Get OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Guide for Suzuki Jimny SUV Fourth Generation (2018-2026)

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

Daily inspection checklist .................................................. 3-1

Engine oil consumption ..................................................... 3-2

Ignition switch ..................................................................... 3-2 -

Parking brake lever ............................................................. 3-5

Pedal ..................................................................................... 3-6

Starting engine .................................................................... 3-7

Using transmission ............................................................. 3-8

Gearshift indicator (if equipped) ........................................ 3-13

Transfer lever ...................................................................... 3-16

Cruise control (if equipped) ............................................... 3-22

Speed limiter (if equipped) ................................................. 3-25

SUZUKI SAFETY SUPPORT (if equipped) ......................... 3-27

Emergency stop signal (ESS) (if equipped) ...................... 3-52

Braking ................................................................................. 3-53

Electronic stability program (ESP®) .................................. 3-55

Tyre pressure monitoring system

(TPMS) (if equipped) ........................................................... 3-63

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

Daily inspection checklist

Before driving

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1) Check that windows, mirrors, lights and

reflectors are clean and unobstructed.

2) Visually check the tyres for the follow-

ing points:

- the depth of the tread groove

- abnormal wear, cracks and damage

- loose wheel nuts

- existence of foreign material such as

nails, stones, etc.

Refer to "Tyres" in "INSPECTION AND

MAINTENANCE" section for details.

3) Look for fluid and oil leakage.

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NOTE:

It is normal for water to drip from the air

conditioning system while and after use.

4) Check that the hood is fully closed and

latched.

5) Check the headlights, turn signal lights,

brake lights and horn for proper opera-

tion.

6) Adjust the seat and head restraint.

7) Check the brake pedal and the parking

brake lever.

8) Adjust the mirrors.

9) Check that you and all passengers

have properly fastened by the seat

belts.

1 0)Check that all warning lights come on

as the ignition switch is turned to "ON"

position.

11 )Check all gauges.

12)Check that the brake system warning

light turns off when the parking brake is

released.

Once a week, or each time you fill your fuel

tank, perform the following under-hood

checks:

1) Engine oil level

2) Coolant level

3) Brake fluid level

4) Battery fluid (acid) level

5) Windshield washer fluid level

6) Hood latch operation

Pull the hood release handle inside the

vehicle. Check that you cannot open .

the hood further without releasing the

secondary latch. Close the hood

securely after checking for proper latch

operation. See the item "All latches,

hinges and locks" of "Chassis, body

and others" in "Maintenance schedule"

in "INSPECTION AND MAINTE-

NANCE" section for lubrication sched-

ule.

A WARNING

Check that the hood is fully closed

and latched before driving. If it is not,

it can fly up unexpectedly during

driving, obstructing your view and

resulting in an accident.

Once a month, or each time you fill your

fuel tank, check the tyre pressure using a

tyre pressure gauge. Also check the tyre

pressure of the spare tyre.

Engine oil consumption

It is normal for the engine to consume

some engine oil during normal vehicle

operation.

The amount of engine oil consumption

depends on viscosity and quality of the oil

and your driving conditions.

More oil is consumed during high-speed

driving and when there is frequent acceler-

ation and deceleration. Under high loads,

your engine also will consume more oil.

A new engine also consumes more oil,

since its pistons, piston rings and cylinder

walls have not yet become conditioned.

New engines reach the normal level of oil

consumption only after approximately

5000 km (3000 miles) driving.

Oil consumption:

Max. 1.0 L per 1000 km

(1 Qt. per 600 miles)

When judging the amount of oil consump-

tion, note that the oil may become diluted

and it is difficult to judge the accurate oil

level.

As an example, if a vehicle is used for

repeated short trips, and consumes a nor-

mal amount of oil, the dipstick may not

show any drop in the oil level at all, even

after 1000 km (600 miles) or more of driv-

ing. This is because the oil gradually

becomes diluted with fuel or moisture,

making it appear that the oil level has not

changed.

You should also be aware that the diluting

ingredients evaporate out when the vehicle

is subsequently driven at high speeds,

such as on an expressway, making it

appear that oil is excessively consumed

after high-speed driving.

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Ignition switch

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A WARNING

To avoid possible injury, do not oper-

ate controls by reaching through the

steering wheel.

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The ignition switch has the following four

positions:

LOCK

This is the normal parking position. It is the

only position in which the key can be

removed.

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Manual transmission

Turn to "LOCK"

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Manual transmission vehicles

You must push in the key to turn it to

"LOCK" position. It locks the ignition, and

prevents normal use of the steering

wheel after the key is removed.

Automatic transmission vehicles

The gearshift lever must be in "P" (Park)

position to turn the key to "LOCK" posi-

tion. It locks the ignition and prevents

normal use of the steering wheel and

gearshift lever.

To release the steering lock, insert the key

and turn it clockwise to one of the other

positions. If you have trouble turning the

key to unlock the steering wheel, try turn-

ing the steering wheel slightly to the right

or left while turning the key.

ACC

Accessories such as the radio can oper-

ate, but the engine is off.

ON

This is the normal operating position. All

electrical systems are on.

START

This is the position for starting the engine

using the starter motor. The key should be

released from this position as soon as the

engine starts.

Ignition key reminder

A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind

you to remove the ignition key if it is in the

ignition switch when the driver's door is

opened.

A. WARNING

Never return the ignition switch to

"LOCK" position and remove the

ignition key while the vehicle is

moving. The steering wheel will

lock and you will not be able to

steer the vehicle.

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A. WARNING

(Continued)

Always return the ignition switch to

"LOCK" position and remove the

ignition key when leaving the vehi-

cle even only for a short time. Also

do not leave children alone in a

parked vehicle. Unattended chil-

dren may be able to start the vehi-

cle or shift the transmission into

neutral, which could result in an

accident. There is also a danger

that children may injure them-

selves by playing with the power

windows or other moving features

of the vehicle. In addition, heat

build-up or extremely cold tem-

peratures inside the vehicle can be

fatal to children.

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NOTICE

For protection of a lead-acid bat-

tery and a starter motor, do not use

the starter motor by turning the key

to "START" for more than 12 sec-

onds at a time. If the engine dose

not start, turn the key to "LOCK"

position and wait for more than 30

seconds before trying again. If the

engine does not start after several

attempts, consult a SUZUKI dealer

or a qualified workshop.

Do not leave the ignition switch in

"ON" position if the engine is not

running as the lead-acid battery

will discharge.

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Parking brake lever

(1) To set

(2) To release

(3) To release

The parking brake lever is located between

the front seats. To set the parking brake,

depress the brake pedal and pull the park-

ing brake lever all the way up. To release

the parking brake, depress the brake pedal

and pull up slightly on the parking brake

lever, push the button on the end of the

lever with your thumb, and lower the lever

to its original position.

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For automatic transmission vehicles,

always set the parking brake before mov-

ing the gearshift lever to "P" (PARK) posi-

tion. If you park on an incline and shift into

"P" before setting the parking brake, the

weight of the vehicle may make it difficult

to shift out of "P" when you are ready to

drive the vehicle.

When preparing to drive the vehicle, move

the gearshift lever out of "P" position

before releasing the parking brake.

A WARNING

• Whenever parking, make sure the

gearshift lever for manual trans-

mission vehicles is in 1st gear or

"R" (Reverse) and the gearshift

lever for automatic transmission or

automatic transmission vehicles is

in

11

P" {Park). Remember, even

though the transmission is in gear

or in Park, you must set the parking

brake fully.

• When parking on an uphill, turn the

steering wheel so that the front

wheels point to the center of the

road.

• When parking on a downhill, turn

the steering wheel so that the front

wheels point to the curb.

• Never drive your vehicle with the

parking brake on: rear brake effec-

tiveness can be reduced from overM

heating, brake life may be

shortened, or permanent brake

damage may result.

• If the parking brake does not hold

the vehicle securely or does not

fully release, have your vehicle

inspected immediately by a

SUZUKI dealer.

A WARNING

Always set the parking brake fully

before leaving your vehicle or it may

move, causing injury or damage.

When parking, make sure the gear-

shift lever for manual transmission

vehicles is in 1st gear or "R"

(Reverse) and the gearshift lever for

automatic transmission vehicles is in

"P" (Park). Remember, even though

the transmission is in gear or in Park,

you must set the parking brake fully.

A WARNING

When parking the vehicle in

extremely cold weather, the following

procedure should be used:

1) Set the parking brake.

2) Manual transmission - turn off the

engine, then shift into reverse or

first gear.

Automatic transmission - shift

into "P" (Park) and turn off the

engine.

3) Get out of the vehicle and put

chocks under the wheels.

4) Release the parking brake.

When you return to your vehicle,

first set the parking brake, and

then remove the wheel chocks.

A WARNING

Do not leave cigarette lighters, spray

cans, soft drink cans or plastic arti~

cles (such as glasses, CD case, etc.)

in sun-heated vehicle. The tempera-

ture inside the vehicle may cause as

follows:

Gas may leak from a cigarette

lighter or spray can and may lead

to a fire.

The glasses, plastic cards or CD

cases, etc. may deform or crack.

Soft drink cans may fracture.

Parking brake reminder buzzer

A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind

you to release the parking brake if you

start the vehicle without fully releasing the

parking brake. Check that the parking

brake is fully released and the brake sys-

tem warning light turns off.

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Pedal

Manual transmission

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Automatic transmission

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Clutch pedal (1)

A clutch pedal is used to disengage the

driving force to the wheels when starting

the engine, stopping, or shifting the gear-

shift lever. Depressing the pedal disen-

gages the clutch.

A WARNING

Do not drive with your foot resting on

the clutch pedal. It could result in

excessive clutch wear, clutch dam-

age, or unexpected loss of engine

braking.

Brake pedal (2)

Your vehicle is equipped with either front

and rear disc brakes or front disc brakes

and rear drum brakes. Depressing a brake

pedal applies both sets of brakes.

You may hear occasional brake squeal

when you apply the brakes. This is a nor-

mal condition caused by environmental

factors such as temperature, humidity or

dust, etc.

A WARNING

If brake squeal is excessive and

occurs each time the brakes are

applied, you should have the brakes

checked by a SUZUKI dealer.

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A WARNING

Do not apply brakes continuously or

rest your foot on the brake pedal.

This will result in overheating of the

brakes which could cause unpredict-

able braking action, longer stopping

distances, or permanent brake dam-

age.

Accelerator pedal (3)

An accelerator pedal controls the speed of

the engine. Depressing the accelerator

pedal increases power output and speed.

Starting engine

Before starting engine

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NOTE:

Your vehicle is equipped with Brake Over- fl..l""'"-i ®

ride System. If you depress both the accel-

erator pedal and the brake pedal

simultaneously, the engine power output

may be suppressed.

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1) Check that the parking brake is set fully.

2) Manual transmission - Shift into "N"

(Neutral). Hold the clutch pedal and

brake pedal fully depressed.

Automatic transmission - If the gear-

shift lever is not in "P" (Park) position,

shift into "P" (Park). (If you need to

restart the engine while the vehicle is

moving, shift into "N".)

NOTE:

Automatic transmission vehicles have a

starter interlock device which is designed

to keep the starter from operating if the

transmission is in any of the drive posi-

tions.

A WARNING

Check that the parking brake is set

fully and the transmission is in Neu-

tral (or Park for vehicles with an auto-

matic transmission) before

attempting to start the engine.

Starting a cold and warm engine

With your foot taken off the accelerator

pedal, crank the engine by turning the igni-

tion key to "START". Release the key

when the engine starts.

NOTICE

• Stop turning the starter immedi-

ately after the engine has started or

the starter system can be dam-

aged.

For protection of a lead-acid bat-

tery and a starter motor, do not use

the starter motor by turning the key

to "START" for more than 12 sec-

onds at a time. If the engine dose

not start, turn the key to

11

LOCK"

position and wait for more than 30

seconds before trying again. If the

engine does not start after several

attempts, consult a SUZUKI dealer

or a qualified workshop.

If the engine does not start after 12 sec-

onds of cranking, wait about 30 seconds,

and then press down the accelerator pedal

to 1/3 of its stroke and try cranking the

engine again. Release the key and accel-

erator pedal when the engine starts.

If the engine still does not start, depress

the accelerator pedal all the way to the

fioor while cranking.

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Using transmission

A WARNING

Do not hang any items on the gear-

shift lever and do not use the gear-

shift lever as a handrest. Otherwise,

it could prevent proper operation of

the gearshift lever and cause its mal-

function, resulting in an accident.

Manual transmission

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Starting off

To start off, depress the clutch pedal all the

way to the floor and shift into 1 st gear.

After releasing the parking brake, gradu-

ally release the clutch. When you hear a

change in the engine's sound, slowly press

the accelerator while continuing to gradu-

ally release the clutch.

Shifting

All forward gears are synchronized and

provide quiet and easy shifting. Always

depress the clutch pedal all the way to the

floor before shifting gears. Keep the

engine speed from rising into the red zone

of the tachometer.

Downshifting maximum allowable

speeds

Transfer lever in "2H" or "4H" position

Downshifting

km/h (mph)

2nd to 1st

40 (25)

3rd to 2nd

75 (47)

4th to 3rd

105 (65)

5th to 4th

150 (93)*

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Transfer lever in "4L" position

Downshifting km/h (mph)

2ndto1st 20 (12)

3rd to 2nd 35 (22)

4th to 3rd

50 (31)

5th to 4th 75 (47)*

*NOTE:

You may not accelerate to the maximum

allowable speed because of the driving sit-

uation and/or the vehicle condition.

