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Последнее редактирование модератором: 29 Март 2015

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• #2

Ответ: Руководство по ремонту

спасибо большое

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• #3

Ответ: Руководство по ремонту

Пожалуйста!

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• #4

Ответ: Руководство по ремонту (на русском языке)

А про НСГВ 2008 с движками 2.4 и 3.2 нету случайно книжки?

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• #5

Ответ: Руководство по ремонту (на русском языке)

Ну что я могу сказатьОх ёёё, не РЕСПЕКТИЩЕ !!!!!

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• #6

Ответ: Руководство по ремонту (на русском языке)

А про НСГВ 2008 с движками 2.4 и 3.2 нету случайно книжки?

не интересовался. сегодня поищу.

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• #7

Ответ: Руководство по ремонту (на русском языке)

Спасибо большое

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• #8

Ответ: Руководство по ремонту (на русском языке)

Тут где то и цветое для 2.0 было…
Я скачал.

corkscrew

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• #9

Ответ: Руководство по ремонту (на русском языке)

не интересовался. сегодня поищу.

Видимо не нашёл . Очень жаль!!
Может есть у кого книжка на 2,4 L с 2008 года? Отсканируйте, пожалуйста, поделитесь!:whistling: можно в личку или на мыло. Заранее благодарен.

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• #10

Ответ: Руководство по ремонту (на русском языке)

точно, не нашел.
но, по крайней мере, убедился, что он вообще существует — электронный вариант такой книги. изредка где-то появляется, но раздачу быстро прикрывают.

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• #11

Ответ: Руководство по ремонту (на русском языке)

Ищется руководство по рем., экспл. и тех. обслуживанию автомобилей Suzuki G. V с 2005 г. вып. с двигателем объемом 2,4 л. Поделитесь плз у кого есть…

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• #13

Ответ: Руководство по ремонту (на русском языке)

smit, Фигасе, ну и цена у книжки. Хотелось бы конечно полностью, ведь сегодня нужно одно, завтра другое… Но 524 страницы сканировать это пожалуй слишком жестко. Может у кого есть в pdf или jvu? Если нет, то буду покупать книгу. И спасибо за ссылку

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• #14

Ответ: Руководство по ремонту (на русском языке)

я сначала тоже скачал для 2.0, но как оказалось 2.4 существенно отличается.

Добавлено через 3 минуты
Knight, кстати в ваших краях подешевле будет всяко: сама книга 1182 + доставка:

По Санкт-Петербургу и Ленинградской области до 105 км от КАД мы осуществляем курьерскую доставку.

Сроки выполнения заказа: 1-3 дня после передачи заказа в службу доставки. Если Вы делаете заказ до 13:00, и если все товары заказа есть в наличии на нашем складе, мы доставим Ваш заказ в этот же день.

Время доставки: ежедневно с 9:00 до 22:00.

Стоимость доставки:

в пределах КАД: 149 рублей;
за КАД до 5 км: 319 рублей;
за КАД до 17 км: 539 рублей;
за КАД до 30 км: 709 рублей;
за КАД до 65 км: 989 рублей;
за КАД до 105 км: 1309 рублей;
Для всех заказов свыше 2000 рублей доставка — бесплатная.

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• #15

Ответ: Руководство по ремонту (на русском языке)

Я тут выкладывал скан для 2л и 1.6л, 140мб http://www.suzuki-club.ru/forum/showthread.php?t=63498 — взял да сосканировал 416 стр., очень удобно бывает в электронном виде поглядеть. А купил за 1тр сразу после покупки авто год назад. Без азбуки не жизнь, сервисы обдерут как липку сразу .

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• #16

Ответ: Руководство по ремонту (на русском языке)

Да мне не жалко, просто особенно сейчас, в конце года цейтнот образовался. А информации много, действительно много полезной в книжке, причем там четыре модификации описаны — 1.6, 2.0, 2.4, 3.2.

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• #17

Ответ: Руководство по ремонту (на русском языке)

Много инфы, но часто слишком сжато изложено и многих секретов то нету, сравнивал я с заводскими мануалами на английском, немецком, французском, лежат кстати здесь на форуме в файловом архиве 200мб на все движки НСГВ

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Cпасибо за ув. )). Не возражаю совсем. А вот файловый архив нашего форума с заводскими мануалами чёт недоступен стал, ссылки не работают.

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• #21

надеюсь все, кому нужно было, уже скачали.
можно удалять?

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• #22

а че мешает? новичков на ветке каждый день прибывает!
книга реально хорошая!

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• #23

Всем привет!
Может и мне кто поможет. В поисках!
Может есть у кого книжка на 2,4 L с 2008 года?
Отсканируйте, пожалуйста, поделитесь! Можно в личку или на мыло (casim@mail.ru). Заранее благодарен.

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Всем привет!
скину еще такое руMazda Levante, Chevrolet Tracker, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Escudo 1997-2004. Устройство, техническое[DOUBLEPOST=1544900342,1544900299][/DOUBLEPOST]не понял как вставить.. пишет большой файл( чуть позже скину ссылку

• Engine

  59

• Precautions

  69

• Precautions for Engine (Diesel Engine Model)

  69

• Precautions for Engine (Petrol Engine Model)

  69

• Engine General Information and Diagnosis

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• For Petrol Engine Model

  70

• Precautions

  70

• Precautions in Diagnosing Trouble

  70

• Precautions on Engine Service

  70

• Precautions for DTC Troubleshooting

  71

• Precautions of ECM Circuit Inspection

  71

• Precautions of Electric Throttle Body System Calibration

  71

• Engine Diagnosis General Description

  72

• General Description

  72

• Statement on Cleanliness and Care

  72

• On-Board Diagnostic System Description

  73

• Engine and Emission Control System Description

  76

• Air Intake System Description

  79

• Electric Throttle Body System Description

  80

• Description of Electric Throttle Body System Calibration

  81

• Generator Control System Description

  81

• A/F Sensor Description

  82

• Electronic Control System Description

  83

• Engine and Emission Control Input / Output Table

  84

• Engine and Emission Control System Diagram

  85

• Schematic and Routing Diagram

  85

• Engine and Emission Control System Flow Diagram

  87

• ECM Input / Output Circuit Diagram

  88

• Component Location

  94

• Electronic Control System Components Location

  94

• Diagnostic Information and Procedures

  96

• Engine and Emission Control System Check

  96

• Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Check

  99

• DTC Check

  100

• DTC Clearance

  101

• DTC Table

  102

• Fail-Safe Table

  108

• Scan Tool Data

  110

• Visual Inspection

  116

• Engine Basic Inspection

  117

• Engine Symptom Diagnosis

  121

• Malfunction Indicator Lamp Does Not Come on with Ignition Switch on and Engine Stop (but Engine Can be Started)

  132

• Malfunction Indicator Lamp Remains on after Engine Starts

  134

• DTC P0010: Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (for M16 Engine)

  135

• DTC P0011 / P0012: Camshaft Position — Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance / -Retarded (for M16 Engine)

  137

• DTC P0030: HO2S Heater Control Circuit (Sensor-1)

  139

• DTC P0031 / P0032: HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low / High (Sensor-1)

  141

• DTC P0037 / P0038: HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low / High (Sensor-2)

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• DTC P0101: Mass Air Flow Circuit Range / Performance

  148

• DTC P0102: Mass Air Flow Circuit Low Input

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• DTC P0103: Mass Air Flow Circuit High Input

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• DTC P0106: Manifold Absolute Pressure Range / Performance

  155

• DTC P0107: Manifold Absolute Pressure Circuit Low Input

  156

• DTC P0108: Manifold Absolute Pressure Circuit High Input

  158

• DTC P0111: Intake Air Temperature Circuit Range / Performance

  160

• DTC P0112: Intake Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low

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• DTC P0113: Intake Air Temperature Sensor Circuit High

  164

• DTC P0116: Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Range / Performance

  166

• DTC P0117: Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Low

  169

• DTC P0118: Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit High

  171

• DTC P0122: Throttle Position Sensor (Main) Circuit Low

  173

• DTC P0123: Throttle Position Sensor (Main) Circuit High

  176

• DTC P0131 / P0132 / P0134: O2 Sensor (HO2S) Circuit Low Voltage / High Voltage / no Activity Detected (Sensor-1)

  179

• DTC P0133: O2 Sensor (HO2S) Circuit Slow Response (Sensor-1)

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• DTC P0137 / P0138: O2 Sensor (HO2S) Circuit Low Voltage / High Voltage (Sensor-2)

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• DTC P0140: O2 Sensor (HO2S) Circuit no Activity Detected (Sensor-2)

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• DTC P0171 / P0172 / P2195 / P2196: Fuel System too Lean / Rich / Stuck Lean / Stuck Rich

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• DTC P0223: Throttle Position Sensor (Sub) Circuit High

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• Dtc P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304

  196

• Random Misfire Detected / Cylinder 1 / Cylinder 2 / Cylinder 3 / Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected

  196

• DTC P0327 / P0328: Knock Sensor Circuit Low / High

  198

• DTC P0335: Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Circuit (for J20 Engine)

  200

• DTC P0335: Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Circuit (for M16 Engine)

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• DTC P0340: Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Circuit

  206

• DTC P0401 / P0402: Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Detected / Excessive Detected

  209

• DTC P0403: Exhaust Gas Recirculation Control Circuit

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• DTC P0420: Catalyst System Efficiency below Threshold

  213

• DTC P0443: Evaporative Emission System Purge Control Valve Circuit

  215

• DTC P0462: Fuel Level Sensor Circuit Low

  217

• DTC P0463: Fuel Level Sensor Circuit High

  219

• DTC P0480: Fan 1 (Radiator Cooling Fan) Control Circuit

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• DTC P0500: Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Malfunction

  225

• DTC P0504: Brake Switch «A»/»B» Correlation (for J20 Engine)

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• DTC P0532: A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Circuit Low

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• DTC P0533: A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Circuit High

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• DTC P0601 / P0602 / P0607: Internal Control Module Memory Check Sum Error / Control Module Programming Error / Control Module Performance

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• DTC P0616: Starter Relay Circuit Low

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• DTC P0617: Starter Relay Circuit High

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• DTC P0620: Generator Control Circuit

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• DTC P0625 / P0626: Generator Field Terminal Circuit Low / High

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• DTC P0660: Intake Manifold Tuning Valve Control Circuit / Open (for J20 Engine)

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• DTC P1501 / P1502: Electric Load Current Sensor Circuit Low / High

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• DTC P1510: ECM Back-Up Power Supply Malfunction

  244

• DTC P1603: TCM Trouble Code Detected (for J20 Engine)

  245

• DTC P1674: CAN Communication (Bus off Error)

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• DTC P1676: CAN Communication (Reception Error for TCM (for A/T Model))

  251

• DTC P1678: CAN Communication (Reception Error for BCM)

  255

• DTC P1685: CAN Communication (Reception Error for ABS or ESP® Control Module)

  259

• DTC P2101: Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit Range / Performance

  263

• DTC P2102: Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit Low

  265

• DTC P2103: Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit High

  267

• DTC P2111: Throttle Actuator Control System — Stuck Open

  268

• DTC P2119: Throttle Actuator Control Throttle Body Range / Performance

  269

• DTC P2122: Pedal Position Sensor (Main) Circuit Low Input

  271

• DTC P2123: Pedal Position Sensor (Main) Circuit High Input

  274

• DTC P2127: Pedal Position Sensor (Sub) Circuit Low Input

  276

• DTC P2128: Pedal Position Sensor (Sub) Circuit High Input

  279

• DTC P2135: Throttle Position Sensor (Main / Sub) Voltage Correlation

  281

• DTC P2138: Pedal Position Sensor (Main / Sub) Voltage Correlation

  284

• DTC P2227 / P2228 / P2229: Barometric Pressure Circuit Malfunction

  287

• Inspection of ECM and Its Circuits

  289

• ECM Power and Ground Circuit Check

  312

• Fuel Injector Circuit Check

  316

• Fuel Pump and Its Circuit Check

  318

• Fuel Pressure Check

  321

• A/C System Circuits Check

  323

• Electric Load Signal Circuit Check

  326

• Radiator Cooling Fan Low Speed Control System Check

  328

• Radiator Cooling Fan High Speed Control System Check

  331

• Idle Speed and IAC Throttle Valve Opening Inspection

  333

• Repair Instructions

  333

• Special Tool

  334

• Special Tools and Equipment

  334

• For Diesel Engine Model

  335

• Precautions

  335

• Precautions in Diagnosing Trouble

  335

• Precautions on Engine Service

  335

• Engine Diagnosis General Description

  336

• General Description

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• On-Board Diagnostic System Description

  336

• Statement on Cleanliness and Care

  336

• CAN Communication System Description

  338

• Diesel Particulate Filter Regeneration Description

  340

• Electronic Control System Diagram

  340

• Schematic and Routing Diagram

  340

• Electronic Control System Wiring Circuit Diagram

  342

• Component Location

  346

• Electronic Control System Components Location

  346

• Diagnostic Information and Procedures

  347

• Injection Warning Light (Gravity 1 Fault) Check

  347

• Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Check

  347

• Red Stop Warning Light (Gravity 2 Fault) Check

  347

• Engine and Emission Control System Check

  348

• DTC Check

  350

• DTC Clearance

  350

• DTC Table

  351

• Indicator Light Operation Table

  354

• Scan Tool Data

  356

• Engine Basic Inspection

  358

• Visual Inspection

  358

• DTC P0016: CKP — CMP Correlation

  359

• DTC P0033: Boost Pressure Control Solenoid Valve Control Circuit

  360

• DTC P0089: Fuel Flow Actuator Performance 1A-292

  361

• DTC P0100: Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit 1A-296

  365

• DTC P0105: Barometric Pressure Circuit

  367

• DTC P0110: IAT Sensor Circuit Malfunction

  367

• DTC P0115: ECT Circuit

  369

• DTC P0190: Fuel Pressure Sensor Circuit

  370

• DTC P0201: Fuel Injector No.1 Circuit

  372

• DTC P0202: Fuel Injector No.2 Circuit

  373

• DTC P0203: Fuel Injector No.3 Circuit

  374

• DTC P0204: Fuel Injector No.4 Circuit

  375

• DTC P0225: APP Sensor (Main) Circuit

  376

• DTC P0235: Boost Pressure Sensor Circuit

  378

• DTC P0243: Boost Pressure Malfunction

  379

• DTC P0297: Vehicle Overspeed Condition

  381

• DTC P0301: Cylinder No.1 Misfire Detected

  381

• DTC P0302: Cylinder No.2 Misfire Detected

  382

• DTC P0303: Cylinder No.3 Misfire Detected

  382

• DTC P0304: Cylinder No.4 Misfire Detected

  383

• DTC P0335: CKP Sensor Circuit

  383

• DTC P0340: CMP Sensor Circuit

  384

• DTC P0380: Glow Plug Control Module Circuit

  385

• DTC P0403: EGR Control Circuit

  386

• DTC P0409: EGR Motor Malfunction

  387

• DTC P0470: Differential Sensor Circuit

  388

• DTC P0480: Radiator Fan Low Control Circuit 1A-320

  389

• DTC P0481: Radiator Fan High Control Circuit

  390

• DTC P0486: EGR Stroke Sensor Circuit

  391

• DTC P0500: VSS Malfunction

  392

• DTC P0530: A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Circuit

  393

• DTC P0544: Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor 3 Circuit

  394

• DTC P0560: System Voltage

  395

• DTC P0571: Brake Light Switch Circuit

  396

• DTC P0575: Cruise Control Input Circuit

  397

• DTC P0606: ECM Processor

  397

• DTC P0611: ECM Performance

  399

• DTC P0615: Ignition Switch Circuit

  400

• DTC P0627: Fuel Pump Control Circuit

  401

• DTC P0638: Inlet Throttle Valve Control Range / Performance

  402

• DTC P0641: Sensor Reference Voltage 1 Circuit

  404

• DTC P0645: A/C Compressor Relay Control Circuit

  406

• DTC P0651: Sensor Reference Voltage 2 Circuit

  407

• DTC P0670: Glow Plug Control Circuit

  409

• DTC P0685: Main Relay Control Circuit

  410

• DTC P0697: Sensor Reference Voltage 3 Circuit

  410

• DTC P0830: CPP Switch Circuit

  412

• DTC P1431: Clogged Diesel Particulate Filter Failures

  413

• DTC P1436: Diesel Particulate Filter Regeneration Request Failures

  413

• DTC P1480: Upstream Side Differential Pressure Sensor Failure

  414

• DTC P1641: Additional Heater Relay No.1 Control Circuit

  414

• DTC P1642: Additional Heater Relay No.2 and 3 Control Circuit

  415

• DTC P2002: Diesel Particulate Filter Efficiency below Threshold

  416

• DTC P2031: Exhaust Gas Temperature 2 Sensor Circuit

  417

• DTC P2120: APP Sensor (Sub) Circuit

  418

• DTC P2141: EGR Motor Control Circuit Low

  420

• DTC P2142: EGR Motor Control Circuit High .1A-352

  421

• DTC P2264: Fuel Filter Water Detection Sensor Circuit

  422

• DTC P2413: EGR System Performance

  423

• DTC P242A: Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit

  424

• DTC P242B: Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor 1 Regulation Failure

  425

• DTC P2600: Turbocharger Electric Water Pump Control Circuit

  426

• DTC P3031: Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor 2 Threshold Overshoot Failures During After-Sales Regeneration

  427

• Fault Finding-Customer Complaints

  427

• Fault Finding-Tests

  436

• Test 1: Exhaust System Check

  436

• Test 2: Low Pressure Circuit Check

  438

• Test 3: Checking the Turbocharged Air Inlet Circuit

  439

• Test 4: MAF Sensor

  440

• Test 5: Variable Geometry Turbocharger Control

  440

• Test 6: Rotating Part of a Turbocharger

  441

• Test 7: Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve

  442

• Test 8: Injector Malfunction

  443

• Special Tool

  446

• Special Tools and Equipment

  446

• Aux. Emission Control Devices

  447

• Diagnostic Information and Procedures

  447

• EGR System Inspection

  447

• EVAP Canister Purge Inspection

  447

• For Petrol Engine Model

  447

• Repair Instructions

  447

• EVAP Canister Purge Valve and Its Circuit Inspection

  448

• EVAP Canister Purge Valve Inspection

  449

• Vacuum Hose and Purge Valve Chamber Inspection

  449

• Vacuum Passage Inspection

  449

• EGR Valve Inspection

  450

• EGR Valve Removal and Installation

  450

• EVAP Canister Inspection

  450

• PCV Hose Inspection

  451

• PCV Valve Inspection

  451

• PCV Valve Removal and Installation

  451

• Recommended Service Material

  452

• Special Tool

  452

• Special Tools and Equipment

  452

• Specifications

  452

• Tightening Torque Specifications

  452

• EGR Valve Inspection

  453

• For Diesel Engine Model

  453

• Repair Instructions

  453

• Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor 1, 2 and 3

  454

• Removal and Installation

  454

• Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor 1, 2 and

  455

• Installation (with Diesel Particulate Filter)

  455

• Specifications

  456

• Tightening Torque Specifications

  456

• Engine Control Module (ECM) Removal and Installation

  457

• Engine Electrical Devices

  457

• For Petrol Engine Model

  457

• Repair Instructions

  457

• Electric Throttle Body Assembly On-Vehicle Inspection

  458

• Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor Inspection

  458

• Electric Throttle Body System Calibration

  461

• Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor Assembly On-Vehicle Inspection

  462

• Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor Assembly Removal and Installation

  462

• Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor Assembly Inspection

  463

• Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Inspection

  464

• Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Removal and Installation

  464

• Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor On-Vehicle Inspection

  465

• Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S-2) Heater On-Vehicle Inspection

  465

• Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor, Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S-2) Removal and Installation

  466

• Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Removal and Installation

  466

• Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Inspection

  467

• Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Removal and Installation

  468

• Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Inspection

  469

• Control Relay Inspection

  470

• Knock Sensor Removal and Installation

  470

• Mass Air Flow (MAF) and Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor On-Vehicle Inspection

  471

• Mass Air Flow (MAF) and Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor Removal and Installation

  472

• Mass Air Flow (MAF) and Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor Inspection

  473

• Vacuum Tank Assembly Inspection (for J20 Engine)

  473

• Electric Load Current Sensor On-Vehicle Inspection (for J20 Engine)

  475

• Electric Load Current Sensor Removal and Installation (for J20 Engine)

  475

• Specifications

  476

• Tightening Torque Specifications

  476

• Description of ECM Registration

  477

• For Diesel Engine Model

  477

• General Description

  477

• Precaution in Replacing ECM

  477

• Precautions

  477

• Engine Control Module (ECM) Removal and Installation

  478

• Idle Speed Inspection

  478

• Registration Procedure for the ECM

  478

• Repair Instructions

  478

• EGR Valve Data Initialization

  479

• Registration Procedure for the Fuel Injector Calibration Code

  479

• Diesel Particulate Filter After-Sales Regeneration Procedure

  480

• Diesel Particulate Filter Data Initialization

  480

• Inlet Throttle Valve Data Initialization

  480

• Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor Assembly On-Vehicle Inspection

  482

• Glow Plug Inspection

  482

• Glow Plug Removal and Installation

  482

• Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor Assembly Inspection

  483

• Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor Assembly Removal and Installation

  483

• Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Removal and Installation

  484

• Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Removal and Installation

  485

• Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor (Engine Speed Sensor) Removal and Installation

  485

• Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Inspection

  485

• Boost Pressure Sensor Removal and Installation

  486

• Crankshaft Position (CKP) (Engine Speed Sensor) Sensor Inspection

  486

• Boost Pressure Control Solenoid Valve Removal and Installation

  487

• Glow Plug Control Module Removal and Installation

  487

• Main Relay and Fuel Heater Relay Inspection

  487

• Boost Pressure Control Solenoid Valve Inspection

  488

• Turbocharger Electric Water Pump Removal and Installation

  488

• Inlet Throttle Valve Removal and Installation

  489

• Mass Air Flow (MAF) and Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Removal and Installation

  489

• Mass Air Flow (MAF) and Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor Inspection

