Get Operating Your Vehicle -> Ignition Switch Guide for Suzuki S Cross SUV First Generation (2006-2012)

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12)Check all gauges.

13)Make sure that the BRAKE 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) Power steering (if equipped) fluid level

5) Windshield washer fluid level

6) Hood latch operation

Pull the hood release handle inside the

vehicle. Make sure that you cannot

open the hood all the way without

releasing the secondary latch. Be sure

to close the hood securely after check-

ing for proper latch operation. See the

item “All latches, hinges and locks” of

“CHASSIS AND BODY” in the “Periodic

Maintenance Schedule” section in the

“INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE”

section for lubrication schedule.

Once a month, or each time you fill your

fuel tank, check the tire pressure using a

tire pressure gauge. Also check the tire

pressure of the spare tire.

Ignition Switch

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WARNING

Make sure 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.

WARNING

To avoid possible injury, do not oper-

ate controls by reaching through the

steering wheel.

Ignition Switch: 8

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Vehicle Without Keyless Start

System

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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.

Manual transaxle

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• Manual transaxle vehicles

You must push in the key to turn it to the

“LOCK” position. It locks the ignition, and

prevents normal use of the steering

wheel after the key is removed.

• CVT vehicles

The gearshift lever must be in the “P”

(Park) position to turn the key to the

“LOCK” position. 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, try turning 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.

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.

Push

Turn to “LOCK”

Lighting/Turn Signal Control Lever: 8

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Vehicle With Keyless Start System

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The ignition switch can be operated with-

out using an ignition key when the remote

controller is in an area of the vehicle other

than the rear luggage area. To turn the

ignition switch, first push in the switch.

• Manual transaxle vehicle

You must push in the ignition switch to

turn it from the “LOCK” position to the

“ACC” position. To return to the “LOCK”

position from the “ACC” position, turn the

ignition switch counterclockwise while

pushing in the switch.

•CVT vehicle

To turn the ignition switch, push the

switch.

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If the keyless start system blue indicator

light illuminates on the instrument cluster,

you can turn the ignition switch. If the red

indicator light illuminates, you cannot turn

the ignition switch.

NOTE:

• The ignition switch can be turned to the

“ACC” position when the keyless start

system blue indicator light illuminates.

The blue indicator light will illuminate for

several seconds when you push in the

ignition switch and then will turn off to

protect the system. In this case, you

must release the ignition switch and

push it in again to illuminate the blue

indicator light.

• If the keyless start system red indicator

light illuminates, the remote controller

may not be in the vehicle or the battery

of the remote controller may be unreli-

able.

NOTE:

• If the battery of the remote controller

runs down or there are strong radio

waves or noise, the operating range may

be narrower or the remote controller may

be inoperative.

• If the remote controller is too close to the

door glass, it may not operate.

• The ignition switch may not turn when

the remote controller is on the instru-

ment panel, in the glove box, in a stor-

age compartment, in the sun visor or on

the floor.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

EXAMPLE

CAUTION

The remote controller is a sensitive

electronic instrument. To avoid dam-

aging the remote controller:

• Do not expose it to impacts, mois-

ture or high temperature such as by

leaving it on the dashboard under

direct sunlight.

• Keep the remote controller away

from magnetic objects such as a

television.

Lighting/Turn Signal Control Lever: 8

Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever: 8

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If you leave any of the doors open with the

ignition switch in the “ACC” position for a

while (and no key inserted), the engine

may not start when you turn the ignition

switch to “START”. If the engine does not

start, close all doors completely or turn the

ignition switch back to the “LOCK” position,

then start the engine.

The ignition switch has the following four

positions:

LOCK (1)

This is the normal parking position. It is the

only position in which the key can be

removed. It locks the ignition, and prevents

normal use of the steering wheel.

For vehicles with a CVT, the gearshift lever

must be in the “P” (Park) position to turn

the key to the “LOCK” position.

To release the steering lock, turn the igni-

tion switch clockwise to one of the other

positions. If you have trouble turning the

ignition switch to unlock the steering, try

turning the steering wheel slightly to the

right or left while turning the switch.

• Manual transaxle vehicle

You must push in the ignition switch to

turn it from the “LOCK” position to the

“ACC” position. To return to the “LOCK”

position from the “ACC” position, turn the

ignition switch counterclockwise while

pushing in the switch.

•CVT vehicle

To turn the ignition switch, push the

switch.

ACC (2)

Accessories such as the radio can oper-

ate, but the engine is off.

ON (3)

This is the normal operating position. All

electrical systems are on.

START (4)

This is the position for starting the engine

using the starter motor. The switch should

be released from this position as soon as

the engine starts.

Ignition switch reminder

(When using the keyless start system)

A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind

you to return the ignition switch to the

“LOCK” position if it is in the “ACC” position

when the driver’s door is opened.

You can also turn the ignition switch by

inserting the ignition key into the slot.

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The ignition switch cap (1) is installed to

make the ignition switch turn easily.

If you use the ignition key to turn the igni-

tion switch, remove the cap (1) by pinching

both side of the cap and pull it out.

NOTE:

If you remove the cap, be careful not to

lose it.

Ignition key reminder

(When using the ignition key)

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.

(1)

Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever: 8

Rear Window Wiper/Washer Switch: 8

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Parking Brake Lever

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(1) To set

(2) To release

(3) To release

The parking brake lever is located between

the seats. To set the parking brake, hold

the brake pedal down and pull the parking

brake lever all the way up. To release the

parking brake, hold the brake pedal down,

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 origi-

nal position.

WARNING

• For manual transaxle vehicles,

never remove the ignition key while

the vehicle is moving. The steering

wheel will lock and you will not be

able to steer the vehicle.

• Always remove the ignition key

when leaving the vehicle even if

only for a short time. Also do not

leave children or pets alone in a

parked vehicle. Unattended chil-

dren could cause accidental move-

ment of the vehicle or could tamper

with power windows. Children or

pets could suffer from heatstroke

in warm or hot weather, which

could result in severe injury or

even death.

CAUTION

• Do not turn the starter motor for

more than 15 seconds at a time. If

the engine does not start, wait 15

seconds before trying again. If the

engine does not start after several

attempts, check the fuel and igni-

tion systems or consult your

SUZUKI dealer.

• Do not leave the ignition switch in

the “ON” position if the engine is

not running or the battery will dis-

charge.

Rear Window Wiper/Washer Switch: 8

Tilt Steering Lock Lever: 6

Cruise Control: 7, 8

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