog

light with the front fog light on, the rear fog

light will turn on and an indicator light on

the instrument cluster will come on.

BEFORE DRIVING

Adjusting headlight pattern

Headlight pattern, left hand traffic

:::OD

78RB02076

Headlight pattern, right hand traffic

I .·

::m

78RB02077

2-60

BEFORE DRIVING

The headlight pattern must be adjusted to

avoid dazzling oncoming motorists and

can be set for right or left hand traffic.

LED headlights {if equipped)

You do not need to adjust the light pattern.

Halogen headlights {if equipped)

The light pattern may not be as good.

You should readjust the light pattern by

masking the headlight lens.

Left hand drive vehicle

To readjust the light pattern by masking

the headlight lens;

1) Copy the A and B templates as shown

in the illustrations.

2) Transfer the template to a self-adhesive

waterproof material and cut it out.

3) Position the self-adhesive templates at

the right distance from the center mark

of the headlight lens.

Refer to the dimensions in the following

list:

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Right side headlight {A)

78RB02067

(1) Vertical line: approximately 10.0 mm

(2) Vertical line: approximately 5.0 mm

(3) Center mark

Left side headlight {B)

... (1)

t

78RB02068

(1) Vertical line: approximately 10.0 mm

(2) Vertical line: approximately 5.0 mm

(3) Center mark

Right hand drive vehicle

To readjust the light pattern by masking

the headlight lens;

1) Copy the C and D templates as shown

in the illustrations.

2) Transfer the template to a self-adhesive

waterproof material and cut it out.

3) Position the self-adhesive templates at

the left distance from the center mark of

the headlight lens.

Refer to the dimensions in the following

list:

Right side headlight (C)

78RB02069

(1) Vertical line: approximately 10.0 mm

(2) Vertical line: approximately 5.0 mm

(3) Center mark

BEFORE DRIVING

Left side headlight (D)

(3)

78RB02070

(1) Vertical line: approximately 10.0 mm

(2) Vertical line: approximately 5.0 mm

(3) Center mark

2-62

BEFORE DRIVING

Templates for halogen headlights

78RB02071

2-63

BEFORE DRIVING

78RB02073

2-64

BEFORE DRIVING

Headlight leveling switch

{if equipped)

75RM008

Level the headlight beam according to the

load condition of your vehicle by turning

this switch. The chart shows the appropri-

ate switch position for different vehicle load

conditions.

2-65

Vehicle Load Condition

Driver only

Driver+ 1 passenger

(in front seat)

Driver+ 3 passengers,

no cargo

Driver + 3 passengers,

cargo added

Driver + full cargo

Switch

Position

0

0.5

2

3

4.5

Headlight washer switch

{if equipped)

- .

=IQ····

= .

78RB02057

With the ignition switch in the "ON" position

and the headlights are turned on, push the

headlight washer switch to wash the head-

light lenses. Washer fluid is sprayed for

half a second. If necessary, push the

switch again.

Under the same conditions, if you operate

the windshield washer two or more times

successively at short intervals, the head-

light washers also operate automatically

but only once at the same time as the first

windshield washer operation.

Turn signal control lever

57L21128

A WARNING

To avoid possible injury, do not oper-

ate controls by reaching through the

steering wheel.

Turn signal operation

With the ignition switch in "ON" position.

move the lever upward or downward to

activate the right or left turn signals.

Normal turn signal

68PM00234

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.

BEFORE DRIVING

Lane change signal

68PM00235

Move the lever partially upward or down-

ward to turn right or left and hold the lever

in the moved position.

The turn signal and its indicator fiash

while the lever is held at the moved posi-

tion.

The turn signal and its indicator fiash 3

times even if you returned the lever

immediately after the activation.

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.

2-66

BEFORE DRIVING

NOTE:

You can customize the setting for the num- Hazard warning switch

ber of flashing times of the turn signal and

its indicator (1 to 4 times). Ask a SUZUKI

deafer for the customization.

2-67

78RB02058

Push the hazard warning switch to activate

the hazard warning lights. All turn signal

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.

Windshield wiper and washer

lever

650611

A WARNING

To avoid possible injury, do not oper-

ate controls by reaching through the

steering wheel.

Wiper and washer operation

When the ignition switch is in "ON" posi-

tion, you can use the wiper/washer lever.

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 a

SUZUKI dealer to have the wipers

inspected.

Windshield wipers

MIST

OFF

INT

LO

HI

78RB02059

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.