NOTICE

Do not downshift to a lower gear at

the speed faster than the maximum

allowable speeds for the next lower

speed) or severe damage to engine

and transmission can result.

A WARNING

• Reduce your speed and downshift

to a lower gear before going down

a long or steep hill. A lower gear

will allow the engine to provide

braking. Avoid riding the brakes or

they may overheat, resulting in

brake failure.

When driving on slippery roads,

slow down before downshifting.

Excessive and/or sudden changes

in engine speed may cause loss of

traction, which could cause you to

lose control.

NOTICE

Check that the vehicle is completely

stationary before you shift into

reverse.

NOTICE

To help avoid clutch damage, do

not use the clutch pedal as a foot-

rest while driving or use the clutch

to keep the vehicle stationary on a

slope. Depress the clutch fully

when shifting.

• When shifting or starting off, do not

race the engine. Racing the engine

can shorten engine life and cause

negative effect to smooth shifting.

Automatic transmission

Gearshift lever

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D

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L

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The gearshift lever is designed so that it

cannot be shifted out of "P" position unless

the ignition switch is in "ON" position and

the brake pedal is depressed.

Use the gearshift lever positions as fol-

lows:

P (Park)

Use this position to lock the transmission

when the vehicle is parked or when start-

ing the engine. Shift into Park only when

the vehicle is completely stationary.

R (Reverse)

Use this position to reverse the vehicle

from stop. Make sure that vehicle is corn-

pletely stationary before shifting into

Reverse.

N (Neutral)

Use this position for starting the engine if

the engine stalls and you need to restart it

while the vehicle is moving. You may also

shift into Neutral and depress the brake

pedal to hold the vehicle stationary during

idling.

D (Drive)

Use this position for all normal driving.

With the gearshift lever in "D" range you

?an get an automatic downshift by press-

ing the accelerator pedal. The higher the

vehicle speed is, the more you need to

press the accelerator pedal to get a down-

shift.

2 (Low2)

Use this position to provide extra power

when climbing hills, or to provide engine

braking when going down hills.

L (Low 1)

Use this position to provide maximum

power when climbing steep hills or driving

through deep snow or mud, or to provide

maximum engine braking when going

down steep hills.

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A, WARNING

Always depress the brake pedal

before shifting from "P" (Park) (or

"N" (Neutral) if the vehicle is station-

ary) to a forward or reverse gear, to

help prevent the vehicle from moving

unexpectedly when you shift.

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The gearshift lever has a lock mechanism

to help prevent accidental shifting. Shift the

gearshift lever as follows:

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( 1 ) knob button

Shift with the knob button (1)

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pushed in and the brake pedal

depressed.

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Shift with the knob button (1)

pushed in.

D-D

Shift without the knob button (1)

pushed in.

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NOTICE

• Do not shift the gearshifl lever into

11

R" while moving forward, or the

transmission may be damaged. If

you shift into "R" when the vehicle

speed is over 10 km/h (6 mph),_the

transmission will not shift mto

reverse.

Be sure to take the following pre-

cautions to help avoid damage to

the automatic transmission:

- Make sure that the vehicle is

completely stationary before

shifting into

11

P" or "R".

- Do not shift from up" or "N" to

"R" "D" or "L

11

when the engine

is r~nning above idle speed.

- Do not rev the engine with the

transmission in a drive position

{uR",

11

D" or

11

~") and the front

wheels not movmg.

- Do not use the accelerator to

hold the vehicle on a hill. Use the

vehicle's brakes.

NOTE:

• Always shift the gearshift lever without

pushing in the knob button except when

ou shift from "P" to "R", from "D" to "2",

rrom "2" to "L ", from "N" to "R''. or from "R"

to "P". If you always push m the knob

button when shifting the gearsh1ft lever.

Id h

.ft · t "P" "R" "2" or "L" by

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mistake.

If driver's or passenger's knee hits the

gearshift lever while driving, the lever

could move and the gear could be

changed unexpectedly.

Overdrive off switch

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(1) Overdrive off switch

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The transmission is a 4-speed (3-speed

plus overdrive) automatic transmission. By

operating the overdrive off switch, the

transmission can be converted to a 3-

speed automatic transmission that will not

move to the overdrive position. To convert

the transmission to the 3-speed mode,

push in the overdrive off switch and

release it.

To return the transmission to the 4-speed

mode, push in the overdrive off switch

again:

When the ignition switch is turned to the

"ACC" position, the transmission in the 3-

speed mode is converted to the 4-speed

mode automatically.

The 3-speed mode is suitable for the fol-

lowing driving conditions:

Driving on hilly, winding roads

- You can drive more smoothly with less

frequent gear changing

Going down a steep hill

- Some engine braking is provided

If you cannot shift automatic trans-

mission gearshift lever out of "P"

(PARK)

Left hand drive vehicle

(1)

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The automatic transmission vehicles have

an electrically operated park-lock feature.

If the vehicle's lead-acid battery is dis-

charged, or there is some other electrical

failure, the automatic transmission cannot

be shifted out of Park in the normal way.

Jump starting may correct the condition. If

not, follow the procedure described below.

This procedure will permit shifting the

transmission out of Park.

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1) Be sure the parking brake is firmly

applied.

2) If the engine is running, stop the

engine.

3) Make sure the key is in "ON" or "ACC"

position.

4) Remove the cover (1) over the button.

5) With the knob button (1) pushed by the

key or the flat end rod, push the knob

button (2) and shift the gearshift lever to

the desired position.

This procedure is for emergency use only.

If repeated use of this procedure is neces-

sary, or the procedure does not work as

described, take your vehicle to a SUZUKI

dealer for repair.

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Right hand drive vehicle

(2)

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The automatic transmission vehicles have

an electrically operated parklock feature. If

the vehicle's lead-acid battery is dis-

charged, or there is some other electrical

failure, the automatic transmission cannot

be shifted out of Park in the normal way.

Jump starting may correct the condition. If

not, follow the procedure described below.

This procedure will permit shifting the

transmission out of Park.

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1) Be sure the parking brake is firmly

applied.

2) If the engine is running, stop the

engine.

3) Make sure the key is in "ON" or "ACC"

position.

4) With the release button (1) pushed,

push the knob button (2) and shift the

gearshift lever to the desired position.

This procedure is for emergency use only.

If repeated use of this procedure is neces-

sary, or the procedure does not work as

described, take the vehicle to a SUZUKI

dealer for repair.

Gearshift indicator

(if equipped)

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In the following cases, the gearshift indica-

tor is indicated in the information display

when the ignition switch is in "ON" position.

• When the gearshift lever is in a position

other than "N" (Neutral).

When the transfer lever is in "2H" or "4H"

position.

For vehicles equipped with the cruise

control, when the system is not in use.

The electronic control system monitors

driving condition (such as vehicle speed

and/or engine revolution), and it shows

which gear position is optimal for your driv-

ing with the indication on the display.

If UP/DOWN arrow is indicated in the dis-

play while driving, we recommend you to

shift up or down the gear. It is the optimal

gear position for a driving condition that

reduces the over revolution and stress to

the engine, and improves fuel consump-

tion.

For details on how to use the transmission,

refer to "Using the transmission" in this sec-

tion.

A WARNING

The gearshift indicator is designed to

indicate optimal gear position for

your driving, however, a driver will

not be relieved from the duty of care

of driving operation or gear change

with this indicator.

To drive safe, do not gaze the gear-

shift indicator, pay attention to your

driving situation and shift up or down

if necessary.

NOTE:

The gearshift indicator is not indicated

when the gear position is in "N" (Neu-

tral).

If you depress the clutch pedal while UPI

DOWN arrow is indicated, the indication

will disappear.

In ordinary driving, UP arrow will disap-

pear when you release your foot from

the accelerator pedal.

The indication of gearshift indicator tim-

ing may differ depending on the vehicle

condition and/or driving situation even in

the same vehicle speed and engine rev-

olution.

If any of the electrical systems such as

dual sensor brake support system, or

ESP" system is working, the gearshift

indicator will disappear temporarily.

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Example of the gearshift indicator

Indication

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Description

Lower gear position is selected for the vehicle speed and/or engine revolution. Changing to a higher gear posi-

tion is recommended.

• In this case, shifting up is recommended.

Higher gear position is selected for the vehicle speed and/or engine revolution. Changing to a lower gear posi-

tion is recommended.

• In this case, shifting down is recommended.

Transfer lever

(1) Transfer lever

Your vehicle is equipped with the "ALL

GRIP PRO" system that consists of a

transfer case with a synchronizer (between

2WD-high and 4WD-high positions) and

the air locking hubs. With this feature, you

can shift the drive mode between 2-wheel

drive high range and 4-wheel drive high

range by shifting the "2H" or "4H" position.

Stop the vehicle or reduce the speed to

less than 100 km/h (60 mph) with the front

wheels in the straight ahead position. Do

not shift the transfer lever without depress-

ing the accelerator pedal. Do not activate

the cruise control system when shifting the

transfer lever.

Free axle mechanism

"FREE"

Fixed axle mechanism

"LOCK"

(1) Air locking hubs

(2) Transfer case

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NOTE:

The air locking hubs are activated by the

vacuum of the engine and changed to

shift the front wheel drive. The air lock-

ing hubs are not shifted when the engine

is stopping. Several seconds are

required from the operation of the trans-

fer lever to the activation of air locking

hubs.

When the front tyres receive a big shock

during running in 2-whee/ drive position

on the road surface of the big irregularity,

etc, some noise may occur inside the air

locking hubs afterwards. In this situation,

stop the vehicle and then shift the trans-

fer lever into "4H" position. After that,

shift the transfer lever into "2H" position

again.

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Description of transfer lever positions and indicator light

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Shift the transfer lever without

the lever pressed.

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Shift the transfer lever with the

lever pressed.

(1) 4WD indicator light

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Transfer lever

Indicator light

position

Wheel drive position

Description

4WD indicator light

2H

2-wheel drive position

-

In this position, engine power is supplied to the rear axle only.

Use this position for normal driving.

X

In this position, engine power is supplied to the front and rear

4H

4-wheel drive high

axles at normal speed, providing greater traction than 2-wheel

range position

drive. Use this position for off-road driving, or for driving on slip-

pery roads (icy, snow-covered, muddy, etc.)

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X

In this position, engine power is supplied to the front and rear

4L

4-wheel drive low axles at reduced speed. Use this position for off-road driving on

range position soft or slippery surfaces, or for climbing or descending steep,

slippery hills.

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NOTICE

•

Never operate your vehicle in

11

4H" or

11

4L" on dry pavement and, as much as possible, avoid using "4H" or "4L" on wet

pavement, as this may seriously damage the drive train.

•

If the transfer lever is returned to the original position while shifting the transfer lever, the drive train may be damaged .

.

When you turn suddenly on a sharp curve, a side road, or a parking space in "4H" or

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4L" position, the turning strength of

the steering wheel will be growing big and tight corner braking phenomenon• may occur and result in accidents. 4-wheel

drive system damage could also result.

''Tight corner braking phenomenon is the similar situation to depress the brake when the drive train is in 4-wheel drive position ("4H" or "4L") and the

steering wheel is turned suddenly and then the revolution difference between the front wheels and the rear wheels could not absorb.

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NOTE:

When you select the "4L" position the

ESF'® systems (other than ABS) w/11 be

canceled to provide improved vehicle

traction, and the ESF'® OFF indicator

light, dual sensor brake support OFF

indicator light and lane departure warn-

ing OFF indicator light will come on.

When you select the "4L" position bra-

ketraction control can be activated'. Bra-

ketraction control brakes the spinning

wheel to distribute drive power to the

other wheels for increased climbing abil-

ity or for better performance on a rolling

hill or a slippery surface.

If dual sensor brake support OFF indica-

tor light and lane departure warning OFF

indicator light come on or go off, the inte-

nor buzzer beeps. This is not a ma/func-

tion.

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Transfer lever operation

NOTICE

Unevenly worn tyres can cause

problems in the operation of the

transfer lever. Be sure to rotate the

tyres according to the maintenance

schedule. Refer to "Tyres" and

"Maintenance Schedule" in the

"INSPECTION AND MAINTE-

NANCE" section for proper tyre

rotation procedures.

If a problem exists during the shift-

ing function, all lights of the 4WD

indicator will blink continuously

and the transfer lever operation will

not work.

If the shift function does not work

after trying the shifting operation

several times, it may be the result

of a system failure. Have the sys-

tem inspected by a SUZUKI dealer.

NOTE:

When the temperature of 4-whee/ drive

system or the transmission is not warm

':'nder the low temperature, you may feel

,t hard to shift the transfer lever or gear

n01se may occur.

Unless you can shift the transfer lever

drive your vehicle for a while and the/2

shift the transfer lever again.

Operate the transfer lever according to the

appropriate procedure described below:

From u2H" position to "4H" position

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The transfer lever can be shifted when the

vehi_c_le is either stopped or moving.

Pos1t1on the front wheels straight ahead

and shift the transfer lever from "2H" to

"4H" or "4H" to "2H". If the vehicle is mov-

ing, the speed must be less than 100 km/h

(60 mph) during this operation.

A WARNING

Do not shift the transfer lever while

the rear tyre is spinning. Your vehicle

may move to the unexpected direc-

tion. 4-wheel drive system may be

also damaged.

