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

FOR SAFE DRIVING

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Floor mats (if equipped) ..................................................... 1-1

Front seats ........................................................................... 1-2

Rear seats ............................................................................ 1-5

Seat belts and child restraint systems .............................. 1-7

Child restraint system for countries applied

for UN Regulation No.16 ..................................................... 1-20

Supplemental restraint system (airbags) .......................... 1-35

Exhaust gas warning .......................................................... 1-49

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Floor mats (if equipped)

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To prevent the driver's side floor mat from

sliding forward and possibly interfering with

the operation of the pedals, genuine

SUZUKI floor mats are recommended.

Whenever you put the driver's side floor

mat back in the vehicle after it has been

removed, hook the floor mat grommets to

the fasteners and position the floor mat

properly in the footwell.

When you replace the floor mats in your

vehicle with a different type such as all-

weather floor mats, we highly recommend

to use genuine SUZUKI floor mats for

proper fitting.

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A. WARNING

Failure to take the following precau-

tions may result in the driver's side

floor mat interfering with the pedals

and causing a loss of vehicle control

or an accident.

Check that the floor mat grommets

are hooked to the fasteners.

Never stack additional floor mats

on top of the existing floor mat.

Front seats

A WARNING

Failure to take the following precau-

tions may result in the driver's side

floor mat interfering with the pedals

and causing a loss of vehicle control

or an accident.

Check that the floor mat grommets

are hooked to the fasteners.

Never place additional floor mats

on top of the existing floor mat.

Seat adjustment

A WARNING

Never attempt to adjust the driver's

seat or seatback while driving. The

seat or seatback could move unex-

pectedly, causing loss of control.

Check that the driver's seat and seat-

back are properly adjusted before

you start driving.

A WARNING

To avoid excessive seat belt slack,

which reduces the effectiveness of

the seat belts as a safety device,

check that the seats are adjusted

before the seat belts are fastened.

A WARNING

All seatbacks should always be in an

upright position when driving, or seat

belt effectiveness may be reduced.

Seat belts are designed to offer maxi-

mum protection when seatbacks are

in the upright position.

A WARNING

Do not place any object under the

front seat. If an object becomes

caught under the front seat, the fol-

lowing may occur.

• The seat will not be latched.

A WARNING

Do not leave cigarette lighters or

spray cans on the floor. If a cigarette

lighter or spray can is on the floor, it

may light accidentally when luggage

is loaded or the seat is adjusted,

causing a fire.

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Seat position adjustment lever (1)

Pull the lever up and slide the seat.

Seatback angle adjustment lever (2)

Pull the lever up and move the seatback.

After adjustment, move the seat and seat-

back back and forth to check if it is

securely latched.

Head restraints (Adjustable type)

80J001

Head restraints are designed to help

reduce the risk of neck injuries in the case

of an accident. Adjust the head restraint to

the position which places the center of the

head restraint closest to the top of your

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

sengers, adjust the head restraint as high

as possible.

A WARNING

• Never drive the vehicle with the

head restraints removed.

Do not attempt to adjust the head

restraint while driving.

NOTE:

It may be necessary to recline the seat-

back to provide enough overhead clear-

ance to remove the head restraint.

Front

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To raise the front head restraint, pull

upward the head restraint until it clicks. To

lower the head restraint, push down the

head restraint while holding in the lock

lever. If a head restraint must be removed

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

the lock lever and pull the head restraint all

the way out.

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Front seat heater (if equipped)

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With the ignition switch is in "ON" position,

push in one or both of the seat heater

switch(es) to warm the corresponding

seat(s). The indicator light in the switch will

also come on. To turn off the seat heater,

push in the switch again. The indicator

light in the switch will go off.

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A WARNING

Improperly using the seat heater can

be hazardous. An occupant can suf-

fer burns even if the heating tempera-

ture is fairly low, if the occupant is

wearing thin pants, a thin skirt or

shorts and leaves the heater on for

long periods.

Avoid using the seat heater for these

occupants:

People who have reduced feeling in

their legs, including the elderly or

those with certain disabilities.

• Small children, or anyone with sen-

sitive skin.

• People who are asleep or under the

influence of alcohol or other drugs

which make them tired.

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NOTICE

To avoid damaging the heater ele-

ment:

• Do not subject the front seats to

heavy impacts, such as children

jumping on them.

Do not cover the seat with any

insulating materials such as blan-

kets or cushions.

Rear seats

Head restraints (if equipped)

Head restraints are designed to help

reduce the risk of neck injuries in the case

of an accident.

A WARNING

Never drive the vehicle with the

head restraints removed.

Do not attempt to adjust the head

restraint while driving.

NOTE:

It may be necessary to fold forward the

seatback to provide enough overhead

clearance to remove the head restraint.

Adjust the head restraint to the position

which places the center of the head

restraint closest to the top of your ears. If

this is not possible for very tall passengers,

adjust the head restraint as high as possi-

ble.

Rear

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To raise the rear head restraint, pull

upward the head restraint until it clicks. To

lower the head restraint, push down the

head restraint while holding in the lock

lever. If a head restraint must be removed

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

the lock lever and pull the head restraint all

the way out.

When installing a child restraint system,

adjust the height of the head restraint or

remove it for fitting the child restraint, as

necessary.

Folding rear seats

A CAUTION

Remove objects from the rear seats

before folding the rear seats. There

may be a case that the rear seat belt

reminder (if equipped) will not be

activated, if objects are remained on

the rear seats.

The rear seats of your vehicle can be

folded forward to provide additional cargo

space.

To fold the rear seats forward:

1) Lower the head restraint (if equipped)

fully.

2) Hook the webbing of the outboard lap-

shoulder belts in the belt hangers.

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NOTICE

Make sure the belt webbing is not

twisted.

• When you move a seatback, make

sure the belt webbing is hooked in

the seat belt hangers so the seat

belts are not caught by the seat-

back, seat hinge, or seat latch. This

helps prevent damage to the belt

system.

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3) For the split seat, pull the release strap

on the top of each split seat, and fold

the seatbacks forward.

For the bench seat, pull the both

release straps on the fop of the bench

seat together, and fold the seatback for-

ward.

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A. WARNING

If you need to carry cargo in the pas-

senger compartment with the rear

seatback folded forward, secure the

cargo or it may be thrown about,

causing injury. Never pile cargo

higher than the seatbacks.

To return the seat to the normal position,

follow the procedure below.

NOTICE

When returning the rear seatback to

the normal position, check that there

is nothing around the striker. Any for-

eign materials prevent the seatback

from being locked securely.

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Raise the seatback until it locks into place.

After returning the seat, move the seat-

back back and forth to check if it is

securely latched.

NOTICE

When returning the rear seatback to

the normal position, handle it care-

fully by hand to avoid any damage to

the lock itself. Do not push it by using

some material or by applying exces-

sive force.

Seat belts and child restraint

systems

650231S

A. WARNING

An airbag supplements or adds to the

frontal collision protection offered by

seat belts. The driver and all passen-

gers must be properly restrained by

fastening seat belts at all times,

whether or not an airbag is mounted

at their seating position, to minimize

the risk of severe injury or death in

the event of a collision.

