OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
After pressing the engine switch to change
the ignition mode to “START”, the starter
cranks the engine for about 12 seconds
before it can start the engine. If the engine
fails to start at the first attempt, wait about
15 seconds, and then try again while keep-
ing the engine switch pressed while press-
ing down the accelerator pedal 1/3 of its
stroke. Release the accelerator pedal
when the engine starts.
controller may be discharged. To start the
engine, use the following method:
NOTE:
• If you still cannot start the engine after
several attempts using the above
method, there may be a problem else-
where, such as a low lead-acid battery.
consult an authorized SUZUKI dealer for
inspection.
EXAMPLE
(1)
• The immobilizer/keyless push start sys-
tem warning light will come on for about
5 seconds while the master warning indi-
cator light is blinking. In addition, the
information display will show a certain
message during this time. Refer to
“Information display” in “BEFORE DRIV-
ING” section for details.
• You may customize the system to cause
the interior buzzer to sound once for
warning that remote controller is out of
sensing range. Please contact an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer for the customiza-
tion.
• If the battery of the remote controller is
about to become completely discharged,
the corresponding message will appear
in the information display when you
press the engine switch to change the
ignition mode to “ON”. For details on
replacing the battery, refer to “Keyless
push start system remote controller /
keyless entry system transmitter (if
equipped)” in “BEFORE DRIVING” sec-
tion.
If the engine still does not start, try holding
the accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor while cranking.
If you are unable to start the engine using
this procedure, consult an authorized
SUZUKI dealer.
(2)
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Caution when stopping the engine with
turbocharger
1) Check that the parking brake is set fully.
2) Manual transaxle – Shift into “N” (Neu-
tral). Hold the clutch and brake pedals
fully depressed.
When stopping the engine after climbing or
high speed driving, let the engine idle for
about one minute or more (if it is not pro-
hibited) to cool down the turbocharger and
engine oil. This is to prevent the engine oil
Automatic transaxle or CVT – If the
gearshift lever is not in “P” (Park) posi-
tion, shift it to “P”. Hold the brake pedal
fully depressed.
from
over-deteriorating.
Deteriorated
engine oil will damage the bearings of the
turbocharger.
3) “PUSH START SWITCH.” message will
appear in the information display in the
instrument cluster. Press the engine
switch (1).
4) The master warning indicator light in
the instrument cluster blinks within
about 10 seconds. Touch the engine
switch with “LOCK” button side of
remote controller (2) for about 2 sec-
onds.
If the master warning indicator light
blinks and the engine cannot be started
Your keyless push start system remote
controller may not be sensed as being
within the interior workable area. Try again
after checking that you have the remote
controller with you. If the engine still can-
not be started, the battery of the remote
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