NOTICE

Pay attention to shifting the transfer

lever safely when driving your vehi-

cle.

NOTE:

After shifting the transfer lever from "2H'"

to "4H", check that the 4WD indicator

light comes on.

After shifting the transfer lever from "4H"

to "2H", check that the 4WD indicator

goes off. ·

When 4WD indicator fight is blinking

after shifting the transfer fever to "4H"

position, accelerate, slow down your

vehicle or stop and reverse your vehicle

a little to shift the transfer lever. Pay

attention to the vehicles and the circum-

ference toward or backward your vehicle

when shifting the transfer fever.

When you shift the transfer fever while

turning the steering wheel or depressing

the accelerator pedal, shifting the trans-

fer fever may be difficult.

Operate the transfer fever while driving

at low speed if it may be difficult to shift

the transfer fever from "2H" position to

"4H" position when the vehicle is

stopped.

Shift the transfer fever again after decel-

erating or stopping the vehicle if it may

be difficult to shift the transfer fever from

"2H" position to "4H" position while driv-

ing or when the gear noise occurs.

There may be a case to operate the

transfer fever heavily when shifting the

transfer lever from "4H" position to "2H"

P_Osition while driving. In this case, posi-

tion the front wheels straight ahead and

drive for a while and then operate shift-

ing the transfer fever again.

When the transfer lever is shifted from

2H" position to "4H" position or from "4H"

position to 2H" position and the air lock-

ing hubs are activated, the air condition-

ing system may not be operated for

several seconds. This is not a malfunc-

tion.

When the ignition switch is turned "ON"

after the transfer fever is shifted from

2H" position to "4H" position or from "4H"

position to 2H" position while stopping

the engine, 4WD indicator light may

blink. This is not a malfunction.

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Stop the vehicle completely, place the

transmission in "N" (Neutral) or depress

the clutch pedal fully (if equipped), then

shift the transfer lever from "4H" position to

"4L" position by pressing the transfer lever.

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A WARNING

When you turn off the engine while

the transfer is not finished to shift

into "4L" position, follow instructions

below.

1) Depress the brake pedal* fully.

2) Turn the ignition switch to "OFF"

position.

• Depress the brake pedal until the

engine is started again.

Even though the gearshift lever is

shifted into 1st gear or "R"

(Reverse) gear for manual trans-

mission vehicles or shifted into "P"

(Park) position for automatic trans-

mission vehicles, there may be a

case that the wheels of the vehicle

is not stationary.

When you turn off the engine in this

situation, start the engine again and

move the vehicle forward or back-

ward slowly.

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A CAUTION

Do not operate the transfer lever

while driving.

Do not operate the transfer lever

while making a left or right turn or

while holding rear wheels slipped

on icy, snow-covered, or muddy

roads. Your vehicle may move to

the unexpected direction. 4-wheel

drive system may be also dam-

aged.

NOTE:

There may be a case that you will feel

the difficulty to operate the transfer lever

when shifting the transfer lever from "4H"

position to "4L" position. Operate the

transfer lever into "4L" position surely.

When shifting the transfer lever from

"4H" position to "4L" position, the buzzer

will sound and the function of the ES?®

system and the vehicle stability control

system will be deactivated.

There may be a case that shifting into

"4L" position is not completed when the

transfer system or the transmission is

not warm in the cold weather. There may

be a possibility of difficulty to shift espe-

cially for automatic transmission vehicles

in the cold weather. Follow instructions

below in this case and operate the trans-

fer lever again.

- Stop the vehicle completely.

- Place the transmission in "N" (Neu-

tral).

- Depress the brake pedal* fully.

- Release the parking brake.

- Turn the ignition switch to "OFF" posi-

tion.

- Shift the transfer lever from "4H" posi-

tion to "4L" position by pressing the

transfer lever.

- Check whether the vehicle can be

moved by moving the vehicle forward

or backward slowly.

• Depress the brake pedal until the engine

is started again.

There may be a case that it is difficult to From "4L" position to "4H" position

operate the transfer lever or the gear

noise occurs after driving the vehicle for

a while in the cold weather. There may

be a possibility of difficulty to shift the

transfer lever from "4H" position to "4L"

position. In this case, shift the transfer

lever into "4H" position or "2H" position

and then operate the transfer lever again

after driving for a while.

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Stop the vehicle completely, place the

transmission in "N" (Neutral) or depress

the clutch pedal fully (if equipped), then

shift the transfer lever from "4L" position to

"4H" position.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

Cruise control (if equipped)

The cruise control system allows you to

maintain a steady speed without keeping

your foot on the accelerator pedal. The

controls for operating the cruise control

system are on the steering wheel.

You can use the cruise control system

under the following conditions:

For manual transmission vehicle, the

gear position is in 3rd, 4th, 5th.

For automatic transmission vehicle, the

gearshift lever is in "D" position.

When the transfer lever is in "2H" or "4H"

position,

When 4WD indicator light does not blink,

The vehicle speed is about 40 km/h (25

mph) or higher.

A, WARNING

To help avoid loss of vehicle control,

do not use the cruise control system

when driving in heavy traffic, on slip-

pery or winding roads, or on steep

downhills.

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

Setting cruising speed

Cruise control switch

(1)

(1) Cruise switch

(2) "CANCEL" switch

(3) "RES +/SET-" switch

(4) Cruise indicator light

(5) "SET" indicator light

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(6) Cruise indicator

(7) Set indicator

1) Turn on the cruise control system by

pushing cruise switch (1). When the

cruise indicator light (4) (type A) or

cruise indicator (6) (type B) comes on,

you can set cruising speed.

2) Accelerate or decelerate to the desired

speed.

3) Push down the "RES +/SET -" switch

(3) and turn on the "SET" indicator light

(5) (type A) or set indicator (7) (type B).

Take your foot off the accelerator pedal

and the set speed will be maintained.

A WARNING

If the cruising speed is set by acci-

dent, you cannot decelerate or could

loose control of the vehicle. This

could lead to an accident, resulting in

severe injury or death.

Turn off the cruise control system

and check that cruise indicator (6) is

off when the system is not in use.

Changing speed temporarily

When the cruising speed is maintained, you

can temporarily accelerate or decelerate.

To accelerate, depress the accelerator

pedal. When you take your foot off the pedal,

your vehicle will return to the set speed.

To decelerate, depress the brake pedal.

The set speed will be canceled and "SET"

indicator light (5) or set indicator (7) will go

off.

To resume the previously set speed, push

up the "RES +/SET -" switch (3) and turn

on "SET" indicator light (5) or set indicator

(7) again when vehicle speed is above 40

km/h (25 mph). The vehicle will accelerate

to the previously set speed and maintain

its speed.

Changing cruising speed

Using the accelerator pedal

To reset at a faster cruising speed, acceler-

ate to the desired speed using the accelera-

tor pedal and push down the "RES +/SET-"

switch (3). The new speed will be main-

tained.

Using the brake pedal

To reset at a slower cruising speed, decel-

erate to the desired speed using the brake

pedal and push down the "RES +/SET -"

switch (3). The new speed will be main-

tained.

NOTE:

When the brake pedal is depressed, "SET"

indicator light (5) or set indicator (7) goes

off until the cruising speed is reset.

Using "RES +/SET-" switch

To reset at a faster cruising speed, press

repeatedly or hold push up the "RES +/

SET -" switch (3). Vehicle speed will

steadily increase. When you release the

switch, the new speed will be maintained.

To reset at a slower cruising speed, press

repeatedly or hold push down the "RES +/

SET -" switch (3) until the vehicle has

slowed to the desired speed, and then

release the switch. The new speed will be

maintained.

NOTE:

You can adjust the set speed by approxi-

mately 1 km/h (1 mph) by pushing "RES +/

SET-" switch quickly

Cancelling cruise control

"SET' indicator light (5) or set indicator (7)

will go off and the cruise control will be

canceled temporarily with the following

conditions:

Push "CANCEL" switch (2).

Depress the brake pedal.

For manual transmission vehicle, depress the

clutch pedal.

For automatic transmission vehicle, the

gear position is changed to "L"

When the transfer lever is operated,

The vehicle speed falls more than about

20 percent from the set speed.

Any time the vehicle speed falls below

40 km/h (25 mph).

When the vehicle skids and ESP® is

activated.

To resume the previously set speed, push

up the "RES +/SET-" switch (3) and turn

on "SET' indicator light (5) or set indicator

(7). The vehicle speed must be above 40

km/h (25 mph) when the vehicle is not

under the above conditions.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

To turn off the cruise control system, push

cruise switch (1) and check that the cruise

indicator light (4) or cruise indicator (6)

goes off.

Also, if the malfunction indicator light in the

instrument cluster comes on or blinks, the

cruise control system will be turned off.

NOTE:

If you turn off the cruise control system, the

previously set speed in the memory is

cleared. Reset your cruising speed again.

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

Speed limiter (if equipped)

The speed limiter allows you to choose a

maximum speed that you do not wish to

exceed.

Setting maximum speed

Speed limiter switch

(3)

(1)

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(1) "LIMIT" switch

(2) "CANCEL" switch

(3) "RES +/SET-" switch

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Information display

(For instrument cluster - Type B)

(For instrument cluster - Type A)

(6)

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(4)

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(4) Limit indicator

(5) "SET" indicator

(6) Speed indication

(5) "SET" indicator

(6) Speed indication

1) Turn on the speed limiter system by

pushing "LIMIT" switch (1 ). When the

limit indicator (4) appears in the infor-

mation display, you can set the maxi-

mum speed.

2) Accelerate or decelerate to the desired

speed.

3) Pull down the "RES +/SET -" switch

(3), "SET" indicator (5) appears in the

information display. The current vehicle

speed is set as the maximum speed.

NOTE:

If you pull down the "RES +/SET-" switch

(3) when the vehicle speed is less than 30

km/h or 20 mph, the maximum speed will be

set to 30 km/h or 20 mph.

Exceeding maximum speed

You can exceed the maximum speed tem-

porarily by quickly depressing the acceler-

ator pedal all the way down. While the

vehicle speed is exceeded, the speed indi-

cation (6) on the information display will

fiash and the buzzer will sound briefiy.

If the accelerator pedal is released to

return below the maximum speed, the

speed indication (6) will stop fiashing and

then stay lit, and the function will restore.

NOTE:

When you depress the accelerator pedal

slowly, the vehicle speed may not

exceed the maximum speed. If you wish

to exceed the maximum speed, depress

the accelerator pedal all the way down

quickly or push "CANCEL" switch (2) to

cancel the maximum speed temporarily.

The speed indication (6) will also flash

and the buzzer will sound if the speed

limiter cannot prevent the vehicle from

exceeding the maximum speed in such

cases as when going down a steep hill,

or under excessive acceleration. In this

case, decelerate to return below the

maximum speed using the brake pedal.

Changing speed setting

Setting to the current speed

1) Push "CANCEL" switch (2).

2) Accelerate or decelerate to the desired

speed.

3) Pull down the "RES +/SET

-" switch

(3), "SET" indicator (5) appear in the

information display. The current vehicle

speed is set as the maximum speed.

Using "RES +/SET-" switch

To change to a faster speed, press repeat-

edly or hold pulling up the "RES +/SET

-"

switch (3).

To change to a slower speed, press

repeatedly or hold pulling down the "RES

+/SET-" switch (3).

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

NOTE:

You can adjust the set speed by 1 km/h

(or 1 mph) by pulling up and down "RES

+/SET-" switch (3) quickly.

You can adjust the set speed by 5 km/h

(or 5 mph} by pulling up and down and

holding "RES +/SET-" switch (3).

(e.g. 62 Km/h (or 42 mph} > 65 Km/h (or

45 mph) > 70 Km/h (or 50 mph), etc)

If the current vehicle speed exceeds the

maximum speed when changing to the

slower speed using "RES +/SET

-"

switch (3), the speed indication (6) will

flash and the buzzer will sound.

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

Cancelling speed limiter

To cancel the speed limiter, push "CAN-

CEL" switch (2). The set indicator (5) will

disappear.

To resume the previously set speed, pull

up the "RES +/SET

-" switch (3) and

show

"SET" indicator (5).

To turn off the speed limiter system, push

"LIMIT" switch (1) and check that limit indi-

cator (4) disappears.

Also, you can turn off the speed limiter by

turning off the engine.

NOTE:

If you turn off the speed limiter system, the

previously set speed in the memory is

cleared. Set your speed again.

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SUZUKI SAFETY SUPPORT

(if equipped)

Dual sensor brake support

Dual sensor brake support is a system that

detects a vehicle or a pedestrian in front of

your vehicle by the dual sensor, attempts

to avoid a collision by giving warning to the

driver, and attempts to reduce damage in

the event of a collision.

A WARNING

• Dual sensor brake support has lim-

its and may not function properly

depending on the driving condi-

tions. Do not rely excessively on

the system and always drive in a

safe manner.

For safety reasons, do not check

the operation of the system by

yourself.

Check that all passengers fasten

their seat belts when the vehicle is

being operated.

When the system is activated, there

is a risk of serious injury from

being thrown.

NOTE:

While the system is working, if a vehicle

in front of you moves outside the dual

sensor's detection field or the vehicle

can no longer be detected, the system

may stop functioning.

While the system is working, a braking

sound may be heard even if you do not

depress the brake pedal, but this is nor-

mal.