A WARNING

Do not modify, remove, disassemble

seat belts. Doing so may prevent

them from functioning properly and

cause the risk of severe injury or

death in the event of a collision.

A WARNING

Never allow persons to ride in the

cargo area of a vehicle. In the event

of an accident, there is a much

greater risk of injury for persons

who are not riding in a seat with

their seat belt securely fastened.

Seat belts should always be

adjusted as follows:

- the lap portion of the belt should

be worn low across the pelvis,

not across the waist.

- the shoulder straps should be

worn on the outside shoulder

only, and never under the arm.

- the shoulder straps should be

away from your face and neck,

but not falling off your shoulder.

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65D201

A WARNING

(Continued)

• Seat belts should never be worn

with the straps twisted and should

be adjusted as tightly as is com-

fortable to provide the protection

for which they have been designed.

A slack belt will provide less pro-

tection than a snug belt.

Check that each seat belt latch

plate (tongue) is inserted into the

proper buckle catch. It is possible

to cross the buckles in the rear

seat.

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A. WARNING

(Continued)

Pregnant women should use seat

belts, although specific recommen-

dations about driving should be

made by the woman's medical advi•

sor. Remember that the lap portion

of the belt should be worn as low

as possible across the hips, as

shown in the illustration.

Do not fasten your seat belt over

hard or breakable objects in your

pockets or on your clothing. If an

accident occurs, objects such as

glasses, pens, etc. under the seat

belt can cause injury.

(Continued)

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A. WARNING

(Continued)

• Never use the same seat belt for

more than one occupant and never

attach a seat belt over an infant or

child being held on an occupant's

lap. Such seat belt use could cause

serious injury in the event of an

accident.

Periodically inspect seat belt

assemblies for excessive wear and

damage. Seat belts should be

replaced if webbing becomes

frayed, contaminated or damaged

in any way. It is essential to replace

the entire seat belt assembly after it

has been worn in a severe impact,

even if damage to the assembly is

not obvious.

Children aged 12 and under should

ride properly restrained in the rear

seat.

Infants and small children should

never be transported unless they

are properly restrained. Restraint

systems for infants and small chil•

dren can be purchased locally and

should be used. Check that the

system you purchase meets appli•

cable safety standards. Read and

follow all the directions provided

by the manufacturer.

(Continued)

A. WARNING

(Continued)

For child, if the seat belt irritates

the neck or face, use a child

restraint system appropriately for

the child. The seat belts of your

vehicle are principally designed for

persons of adult size.

Avoid contamination of seat belt

webbing by polishes, oils, chemi•

cals, and particularly battery acid.

Cleaning may safely be carried out

using mild soap and water.

• Do not insert any items such as

coins and clips into the seat belt

buckles, and be careful not to spill

liquids into these parts. If foreign

materials get into a seat belt

buckle, the seat belt may not work

properly.

All seatbacks should always be in

an upright position when driving,

or seat belt effectiveness may be

reduced. Seat belts are designed to

offer maximum protection when

seatbacks are in the upright posi•

tion.

Lap-shoulder belt

Emergency locking retractor {ELR)

The seat belt has an emergency locking

retractor {ELR), which is designed to lock

the seat belt only during a sudden stop or

impact. It also may lock if you pull the belt

across your body very quickly. If this hap-

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

then pull the belt across your body more

slowly.

Sit up straight and

fully back

Low on hips

60A038

60A040

To reduce the risk of sliding under the belt

during a collision, position the lap portion

of the belt across your lap as low on your

hips as possible and adjust it to a snug fit

by pulling the shoulder portion of the belt

upward through the latch plate. The length

of the diagonal shoulder strap adjusts itself

to allow freedom of movement.

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60A036

To fasten the seat belt, sit up straight and

far back into the seat, pull the latch plate

attached to the seat belt across your body

and press it straight into the buckle until

you hear a click.

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60A039

To unfasten the seat belt, push the red

"PRESS" button on the buckle and retract

the belt slowly while holding the belt or/and

the latch plate.

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Lap-shoulder belt with detachable

connector (if equipped)

The rear lap-shoulder belt has a buckle, a

latch plate and a detachable connector.

The rear seat belt buckle and the connec-

tor are designed so as not to allow a wrong

latch plate to be inserted.

When the rear seatback is in the upright

position, keep the detachable connector

latched. Only when the rear seatback is

folded down, unlatch the detachable con-

nector. To latch and unlatch the connector,

refer to "Unlatching and latching detach-

able connector" in this section.

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Fastening

Before fastening the rear lap-shoulder belt,

check the following precautions.

The detachable connector (1) is securely

latched.

The webbing is not twisted.

The rear lap-shoulder belt is not put

through the seat belt hanger.

To fasten the belt, sit up straight and far

back into the seat, pull the latch plate (2)

across your body and press it straight into

the buckle (3) until you hear a click.

(1)

(1) Correct

(2) Wrong

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A WARNING

When fastening the rear seat belt,

always use the closest buckle to you.

If you use the buckle for your next

rear seat position by mistake, the

rear seat belt may not function prop-

erly.

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Unfastening

To unfasten the seat belt, push the button

on the buckle (3) and retract the belt slowly

while attaching a hand to the belt or/and

the latch plate.

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61MM0A062

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A WARNING

To minimize risk of severe injury or

death in the event of a collision,

always fasten seat belt with both

latches buckled.

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Unlatching and latching detachable

connector

Unlatching

To unlatch the connector:

1) Insert a key into the slot (1) on the con-

nector and allow the belt to retract.

2) Once the belt has completely retracted.

stow the belt in the holder. Refer to

"Stowing rear lap-shoulder belt"" for

details in this section.

Latching

To latch the connector:

1) Pull the belt out from the holder.

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2) Insert the connector latch plate (2) into

the connector (3).

A WARNING

Check that the detachable connector

is securely latched and the webbing

is not twisted.

Stowing rear lap-shoulder belt

Stow the belt after it is retracted com-

pletely.

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(5)

(4)

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Bind the seat belt (4) with band (5).

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Seat belt reminder

Instrument cluster (Type A)

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Instrument cluster (Type B)

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(1) Driver's seat belt reminder light/ front

passenger's seat belt reminder light

(2) Rear passenger's seat belt reminder

light (rear left)*

1

(3) Rear passenger's seat belt reminder

light (rear right)'

2

•1 This symbol represents that the

seat belt is unfastened.

•2This symbol represents that the

seat belt is fastened.

When the driver and/or passenger(s) do

not fasten their seat belts, the seat belt

reminder lights will come on or blink and a

buzzer will sound to remind the driver and/

or passenger(s) to fasten their seat belts.

For more details, refer to the explanation

below.

A. WARNING

It is absolutely essential that the

driver and passengers fasten their

seat belts at all times. Persons who

are not fastening seat belts have a

much greater risk of injury if an acci-

dent occurs. Make a regular habit of

buckling your seat belt before putting

the key in the ignition.

Driver's seat belt reminder

If the driver's seat belt remains unbuckled

when the ignition switch is turned to "ON"

position, the reminder works as follows:

1) The driver's seat belt reminder light will

come on. The front passenger's seat

belt reminder light will also come on if a

front passenger does not fasten his/her

seat belt.

