OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING
IGNITION SWITCH POSITION. Refer to
“Information display” in “BEFORE DRIV-
ING” section for details.
Engine switch
(vehicle with keyless push
start system)
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• 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 could cause accidental move-
ment of the vehicle or could tamper
with power windows or power sun-
roof. They also could suffer from
heat stroke in warm or hot weather.
These could result in severe injury
or even death.
ON
• With the engine off
You can use such electric equipment as
the power windows and wipers with the
engine off. When this ignition mode is
selected by pressing the engine switch,
the information display in the instrument
cluster shows the following message:
“ON” IGNITION SWITCH POSITION.
EXAMPLE
• With the engine on
All electric equipment is operational. The
vehicle can be driven when you have
selected this ignition mode by pressing
the engine switch.
NOTICE
START
• Do not use the starter motor for
more than 12 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 an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer.
• 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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Provided you have the keyless push start
system remote controller with you, the
engine automatically starts when you
press the engine switch to select this igni-
tion mode after placing the gearshift lever
in “P” position and depressing the brake
pedal. (If you need to re-start the engine
while the vehicle is moving, shift into “N”.)
LOCK (OFF)
This mode is for parking the vehicle. When
this mode is selected by pressing the
engine switch and then any door (including
the tailgate) is opened or closed, the steer-
ing will be locked automatically.
ACC
Press the engine switch to select this igni-
tion mode to use such electric equipment
as the audio system, outside rearview mir-
rors and accessory socket with the engine
off. When this position is selected, the
information display in the instrument clus-
ter shows the following message: “ACC”
NOTE:
You do not need to keep the engine switch
pressed until the engine starts.
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