• As the function of the dual sensor brake

support is different depending on some

destinations or areas, there are type of

vehicles with the function not to detect

the pedestrians.

Frontal collision warning

When there is a risk of a frontal collision, a warning will be given through the information

display and sound.

Information display

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buzzer

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Brake assist system

When there is high probability of a frontal collision, the brake assist system provides more

powerful braking when you slam down on the brake pedal. Brake assist system might

work at the same time as automatic brake system.

Information display

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

Automatic brake system

When a frontal collision is unavoidable, the brakes will powerfully operate automatically.

(#1)

Indicator Information display

light

buzzer

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(#1) After the vehicle has been stopped by the automatic brake system, the interior

buzzer will continue to beep until the automatic brake system is released. Also, the

indication on the information display and the dual sensor brake support indicator light

will go off 3 seconds after the automatic brake system is released.

A CAUTION

After the vehicle has been stopped by the automatic brake system, immediately

depress the brake pedal. If your vehicle is equipped with the automatic transmis-

sion, and when the automatic brake system is released, the vehicle will start to

move by the creeping function. This may result in an accident.

NOTE:

If you do not depress the clutch pedal when the vehicle has been stopped by the auto-

matic brake system, the engine will stall.

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Situations where the system does not

activate

Under the following situations, the system

does not activate.

When the engine is off

When dual sensor brake support indica-

tor light and lane departure warning indi-

cator light are initially lighting

immediately after the ignition switch is

turned to "ON".

When the gearshift lever is in reverse

gear

When the ESP® system is activated

(except the frontal collision warning)

When the following switches are pushed

and the system is turned off:

- Dual sensor brake support OFF switch

- ESP® OFF switch

When the dual sensor is temporarily

stopped or malfunctioning

Situations where the system may not

activate properly

Under the following situations, the system

may not activate.

When the dual sensor cannot detect a

vehicle or a pedestrian in front of your

vehicle

Refer to "Handling dual sensor" in the

"OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE" section.

When you take evasive action with the

steering wheel or accelerator pedal

Situations where the vehicle may not

decelerate properly

Under the following situations, the vehicle

may not decelerate properly even when

the system is activated.

When the outside temperature is low, or

when the temperature of the brake is low

such as right after starting

When the brake is overheating and the

brake effect is deteriorated due to con-

tinuing to travel on a downhill road

When the brake effect is deteriorated

due to passing over puddles or washing

the vehicle

When driving on the following roads

- On sharp curves or extremely rough

surfaces

- On a steep slope

When driving on the following slippery

surfaces

- Frozen or snow-covered surfaces

- Over manholes or metal construction

plates

- Gravel

When driving in a rainy day

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

Situations where the system may acti-

vate by chance

Under the following situations, the dual

sensor may judge that there is a vehicle or

a pedestrian in front of you, and the sys-

tem may activate. Drive carefully and

calmly.

When passing through a toll booth with

more than recommended speeds

Before the parking lot gates or railroad

crossing gates are opened fully

When operating on hills that have vary-

ing slopes

When you suddenly accelerate and

approach the vehicle in front of you or on

neighboring lane

Front visibility is poor due to that there is

water vapor, sand or smoke or when the

vehicle in front of you or on oncoming

lane is surrounded by exhaust gas,

water or snow

When passing through masses of water

vapor or smoke

When stopping close to an obstacle in.

front of you

When passing through near a vehicle or

obstacle

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When you pass by an oncoming vehicle

on a curvy road

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When there is a roadside guard rail, or

sign on a curve

When you pass by an oncoming yehicle

that is stopped to make a right/left turn

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When you pass by an oncoming vehicle

when you turn to the right/ left

When the posture of the vehicle is

changing by the road surface of the

undulation and uneven

When there is objects protruding from

the road's surface, manhole covers,

signs and other metal objects, as well as

falling objects or level changes in the

road

When there is a parking lot gates, toll

gates, railroad crossing gates or sign-

boards in the direction of travel.

When driving in the field covered with

grown grass

When the posture of the vehicle is

changing

When the mounting position of the dual

sensor is shifted by strong impact

When you pass under an object (grade

separation, road sign, billboard, street

lamp, etc.) at the top of an uphill road

When there are paint or patterns on the

road or the wall that may be indistin-

guishable from a vehicle

Frontal collision warning

There is a risk of a frontal collision and a warn-

ing will work under the following situations.

When you are operating at speeds

between approximately 15 km/h to 140

km/h (9 mph to 87 mph).(For pedestrian,

operating speed is between approxi-

mately 15 km/h to 60 km/h (9 mph to 37

mph).)

The relative speed between your vehicle

and the vehicle or pedestrian ahead is

approximately 15 km/h (9 mph) or more.

The interior buzzer will intermittently beep

and the indication on the information dis-

play will appear.

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When the frontal collision warning sounds,

depending on the distance from the vehicle

in front of you and driving conditions, take

evasive action with the steering wheel or

brake pedal.

Brake assist system

Under the followings and there is a high

probability of a frontal collision, the brake

assist system provides more powerful

braking when you slam down on the brake

pedal.

When you are operating at speeds

between approximately 15 km/h to 80

km/h (9 mph to 50 mph).(For pedestrian,

operating speed is between approxi-

mately 15 km/h to 60 km/h (9 mph to 37

mph).)

The relative speed between your vehicle

and the vehicle or pedestrian ahead is

approximately 15 km/h (9 mph) or more.

When the brake assist system activates,

the frontal collision warning also activates

at the same time.

Automatic brake system

Under the followings and a frontal collision

is judged to be unavoidable, the brakes will

powerfully operate automatically.

When you are operating at speeds

between approximately 5 km/h to 100

km/h (3 mph to 62 mph).(For pedestrian,

operating speed is between approxi-

mately 5 km/h to 60 km/h (3 mph to 37

mph).)

The relative speed between your vehicle

and the vehicle or pedestrian ahead is

approximately 5 km/h (3 mph) or more.

When the automatic brake system is acti-

vated at a speed of approximately 50 km/h

(31 mph) or under toward the vehicle in

front of you (or toward the pedestrian,

approximately 30 km/h (19 mph) or under),

collisions may be avoidable.

While the automatic brake system is acti-

vating, the interior buzzer will continuously

beep, the dual sensor brake support indi-

cator light will blink rapidly, the indication

on the information display will appear, and

the brake lights will come on.

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NOTE:

The indication on the information display

and the dual sensor brake support indica-

tor light will go off after approximately 3

seconds after the automatic brake system

is released.

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

Lane departure warning

When you are operating at a speed of

approximately 60 km/h (37 mph) or ov~r

and the dual sensor judges that your vehi-

cle is to deviate from the running lane, the

following warnings will work.

, The lane departure warning indicator

light will blink .

A message will appear on the informa-

tion display

The steering wheel will vibrate

Indicator

light

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Information

display

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A WARNING

• The lane departure warning may

not be suitable for every situation.

Also the system is not designed to

avoid the lane deviations automati~

cally. Do not rely excessively on

the system and always drive in a

safe manner.

Depending on road surface condi-

tions, you may n~t feel the vibra-

tion of the steering wheel even

when the lane departure warning

works.

For safety reasons, do not check

the operation of the system by

yourself.

Situations where the system does not

activate

Under the following situations, the system

does not activate.

, When dual sensor brake support indica-

tor light and lane departu_re warni~g i~di-

cator light are 1nitially lighting

immediately after the ignition switch is

turned to "ON"

When the following switches are pushed

and the system is turned off:

- Lane departure warning OFF switch

- ESP® OFF switch

When operated the hazard warning

switch

When the dual sensor is temporarily

stopped or malfunctioning

When the system judges that the inten-

tional lane change, such as during or

after fiashing the turn signal lights

Situations where the system may not

activate properly

Under the following situations, the system

may not activate.

, When you suddenly close to the partition

lines

When driving on sharp curves

When you do not return to inside of th_e

lane after the lane departure warning 1s

activated

When the electric power steering light

comes on

If the dual sensor cannot detect partition

lines except for above situations, _sys-

tem may also not activate. Refer to Situa-

tions where the dual sensor may not

activate properly" in this section for details.

Situations where the system may acti-

vate by chance

Under the following situations, the system

may activate.

• When there are a lot of lines in the run-

ning lane

When there is a shadow (for example,

the shadow of the guardrail) parallel to

the partition line

When partition line is in the shadows

When partition lines are drawn doubly

When there is a liner paint on the road of

a construction zone because the previ-

ous line has not been erased completely

When there is repair marks on the road

or a boundary between asphalt and

snow

When there is tyre marks on snow-cov-

ered or wet road

When driving in the place without parti-

tion lines (such as a tailgate or check-

point, or at an intersection, etc.)

When driving on the road diverges,

merges, etc.

When driving on an unpaved or rough

road

Vehicle swaying warning

When you are operating at a speed of

approximately 60 km/h (37 mph) or over

and the vehicle swaying warning judges

that your vehicle is unsteadiness by

detecting the meandering patterns or lane

departure warning is activate_d in a s_hort

period of time in a row following warnings

will work.

The lane departure warning indicator

light will blink

A message will appear on the informa-

tion display

The interior buzzer will intermittently

beep

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Indicator

Information

light

display

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.A. WARNING

The vehicle swaying warning may

not be suitable for every situation.

Also, the system is not designed t?

avoid the unsteadiness of the vehi-

cle automatically. Do not rely

excessively on the system and

always drive in a safe manner.

For safety reasons, do not check

the operation of the system by

yourself.

NOTE:

Vehicle swaying warning by the meander-

ing pattern of the vehicle in the lane is

judged based on the driving data over the

past several tens of minutes, so the sys-

tem does not activate when right after

swaying.

Situations where the system does not

activate

Under the following situations, the system

does not activate.

When dual sensor brake support indica-

tor light and lane departure warning indi-

cator light are initially lighting immediately

after the ignition switch is turned to "ON".

When the following switches are pushed

and the system is turned off:

- Lane departure warning OFF switch

- ESP® OFF switch

When the dual sensor is temporarily

stopped or malfunctioning

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Situations where the system may not

activate properly

Under the following situations, the system

may not activate.

• Right after lane changing

If the dual sensor cannot detect partition

lines except for above situations, the sys-

tem may also not activate. Refer to "Situa-

tions where the dual sensor may not

activate properly" in this section for details.

High beam assist

After the auto high beam switch operation,

head light is turned ON with the lighting

control lever on "Auto" position when the

ambient becomes dark, the system is acti-

vated. When the high beam assist is acti-

vated, high beam assist indicator light

(green) comes on.

Under the any of following situations, the

low beam turns on.

• When vehicle speed is approximately 35

km/h (21.7 mph) or under

When the front of the vehicle is bright

When the vehicle in front of you turned

on the lights

There are many street lamps in front of

you

Under the all of the following conditions

are met, the high beams (main beams)

turns on.

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When vehicle speed is approximately 40

km/h (24.9 mph) or over

When the front of the vehicle is dark

When the vehicle in front of you is driv-

ing without lights

• There is few street lamps in front of you

A. WARNING

• High beam assist has limits and

may not function properly depend-

ing on the environ-

ment.

Always drive in a safe manner,

switch manually to the low beams

and high beams (main beams), if

necessary.

Switching of the low beams and

high beams (main beams) it might

not match the feeling of the driver.

NOTE:

Light vehicle such as a bicycle might not

detect.

When the sudden acceleration, high

beam assist might not operate for a few

seconds, even if vehicle speed exceeds

40kmlh (24.9 mph).

How to use High beam assist

78RB03009

When the ignition switch is turned to "ON",

switch the lighting control lever to "AUTO"

position and then push this lever forward.

High beam assist indicator light comes on

in green.

To cancel the function, pull the lever

toward you.

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Situations where the system does not

activate

When the high beam assist warning light

(orange) comes on by the temporary

stop or malfunction of system.

NOTE:

When the function of the dual sensor brake

support is temporarily stopped, high beam

assist will be temporarily stopped. Refer to

"Temporary stop or failure of the dual sen-

sor'' in this section for details.

When high beam assist warning light

(orange) is initially lighting immediately

after the ignition switch is turned to "ON".

Under the following situations, high

beam may not automatically switched

to low beam.

When you pass by an oncoming vehicle

on a curvy road where the visibility is

poor

When another vehicle crosses in front of

you

When the vehicle in front of you

glimpses due to continuous curves,

medial strip or street trees

When the vehicle in front of you

approaches towards you from the far

lane

When the vehicle in front of you is driv-

ing without lights

For the following cause, there is case

where the switching timing of the high

beam and low beam is varied.

When the lights of the vehicle in front of

you is dark

When only one side of the lights of the

vehicle in front of you is turned on

The directions and movements of the

vehicle in front of you

When the vehicle in front of you is a

motorcycle

When driving on the following roads

- On sharp curves or extremely rough

surfaces

- On a steep slope

When your vehicle is weighed down by

heavy items in the luggage compartment

or rear seat

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Under the following situations, the

brightness of the surrounding area can

not be detected accurately, and there is

a case where the high beam is a nui-

sance to pedestrians or the vehicle

ahead, or low beam will remain to con-

tinue.

In these cases, change high beam or

low beam manually.