2) After the vehicle's speed has reached

about 15 km/h, the driver's seat belt

reminder light will blink and a buzzer

will sound for about 95 seconds.

3) The reminder light will remain on until

the driver's seat belt is buckled.

If the driver has buckled his or her seat belt

and later unbuckles the seat belt, the

reminder system will be activated from

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

speed. When the vehicle's speed is less

than 15 km/h, the reminder will start from

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

than 15 km/h, the reminder will start from

Step 2).

The reminder will be automatically can-

celed when the driver's seat belt is buckled

or the ignition switch is turned off.

Front passenger's seat belt reminder

(if equipped)

If there is a person sitting in the front pas-

senger seat and the front passenger seat

belt is unbuckled when the ignition switch

is turned to "ON" position, the front pas-

senger's seat belt reminder will activate.

The front passenger's seat belt reminder

works in the same manner as the driver's

seat belt reminder.

NOTICE

The sensor of the front passenger's

seat belt reminder is located in the

seat cushion. Therefore, if you spill

liquid such as liquid aromatics

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soft

drinks or juice on the front passen-

ger's seat cushion, immediately wipe

it dry with a soft cloth. Otherwise, the

sensor of the front passenger's seat

belt reminder can be damaged.

NOTE:

If you put an object on the passenger's

seat, the weight of the object will be

sensed by the sensor and the front pas-

senger's seat belt reminder light (if

equipped) will come on and then the

interior buzzer may beep.

ff a child or a sma/1 sized person sit on

the front passenger's seat or the cushion

is put on the front passenger's seat, the

weight wi/1 not be sensed by the sensor

and the interior buzzer may not beep.

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Rear passenger's seat belt reminder

(if equipped)

If there is a person sitting in the rear pas-

senger seat and the rear passenger seat

belt is unbuckled when the ignition switch

is turned to "ON" position, the rear passen-

ger's seat belt reminder will activate. The

rear passenger's seat belt reminder works

in the same manner as the driver's seat

belt reminder.

NOTICE

The sensor of the rear passenger's

seat belt reminder is located in the

seat cushion. Therefore, if you spill

liquid such as liquid aromatics, soft

drinks or juice on the rear passen-

ger's seat cushion, immediately wipe

it dry with a soft cloth. Otherwise, the

sensor of the rear passenger's seat

belt reminder can be damaged.

NOTE:

ff you put an object on the rear passen-

ger's seat, the weight of the object will be

sensed by the sensor and the rear pas-

senger's seat belt reminder light (if

equipped} wi/1 come on and then the

interior buzzer may beep.

ff a child or a small sized person sit on

the rear passenger's seat or the cushion

is put on the rear passenger's seat, the

weight will not be sensed by the sensor

and the interior buzzer may not beep.

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Seat belt hanger

NOTICE

When you move a seatback, make

sure the belt webbing is hooked in

the seat belt hangers so the seat

belts are not caught by the seatback,

seat hinge, or seat latch. This helps

prevent damage to the belt system.

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Seat belt inspection

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Periodically check if the seat belts work

properly and are not damaged. Check the

webbing, buckles, latch plates, retractors,

anchorages and guide loops. Replace any

seat belts which do not work properly ·or

are damaged.

A WARNING

Inspect all seat belt assemblies after

any collision. Any seat belt assembly

which was in use during a collision

(other than a very minor one) should

be replaced, even if damage to the

assembly is not obvious. Any seat

belt assembly which was not in use

during a collision must be replaced if

the airbags and the seat belt preten-

sioners activated. The airbags, the

pretensioners and the load limitter

will only function once. In case they

did not activate, consult with Suzuki

dealer.

Child restraint systems

60G332S

The following types of child restraint sys-

tem are available generally.

Infant restraint

Child restraint

Booster seat

80JC008

SUZUKI highly recommends that you use

a child restraint system to restrain infants

and small children. Many different types of

child restraint systems are available; check

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that the restraint system you select meets

applicable safety standards.

All child restraint systems are designed to

be secured in vehicle seats either by seat

belts (lap belts or the lap portion of lap-

shoulder belts) or by special rigid lower

anchor bars built onto the floor. Whenever

possible, SUZUKI recommends that child

restraint systems be installed on the rear

seat. According to accident statistics, chil-

dren are safer when properly restrained in

rear seating positions than in front seating

positions.

(For countries applied for UN Regula-

tion No.16)

When purchasing a child restraint and

install it to your SUZUKI vehicle, refer to

the information about suitability for child

restraints shown in "Child restraint system

for countries applied for UN Regulation

No.16" in this section.

NOTE:

Observe any statutory regulation about

child restraints.

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58MS030

A WARNING

(Vehicle without the front passenger

airbag deactivation system)

Do not install a rear-facing child

restraint in the front passenger's

seat. If the passenger's front airbag

inflates, a child in a rear-facing child

restraint could be killed or severely

injured. The back of a rear-facing

child restraint would be too close to

the inflating airbag.

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A WARNING

(Vehicle with the front passenger air-

bag deactivation system)

When using a child restraint system

on the front passenger's seat, the

front passenger's airbag system

must be deactivated; otherwise

deployment of the front passenger's

airbag could result in the death or

serious injury of the child.

A WARNING

If you install a child restraint system

in the rear seat, slide the front seat

far enough forward so that the child's

feet do not touch the front seatback.

This will help avoid injury to the child

in the event of an accident.

65D609

A WARNING

Children could be endangered in a

collision if their child restraint sys-

tems are not properly secured in the

vehicle. When installing a child

restraint system, follow the instruc-

tions below. Secure the child in the

restraint system according to the

manufacturer's instructions.

Child restraint system for

countries applied for UN

Regulation No.16

.A. CAUTION

Adjust the height of the head

restraint or remove it for fitting the

child restraint, as necessary. How-

ever, if a booster cushion not

equipped with the head restraint is

fitted, the head restraint should not

be removed. If the head restraint is

removed for fitting the child restraint,

you need to install it again after

removing the child restraint.

If the child restraint is fitted improp-

erly, a child sitting in it could be

injured in a collision. (Refer to

"Installation with lap-shoulder seat

belts" section,

11

lnstallation with ISO-

FIX type anchorages" section and

"Installation of child restraint with

top tether

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section in this section for

details.)

Child restraint

The suitability of each passenger's seat

position for carriage of children and fitting

of child restraint system is shown in the

table.

Child restraint systems suitability for

each seat position (for the vehicle with

airbag deactivation switch)

The above illustration shows Left hand

drive vehicle.

NOTE:

Seat position number of G), @ and @ is

same as Left hand drive vehicle for Right

hand drive vehicle.

G) Front passenger's seat

@ Rear seat right side

@ Rear seat left side

G)

(ID@

(#1. #2. #3)

(2)

(ID~J,~

(#2, #3)

®

(ID~J,~

(#2. #3)

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It is suitable for univer-

sal category of child

restraint system fixed

with the vehicle seat

belt.

It is suitable for i-Size

and ISOFIX child

restraint system.

This seat is equipped

with Top tether anchor-

age point.

Never use a rear-fac-

ing child restraint sys-

tem on the passenger

seat when the front

passenger airbag is

activated.

#1: Move the front seat fully rearward.