BEFORE DRIVING

Windshield washer

78RB02060

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.

.A, 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.

2-68

BEFORE DRIVING

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. Check it often when the

weather is bad.

Fill a reservoir to 3/4 level with

washer fluid for its expansion, if

temperature falls low enough to

freeze the fluid.

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Rear window wiper/washer switch

Washer

Wiper

""'

78RB02061

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 reaiward to

"OFF'" position.

With the rear wiper in "OFF"" position, twist

the switch reaiward and hold it there to

spray window washer fluid.

With the rear wiper in "ON"" position, turn

the switch foiward and hold it there to

spray window washer fluid.

NOTICE

Clear ice or snow from the rear winw

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.

Tilt steering lock lever

(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.

A. WARNING

Never attempt to adjust the steering

wheel while the vehicle is moving or

you could lose control of the vehicle.

BEFORE DRIVING

Horn

78RB02063

Press the horn button of the steering wheel

to sound the horn. The horn will sound with

the ignition switch in any position.

2-70

BEFORE DRIVING

Heated rear window switch/

heated outside rearview

mirror switch (if equipped)

Type 1

(1)

78RB02064

2-71

Type2

78RB02065

When the rear window is misted, push this

switch (1) to clear the window.

If the outside rearview mirror has the mark

(2), it is also equipped with the heated out-

side rearview mirrors. When you push the

switch (1 ), both the heated outside rear-

view mirrors and the heated rear window

will operate simultaneously.

An indicator light will come on when the

defogger is on. The defogger will work only

when the engine is running. To turn off the

defogger, push the switch (1) again.

NOTICE

The heated rear window and the

heated outside rearview mirrors (if

equipped) use a large amount of elec-

tricity. Turn off the switch after the

window and mirrors have become

clear.

NOTE:

The defogger will work only when the

engine is running.

The defogger will automatically turn off

after the defogger remains on for 15

minutes to prevent discharging of the

lead-acid battery.

Vehicle loading

Your vehicle is designed for specific weight

capacities. The weight capacities of your

vehicle are indicated by the Gross Vehicle

Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Permissi-

ble maximum Axle Weight (PAW, front and

rear). The GVWR and PAW (front and_ rear)

are listed in "SPECIFICATIONS" section.

GVWR - Maximum permissible overall

weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including

all the occupants, accessories and cargo

plus the trailer nose weight if towing a

trailer).

PAW (front and rear) - Maximum permissi-

ble weight on an individual axle.

Actual weight of the loaded vehicle and

actual loads at the front and rear axles can

only be determined by weighing the vehi-

cle. Compare these weights to the GVWR

and PAW (front and rear). If the g_ross vehi-

cle weight or the load on either axle

exceeds these ratings, you must remove

enough weight to bring the load down to

the rated capacity.

A_ WARNING

Never overload your vehicle. The

gross vehicle weight (sum of the

weights of the vehicle, all the occu-

pants, accessories, cargo p~us trailer

nose weight if towing a trailer) must

never exceed the Gross Vehicle

Weight Rating (GVWR). In addition,

never distribute a load so that the

weight on either the front or rear axle

exceeds the Permissible maximum

Axle Weight (PAW).

A_ WARNING

Always distribute cargo evenly. To

avoid personal injury or damage to

your vehicle, always_ se~ure carg'? to

prevent it from sh1ftmg 1f the vehicle

moves suddenly. Place heavier

objects on the floor and as far _for-

ward in the cargo area as possible.

Never pile cargo higher than the top

of the seat backs.

BEFORE DRIVING

Trailer towing

Observe any country-specific regulations

when towing a trailer and using a tow bar.

60A185

Your vehicle is primarily designed for

transporting passengers and luggage.

Towing a trailer can adversely affect vehi-

cle handling, durability and fuel economy.

Nevertheless, if suitably equipped, your

vehicle can be used to tow a trailer which

does not exceed the towing capacity spec-

ified below:

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BEFORE DRIVING

Maximum towing capacity

(gross trailer weight; trailer with inte-

grated drawbar, and cargo)

Braked trailer: 1300 kg (2866 lbs)

Unbraked trailer: 350 kg (772 lbs)

To load your vehicle and trailer properly,

you must know how to measure gross

trailer weight and trailer nose weight.