When lights are similar to headlights or

taillights are around

When the vehicle in front of you is driv-

ing without lights

When the headlights of oncoming vehi-

cle are covered in dirt or discolored

When the optical axis of the headlight of

oncoming vehicle is deviated

When the brightness is changed

extremely and continuously

When driving on an undulated or bumpy

road

When driving on the road with a lot of

curves

When there are things that strongly

reflect light, such as road signs or mir-

rors in front of the vehicle

When the rear part of the preceding

vehicle strongly reflects light, such as

containers

When the headlights of your car are

damaged or covered in dirt

When the vehicle is tilted due to the flat

tyres or being towed

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Other than the described above, the dual

sensor cannot be detected the vehicle in

front of you or light source, and there is a

case where high beam assist may not acti-

vate properly.

Refer to "Situations where the dual sensor

may not activate properly" in this section

for details.

Under the following situations, switch

high beam or low beam manually,

When switching back and forth between

the high beams (main beams) and low

beams frequently

When there is a problem using the high

beams (main beams)

When it is considered disturbing to other

drivers or pedestrians

There is a case where high beams (main

beams) is switched to low beams by the

fog lights of the vehicle in front of you.

Street lights, traffic signals, and illumina-

tion of billboards or signs may cause the

high beams (main beams) to switch to the

low beams, or low beam to remain on.

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Dual sensor brake support OFF

switch

You can turn off the dual sensor brake

support system.

In the following situations, push and hold

the dual sensor brake support OFF

switch as unexpected dangers may be

possible if ii is activated.

- When the vehicle is placed upon ates-

ter such as when undergoing a vehicle

inspection

- When the vehicle is put up on a lift,

and the tyres are idling

- When the vehicle is being towed

- When the vehicle is being carried on a

car carrier

- When the vehicle is being operated on

a race track

- When there is vinyl curtains or pendu-

lous branches in front of the vehicle

- When driving in the field covered with

grown grass

- When using an automatic car washer

- When the vehicle is placed upon a car

elevator or placed in a mechanical

parking lot

- With a spare tyre or snow chains

equipped

- When you have a temporarily repaired

flat tyre

- When you have an accident or break-

down

- When the automatic brake system is

activated frequently

- When tyres are not inflated to the rec-

ommended tyre pressure

- With worn tyres equipped

- With non-specified sized tyres or

wheels equipped

- With a modified suspension equipped

- When attaching an item which inter-

feres with the visibility of the dual sen-

sor

- When the vehicle is being weighed

down by heavy items

- When the vehicle is used to tow a

trailer

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When you want to turn off the system,

push and hold the dual s_ensor_ brake

support OFF switch (1) until the interior

buzzer beeps and the dual sensor brake

support OFF indicator light (2) comes

on.

Perform the following method to turn the

system back on.

• Push and hold the dual sensor brake

support OFF switch (1) until the interior

buzzer beeps and the dual sensor brake

support OFF indicator light (2) goes off.

Turn off the engine and then turn it on

again.

A WARNING

If you attempt to press the dual sen-

sor brake support OFF switch while

driving, you could lose control of the

vehicle.

Do not press the dual sensor brake

support OFF switch while driving.

Lane departure warning OFF switch

You can turn off the lane departure warn-

ing and the vehicle swaying warning.

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OFF

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78RB03011

When you want to turn off the system,

push and hold the lane departure warn-

ing OFF switch (1) until the interior

buzzer beeps and the lane departure

warning OFF indicator light (2) comes

on.

Perform the following method to turn the

system back on.

• Push and hold the lane departure warn-

ing OFF switch (1) until the interior

buzzer beeps and the lane departure

warning OFF indicator light (2) goes off.

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A WARNING

If you attempt to press the lane

departure warning OFF switch while

driving, you could lose control of the

vehicle.

Do not press the lane departure

warning OFF switch while driving.

·NOTE:

Once the system is turned off, it does not

turn on automatically, even if you turn off

the engine and then starl the engine again.

To turn the system back on, push the

switch again.

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Traffic sign recognition

(if equipped)

When the vehicle with the dual sensor

passes the traffic sign, the traffic sign is

shown on the information display on the

cluster meter in order to notify the driver.

This system may not work properly outside

Europe.

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A WARNING

The function of the traffic sign recog-

nition has limits and may not func-

tion properly depending on the

driving conditions of circumstances.

Do not rely excessively on this func-

tion and always drive in a safe man~

ner.

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NOTE:

The traffic sign may be shown with delay

on the information display depending on

the circumstances and conditions of the

vehicle

The number of the traffic sign for this

function shows up to three signs on the

information display

The traffic signs are disappeared on the

information display under the following

situations

- When the vehicle was run in constant

distance after showing the traffic signs

on the information display (except for

regulation end sign},

- When a period of time passed after

the traffic signs on the information dis-

play (only for regulation end sign),

- When turning right or left with the turn

signal lights blinked,

- For manual transmission vehicle, the

gearshift lever is in "R" position, for

automatic transmission vehicle, the

gearshift lever is in "P" or "R" position

(except for speed limit sign).

To change the traffic sign recognition

setting, select "Sign recog." in "Setting

mode" on the information display. Then,

select "ON" or "OFF"

When the ignition switch was turned

"OFF" with the speed limit sign shown on

the information display and then the igni-

tion switch is fumed "ON" again, the

information display shows the same

speed limit sign the last time the ignition

switch was fumed "OFF"

When you drive in the area where unit of

velocity is changed, the traffic signs may

not be appeared or the different traffic

signs may be appeared on the informa-

tion display after passing the actual traf-

fic signs. This is not a malfunction. The

display will be resumed after driving for a

while.

The speed limit sign on the information

display that is higher or lower than the

actual limited speed sign may be dis-

played for the speed limit sign

Situations where the system does not

activate

Under the following situations, the system

does not activate.

When the engine is off

When dual sensor brake support indica-

tor light and lane departure warning indi-

cator light are initially lighting

immediately after the ignition switch is in

"ON" position

For manual transmission vehicle, the

gearshift lever is in "R" position, for auto-

matic transmission vehicle, the gearshift

lever is in "P", "R", or "N" position

When the dual sensor is temporarily

stopped or malfunctioning

When the ESP® OFF switch is pushed

and the system is turned off

When the traffic sign recognition is

turned off by operating the setting mode

of information display

When parking brake is applied

When you drive in the area that there are

no speed limit signs and has speed limit

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Types of recognized traffic signs

Information

Type of the traffic sign

message

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Speed limit begins/ends

No overtaking begins/ends

Speed limit with supplemental mark

(Displayed simultaneously with speed

limit)

Supplemental mark exists

I

(Display example)

All canceled (All restrictions canceled. Returns to default road regu-

lation.)

NOTE:

The above traffic signs are representative examples. The traffic signs may be different

in every country.

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Situations where the dual sensor may

not activate properly

There may be high possibility not to detect

the traffic signs by the dual sensor under

the following situations. Also the function

of the dual sensor may be stopped tempo-

rarily. When the situations are improved,

the temporary stop of the function will be

canceled.

When there is bad weather such as

heavy rain, fog or a blizzard

When the dual sensor is hit by a bright

light such as sunlight or the headlight of

oncoming vehicle

When there is a sight of similar tone and

color such as a snowscape

When the vehicle runs on the road which

became bright by the reflected light,

When there are no lights or lamps as

street lamps, etc around in the dark

Front visibility is poor due to that there is

water vapor, sand or smoke or when the

vehicle in front of you is surrounded by

exhaust gas, water or snow

When you drive in the dawn, the dusk

and the night or when you drive in a dark

place as an indoor parking lot

When the vehicle direction to go ahead

or the vehicle position was largely

changed (for example, the lane change,

left turn, or right turn),

When the windshield is covered in fog,

snow, ice or dirt

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When raindrop, water or dirt on the wind-

shield is not wiped up enough

While using the windshield washer

When a wiper blade other than SUZUKI

genuine parts, including short type wiper

blade is used

When the tyres are not inflated to the

recommended tyre inflation pressure or

when the tyres except the assignment

size are equipped,

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When your vehicle is weighed down by

heavy items in the luggage compartment

or rear seat

When the headlights are covered in dirt,

snow, ice or mud

When the optical axis of the headlight is

deviated

When the brightness changes extremely

(for example, passing the entrance or

exit of tunnel),

When the vehicle is swaying on the

rough roads (for example, unevenness

roads or stone pavement roads) and the

visibility of the monocular camera is

unstable,

There may be a case to display the traf-

fic sign irrelevant to the vehicle, the traf-

fic sign that is not existed around the

vehicle under the following situations.

- When the traffic sign is existed on the

branched road, the junction or the

adjacent lane near the road that the

vehicle is moving,

- When there are similar things to the

color and the object of the traffic sign

(for example, the similar traffic sign,

the signboard or the structures)

- When the vehicle that the decal or

sticker like the traffic sign is pasted on

is existed in front of your vehicle, or

when you overtake such a vehicle,

- When the traffic sign is in front of the

vehicle on the roundabout,

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NOTE:

The traffic sign may be continued to dis-

play on the information display under the

following situations. Drive safely accord-

ing to the actual traffic rules.

- When you drive in the area where the

different speed limit is established

even though there is no speed limit

sign,

- When you drive in the area where the

end of traffic regulation is indicated by

the lane on the road even though

there is no traffic sign to indicate the

end of the traffic regulation,

Situations where the dual sensor can-

not be detected accurately by the posi-

tions or conditions of the traffic signs

The detection of traffic sign may be done

with delay or there may be a possibility to

occur no detection or inaccurate detection

of the traffic sign including the supplemen-

tal mark under the following situations.

When the traffic sign is dirt and hidden

by the leaves of the tree or the vehicle in

front of your vehicle and then it is hard to

recognize the traffic sign,

When the circumstance of the traffic sign

is complicated and it is hard to recognize

the traffic sign,

When the traffic sign is far from the vehi-

cle,

When the traffic sign is bended or

deformed,

When the color of the traffic sign is

faded,

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When the direction of traffic sign is Handling dual sensor

changed,

• When the traffic sign is damaged,

• When the traffic sign is aimed diagonally

to the vehicle,

When the signboard, the poster or traffic

information signboard is installed on the

top or bottom of it,

When the object as mud, snow or the ice

is attached on the traffic sign,

• When there is a traffic sign on a corner

or a curve,

When there is a traffic sign where light of

the headlight is hard to reach,

When the traffic sign is hard to recognize

due to the illumination on the roads or

the shadow of the building,

When the size of the traffic sign is small, (1) Dual sensor

When the traffic sign is a lighting type,

When the traffic sign is assimilated into

the building on the background and it is

hard to recognize the traffic sign,

When there is a hidden or rubbed part

on the traffic sign and the traffic sign is

hard to recognize,

When the traffic sign is refiected by the

strong light (for example, backlight or

headlight) and the dual sensor cannot

detect accurately,

NOTE:

There may be a possibility to detect the

supplemental mark inaccurately or not to

detect it as the traffic sign by the situations

around the vehicle.

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78RB03012

A WARNING

The detection performance of the

dual sensor has limits and the dual

sensor cannot detect all vehicles,

pedestrian, object of the high beam

assist (such as the lights of the vehi-

cle in front of you, street lamps, etc.),

partition lines or traffic sign. Do not

rely excessively on the system and

always drive in a safe manner.

• Observe the following instructions

in order to keep the dual sensor

functioning properly. If mishandled,

the dual sensor cannot accurately

detect a vehicle, a pedestrian, an

object of the high beam assist

(such as the lights of the vehicle in

front of you, street lamps, etc.) or

partition lines in front of you, the

system will not function properly

and unexpected accidents may

occur.

- Do not touch the lens of the dual

sensor.

- Do not clean the lens of the dual

sensor by yourself.

- Do not strike the body of, or any

surrounding parts of the dual

sensor.

(Continued)

A WARNING

(Continued)

- Do not remove or disassemble

the dual sensor.

- Do not stick or affix anything to

the lens of the dual sensor, not

even clear items.

• When the windshield around the

dual sensor is deformed or dam-

aged, or the windshield in front of

the dual sensor is cracked because

of an accident, the dual sensor can-

not detect an obstacle in front of

you, a pedestrian, an object of the

high beam assist (such as the

lights of the vehicle in front of you,

street lamps, etc.), partition lines or

traffic signs properly. If driving with

these damaged parts, the dual sen-

sor brake support will not function

properly and unexpected accidents

may occur. Operate the dual sensor

brake support OFF switch to turn

off the dual sensor brake support,

and ask a SUZUKI dealer to have

them inspected.

(Continued)

A WARNING

(Continued)

Do not apply any accessories

(other than SUZUKI genuine acces-

sories), films or stickers to the area

listed below. These may affect with

visibility of the dual sensor. If the

area of the dual sensor is

obstructed, the dual sensor cannot

detect any vehicles, pedestrians,

objects of the high beam assist

(such as the lights of the vehicle in

front of you, street lamps, etc.),

partition lines or traffic signs prop-

erly and the dual sensor brake sup-

port may not function properly.

Also, if applying them to an area

other than the prohibited area, it

may affect with the function of the

dual sensor by reflection of light or

an image. In this case, move them

to another place.

- On windshield

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A WARNING

Do not remove or disassemble

laser sensor parts of dual sensor.

Do not look into irradiation portion

of dual sensor by using the optical

instrument such as magnifying

glass, the objective glass, etc at

distance within 10 cm (3.9 inch)

from dual sensor when the ignition

switch is turned to "ON". Your eyes

might be damaged by laser.