#2: When you install a forward-facing

child restraint, if there is a gap or

space between the child restraint

and the seatback, adjust the seat-

back angle in order to install the

child restraint system properly.

#3: If the head restraint interferes with

the child restratint system, adjust

the height of the head restraint or

remove it, as necessary.

NOTE:

For the Installation suitability of child

restraint systems of Taiwan models,

refer to "For Taiwan" in the "SUPPLE-

MENT" section.

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Detailed information for child restraint system (for the vehicle with airbag deactivation switch)

Seating position

Seat position number

Seating position suitable for universal belted

(YES/NO)

i-Size seating position

(YES/NO)

Seating position suitable for lateral fixture

(L 1/L2)

Suitable rear-facing fixture

(R1/R2/R3)

Suitable front-facing fixture

(F2X/F2/F3)

Key of letters to be inserted in the above table

YES =Suitable for this seating position

NO = Not suitable for this seating position

Front

Passenger

airbag is

activated

NO

X =ISOFIX position is not suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems in this fixture.

G)

ISOFIX child restraint systems are divided into different mass group, size class and fixture.

Front

Passenger

airbag is

deactivated

YES

NO

The child restraint system can be used in the seating positions for fixture shown in the above table.

For mass group, size class and fixture, confirm the table of next page.

NOTE:

(2)

YES

X

R1, R2

F2X, F2, F3

@

YES

YES·

X

R1, R2

F2X, F2, F3

For the Installation suitability of child restraint systems of Taiwan models, refer to "For Taiwan" in the "SUPPLEMENT' section.

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If your child restraint system has no size class (or if you cannot find information in the following table),

refer to the child restraint system suitability information for the vehicle or ask the retailer of your child seat.

Mass group Size class

F

0

G

(up to 10 kg)

E

O+

D

(up to 13kg)

C

D

C

I

8

(9kg to 18kg)

81

A

II

X

(15kg to 25kg)

Ill

X

(22kg to 36kg)

Key of letters to be inserted in the above table

X = There is no fixture for this mass group.

NOTE:

Fixture

Description

L1

Left Lateral facing position Child Restraint Systems (carry-cot)

L2

Right Lateral facing position Child Restraint Systems (carry-cot)

R1 Rear-facing seat

. R1 Rear-facing seat

R2

Reduced-Size rear-facing toddler Child Restraint Systems

R3 Full-Size rear-facing toddler Child Restraint Systems

R2

Reduced-Size rear-facing toddler Child Restraint Systems

R3

Full-Size rear-facing toddler Child Restraint Systems

F2

Reduced-Height front-facing toddler Child Restraint Systems

F2X

Reduced-Height front-facing toddler Child Restraint Systems

F3

Full-Height front-facing toddler Child Restraint Systems

X

-

X -

For the Installation suitability of child restraint systems of Taiwan models, refer to "For Taiwan" in the "SUPPLEMENT" section.

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FOR SAFE DRIVING

Installation suitability of SUZUKI recommendation child restraint systems (for the vehicle with airbag deactivation switch)

Recommendation of

Mass group

Child restraint system (#A)

0,0+

Britax Romer Baby-Safe i-Size

(up to 13kg)

I

Britax Romer Duo Plus

(9kg to 18kg)

11, Ill

Britax Romer Kid Fix XP

(15kg to 36kg)

Key of letters to be inserted in the above table

YES =It is suitable for this seating position

NO = II is not suitable for this seating position

#1: Only belted.

Seating position

G)

Front

(2)

Passenger

airbag is airbag is

activated

deactivated

NO

YES (#1) YES (#1)

NO

YES (#1) YES

NO

YES (#1)

YES

#A: These child restraint systems are SUZUKI Genuine Accessory, refer to the accessories catalog.

However, there are countries which do not sell this child restraint system.

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@

YES (#1)

YES

Child restraint systems suitability for

each seat position (for the vehicle with-

out airbag deactivation switch)

The above illustration shows Left hand

drive vehicle.

NOTE:

Seat position number of G), @ and @ is

same as Left hand drive vehicle for Right

hand drive vehicle.

G) Front passenger's seat

@ Rear seat right side

@ Rear seat left side

G)

(#1, #2, #3)

(#2, #3)

@

(#2, #3)

(gJ

(g)@

[g)~l~

It is suitable for univer-

sal category of child

restraint system fixed

with the vehicle seat

belt.

It is suitable for i-Size

and ISOFIX child

restraint system.

This seat is equipped

with Top tether anchor-

age point.

Never use a rear-fac-

ing child restraint sys-

tem on the passenger

seat.

FOR SAFE DRIVING

#1: Move the front seat fully rearward.

#2: When you install a forward-facing

child restraint, if there is a gap or

space between the child restraint

and the seatback, adjust the seat-

back angle in order to install the

child restraint system properly.

#3: If the head restraint interferes with

the child restratint system, adjust

the height of the head restraint or

remove it, as necessary.

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FOR SAFE DRIVING

Detailed information for child restraint system (for the vehicle without airbag deactivation switch)

Seat position number

Seating position suitable for universal belted

(YES/NO)

· i-Size seating position

(YES/NO)

Seating position suitable for lateral fixture

(L 1 /L2)

Suitable rear-facing fixture

(R1/R2/R3)

Suitable front-facing fixture

(F2X/F2/F3)

Key of letters to be inserted in the above table

YES =Suitable for this seating position

NO = Not suitable for this seating position

X =ISOFIX position is not suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems in this fixture.

CD

YES (#1)

NO

ISOFIX child restraint systems are divided into different mass group, size class and fixture.

The child restraint system can be used in the seating positions for fixture shown in the above table.

For mass group, size class and fixture, confirm the table of next page.

#1: When installing the child restraint systems, only a front-facing fixture is suitable.

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Seating position

@

YES

X

R1, R2

F2X, F2, F3

@

YES

X

R1, R2

F2X, F2, F3

FOR SAFE DRIVING

If your child restraint system has no size class (or if you cannot find information in the following table),

refer to the child restraint system suitability information for the vehicle or ask the retailer of your child seat.

Mass group

Size class

F

0

G

(upto 10kg)

E

O+

D

(up to 13kg)

C

D

C

I

B

(9kg to 18kg)

B1

A

II

X

(15kg to 25kg)

Ill

X

(22kg to 36kg)

Key of letters to be inserted in the above table

X; There is no fixture for this mass group.

Fixture

Description

L1 Left Lateral facing position Child Restraint Systems (carry-cot)

L2 Right Lateral facing position Child Restraint Systems (carry-cot)

R1

Rear-facing seat

R1

Rear-facing seat

R2 Reduced-Size rear-facing toddler Child Restraint Systems

R3 Full-Size rear-facing toddler Child Restraint Systems

R2 Reduced-Size rear-facing toddler Child Restraint Systems

R3

Full-Size rear-facing toddler Child Restraint Systems

F2

Reduced-Height front-facing toddler Child Restraint Systems

F2X

Reduced-Height front-facing toddler Child Restraint Systems

F3 Full-Height front-facing toddler Child Restraint Systems

X

-

X

-

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FOR SAFE DRIVING

Installation suitability of SUZUKI recommendation child restraint systems (for the vehicle without airbag deactivation switch)

Recommendation of

Mass group

Child restraint system (#A)

0,0+

Britax Romer Baby-Safe i-Size

(up to 13kg)

I

Britax Romer Duo Plus

(9kg to 18kg)

II, II I

Britax Romer KidFix XP

(15kg to 36kg)

Key of letters to be inserted in the above table

YES =II is suitable for this seating position

NO = It is not suitable for this seating position

#1: Only belted.