  489

• Turbocharger Electric Water Pump Inspection

  489

• Special Tool

  490

• Special Tools and Equipment

  490

• Specifications

  490

• Engine Construction Description

  491

• Engine Mechanical

  491

• For M16A Engine with VVT

  491

• General Description

  491

• Camshaft Position Control (VVT Variable Valve Timing) System Description

  492

• Compression Check

  494

• Diagnostic Information and Procedures

  494

• Engine Vacuum Check

  495

• Valve Lash (Clearance) Inspection

  496

• Air Cleaner Filter Inspection and Cleaning

  499

• Air Cleaner Filter Removal and Installation

  499

• Cylinder Head Cover Removal and Installation

  499

• Repair Instructions

  499

• Throttle Body and Intake Manifold Components

  501

• Electric Throttle Body Assembly Removal and Installation

  502

• Throttle Body On-Vehicle Inspection

  502

• Intake Manifold Removal and Installation

  503

• Throttle Body Cleaning

  503

• Engine Assembly Removal and Installation

  504

• Engine Mountings Components

  504

• Timing Chain Cover Components

  508

• Timing Chain Cover Removal and Installation

  509

• Oil Control Valve Removal and Installation

  511

• Timing Chain Cover Inspection

  511

• Oil Control Valve Inspection

  512

• Timing Chain and Chain Tensioner Components

  513

• Timing Chain and Chain Tensioner Removal and Installation

  513

• Timing Chain and Chain Tensioner Inspection

  516

• Camshaft, Tappet and Shim Components

  517

• Camshaft, Tappet and Shim Removal and Installation

  517

• Camshaft, Tappet and Shim Inspection

  520

• Valves and Cylinder Head Components

  523

• Valves and Cylinder Head Removal and Installation

  524

• Valves and Cylinder Head Disassembly and Assembly

  525

• Valves and Valve Guides Inspection

  528

• Cylinder Head Inspection

  530

• Valve Spring Inspection

  531

• Pistons, Piston Rings, Connecting Rods and Cylinders Components

  532

• Pistons, Piston Rings, Connecting Rods and Cylinders Removal and Installation

  532

• Pistons, Piston Rings, Connecting Rods and Cylinders Disassembly and Assembly

  534

• Cylinders, Pistons and Piston Rings Inspection

  535

• Piston Pins and Connecting Rods Inspection

  537

• Crank Pin and Connecting Rod Bearings Inspection

  538

• Main Bearings, Crankshaft and Cylinder Block Components

  541

• Main Bearings, Crankshaft and Cylinder Block Removal and Installation

  542

• Crankshaft Inspection

  545

• Main Bearings Inspection

  546

• Cylinder Block Inspection

  551

• Flywheel Inspection

  551

• Rear Oil Seal Inspection

  551

• Sensor Plate Inspection

  551

• Specifications

  552

• Tightening Torque Specifications

  552

• Recommended Service Material

  553

• Special Tool

  553

• Special Tools and Equipment

  553

• Engine Construction Description

  555

• For J20 Engine

  555

• General Description

  555

• Air Cleaner Element Introduction

  557

• Compression Check

  559

• Diagnostic Information and Procedures

  559

• Engine Vacuum Check

  560

• Valve Lash (Clearance) Inspection

  561

• Air Cleaner Assembly Removal and Installation

  564

• Air Cleaner Filter Inspection and Cleaning

  564

• Air Cleaner Filter Removal and Installation

  564

• Repair Instructions

  564

• Throttle Body and Intake Manifold Components

  565

• Electric Throttle Body Assembly Removal and Installation

  566

• Intake Manifold Removal and Installation

  566

• Throttle Body Cleaning

  566

• Throttle Body On-Vehicle Inspection

  566

• Cylinder Head Cover Removal and Installation

  567

• Engine Mountings Components

  569

• Engine Assembly Removal and Installation

  570

• Timing Chain Cover Components

  573

• Timing Chain Cover Removal and Installation

  573

• 2Nd Timing Chain and Chain Tensioner Components

  576

• Timing Chain Cover Cleaning and Inspection

  576

• 2Nd Timing Chain and Chain Tensioner Removal and Installation

  577

• 2Nd Timing Chain and Chain Tensioner Inspection

  580

• 1St Timing Chain and Chain Tensioner Components

  581

• 1St Timing Chain and Chain Tensioner Removal and Installation

  581

• Inspection

  583

• Camshafts, Tappet and Shim Components

  584

• Camshafts, Tappet and Shim Removal and Installation

  585

• Camshaft, Tappet and Shim Inspection

  586

• Valves and Cylinder Head Components

  589

• Valves and Cylinder Head Removal and Installation

  590

• Valves and Cylinder Head Disassembly and Assembly

  592

• Valves and Valve Guides Inspection

  595

• Cylinder Head Inspection

  597

• Valve Spring Inspection

  598

• Pistons, Piston Rings, Connecting Rods and Cylinders Components

  599

• Pistons, Piston Rings, Connecting Rods and Cylinders Removal and Installation

  599

• Pistons, Piston Rings, Connecting Rods and Cylinders Disassembly and Assembly

  600

• Pistons, Piston Rings, Connecting Rods and Cylinders Inspection and Cleaning

  602

• Main Bearings, Crankshaft and Cylinder Block Components

  609

• Main Bearings, Crankshaft and Cylinder Block Removal and Installation

  610

• Main Bearings, Crankshaft and Cylinder Block Inspection

  613

• Specifications

  619

• Tightening Torque Specifications

  619

• Recommended Service Material

  620

• Special Tool

  620

• Special Tools and Equipment

  620

• Compression Check

  623

• Diagnostic Information and Procedures

  623

• For F9Q Engine

  623

• Valve Lash (Clearance) Inspection

  624

• Valve Lash (Clearance) Adjustment

  625

• Air Cleaner Components

  626

• Air Cleaner Filter Removal and Installation

  626

• Air Cleaner Removal and Installation

  626

• Repair Instructions

  626

• Air Cleaner Filter Inspection and Cleaning

  627

• Intercooler and Air Intake Pipe Components

  627

• Air Intake Pipe Removal and Installation

  628

• Installation

  628

• Intercooler Removal and Installation

  628

• Oil Separator Removal and Installation

  632

• Vacuum Pump Removal and Installation

  632

• Timing Belt and Belt Tensioner Components

  633

• Vacuum Pump Inspection

  633

• Timing Belt and Belt Tensioner Removal and Installation

  634

• Timing Belt and Belt Tensioner Inspection

  639

• Engine Mounting Components

  640

• EGR Valve Components

  646

• EGR Valve Removal and Installation

  647

• EGR Pipe and EGR Cooler Removal and Installation

  648

• Turbocharger Components

  650

• Turbocharger Assembly Removal and Installation

  651

• Turbocharger Assembly Inspection

  653

• Intake Manifold and Exhaust Manifold Components

  654

• Turbocharger Assembly Adjustment

  654

• Intake Manifold and Exhaust Manifold Removal and Installation

  655

• Camshaft and Tappet Components

  656

• Camshaft and Tappet Removal and Installation

  657

• Camshaft and Tappet Inspection

  660

• Valve and Cylinder Head Assembly Components

  661

• Valve and Cylinder Head Assembly Removal and Installation

  662

• Valve and Cylinder Head Assembly Inspection

  664

• Valve and Cylinder Head Disassembly and Reassembly

  664

• Valves and Valve Guides Inspection

  666

• Cylinder Head Inspection

  668

• Valve Spring Inspection

  669

• Piston, Piston Ring and Connecting Rod Removal and Installation

  670

• Piston, Piston Ring, Connecting Rod and Cylinder Components

  670

• Cylinders, Pistons and Piston Rings Inspection

  673

• Piston Pins and Connecting Rods Inspection .1D-184

  674

• Crank Pin and Connecting Rod Bearings Inspection

  675

• Main Bearing, Crankshaft and Cylinder Block Component

  677

• Main Bearing, Crankshaft and Cylinder Block Removal and Installation

  678

• Crankshaft Inspection

  682

• Main Bearings Inspection

  683

• Specifications

  684

• Tightening Torque Specifications

  684

• Recommended Service Material

  685

• Special Tool

  685

• Special Tools and Equipment

  685

• Engine Lubrication Description

  688

• Engine Lubrication System

  688

• For M16A Engine with VVT

  688

• General Description

  688

• Diagnostic Information and Procedures

  690

• Oil Pressure Check

  690

• Oil Pan and Oil Pump Strainer Components

  691

• Repair Instructions

  691

• Oil Pan and Oil Pump Strainer Removal and Installation

  692

• Oil Pan and Oil Pump Strainer Cleaning

  693

• Oil Pump Components

  694

• Oil Pump Disassembly and Reassembly

  694

• Oil Pump Removal and Installation

  694

• Oil Pump Inspection

  695

• Recommended Service Material

  697

• Special Tool

  697

• Special Tools and Equipment

  697

• Specifications

  697

• Tightening Torque Specifications

  697

• Engine Lubrication Description

  698

• For J20 Engine

  698

• General Description

  698

• Diagnostic Information and Procedures

  700

• Oil Pressure Check

  700

• Oil Pan and Oil Pump Strainer Components

  701

• Repair Instructions

  701

• Oil Pan and Oil Pump Strainer Removal and Installation

  702

• Oil Pan and Oil Pump Strainer Cleaning

  703

• Oil Pump Components

  704

• Oil Pump Removal and Installation

  704

• Oil Pump Disassembly and Assembly

  705

• Oil Pump Inspection

  706

• Recommended Service Material

  707

• Special Tool

  707

• Special Tools and Equipment

  707

• Specifications

  707

• Tightening Torque Specifications

  707

• Diagnostic Information and Procedures

  708

• Engine Lubrication Description

  708

• For F9Q Engine

  708

• General Description

  708

• Oil Pressure Check

  708

• Oil Pan and Oil Pump Strainer Components

  709

• Repair Instructions

  709

• Oil Pan and Oil Pump Strainer Removal and Installation

  710

• Oil Pump, Oil Pump Chain and Gasket Holder Plate Component

  715

• Oil Pump, Oil Pump Chain and Gasket Holder Plate Removal and Installation

  715

• Oil Pump, Oil Pump Chain and Gasket Holder Plate Inspection

  717

• Heat Exchanger Removal and Installation

  718

• Specifications

  718

• Tightening Torque Specifications

  718

• Recommended Service Material

  719

• Special Tool

  719

• Special Tools and Equipment

  719

• Coolant Description

  720

• Cooling System Description

  720

• Engine Cooling System

  720

• For Petrol Engine Model

  720

• General Description

  720

• Coolant Circulation

  721

• Schematic and Routing Diagram

  721

• Diagnostic Information and Procedures

  722

• Engine Cooling Symptom Diagnosis

  722

• Cooling System Components

  723

• Repair Instructions

  723

• Coolant Level Check

  725

• Engine Cooling System Inspection and Cleaning

  725

• Cooling System Draining

  726

• Cooling System Flush and Refill

  726

• Cooling Water Pipes or Hoses Removal and Installation

  727

• Thermostat Removal and Installation (for M16 Engine Model)

  727

• Thermostat Inspection

  728

• Thermostat Removal and Installation (for J20 Engine Model)

  728

• Radiator Cooling Fan Motor On-Vehicle Inspection

  729

• Radiator Cooling Fan Relay Inspection

  729

• Radiator Cooling Fan Assembly Removal and Installation

  730

• Radiator On-Vehicle Inspection and Cleaning

  730

• Radiator Removal and Installation

  730

• Water Pump Removal and Installation (for J20 Engine Model)

  731

• Water Pump Removal and Installation (for M16 Engine Model)

  731

• Recommended Service Material

  732

• Special Tools and Equipment

  732

• Specifications

  732

• Tightening Torque Specifications

  732

• Water Pump Inspection

  732

• Coolant Description

  733

• Cooling System Description

  733

• For Diesel Engine Model

  733

• General Description

  733

• Coolant Circulation

  734

• Schematic and Routing Diagram

  734

• Diagnostic Information and Procedures

  735

• Engine Cooling Symptom Diagnosis

  735

• Cooling System Components

  736

• Repair Instructions

  736

• Coolant Level Check

  737

• Cooling System Draining

  737

• Engine Cooling System Inspection and Cleaning

  737

• Cooling System Refilling

  738

• Cooling System Flushing

  739

• Cooling Water Pipe or Hose Removal and Installation

  739

• Thermostat Assembly Removal and Installation

  739

• Radiator Cooling Fan Motor On-Vehicle Inspection

  740

• Radiator Cooling Fan Assembly Removal and Installation

  742

• Radiator On-Vehicle Inspection and Cleaning

  742

• Radiator Removal and Installation

  742

• Water Pump Removal and Installation

  742

• Recommended Service Material

  743

• Special Tools and Equipment

  743

• Specifications

  743

• Tightening Torque Specifications

  743

• Water Pump Inspection

  743

• For Petrol Engine Model

  744

• Fuel Delivery System Description

  744

• Fuel System

  744

• Fuel System Description

  744

• General Description

  744

• Precautions

  744

• Precautions on Fuel System Service

  744

• Fuel Delivery System Diagram

  745

• Fuel Pump Description

  745

• Schematic and Routing Diagram

  745

• Diagnostic Information and Procedures

  746

• Fuel Pressure Inspection

  746

• Fuel Cut Operation Inspection

  747

• Fuel System Components

  748

• Repair Instructions

  748

• Fuel Hose Disconnecting and Reconnecting

  751

• Fuel Leakage Check Procedure

  753

• Fuel Lines On-Vehicle Inspection

  753

• Fuel Pipe Removal and Installation

  753

• Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure

  753

• Fuel Injector On-Vehicle Inspection

  754

• Fuel Injector Removal and Installation

  754

• Fuel Injector Inspection

  755

• Fuel Pressure Regulator Inspection

  757

• Fuel Pressure Regulator Removal and Installation

  757

• Fuel Filler Cap Inspection

  758

• Fuel Tank Inlet Valve Removal and Installation

  758

• Fuel Tank Inlet Valve Inspection

  759

• Fuel Tank Removal and Installation

  759

• Fuel Pump On-Vehicle Inspection

  761

• Fuel Tank Inspection

  761

• Fuel Tank Purging Procedure

  761

• Fuel Pump Assembly Removal and Installation

  762

• Fuel Pump Inspection

  763

• Main Fuel Level Sensor Removal and Installation

  763

• Sub Fuel Level Sensor Removal and Installation

  763

• Specifications

  764

• Sub Fuel Level Sensor Inspection

  764

• Tightening Torque Specifications

  764

• Recommended Service Material

  765

• Special Tool

  765

• Special Tools and Equipment

  765

• For Diesel Engine Model

  766

• Precautions

  766

• Precautions on Fuel System Service

  766

• Fuel System Description

  770

• General Description

  770

• Fuel System Components

  771

• Repair Instructions

  771

• Fuel Leakage Check Procedure

  772

• Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure

  772

• Air Bleeding of Fuel System

  773

• Fuel Filter and Fuel Heater Removal and Installation

  773

• Water Draining of Fuel Filter

  773

• Fuel Heater Inspection

  774

• Fuel Hose Disconnecting and Reconnecting

  775

• Fuel Lines Inspection

  777

• Fuel Pipe Removal and Installation

  777

• High Pressure Pipe Removal and Installation

  778

• Fuel Injector On-Vehicle Inspection

  781

• Fuel Injector Removal and Installation

  781

• Injection Pump Components

  783

• Injection Pump Removal and Installation

  784

• Fuel Flow Actuator Inspection (Type 2)

  787

• Fuel Flow Actuator Removal and Installation (Type 2)

  787

• Common Rail (High Pressure Fuel Injection Rail) Removal and Installation

  788

• Fuel Filler Cap Inspection

  789

• Fuel Rail Presser Sensor Inspection

  789

• Fuel Tank Removal and Installation

  789

• Fuel Tank Inlet Valve Removal and Installation

  791

• Fuel Tank Inspection

  791

• Fuel Tank Purging Procedure

  791

• Fuel Pump Assembly Removal and Installation

  792

• Fuel Tank Inlet Valve Inspection

  792

• Fuel Pump Inspection

  793

• Main Fuel Level Gauge Removal and Installation

  793

• Main Fuel Level Gauge Inspection

  794

• Sub Fuel Level Gauge Inspection

  794

• Sub Fuel Level Gauge Removal and Installation

  794

• Specifications

  795

• Tightening Torque Specifications

  795

• Recommended Service Material

  796

• Special Tool

  796

• Special Tools and Equipment

  796

• For Petrol Engine Model

  797

• General Description

  797

• Ignition System

  797

• Ignition System Construction

  797

• Ignition System Wiring Circuit Diagram

  798

• Schematic and Routing Diagram

  798

• Component Location

  800

• Ignition System Components Location

  800

• Diagnostic Information and Procedures

  801

• Ignition Spark Test

  801

• Ignition System Check

  801

• Ignition System Symptom Diagnosis

  801

• Reference Waveform of Ignition System

  801

• High-Tension Cord Inspection (for M16 Engine)

  804

• High-Tension Cord Removal and Installation (for M16 Engine)

  804

• Repair Instructions

  804

• Spark Plug Removal and Installation

  804

• Ignition Coil Assembly (Including Ignitor) Removal and Installation

  805

• Spark Plug Inspection

  805

• Ignition Coil Assembly (Including Ignitor) Inspection

  806

• Ignition Timing Inspection

  806

• Special Tools and Equipment

  808

• Specifications

  808

• Tightening Torque Specifications

  808

• Cranking Circuit Introduction

  809

• Cranking System Note

  809

• For Petrol Engine Model

  809

• General Description

  809

• Precautions

  809

• Starting Motor Circuit Description

  809

• Starting System

  809

• Cranking System Symptom Diagnosis

  810

• Diagnostic Information and Procedures

  810

• Starting Motor Performance Test

  811

• Repair Instructions

  813

• Starting Motor Dismounting and Remounting

  813

• Starting Motor Components

  814

• Starting Motor Inspection

  815

• Recommended Service Material

  818

• Special Tools and Equipment

  818

• Specifications

  818

• Starting Motor Specifications

  818

• Tightening Torque Specifications

  818

• Cranking Circuit Introduction

  819

• For Diesel Engine Model

  819

• General Description

  819

• Starting Motor Circuit Description

  819

• Cranking System Symptom Diagnosis

  820

• Diagnostic Information and Procedures

  820

• Starting Motor Performance Test

  821

• Repair Instructions

  822

• Starting Motor Components

  822

• Starting Motor Disassembly and Assembly

  823

• Starting Motor Dismounting and Remounting

  823

• Starting Motor Inspection

  825

• Specifications

  826

• Starting Motor Specifications

  826

• Tightening Torque Specifications

  826

• Battery Description

  827

• Charging System

  827

• For Petrol Engine Model

  827

• General Description

  827

• Generator Description

  828

• Battery Inspection

  829

• Diagnostic Information and Procedures

  829

• Generator Symptom Diagnosis

  830

• Generator Test (Undercharged Battery Check)

  830

• Generator Test (Overcharged Battery Check)

  831

• Jump Starting in Case of Emergency

  832

• Repair Instructions

  832

• Battery Dismounting and Remounting

  833

• Water Pump and Generator Drive Belt Removal and Installation (for M16 Engine)

  833

• Water Pump and Generator Drive Belt Tension Inspection and Adjustment (for M16 Engine)

  834

• Water Pump and Generator Drive Belt On-Vehicle Inspection (for J20 Engine)

  835

• Water Pump and Generator Drive Belt Removal and Installation (for J20 Engine)

  836

• Generator Dismounting and Remounting

  837

• Generator Components

  838

• Generator Inspection

  839

• Charging System Specifications

  842

• Specifications

  842

• Tightening Torque Specifications

  842

• Battery Description

  843

• For Diesel Engine Model

  843

• General Description

  843

• Generator Description

  844

• Battery Inspection

  845

• Diagnostic Information and Procedures

  845

• Generator Symptom Diagnosis

  846

• Generator Test (Undercharged Battery Check)

  846

• Generator Test (Overcharged Battery Check)

  847

• Battery Dismounting and Remounting

  848

• Jump Starting in Case of Emergency

  848

• Repair Instructions

  848

• Generator Components

  849

• Generator Disassembly and Assembly

  850

• Generator Dismounting and Remounting

  850

• Drive End Frame / Bearing Disassembly and Assembly

  852

• Generator Inspection

  852

• Accessory Drive Belt and Idler Pulley Removal and Installation

  854

• Accessory Drive Belt Inspection

  855

• Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Removal and Installation

  855

• Charging System Specifications

  855

• Specifications

  855

• Special Tool

  856

• Special Tools and Equipment

  856

• Tightening Torque Specifications

  856

• Diagnostic Information and Procedures

  857

• Exhaust System

  857

• Exhaust System Check

  857

• Exhaust System Components

  857

• Exhaust System Description

  857

• For Petrol Engine Model

  857

• General Description

  857

• Repair Instructions

  857

• Exhaust Manifold Removal and Installation (for J20 Engine Model)

  860

• Exhaust Manifold Removal and Installation (for M16 Engine Model)

  860

• Exhaust Pipe and Muffler Removal and Installation

  861

• Specifications

  862

• Tightening Torque Specifications

  862

• Diagnostic Information and Procedures

  863

• Diesel Particurate Filter Description

  863

• Exhaust System Check

  863

• Exhaust System Description

  863

• For Diesel Engine Model

  863

• General Description

  863

• Exhaust System Components

  864

• Repair Instructions

  864

• Diesel Particulate Filter Removal and Installation

  865

ENGLISH

SERVICE STATION INFORMATION

Fuel recommendation:

See page 1-1

Engine oil recommendation:

Engine oil with “Starburst” symbol

For further details, see “Engine Oil and Filter” in the

“INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE” section.

Brake and clutch fluid:

DOT3

Automatic transmission fluid:

SUZUKI ATF 3317 or Mobil ATF 3309

Tire cold pressure:

See the “Tire Information Label” located on the driver’s door lock pillar.

12.5 mm

Made from 100% recycled paper, except for cover.

Printed in Japan

Suzuki Red: PANTONE 485

Suzuki Blue: PANTONE 294

2007

OWNER’S MANUAL

Keep With Vehicle At All Times.

Contains Important Information

On Safety, Operation & Maintenance.

Part No. 99011-66J21-03E

June, 2006

Prepared by

June, 2006

Part No. 99011-66J21-03E

Printed in Japan

TP286

66J21-03E

This owner’s manual applies to the GRAND VITARA series:

© COPYRIGHT SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION 2006

66J001

NOTE: The illustrated model is one of the GRAND VITARA series.

66J21-03E

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing SUZUKI and welcome to our growing family. Your choice was a wise one; SUZUKI products are a great value that will give you years of driving pleasure.

This Owner’s Manual was prepared to help you have a safe, enjoyable, and trouble-free experience with your SUZUKI. In it you will learn about the vehicle’s operation, its safety features and maintenance requirements. Please read it carefully before operating your vehicle.

Afterwards, keep this Manual in the glove box for future reference.

Should you resell the vehicle, please leave this Manual with it for the next owner.

In addition to the Owner’s Manual, the other booklets provided with your SUZUKI explain the vehicle’s warranties. We recommend you read them as well to familiarize yourself with this important information.

When planning the regular scheduled maintenance of your SUZUKI, we recommend you visit your local SUZUKI dealership. Their factory-trained technicians will provide the best possible service and use only genuine SUZUKI parts and accessories.

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SERVICE STATION GUIDE

1. Fuel (see section 1)

2. Engine hood (see section 5)

3. Tire changing tools (see section 5)

4. Engine oil dipstick <Yellow>

(see section 9)

5. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick

<Red> (see section 9)

6. Engine coolant (see section 9)

7. Windshield washer fluid

(see section 9)

8. Battery (see section 9)

9. Tire pressure (see tire information label on driver’s door lock pillar)

10. Spare tire (see section 9)

2

6

4 5

8

7

2

9

3

1

10

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

California Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain product components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

FUEL RECOMMENDATION

BEFORE DRIVING

STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS

INSTRUMENT PANEL

OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

DRIVING TIPS

VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

EMERGENCY SERVICE

APPEARANCE CARE

GENERAL INFORMATION

FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS

SPECIFICATIONS

INDEX

12

13

14

15

8

9

10

11

4

5

6

7

1

2

3

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Location of Warning Messages: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,

14

LOCATION OF WARNING

MESSAGES

Read and follow all of the warnings (labels etc.) on your vehicle. Make sure you understand all of them. Keep them on the vehicle. Do not remove the messages for any reason. If a label comes off or the messages become difficult to be read, have it corrected by your SUZUKI dealer.

1. Air bag warning labels

(on both sun visors)

2. Rollover warning label

3. Passenger seat belt warning label

4. Jacking warning label

5. Jacking warning label

6. Fuel filler cap message

7. Transfer switch warning label

8. Brake fluid cap message

9. Engine cooling fan warning label

10. Radiator cap warning label

11. Air conditioner warning label

12. Battery label

13. Side air bag warning label

14. Rear outboard seat belt warning label

15. Rear center seat belt warning label

16. Luggage compartment cover warning label

15

7

3

6

9

14

13

13

12

16

4

10

11

14

13

14

13

13

Driver

1

Passenger

2

8

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FOREWORD

Your SUZUKI multipurpose vehicle is designed and built to be capable of performing both on pavement and off road.

You should therefore remember that your vehicle is distinctly different from ordinary passenger cars in handling as well as in structure. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. Be sure to read “Important Vehicle Design Features to Know” and the “onpavement” and “off-road” driving guidelines which follow. It is very important to familiarize yourself with the proper operation of this vehicle before you start driving.

All information in this manual is based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. Due to improvements or other changes, there may be discrepancies between information in this manual and your vehicle.

SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION reserves the right to make production changes at any time, without notice and without incurring any obligation to make the same or similar changes to vehicles previously built or sold.

SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION believes in conservation and protection of

Earth’s natural resources.

To that end, we encourage every vehicle owner to recycle, trade in, or properly dispose of, as appropriate, used motor oil, coolant, and other fluids, batteries and tires.

IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH

YOUR SUZUKI:

Please review the New Vehicle Warranty

Information booklet supplied with your

SUZUKI. Should you have a question or problem regarding the warranty or service of your vehicle, please take the following action:

Consult the Service Manager and the

Owner of the Suzuki Automotive Dealership. Explain your problem and ask for their assistance in resolving your problem.

The Owner of the dealership is in the very best position to assist you as he or she is vitally concerned with your continued satisfaction.

If you are still in need of additional information, or if you are dissatisfied, request that your dealer arrange a meeting with your

District Service Manager.

If, after doing so, you still require further assistance, and you purchased your

SUZUKI in the continental United States, please contact the American Suzuki Customer Relations Department by telephone at 1-800-934-0934 or in writing at:

American Suzuki Motor Corporation

Automotive Customer Relations

3251 East Imperial Highway

Brea, CA 92821-6795

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If you purchased your SUZUKI in Canada please contact the Suzuki Canada Customer Relations Department by telephone at 1-905-889-2677 extension 2254 or in writing at:

Suzuki Canada Inc.

Customer Relations

100 East Beaver Creek Road

Richmond Hill, On

L4B 1J6

In the event you require assistance related to your SUZUKI, while temporarily travelling in either the United States or Canada, you may wish to contact the Suzuki Customer Relations Department directly of the country in which you are temporarily operating your vehicle.

Please be certain to provide us with the following information: the model, Vehicle

Identification Number, mileage, accessories involved, event dates, your concern, and any other comments which you may have. When we receive your correspondence, we will be pleased to contact the

Owner of your dealership and assist in resolving your concern.

For owners outside the continental United

States, please refer to the distributor’s address listed in your Warranty Information booklet.

IMPORTANT

WARNING/CAUTION/NOTE

Please read this manual and follow its instructions carefully. To emphasize special information, the symbol and the words WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE have special meanings. Pay special attention to the messages highlighted by these signal words:

WARNING

Indicates a potential hazard that could result in death or injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a potential hazard that could result in vehicle damage.