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Laser explanatory label

Max overage power: 45 mW

Pulse duration: 33 ns

Wavelength: 905 nm

IEC 60825-1 :2007

Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products

except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated

Ju!y 26'", 2001

52RM30510

Laser emission data

Maximum average power: 45 mW

Pulse duration: 33 ns

Wave length: 905 nm

Divergence

(horizontal x vertical): 28' x 12'

NOTE:

The detection of the vehicle and an obsta-

cle in front of you, partition lines ·on the

road by the dual sensor is limited within the

visual range. It also takes several seconds

to detect and activate the alert after an

object is appeared in the visual range of

the dual sensor.

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Laser classification label

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION

DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH

OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS (MAGNIFIERS)

CLASS 1M LASER PRODUCT

52RM30520

A WARNING

Do not stick a sticker or a film

(including transparent thing) on the

front of dual sensor of the outside

windshield as shown in the below

illustration.

78RB03013

(1) (2) Prohibited area

The prohibited area (1) and (2) are shown

as below.

(1) From top edge of windshield to dual

sensor approximately 10 cm (3.9

inch) below of the bottom end of dual

sensor

(2) Approximately 20 cm (7.8 inch) from

the center of dual sensor to right and

left approximately 10 cm (3.9 inch)

A WARNING

Do not stick a sticker or a film

(including transparent thing) below

the dual sensor camera inside the

windshield shown as following illus-

tration.

When there is a large temperature gap

between inside of the vehicle and outside

air (such as winter), windshield is easy to

fog. If the front portion of dual sensor on

the windshield is fogged up or covered

with condensation or ice, dual sensor

brake support may not activate temporar-

ily. In this case, use the front defroster to

remove the fog, etc.

When cleaning inside of the windshield, do

not adhere the glass cleaner to lens.

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Temporary stop or failure of the dual sensor

The following chart shows the temporary stop or failure of the dual sensor.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

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FUNCTION

TEMPORARILY

DISABLED

(#1)

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SYSTEM

WARNING

Dual sensor

Temporary

Stop

On

Off

On

Failure

Off

On

(1) Dual sensor brake support indicator

light

(2) Lane departure warning indicator light

(3) High beam assist warning light

(orange)

(4) Indication of information display

#1: Depending on the cause of the tem-

porary stop or failure, the following

message may appear simultaneously.

.~

FUNCTION

TEMPORARILY

DISABLED

(CAM VIS)

.~

FUNCTION

TEMPORARILY

DISABLED

(CAM TEMP)

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NOTE:

When the function of the dual sensor is

temporarily stopped or malfunctioning, all

of following functions will be turned off.

Dual sensor brake support

Lane departure warning

Vehicle swaying warning

High beam assist

Traffic sign recognition

Temporary stop of the dual sensor

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 can-

celed.

When the visibility of the dual sensor is

poor

Refer to "Situations where the dual sen-

sor may not activate properly" in this

section for details.

When the temperature of the body of

dual sensor is high

When the systems related to the dual

sensor brake support are stopped tem-

porarily

When the battery has a voltage abnor-

mality

Failure of the dual sensor

When the dual sensor is faulty, the function

of the dual sensor is stopped until the igni-

tion switch is turned to "LOCK".

Find a safe place to park and turn the igni-

tion switch to "LOCK".

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 all of the indicators stay on after

restarting the engine, there may be a

failure of the dual sensor. Ask a SUZUKI

dealer to have the dual sensor

inspected.

NOTE:

Under the following situations, the dual

sensor brake support indicator light, lane

departure warning indicator light, and

high beam assist warning light come on

after the engine has been started, it

does not indicate a malfunction. Once

the ignition switch to is turned to "LOCK"

position and then the engine is restarted,

these indicators will go off.

- When the automatic brake system has

been operating 3 times

- When the automatic brake system has

been operating for long periods

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The function of the dual sensor is

stopped if the dual sensor brake support

indicator light, lane departure warning

indicator light, and high beam assist

warning light come on and there may be

a failure of the dual sensor, but it r}oes

not hinder normal driving.

Pedestrian detection

The dual sensor detects pedestrians by

whose size, shape or motion.

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(1)

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(1) About 1 - 2 m (3.3 - 6.6 ft)

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A WARNING

Even when the detection conditions

are satisfied, not all pedestrians may

be detected by the dual sensor.

In the following situations, there may

be a high possibility of undetectable

or delay of detection. Always drive in

a safe manner.

• A person who walks in a group

• A person who walks beside a wall

or another obstacle

A person who has an umbrella up

A person whose color is similar to

the background and who is

blended into the scenery

• A person who has a big luggage

• A person who walks with a stoop or

who crouches.

• A person who is lying down

• A person who is in a dark place

• A person who jumps out in front of

you

• A person at night

NOTE:

As the function of the dual sensor brake

support is different depending on some

destinations or areas, there are type of

vehicles with the function not to detect the

pedestrians.

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Situations where the dual sensor may

not activate properly

In the following situations, there may be a

high possibility that the dual sensor cannot

detect a vehicle, a pedestrian, an object of

the high beam assist (such as the lights of

the vehicle in front of you and street lamps,

etc.), partition lines or traffic sign. Also the

function of the dual sensor may be

stopped temporarily. When the situations

are improved, the temporary stop of the

function will be canceled.

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When there is bad weather such as

heavy rain, fog or a blizzard

When the dual sensor is hit by a bright

light such as sunlight or the headlight of

oncoming vehicle

When there is a sight of similar tone and

color such as a snowscape

When there is a dark place and no land-

mark around

When front visibility is poor due to that

there is water vapor, sand or smoke or

when the vehicle in front of you is sur-

rounded by exhaust gas, water or snow

• When your vehicle gets close to an

object in a dark place such as at dusk, at

dawn or an indoor parking lot

When the windshield is covered in fog,

snow, ice or dirt

• When raindrop, water or dirt on the wind-

shield is not wiped up enough

While using the windshield washer

When a wiper blade other than SUZUKI

genuine parts, including short type wiper

blade is used

When lens of dual sensor is dirty or dam-

aged

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When the vision of the dual sensor is

obstructed with the followings:

- A sticker or film on the windshield

- An accessory on the windshield

- A crack or scratch of the windshield

- A long object such as a roof carrier or

ski board on the roof

72M20405

When your vehicle is weighed down by

heavy items in the luggage compartment

or rear seat

When wheel alignment is deviated

When the tyres are not infiated to the

recommended tyre pressure or the tyres

are worn

With snow chains or non-specified sized

tyres equipped

When you have a temporarily repaired

fiat tyre

With a modified suspension equipped

When passing through the entrance or

exit of the tunnel and the brightness is

changed extremely

When driving without lighting the head-

lights at night or in tunnels

When driving on the following roads

- On sharp curves or extremely rough

surfaces

- On a steep slope

- On seam of the road

When vehicle is swaying

When the optical axis of the headlight is

deviated

With modified headlights and/or front fog

lights equipped

When the headlights are covered in dirt,

snow, ice or mud

When the following types of a vehicle are

in front of you, or when the following situa-

tions occur, the dual sensor may not detect

a vehicle in front of you or may need more

time to detect a vehicle. ·

72M20407

Vehicles in front of you have small, low,

or uneven backs as shown below:

- A track without side or back gates, and

when mounting no luggage on the

cargo bed

- A vehicle with luggage protruding out

from the back

- A specially shaped vehicle such as a

car carrier trailer or a motorcycle with

side car

- A low-slung vehicle

When ground clearance of vehicle in

front of you is extremely high.

When a vehicle is oncoming or retreating

vehicle

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When a vehicle facing sideways

When a vehicle in front of you without

turning on the tail lights at night or in tun-

nels

When a vehicle in front of you refiects

sunlight strongly

When there is a wall in front of the

parked vehicle

When there is another obstacle beside a

vehicle

D

72M20406

When only a part of the vehicle in front of

you is within the dual sensor detection

field

When the difference of speed between

the vehicle in front of you and your vehi-

cle is increased

When the distance to the vehicle in front

of you is short

When the vehicle in front of you is diffi-

cult to refiect the laser beam

When driving on a curve

For a while after escaping from a curve

When the vehicle in front of you turns,

accelerates or decelerates suddenly

When a vehicle in front of you jumps out

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• When you change the lane and

approach the leading vehicle

When the following types of partition lines

are in front of you, or when the following

situations occur, the dual sensor may not

detect the lines or may need more time to

detect the lines.

• The narrow lane width

• When the lane is difficult to detect

- No partition lines, or faded lines

- The color of partition lines is similar to

the road

- The width of partition lines is narrow

- The partition lines has blurred

- There are road studs or stones

- The partition lines can not be seen, or

difficult to see due to sand, etc.

- Driving on a road that is wet due to

rain, after the rain, puddles, etc.

- The partition lines drew on a curb

- Driving on a road that is bright due to

reflected light, etc.

When the distance to the vehicle in front

of you is short

Immediately after the lane change, or

immediately after passing through the

intersection.

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Emergency stop signal (ESS) (if equipped)

ESS stands for Emergency Stop Signal.

ESS is a feature t_hat gives a warning to a following vehicle by fiashing all turn signal lights

faster than usual 1f all the following conditions are met. Also, within these conditions, it will

fiash along with your turn signal in the instrument cluster.

• When you slam down on the brakes at speeds of approximately 55 km/h (34 mph) or

over.

• When the ABS is activated or when you suddenly brake similar to activating the ABS.

The ESS will stop functioning in the following situations:

• When you release the brake

When the ABS is no longer activated

When you turn on the hazard warning switch

When the car is no longer rapidly decelerating

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A WARNING

Although the ESS is designed to

reduce the number of rear-end colli-

sions that occur from sudden brak-

ing, by warning a following vehicle, it

cannot prevent all collisions. Always

make an effort to drive safely and

avoid unnecessary sudden braking

when stopping or decelerating.

NOTE:

The ESS feature cannot be deactivated.

• Use of the hazard warning switch should

be given preference over the ESS.

When driving on the following surfaces

and the ABS gives out momentarily, the

ESS may not function.

- When driving on slippery surfaces

- When driving over bumps on the road

such as highway joint seams

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Braking

60G165S

The distance needed to bring any vehicle

to a halt increases with the speed of the

vehicle. The braking distance needed, for

example, at 60 km/h (37 mph) will be

approximately 4 times greater than the

braking distance needed at 30 km/h (19

mph). Start to depress the brake pedal

when there is plenty of distance between

your vehicle and the stopping point, and

slow down gradually.

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A WARNING

If water gets into the brake devices,

brake performance may become poor

and unpredictable. After driving

through water or washing the under-

side of the vehicle, test the brakes

while driving at a slow speed to see if

they have maintained their normal

effectiveness. If the brakes are less

effective than normal, dry them by

repeatedly applying the brakes while

driving slowly until the brakes have

regained their normal effectiveness.

Power-assisted brakes

Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes. If

power assistance is lost due to a stalled

engine or other failures, the system is still

fully operational on reserve power and you

can bring the vehicle to a complete stop by

pressing the brake pedal once and holding

it down. The reserve power is partly used

up when you depress the brake pedal and

reduces each time the pedal is pressed.

Apply smooth and even pressure to the

pedal. Do not pump the pedal.

A WARNING

Even without reserve power in the

brake system, you can still stop the

vehicle by pressing the brake pedal

harder than normally required. How-

ever, the stopping distance may be

longer.

Brake assist system

When you slam the brakes on, the brake

assist system determines it to be an emer-

gency stop and provides more powerful

braking for a driver who cannot hold down

the brake pedal firmly.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

ABS will help you avoid skidding by elec-

tronically controlling braking pressure. It

will also help you maintain steering control

when braking on slippery surfaces or when

braking hard.

The ABS works automatically, so you do

not need any special braking technique.

Just push the brake pedal down without

pumping. The ABS will operate whenever

it senses that the wheels are locking up.

You may feel the brake pedal move a little

while the ABS is operating.

NOTE:

The ABS will not work if vehicle speed is

under about 9 km/h (6 mph).

ff the ABS system is activated, you may

hear a clunking noise and/or feel pulsat-

ing in the brake pedal. This is normal

and indicates that the brake fluid pres-

sure is being controlled properly.

You may hear an operation sound when

you start the engine or after the vehicle

begins to move. This means that the

above systems are in the self-check

mode. This sound does not indicate a

malfunction.

A WARNING

On some types of loose surfaces

(such as gravel, snow-covered

roads, etc.), the stopping distance

required for a vehicle with ABS

may be slightly greater than the

one required for a comparable

vehicle with a conventional brake

system. With a conventional brake

system, skidding tyres are able to

plow the gravel or snow layer,

shortening the stopping distance.

ABS minimizes this resistance

effect. Allow for extra stopping dis-

tance when driving on loose sur-

faces.

On regular paved roads, some driv-

ers may be able to obtain slightly

shorter stopping distances with

conventional brake systems than

with ABS.

In both of the above conditions,

ABS will still offer the advantage of

helping you maintain directional

control. However, remember that

ABS will not compensate for bad

road or weather conditions or poor

driver judgment. Use good judg-

ment and do not drive too fast.

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(8)

(CD)

(1) (2)

54MN069

(1) ABS warning light

(2) Brake system warning light

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A WARNING

If the ABS warning light (1) on the

instrument cluster comes on and

stays on while driving, there may

be a problem with the ABS system.

Ask a SUZUKI dealer to inspect the

ABS system immediately. If the

ABS system becomes inoperative,

the brake system will function as

an ordinary brake system that has

no ABS.