G)

NO

YES (#1)

#A: These child restraint systems are SUZUKI Genuine Accessory, refer to the accessories catalog.

However, there are countries which do not sell this child restraint system.

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Seating position

(2)

@

YES (#1) YES (#1)

YES YES

Approval mark to meet child

restraint system regulation for UN

R44 / R129 regulation

The following mark is shown on the child

restraint system to meet the regulation of

UN R44 / R129 for the child restraint sys-

tem.

ECE R44/04

(1)

ECE R129

Universal

(2)

i-Size

(3)

-18kg Y

(5)

40cm • 70cm I:!. 24kg

(4)

@

(6)

@

********

(7)

********

78RB01010

(1) Regulation number

(2) Suitability for child restraint system

category

(3) Weight range of the applicable child

who is applicable for this approval

mark as shown in the mark

(4) Height range and weight range of the

applicable child who is applicable for

this approval mark in the mark

(5) Specification of appliance

(6) Country code which approved child

restraint system

(7) Approval number of child restraint seat

This approval mark is a representative

example.

NOTE:

UN R44 I R129 means the international

regulation for the child restraint system.

"EGE" is shown on the mark in the illus-

tration for the child restraint system. This

"EGE" mark is the same as "UN".

FOR SAFE DRIVING

Installation with lap-shoulder seat

belts

A CAUTION

If your vehicle is equipped with the

head restraint, adjust the height of

the head restraint or remove it for fit-

ting the child restraint, as necessary.

However, if a booster cushion not

equipped with the head restraint is

fitted, the head restraint should not

be removed. If the head restraint is

removed for fitting the child restraint,

you need to install it again after

removing the child restraint.

If the child restraint is fitted improp-

erly, a child sitting in it could be

injured in a collision.

NOTE:

Stow the removed head restraint in the lug-

gage compartment so it will not cause

inconvenience to the occupants.

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FOR SAFE DRIVING

ELR type belt

80JC021

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(For models with front passenger airbag

deactivation system)

Whenever possible, SUZUKI recom-

mends that child restraint systems be

installed on . th_e rear seat. According to·

accident stat1st1cs, children are safer when

~roperly restrained in rear seating posi-

tions than in front seating positions.

• If you must install the child restraint sys-

tem on the front passenger's seat follow

instructions below. '

- D_eactivate the front passenger's front

airbag by the front passenger airbag

d~activation system (if equipped).

- Slide the seat to the most rear position

by the seat position adjustment lever.

- If there is a gap or space between the

child restraint and the seatback, adjust

the seatback angle in order to install

the child restraint system properly.

Install your child restraint system accord-

ing to the instructions provided by the child

restraint system manufacturer.

Check that the seat belt is securely

latched.

Move the child restraint system in all direc-

tions to check that it is securely installed.

When you put your child in the child

restraint system, appropriately slide the

front seat forward not to touch a part of

your child's body.

Installation with ISOFIX type

anchorages

78RB02020

Your vehicle is equipped with the lower

anchorages in the rear seat outboard seat-

ing positions for securing a ISOFIX type of

child restraints with the connecting bars.

The lower anchorages are located where

the rear of the seat cushion meets the bot-

tom of the seatback.

A WARNING

Install the ISOFIX type of child

restraint(s) in the only outboard seat-

ing positions, not in the central posi-

tion for the rear seat.

Install the ISOFIX type child restraint sys-

tem according to the instructions provided

by the child restraint system manufacturer.

After installation, try moving the child

restraint system in all directions especially

forward to check that connecting bars are

securely latched to the anchorages.

84MM00252

Your vehicle is equipped with the top tether

anchorages. Use the top tether strap of the

child restraint according to the instructions

provided by the child restraint system man-

ufacturer.

Here is a general instruction:

A CAUTION

If your vehicle is equipped with the

head restraint, adjust the height of

the rear head restraint or remove it

for fitting the child restraint, as nec-

essary. However, if a booster cushion

not equipped with the head restraint

is fitted, the head restraint should not

be removed. If the head restraint is

removed for fitting the child restraint,

you need to install it again after

removing the child restraint.

If the child restraint is fitted improp-

erly, a child sitting in it could be

injured in a collision.

NOTE:

Stow the removed head restraint in the lug-

gage comparlment so it will not cause

inconvenience to the occupants.

FOR SAFE DRIVING

78F114

1) Place the child restraint in the rear seat,

inserting the connecting bars to the

anchorages between the seat cushion

and the seatback.

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FOR SAFE DRIVING

68LM268

2) Use your hands to carefully align the

connecting bar tips with the anchor-

ages. Take care not to pinch your fin-

gers.

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54G184

3) Push the child restraint toward the anchor-

ages so that the connecting bar tips are

partially hooked to the anchorages. Use

your hands to confirm the position.

54G185

4) Grasp the front of the child restraint and

push the child restraint forcefully to

latch the connecting bars. Check that

they are securely latched by trying to

move the child restraint system in all

directions, especially forward.

5) Attach the top tether strap referring to

"Installation of child restraint with top

tether" section.

When you put your child in the child

restraint system, appropriately slide the

front seat forward not to touch a part of

your child's body.

NOTICE

When installing a child restraint sys-

tem to the rear seat, adjust the front

seat position so that the front seat

does not interfere with the child

restraint system.

Installation of child restraint with

top tether

78RB02021

Some child restraint systems require the

use of a top tether strap. Top tether anchor-

age brackets are provided in your vehicle at

the locations shown in the illustrations.

The number of the top tether anchorage

brackets provided in your vehicle depends

on the vehicle specification. Install the child

restraint system as follows:

1) Secure the child restraint on the rear

seat using the procedure described

above for securing a restraint system

that does not require a top tether strap.

2) Hook the top tether strap to the top

tether anchorage bracket and tighten

the top tether strap according to the

instructions provided by the child

restraint system manufacturer. Attach

the top tether strap to the correspond-

ing top tether anchorage bracket

located directly behind the child

restraint. Do not attach the top tether

strap to the luggage restraint loops (if

equipped).

A WARNING

Do not attach the child restraint top

tether strap to the luggage restraint

loops (if equipped). Incorrectly

attached top tether strap will reduce

the intended effectiveness of the

child restraint system.

FOR SAFE DRIVING

52RS20431

3) When routing the top tether strap, pass

the top tether strap as shown in the

illustration. (Refer to "Head restraints"

section for details on how to adjust the

height of head restraint or remove it.)

4) Check that cargo does not interfere

with routing of the top tether strap.

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FOR SAFE DRIVING

NOTICE

When installing a child restraint sys-

tem to the rear seat, adjust the front

seat position so that the front seat

does not interfere with the child

restraint system.

NOTE:

For Australian models, refer to "For Austra-

lia" in the "SUPPLEMENT" section.