NOTE:

Indicates special information to make maintenance easier or instructions clearer.

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The circle with a slash in this manual means “Don’t do this” or “Don’t let this happen”.

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MODIFICATION WARNING LEAK DETECTION PUMP

WARNING

Do not modify this vehicle. Modification could adversely affect safety, handling, performance or durability and may violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from modification may not be covered under warranty.

NOTE:

Your vehicle has a pump to regularly check the vehicle’s evaporative emission control system for leaks. This check is performed approximately five hours after the engine is turned off. During this leak check, you may hear a sound coming from the vehicle for several minutes. This sound is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

CAUTION

Improper installation of mobile communication equipment such as cellular telephones or CB (Citizen’s Band) radios may cause electronic interference with your vehicle’s ignition system, resulting in vehicle performance problems. Consult your SUZUKI dealer or qualified service technician for advice on installing such mobile communication equipment.

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MEMO

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FUEL RECOMMENDATION

FUEL RECOMMENDATION

Fuel Recommendation ……………………………………………….. 1-1

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Fuel Recommendation: 1, 2

FUEL RECOMMENDATION

Fuel Recommendation

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Your vehicle requires regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum rating of 87 pump octane ((R + M)/2 method). In some areas, the only fuels that are available are oxygenated fuels.

Oxygenated fuels which meet the minimum octane requirement and the requirements described below may be used in your vehicle without jeopardizing the New

Vehicle Limited Warranty.

NOTE:

Oxygenated fuels are fuels which contain oxygen-carrying additives such as MTBE or alcohol.

Gasoline Containing MTBE

Unleaded gasoline containing MTBE

(methyl tertiary butyl ether) may be used in your vehicle if the MTBE content is not greater than 15%. This oxygenated fuel does not contain alcohol.

Gasoline/Ethanol blends

Blends of unleaded gasoline and ethanol

(grain alcohol), also known as gasohol, may be used in your vehicle if the ethanol content is not greater than 10%.

Gasoline/Methanol blends

Fuels containing 5% or less methanol

(wood alcohol) may be suitable for use in your vehicle if they contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors. Do NOT USE fuels containing more than 5% methanol under any circumstances. Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems resulting from the use of such fuels are not the responsibility of SUZUKI and may not be covered under the New Vehicle Limited

Warranty.

Fuel Pump Labeling

In some states, pumps that dispense oxygenated fuels are required to be labeled for the type and percentage of oxygenate and whether important additives are present.

Such labels may provide enough information for you to determine if a particular blend of fuel meets the requirements listed above. In other areas, pumps may not be clearly labeled as to the content or type of oxygenate and additives. If you are not sure that the fuel you intend to use meets these requirements, check with the service station operator or the fuel supplier.

NOTE:

To help clean the air, SUZUKI recommends you use the oxygenated fuels.

However, if you are not satisfied with the driveability or fuel economy of your vehicle when you are using an oxygenated fuel, switch back to the regular unleaded gasoline.

CAUTION

Be careful not to spill fuel containing alcohol while refueling. Fuels containing alcohol can cause paint damage, which is not covered under the

New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

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BEFORE DRIVING

BEFORE DRIVING

Keys ………………………………………………………………………….. 2-1

Spare Tire Nut Lock (if equipped) ……………………………….. 2-1

Door Locks ……………………………………………………………….. 2-2

Windows …………………………………………………………………… 2-14

Mirrors ………………………………………………………………………. 2-16

Seat Adjustment ………………………………………………………… 2-17

Head Restraints …………………………………………………………. 2-19

Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems ……………………… 2-20

Supplemental Restraint System (air bags) ………………….. 2-37

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Keys: 8

Spare Tire Nut Lock: 5

BEFORE DRIVING

Keys

EXAMPLE

54G489

Your vehicle comes with a pair of identical keys. Keep the spare key in a safe place.

One key can open all of the locks on the vehicle.

The key identification number is stamped on a metal tag provided with the keys.

Keep the tag in a safe place. If you lose your keys, you will need this number to have new keys made. Write the number below for your future reference.

KEY NUMBER:

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.

Spare Tire Nut Lock

(if equipped)

To UNLOCK

To LOCK

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A nut lock is used for the spare tire. To unlock the spare tire nut, insert the ignition key into the lock as far as the key will go and remove the lock with the key in. To lock the spare tire nut, put the lock on the nut and push the lock in.

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Door Locks: 3, 5, 8

Door Locks

WARNING

Always lock all doors when driving.

Locking the doors helps to prevent occupants from being thrown from the vehicle in the event of an accident. It also helps prevent unintended opening of the doors.

Side Door Locks

BEFORE DRIVING

To unlock a front door from outside the vehicle, insert the key and turn the top of the key toward the rear of the vehicle.

Power Door Locking System

(if equipped)

UNLOCK

UNLOCK LOCK

LOCK

Rear

Front

UNLOCK

LOCK

Front

Rear

60A009

To lock a front door from outside the vehicle:

• Insert the key and turn the top of the key toward the front of the vehicle, or

• Turn the lock knob forward and close the door.

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To lock a door from inside the vehicle, turn the lock knob forward. Turn the lock knob rearward to unlock the door.

To lock a rear side door from outside the vehicle, turn the lock knob forward and close the door.

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You can lock and unlock all doors simultaneously by:

• Turning the key in the driver’s door lock, or

• Pushing the power door locking switch located on the door panel of either front door.

(when using the key)

To lock all doors simultaneously, insert the key in the driver’s door lock, and turn the key to the LOCK side.

To unlock all doors simultaneously, insert the key in the driver’s door lock and turn the key to the UNLOCK side twice.

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Door Locks: 3, 5, 8

BEFORE DRIVING

Driver’s side

EXAMPLE

UNLOCK LOCK

Front passenger’s side

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(when using the power door locking switch)

To lock or unlock all the doors simultaneously, depress the front or rear of the switch respectively.

NOTE:

• If your vehicle is equipped with the keyless entry system, you can also lock or unlock all doors by operating the transmitter. Refer to “Keyless Entry System” in this section.

• If your vehicle is equipped with the keyless start system, you can also lock or unlock all doors by pushing the request switch on the door handle. Refer to “Keyless Start System” in this section.

LOCK UNLOCK

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Keyless Start System Remote

Controller/Keyless Entry System

Transmitter

Type A Type B

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Your vehicle is equipped with either a keyless start system remote controller (Type

A) or a keyless entry system transmitter

(Type B). The remote controller has a keyless entry system and a keyless start system. The transmitter has only a keyless entry system. For details, refer to the following explanations.

Keyless Start System Remote

Controller (Type A)

The remote controller enables the following operations:

• You can lock or unlock the doors by operating the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the remote controller. Refer to the explanation in this section.

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Door Locks: 3, 5, 8

BEFORE DRIVING

• You can lock or unlock the doors by pushing the request switch on the door handle. For details, refer to the explanation in this section.

• You can start the engine without using an ignition key. For details, refer to “Ignition Switch” in the “STEERING COL-

UMN CONTROLS” section and “Starting the Engine” in the “OPERATING YOUR

VEHICLE” section.

(1)

(2)

(3)

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(1) “LOCK” button

(2) “UNLOCK” button

(3) “PANIC” button

“LOCK” button (1) / “UNLOCK” button

(2) function

You can lock or unlock all doors simultaneously by operating the remote controller near the vehicle.

• To lock the doors, push the “LOCK” button (1).

• To unlock the driver’s door, push the

“UNLOCK” button (2) once.

• To unlock other doors, wait a second or two, then push the “UNLOCK” button (2) a second time. If you “double-click” too fast, the doors will not unlock.

When the doors are locked, the turn signal lights will flash once.

When the doors are unlocked:

• The turn signal lights will flash twice.

• If the interior light switch is in the middle position, the interior light will turn on for about 15 seconds and then fade out. If you push in the ignition switch or insert the key during this time, the light will start to fade out immediately.

Be sure the doors are locked after you operate the “LOCK” button. If no door is opened within about 30 seconds after the

“UNLOCK” button is operated, the doors will automatically lock again.

NOTE:

• The maximum operating distance of the remote controller is about 5 m (16 ft.), but this can vary depending on the surroundings, especially near other transmitting devices such as radio towers or

CB (Citizen’s Band) radios.

• The door locks can not be operated with the remote controller if the ignition switch is in a position other than “LOCK”, or the ignition key is inserted in the ignition switch.

If any door is open, you cannnot lock the door by operating the remote controller, however unlock the door.

• You cannot lock the door unless all of the doors are closed completely.

• If you lose one of the remote controllers, ask your SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible for a replacement. Be sure to have your dealer program the new remote controller code in your vehicle’s memory so that the old code is erased, or perform the programming procedure yourself according to the instructions in this section.

“PANIC” button (3) function

This function is to get the attention of others.

Press the “PANIC” button (3) for more than

1 second. The headlights and taillights will blink for about 30 seconds. Also, the horn will sound intermittently for about 30 seconds at the same time.

To cancel the “PANIC” mode, press any button (PANIC, LOCK or UNLOCK) on the remote controller. You can also insert the key in the ignition switch and turn to the

“ON” position to cancel the “PANIC” mode.

NOTE:

The “PANIC” button function will not activate when the key is in the ignition switch.

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BEFORE DRIVING

Keyless unlocking/locking using the request switches

(1)

EXAMPLE

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When the remote controller is within the operating range described in this section, you can lock or unlock the doors by pushing the request switch (1) on the door handle of the driver’s door, front passenger’s door or rear door.

To lock all doors when all doors are unlocked:

• Push the request switch on one of the door handles once.

The turn signal lights will flash once when the doors are locked.

To unlock a door or all doors:

• Push the request switch on the door handle once to unlock only one door.

• Push the request switch on the door handle twice to unlock all doors.

When the doors are unlocked:

• The turn signal lights will flash twice.

• If the interior light switch is in the middle position, the interior light will turn on for about 15 seconds and then fade out. If you push in the ignition switch or insert the key during this time, the light will start to fade out immediately.

Be sure the doors are locked after you operate the request switch to lock the doors.

NOTE:

• The door locks can not be operated by the request switch under the following conditions:

– If any door is open or is not completely closed.

– If the ignition switch is in a position other than “LOCK”.

– If the ignition key is inserted in the ignition switch.

• If no doors are opened within about 30 seconds after unlocking the doors by pushing the request switch, the doors will be locked again automatically.

(1)

(1)

EXAMPLE

(1)

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(1) 80 cm (2 1/2 feet)

When the remote controller is within approximately 80 cm (2 1/2 feet) from a front door handle or the rear door handle, you can lock or unlock the doors by pushing the request switch on the door handle.

NOTE:

• If the remote controller is outside the request switch operating range described above, you will not be able to operate the request switch.

• If the battery of the remote controller runs down or there are strong radio waves or noise, the request switch operating range may be reduced or the remote controller may be inoperative.

• If the remote controller is too close to the door glass, the request switches may not operate.

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BEFORE DRIVING

• If a spare remote controller is in the vehicle, the request switches may not operate normally.

• The remote controller will only operate a request switch if it is within the switch’s operating range. For example, if the remote controller is within the operating range of the driver’s door request switch but not the front passenger’s door request switch or the rear door request switch, the driver’s door switch can be operated but the front passenger’s door switch or rear door switch can not be operated.

CAUTION

The remote controller is a sensitive electronic instrument. To avoid damaging the remote controller:

• Do not expose it to impacts, moisture 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.

NOTE:

The keyless start system may not function correctly in certain environments or under certain operating conditions such as the following:

• When there are strong signals coming from a television, power station or a cellular phone.

• When the remote controller is in contact with or covered by a metal object.

• When a radio wave type remote keyless entry is used nearby.

• When the remote controller is placed near an electronic device such as personal computer.

Some additional precautions you should take and information you should be aware of are:

• Make sure the ignition key is stowed in the remote controller. If the remote controller becomes unreliable, you will not be able to lock or unlock the doors or start the engine.

• Be sure that the driver always carries the remote controller.

• If you lose one of the remote controllers, ask your SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible for a replacement. Be sure to have your dealer program the new remote controller code in your vehicle’s memory so that the old code is erased, or perform the programming procedure yourself according to the instructions in this section.

• You can use up to four remote controllers and ignition keys for your vehicle. Ask your SUZUKI dealer for details.

• The battery life of the remote controller is about two years, but it can vary depending on usage conditions.

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To stow the ignition key into the remote controller, push the key in the remote controller until you hear a click.

(A)

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To remove the key from the remote controller, push the button (A) in the direction of the arrow and pull the key out from the remote controller.

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BEFORE DRIVING

Reminder function

EXAMPLE

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If the remote controller is not in the vehicle under the following conditions, a buzzer sounds intermittently for about 2 seconds and the keyless start system indicator light on the instrument cluster blinks in red:

• When the vehicle speed is over 10 km/h

(6 mph).

• When one or more doors are opened and all of the doors are later closed with the ignition switch in a position other than “LOCK”.

The red indicator light will turn off within several seconds after the remote controller is returned to an area of the vehicle other than the rear luggage area.

If the remote controller is left in the vehicle and you lock the driver’s door or front passenger’s door as described below, the door will be automatically unlocked.

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• If you open the driver’s door and lock the door by turning the lock knob forward or pushing the power door locking switch, the driver’s door will be automatically unlocked.

• If you open a door other than the driver’s door and lock the front passenger’s door by turning the lock knob forward or pushing the power door locking switch, the front passenger’s door will be automatically unlocked.

NOTE:

• The reminder will not operate when the remote controller is on the instrument panel, in the glove box, in the door pocket, in the sun visor or on the floor etc.

• Be sure that the driver always carries the remote controller.

• Do not leave the remote controller in the vehicle when leaving the vehicle.

Replacement of the battery

If the remote controller becomes unreliable, replace the battery.

To replace the battery of the remote controller:

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1) Insert a flat blade screw driver covered with a soft cloth in the slot of the remote controller and pry it open.

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(1)

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2) Replace the battery (1) (Lithium disc type CR2032 or equivalent) so its + terminal faces the bottom of the case as shown in the illustration.

3) Close the remote controller firmly.

4) Make sure the door locks can be operated with the remote controller.

5) Dispose of the used battery properly according to applicable rules or regulations. Do not dispose of lithium batteries with ordinary household trash.

WARNING

Swallowing a lithium battery may cause serious internal injury. Do not allow anyone to swallow a lithium battery. Keep lithium batteries away from children and pets. If swallowed, contact a physician immediately.

CAUTION

The transmitter/remote controller is a sensitive electronic instrument. To avoid damaging it, do not expose it to dust or moisture or tamper with internal parts.

BEFORE DRIVING

Programming/erasing the remote controller code yourself

Your new vehicle was originally equipped with two remote controllers.

If you have lost one of the remote controllers, you should change the remote controller code in your vehicle’s memory as soon as possible for security. If you purchase additional remote controllers, the new remote controllers need to be programmed into your vehicle’s memory. You can perform this yourself by using the following procedure:

NOTE:

• You can program up to four remote controller codes into your vehicle’s memory.

The four codes may be the same or different.

• If you try to program a fifth code, the four remote controller codes that are programmed will be cleared automatically.

• If you program a new remote controller code, all of the old remote controller codes that are in your vehicle’s memory will be erased automatically. When you program a new remote controller, you should reprogram any additional remote controllers at the same time.

• To purchase new remote controllers, see your SUZUKI dealer.

• Before you begin programming, have all of your remote controllers available.

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Door Locks: 3, 5, 8

BEFORE DRIVING

To program a new remote controller

1) Close all the doors of the vehicle.

2) Sit in the driver’s seat and confirm that the driver’s door is unlocked.

3) Insert the key into the ignition switch.

4) Complete steps 1 through 6 described below within 25 seconds after step 3).

UNLOCK

(2)

LOCK

(1)

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1. Push the power door locking switch of the driver’s door to the lock position and then push it to the unlock position.

2. Repeat step 1 two more times.

3. Push the power door locking switch of the driver’s door to the lock position.

4. Remove the key from the ignition switch and then insert it again.

5. Repeat step 4 three more times.

6. To start the engine, turn the ignition switch to the “START” position.

Wait for 3 seconds.

7. Proceed to step 5) within 60 seconds after the engine has started.

NOTE:

You cannot program the remote controller if you don’t complete steps 1 through 6 within 25 seconds.

You cannot program the remote controller if you do not proceed to step 5) within 60 seconds after the engine has started.

5) Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position.

A buzzer will sound twice and the door lock switch will be activated from the lock position to the unlock position automatically.

6) Press the “LOCK”, “UNLOCK” or

“PANIC” button on the remote controller.

A buzzer will sound twice and the door lock switch will be activated from the lock position to the unlock position automatically.

If you want to program an additional remote controller, repeat the procedure of step 6) using the additional remote controller.

NOTE:

Complete step 6) within 30 seconds.

You can program up to four remote controllers.

7) To complete programming, remove the key from the ignition switch or turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.

Make sure that the keyless start system and keyless entry system operate properly by operating each remote controller.

If you cannot operate the keyless start system and/or keyless entry system, repeat this programming procedure again.

If you still cannot operate the systems, see your SUZUKI dealer.

To change the old remote controller codes in your vehicle’s memory

If you have lost one of the remote controllers, you should change the remote controller codes in your vehicle’s memory as soon as possible for security.

To erase the remote controller code(s) in your vehicle’s memory, you should program the new remote controller code. The old codes in your vehicle’s memory will be erased automatically. If you have more remote controller(s), you must program all of the remote controller codes at the same time. You cannot operate the keyless start system and keyless entry system using any remote controller that is not programmed at the same time.

For details on how to program, refer to the programming procedure in this section.

When you complete programming, make sure that the keyless start system and key-

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Door Locks: 3, 5, 8

BEFORE DRIVING

less entry system operate properly by operating each remote controller.

1. For USA

This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

2. For Canada

This device complies with Industry Canada

Standard RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) This device may not cause interference, and

2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

The term “IC:” before the certification/registration number only signifies that the

Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

Keyless Entry System Transmitter

(Type B)

(1)

(2)

(3)

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(1) “LOCK” button

(2) “UNLOCK” button

(3) “PANIC” button

“LOCK” button (1) / “UNLOCK” button

(2) function

You can lock or unlock all doors simultaneously by operating the transmitter near the vehicle.

• To lock the doors, push the “LOCK” button (1).

• To unlock the driver’s door, push the

“UNLOCK” button (2) once.

• To unlock other doors, wait a second or two, then push the “UNLOCK” button (2) a second time. If you “double-click” too fast, the doors will not unlock.

When the doors are locked, the turn signal lights will flash once.

When the doors are unlocked:

• The turn signal lights will flash twice.

• If the interior light switch is in the middle position, the interior light will turn on for about 15 seconds and then fade out. If you insert the key into the ignition switch during this time, the light will start to fade out immediately.

Be sure the doors are locked after you operate the “LOCK” button. If no door is opened within about 30 seconds after the

“UNLOCK” button is operated, the doors will automatically lock again.

NOTE:

• The maximum operating distance of the keyless entry system transmitter is about

5 m (16 ft.), but this can vary depending on the surroundings, especially near other transmitting devices such as radio towers or CB (Citizen’s Band) radios.

• The door locks can not be operated with the transmitter, if the ignition key is inserted in the ignition switch.

• If you lose one of the transmitters, ask your SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible for a replacement. Be sure to have your dealer program the new transmitter code in your vehicle’s memory so that the old code is erased, or perform the programming procedure yourself according to the instructions in this section.

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Door Locks: 3, 5, 8

BEFORE DRIVING

CAUTION

The transmitter is a sensitive electronic instrument. To avoid damaging the transmitter:

• Do not expose it to impacts, moisture or high temperature such as by leaving it on the dashboard under direct sunlight.

• Keep the transmitter away from magnetic objects such as a television.

“PANIC” button (3) function

This function is to get the attention of others.

Press the “PANIC” button (3) for more than

1 second. The headlights and taillights will blink for about 30 seconds. Also, the horn will sound intermittently for about 30 seconds at the same time.

To cancel the “PANIC” mode, press any button (PANIC, LOCK or UNLOCK) on the transmitter. You can also insert the key in the ignition switch and turn to the “ON” position to cancel the “PANIC” mode.

NOTE:

The “PANIC” button function will not activate when the key is in the ignition switch.

Replacement of the battery

If the transmitter becomes unreliable, replace the battery.

To replace the battery of the transmitter:

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1) Put the edge of a coin or a flat blade screw driver in the slot of the transmitter and pry it open.

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2) Replace the battery (1) (Lithium disctype CR2025 or equivalent) so its + terminal faces the “+” mark of the transmitter.

3) Close the transmitter firmly.

4) Make sure the door locks can be operated with the transmitter.

5) Dispose of the used battery properly according to applicable rules or regulations. Do not dispose of lithium batteries with ordinary household trash.

WARNING

Swallowing a lithium battery may cause serious internal injury. Do not allow anyone to swallow a lithium battery. Keep lithium batteries away from children and pets. If swallowed, contact a physician immediately.

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BEFORE DRIVING

CAUTION

The transmitter/remote controller is a sensitive electronic instrument. To avoid damaging it, do not expose it to dust or moisture or tamper with internal parts.

Programming/removing a transmitter code yourself

Your new vehicle was originally equipped with two transmitters.

If you have lost one of the transmitters, you should change the transmitter code in your vehicle’s memory as soon as possible for security. If you purchase additional transmitters, the new transmitters need to be programmed into your vehicle’s memory.

You can perform this yourself by using the following procedure:

NOTE:

• You can program up to three transmitter codes into your vehicle’s memory. The three codes may be the same or different.

• If you try to program a fourth code, the oldest code will be cleared automatically.

• To purchase new transmitters, see your

SUZUKI dealer.

• Before you begin programming, have all of your transmitters available.

To program a new transmitter

1) Confirm that all the doors are closed and the ignition key is out of the ignition switch.

2) Open the driver’s door.

3) Insert the key, turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position, turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position and remove the key within 10 seconds.

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4) Push and release the driver’s door switch (1) 3 times, insert the key, and turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position within 20 seconds.

5) Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position and remove the key within 10 seconds. All doors will lock/unlock to confirm that this procedure has been properly completed.

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6) Press the “UNLOCK” button (2) on the transmitter one time within 20 seconds

(after step 5). All the doors will lock/ unlock to confirm that the procedure has been completed and the transmitter has been programmed.

7) If you want to program an additional transmitter, repeat the procedure from step 1) through step 6).

Make sure that the keyless entry system operates properly by operating each transmitter.

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Door Locks: 3, 5, 8

Windows: 3, 8

BEFORE DRIVING

To change the old transmitter codes in your vehicle’s memory

If you have lost one of the transmitters, you should change the transmitter codes in your vehicle’s memory as soon as possible for security.

To remove one of the transmitter codes from your vehicle’s memory, first replace all three of the transmitter codes in your vehicle’s memory, then program additional transmitters as follows:

1) Program one of your transmitters three times, by repeating the programming procedure shown in this section. This will replace all the old transmitter codes in the vehicle’s memory with the code for the transmitter you are using.

2) If you want to program up to two additional transmitters, repeat the programming procedure shown in this section.

3) Make sure that the keyless entry system operates properly by operating each transmitter.

1. For USA

This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

2. For Canada

This device complies with Industry Canada

Standard RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) This device may not cause interference, and

2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

The term “IC:” before the certification/registration number only signifies that the

Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

Child Lock System (rear side doors)

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Each of the rear side doors is equipped with a child lock which can be used to help prevent unwanted opening of the door from inside the vehicle. When the lock lever is in the “LOCK” position (1), the rear side door can only be opened from outside. When the lock lever is in the “RELEASE” position

(2), the rear side door can be opened from inside or outside.

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Windows: 3, 8

BEFORE DRIVING

Rear Door

If you can not unlock the rear door due to a discharged battery or malfunction, follow the procedures below to unlock the rear door from inside the vehicle.

1) Remove the luggage compartment cover.

2) Fold the rear seat forward for easier access. Refer to the “Folding Rear

Seats” section for details on how to fold the rear seat forward.

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Windows

Power Window Controls

(if equipped)

Driver’s side

(1)

(4)

(2)

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3) Remove the cap (1) by hand.

4) Break the vinyl using a jack handle or a flat blade screw driver to access the emergency lever (2).

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5) Push down on the emergency lever (2) using a jack handle or a flat blade screw driver. To lock the rear door, push up on the emergency lever (2).

WARNING

To avoid injury, do not use your finger to push the emergency lever.

After using the emergency lever, be sure to see your SUZUKI dealer.

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The power windows can only be operated when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

The driver’s door has switches (1), (2), (4),

(5), to operate the driver’s window, the front passenger’s window, the rear left window and right window, respectively.

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Mirrors: 3, 8

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Passenger’s door

EXAMPLE

(3)

CLOSE

Lock switch

EXAMPLE

OPEN

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The passenger’s door has a switch (3) to operate the passenger’s window.