If the ABS warning light (1) and the

brake system warning light (2) on

the instrument cluster simultane-

ously stay on or come on while

driving, both anti-lock function and

rear brake force control function

(proportioning valve function) of

the ABS system may have failed. If

so, the rear wheels may easily skid

or the vehicle can even spin in the

worst case when braking on a slip-

pery road or when hard braking

even on a dry paved road. Ask a

SUZUKI dealer to inspect the ABS

system immediately. Drive care-

fully, avoiding hard braking as

much as possible.

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How ABS works

A computer continuously monitors wheel

speed. The computer compares the

changes in wheel speed when braking. If

the wheels slow suddenly. indicating a

skidding situation, the computer will

change braking pressure several times

each second to prevent the wheels from

locking. When you start your vehicle or

when you accelerate after a hard stop. you

may hear a momentary motor or clicking

noise as the system resets or checks itself.

A WARNING

The ABS may not work properly if

tyres or wheels other than those

specified in the owner's manual are

used. This is because the ABS works

by comparing changes in wheel

speed. When replacing tyres or

wheels, use only the size and type

specified in this owner's manual.

Electronic stability program

(ESP®)

ESP® is a registered trademark of Daimler

AG.

The Electronic Stability Program (ESP®)

helps to control the vehicle during corner-

ing if front wheels or rear wheels skid. It

also assists you in maintaining traction

while accelerating on loose or slippery

road surfaces. It does this by regulating

the engine's output, and by_ . selective!¥

applying the brakes. In add1t1on, ESP

helps to avoid skidding by controlling brak-

ing pressure.

A WARNING

The ESP® cannot enhance the vehi-

cle's driving stability in all situations

and does not control your vehicle's

entire braking system. The ESP® can-

not prevent accidents, including

those resulting from excessive speed

in turns, or hydroplaning. Only safe

and attentive drive can prevent acci-

dents. The capabilities of an ESP®-

equipped vehicle must never be used

as a substitute for careful driving.

The ESP® has the following three sys-

tems:

Stability control system

The vehicle stability control system helps

provide integrated control of systems such

as anti-lock brakes, traction control, engine

control, etc. This system automatically

controls the brakes and engine to help pre-

vent the vehicle from skidding when cor-

nering on a slippery road surface or when

turning the steering wheel abruptly.

Traction control system

The traction control system automatically

helps prevent the spinning of wheels when

the vehicle is started or accelerated on

slippery road surfaces. The system oper-

ates only if it senses that some of the

wheels are spinning or beginning to lose

traction. When this happens, the system

operates the front or rear brakes and

reduces engine power to l1m1t wheel spin.

NOTE:

You may hear an operation sound when

you start the engine or after the vehicle

begins to move. This means that the

above systems are in the self-check mode.

This sound does not indicate a malfunc-

tion.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

ABS will help you avoid skidding by elec-

tronically controlling braking pressure. It

will also help you maintain steering control

when braking on slippery surfaces or when

braking hard. The ABS works automati-

cally, so you do not have to use any spe-

cial braking technique. Just push the brak_e

pedal down without pumping. The ABS will

operate whenever it senses that wheels

are locking up. You may feel the brake

pedal pulsate while the ABS is operating.

(For more information on ABS, see "Brak-

ing" in this section.)

NOTE:

The ABS will not work if vehicle speed is

under about 9 km/h (6 mph).

A WARNING

The ESP® may not work properly if

tyres or wheels other than those

specified in the owner's manual are

used. When replacing tyres or

wheels, use only the size and type

specified in this owner's manual.

• The ESP® may not work properly if

·tyres are not inflated to the recom-

mended ~re pressure.

The ESP" may not work properly if

tyres are fitted with snow chains.

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

A WARNING

(Continued)

• The ESP® may not work properly if

the tyres are excessively worn.

Replace tyres when the tread wear

indicators in the grooves appear on

the tread surface.

• The ESP® is not a substitute for

winter tyres or snow chains on a

snowMcovered road.

A WARNING

• The ESP® may not work properly if

engine related parts such as the

muffler are not equivalent to stan-

dard equipment or are extremely

deteriorated.

Do not modify the vehicle's sus-

pension since the ESP® may not

work properly.

NOTE:

• If the Espi!) system is activated, you may

hear a clunking noise and/or feel pulsat-

ing in the brake pedal. This is. normal

and indicates that the brake flwd pres-

sure is being controlled properly.

You may hear an operation sound when

you start the engine or after the vehicle

begins to move. This means that the

above systems are in the self-check

mode. This sound does not indicate a

malfunction.

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The ESP® indicator lights are described

below:

ESP® warning light

52KM133

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.

When the ignition switch is turned to "ON"

position, this light comes on briefly so you

can check that the light is working.

NOTICE

If the ESP® warning light comes on

and stays on while driving, there may

be a malfunction of the ESP® sys•

tems (other than ABS). You should

have the systems inspected by a

SUZUKI dealer.

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NOTE:

When the ESFi® warning light comes on

and stays on while driving, indicating a

malfunction of the ESFI® systems (other

than ABS), the brake system will function

as an ordinary ABS with no additional

ESFI® functions.

ESP® OFF indicator light

iir

OFF

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You should turn the ESP® on during your

ordinary driving, so that you have the ben-

efits of all of the ESP® systems.

It may be required to turn the ESP® sys-

tems (other than ABS) off if your vehicle is

stuck in sand, mud, or snow, where wheel

spin is necessary.

NOTE:

When the vehicle speed is greater than

approximately 30 km/h (19 mph), the

ESFi® systems (other than ABS) will turn

on automatically and the ESFI® OFF

indicator light will go out.

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

whee/ drive low range) position, the

ESFI® systems (other than ABS) will be

cance/ed to provide improved vehicle

traction, and the ESFI® OFF indicator

light will come on.

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

whee/ drive low range) position, braket-

raction control can be activated. Braket-

raction control brakes the spinning

wheel to distribute drive power to the

other wheels for increased climbing abil-

ity or for better performance on a rolling

hill or a slippery surface.

ESP® OFF switch

(1) ESP® OFF switch

When the ESP® OFF switch located at the

instrument panel is pushed and held to

turn off the ESP® systems (other than

ABS), the ESP® OFF indicator light in the

instrument cluster comes on.

When you have turned the ESP® systems

(other than ABS) off, turn them back on

before resuming ordinary driving.

When you push the ESP® OFF switch

again, the ESP® OFF indicator light will go

out and all of the ESP® systems will be

activated.

NOTE:

When you push and hold the Esp® OFF

switch for a while with the transfer lever in

"4L" position, the hill hold control system

can be deactivate.

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ESP

SERVICE

ESP SYSTEM

75RM223

If the message shown in the above illustra-

tion appears on the information display,

master warning indicator light blinks and

the interior buzzer beeps, there may be a

problem with the ESP® system. Have your

vehicle inspected by a SUZUKI dealer.

NOTE:

The Esp® system will not activate while

this message is displayed.

NOTE:

If your vehicle is equipped with the dual

sensor brake support system, when the

Esp® system is turned off, dual sensor

brake support system, lane departure sys-

tem, vehicle swaying warning and traffic

sign recognition will be fumed off. (High

beam assist does not turn off.)

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

ABS warning light/ brake system

warning light

See "Braking" in this section.

Hill descent control system

The hill descent control system is designed

to reduce the driver's workload when going

down steep, rough and/or slippery hills

where the vehicle cannot decelerate

enough by engine braking alone. The hill

descent control system helps to control

vehicle speed by automatically engaging

the vehicle's brakes, as needed, so you

can concentrate on steering the vehicle.

.A. WARNING

Do not rely excessively on the hill

descent control system. The hill

descent control system may not con-

trol the vehicle speed on a hill under

all load or road conditions. Always be

prepa!ed to control vehicle speed by

applying the brakes. Failure to pay

attention and control vehicle speed

using the brakes when necessary

may result in loss of control or an

accident.

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Hill descent control switch

(1) Hill descent control switch

~;

To activate the hill descent control system:

1) Shift the transfer lever into 4-wheel

drive hiQh range position ("4H") or 4-

wh!"el drive low '.ange position ("4L").

2) Shift the gearsh1ft lever into a forward

gear or reverse gear.

3) Push the hill descent control switch (1)

when the vehicle speed is under 25 km/h

(15 mph). The hill descent control indica-

tor on the instrument cluster will come on

and the hill descent control system will be

activated.

4-wheel drive high range position

When the vehicle speed exceeds about 1 o

km/h (6 mph) without depressing the

accelerator pedal, the hill descent control

system applies the brakes automatically to

maintain the vehicle speed at about 1 O km/

h (6 mph).

4-wheel drive low range position

When the vehicle speed exceeds about 5

km/h (3 mph) without depressing the

accelerator pedal, the hill descent control

system applies the brakes automatically to

maintain the vehicle speed at about 5 km/h

(3 mph).

• When braking, the brake/tail lights come

on and the ESP® warning light blinks.

When the vehicle speed exceeds about

40 km/h (25 mph), the hill descent con-

trol system stops functioning and the hill

descent control indicator goes off. When

the vehicle slows down below about 25

km/h (16 mph), the hill descent control

system will be activated again and the

hill descent control indicator will come

on.

A WARNING

• When the hill descent control sys-

tem is used continuously for a long

time, the temperature of the bra~e

system may increase and the hill

descent control system may be

deactivated temporarily to protect

the device of the brake system. The

hill descent control indicator blinks

to let you know the system is deac-

tivated. Depress the brake pedal

and stop the vehicle in a safe place.

When the temperature of the brake

system goes down, the hill descent

control indicator will come on and

the system is activated again.

• The hill descent control system

may be activated when the gear-

shift lever is in "N" (Neutral) posi~

tion, but engine braking will not

work. Always use the hill descent

control system with the gearshift

lever in a forward gear or reverse

gear.

When using the hill descent control

system, push the hill descent con-

trol switch and make sure that the

hill descent control indicator light

comes on and no warning message

are indicated on the information

display.

NOTE:

You may hear a sound coming from the

engine when the hill descent control sys-

tem is activated. This sound is normal and

does not indicate a malfunction.

To turn off the hill descent control system,

push the hill descent control switch and

turn off the hill descent control indicator

light.

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Hill descent control indicator light

79K050

When the ignition switch is in "ON" posi-

tion, 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 operat-

ing conditions are fulfilled, the hill desce~t

control indicator comes on. If the hill

descent control indicator blinks, the hill

descent control will not be activated.

If hill descent control indicator light comes

on while not operating the hill descent con-

trol switch, or the indicator light does not

come on after the switch is pushed, there

is a problem in this system. Have your

vehicle inspected by a SUZUKI dealer.

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

NOTE:

If the hill descent control indicator blinks

when you push the hill descent control

switch, check the following conditions.

• The transfer lever is in 4-wheel drive

high range position

("4H'? or 4-wheel

drive low range position("4L

'?

• The gearshift lever is in a forward gear

or reverse gear

• The vehicle speed is under 25 km/h (15

mph)

• The brake system is under normal oper-

ating temperature

NOTE:

If any of the following conditions occur,

there may be a problem with the hill

descent control system or the ESP8 sys-

tem. Have your vehicle inspected by a

SUZUKI dealer.

The hill descent control indicator does

not come on or blink when you push the

hill descent control switch.

The hill descent control indicator stays

on when driving without pushing the hill

descent control switch.

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ESP

HILL HOLD

DISABLE

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If the message shown in the above illustra-

tion appears on the information display,

master warning indicator light blinks and

the interior buzzer beeps, there may be a

problem with the hill descent control sys-

tem and the hill hold control system. Have

your vehicle inspected by a SUZUKI

dealer.

NOTE:

You cannot activate the hill descent control

system while this message is displayed.

Hill hold control system

The hill hold control system is designed to

assist you in starting to move up hills.

When you start to move up a hill, the sys-

tem helps prevent the vehicle from rolling

downward (for approximately 2 seconds)

while you move your foot from the brake

pedal to the accelerator pedal.

A WARNING

• Do not rely excessively on the hill

hold control system. The hill hold

control system may not prevent the

vehicle from rolling downward on a

hill under all load or road condi-

tions. Always be prepared to

depress the brake pedal to prevent

the vehicle from rolling downward.

Failure to pay attention and

depress the brake pedal to hold the

vehicle on a hill when necessary,

may result in loss of control or an

accident.

The hill hold control system is not

designed to stop the vehicle on a

hill.

(Continued)

A WARNING

(Continued)

After you release your foot from the

brake pedal, accelerate the vehicle

to move up immediately. If you

release your foot from the brake

pedal over 2 seconds, the hill hold

control system will be canceled. If

so, the vehicle may roll downward,

which can result in an accident

depending on the degree of slope.

And, the engine may stall and the

power assist for the steering and

brakes will not work so steering

and braking will be much harder

than usual which can result in an

accident or vehicle damage.

If you drive on the steep slope, the

gravel, the sclnow-covered road, or

the muddy r I'd and the hill hold

control system is activated, there

may be a possibility that the wheels

will be locked and then the vehicle

may lose the control.

The hill hold control system activates for a

maximum of about 2 seconds if your foot is

moved from the brake pedal when the fol-

lowing conditions are all met.

1) The gearshift lever is in a forward gear

or reverse gear.

2) The parking brake is released.

3) The vehicle is on an upward incline.