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Seat belt pretensioner system

A WARNING

This section describes your SUZUKI

vehicle's seat belt pretensioner sys-

tem. Read and follow all these

instructions carefully to minimize

your risk of severe injury or death.

To determine if your vehicle is equipped

with a seat belt pretensioner system at the

front or rear seating positions, check the

label on the seat belt at the bottom part. If

the letters "p" and/or "PRE" appear as illus-

trated, your vehicle is equipped with the

seat belt pretensioner system. You can use

the pretensioner seat belts in the same

manner as ordinary seat belts.

Read this section and "Supplemental

restraint system (airbags)" section to learn

more about the pretensioner system.

The seat belt pretensioner system works

with the supplemental restraint system (air-

bags). The crash sensors and the elec-

tronic controller of the airbag system also

control the seat belt pretensioners. The

pretensioners are triggered only when

there is a frontal or side collision severe

enough to trigger the airbags and the seat

belts are fastened. For precautions and

general information including servicing the

pretensioner system, refer to "Supplemen-

tal restraint system (airbags)" section in

addition to this "Seat belt pretensioner sys-

tem" section, and follow all those precau-

tions.

The pretensioner is located in each front

seat belt retractor and each rear seat belt

retractor in outboard seating position. The

pretensioner tightens the seat belt so the

belt fits the occupant's body more snugly in

the event of a frontal or side collision. The

retractors will remain locked after the pre-

tensioners are activated. Upon activation,

some noise will occur and some smoke

may be released. These conditions are not

harmful and do not indicate a fire in the

vehicle.

The driver and all passengers must be

properly restrained by fastening seat belts

at all times, whether or not a pretensioner

is equipped at their seating position, to

minimize the risk of severe injury or death

in the event of a collision.

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

not lean forward or sideways. Adjust the

belt so the lap portion of the belt is worn

low across the pelvis, not across the waist.

Please refer to "Seat adjustment" section

and the instructions and precautions about

the seat belts in this "Seat belts and child

restraint systems" section for details on

proper seat and seat belt adjustments.

Please note that the pretensioners along

with the airbags will activate in severe fron-

tal or side collisions. They are not

designed to activate in rear impacts, roll-

overs, or minor frontal side collisions. The

pretensioners can be activated only once.

If the pretensioners are activated (that is, if

the airbags are activated), have the pre-

tensioner system serviced by a SUZUKI

dealer as soon as possible.

FOR SAFE DRIVING

If AIRBAG light on the instrument cluster

does not blink or come on briefiy when the

ignition switch is turned to "ON" position,

stays on for more than 1 O seconds, or

comes on while driving, the pretensioner

system or the airbag system may not work

properly. Have both systems inspected by

a SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible.

Service on or around the pretensioner sys-

tem components or wiring must be per-

formed only by a SUZUKI dealer who is

specially trained. Improper service could

result in unintended activation of preten-

sioners or could render the pretensioner

inoperative. Either of these two conditions

may result in personal injury.

To prevent damage or unintended activa-

tion of the pretensioners, check that the

lead-acid battery is disconnected and the

ignition switch has been in "LOCK" position

for at least 90 seconds before performing

any electrical service work on your

SUZUKI vehicle.

Do not touch pretensioner system compo-

nents or wiring. The wires are wrapped

with yellow tape or yellow tubing, and the

couplers are yellow. When scrapping your

SUZUKI vehicle, ask a SUZUKI dealer,

body repair shop, or scrap yard for assis-

tance.

1-34

FOR SAFE DRIVING

Supplemental restraint

system (airbags)

,A. WARNING

This section describes the protection

provided by your SUZUKI vehicle's

supplemental restraint system (air-

bags). Read and follow all instruc-

tions carefully to minimize your risk

of severe injury or death in the event

of a collision.

Your vehicle is equipped with a supple-

mental restraint system consisting of the

following components in addition to a lap-

shoulder belt at each seating position.

(1) Forward crash sensor

(2) Side crash sensor (if equipped)

(3) Driver's front airbag module

(4) Side curtain airbag module

(if equipped)

(5) Front passenger's front airbag

module

(6) Side airbag module (if equipped)

(7) Front seat belt pretensioners

(if equipped)

(8) Rear seat belt pretensioners

(if equipped)

(9) Airbag controller

1-35

2 3

9

6

7

4 5

2 4

6 8

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2

78RB02022

A. WARNING

An airbag supplements or adds to the

collision protection offered by seat

belts. The driver and all passengers

must be properly restrained by fas-

tening seat belts at all times, whether

or not an airbag is mounted at their

seating position, to minimize the risk

of severe injury or death in the event

of a collision.

AIRBAG light

63J030

If AIRBAG light on the instrument cluster

does not blink or come on when the igni-

tion switch is first turned to "ON" position.

or AIRBAG light stays on, or comes on

while driving, the airbag system (or the

seat belt pretensioner system) may not

work properly. Have the airbag system

inspected by a SUZUKI dealer as soon as

possible.

Airbag symbol meaning

A

Dll

AIRBAG

®

@t\

72M00150

You may find this label on the sun visor.

A. WARNING

NEVER use a rearward facing child

restraint on a seat protected by an

ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH

or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD

can occur.

FOR SAFE DRIVING

NOTE:

For the label of Australia models, refer to

"For Australia" in the "SUPPLEMENT"

section.

For the label of GCC Countries' models,

refer to "For GCC Countries" in the

"SUPPLEMENT" section.

For the label of Taiwan models, refer to

"For Taiwan" in the "SUPPLEMENT"

section.

For the label of Thailand models, refer to

"For Thailand" in the "SUPPLEMENT"

section.

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FOR SAFE DRIVING

Front airbags

63J259

Front airbags are designed to infiate in

severe frontal collisions when the ignition

switch is in "ON" position.

NOTE:

In a frontal angle collision, the side airbags

and side cwtain airbags may inflate.

Front airbags are not designed to infiate in

rear impacts, side impacts, rollovers or

minor frontal collisions, since they would

offer no protection in those types of acci-

dents. Since an airbag deploys only one

time during an accident, seat belts are

needed to restrain occupants from further

movements during the accident.

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Therefore, an airbag is not a substitute for Front passenger's front airbag

seat belts. To maximize your protection,

always fasten your seat belts. Be aware

that no system can prevent all possible

injuries that may occur in an accident.

Driver's front airbag

D

SRS AIRBAG

78RB02023

SRS AIRBAG

78RB02024

The driver's front airbag is located behind

the canter pad of the steering wheel and

the front passenger's front airbag is

located behind the passenger's side of the

dashboard.

The words "SRS AIRBAG" are melded into

the airbag covers to identify the location of

the airbags.

A WARNING

If the airbag stored place is damaged

or cracked, the airbag system may

not work properly, which could result

in serious injury in the event of a col-

lision. Have your vehicle inspected

by a SUZUKI dealer.

58MS030

.A WARNING

(Vehicle without the front passenger

airbag deactivation system)

Do not install a rear-facing child

restraint in the front passenger's

seat. If the passenger's front airbag

inflates, a child in a rear-facing child

restraint could be killed or severely

injured. The back of a rear-facing

child restraint would be too close to

the inflating airbag.