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To open a window, push the top part of the switch and to close the window lift up the top part of the switch.

The driver’s window has an “auto-down” feature for added convenience (at toll booths or drive-through restaurants, for example). This means you can open the window without holding the window switch in the “Down” position. Press the driver’s window switch completely down and release it. To stop the window before it reaches the bottom, pull the switch up briefly.

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The driver’s door also has a lock switch for the passenger’s window(s). When you push in the lock switch, the passenger’s window(s) can not be raised or lowered by operating either of the switches (2), (3), (4) or (5). To restore normal operation, release the lock switch by pushing again.

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BEFORE DRIVING

WARNING

• You should always lock the passenger’s window operation when there are children in the vehicle. Children can be seriously injured if they get part of their body caught by the window during operation.

• To avoid injuring an occupant by window entrapment, be sure no part of the occupant’s body such as hands or head is in the path of the electric windows when closing them.

• Always remove the ignition key when leaving the vehicle even if a short time. Also do not leave children alone in a parked vehicle.

Unattended children could use the electric window switches and get trapped by the window.

Mirrors

Inside Rearview Mirror

Day driving

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Night driving

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You can adjust the inside rearview mirror by hand so as to see the rear of your vehicle in the mirror. To adjust the mirror, set the selector tab (1) to the day position, then move the mirror up, down or sideways by hand to obtain the best view.

When driving at night, you can move the selector tab to the night position to reduce glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you.

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WARNING

• Always adjust the mirror with the selector set to the day position.

• Only use the night position if it is necessary to reduce glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you.

Be aware that in this position you may not be able to see some objects that could be seen in the day position.

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Outside Rearview Mirrors Power Mirror Control (if equipped)

(2)

(1)

(3)

(4)

(2)

(1)

(4)

(3)

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Adjust the outside rearview mirrors so you can just see the side of your vehicle in the mirrors.

The passenger’s side mirror is a convex

(curved surface) mirror. Objects seen in this mirror will look smaller and appear farther away than when seen in a flat mirror.

WARNING

Be careful when judging the size or distance of a vehicle or other object seen in the side convex mirror. Be aware that objects look smaller and appear farther away than when seen in a flat mirror.

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The switch to control the power rearview mirrors is located on the driver’s door panel. You can adjust the mirrors when the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position. To adjust the mirrors:

1) Move the selector switch to the left or right to select the mirror you wish to adjust.

2) Press the outer part of the switch that corresponds to the direction in which you wish to move the mirror.

3) Return the selector switch to the center position to help prevent unintended adjustment.

Seat Adjustment

WARNING

Never attempt to adjust the driver’s seat or seatback while driving. The seat or seatback could move unexpectedly, causing loss of control.

Make sure that the driver’s seat and seatback are properly adjusted before you start driving.

WARNING

To avoid excessive seat belt slack, which reduces the effectiveness of the seat belts as a safety device, make sure that the seats are adjusted before the seat belts are fastened.

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Head Restraints: 3

Adjusting Seat Position

Front seat

BEFORE DRIVING

Adjusting Seatbacks

WARNING

All seatbacks should always be in an upright position when driving, or seat belt effectiveness may be reduced.

Seat belts are designed to offer maximum protection when seatbacks are in the upright position.

Front seat

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The adjustment lever for each front seat is located under the front of the seat. To adjust the seat position, pull up on the adjustment lever and slide the seat forward or rearward. After adjustment, try to move the seat forward and rearward to ensure that it is securely latched.

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If the driver’s seat is equipped with a seat height adjuster lever on the outboard side of the seat, raise or lower the seat by pulling up or down the adjuster lever.

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To adjust the seatback angle of front seat, pull up the lever on the outboard side of the seat, move the seatback to the desired position, and release the lever to lock the seatback in place.

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Rear seat

Head Restraints

Front

EXAMPLE

(1)

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To adjust the seatback angle of the rear seats:

1) Pull up the lever on the top of a split folding seat.

2) Move the seatback to one of the lock positions. The number of the lock positions depends on the vehicle specification.

3) Release the lever to lock the seatback in position. After adjustment, try moving the seatback to make sure it is securely locked.

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Head restraints are designed to help reduce the risk of neck injuries in case of an accident. Adjust the head restraint to the position which places the center of the head restraint closest to the top of your ears. If this is not possible for very tall passengers, adjust the head restraint as high as possible.

WARNING

• Never drive the vehicle with the head restraints removed.

• Do not attempt to adjust the head restraint while driving.

PUSH

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To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the restraint until it clicks. To lower the restraint, push down on the restraint while holding in the release knob (1). If a head restraint must be removed (for cleaning, replacement, etc.), use the following procedure.

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Systems

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1) Insert a sharp-pointed tool into the small hole (2). Push the tip into the hole

(2) and hold it while pushing in the release knob (1).

2) Pull the head restraint all the way out while pushing the release knob (1) and holding the tip in the hole (2).

NOTE:

It may be necessary to recline the seatback to provide enough overhead clearance to remove the head restraint.

Rear

EXAMPLE

(2)

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To reinstall the head restraint, insert the head restraint bars into the holes (2) and push the head restraint down.

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To raise the rear head restraint, pull upward on the restraint until it clicks. To lower the restraint, push down on the restraint while holding in the release knob.

If a head restraint must be removed (for cleaning, replacement, etc.), push in the release knob and pull the head restraint all the way out.

When installing a child restraint system, raise the head restraint to the most upper position.

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WARNING

An air bag supplements, or adds to, the frontal crash protection offered by seat belts. The driver and all passengers must be properly restrained by wearing seat belts at all times, whether or not an air bag is mounted at their seating position, to minimize the risk of severe injury or death in the event of a crash.

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as low as possible across the hips

Above the pelvis

Across the pelvis

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WARNING

• Never allow persons to ride in the cargo area of a vehicle. In the event of an accident, there is a much greater risk of injury for persons who are not riding in a seat with their seat belt securely fastened.

• Seat belts should always be adjusted as follows:

– the lap portion of the belt should be worn low across the pelvis, not across the waist.

– the shoulder straps should be worn on the outside shoulder only, and never under the arm.

– the shoulder straps should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.

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WARNING

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• Seat belts should never be worn with the straps twisted and should be adjusted as tightly as is comfortable to provide the protection for which they have been designed.

A slack belt will provide less protection than one which is snug.

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WARNING

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• Pregnant women should use seat belts, although specific recommendations about driving should be made by the woman’s medical advisor. Remember that the lap portion of the belt should be worn as low as possible across the hips, as shown in the diagram.

• Make sure that each seat belt buckle is inserted into the proper buckle catch. It is possible to cross the buckles in the rear seat.

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• Do not wear your seat belt over hard or breakable objects in your pockets or on your clothing. If an accident occurs, objects such as glasses, pens, etc. under the seat belt can cause injury.

• Never use the same seat belt on more than one occupant and never attach a seat belt over an infant or child being held on an occupant’s lap. Such seat belt use could cause serious injury in the event of an accident.

• Periodically inspect seat belt assemblies for excessive wear and damage. Seat belts should be replaced if webbing becomes frayed, contaminated, or damaged in any way. It is essential to replace the entire seat belt assembly after it has been worn in a severe impact, even if damage to the assembly is not obvious.

• Children age 12 and under should ride properly restrained in the rear seat, if equipped.

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WARNING

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• Infants and small children should never be transported unless they are properly restrained. Restraint systems for infants and small children can be purchased commercially and should be used. Make sure that the system you purchase meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety

Standards. Read and follow all the directions provided by the manufacturer.

• Avoid contamination of seat belt webbing by polishes, oils, chemicals and particularly battery acid.

Cleaning may safely be carried out using mild soap and water.

• For children, if the shoulder belt irritates the neck or face, move the child closer to the center of the vehicle.

• All seatbacks should always be in an upright position when driving, or seat belt effectiveness may be reduced. Seat belts are designed to offer maximum protection when seatbacks are in the upright position.

BEFORE DRIVING

Lap-Shoulder Belt

Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)

The lap-shoulder seat belt has an emergency locking retractor (ELR), which is designed to lock the seat belt only during a sudden stop or impact. It also may lock if you pull the belt across your body very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back to unlock it, then pull the belt across your body more slowly.

Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

The front passenger’s seat belt and the rear seat belts have emergency locking retractors (ELRs) that can be temporarily converted to function as automatic locking retractors (ALRs). The ALR mode should be used if you need to secure a child restraint system in the seat. Refer to the

“Child Restraint Systems” section for details.

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Safety reminder

Sit up straight and fully back

Low on hips by pulling the shoulder portion of the belt upward through the latch plate. The length of the diagonal shoulder strap adjusts itself to allow freedom of movement.

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Low on hips

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To fasten the seat belt, sit up straight and well back in the seat, pull the latch plate attached to the seat belt across your body and press it into the buckle until you hear a

“click”.

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To reduce the risk of sliding under the belt during a collision, position the lap portion of the belt across your lap as low on your hips as possible and adjust it to a snug fit

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Seat Belt Reminder

Driver’s seat belt reminder light

EXAMPLE

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NOTE:

The word “CENTER” is molded into the buckle for the rear seat center belt. The buckles are designed so a latch plate can not be inserted into the wrong buckle.

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To unfasten the belt, push the red

“PRESS” button on the buckle and allow the belt to retract.

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Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

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When the driver and front passenger don’t buckle their seat belts, the driver’s seat belt reminder light in the instrument cluster and the front passenger’s seat belt reminder light in the center of the instrument panel will come on and a buzzer will sound as a reminder to the driver and front passenger to buckle their seat belts.

WARNING

It is absolutely essential that the driver and passengers wear their seat belts at all times. Persons who are not wearing seat belts have a much greater risk of injury if an accident occurs. Make a regular habit of buckling your seat belt before putting the key in the ignition.

The seat belt reminder functions as shown in the figure below. There are some differences between the driver’s seat belt reminder and the front passenger’s seat belt reminder. For more details, refer to the explanation below.

Flow chart

Seat belt is unbuckled

Reminder 1

Vehicle speed: below 8 km/h

Vehicle speed: increase to 8 km/h

30 sec.

Ignition Switch “ON”

Vehicle speed: over 8 km/h

Reminder 2

3 min.

Reminder 3

Seat belt is buckled

No reminder

Vehicle speed: below 8 km/h

Seat belt is unbuckled

Vehicle speed: over 8 km/h

No reminder

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Reminder 1 – 3

For each reminder 1 – 3, the reminder light comes on for about 20 seconds, then blinks for about 55 seconds. When the reminder light first comes on, a buzzer sounds intermittently for about 6 seconds.

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Driver’s seat belt reminder

If the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled with the ignition key in the “ON” position, the driver’s seat belt reminder works as follows:

1) The driver’s seat belt reminder light will come on for about 20 seconds when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position then will blink for about 55 seconds. When the light comes on, a buzzer will also sound intermittently for about 6 seconds (Reminder 1).

2) If the vehicle is driven (vehicle speed >

8 km/h), Reminder 2 will operate about

30 seconds after Reminder 1 has finished.

If the vehicle is not driven (vehicle speed < 8 km/h), Reminder 2 will operate when driving starts (vehicle speed >

8 km/h).

3) Reminder 3 will operate about 3 minutes after Reminder 2 has finished.

4) Even if the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled after Reminder 3, there will be no further reminders.

If the driver has buckled his or her seat belt and later unbuckles the seat belt, the reminder system will be activated from

Reminder 1 or Reminder 2 according to the vehicle speed. (Refer to the flow chart.)

The driver’s seat belt reminder will be automatically canceled when the driver’s seat belt is buckled or the ignition switch is turned off.

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder

The front passenger’s seat belt reminder will activate only when there is a passenger sitting in the front seat. In some situations, however, such as when you place heavy objects in the front seat, the seat belt reminder can be activated as if there were a passenger present. The front passenger’s seat belt reminder works in the same manner as the driver’s seat belt reminder, except that it is not activated until 10 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.

Shoulder anchor height adjuster

(if equipped)

EXAMPLE

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Adjust the shoulder anchor height so that the shoulder belt rides on the center of the outside shoulder. To adjust the shoulder anchor height, slide the anchor up simply or slide the anchor down while pulling the lock knob out. After adjustment, make sure that the anchor is securely locked.

WARNING

Be sure that the shoulder belt is positioned on the center of the outside shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Misadjustment of the belt could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash.

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Seat Belt Inspection

EXAMPLE

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Periodically inspect the seat belts to make sure they work properly and are not damaged. Check the webbing, buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and guide loops. Replace any seat belts which do not work properly or are damaged.

WARNING

Be sure to inspect all seat belt assemblies after any collision. Any seat belt assembly which was in use during a collision (other than a very minor one) should be replaced, even if damage to the assembly is not obvious. Any seat belt assembly which was not in use during a collision should be replaced if it does not function properly, it is damaged in any way or the seat belt pretensioners were activated (that is, if the front air bags were activated).

Child Restraint Systems

Infant restraint — rear seat only

EXAMPLE

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Infant restraint — rear seat only

Booster seat

EXAMPLE

BEFORE DRIVING

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SUZUKI highly recommends that you use a child restraint system to restrain infants and small children. Many different types of child restraint systems are available; make sure that the restraint system you select meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

All child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by either seat belts (lap belts or the lap portion of lapshoulder belts) or by special rigid lower anchor bars built into the seats. Whenever possible, SUZUKI recommends that child restraint systems be installed on the rear seat. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in rear seating positions than in front seating positions.

If you must use a front-facing child restraint in the front passenger’s seat, be sure to move the front passenger’s seat as far back as possible.

WARNING

Children could be endangered in a crash if their child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle.

When installing a child restraint system, be sure to follow the instructions below. Be sure to secure the child in the restraint system according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

WARNING

In an accident or sudden stop, the rear seat armrest (if equipped) could fall forward. If there is a child in a rear-facing child restraint in the center seating position, the falling armrest could injure the child. Make sure the armrest is back in the seat and locked when not in use.

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WARNING

Do not install a rear-facing child restraint in the front passenger’s seat. If the passenger’s air bag inflates, a child in a rear-facing child restraint could be seriously injured.

The back of a rear-facing child restraint would be too close to the inflating air bag.

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Installation with Lap-Shoulder Seat

Belts (Child Restraint with No Top

Strap)

EXAMPLE

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Install your child restraint system according to the instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer. If you install the child restraint system in the front seat, be sure to slide the seat to the rearmost position. After making sure that the seat belt is securely latched:

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1) Pull all of the remaining webbing out of the retractor. You will hear a click, which means that the emergency locking retractor (ELR) has converted to function as an automatic locking retractor

(ALR).

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2) Allow the extra webbing to retract, and pull the webbing toward the retractor to take up any slack. Make sure that the lap portion of the belt is tight around the child restraint system and the shoulder portion of the belt is positioned so that it can not interfere with the child’s head or neck.

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3) Make sure that the retractor has converted to the ALR mode by trying to pull webbing out of the retractor. If the retractor is in the ALR mode, the belt will be locked.

WARNING

If the retractor is not in the ALR mode, the child restraint system can move or tip over when your vehicle turns or stops abruptly.

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EXAMPLE

Move to check

To revert from ALR to ELR

EXAMPLE

Installation with the LATCH System

EXAMPLE

Pull to tighten

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When you unbuckle the seat belt and allow it to retract to a certain length, the retractor will automatically revert back to the normal

ELR mode.

Rigid lower connecting bar type

Flexible lower connecting strap type

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Rear seat

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4) Try moving the child restraint system in all directions, to make sure it is securely installed. If you need to tighten the belt, pull more webbing toward the retractor.

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Your vehicle is equipped with lower anchors for securing up to two standard

LATCH-type child restraints in the rear seats. (LATCH stands for Lower Anchors

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and Tethers for Children.) The anchors are located where the rear of the seat cushion meets the bottom of the seatback.

Install a LATCH-type child restraint system according to the instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.

After installing the child restraint system, try moving it in all directions, especially forward, to make sure the flexible straps or rigid connecting bars are securely latched to the anchors.

NOTE:

Although there are three second row seating positions, you cannot install three

LATCH type child restraints in the rear seat. You can install one or two LATCH restraint(s). Be sure to install the LATCH type child restraint(s) in the outboard seating positions.

If your LATCH restraint has flexible lower connecting straps, these general instructions apply:

1) If possible, fold the seatback rearward for easier installation.

2) Place the child restraint in the rear seat.

EXAMPLE

EXAMPLE

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3) Snap the strap hooks to the anchors.

Take care not to pinch your fingers.

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4) Return the seatback to the normal, upright position. Tighten the lower straps as described in the child restraint owner’s manual. Attach the top tether strap, if applicable.

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EXAMPLE

If your LATCH restraint has rigid lower connecting bars, these general instructions apply:

1) If possible, fold the seatback rearward for easier installation.

2) Place the child restraint in the rear seat, inserting the connecting bars through the slots in the seat cushion or the slots in the seatback bottom.

EXAMPLE

EXAMPLE

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5) Make sure the child restraint is securely fastened by trying to move the child restraint system in all directions, especially forward.

WARNING

The seatback should always be securely latched in a fairly upright position when any type of child seat is installed. An unlatched or reclined seatback will reduce the intended effectiveness of the child restraint system.

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3) Use your hands to carefully align the connecting bar tips with the anchors.

Take care not to pinch your fingers.

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4) Push the child restraint toward the anchors so that the connecting bar tips are partially hooked to the anchors.

Use your hands to confirm the position.

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EXAMPLE

Installation-Child Restraint with Top

Strap

Rear seat

EXAMPLE

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not attach the top strap to the luggage restraint loops (if equipped).

WARNING

Do not attach the child restraint top strap to the luggage restraint loops

(if equipped). Incorrectly attached top strap will reduce the intended effectiveness of the child restraint system.

Type 1

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5) Grasp the front of the child restraint and push the child restraint forcefully to latch the connecting bars. Make sure they are securely latched by trying to move the child restraint system in all directions, especially forward.

6) Return the seatback if folded. Attach the top tether strap, if applicable.

WARNING

The seatback should always be securely latched in a fairly upright position when any type of child seat is installed. An unlatched or reclined seatback will reduce the intended effectiveness of the child restraint system.

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Some child restraint systems require the use of a top strap. Top strap anchor brackets are located on the back of the rear seat as shown in the illustration. Install the child restraint system as follows:

1) Remove the luggage compartment cover.

2) Secure the child restraint on the rear seat using the procedure described above for securing a restraint system that does not require a top strap.

3) Hook the top strap to the anchor bracket and tighten the top strap according to the instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer. Be sure to attach the top strap to the corresponding anchor located directly behind the child restraint. Do

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4) When routing the top strap, be sure to pass it between the head restraint and the rear seatback as shown. (Refer to

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how to raise or lower the head restraint.)

5) Make sure that cargo does not interfere with routing of the top strap.

Seat Belt Extender

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(1) Center of body

(2) Less than 152 mm (6 inches)

(3) Open end of extender buckle

If a seat belt cannot be fastened securely because it is not long enough, see your authorized SUZUKI dealer for a seat belt extender. Seat belt extenders are available for each seating position except for the rear center position. After inspecting the relationship between the seat belt length, the occupant’s body size, and the seat adjustment (the driver’s seat should always be adjusted as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle, and other adjustable seats should be adjusted as far back as possible), your dealer can select the appropriate seat belt extender.

• A seat belt extender should only be used for the person, vehicle and seating location it was provided for.

• When using the extender, ensure that both ends are latched securely. Do not use the extender if the open end of the extender’s buckle is within 152 mm (6 inches) of the center of the occupant’s body (See diagram). Use of the extender when the buckle is too close to the center of the body could increase the risk of abdominal injury in the event of an accident, and could cause the shoulder belt to be positioned incorrectly.

• Make sure to use the correct buckle corresponding to your seating position.

• Seat belt extenders are not intended for use by pregnant women, and should only be used upon approval by their medical advisors.

• Remove and stow the extender when it is not being used.

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Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of injury in a crash.

• Only use an extender for the person, vehicle and seating position it was provided for.

• Do not use if open end of extender’s buckle is within 152 mm

(6 inches) of center of occupant’s body (See diagram).

• Remove and stow the extender when it is not being used.

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Seat Belt Pretensioner System

(for front seat belt only)

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WARNING

This section of the owner’s manual describes your SUZUKI’s SEAT BELT

PRETENSIONER SYSTEM. Please read and follow ALL these instructions carefully to minimize your risk of severe injury or death.

Your vehicle is equipped with a seat belt pretensioner system at the front seating positions. You can use the pretensioner seat belts in the same manner as ordinary seat belts.

The seat belt pretensioner system works with the SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT

SYSTEM (advanced air bags). The crash sensors and the electronic controller of the air bag system also control the seat belt pretensioners. The pretensioners are triggered only when the air bags are triggered and the seat belts are fastened. If the seat belts are not fastened, the respective pretensioner system will not be activated. For precautions and general information including servicing the pretensioner system, refer to the “Supplemental Restraint

System (advanced air bags)” section in addition to this “Seat Belt Pretensioner

System” section, and follow all those precautions.

The pretensioner is located in each front seat belt retractor. The pretensioner tightens the seat belt so the belt fits the occupant’s body more snugly in the event of a frontal crash. The retractors will remain locked after the pretensioners are activated. Upon activation, some noise will occur and some smoke may be released.

These conditions are not harmful and do not indicate a fire in the vehicle.

The driver and all passengers must be properly restrained by wearing seat belts at all times, whether or not a pretensioner is equipped at their seating position, to minimize the risk of severe injury or death in the event of a crash. Sit fully back in the seat; sit up straight; do not lean forward or sideways. Adjust the belt so the lap portion of the belt is worn low across the pelvis, not across the waist. Please refer to the

“Seat Adjustment” section and the instruc-

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tions and precautions about the seat belts in this “Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems” section for details on proper seat and seat belt adjustments.

Please note that the pretensioners along with the front air bags will activate only in severe frontal collisions. They are not designed to activate in rear impacts, side impacts, rollovers or minor frontal collisions. The pretensioners can be activated only once. If the pretensioners are activated (that is, if the front air bags are activated), have the pretensioner system serviced by an authorized SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible.

If the “AIR BAG” light on the instrument cluster does not blink or come on briefly when the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position, stays on for more than 10 seconds, or comes on while driving, the pretensioner system or the air bag system may not work properly. Have both systems inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible.

Service on or around the pretensioner system components or wiring must be performed only by an authorized SUZUKI dealer who is specially trained. Improper service could result in unintended activation of pretensioners or could render the pretensioner inoperative. Either of these two conditions may result in personal injury.

To prevent damage or unintended activation of the pretensioners, be sure the battery is disconnected and the ignition switch has been in the “LOCK” position for at least 90 seconds before performing any electrical service work on your SUZUKI.

Do not touch pretensioner system components or wiring. The wires are wrapped with yellow tape or yellow tubing, and the couplers are yellow. When scrapping your

SUZUKI, ask your SUZUKI dealer, body repair shop or scrap yard for assistance.

Supplemental Restraint

System (air bags)

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WARNING

This section of the owner’s manual describes the protection provided by your SUZUKI’s SUPPLEMENTAL

RESTRAINT SYSTEM (air bags).

Please read and follow ALL these instructions carefully to minimize your risk of severe injury or death in the event of a collision.

Your vehicle has advanced front air bags and side air bags for the driver and right front passenger. Your vehicle also has side curtain air bags.

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Your vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System consisting of the following components in addition to a lapshoulder belt at each front seating position.

1. Driver’s front air bag

2. Front passenger’s front air bag

3. Seat belt pretensioners

4. Air bag controller

5. Occupant classification module

6. “PASS AIR BAG OFF” indicator

7. Forward crash sensor

8. Side air bags

9. Side curtain air bags

10.Side crash sensor

11.Front passenger’s sensor mat

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Front Air Bags

EXAMPLE

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If the “AIR BAG” light on the instrument cluster does not blink when the ignition switch is first turned to the “ON” position, or the “AIR BAG” light stays on, or comes on while driving, the air bag system (or the seat belt pretensioner system) may not work properly. Have the air bag system inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible.

EXAMPLE

air bag. The front passenger’s front air bag is located behind the passenger’s side of the dashboard. The words “SRS AIRBAG” are molded into the air bag cover to identify the location of the air bag.

Frontal collision range

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Front air bags are designed to inflate only in severe frontal collisions.

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The driver’s front air bag is located behind the center pad of the steering wheel. The words “SRS AIRBAG” are molded into the air bag cover to identify the location of the

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Front air bags will not inflate

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They are not designed to inflate in rear impacts, side impacts, rollovers or minor frontal collisions, since they would offer no protection in those types of accidents.

Remember, since air bags deploy only one time during an accident, seat belts are needed to restrain occupants from further movements during the accident.

Therefore, an air bag is NOT a substitute for seat belts. To maximize your protection,

ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT BELTS. Be aware that no system can prevent all possible injuries that may occur in an accident.