78RB02083

(1) Gross trailer weight

Gross trailer weight is the weight of the

trailer with integrated drawbar plus all

the cargo in it. You can measure gross

trailer weight by putting the fully loaded

trailer on a vehicle scale.

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(2) Permissible nose weight

Nose weight is the downward force

applied on the towing hitch ball by the

trailer coupler, with the trailer fully

loaded and the coupler at its normal

towing height. This weight can also be

measured using a bathroom scale.

The maximum towing capacity listed

above(1300kg) is only applicable up to

1 000m above sea level. In high altitude

regions above 1 000m, combined weight of

the maximum towing capacity (gross trailer

weight) and permissible gross vehicle

weight (GVWR) must be reduced by 10%

for every extra 1 000m.

A WARNING

For vehicles equipped with the dual

sensor brake support, if your vehicle

is used to tow a trailer, press the dual

sensor brake support OFF switch to

turn off the dual sensor brake sup-

port. If not, accidents related to the

system being turned on may occur.

A CAUTION

When towing by your vehicle

equipped with automatic transmis-

sion on a long steep uphill, try to take

some rest on the way at a safe place

to prevent overheat or damage of the

engine or transmission.

NOTICE

Trailer towing puts additional stress

on the engine, transmission and

brakes of your vehicle. Never tow a

trailer during the first 1000 km (600

miles) of vehicle operation.

Tow bars

Only use a tow bar that is designed to

attach to the chassis of your vehicle, and a

hitch that is designed to bolt to this tow bar.

We recommend that you use a genuine

SUZUKI tow bar kit (available as an

option), or equivalent.

A WARNING

Never use a tow bar which attaches

to the axle or the bumper of your

vehicle.

Safety chains

Always attach safety chains between your

vehicle and the trailer. Cross safety chains

under the nose of the trailer so that the

nose will not drop to the road if the trailer

becomes separated from the tow bar. Fol-

low the manufacturer's recommendation

for attaching safety chains. Always leave

just enough slack to permit full turning.

Never allow safety chains to drag on the

road.

A WARNING

Never attach safety chains to the

bumper of your vehicle. Secure con-

nections so that they cannot come

loose.

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Trailer lights

Check that your trailer is equipped with

lights which meet local requirements.

Always check for the proper operation of

all trailer lights before you start to tow.

A WARNING

Never connect trailer lights directly

into your vehicle's electrical system,

or electrical system damage may

occur.

Brakes

A WARNING

If the trailer is equipped with the

brakes, follow all instructions pro-

vided by the manufacturer. Never

connect to the brake system of your

vehicle and never take an electrical

supply directly from the wiring har-

ness.

BEFORE DRIVING

Tyres

A WARNING

When towing a trailer, it is very

important for your vehicle and trailer

to have properly inflated tyres. Your

vehicle's tyres should be inflated to

the pressures listed on your vehicle's

tyre information label. The tyres

should be inflated to the laden pres-

sures. Inflate trailer tyres according

to the specifications provided by the

trailer manufacturer.

Mirrors

Check if your vehicle's mirrors meet local

requirements for mirrors used on towing

vehicles. If they do not, you must install the

required mirrors before you tow.

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BEFORE DRIVING

Vehicle/trailer loading

The weight of your loaded trailer (gross

trailer weight) should never exceed the

towing capacity.

Distribute cargo in your trailer so that the

nose weight is about 10% of gross trailer

weight, but does not exceed "Maximum

vertical load" of 75 kg (165 lbs), and does

not fall below 25 kg (55 lbs) or 4%, which-

ever is heavier, on trailer hitch point. You

should measure gross trailer weight and

nose weight before towing to check that

your load is properly distributed.

A WARNING

Improper weight distribution of your

trailer may result in poor vehicle han-

dling and swaying of the trailer.

Always check that the trailer nose

weight is about 10% of gross trailer

weight, but does not exceed

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Maxi-

mum vertical load" of75 kg (165 lbs),

and does not fall below 25 kg (55 lbs)

or 4%, whichever is heavier, on trailer

hitch point. Also check that the cargo

is properly secured. Failure to

observe this requirement may result

in an accident.

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A WARNING

Never overload cargo on your

trailer and your vehicle. Gross

trailer weight must never exceed

towing capacity. Gross vehicle

weight (sum of the weights of the

vehicle, all the occupants, accesso-

ries including tow bars and a trailer

hitch, cargo and trailer nose

weight) must never exceed the

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

(GVWR) listed in "SPECIFICA-

TIONS" section, except as

described in NOTE below.