Conditions of front airbags may inflate

.A WARNING

(Vehicle with the front passenger air-

bag deactivation system)

When using child restraint system on

the front passenger's seat, the front

passenger's airbag system must be

deactivated; otherwise deployment of

the front passenger's airbag could

result in the death or serious injury of

the child.

Refer to "Seat belts and child restraint sys-

tems" section for details on securing your

child .

FOR SAFE DRIVING

Conditions of front airbags deployment

(inflation)

80J097

Frontal collision with a fixed wall that

does not move or deform at more than

about 25 km/h (15 mph)

80J098E

Strong impact equivalent to frontal colli-

sion such as above at left and right

angles of about 30 degrees (1) or less

from the front of your vehicle

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FOR SAFE DRIVING

Receiving a strong impact to the lower

body of your vehicle, the front airbags may

infiate.

80J099

• Hitting a curb or medial strip

80J100E

• Falling into a deep hole or ditch

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80J101

• Landing hard or falling

Front airbags may not inflate

The front airbags may not infiate when a

strong impact has not occurred since the

collision object was easy to be deformed

or moved, or the crashed portion of your

vehicle was easy to be deformed.

Also, front airbags may not inflate in many

cases when the collision angle is greater

than about 30 degrees at left and right

angles from the front of your vehicle.

80J102

Frontal collision to a stopped vehicle at

less than about 50 km/h (30 mph)

80J103

Collision that the front of your vehicle

goes under the bed of a truck etc.

80J104

Collision with a utility pole or stumpage

80J105E

Collision with a fixed wall or guardrail at

left and right angles of greater than

about 30 degrees (1) from the front of

your vehicle

80J106

Frontal collision with a fixed wall that

FOR SAFE DRIVING

Front airbags do not inflate

Front airbags do not infiate in rear impacts,

side impacts or rollovers, etc. However,

these might inflate in a strong impact.

80J120

• Impact from the rear

80J119

does not move or deform at less than • Impact from the side

about 25 km/h (15 mph)

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FOR SAFE DRIVING

80J110

• Vehicle rollover

NOTE:

For vehicle equipped with the "Emergency

road assistance - global navigation satellite

system (ERA-GLONASS)", refer to "Emer-

gency Road Assistance - Global Naviga-

tion Satellite System (ERA-GLONASS)" in

"For Russia and other countries adopting

ERA-GLONASS" in the "SUPPLEMENT"

section for further information.

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Side airbags and side curtain air-

bags

68KM090

Side airbags and side curtain airbags are

designed to inflate in severe side impact

collisions when the ignition switch is in

"ON" position.

Side airbags and side curtain airbags are

not designed to inflate in frontal or rear col-

lisions, rollovers or minor side collisions,

since they would offer no protection in

those types of accidents. Only the side air-

bag and side curtain airbag on the side of

the vehicle that is struck will inflate. How-

ever, in a frontal angle collision, the side

airbags and side curtain airbags may

inflate. Since an airbag deploys only one

time during an accident, seat belts are

needed to restrain occupants from further

movements during the accident.

Therefore, an airbag is not a substitute for

seat belts. To maximize your protection,

always fasten your seat belts. Be aware

that no system can prevent all possible

injuries that may occur in an accident.

Side airbags

78RB02025

Side airbags are located in the part of the

front seatbacks closest to the doors. The

"SRS AIRBAG" labels are attached to the

seatbacks to identify the location of the

side airbags.

Side curtain airbags

SRS AIRBAG

78RB02026

Side curtain airbags are located in the roof

lining. The words "SRS AIRBAG" are

melded into the pillar to identify the loca-

tion of the side curtain airbags.

A WARNING

If the airbag stored place is damaged

or cracked, the airbag system may

not work properly, which could result

in serious injury in the event of a col-

lision. Have your vehicle inspected

by a SUZUKI dealer.

Conditions of side airbags and side cur-

tain airbags deployment (inflation)

80J119

Impacts from the side at about a right

angle by a general passenger car to your

vehicle at more than about 30 km/h (19

mph) or in a greater impact

Side airbags and side curtain airbags

may inflate in a strong impact

Side airbags and side curtain airbags may

inflate even in a frontal collision, if there is

a strong impact to the lateral direction.

• Frontal collision

FOR SAFE DRIVING

52RM20730

• Hitting a curb or bump

80J100E

• Falling into a deep hole or ditch

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FOR SAFE DRIVING

80J101

• Landing hard or falling

1-43

Side airbags and side curtain airbags

may not inflate

=

80J121

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80J122

Impact from the side to the vehicle body

other than the passenger compartment

80J123

Impact from the side at an oblique angle

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fr.

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80J124

Impact from the side by a high hood

vehicle

80J125

Impact from the side by a motorcycle or

bicycle

80J126

Collision with a utility pole or stumpage

FOR SAFE DRIVING

Side airbags and side curtain airbags

do not inflate How the system works

80J120

• Impact from the rear

80J110

• Vehicle rollover

In a frontal collision, the crash sensors will

detect rapid deceleration, and if the con-

troller judges that the deceleration rep-

resents a severe frontal collision, the

controller will trigger the infiators. If your

vehicle is equipped with side airbags and

side curtain airbags, crash sensors will

detect a side collision, and if the controller

judges that the side collision is severe

enough, it will trigger the side airbag and

side curtain airbag infiators. The infiators

inflate the appropriate airbags with nitro-

gen or argon gas. The infiated airbags pro-

vide a cushion for your head (front airbags

and side curtain airbags only) and upper

body. The airbag inflates and defiates so

quickly that you may not even realize that it

has activated. The airbag will neither hin-

der your view nor make it harder to exit the

vehicle.

Airbags must infiate quickly and forcefully

in order to reduce the chance of serious or

fatal injuries. However, an unavoidable

consequence of the quick infiation is that

the airbag may irritate bare skin, such as

the facial area against a front airbag. Wash

off any residue as soon as possible to pre-

vent skin irritation. Also, upon inflation, a

loud noise will occur and some powder

and smoke will be released. These condi-

tions are not harmful and do not indicate a

fire in the vehicle. Be aware, however, that

some airbag components may be hot for a

while after infiation.

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FOR SAFE DRIVING

A seat belt helps keep you in the proper

po_sition for maximum protection when an

airbag infiates. Adjust your seat as far

back as possible while still maintaining

control of the vehicle. Sit fully back in your

seat; sit up straight; do not lean over the

steering wheel or dashboard. Front occu-

pants should not lean on or sleep against

the door. Refer to "Seat adjustment" sec-

tion and "Seat belts and child restraint sys-

tems" section in this section for details on

proper seat and seat belt adjustments.

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A WARNING

• The driver should not lean over the

steering wheel. The front passen-

ger should not rest his or her body

against the dashboard, or other-

wise get too close to the dash-

board. For vehicles with side

airbags and side curtain airbag,

occupants should not lean on or

sleep against the door. In these sit-

uations, the out-of-position occu-

pant would be too close to an

inflating airbag, and may suffer

severe injury.

• Do not attach any objects to, or

place any objects over, the steering

wheel or dashboard. Do not place

any objects between the airbag and

the driver or front passenger.

These objects may interfere with

airbag operation or may be pro-

pelled by the airbag in the event of

a collision. Also, these objects may

move when you start moving vehi-

cle or while vehicle is moving, they

may interfere with driver's view or

safe driving. In each conditions

may cause severe injury.