WARNING

An air bag supplements, or adds to, the crash protection offered by seat belts. The driver and all passengers must be properly restrained by wearing seat belts at all times, whether or not air bags are mounted at their seating position, to minimize the risk of severe injury or death in the event of a crash.

Your vehicle has “dual stage” front air bags, which adjust the air bag inflation force according to crash severity. Also, your vehicle has a front passenger sensing system, which turns off the front passenger’s air bag and seat belt pretensioner under certain conditions.

Side Air Bags and Side Curtain Air

Bags

EXAMPLE

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Side air bags are located in the part of the front seatbacks closest to the doors. The words “SRS AIRBAG” are molded into the

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side air bag cover to identify the location of the side air bags.

Side collision range Side air bags and side curtain air bags will probably not inflate

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Side curtain air bags are located in the roof lining. The words “SRS AIRBAG” are molded into the pillar to identify the location of the side curtain air bags.

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Side air bags and side curtain air bags will not inflate

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Side air bags and side curtain air bags are designed to inflate only in severe side impact collisions. They are not designed to inflate in frontal or rear collisions, rollovers or minor side collisions, since they would offer no protection in those types of accidents. Only the side air bag and side curtain air bag on the side of the vehicle that is struck will inflate. Remember, since an air bag deploys only one time during an accident, seat belts are needed to restrain occupants from further movements during the accident.

Therefore, an air bag is NOT a substitute for seat belts. To maximize your protection,

ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT BELTS. Be aware that no system can prevent all possible injuries that may occur in an accident.

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WARNING

An air bag supplements, or adds to, the crash protection offered by seat belts. The driver and all passengers must be properly restrained by wearing seat belts at all times, whether or not air bags are mounted at their seating position, to minimize the risk of severe injury or death in the event of a crash.

WARNING

If the “AIR BAG” light in the instrument cluster ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the air bag system. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced immediately, because the air bags may not offer the protection for which they were designed.

BEFORE DRIVING

Front Passenger Sensing System

The front passenger sensing system will turn off the front passenger’s front air bag and seat belt pretensioner under certain conditions. This system works using a sensor mat that is part of the front passenger’s seat. The front passenger sensing system is designed to detect whether an occupant is present in the seat and, if an occupant is present, to determine whether the front passenger’s front air bag and seat belt pretensioner should be enabled or disabled

(turned off).

NOTE:

The front passenger’s side air bag and the side curtain air bag are not controlled by the front passenger sensing system.

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When the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position, the “PASS AIR BAG OFF” indicator comes on for several seconds to let you know the system is working. When the front passenger sensing system has turned off the front passenger’s front air bag including the seat belt pretensioner, the “PASS AIR BAG OFF” indicator will come on and stay on to remind you that the front passenger’s front air bag is off.

The front passenger sensing system uses front seat pressure measurements and pressure locations to determine whether to activate or deactivate the front passenger’s front air bag. The front passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the front air bag, depending on the front passenger’s seating posture and body build. The air bag should be turned off in the following situations:

• There is no occupant in the front passenger seat.

• The occupant of the front passenger seat lifts his or her weight off of the seat for a period of time.

• The occupant of the front passenger seat is an infant or small child in a child restraint system or a small child in a booster seat.

• A smaller person, such as a child who has outgrown child restraints or a very small adolescent is seated in the front passenger seat.

NOTE:

If the front passenger seat is unoccupied, the “PASS AIR BAG OFF” indicator will not come on but the front passenger’s front air

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bag will not deploy and the seat belt pretensioner will not operate.

If you have secured a child in the front passenger seat in a forward-facing child restraint system or booster seat and the

“PASS AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is not on, turn the vehicle off, remove the child restraint or booster seat from the vehicle and reinstall it following the child restraint or booster seat manufacturer’s directions.

Also refer to “Seat Belts and Child

Restraint Systems” in this section. If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the “PASS AIR BAG OFF” indicator is still not lit, check to make sure that the vehicle’s seatback is not pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion. If this happens, slightly recline the vehicle’s seatback and adjust the seat cushion if possible. Also make sure the child restraint is not trapped under the vehicle head restraint. If this happens, adjust the head restraint. If the “PASS AIR BAG OFF” indicator is still not on, secure the child in the child restraint or booster seat in a rear seat position in the vehicle and check with your dealer.

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WARNING

Do not install a rear-facing child restraint in the front passenger’s seat. If the passenger’s front air bag inflates, a child in a rear-facing child restraint could be seriously injured.

The back of a rear-facing child restraint would be too close to the inflating air bag.

According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in rear seating positions than in front seating positions. Whenever possible, SUZUKI recommends you install child restraints in the rear seat.

The front passenger sensing system is designed to enable the front passenger’s front air bag when the system senses a properly-seated adult in the front passenger’s seat. When the passenger sensing system has allowed the air bag to be enabled, the “PASS AIR BAG OFF” indicator will remain off to remind you that the air bag is active.

If a person of adult size is sitting in the front passenger’s seat and the “PASS AIR

BAG OFF” indicator comes on, it could be because that person isn’t sitting properly in the seat. If this happens, unfasten the seat belts, sit upright in the center of the seat with the seatback nearly vertical and your legs outstretched, and refasten the seat belt.

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When seated as shown in the above illustration, the front passenger sensing system senses a properly-seated occupant and enables the air bag.

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When using a seat belt extender, follow the instructions in the “Seat Belt Extender” section.

WARNING

Do not place any heavy objects on the front passenger’s seat. The pressure sensors in the sensor mat could be damaged and the front passenger sensing system may not work properly.

WARNING

The front passenger sensing system may not work properly in the following situations:

• The occupant is sitting near the dashboard or is not sitting in the proper position.

• Objects placed under the seat are pushing up on the seat cushion.

WARNING

If the “PASS AIR BAG OFF” indicator on the instrument panel turns on even though there is no occupant or an adult occupant in the front passenger’s seat, it means that something may be wrong with the passenger sensing system. Have the system inspected by an authorized

SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible.

WARNING

• Do not spill any liquids on the seat.

Liquids can damage the sensors under the front seat.

• Have front passenger’s sensor mat inspected by your dealer after a collision.

• Do not replace the front seats. If you replace them, the air bags and front passenger sensing system may not work properly.

• Do not use a seat cover. If you use a seat cover, the front passenger sensing system may not work properly.

BEFORE DRIVING

How the System Works

In a frontal collision, the crash sensors will detect rapid deceleration and send a signal to the controller. If the controller judges that the deceleration represents a severe frontal crash, the controller will trigger the inflators. The controller also judges:

• Whether the front air bags should deploy at reduced power or at full power according to crash severity.

• Whether the front passenger’s front air bag should deploy or not based on classification of the occupant of the front passenger’s seat.

Since your vehicle is equipped with side air bags, and side curtain air bags, crash sensors will detect a side collision, and if the controller judges that the side collision is severe enough, it will trigger the side air bag and side curtain air bag inflators.

The inflators inflate the appropriate air bags with nitrogen or argon gas. The inflated air bags provide a cushion for your head (front air bags and side curtain air bags only) and upper body. The air bag inflates and deflates so quickly that you may not even realize that it has activated.

The air bag will neither hinder your view nor make it harder to exit the vehicle.

Air bags must inflate quickly and forcefully in order to reduce the chance of serious or fatal injuries. However, an unavoidable consequence of the quick inflation is that the air bag may irritate bare skin, such as

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the facial area against a front air bag. Also, upon inflation, a loud noise will occur and some powder and smoke will be released.

These conditions are not harmful and do not indicate a fire in the car. Be aware, however, that some air bag components may be hot for a while after inflation.

A seat belt helps keep you in the proper position for maximum protection when an air bag inflates. Adjust your seat as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle. Sit fully back in your seat; sit up straight; do not lean over the steering wheel or dashboard. Front occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door. Please refer to the “Seat Adjustment” section and the “Seat Belts and

Child Restraint Systems” section in the

“BEFORE DRIVING” section for details on proper seat and seat belt adjustments.

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WARNING

• The driver should not lean over the steering wheel. The front passenger should not rest his or her body against the dashboard, or otherwise get too close to the dashboard. For vehicles with side air bags and side curtain air bags, occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door. In these situations, the out-of-position occupant would be too close to an inflating air bag, and may suffer severe injury.

• Do not attach any objects to, or place any objects over, the steering wheel or dashboard. Do not place any objects between the air bag and the driver or front passenger.

These objects may interfere with air bag operation or may be propelled by the air bag in the event of a crash. Either of these conditions may cause severe injury.

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WARNING

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• For vehicles with side air bags, do not place seat covers on the front seats, because seat covers could restrict the air bag’s inflation. Also, do not place any cup holders or other objects on the door, as these objects could be propelled by the air bag in the event of a crash.

Either of these conditions may cause severe injury.

Note that even though your vehicle may be moderately damaged in a collision, the collision may not have been severe enough to trigger the front, side, or side curtain air bags to inflate. If your car sustains ANY front-end or side damage, have the air bag system inspected by an authorized

SUZUKI dealer to ensure it is in proper working order.

Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic module which records information about the air bag system if the air bags deploy in a crash. The module records information about overall system status, which sensors activated the deployment, and whether the front seat belts were in use.

Servicing the Air Bag System

If the air bags inflate, have the air bags and related components replaced by an authorized SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible.

If your vehicle ever gets in deep water and the driver’s floor is submerged, the air bag controller could be damaged. If this happens, have the air bag system inspected by the SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible.

Special procedures are required for servicing or replacing an air bag. For that reason, only an authorized SUZUKI dealer should be allowed to service or replace your air bags. Please remind anyone who services your SUZUKI that it has air bags.

Service on or around air bag components or wiring must be performed only by an authorized SUZUKI dealer. Improper service could result in unintended air bag deployment or could render the air bags inoperative. Either of these two conditions may result in severe injury.

To prevent damage or unintended inflation of the air bag system, be sure the battery is disconnected and the ignition switch has been in the “LOCK” position for at least 90 seconds before performing any electrical service work on your SUZUKI. Do not touch air bag system components or wires.

The wires are wrapped with yellow tape or yellow tubing, and the couplers are yellow for easy identification.

Scrapping a car that has an undeployed air bag can be hazardous. Ask your dealer, body repair shop or scrap yard for help with disposal.

If it is necessary to modify the advanced front air bag system to accommodate a person with disabilities, owners in the continental United States can call American

Suzuki toll-free at 1-800-934-0934, or write to:

American Suzuki Motor Corporation

Automotive Customer Relations

3251 East Imperial Highway

Brea, CA 92821-6795

If you purchased your SUZUKI in Canada please contact the Suzuki Canada Customer Relations Department by telephone at 1-905-889-2677 extension 2254 or in writing at:

Suzuki Canada Inc.

Customer Relations

100 East Beaver Creek Road

Richmond Hill, On

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

Instrument Panel ……………………………………………………….. 4-1

Instrument Cluster …………………………………………………….. 4-2

Warning and Indicator Lights …………………………………….. 4-3

A/T Selector Position Indicator (if equipped) ………………. 4-11

Speedometer/Odometer/Tripmeter/Brightness

Control ……………………………………………………………………… 4-11

Tachometer ……………………………………………………………….. 4-13

Fuel Gauge ………………………………………………………………… 4-13

Temperature Gauge …………………………………………………… 4-14

“PASS AIR BAG OFF” Indicator …………………………………. 4-14

Hazard Warning Switch ……………………………………………… 4-14

Rear Window Defroster and Outside Rearview Mirrors

Defroster (if equipped) Switch ……………………………………. 4-15

Front Fog Light Switch (if equipped) ………………………….. 4-15

“ESP OFF” Switch ……………………………………………………… 4-16

Transfer Switch (if equipped) ……………………………………… 4-16

Glove Box …………………………………………………………………. 4-17

Information Display ……………………………………………………. 4-17

Theft Deterrent Light ………………………………………………….. 4-20

Heating and Air Conditioning System …………………………. 4-20

Heating System …………………………………………………………. 4-22

Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning System

(Climate Control) ……………………………………………………….. 4-25

Audio Systems ………………………………………………………….. 4-29

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Instrument Panel

1. Instrument cluster

2. Ignition switch

3. Lighting switch/Turn signal and dimmer switch

4. Windshield wiper and washer switch/

Rear window wiper and washer switch

5. Hazard warning switch

6. Other switches (if equipped)

7. Heater control panel/Climate control panel

8. Audio system (if equipped)

9. Information display

10. Center ventilator

11. Side ventilator

12. Side defroster

13. Glove box

14. Passenger’s air bag

15. Fuse box

16. Hood release

17. Transfer switch (if equipped)

18. “ESP OFF” switch

19. “PASS AIR BAG OFF” indicator/Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

EXAMPLE

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1. Speedometer

2. Odometer/Tripmeter

3. Odometer/Tripmeter selector and meter illumination cancel knob

4. Tachometer

5. Fuel gauge

6. Temperature gauge

7. Warning and indicator lights

EXAMPLE

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Warning and Indicator Lights

Front Passenger’s Seat Belt

Reminder Light

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The front passenger’s seat belt reminder light is located in the center of the instrument panel. If there is a passenger in the front seat and the front passenger’s seat belt is unbuckled about 10 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, this light will come on and then blink. When the light comes on, a buzzer will also sound intermittently for about 6 seconds. The reminder will repeat several times under certain conditions until the front passenger’s seat belt is buckled.

After repeating several times, the reminder will be canceled even if the front passenger’s seat belt remains unbuckled.

For details about the seat belt reminder, refer to “Seat Belts and Child Restraint

Systems” in the “BEFORE DRIVING” section.

WARNING

It is absolutely essential that the driver and passengers wear their seat belts at all times. Persons who are not wearing seat belts have a much greater risk of injury if an accident occurs. Make a regular habit of buckling your seat belt before putting the key in the ignition.

Low Tire Pressure Warning Light

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As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that uses a low tire pressure warning light to inform you when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.

When the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position, the low tire pressure warning light comes on briefly so you can check that the light is working.

When the low tire pressure warning light is lit, one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. You should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure as indicated on the vehicle’s tire information placard.

Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. Each tire, including the spare, should be checked at least once a month when cold and set to the recommended

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inflation pressure as specified in the vehicle placard and owner’s manual.

The low tire pressure warning light is also used to inform you of a TPMS malfunction.

When the system detects a malfunction, this light will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will be repeated approximately ten minutes after subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.

NOTE:

The low tire pressure warning light may not come on immediately if you have a sudden loss of air pressure.

WARNING

If the low tire pressure warning light does not come on when the ignition is turned to the “ON” position, or comes on and blinks while driving there may be a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system. Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer. Even if the light turns off after blinking, indicating that the monitoring system has recovered, make sure to have an authorized SUZUKI dealer check the system.

WARNING

The load rating of your tires is reduced at lower inflation pressures.

If your tires become even moderately under-inflated, the vehicle load may exceed the load rating of the tires, which can lead to tire failure. The low tire pressure warning light will not alert you of this condition. The warning light will only come on when one or more of your tires become significantly under-inflated. Check and adjust your tire inflation pressure at least once a month. Refer to “Tires” in the “INSPECTION AND MAINTE-

NANCE” section.

WARNING

If the low tire pressure warning light comes on and stays on, reduce your speed and avoid abrupt steering and braking. Stop in a safe place as soon as possible and check your tires.

• If you have a flat tire, replace it with the spare tire. Refer to “Jacking

Instructions” in the “EMERGENCY

SERVICE” section. Refer to

“Replacing Tires and/or Wheels” for instructions on how to restore normal operation of the tire pressure monitoring system after you have had a flat tire.

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WARNING

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• If one or more of your tires is under-inflated, adjust the inflation pressure in all of your tires to the recommended inflation pressure as soon as possible.

Be aware that driving on a significantly under-inflated tire can cause the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure, and may affect steering control and brake effectiveness. This could lead to an accident, resulting in severe injury or death.

Refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring System” in the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section for additional details on the tire pressure monitoring system. Refer to

“Tires” in the “INSPECTION AND MAIN-

TENANCE” section for information on maintaining proper tire pressure.

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Brake System Warning Light

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This light comes on briefly when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.

The light also comes on under the following conditions: 1) when the parking brake is engaged, and 2) when the fluid in the brake fluid reservoir falls below the specified level. The light should go out after fully releasing the parking brake, if the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir is adequate.

If the brake system warning light comes on while you are driving the vehicle, it may mean that there is something wrong with the vehicle’s brake system. If this happens, you should:

1) Pull off the road and stop carefully.

WARNING

Remember that stopping distance may be longer, you may have to push harder on the pedal, and the pedal may go down farther than normal.

2) Test the brakes by carefully starting and stopping on the shoulder of the road.

3) If you determine that it is safe, drive cautiously at low speed to the nearest dealer for repairs, or

4) Have the vehicle towed to the nearest dealer for repairs.

WARNING

If any of the following conditions occur, you should immediately ask your SUZUKI dealer to inspect the brake system.

• If the brake system warning light does not go out after the parking brake has been fully released.

• If the brake system warning light does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.

• If the brake system warning light comes on at any time during vehicle operation.

NOTE:

Because the disc brake system is selfadjusting, the fluid level will drop as the brake pads become worn.

Replenishing the brake fluid reservoir is considered normal periodic maintenance.

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

Warning Light

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When the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position, the light comes on briefly so you can check that the light is working. If the light stays on, or comes on when driving, there may be something wrong with the ABS.

If the ABS light and the brake system warning light stay on, or come on simultaneously when driving, then there may be something wrong with both the rear brake proportioning valve function and anti-lock function of the ABS system.

If one of these happens, have the system inspected by your SUZUKI dealer. If the

ABS becomes inoperative, the brake system will function as an ordinary brake system that has no ABS.

For details of the ABS, refer to “Anti-Lock

Brake system (ABS)” in the “OPERATING

YOUR VEHICLE” section.

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SLIP Indicator Light

For details of the ESP

®

systems, refer to

“Electronic Stability Program (ESP

®

)” in the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.

WARNING

The ESP

®

systems cannot prevent accidents. Always drive carefully.

“ESP” (Electronic Stability

Program) Warning Ligh

“ESP OFF” Indicator Light

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ESP

®

is a registered trademark of

DaimlerChrysler AG.

This light blinks 5 times per second when one of the ESP

®

systems other than ABS is activated. If this light blinks, drive carefully.

When the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position, the light comes on briefly so you can check that the light is working. If the light stays on, or comes on when driving and remains on, there may be something wrong with the ESP

®

systems (other than ABS). You should have the system inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer.

NOTE:

When you disconnect and re-connect the battery, ESP

®

system functions other than

ABS will be deactivated and the slip indicator light will blink 1 time per second. For details on how to reactive the ESP

®

systems, refer to “SLIP Indicator Light” in the

“OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.

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When the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position, the light comes on briefly so you can check that the light is working. If the light stays on, or comes on when driving, there may be something wrong with the ESP

®

systems (other than ABS). You should have the system inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer.

For details of the ESP

®

systems, refer to

“Electronic Stability Program (ESP

®

)” in the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.

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When the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position, this light comes on briefly so you can check that the light is working.

When the “ESP OFF” switch is pushed to turn off the ESP

®

systems (other than

ABS), the “ESP OFF” light comes on and stays on.

NOTE:

• If the vehicle speed is greater than approximately 30 km/h (19 mph), the

ESP

®

systems (other than ABS) will turn on automatically and the light will go out.

• When the transfer switch (if equipped) is turned to the “4L LOCK” position, the

ESP

®

systems (other than ABS) will be canceled automatically. The light will come on and stay on.

• If the ESP

®

systems operate continuously such as when driving on slippery roads, the traction control functions of the ESP

®

systems may be canceled temporarily to avoid overheating the brake pads, and the light will come on.

After a short period of time, the ESP

®

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systems (other than ABS) will turn on automatically and the light will go out.

For details of the ESP

®

systems, refer to

“Electronic Stability Program (ESP

®

)” in the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.

Oil Pressure Light

CAUTION

• If you operate the engine with this light on, severe engine damage can result.

• Do not rely on the Oil Pressure

Light to indicate the need to add oil. Be sure to periodically check the engine oil level.

Charging Light

Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light

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This light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, and goes out when the engine is started. The light will come on and remain on if there is insufficient oil pressure. If the light comes on when driving, pull off the road as soon as you can and stop the engine. Check the oil level and add oil if necessary. If there is enough oil, the lubrication system should be inspected by your SUZUKI dealer before you drive the vehicle again.

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This light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, and goes out when the engine is started. The light will come on and remain on if there is something wrong with the battery charging system. If the light comes on when the engine is running, the charging system should be inspected immediately by your

SUZUKI dealer.

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If the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, this light will come on and then blink. When the light comes on, a buzzer will also sound intermittently for about 6 seconds. The reminder will repeat several times under certain conditions until the driver’s seat belt is buckled. After repeating several times, the reminder will be canceled even if the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled.

For details about the seat belt reminder, refer to “Seat Belts and Child Restraint

Systems” in the “BEFORE DRIVING” section.

WARNING

It is absolutely essential that the driver and passengers wear their seat belts at all times. Persons who are not wearing seat belts have a much greater risk of injury if an accident occurs. Make a regular habit of buckling your seat belt before putting the key in the ignition.

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“AIR BAG” Light

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This light monitors inflators, crash sensors, seat belt pretensioners, the front passenger sensing system, and corresponding electrical circuits.

This light blinks for several seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position so you can check if the light is working. The light will come on and stay on if there is a problem in the air bag system or the seat belt pretensioner system.

WARNING

If the “AIR BAG” light does not blink when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position or stays on or comes on when driving, the air bag system or the seat belt pretensioner system (if equipped) may not work properly. Have both systems inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer.

Malfunction Indicator Light

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Your vehicle has a computer-controlled emission control system. A malfunction indicator light is provided on the instrument panel to indicate when it is necessary to have the emission control system serviced.

The malfunction indicator light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position to let you know the light is working and goes out when the engine is started.

If the malfunction indicator light comes on or blinks when the engine is running, service to the emission control system is necessary. Bring the vehicle to your SUZUKI dealer to have the emission control system serviced right away and avoid hard acceleration until the service is performed.

CAUTION

Continuing to drive the vehicle when the malfunction indicator light is on or blinking can cause permanent damage to the vehicle’s emission control system, and can affect fuel economy and driveability.

NOTE:

If the fuel filler cap is not installed fully, the electrical system gets wet (such as by driving through a deep puddle of water) or the fuel tank gets nearly empty, the malfunction indicator lamp may come on. If so, the lamp will go off after driving a few times after the fuel filler cap is installed fully, the electrical system dries out or the fuel tank is filled.

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Low Fuel Warning Light “CRUISE” Indicator Light

(if equipped)

Keyless Start System Indicator

Light (if equipped)

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If this light comes on, fill the fuel tank immediately.

NOTE:

The activation point of this light varies depending on road conditions (for example, slope or curve) and driving conditions because of fuel moving in the tank.

Open Door Warning Light

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When the cruise control system is on, this light will be on.

“SET” Indicator Light (if equipped)

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When the vehicle’s speed is controlled by the cruise control system, this light will be on.

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When you push the ignition switch for vehicle with the keyless start system, this light will come on in blue or red. If this light comes on in blue, you can turn the ignition switch without using an ignition key. If this light comes on in red, you can not turn the ignition switch without using an ignition key. For details, refer to “Ignition Switch” in the “STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS” section.

If this light blinks in red, it reminds you that the remote controller is not in the vehicle.

For details, refer to “Keyless Start System” in the “BEFORE DRIVING” section.

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This light remains on until all doors are completely closed.

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Turn Signal Indicators Daytime Running Light (D.R.L.)

Indicator Light (if equipped)

INSTRUMENT PANEL

Illumination Indicator Light

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When you turn on the left or right turn signals, the corresponding green arrow on the instrument panel will flash along with the respective turn signal lights.

When you turn on the hazard warning switch, both arrows will flash along with all of the turn signal lights.

High Beam Indicator Light

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With the D.R.L. system, the headlights light, but are dimmer than the low beam, when the following three conditions are all met. Whenever the D.R.L. system is operating, the D.R.L. indicator light remains on.

Conditions for D.R.L. system operation

1) The engine is running.

2) The parking brake is released.

3) The lighting switch is at either the

“OFF” or the “middle” position: or

The lighting switch is in the “AUTO” position and it is light around the light sensor.

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This indicator light comes on when the lighting switch is in the second or third position.

Transfer Position Indicator Light

(if equipped)

(1) (2) (3)

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This indicator comes on when headlight high beams are turned on.

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These indicators show the 4WD operating mode as described below. When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, these lights come on briefly to let you know that the lights are working.

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Speedometer/Odometer/Trip meter/Meter Illumination

Control: 8

INSTRUMENT PANEL

(1): Neutral

(2): 4-wheel drive high range center differential lock mode

(2) & (3): 4-wheel drive low range center differential lock mode

No indicators: 4-wheel drive high range mode

For details, refer to “Using the Transfer

Switch” in the “OPERATING YOUR VEHI-

CLE” section.

If the indicators (all lights) continue to blink, there is a problem in the transfer system and you should have your vehicle inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer.