NOTE:

When the hill hold control system is acti-

vated, the following conditions may be

found, but this is not a malfunction.

You may hear a sound from the engine

room.

As brake pedal becomes heavy, it may

be difficult for you to depress it.

ESP

HILL HOLD

DISABLE

75RM224

If the message shown in the above illustra-

tion appears on the information display,

master warning indicator light blinks and

the interior buzzer beeps, there may be a

problem with the hill descent control sys-

tem and the hill hold control system. Have

your vehicle inspected by a SUZUKI

dealer.

NOTE:

The hill hold control system will not acti-

vate while this message is displayed.

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How to turn off Hill hold control system

When driving on a steep slope, or a slip-

pery road (icy, snow-covered, muddy, etc),

it is possible to deactivate the hill hold con-

trol system.

To deactivate the hill hold control system:

1) Make sure that the gear shift lever is in

"N" (Neutral) position for manual trans-

mission vehicles and automatic trans-

mission vehicles.

2) Shift the transfer lever from 4-wheel

high range position ("4H") to 4-wheel

low range position ("4L").

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3) When the ESP® OFF switch is pushed

and held to turn off the ESP® system

(other than ABS), the ESP® OFF indi-

cator light comes on for the vehicles

with Instrument cluster (Type A) or the

message is shown on the display for

the vehicles with instrument cluster

(Type B) and the hill hold control sys-

tem is deactivated.

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For vehicles with instrument cluster

(Type A)

For vehicles with instrument cluster

(Type B)

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NOTE:

• When the ESffe OFF switch is pushed

again, the hill hold control system is acti-

vated again.

When the hill hold control system is

deactivated and the transfer lever is

shifted from "4L" position to "4H" posi-

tion, the hill hold control system is acti-

vated again.

When the hill hold control system is

deactivated, hill descent control system

is also deactivated.

Tyre pressure monitoring

system (TPMS) (if equipped)

The tyre pressure monitoring system is

designed to alert you when one or more of

the tyres on your vehicle is significantly

under-inflated. The tyre pressure monitor-

ing system (TPMS) senso_r containing a

unique identification code 1s mounted on

each wheel. The TPMS sensors transmit

tyre pressure signals to the receiver of the

tyre pressure monitoring system controller.

When the inflation pressure of one or more

tyres indicates significant under-inflation,

the low tyre pressure warning light shown

below comes on.

NOTE:

The word "telltale" in this section, means

an indicator.

Low tyre pressure warning light

(!)

52D305

Each tyre should be checked monthly

when cold and infiated to the infiation pres-

sure recommended by the vehicle manu-

facturer on the vehicle placard or tyre

pressure label. (If your vehicle has tyres of

a different size than the size indicated on

the vehicle placard or tyre pressure label,

you should determine the proper tyre pres-

sure for those tyres.)

As an added fuel efficiency feature, your

vehicle has been equipped with a tyre

pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that

illuminates a low tyre pressure telltale

when one or more of your tyres is signifi-

cantly under-infiated.

Accordingly, when the low tyre pressure

telltale illuminates, you should stop and

check your tyres as soon as possible, and

infiate them to the proper pressure.

Driving on a significantly under-infiated

tyre causes the tyre to overheat and can

lead to tyre failure. Under-infiation also

reduces fuel efficiency and tyre tread life,

and may affect the vehicle's handling and

stopping ability.

Please note that the TPMS is not a substi-

tute for proper tyre maintenance, and it is

the driver's responsibility to maintain cor-

rect tyre pressure, even if under-infiation

has not reached the level to trigger illumi-

nation of the TPMS low tyre pressure tell-

tale.

A WARNING

Relying only on the tyre pressure

monitoring system to determine

when it is necessary to add air to the

tyres can result in loss of control or

an accident.

Check tyre pressures monthly when

the tyres are cold. If necessary,

adjust them to the recommended

inflation pressure as specified on the

vehicle's tyre information placard

and in this owner's manual. Refer to

"Tyres" in "INSPECTION AND MAIN-

TENANCE" section.

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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 to "ON"

position, 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.

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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.

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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 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" 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 in all of your tyres to the

recommended inflation pressure as

soon as possible.

The low tyre pressure warning light can

come on due to normal causes such as

natural air leakage and pressure changes

caused by changes in temperature or

atmospheric pressure. Adjusting the air

pressure in the tyres to the pressure

shown on the tyre information placard

should cause the low tyre pressure warn-

ing light to turn off.

To make the low tyre pressure warning

light go off, adjust the tyre pressures when

the tyres are cold, and drive the vehicle for

about 10 minutes.

When the adjusted tyre pressure is recog-

nized, the low tyre pressure warning light

will go off and the information display

shows the current tyre pressure (if you

select the TPMS monitor (if equipped)).

NOTICE

If the low tyre pressure warning light

does not go off even when you drive

for more than 10 minutes after adjust-

ing the cold tyre pressure, there may

be a problem with the TPMS. Have

your vehicle inspected by a SUZUKI

dealer.

If the light turns on again shortly after

adjusting the pressure in your tyres. you

may have a flat tyre. If you have a flat tyre,

replace it with the spare tyre (if equipped).

Refer to "Jacking instructions" in "EMER-

GENCY SERVICE"" section. Refer to

"Replacing tyres and/or wheels" for instruc-

tions on how to restore normal operation of

the tyre pressure monitoring system after

you have had a flat tyre.

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NOTE:

For a certain type of instrument cluster

only, the information display shows the

above warning and indicator message

when this light comes on.

When the tyre pressure is adjusted in

high altitude areas, the low tyre pressure

light may not turn off even after tyre

pressure adjustment. In this case, adjust

the inflation pressure to a slightly higher

pressure than the one shown on the tyre

informaUon placard.

The low tyre pressure warning light may

turn off temporarily after coming on. This

could be due to increase of surface tem-

perature after long distance driving or

traveling to a high temperature area.

Even if the tyre pressure warning light

turns off after coming on, check the infla-

tion pressure of all tyres.

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To reduce the chance that the low tyre

pressure warning light will come on due

to normal changes in temperature and

atmospheric pressure, it is important to

check and adjust the tyre pressures

when the tyres are cold. If you check

tyres after driving, they are warm. Even

if the tyre pressure seems to be good in

this condition, it could fall below the

specified pressure when tyres cool

down. Also, if tyres are inflated to the

specified pressure in a warm garage, the

tyre pressure could fall below the speci-

fied one when you drive the vehicle out-

side in very cold temperature. If you

adjust the tyre pressure in a garage that

is warmer than the outside temperature,

you should add 1 kPa to the recom-

mended cold tyre pressure for every

O.B'C difference between garage tem-

perature and outside temperature.

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TPMS malfunction indicator

Your vehicle has also been equipped with

a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate

when the system is not operating properly.

The TPMS malfunction indicator is com-

bined with the low tyre pressure telltale.

When the system detects a malfunction,

the telltale will flash for about 75 seconds

and then remain continuously illuminated.

This sequence will continue upon subse-

quent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal-

function exists.

The TPMS malfunction indicator is not

reset even after the engine is turned off; it

remains in the ON state until the normal

conditions are restored.

When the malfunction indicator is illumi-

nated, the system may not be able to

detect or signal low tyre pressure as

intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur

for a variety of reasons, including the

installation of replacement or alternate

tyres or wheels on the vehicle that prevent

the TPMS from functioning properly.

Always check the TPMS malfunction tell-

tale after replacing one or more tyres or

wheels on your vehicle to ensure the

replacement or alternation of tyres and

wheels to allow the TPMS to continue to

function properly.

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NOTICE

The tyre pressure sensors can be

damaged if you do not take proper

precautions.

We highly recommend that you

have tyres repaired or replaced by

a SUZUKI dealer. The tyre pressure

sensors can be damaged by instal-

lation or removal of tyres.

• Do not use liquid sealants for a flat

tyre unless your vehicle is

equipped with a flat tyre repair kit

instead of a spare tyre.

NOTICE

If the low tyre pressure warning light

comes on frequently, there may be

something wrong with one or more of

the tyres, tyre pressure sensors or

the monitoring system.

If the low tyre pressure warning light

comes on frequently, have your vehi~

cle inspected by a SUZUKI dealer.

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NOTE:

For a cerlain type of instrument cluster

only, the information display shows the

above warning and indicator message

when this light comes on.

TPMS limitations

The tyre pressure monitoring system may

not function properly under certain circum-

stances. In the following situations, the low

tyre pressure warning light may come on

and remain on or may blink.

When you replace a flat tyre with the

spare tyre.

When you include a spare tyre during a

tyre rotation.

When the TPMS sensor is damaged

during a tyre replacement or liquid seal-

ants are used to repair a flat tyre.

When the electronic signal of TPMS sen-

sor is disturbed in one of the following

ways:

- Electric devices or facilities using simi-

lar radio wave frequencies are nearby.

- A metallic film that may cause radio

wave interference is attached on the

window.

- A lot of snow or ice covers the vehicle,

in particular, around the wheels or

wheel housings.

- Snow tyres that are not installed with

genuine TPMS sensors or snow

chains are used.

When you use non-genuine SUZUKI

wheels or tyres.

When the pressure of any tyre is too

high.

When there is a problem with the

receiver of the TPMS controller.

TPMS setting (For instrument clus-

ter - Type A)

You can set one of the initial value of

tyre pressure below that is indicated on

the tyre information label.

- Comfort Mode

- Load Mode

For details on how to set the mode, refer to

"Setting mode" in "BEFORE DRIVING"

section.

A WARNING

If the loading weight has changed,

adjust the tyre pressure according to

the tyre information label and set the

initial value via the information dis-

play. If the loading weight, tyre pres-

sure and initial value do not match,

the tyre pressure monitoring system

will not function properly.

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TPMS setting (For instrument clus-

ter• Type B)

• You can check the current tyre pressure

on the information display.

• You can set one of the initial value of

tyre pressure below that is indicated on

the tyre information label.

- Comfort Mode

- Load Mode

A WARNING

If the loading weight has changed,

adjust the tyre pressure according to

the tyre information label and set the

initial value via the information dis-

play. If the loading weight, tyre pres-

sure and initial value do not nJatch,

the tyre pressure monitoring system

will not function properly.

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To check the current tyre pressure

(1)

78RB03016

1) When the ignition switch is turned to

"ON" and the vehicle is stationary, push

and hold the indicator selector knob (1)

on the instrument cluster for a while to

change the information display to the

setting mode.

Setting mode

78RB03017

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2) Turn the indicator selector knob (1) left

or right to select "TPMS" and push the

indicator selector knob.

NOTE:

If you exit the setting mode, select "Back"

and push the indicator selector knob (1 ).

TPMS

78RB03018

3) Turn the indicator selector knob (1) left

or right to select "Tyre Press" and push

the indicator selector knob.

78RB03019

4) The display shows current tyre pres-

sure.

NOTE:

If the low tyre pressure warning light

comes on, the information display will be

switched to "Tyre Press" display and the

corresponding tyre pressure indication

blinks to alert you which tyre(s) is(are)

low pressure.

The display may not show the tyre pres-

sure for about 10 minutes after the vehi-

cle begins to move. This is because the

TPMS system learns the tyre pressure

within this 10 minutes. The display will

show the tyre pressure after 10 minutes

pass.

If you stop the vehicle and turn the igni-

tion switch to "LOCK" position, and leave

it for 20 minutes or more, tyre pressure

wi/1 be reset and will be indicated as 0

kPa when the engine is restarted. In this

case, the current tyre pressure indication

will recover after driving for a while.

However, if any of tyre pressures has

been detected as low pressure before

stopping the engine, the tyre pressure

indication may not recover and may be

indicated as "---".

To set the initial value of tyre pressure

(1)

78RB03016

1) When the ignition switch is in "ON"

position and the vehicle is stationary,

.

push and hold the indicator selector

knob (1) on the instrument cluster for a

while to change the information display

to the setting mode.

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78RB03017

2) Turn the indicator selector knob (1) left

or right to select "TPMS" and push the

indicator selector knob.

NOTE:

If you exit the setting mode, select "Back"

and push the indicator selector knob (1 ).

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78RB03018

3) Turn the indicator selector knob (1) left

or right to select "TPMS Mode" and

push the indicator selector knob.

78R803020

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4) Turn the indicator selector knob (1) left

or right to select the initial value and

push the indicator selector knob.

78RB03021

5) When the display shows the message

shown in the above illustration, the set-

ting is completed.

Replacing tyres and/or wheels

If you got a fiat tyre and replaced it with the

spare tyre, SUZUKI recommends that you

have a SUZUKI dealer mount a new tyre

on the wheel that had the fiat tyre. The

TPMS is already set up to recognize the ID

code of the original wheel, and normal

TPMS operation will be restored.

If you need to replace any wheels on your

vehicle, a SUZUKI dealer must check that

TPMS sensors are installed in the new

wheels and must set up the TPMS to rec-

ognize the new sensors.

NOTE:

A TPMS sensor is not installed in the spare

tyre. You should use the spare tyre only in

an emergency situation, and should

replace the spare tyre as soon as possible

to restore normal TPMS operation.

A WARNING

Use of tyres or wheels not recom-

mended by SUZUKI can result in fail-

ure of the TPMS.

When replacing tyres and wheels,

use only tyres and wheels recom-

mended by SUZUKI as standard or

optional equipment for your vehicle.

Refer to "tyres" in "INSPECTION AND

MAINTENANCE" section for addi-

tional information.

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