(Continued)

A WARNING

(Continued)

For vehicles with side airbags, do

not use non-genuine seat covers

on the front seats, because non-

genuine seat covers may obstruct

the inflation of side airbags. Suzuki

highly recommends Suzuki-genu-

ine seat covers to be used when

covering the front seats of such

vehicles with side airbags. Also,

near the door, do not place cup

holders, hangers or any other

objects and do not lean an

umbrella, as these objects could be

propelled by the airbag in the event

of a collision. Either of these condi-

tions may cause severe injury.

Do not strike or apply significant

levels of impact to the airbag com-

ponent areas. It can cause the air-

bags to malfunction.

Even though your vehicle is moderately

damaged by a collision, it may not be

severe enough to trigger front, side or side

curtain airbags to inflate. If your vehicle

sustains any front-end or side damage,

have the airbag system inspected by a

SUZUKI dealer to ensure that ii works

properly.

Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic

module which records information about

the airbag system if the airbags deploy in a

collision. The module records information

about overall system status, and which

sensors activated the deployment, and for

a certain vehicle only, whether the driver's

seat belt was in use.

Servicing the airbag system

If the airbags inflate, have the airbags and

related components replaced by a SUZUKI

dealer as soon as possible.

If your vehicle ever gets in deep water and

the driver's floor is submerged, the airbag

controller could be damaged. If this hap-

pens, ask a SUZUKI dealer to check the

airbag system as soon as possible.

FOR SAFE DRIVING

Special procedures are required for servic-

ing or replacing an airbag. For that reason,

only a SUZUKI dealer should be allowed to

service or replace your airbags. Remind

anyone who services your SUZUKI vehicle

that it has airbags.

Service on or around airbag components

or wiring must be performed only by a

SUZUKI dealer. Improper service could

result in unintended airbag deployment or

could render the airbag inoperative. Either

of these two conditions may result in

severe injury.

To prevent damage or unintended inflation

of the airbag system, check that the lead-

acid battery is disconnected and the igni-

tion switch has been in "LOCK" position for

at least 90 seconds before performing any

electrical service work on your SUZUKI

vehicle. Do not touch airbag system com-

ponents or wires. The wires are wrapped

with yellow tape or yellow tubing, and the

couplers are yellow for easy identification.

Scrapping a vehicle that has an uninflated

airbag can be hazardous. Ask a SUZUKI

dealer, body repair shop or scrap yard for

help with disposal.

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FOR SAFE DRIVING

Front passenger airbag deactiva-

tion system (if equipped)

(2)

78RB02027

The front passenger's front airbag system

must be deactivated if a child restraint sys-

tem is to be installed on the front passen-

ger's seat.

When the ignition switch is turned to "ON"

position, "PASSENGER AIRBAG ON" indi-

cator (1) or "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF"

indicator (2) shows whether the front pas-

senger's airbag system is activated or

deactivated.

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When the front passenger's airbag system

is activated, both "PASSENGER AIRBAG

ON" indicator (1) and "PASSENGER AIR-

BAG OFF" indicator (2) come on for a few

seconds and then go out.

After that, only "PASSENGER AIRBAG

ON" indicator (1) comes on for about 1

minute and then goes out.

When the front passenger's airbag system

is deactivated, both "PASSENGER AIR-

BAG ON" indicator (1) and "PASSENGER

AIRBAG OFF" indicator (2) come on for a

few seconds and then go out.

After that, only "PASSENGER AIRBAG

OFF" indicator (2) comes on.

When you activate or deactivate the front

passenger's airbag system, check which

indicator is on before starting the engine.

Side airbags, side curtain airbags and seat

belt pretensioners are not connected to the

airbag deactivation system. Even if the

front passenger's airbag system is deacti-

vated, side airbags, side curtain airbags

and seat belt pretensioners are still acti-

vated.

58MS030

.A WARNING

When using child restraint system on

the front passenger's seat, the front

passenger's airbag system must be

deactivated; otherwise deployment of

the front passenger's airbag could

result in the death or serious injury of

the child.

.A WARNING

Check that the front passenger's air-

bag system is activated and "PAS-

SENGER AIRBAG ON" indicator (1) is

on whenever there is no child

restraint installed on the front pas-

senger's seat.

According to accident statistics, children

are safer when properly restrained in rear

seating positions than front seating posi-

tions. Whenever possible, SUZUKI recom-

mends that child restraint systems be

installed on the rear seat.

Airbag deactivation switch

78RB02028

The airbag deactivation switch (3) is

installed only for use when a rear-facing

child restraint system or infant restraint

system is installed in the front passenger's

seat. The switch is located on the lateral

face of the passenger's side of the instru-

ment panel.

To deactivate the front passenger's airbag

system, follow the instructions below

before starting the engine.

1) Check that the ignition switch is in

"LOCK" position.

2) Insert the key into the airbag deactiva-

tion switch (3), then push and turn the

key to "OFF" (airbag off) position, and

pull out the key.

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

tion. Both indicators come on for a few

seconds and then go out.

After that, only "PASSENGER AIRBAG

OFF" indicator (2) comes on to remind

you that the front passenger's airbag

system is deactivated.

FOR SAFE DRIVING

To activate the front passenger's airbag

system, follow the instructions below

before starting the engine.

1) Check that the ignition switch is in

"LOCK" position.

2) Insert the key into the airbag deactiva-

tion switch (3), then push and turn the

key to "ON" (airbag on) position, and

pull out the key.

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

tion. Both indicators come on for a few

seconds and then go out.

After that, only "PASSENGER AIRBAG

ON" indicator (1) comes on for about 1

minute and then goes out to remind you

that the front passenger's airbag sys-

tem is activated.

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.FOR SAFE DRIVING

Exhaust gas warning

52D334

A WARNING

Avoid breathing exhaust gases.

Exhaust gases contain carbon mon-

oxide, a potentially lethal gas that is

colorless and odorless. Since carbon

monoxide is difficult to detect by

itself, take the following precautions

to help prevent carbon monoxide

from entering your vehicle.

• Do not leave the engine running in

garages or other confined areas.

(Continued)

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A WARNING

(Continued)

• Do not park with the engine run-

ning for a long period of time, even

i~ an open area. If it is necessary to

s,t for a short time in a parked vehi-

cle with the engine running, check

that the air intake selector is set to

"FRESH AIR" and the blower is at

high speed.

• Avoid operating the vehicle with

the tailgate or trunk open. If it is

necessary to do so, check that the

sunroof (if equipped) and all win-

dows are closed, and the blower is

at high speed with the air intake

selector set to "FRESH AIR".

To allow proper operation of your

vehicle's ventilation system, keep

the air inlet grill in front of the wind-

shield clear of snow, leaves or

other obstructions at all times.

• Keep the exhaust tailpipe area clear

of snow and other material to help

reduce the buildup of exhaust

gases under the vehicle. This is

particularly important when parked

in blizzard conditions.

Have the exhaust system inspected

periodically for damage and leak-

age. Any damage or leakage

should be repaired immediately.

FOR SAFE DRIVING for Your Suzuki Jimny SUV Fourth Generation (2018-2026)

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