A/T Selector Position

Indicator (if equipped)

EXAMPLE

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When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position, this indicator shows the selector position of automatic transmission.

Speedometer/Odometer/

Tripmeter/Brightness Control

EXAMPLE

(1) (2) (3)

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(1) Speedometer

(2) Odometer/Tripmeter

(3) Odometer/Tripmeter selector, Brightness control knob

Speedometer

The speedometer indicates vehicle speed in km/h and miles/h.

Odometer/Tripmeter

When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”, the display shows the odometer or tripmeter. The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has been driven. The tripmeter can be used to measure the distance traveled on short trips or between fuel stops.

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Speedometer/Odometer/Trip meter/Meter Illumination

Control: 8

CAUTION

Keep track of your odometer reading and check the maintenance schedule regularly for required services.

Increased wear or damage to certain parts can result from failure to perform required services at the proper mileage intervals.

(3)

INSTRUMENT PANEL

Brightness Control

EXAMPLE

(4) (5)

(A)

(C)

(3)

(B)

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When the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position, the display shows the odometer or trip meter.

The display shows three types of indication; odometer, trip meter A and trip meter

B. Push the selector knob (3) quickly to switch the indication among the three.

You can use the two trip meters (A and B) independently.

About 2 seconds

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Hold in the selector knob for about 2 seconds to reset the trip meter to zero.

(3)

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(3) Brightness control knob

(4) In this position, the meter lights are the dimmest and the other instrument panel lights are turned off.

(5) In this position, the instrument panel lights are the brightest.

Your vehicle has a system to automatically dim the instrument panel lights when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position and the lighting switch is either (a) turned to the second or third position, or (b) turned to the “AUTO” position and it is dark around the light sensor. The level of brightness depends on the position of the brightness control knob (3).

To reduce the brightness and activate the automatic dimming feature, turn the knob

(3) counterclockwise. When the knob (3) is turned counterclockwise to position (4), the

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Tachometer: 8

Fuel Gauge: 8

INSTRUMENT PANEL

meter brightness becomes dimmest and the other instrument panel lights are turned off.

To brighten the instrument panel lights, turn the knob (3) clockwise.

To cancel the automatic dimming feature and maintain full brightness, turn the knob

(3) clockwise to position (5).

Tachometer

EXAMPLE

Fuel Gauge

(2)

(1)

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The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute.

CAUTION

Never drive with the engine speed indicator in the red zone or severe engine damage can result.

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This gauge gives an approximate indication of the amount of fuel in the fuel tank.

“F” stands for full and “E” stands for empty.

If the indicator gets off the graduation of

“E” (not character “E”), refill the tank as soon as possible.

NOTE:

The indicator moves a little depending on road conditions (for example, slope or curve) and driving conditions because of fuel moving in the tank.

If the low fuel warning light (1) comes on, fill the fuel tank immediately.

NOTE:

The activation point of the low fuel warning light (1) varies depending on road condi-

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Temperature Gauge: 8

“PASS AIR BAG OFF” Indicator:

tions (for example, slope or curve) and driving conditions because of fuel moving in the tank.

The mark (2) indicates that the fuel filler door is located on the right side of the vehicle.

Temperature Gauge

INSTRUMENT PANEL

“PASS AIR BAG OFF”

Indicator

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When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position, this gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature. Under normal driving conditions, the indicator should stay within the normal, acceptable temperature range between “H” and “C”. If the indicator goes outside this range and approaches “H”, overheating is indicated. Follow the instructions in the “If the Engine Overheats” of “Emergency Remedies” section.

CAUTION

Continuing to drive the vehicle when engine overheating is indicated can result in severe engine damage.

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The “PASS AIR BAG OFF” indicator is located on the center of the instrument panel. When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, this indicator comes on for several seconds to let you know the indicator is working.

While this indicator is turning on, the front passenger’s front air bag and seat belt pretensioner will be disabled.

For details about the front passenger sensing system, refer to “Supplemental

Restraint System (advanced air bags)” in the “BEFORE DRIVIING” section.

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Hazard Warning Switch: 8

Instrument Light Brightness Control:

Rear Window Defroster and Outside Rearview Mirrors Defroster Switch: 8

INSTRUMENT PANEL

Hazard Warning Switch Rear Window Defroster and

Outside Rearview Mirrors

Defroster (if equipped) Switch

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Push in the hazard warning switch to activate the hazard warning lights. All four turn signal lights and both turn signal indicators will flash simultaneously. To turn off the lights, push the switch again.

Use the hazard warning lights to warn other traffic during emergency parking or when your vehicle could otherwise become a traffic hazard.

(1)

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When the rear window is fogged, push this switch to clear the window.

(2)

An indicator light will be lit when the defroster is on. The defroster will only work when the engine is running. To turn off the defroster, push the switch again.

CAUTION

The rear window defroster and the outside rearview mirrors use a large amount of electricity. Be sure to turn off the defroster after the window has become clear.

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If the outside rearview mirror has the mark

(2), it is also equipped with the outside rearview mirrors defroster. When you push the switch (1), both the outside rearview mirrors defroster and the rear window defroster will operate simultaneously.

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Front Fog Light Switch: 8

“ESP OFF” Switch:

Front Fog Light Switch

(if equipped)

“ESP OFF” Switch

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The front fog light comes on when the fog light switch is pushed in with:

• the lighting switch turned to the third position and the beams set to the low beam position, or

• the auto-on headlight system on and the beams set to the low beam position.

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ESP

®

is a registered trademark of

DaimlerChrysler AG.

The “ESP OFF” switch is located on the center of the instrument panel. You can turn the ESP

®

systems (other than ABS) on or off using this switch.

To turn off the ESP

®

systems (other than

ABS), push and hold the “ESP OFF” switch until the “ESP OFF” indicator light comes on.

To turn on all of the ESP

®

systems, push the “ESP OFF” switch again. The “ESP

OFF” indicator light will go out.

NOTE:

• If the vehicle speed is greater than approximately 30 km/h (19 mph), the

INSTRUMENT PANEL

ESP

®

systems (other than ABS) will turn on automatically.

• If the transfer switch (if equipped) is turned to the “4L LOCK” position, the

ESP

®

systems (other than ABS) will be canceled automatically.

• If the ESP

®

systems operates continuously, such as when driving on slippery roads, the traction control functions of the ESP

®

systems may be canceled temporarily to avoid overheating the brake pads. After a short period of time, the ESP

®

systems (other than ABS) will turn on automatically and the “ESP OFF” indicator light will go out.

For details of the ESP

®

systems, refer to

“Electronic Stability Program (ESP

®

)” in the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.

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“ESP OFF” Switch:

Transfer Switch:

Glove Box: 3

INSTRUMENT PANEL

Transfer Switch (if equipped) Glove Box Information Display

EXAMPLE

(4) (5) (7) (6)

UNLOCK

(1) (2) (3)

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The transfer switch is located on the center of the instrument panel.

For details on how to use this switch, refer to “Using the Transfer Switch” in the

“OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.

LOCK

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To open the glove box, pull the latch lever.

To close it, push the lid until it latches securely. If a lock is equipped on the latch lever, lock the glove box by inserting the key and turning it clockwise and unlock the glove box by turning the key counterclockwise.

WARNING

Never drive with the glove box lid open. It could cause injury if an accident occurs.

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(1) Clock

(2) Thermometer

(3) Instantaneous fuel consumption/

Average fuel consumption/Driving range

(4) “H” button

(5) “M” button

(6) “DISP” button

(7) Freezing mark

Clock (1)

The clock is shown when the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.

To set the clock, follow the instructions below.

• To set the hour display, push the “H” button (4) repeatedly to advance the hour display. To advance the hour display

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

quickly, hold in the “H” button (4) for about 1 second and continue holding.

• To set the minute display, push the “M” button (5) repeatedly to advance the minute display. To advance the minute display quickly, hold in the “M” button (5) for about 1 second and continue holding.

Thermometer (2)

The thermometer shows the outside temperature when the ignition switch is in the

“ON” position.

If the outside temperature nears freezing, the mark (7) will come on when the display shows the outside temperature.

NOTE:

The thermometer will not indicate the actual outside temperature when driving at low speed, or when stopped.

You can change the unit indication of the thermometer between °F and °C.

To change the indication, follow the instructions below.

1) Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” or

“ON” position while holding in the

“DISP” button (6).

The unit display of the thermometer will blink.

(a)

(b)

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2) Push the “DISP” button (6) quickly to change the indication between °F and

°C as shown in the illustration.

3) Hold in the “DISP” button (6) for more than 2 seconds, and the unit indication will stop blinking.

If you don’t push the “DISP” button (6) within about 8 seconds after the unit display starts blinking, the unit display will automatically stop blinking.

Fuel Consumption and Driving

Range (3)

This display can be changed to show instantaneous fuel consumption, average fuel consumption, driving range. Also, the display of fuel consumption can be turned off if you desire.

(c)

(d)

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Every time you push the “DISP” button (6), the display will be changed among the following four displays.

(a) Instantaneous fuel consumption

(b) Average fuel consumption

(c) Driving range

(d) No display

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Instantaneous fuel consumption (a)

If you selected instantaneous fuel consumption the last time you drove the vehicle, the display indicates “—.-” when the ignition switch is turned to the “ACC” or

“ON” position. Unless the vehicle is moving, the display will indicate “—.-”.

Average fuel consumption (b)

If you selected average fuel consumption the last time you drove the vehicle, the display shows the last value of average fuel consumption when the ignition switch is turned to the “ACC” or “ON” position.

Unless you reset the value of average fuel consumption, the display will show the value of average fuel consumption which includes average fuel consumption during previous driving.

To reset the value of average fuel consumption, hold in the “DISP” button (6) for more than 2 seconds when the display shows an average fuel consumption value.

The display will indicate “—.-” and then will show a new average fuel consumption value after driving for a short time.

Driving range (c)

If you selected driving range the last time you drove the vehicle, the display shows “-

-.-” for a few seconds and then shows the current driving range when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.

The driving range shown in the display is the approximate distance you can drive until the fuel gauge indicates “E” based a current driving conditions.

When the remaining fuel in fuel tank reaches a low level, the display “—.-” will appear.

If the low fuel warning light comes on, fill the fuel tank immediately regardless of the value of driving range shown in the display.

As the driving range after refueling is calculated based on the last driving condition, the value is different each time you refuel.

NOTE:

• When you reconnect the negative (–) terminal to the battery, the value of driving range will be shown after driving for a while.

• For new vehicle with low mileage, the driving range may not be shown promptly in the display when beginning to drive. The driving range will be shown after a while.

NOTE:

The values of fuel consumption and driving range shown in the display are affected by conditions such as the following;

• road condition

• surrounding traffic condition

• driving condition

• vehicle condition

• when the malfunction indicator light comes on or blinks

Unit indication of fuel consumption and driving range

You can change the unit indication of fuel consumption when selecting instantaneous fuel consumption or average fuel consumption in the display.

You can also change the unit indication of driving range when selecting driving range in the display.

To change the unit indication in the display, follow the instructions below.

You should operate the display before the vehicle moves.

1) Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” or

“ON” position while holding in the

“DISP” button (6). The unit display of the thermometer will blink.

2) Push the “M” button (5), and the unit display of fuel consumption or driving range will blink.

Fuel consumption

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Driving range

Theft Deterrent Light

EXAMPLE

INSTRUMENT PANEL

Heating and Air Conditioning

System

There are various types of heating and air conditioning systems as follows:

• Heating System

• Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning

System (Climate Control)

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3) Push the “DISP” button (6) quickly to change the display as shown in the above illustrations.

4) Push the “DISP” button (6) for more than 2 seconds, and the unit display will stop blinking and the display will stay on. If you don’t push the “DISP” button

(6) within about 8 seconds, the unit display will automatically stop blinking and the display will stay on.

NOTE:

“MPG” is based on US gallons.

NOTE:

When you reconnect the negative (–) ter-

minal to the battery, the information display will be reinitialized. Readjust the display. If you select driving range, the display will be shown after driving for a while.

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This light will blink with the ignition switch in the “OFF” or “ACC” position. The blinking light is intended to deter theft by leading others to believe that the vehicle is equipped with a security system.

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Air Outlet (front)

EXAMPLE

2

3

5

1

4

3

1

2

Center outlet

Open

Close

5

5

1. Windshield defroster outlet

2. Side defroster outlet

3. Side outlet

4. Center outlet

5. Floor outlet

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EXAMPLE

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

Side outlet

Heating System

Description of Controls

(1) (3) (2)

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When “Open”, air comes out from the side outlets regardless of the air flow selector position.

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Temperature selector (1)

This is used to select the temperature by turning the selector.

Blower speed selector/Air intake selector (2)

This is used to turn on the blower and to select blower speed by turning the selector.

Also, this is used to select the following modes by pushing the selector.

(a) (b)

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RECIRCULATED AIR

When this mode is selected, the indicator light (a) will come on, outside air is shut out and inside air is recirculated. This mode is suitable when driving through dusty or polluted air such as in a tunnel, or when attempting to quickly cool down the interior.

FRESH AIR

When this mode is selected, the indicator light (b) will come on and outside air is used.

“FRESH AIR” and “RECIRCULATED AIR” are switched alternately each time the air intake selector is pushed.

NOTE:

If the recirculation indicator light (a) blinks, there is a problem in the heating system.

You should have the system inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer.

NOTE:

If you select “RECIRCULATED AIR” for an extended period of time, the air in the vehicle can become contaminated. Therefore,

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you should occasionally select “FRESH

AIR”.

Air flow selector (3)

Bi-level (d) Heat & defrost (f)

(g) (c)

(f)

(e)

(d)

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This is used to select one of the functions described below by pushing the selector.

The indicator light of the selected mode will come on.

Ventilation (c)

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Temperature-controlled air comes out of the floor outlets and cooler air comes out of the center and side outlets. When the temperature selector (1) is in the fully

COLD position or fully HOT position, however, the air from the floor outlets and the air from the center and side outlets will be the same temperature.

Heat (e)

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Temperature-controlled air comes out of the floor outlets and the side outlets, also comes out of the windshield defroster outlets and the side defroster outlets slightly.

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Temperature-controlled air comes out of the floor outlets, the windshield defroster outlets, the side defroster outlets and the side outlets.

Defrost (g)

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Temperature-controlled air comes out of the windshield defroster outlets, the side defroster outlets and the side outlets.

NOTE:

When the air flow selector (3) is turned either to “Heat & defrost (f)” or “Defrost

(g)”, the “FRESH AIR” mode will be selected automatically.

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Temperature-controlled air comes out of the center and side air outlets.

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System Operating Instructions

Natural ventilation

Select “VENTILATION” and “FRESH AIR”, the temperature selector to the desired temperature position, and the blower speed selector to “OFF”. Fresh air will flow through the vehicle during driving.

Forced ventilation

The control settings are the same as for natural ventilation except you set the blower speed selector to a position other than “OFF”.

Normal heating (using outside air)

Select “HEAT” and “FRESH AIR”, the temperature selector to the desired temperature position and the blower speed selector to the desired blower speed position. Setting the blower speed selector to a higher blower speed position increases heating efficiency.

Quick heating (using recirculated air)

The control settings are the same as for normal heating except you select “RECIR-

CULATED AIR”. If you use this heating method for an extended period of time, the air in the vehicle can become contaminated and the windows can become misty.

Therefore, use this method only for quick heating and change to the normal heating method as soon as possible.

Head cooled/Feet warmed heating

Select “BI-LEVEL” and “FRESH AIR”, the temperature selector to the desired temperature position, and the blower speed selector to the desired blower speed position. Unless the temperature selector is in the fully COLD position or fully HOT position, the air that comes out of the center and side outlets will be cooler than the air that comes out of the floor outlets.

Defrosting/Feet warmed heating

Select “HEAT & DEFROST” and “FRESH

AIR”, the temperature selector to the desired temperature position, and the blower speed selector to HIGH. When the windshield has become clear, set the blower speed selector to the desired blower speed position.

Defrosting

Select “DEFROST” and “FRESH AIR”, the temperature selector to the desired temperature position (higher temperature provides more efficient defrosting), and the blower speed selector to HIGH. When the windshield has become clear, set the blower speed selector to the desired blower speed position.

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NOTE:

If you need maximum defrosting, adjust the temperature selector to the HOT end and adjust the side outlets so the air blows on the side window, in addition to the above Defrosting steps.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

Automatic Heating and Air

Conditioning System

(Climate Control)

Description of Controls

Temperature selector/Air conditioning switch (1)

EXAMPLE

Blower speed selector/Air intake selector (2)

(1) (3) (2)

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This is used to select the temperature by turning the selector.

Also, this is used to turn on and off the air conditioning system by pushing the switch.

To turn on the air conditioning system, push in the switch and the indicator light will come on. To turn off the air conditioning system, push in the switch again and the indicator light will go off.

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This is used to turn on the blower and to select blower speed.

If the selector is in “AUTO” position, the blower speed will vary as the climate control system maintains the selected temperature.

Also, this is used to select the following modes by pushing the selector.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

you should occasionally select “FRESH

AIR”.

Air flow selector (3)

Ventilation (c)

(a) (b)

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RECIRCULATED AIR

When this mode is selected, the indicator light (a) will come on, outside air is shut out and inside air is recirculated. This mode is suitable when driving through the polluted air such as a tunnel, or attempting to quickly cool down.

FRESH AIR

When this mode is selected, the indicator light (b) will come on and outside air is used.

“FRESH AIR” and “RECIRCULATED AIR” are switched alternately each time the air intake selector is pushed.

NOTE:

If the recirculation indicator light (a) blinks, there is a problem in the heating system and/or air conditioning system. You should have the system inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer.

NOTE:

If you select “RECIRCULATED AIR” for an extended period of time, the air in the vehicle can become contaminated. Therefore,

(g)

(f)

(e) (h)

(c)

(d)

Temperature-controlled air comes out of the center and side air outlets.

Bi-level (d)

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This is used to select one of the functions below by pushing the selector. The indicator light of the selected mode will come on.

AUTO (h)

Temperature-controlled air comes out of various outlets automatically.

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Temperature-controlled air comes out of the floor outlets and cooler air comes out of the center and side outlets. When the temperature selector (1) is in the fully

COLD position or fully HOT position, however, the air from the floor outlets and the air from the center and side outlets will be the same temperature.

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Heat (e) Defrost (g)

System Operating Instructions

Automatic operation

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Temperature-controlled air comes out of the floor outlets and the side outlets, also comes out of the windshield defroster outlets and the side defroster outlets slightly.

Heat & defrost (f)

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Temperature-controlled air comes out of the floor outlets, the windshield defroster outlets, the side defroster outlets and the side outlets.

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Temperature-controlled air comes out of the windshield defroster outlets, the side defroster outlets and the side outlets.

NOTE:

When the air flow selector (3) is turned either to “Heat & defrost (f)” or “Defrost

(g)”, the air conditioning system will come on and the “FRESH AIR” mode will be selected automatically. But in very cold weather, the air conditioning system will not turn on.

(1) (3) (2)

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You can let the climate control system work automatically. To set the system in fully-automatic operation, follow the procedure below.

1) Set the desired temperature by turning the temperature selector (1).

2) Turn the blower speed selector (2) to the “AUTO” position.

3) Push the “AUTO” position of the air flow selector (3).

Then the blower speed selector/air intake selector (2) and air flow selector (3) are controlled automatically to maintain the set temperature.

The air conditioning switch (1) is to be selected manually according to your taste.

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When you turn the air conditioning switch off, the climate control system cannot lower the inside temperature below outside temperature.

To turn the climate control system off, turn the blower speed selector (2) to the “OFF” position.

NOTE:

• To find your comfortable zone, start with the 25°C (75°F) setting.

• If you turn the temperature selector (1) to the highest or lowest limit, the climate control system will operate at the maximum cooling or heating and the blower will run at full speed.

• To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather or hot air in hot weather, the system will delay turning on the blower until warmed or chilled air is available.

• If your vehicle has been left in the sun with the windows closed, it will cool faster if you open the windows briefly.

• Even under the automatic operation, you can set some of the blower speed selector/air intake selector (2) and air flow selector (3) into manual mode. Then the manually selected function is maintained preferentially, and the other functions remain under automatic operation.

• To return the air intake selector (2) to automatic operation when both the blower speed selector (2) and the air flow selector (3) are in the “AUTO” position, turn either the selector (2) or (3) to a position other than “AUTO”, then turn to the “AUTO” position again.

(F)

(G)

EXAMPLE

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Be careful not to cover the interior temperature sensor (F) located between the steering wheel and the climate control panel, or the solar sensor (G) located at the top of the driver’s side dashboard.

These sensors are used by the automatic system to regulate temperature.

Manual operation

You can manually control the climate control system. Set the selectors to your desired position.

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NOTE:

If you need maximum defrosting:

• set the air flow selector to “DEFROST”

(the air conditioning system will come on and the “FRESH AIR” mode will be selected automatically),

• set the blower speed selector to HIGH,

• adjust the temperature selector to the

HOT end, and

• adjust the side outlets so the air blows on the side windows.

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Maintenance

If you do not use the air conditioner for a long period, such as during winter, it may not give the best performance when you start using it again. To help maintain optimum performance and durability of your air conditioner, it needs to be run periodically.

Operate the air conditioner at least once a month for one minute with the engine idling. This circulates the refrigerant and oil and helps protect the internal components.

Your air conditioner is equipped with air filters. Clean or replace them as specified in the “Maintenance Schedule” in the

“INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE” section. Have this job done by your SUZUKI dealer as the lower glove box must be lowered for this job.

NOTE:

Your vehicle uses the air conditioning refrigerant HFC-134a, commonly called

“R-134a”. R-134a replaced R-12 around

1993 for automotive applications. Other refrigerants are available, including recycled R-12, but only R-134a should be used in your vehicle.

CAUTION

Using the wrong refrigerant may damage your air conditioning system. Use R-134a only. Do not mix or replace the R-134a with other refrigerants.

Audio Systems

There are two types of audio system as shown below:

Type 1

AM/FM/XM CD PLAYER

WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL

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Type 2

AM/FM/XM 6-CD PLAYER

WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL

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Precautions

• When the inside of the car is very cold and the player is used soon after switching on the heater, moisture may form on the disc or the optical parts of the player and proper playback may not be possible. If moisture forms on the disc, wipe it off with a soft cloth. If moisture forms on the optical parts of the player, do not use the player for about one hour, this will allow the condensation to disappear normally.

• Driving on extremely bumpy roads which cause severe vibrations may cause sound to skip.

• This unit uses a precision mechanism.

Even in the event that trouble arises, never open the case, disassemble the unit, or lubricate the rotating parts.

Please bring the unit to an authorized

SUZUKI dealer or a Clarion service

Department.

Cautions on Handling

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This unit has been designed specifically for playback of compact discs bearing the mark (A).

No other discs can be played.

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To remove fingermarks and dust, use a soft cloth, and wipe in a straight line from the center of the compact disc to the circumference.

Removing the disc

(A)

Proper way to hold the compact disc

Never touch the surface.

(C)

(B)

(B)

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To remove the compact disc from its storage case, press down on the center of the case and lift the disc out, holding it carefully by the edges.

Always handle the compact disc by the edges.

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New discs may have some roughness around the edges. The unit may not work or the sound may skip if such discs are used. Use a ball-point pen (B), etc. to remove the roughness (C) from edges of the disc before insertion inside the unit.

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Never stick labels on the surface of the compact disc or mark the surface with a pencil or pen.

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Do not use compact discs that have large scratches, are misshaped, or cracked, etc.

Use of such discs will cause damage or prevent the system from operating properly.

NOTE:

• Do not use commercially available CD protection sheets or discs equipped with stabilizers, etc.

These may get caught in the internal mechanism and damage the disc.

• CD-R discs may not be able to playback in this unit due to the recording conditions.

• CD-RW discs can not playback in this unit.

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Do not use any solvents such as commercially available cleaners, anti-static spray, or thinner to clean compact discs.

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Do not expose compact discs to direct sunlight or any heat source.

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Audio Systems:

Basic Operations

Type 1 AM/FM/XM CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL

(1) (2)

(3) (4)

Type 2 AM/FM/XM 6-CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL

(1) (2)

(3) (4)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

(1) Power on/off knob

Volume control knob

(2) Tone/balance/fader control knob

(3) Preset button 5

(4) Preset button 6

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Turning power on/off

Press the power on/off knob (1).

The unit starts in the function mode it was in when the power was turned off last.

Adjusting the volume

Turn the volume control knob (1).

Turning it clockwise increases the volume; turning it counterclockwise decreases the volume.

NOTE:

While driving, adjust the volume to an extent that sound and/or noise coming from outside the car can be heard.

Adjusting bass/treble/balance/fader

1) Press the tone/balance/fader control knob (2).