• It is dangerous and may be illegal

to transport people in a trailer.

NOTE:

Only in the case of towing a trailer, GVW

can be exceeded by not more than 40 kg

(88 lbs), if road traffic legislation allows it.

Connect trailer lights and hook

safety chains every time you tow.

NOTICE

Because towing a trailer puts addi-

tional stress on your vehicle, more

frequent maintenance will be

required than under normal driving

conditions. Follow the schedule in

"Maintenance recommended under

severe driving conditions".

The additional load will affect fuel

consumption, durability and perfor-

mance of the vehicle as well.

A WARNING

Your vehicle should be handled in a

different way when towing a trailer.

For the safety of yourself and others,

observe the following precautions:

Practice turning, stopping, and

reversing before you begin towing

a trailer in traffic. Do not tow a

trailer in traffic until you are confi-

dent that you can handle the vehi-

cle and trailer safely.

Never exceed local towing speed

limits or 80 km/h (50 mph), which-

ever is lower.

Never drive at a speed that causes

shaking or swaying of the trailer. If

you notice even the slightest sign

of shaking or swaying, slow down.

• When roads are wet, slippery or

rough, drive at a slower speed than

you would on dry or smooth roads.

Failure to slow down when road

conditions are bad can result in

loss of control.

Always have someone guide you

when reversing.

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A WARNING

(Continued)

Always admit greater stopping dis-

tance. Stopping distance is

increased when you tow a trailer.

For each 16 km/h (10 mph) of

speed, allow at least one vehicle

and trailer length between you and

the vehicle ahead. Allow a greater

stopping distance if roads are wet

or slippery.

If the trailer has over-run brakes,

apply the brakes gradually to avoid

snatching caused by the trailer

wheels locking.

Slow down before corners and

maintain a steady speed while cor-

nering. Deceleration or accelera-

tion while cornering can result in

loss of control. Remember that a

larger than normal turning radius is

needed because the trailer wheels

will go inside than vehicle's

wheels.

Avoid sudden acceleration and

stopping of the vehicle. Do not

make quick maneuvers unless they

are necessary.

Slow down in cross winds and be

prepared for gusts of wind from

large passing vehicles.

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BEFORE DRIVING

A WARNING

(Continued)

Be careful when overtaking other

vehicles. Allow enough room for

your trailer before changing lanes,

and use turn signal lights properly

in advance.

Slow down and shift into a lower

gear for better engine braking

before you reach long or steep

downhill grades. It is hazardous to

attempt downshifting while you are

descending a hill.

Do not step on the brake pedal

excessively. This could cause the

brakes to over-heat resulting in

reduced braking efficiency. Use

engine braking as much as possi-

ble.

Because of the added trailer

weight, your engine may overheat

on hot days when going up long or

steep hills. Pay attention to your

engine coolant temperature. If it

indicates overheating, pull off the

road and stop the vehicle in a safe

place. Refer to "Engine trouble:

Overheating" in "EMERGENCY

SERVICE" section.

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BEFORE DRIVING

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A WARNING

When parking your vehicle and con-

nected trailer, always use the follow-

ing procedure:

1) Apply the vehicle's brakes firmly.

2) Have another person place wheel

chocks under the wheels of the

vehicle and the trailer while you

are holding the brakes.

3) Slowly release the brakes until the

· wheel chocks absorb the load.

4) Fully engage the parking brake.

5) Manual transmission - turn off the

engine, then shift into reverse or

first gear.

Automatic transmission - shift

into "P" (Park) and turn off the

engine.

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A WARNING

(Continued)

When starting out after parking:

1) Depress the clutch and start the

engine.

2) Have another person remove the

chocks.

3) Shift into gear, release the parking

brake, and slowly pull away from

the chocks.

4) Stop, apply the brakes firmly and

hold them.

Trailer hitch (tow bar) installation points

Each arrow shows fixing points for

Suzuki's genuine tow bar kit. For details,

follow the instruction provided with the tow

bar kit.

Left Side View

Bottom View

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(1)

(2)

•

"a"

78RB02084

BEFORE DRIVING

(1) Fixing points on vertical (side) surfaces

(2) Maximum vertical load on trailer hitch

point

(EU): 75 kg (165 lbs)

Trailer hitch ball height "a"

450 - 490 mm (17.7 - 19.3 in.)

Maximum permissible overhang "b"

787 mm (31.0 in.)

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