Each time it is pressed, sound adjustment is changed as follows:

Bass adjustment (BASS 0)

Treble adjustment (TREBLE 0)

Balance adjustment (BALANCE 0)

Fader adjustment (FADER 0)

AVC adjustment (AVC LEVEL 2)

Original mode

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2) Turn the tone/balance/fader control knob (2) to adjust the sound.

Adjusting the AVC (Auto volume control)

The Auto Volume Control (AVC) function automatically adjusts (increases/ decreases) the sound volume in accordance with vehicle speed. The AVC control is provided with three selectable levels

(LEVEL OFF, 1, 2, 3). The range of volume adjustment increases together with the

LEVEL number,

1) Press the tone/balance/fader control knob (2) until the AVC adjustment mode is selected.

2) Turn the tone/balance/fader control knob (2) to select the desired AVC adjustment level. (Initial setting: LEVEL

2)

Adjusting the contrast of the display

1) Press the tone/balance/fader control knob (2) and preset button 5 (3), preset button 6 (4) simultaneously.

2) To adjust the contrast of the display, turn the power on/off knob (1).

Cancel the dimmer condition

Each time you press the power on/off knob

(1) for two seconds with the lighting switch on, the background brightness of the audio display will switch between normal and dimmed.

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Audio Systems:

Listening to the Radio

Type 1 AM/FM/XM CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL

(6)

(1)

(5)

Type 2 AM/FM/XM 6-CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL

(2)

(3)

(4)

(6)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

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Display

(C)

INSTRUMENT PANEL

(A) (B) (D)

(1) Band switch button (FM/AM)

(2) Seek up button

(3) Seek down button

(4) Manual tuning knob

(5) Preset buttons (1 to 6)

(6) Auto store button (AS)/

Scan button (SCAN)

(A) Band

(B) Preset channel number

(C) Stereo indicator

(D) Frequency

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

Selecting the reception band

Press the band switch button (1).

Each time the button is pressed, the reception band is switched as follows:

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Seek tuning

Press the seek up button (2) or the seek down button (3).

The unit stops searching for a station at a frequency where a broadcast station is available.

Manual tuning

Turn the manual tuning knob (4).

The frequency being received is displayed.

Preset memory

1) Select the desired station.

2) Select the preset button (5) to which you want to store the station and press and hold the button for 2 seconds or longer.

Auto store

Press and hold the auto store button (6) for

2 seconds or longer.

Six stations in total are automatically stored to the preset buttons (5) in sequential order, starting from the lower frequencies.

NOTE:

• When the auto store is performed, the station previously stored in the memory at the position is overwritten.

• When there are fewer than 6 stations that can be stored even if 2 rounds of auto store operation are performed, the stations previously stored at the remaining preset buttons (5) are not overwritten.

Scan tuning

1) Press the scan button (6).

Stations are automatically sought for in a sequential order, starting from a station being currently received, and scan stops for 5 seconds at a frequency where there is a station available.

2) Press the scan button (6) again to stop scanning at the frequency being currently received.

Receiving a stereo broadcast station

If a stereo broadcast station is received, the stereo indicator will light.

Radio Reception

Radio reception can be affected by environment, atmospheric conditions, or radio signal’s power and distance from the station. Nearby mountains and buildings may interfere or deflect radio reception, causing poor reception. Poor reception or radio static can also be caused by electric current from overhead wires or high voltage power lines.

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Radio Antenna

Listening to a CD

(A)

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• CDs or CD-ROMs carrying no mark (A) cannot be used.

• Some discs previously recorded in CD-

RCD-RW format may not be used.

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The radio antenna on the roof is removable. To remove the antenna, turn it counterclockwise. To reinstall the antenna, turn it clockwise firmly by hand.

CAUTION

To avoid damage to the radio antenna:

• Remove the antenna before using an automatic car wash.

• Remove the antenna when it is possible for the antenna to hit something such as a low ceiling in a parking garage or putting a car cover over your car.

• Remove the antenna before putting a car cover over your vehicle.

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• A CD is inserted with its label facing upward.

• When there is a CD already loaded in the unit, another CD cannot be loaded at the same time. Do not use force when inserting the CD into the CD insertion slot.

• If a blank disc (non recorded CD-R) is loaded in the unit, the disc will be ejected.

CAUTION

• Never insert your finger or hand into the CD insertion slot. Never insert foreign objects.

• Never insert a CD with glue coming out from adhesive tape or a rental

CD label or with a trace indicating that adhesive tape or a rental CD label has been removed. This may cause the CD not to eject or result in a malfunction.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

Type 1

AM/FM/XM CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL (Built in CD Player)

(6)

(3)

(1)

(2)

(4)

(5)

Display

(D)

(A)

(B)

(C)

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(1) CD insertion slot

(2) CD eject button

(3) Disc button (CD/AUX)

(4) Track up button/Fast forward button

(5) Track down button/Rewind button

(6) Repeat button (RPT)

(A) Mode indicator

(B) Track number

(C) Play time

(D) Repeat indicator

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NOTE:

About Single CDs (8 cm CDs)

• No adapter is required to play a single

CD.

• A single CD is inserted from the center of the CD insertion slot.

• Since an ejected single CD is not automatically reloaded, be sure to remove the ejected single CD.

Loading a CD

Insert a CD in the CD insertion slot (1).

When a CD is loaded, play starts and the

CD indicator (A) lights.

Ejecting a CD

Press the CD eject button (2).

If you left a CD ejected for a period of about 15 seconds, it will be automatically drawn inside the unit. (Auto reload function)

The backup eject function:

This function allows you to eject a CD with the power turned off by pressing the CD eject button (2).

CAUTION

If you forcefully try to push an ejected CD inside the unit before auto reloading, the disc surface might be scratched.

Listening to a CD

When a CD is inserted, it is automatically played back.

When a CD is already inside the unit, press the disc button (3) to play back the

CD. When a CD is inside the unit, the CD indicator (A) is lit on the display unit.

Selecting a track

• Press the track up button (4) to listen to the next track.

• Press the track down button (5) twice to listen to the previous track.

When the track down button (5) is pressed once, the track being currently played will return to the beginning.

Fast forwarding/Rewinding a track

• Hold in the fast forward button (4) to advance a track rapidly.

• Hold in the rewind button (5) to rewind a track.

Repeat play

Press the repeat button (6).

The repeat indicator (D) lights and the track currently being played is played repeatedly.

Press the repeat button (6) again to cancel repeat play.

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Type 2

AM/FM/XM 6-CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL (Built-in CD Changer)

Display

(1)

(8)

(5)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(6)

(7)

(F)

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)

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(1) Load button (LOAD)

(2) Disc select buttons (1 to 6)

(3) CD insertion slot

(4) CD eject button

(5) Disc button (CD/AUX)

(6) Track up button/Fast forward button

(7) Track down button/Rewind button

(8) Repeat button (RPT)

(A) Mode indicator

(B) Disc number

(C) Track number

(D) Play time

(E) CD indicator

(F) Repeat indicator

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NOTE:

About Single CDs (8 cm CDs)

• Since the unit is not compatible with a single CD, do not load it into the unit.

• Keep in mind the fact that a single CD cannot be played even using a single

CD adaptor for the unit.

• When a single CD is loaded into the unit accidentally, it will be ejected immediately. Please be sure to remove it.

If you forcefully try to push it into the unit without removing it, the CD cannot be ejected. This will result in a damage to the mechanism. Please never do this.

Loading one CD

1) Press the load button (1), then press one of the disc select buttons (2) that corresponds to the slot into which you want to load a CD.

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Both the indication “In” and the selected disc number in the CD indicator will blink for about 15 seconds.

2) Load the CD into the CD insertion slot

(3). When the CD is loaded, play starts.

The disk number in the CD indicator will light.

CAUTION

You can load a CD only while the indication “In” is blinking for about

15 seconds. During that period, the shutter located in the depth of the CD insertion slot (3) is opened. After 15 seconds time has elapsed, the indication “In” disappears from the display and the shutter closes, making it impossible to load a CD. If you try to load the CD with the shutter closed, the CD may damage the shutter.

Never do this.

Loading multiple CDs

1) Press the load button (1) for 2 seconds or longer.

The indication “CD ALL” appears in the display, and then the indication “In” and a disc number in the CD indicator will blink for about 15 seconds.

2) Load a CD into the CD insertion slot

(3).

3) The indication “In” and the next disc number will blink in the display. Load the next CD.

4) After loading the required number of

CD’s, press any disc select button (2) to select the desired CD to listen to. If no select button is pressed, play will start from the first loaded CD.

Only the numbers in the CD indicator that correspond to the loaded slots will light.

Ejecting one CD

1) Select the CD you want to remove with the disc select buttons (2).

2) Press the CD eject button (4).

If you leave the ejected CD without removing it, it will be drawn into the unit automatically after about 15 seconds.

(Auto reload function)

The buck up eject mechanism:

This function allows you to eject the CD loaded in the unit with the unit turned off only by pressing the CD eject button (4).

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Ejecting all the CDs

Press the CD eject button (4) for 2 seconds or longer. All the CDs will be ejected from the unit in a sequential manner.

• Please prepare a location where removed CDs can be stored.

• If you leave the ejected CD without removing it, it will be drawn into the unit automatically after about 15 seconds.

(Auto reload function)

The buck up eject mechanism:

This function allows you to eject the CD loaded in the unit with the unit turned off only by pressing the CD eject button (4).

CAUTION

If you try to push an ejected CD inside the unit forcibly before auto reloading, the disc surface might be scratched.

Listening to a CD

1) When a CD is inserted, it is automatically played back.

When a CD is already inside the unit, press the disc button (5) to play back the CD. When a CD is inside the unit, the CD indicator (A) is lit on the display unit.

2) If you want to play another CD, select it with the disc select buttons (2).

Play starts from the point on the disc that the unit played last (Last position memory).

Selecting a track

• Press the track up button (6) to listen to the next track.

• Press the track down button (7) twice to listen to the previous track.

When the track down button (7) is pressed once, the track being currently played will return to the beginning.

Fast forwarding/Rewinding a track

• Hold in the fast forward button (6) to advance a track rapidly.

• Hold in the rewind button (7) to rewind a track.

Repeat play

Press the repeat button (8).

Each time the button is pressed, repeat play mode changes as follows:

OFF

TRACK REPEAT

DISC REPEAT

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NOTE:

This operation should be performed within

2 seconds.

To cancel repeat play, press the repeat button (8) several times to change the repeat play mode to OFF.

• TRACK REPEAT

The indication “TRACK RPT” appears in the display for 2 seconds and then the repeat indicator (F) lights.

The track currently being played is played repeatedly.

• DISC REPEAT

The indication “DISC RPT” appears in the display for 2 seconds and then the repeat indicator (F) lights.

When all the tracks on the disc currently being played finish playing, play starts again at the beginning of the disc.

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Listening to an MP3/WMA Disc

Type 1 AM/FM/XM CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL

(2)

(5)

(3)

(4)

(1)

Type 2 AM/FM/XM 6-CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL

(2)

(5)

(3)

(4)

(1)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

Display (Type 1)

(D) (E) (F)

(A) (B) (C)

Display (Type 2)

(D) (E) (F)

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(A) (B) (C) (G)

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(1) Sound control knob

(2) Repeat button (RPT)

(3) Track up button/Fast forward button

(4) Track down button/Rewind button

(5) Display button (DISP)

(A) Folder number

(B) Track number

(C) Play time

(D) Repeat indicator

(E) WMA indicator

(F) MP3 indicator

(G) CD indicator

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

MP3/WMA MODE

Selecting a folder

Turn the sound control knob (1) to select a folder.

Repeat play

Press the repeat button (2).

Each time the button is pressed, repeat play mode changes as follows:

Type 1

Type 2

OFF

OFF

TRACK REPEAT

FOLDER REPEAT

TRACK REPEAT

DISC REPEAT

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FOLDER REPEAT

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NOTE:

This operation should be performed within

2 seconds.

To cancel repeat play, press the repeat button (2) several times to change the repeat play mode to OFF.

• TRACK REPEAT

The indication “TRACK RPT” appears in the display for 2 seconds and then the repeat indicator (D) lights.

The track currently being played is played repeatedly.

• FOLDER REPEAT

The indication “FOLDER RPT” appears in the display for 2 seconds and then the repeat indicator (D) lights.

All the tracks in the folder currently being played are played repeatedly.

• DISC REPEAT

The indication “DISC RPT” appears in the display for 2 seconds and then the repeat indicator (D) lights.

When all the tracks on the disc currently being played finish playing, play starts again at the beginning of the disc.

Selecting a track

• Press the track up button (3) to listen to the next track.

• Press the track down button (4) twice to listen to the previous track.

When the track down button (4) is pressed once, the track currently being played will start again at the beginning.

Fast forwarding/Rewinding a track

• Hold in the fast forward button (3) to advance a track rapidly.

• Hold in the rewind button (4) to rewind a track.

Displaying CD titles

Press the display button (5).

Each time the button is pressed, the title changes as follows:

OFF

ALBUM TITLE

ARTIST TITLE

FOLDER TITLE

FILE TITLE

TRACK TITLE

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Forwarding a title

If there is a title with 12 letters or more, each press will show next letters in the display. (No scrolling is made.)

Press and hold the display button (5) for 2 seconds or longer. A title is changed.

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Audio Systems:

Listening to a XM Satellite Radio (Option)

Type 1 AM/FM/XM CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL

(8)

(6)

(7)

Type 2 AM/FM/XM 6-CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL

(3)

(4)

(1)

(5)

(2)

(8)

(6)

(3)

(4)

(1)

(5)

(2)

(7)

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Display

INSTRUMENT PANEL

(C)

(A) (B)

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(1) XM button

(2) Category button (CAT)

(3) Seek up button

(4) Seek down button

(5) Manual tuning knob

(6) Display button (DISP)

(7) Preset button (1 to 6)

(8) Scan button (SCAN)

(A) Band

(B) Channel number

(C) Category indicator

If you want to purchase XM Satellite Radio

Service, contact your SUZUKI dealer.

It is necessary to buy a special tuner to receive XM broadcasting.

Your vehicle is capable of receiving XM

Satellite Radio anywhere in the United

States except Hawaii, Alaska, and Canada.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

XM MODE

Selecting a band

Press the XM button (1).

Each time the button is pressed, the band changes in the following order.

XM1 XM2 XM3

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Selecting a category

Press the seek up button (3) or the seek down button (4). The category is changed.

Turning the category function on/off

Press and hold the category button (2) for

2 seconds or longer, and “CATEGORY

ON” appears on the display, the CAT indicator (c) lights up and the CATEGORY function is activated.

Press and hold the category button (2) for

2 seconds or longer again, and “CATE-

GORY OFF” appears on the display and the CAT indicator turns off, indicating that the CATEGORY function has been turned off.

NOTE:

The first time you use the radio, turn the category function on.

Selecting a category

Press the seek up button (3) or seek down button (4) to select a category.

Displaying the category

Press the category button (2) to have the currently selected category appear on the display.

Selecting a channel

Turn the manual tuning knob (5) to select a channel.

NOTE:

When the category function is on, only those channels included in the selected category can be selected.

Selecting the item to be displayed

Press the display button (6).

Each time the button is pressed, the item on display changes in the following order.

CH NUMBER

TITLE

CH NAME

NAME

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Preset memory

1) Select the desired station.

2) Select the preset button (7) to which you want to store the station and press and hold the button for 2 seconds or longer.

Scan tuning

1) Press the scan button (8).

Stations are automatically searched for in a sequential order, starting from the station being currently received, and scan tuning stops for 5 seconds at the frequency where there is a station available.

2) Press the scan button (8) again to stop scanning at the frequency currently being received.

Satellite Radio Reception

Satellite radio receives signals from two satellites in orbit over the equator. Therefore, satellite radio reception can be interrupted when there are objects south of your vehicle. To help compensate for this, ground-based repeaters are placed in major metropolitan areas, but depending on the geographic situation (for example, if mountains or buildings are on the south side of your vehicle), you may experience reception problems.

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Audio Systems:

Listening to Audio for AUX (Option)

Type 1 AM/FM/XM CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL

(1)

Type 2 AM/FM/XM 6-CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL

(1)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

Display

(A)

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(1) Aux button (CD/AUX)

(A) Mode indicator

Aux function

This system has an external input terminal so you can listen to audio from an external device connected to this unit.

Press the aux button (1).

Each time the button is pressed, the selected mode is switched as follows:

CD AUX

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

Listening to a CD from an External CD Changer (Option)

Type 1 AM/FM/XM CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL

(5)

(1)

(3)

(4)

(6)

(2)

Type 2 AM/FM/XM 6-CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL

(5)

(1)

(3)

(4)

(6)

(2)

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Display

(E) (F) (G)

(A) (B) (C) (D)

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(1) Disc button (CD/AUX)

(2) Disc select buttons (1 to 6)

(3) Track up button/Fast forward button

(4) Track down button/Rewind button

(5) Repeat button (RPT)

(6) Category button (CAT)

(A) Mode indicator

(B) Disc number

(C) Track number

(D) Play time

(E) Repeat indicator

(F) Random indicator

(G) CD changer number

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Audio Systems:

INSTRUMENT PANEL

Selecting a CD changer mode

Press the disc button (1).

Each time the button is pressed, the selected CD plays as follows:

Built-in CD player

CD changer 1

CD changer 2

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• When only one CD changer is connected to this unit, CD changer 2 is skipped.

• When no CD is loaded in the built-in CD player, the built-in CD player is skipped.

Selecting a disc

Press the disc select button (2) corresponding to the disc number you want to listen to.

Play starts from the first track on the disc. If a disc number having no disc is pressed, the selection will be invalid.

Selecting a track

• Press the track up button (3) to listen to the next track.

• Press the track down button (4) twice to listen to the previous track.

When the track down button (4) is pressed once, the track currently being played will start again at the beginning.

Fast forwarding/Rewinding a track

• Hold in the fast forward button (3) to advance a track rapidly.

• Hold in the rewind button (4) to rewind a track.

Random play

Press the category button (6).

Each time the button is pressed, the mode changes in the following order.

OFF

TRACK RANDOM

DISC RANDOM

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NOTE:

This operation should be performed within

2 seconds.

To cancel random play, press the category button (6) several times to change the random play mode to OFF.

• TRACK RANDOM

The tracks in the disc that is loaded are played at random.

• DISC RANDOM

The tracks in all discs are played at random.

NOTE:

The random play can be operated with the

External CD Changer (Option) only.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

Repeat play

Press the repeat button (5).

Each time the button is pressed, repeat play mode changes as follows:

• TRACK REPEAT

The indication “TRACK RPT” appears in the display for 2 seconds and then the repeat indicator (E) lights.

The track being currently played is played repeatedly.

TRACK REPEAT

• DISC REPEAT

The indication “DISC RPT” appears in the display for 2 seconds and then the repeat indicator (E) lights.

When all the tracks on a disc being currently played finish playing, play starts again at the beginning of the disc.

OFF DISC REPEAT

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NOTE:

This operation should be performed within

2 seconds.

To cancel repeat play, press the repeat button (5) several times to change the repeat play mode to OFF.

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Audio Systems:

INSTRUMENT PANEL

Remote Audio Controls

(if equipped)

(2)

(1)

(3)

(4)

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You can control basic functions of the audio system with the switches on the steering wheel.

To control the volume:

• To increase the volume, push the upper part of the switch (1). The volume continues to increase until you release the switch.

• To decrease the volume, push the lower part of the switch (1). The volume continues to decrease until you release the switch.

• To mute, push the switch (2).

To select the mode (AM1, AM2, FM1,

FM2, XM (option), CD, External CDchanger (option), AUX (option)), push the switch (3).

You can also turn on the audio system by pushing the switch (2).

To change the radio station:

• To advance the next preset station, push the upper part of the switch (4) briefly.

• To select the previous preset station, push the lower part of the switch (4) briefly.

• To scan to a higher frequency radio station, push and hold the upper part of the switch (4).

• To scan to a lower frequency radio station, push and hold the lower part of the switch (4).

To change the selection on a CD:

• To advance to the next track on a CD, push the upper part of the switch (4) briefly.

• To select the previous track on a CD, push the lower part of the switch (4).

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Audio Systems:

INSTRUMENT PANEL

Anti-Theft Feature

Type 1 AM/FM/XM CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL

(2)

(1)

(3)

Type 2 AM/FM/XM 6-CD PLAYER WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL

(2)

(1)

(3)

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(1) Power on/off knob

(2) Track up button/Fast forward button

(3) Preset buttons (1 to 6)

The anti-theft feature is intended to discourage theft or the audio system by preventing the system from operating when it is moved to a different vehicle.

This feature works by allowing you to enter a Personal Identification Number (PIN).

When the audio system is disconnected from its power source, such as when the audio system is removed or the battery is disconnected, the system will not operate again unless the PIN is reentered.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

Setting the Anti-Theft Function

1) Turn off the power by pressing the power on/off knob (1).

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4) After you enter your four digit PIN, the display will return to “0000”.

EXAMPLE

Canceling Your Established PIN

Setting

This operation is to be done when you want to cancel the anti-theft function or change your PIN.

1) Turn off the power by pressing the power on/off knob (1).

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2) Press the power on/off knob (1) while pressing and holding the track up button (2). The “ENTRY 0000” will blink and the audio system enter PIN-input mode.

NOTE:

Establish your PIN by combining numbers from 1 to 6 into any 4-digit number. If you forget your PIN, when you remove the battery for repair etc., you will no longer be able to operate the audio system.

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5) Input the same 4-digit number you previously entered.

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2) Press the power on/off knob (1) while pressing and holding the track up button (2). The “DELETE 0000” will blink and the audio system will enter the cancel mode.

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3) Input the four digit PIN using preset buttons 1 to 6.

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6) The power of the audio system will turn off.

NOTE:

Write down your PIN for the future use.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

EXAMPLE

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3) Input your PIN. The power of the audio system will turn off and your PIN will be deleted.

To change your PIN, first delete your current PIN, then set a new one.

Confirming Your Personal Identification Number (PIN)

When the main power source is disconnected such as when you exchange your battery, etc, you will have to confirm your

PIN to be able to use the audio system.

To confirm your PIN: registered PIN, the power of the audio system will turn off, and you will be able to operate the audio system.

NOTE:

• If you input your PIN incorrectly, “—-” will be displayed and the anti-theft function lock mode is entered. If you enter an incorrect PIN fewer than 6 times, the locking time will be for 15 seconds; if you enter an incorrect PIN more than 6 times, the locking time will be for 15 minutes.

• If you forget your PIN and enter a wrong

PIN, you can not perform any further operation.

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1) Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” position.

EXAMPLE

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2) Input your PIN.

If the PIN that you input matches the

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

Troubleshooting

Applicable to every device

Phenomenon

Power is not turned on.

(No sound is produced)

Cause

Fuse is blown.

Connections are not properly made.

Remedy

Contact your authorized SUZUKI dealer.

Contact your authorized SUZUKI dealer.

Radio

Phenomenon

Too much noise.

Stations cannot be selected by seek tuning.

Cause

Not tuned correctly to the frequency of a station.

There is no station with strong radio waves.

Remedy

Tune correctly to the station frequency.

Select stations by manual tuning.

CD

Phenomenon

Compact disc cannot be loaded.

Sound skips or is noisy.

Sound is bad directly after power is turned on.

Cause

Another compact disc is already loaded.

Compact disc is dirty.

Compact disc is heavily scratched or warped.

Water droplets may form on the internal lens when the car is parked in a humid place.

Remedy

Eject the compact disc before loading a new one.

Clean the compact disc with a soft cloth.

Replace with a compact disc with no scratches.

Let dry for about 1 hour with the power on.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

Error display

This unit has a number of self-diagnostic functions to protect the system.

If a problem should occur, the display shows the type of error. Refer to the table below and take proper measures to correct the problem.

If the problem is corrected, the unit will operate normally.

Error display Measures to be taken

CD/CD changer “Mechanical error”.

This error display indicates a mechanical failure in the CD changer

(failure to change or eject a disc).

The mechanism is probably damaged. Contact your authorized

SUZUKI dealer.

CD/CD changer “Focus error”.

The pick-up-focus is not properly functioning during playback due to damage on the disc or for other reasons.

Check disc for damage.

CD/CD changer “Disc error”.

The CD is inserted upside down or only an eight-centimeter CD adapter is equipped.

Check disc for correct loading.

If an error display not listed above appears, turn off the unit and contact your SUZUKI dealer.

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DRIVING TIPS

DRIVING TIPS

Important Vehicle Design Features To Know ………………. 7-1

On-Pavement Driving …………………………………………………. 7-2

Off-Road Driving ……………………………………………………….. 7-4

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DRIVING TIPS

WARNING

• Wear Your Seat Belts at All Times.

Even though air bags are equipped at the front seating positions, the driver and all passengers should be properly restrained at all times, using the seat belts provided. Refer to the “Seat Belts and Child

Restraint Systems” section for instructions on proper use of the seat belts.

• Never drive while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.

Alcohol and drugs can seriously impair your ability to drive safely, greatly increasing the risk of injury to yourself and others. You should also avoid driving when you are tired, sick, irritated or under stress.

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Important Vehicle Design

Features To Know

WARNING

Your multipurpose vehicle has handling characteristics that differ from those of a conventional passenger car. For the safety of you and your passengers, please read the following section very carefully.

Multipurpose vehicles such as your new

SUZUKI have higher ground clearance and a narrower track than conventional passenger cars, to make them capable of performing in a wide variety of off-road applications. Specific design characteristics give them a higher center of gravity than ordinary cars. An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better view of the road allowing you to anticipate problems. They are not designed for cornering at the same speed as conventional passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. If at all possible, avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover.

Multipurpose vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.

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In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt.

Important Differences Between

Your Multipurpose Vehicle and

Ordinary Passenger Cars

Higher Ground Clearance

The higher ground clearance of your vehicle enables it to clear off-road obstacles, such as rocks and tree stumps, that ordinary passenger cars can not drive over. An unavoidable result of this higher ground clearance is that the vehicle also has a higher center of gravity. Consequently, your vehicle will handle differently than a vehicle with a lower center of gravity.

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On-Pavement Driving: NO

DRIVING TIPS

Shorter Wheelbase

Along with its higher ground clearance, your vehicle has a shorter wheelbase and shorter front and rear overhangs than many passenger cars. These features combine to allow you to drive your vehicle over hillcrests without hanging up on them or damaging the frame and chassis components. The shorter wheelbase also makes the steering of your vehicle more responsive than that of vehicles with longer wheelbases.

Narrower Body Width and Track

Your vehicle is narrower than the average passenger car so that it can pass through tight spaces.

Without the essential characteristics described above: higher ground clearance, shorter wheelbase and narrower body width and track – your vehicle could not provide you with excellent off road driving performance. However, it is also true that on-pavement driving, handling and steering will be different from what drivers experience with a conventional passenger car.

On-Pavement Driving

Government data show that most rollover accidents for multi-purpose vehicles are caused when a driver loses control of the vehicle and leaves the paved portion of the roadway striking a ditch, curb or other offroad object that causes the vehicle to overturn. The following driving practices may reduce the risk of rollover.

Vehicle Slides Off-Road

You can reduce the risk of this kind of rollover accident by always keeping the vehicle under control. Typically, drivers lose control of vehicles, often resulting in rollover accidents, when the driver is impaired because of alcohol or other drugs, falls asleep at the wheel or is otherwise inattentive, or is driving too fast for the road conditions.

Rollovers On the Roadway

If, for any reason, your vehicle slides sideways or spins out of control at highway speeds, while on the paved portion of the roadway, the risk of rollover is greatly increased. This condition can be created when two or more wheels drop off onto the shoulder and you steer sharply in an attempt to reenter the roadway. To reduce the risk of rollover in these circumstances, if conditions permit, you should hold the steering wheel firmly and slow down before pulling back into the travel lanes with controlled steering movements.

All Types of Rollover Accidents

As with many kinds of automobile accidents, rollovers can be greatly reduced by doing what all prudent drivers should do, i.e., don’t drink and drive, don’t drive when tired and don’t do anything behind the wheel that could cause a loss of attention to the driving task.

Additional guidelines are set out below for your on-road driving.

Know Your Vehicle

Take time to familiarize yourself with the unique handling characteristics of your vehicle by first driving around in an area away from traffic. Practice turning the vehicle at a variety of speeds and in different directions. Get a feel for the greater steering response that your vehicle has over a conventional car.

Wear Your Seat Belts at All Times

The driver and all passengers should be properly restrained at all times, using the seat belts provided. Refer to the “Seat

Belts and Child Restraint Systems” section for instructions on proper use of the seat belts.

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Off-Road Driving: NO

DRIVING TIPS

Don’t Make Sharp Turns

As mentioned before, small multipurpose vehicles have specific design characteristics that allow them to perform in a wide variety of applications. These characteristics also change the cornering behavior relative to conventional passenger cars.

Remember, small multipurpose vehicles have more responsive steering and a higher center of gravity than conventional passenger cars. If at all possible, avoid making sharp turns in your vehicle.

Slow Down on Curves

Learn to approach curves cautiously and at a conservative speed. Do not attempt to take curves at the same speeds that you would in a vehicle with a lower center of gravity. Just as you would not drive a sports car on a trail, you should not attempt to drive your vehicle around curves like a sports car.

Slow Down and Use Caution on Slippery Roads

Under wet road conditions you should drive at a lower speed than on dry roads due to possible slippage of tires during braking. When driving on icy, snowcovered or muddy roads, reduce your speed and avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt braking or sharp steering movements. Use 4-wheel drive high range (4H) (if equipped) for better traction.

CAUTION

Do not operate your vehicle in “4H

LOCK” or “4L LOCK” on dry, hard surfaces. Operating your vehicle in

“4H LOCK” or “4L LOCK” on dry, hard surfaces puts severe stress to the drive train, especially during tight cornering, and can damage it. Also, you may have some difficulty steering.

NOTE:

Avoid operating your vehicle in “4H LOCK” or “4L LOCK” on wet pavement as much as possible. Operating your vehicle in “4H

LOCK” or “4L LOCK” on wet pavement may cause severe damage to the drive train.

NOTE:

Operating your vehicle in “4H” on dry and tight corner may cause some vibration on your vehicle. This is not caused by the vehicle malfunction, but caused by working of the limited slip differential gear in the center differential.

CAUTION

Unevenly worn tires can cause problems in the operation of the transfer switch. Be sure to rotate the tires according to the maintenance schedule. Refer to “Tires” and “Maintenance Schedule” in the

“INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE” section for proper tire rotation procedures.

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Off-Road Driving

Your vehicle has specific design characteristics for off-road driving. When you leave the pavement, you will encounter driving surfaces of all kinds which may change continually as you drive. In most cases, offroad driving requires the use of 4-wheel drive. If your vehicle is a 2-wheel drive vehicle, you should limit your off-road driving only to hard, flat, nonslippery surfaces.

2-wheel drive vehicles have far less traction on off-road surfaces than 4-wheel drive vehicles. It is important when driving off-road to follow the guidelines below.

Use Caution on Steep Inclines

Always inspect hills before you attempt to drive up them. Know what is on the other side and how you will get back down. If you have any doubt that it is safe, do not attempt to drive over a hill. Never drive your vehicle up an extremely steep incline.

Coming down a steep hill can be trickier than getting up one. Keep the vehicle heading straight down the hill and use low gear. Do not lock the brakes. If the vehicle begins to slide, accelerate slightly to regain steering control.

Do Not Turn on or Drive Across the Side of Hills

Turning on or driving across the side of a hill can be extremely hazardous. Most of the vehicle’s weight will be transferred to the downhill tires, which could result in the vehicle rolling sideways. Whenever possible, avoid this potential hazard. Also, if you have to exit your vehicle on a side-hill, always get out on the uphill side.

Wear Your Seat Belts at All Times

You and your passengers should use the seat belts at all times when driving offroad. For proper seat belt use, refer to the

“Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems” section in this manual.

Avoid Sudden Reactions in Mud, Ice or

Snow

Be careful when off-road conditions are slick. Reduce your speed and avoid sudden movements of the vehicle. If your vehicle is a 2-wheel drive vehicle, do not drive in deep snow or mud. If your vehicle is a 4wheel drive vehicle, be aware that driving in deep snow or mud can cause a loss of traction and an increase in the resistance to the vehicle’s forward motion. Use 4WD low gear (4L) and maintain a steady but moderate speed with a light touch on the steering wheel and brakes.

Do not drive in the field covered with grown grass

If you drive in the field covered with grass, it may cause unexpected accident or vehicle damage by getting caught in grown grass.

If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck

If your vehicle gets stuck in snow, mud or sand, follow the directions below:

1) (For vehicles equipped with transfer switch) Turn the transfer switch to “4H

LOCK” or “4L LOCK”.

2) Shift the transmission back and forth between a forward range (or first gear for manual transmission) and reverse.

This will create a rocking motion which may give you enough momentum to free the vehicle. Press gently on the accelerator to keep wheel spin to a minimum. Remove your foot from the accelerator while shifting.

Do not race the engine. Excessive wheel spin will cause the tires to dig deeper, making it more difficult to free the vehicle.

3) If your vehicle remains stuck after a few minutes of rocking, get another vehicle to pull you out.

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DRIVING TIPS

WARNING

• Do not allow anyone to stand near the vehicle when you are rocking it, and do not spin the wheels faster than an indicated 40 km/h (25 mph) on the speedometer. Personal injury and/or vehicle damage may result from spinning the wheels too fast.

• Be sure to turn the transfer switch from “4H” to “4H LOCK” or “4L

LOCK” when the tires slip in “4H”.

The continuing tires slip in “4H” can cause the limited slip differential gear damage in the center differential.

CAUTION

Release the accelerator pedal when operating the gearshift lever. Operating the lever with the engine racing can damage the gears.

CAUTION

Do not continue rocking the vehicle for more than a few minutes. Prolonged rocking can cause engine overheating, transmission or transfer case damage or tire damage.

Tire Chains

Tire chains should only be used if they are needed to increase traction or are required by law. Make sure that the chains you use are small-link chains or cable-type chains and are the correct size for your vehicle’s tires. Also make sure that there is enough clearance between the fenders and the chains as installed on the tires.

Install the chains on the rear tires tightly, according to the chain manufacturer’s instructions. Retighten the chains after driving about 1.0 km (1/2 mile) if necessary. With the chains installed, drive slowly.

CAUTION

If you hear the chains hitting against the vehicle body while driving, stop and tighten them.

Do not drive through deep or rushing water

Driving in deep or rushing water can be hazardous. You could lose control of the vehicle and the occupants could drown.

Also, your vehicle could be seriously damaged. To avoid these risks, observe the following instructions and precautions.

• Do not drive through deep or rushing water. Deep or rushing water, such as fast-moving streams or floodwaters, could carry your vehicle away from your intended path. The water is too deep if it covers your wheel hubs, axles or exhaust tailpipe. Know the depth of the water before you attempt to drive through it.

• If water blocks the tailpipe, the engine may not start or run. If the water is deep enough to get drawn into the engine intake system, the engine will be badly damaged.

• Submerged brakes will have poor braking performance. Drive slowly and carefully. Driving slowly will also help avoid water splashing onto the ignition system, which could cause the engine to stall.

• Even when driving through shallow or still waters, drive carefully since the water may be hiding ground hazards such as holes, ditches or bumps.

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WARNING

In addition to following the driving tips in this section, it is important to observe the following precautions for on-road and off-road driving.

• Driver and passengers should wear seat belts at all times.

• Do not let anyone else drive your vehicle unless they are also aware of the vehicle characteristics and handling differences described in this section.

• Avoid loaning your vehicle to anyone unless you accompany them.

• Make sure your tires are in good condition and always maintain the specified tire pressure. Refer to

“Tires” in the “INSPECTION AND

MAINTENANCE” section for details.

• Do not use tires other than those specified by SUZUKI. Never use different sizes or types of tires on the front and rear wheels. For information regarding the specified tires, refer to the Tire Inflation Pressure

Label located on the driver’s side door pillar or the “SPECIFICA-

TIONS” section.

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WARNING

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• Never use oversized tires or special shocks and springs to raise (jack up) your vehicle. This will raise the center of gravity of the vehicle and change its handling characteristics. Oversized tires may also rub against the fender over bumps, causing vehicle damage or tire failure.

• After driving through water, mud or sandy ground, 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.

• Do not use “4H LOCK” or “4L

LOCK” drive for normal driving.

• After extended operation in mud, sand or water, have the brakes inspected by your authorized

SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible.

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VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING

VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING

Vehicle Loading …………………………………………………………. 8-1

Trailer Towing ……………………………………………………………. 8-2

Towing Your Vehicle (recreational towing) …………………. 8-7

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Vehicle Loading

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Your vehicle was designed for specific weight capacities. The weight capacities of your vehicle are indicated by the Gross

Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), the Gross

Axle Weight Rating (GAWR, front and rear) and the Vehicle Capacity Weight. The

GVWR and GAWR (front and rear) are listed on the Safety Certification Label which is located below the driver’s side door latch striker. The Vehicle Capacity

Weight is listed on the Tire Information

Label which is located below the Safety

Certification Label.

GVWR – Maximum permissible overall weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including all the occupants, accessories and cargo plus the trailer tongue weight if towing a trailer).

GAWR – (Front and Rear) Maximum permissible weight on an individual axle.

Vehicle Capacity Weight – Maximum permissible load weight a vehicle can carry including the weight of all the occupants, accessories, cargo, plus trailer tongue weight (if towing a trailer).

The weight of any accessories already installed on your vehicle at the time of purchase, or that you or the dealer install after purchase, must be subtracted from the

Vehicle Capacity Weight to determine how much capacity remains available for occupants, cargo, and trailer tongue weight (if towing a trailer).

Contact your dealer for further information.

Actual weight of the loaded vehicle and actual loads at the front and rear axles can only be determined by weighing the vehicle using a vehicle scale. To measure the weight and load, try taking your vehicle to a highway weighing station, shipping company or inspection station for trucks, etc.

Compare these weights to the GVWR and

GAWR (front and rear) listed on the Safety

Certification Label. If the gross vehicle weight or the load on either axle exceeds these ratings, you must remove enough weight to bring the load down to the rated capacity.

WARNING

Never overload your vehicle. The gross vehicle weight (sum of the weights of the loaded vehicle, driver and passengers) must never exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

(GVWR) listed on the Safety Certification Label. In addition, never distribute a load so that the weight on either the front or rear axle exceeds the

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the Safety Certification

Label.

WARNING

• Always distribute cargo evenly.

• To avoid personal injury or damage to your vehicle, always secure cargo to prevent it from shifting if the vehicle moves suddenly.

• Place heavier objects on the floor and as far forward in the cargo area as possible. Never pile cargo higher than the top of the seat backs.

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Trailer Towing

You can use your SUZUKI to tow a trailer, but you should always observe the requirements and recommendations in this section. If you intend to tow a trailer, it is essential to select a trailer and trailer towing equipment which are compatible. A reputable trailer dealer can help you.

CAUTION

Trailer towing puts additional stress on the engine, drive train and brakes of your vehicle. Never tow a trailer during the first 960 km (600 miles) of vehicle operation.

CAUTION

Because towing a trailer puts additional stress on your vehicle, more frequent maintenance will be required than under normal driving conditions. Follow the schedule for

Maintenance Recommended Under

Severe Driving Conditions or perform more frequent maintenance as necessary.

For Automatic transmission vehicles, shift into “3” (Low 2) or “L” (Low 1) (if necessary) and frequently monitor the coolant temperature gauge when towing up a steep hill. If the gauge indicates overheating, park the vehicle in a safe place and let the engine cool down. Refer to “If the Engine Overheats” section for details on how to deal with overheating.

CAUTION

Towing in “D” range up a steep hill can cause coolant overheating which may result in engine/automatic transmission damage.

Hitches

Use only a trailer hitch bracket that is designed to bolt to the frame of your vehicle, and a hitch that is designed to bolt to this bracket. We recommend that you use a genuine SUZUKI trailer hitch bracket and trailer hitch (available as options), or equivalent.

WARNING

Never use a bumper hitch or a hitch which attaches to the axle of your vehicle.

Safety Chains

Always attach safety chains between your vehicle and trailer. Cross safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if the trailer becomes separated from the hitch. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for attaching safety chains. Always leave just enough slack to permit full turning. Never allow safety chains to drag on the road.

WARNING

Never attach safety chains to the bumper of your vehicle. Secure connections so that they can’t come loose.

Trailer Lights

Make sure your trailer is equipped with lights which meet federal, state and local requirements. Always check for the proper operation of all trailer lights before you start to tow.

WARNING

Never splice trailer lights directly into your vehicle’s electrical system, or electrical system damage may occur.

Brakes

WARNING

If trailer brakes are used, you should follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer. Never tap into the brake system of your vehicle.

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Tires

WARNING

When towing a trailer, it is very important for your vehicle and trailer to have properly inflated tires. Your vehicle’s tires should be inflated to the recommended pressures listed on your vehicle’s Tire Inflation Pressure label. Inflate trailer tires according to the specifications provided by the trailer manufacturer.

Mirrors

Check to see if your vehicle’s mirrors meet federal, state and local requirements for mirrors used on towing vehicles. If they do not, you must install required mirrors before you tow.

Vehicle/Trailer Weight Limits

Before towing, you must make sure that gross trailer weight, gross combined weight, trailer tongue weight, gross vehicle weight and gross axle weight (front and rear) are within specified limits as described below. You can measure vehicle and trailer weights using a vehicle scale and can measure tongue weight using a bathroom scale.

Gross Trailer Weight Gross Combined Weight

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Gross Trailer Weight is the weight of the trailer plus all cargo in it (measured with the trailer disconnected from the towing vehicle). Gross trailer weight must never exceed 1350 kg (3000 pounds).

If you intend to tow a trailer having a gross trailer weight greater than 450 kg (1000 pounds), the trailer must be equipped with trailer brakes.

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Gross Combined Weight is the weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including all the occupants, accessories and cargo) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer. Gross combined weight must never exceed:

• 2WD – 3400 kg (7500 pounds)

• 4WD – 3450 kg (7600 pounds)

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Tongue Weight Gross Vehicle Weight

VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING

Gross Axle Weight

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Tongue Weight is the downward force exerted on the hitch by the trailer coupler, with the trailer fully loaded and the coupler at its normal towing height. Cargo should be distributed so that tongue weight is approximately 10% of gross trailer weight.

NOTE:

You can usually get tongue weight to be about 10% of gross trailer weight by placing about 60% of the total cargo weight in the front half of the trailer. You should measure gross trailer weight and tongue weight before towing, however, to make sure that your load is properly distributed.

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Gross Vehicle Weight is the weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including all the occupants, accessories and cargo plus the trailer tongue weight). The gross vehicle weight must never exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) listed on the

Safety Certification Label.

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Gross Axle Weight (Front and Rear) is the weight supported by an individual axle with the vehicle fully loaded and the trailer connected. Gross axle weight for the front and rear axles must never exceed the Gross

Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the

Safety Certification Label.

WARNING

Improper distribution of cargo in your trailer may result in poor vehicle handling and swaying of the trailer.

Always make sure that trailer tongue weight is about 10% of gross trailer weight. Failure to observe this requirement may result in an accident.

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WARNING

Never overload your trailer or your vehicle. Gross Trailer Weight must never exceed 1350 kg (3000 pounds).

Gross Combined Weight must never exceed 3400 kg (7500 pounds) for

2WD or 3450 kg (7600 pounds) for

4WD.

Gross vehicle weight must never exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) listed on the Safety Certification Label. Gross axle weight for the front and rear axles must not exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating

(GAWR) listed on the Safety Certification Label.

WARNING

Do not tow a trailer having a gross trailer weight greater than 450 kg

(1000 pounds) unless the trailer is equipped with trailer brakes.

Additional Trailer Towing Warnings

WARNING

Connect trailer lights and hook up safety chains every time you tow.

WARNING

Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. For your safety and the safety of others, you should observe the following precautions:

• Practice turning, stopping and backing up before you begin towing in traffic. Do not tow in traffic until you are confident that you can handle the vehicle and trailer safely.

• Never exceed posted towing speed limits or 72 km/h (45 mph), whichever is lower.

• Never drive at a speed that causes shaking or swaying of the trailer. If you notice even the slightest sign of shaking or swaying, slow down.

• Always have someone guide you when backing.

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WARNING

(Continued)

• Allow adequate stopping distance.

Stopping distance is increased when you tow a trailer. For each 16 km/h (10 mph) of speed, allow at least one vehicle and trailer length between you and the vehicle ahead.

Follow at a greater distance if roads are wet or slippery.

• Slow down when making turns.

Remember that a larger than normal turning radius is needed because the trailer wheels will be closer than the vehicle wheels to the inside of the turn.

• Avoid sudden acceleration and stopping of the vehicle. Do not make quick maneuvers unless they are necessary.

• Slow down in cross winds and be prepared for wind blasts from large passing vehicles.

• Be careful when passing other vehicles. Be sure to allow enough room for your trailer before you change lanes, and signal well in advance.

• Slow down and shift into a lower gear before you reach long or steep downhill grades. It is hazardous to attempt downshifting while you are descending a hill.

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WARNING

(Continued)

• Avoid “riding” the brakes. “Riding” the brakes could cause the brakes to overheat, resulting in reduced braking efficiency. Use engine braking as much as possible.

• Because of the added trailer weight, your engine may overheat on hot days when going up long or steep hills. Pay attention to your engine temperature gauge. If it indicates overheating, pull off the road and stop in a safe place. Refer to the “If the Engine Overheats” in

“EMERGENCY SERVICE” section for details on how to proceed.

VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING

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WARNING

When parking your vehicle and connected trailer, always use the following procedure:

1) Apply the vehicle’s brakes firmly.

2) Have another person place wheel chocks under the wheels of the vehicle and the trailer while you are holding the brakes.

3) Slowly release the brakes until the wheel chocks absorb the load.

4) Fully engage the parking brake.

5) Manual Transmission – Shift into

Reverse or first gear and turn off the engine.

Automatic Transmission – Shift into Park and turn off the engine.

6) If you have a 4-wheel drive vehicle, make sure the transfer switch is not in “N” (Neutral).

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WARNING

(Continued)

When starting out after parking:

1) Push in the clutch (if equipped) and start the engine.

2) Depress the brake pedal, shift into gear, release the parking brake and slowly pull away from the chocks.

3) Stop, apply the brakes firmly and hold the brakes while you have another person remove the chocks.

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Towing Your Vehicle (recreational towing): 13

VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING

Towing Your Vehicle

(recreational towing)

Your vehicle may be towed behind another vehicle (such as a motorhome), provided you use the proper towing method specified for your vehicle. The towing method you must use depends on the specifications of your vehicle: whether it is a 2wheel drive (2WD), 4-wheel drive (4WD) with a transfer switch or 4-wheel drive

(4WD) without a transfer switch vehicle.

Use the towing instruction table to select the proper towing method for your vehicle, and carefully follow the corresponding instructions. Be sure to use proper towing equipment designed for recreational towing and make sure that towing speed does not exceed 90 km/h (55 mph).

TOWING INSTRUCTION TABLE

DRIVE TRAIN

4WD with a transfer switch

4WD without a transfer switch

2WD

TRANS-

MISSION

A/T

M/T

A/T

M/T

A/T

M/T

TOWING

METHOD

A

A none none

B

B

CAUTION

Never tow your 4WD vehicle without a transfer switch using recreational towing methods. If you do, the transmission will be permanently damaged.

4WD Vehicle With a Transfer Switch

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WARNING

When you tow your vehicle, follow the instructions below to avoid accidents and damage to your vehicle. In addition, be sure to observe government and local requirements regarding vehicle lighting and trailer hitches or tow bars.

WARNING

A safety chain should always be used when you tow your vehicle.

CAUTION

Do not tow your vehicle with either front wheels or rear wheels directly on the ground (and the transmission in neutral). If you do, the transmission will be damaged fatally.

Before towing

VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING

To tow a vehicle equipped with a transfer switch with all four wheels on the ground:

1) Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position.

2) Place the transmission in “N” (Neutral) and depress the brake pedal and the clutch pedal fully (if equipped).

3) Use the transfer switch to shift into neutral.

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Vehicles equipped with a transfer switch may be towed from the front with all four wheels on the ground. Be sure to use proper towing equipment designed for recreational towing and make sure that towing speed does not exceed 90 km/h (55 mph).

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NOTE:

First, push in and turn the switch to the mark (1) at the left of the “N” position, and hold the switch in this position for 5 seconds until the “N” indicator blinks, then turn the switch to the “N” position.

When you turn the transfer switch to the

“N” position, “N” indicator will come on with the buzzer sound.

4) Make sure the “N” light on the instrument cluster comes on.

5) Shift the manual transmission lever into

2nd gear or the automatic transmission lever into “P” (Park).

6) Turn the ignition key to the “ACC” position to unlock the steering wheel.

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7) Release the parking brake.

Stop towing the vehicle every 300 km (200 miles). Start the engine. With the manual transmission lever in 2nd gear (or the automatic transmission lever in “D”) and the transfer switch in neutral, rev the engine for about one minute with the clutch engaged

(if equipped), to circulate oil in the transfer case.

TOWING METHOD A

FOUR WHEELS ON THE GROUND

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4WD Vehicle Without a Transfer

Switch

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You can not tow your vehicle behind another vehicle using recreational towing methods.

CAUTION

Never tow your vehicle using recreational towing methods. If you do, the transmission will be permanently damaged.

2WD Vehicle

1) Secure the rear wheels on a towing dolly according to the instructions provided by the dolly manufacturer.

2) Turn the ignition key to the “ACC” position to unlock the steering wheel.

3) Make sure the front wheels are facing straight forward and secure the steering wheel with a steering wheel clamping device designed for towing.

CAUTION

The steering column is not strong enough to withstand shocks transmitted from the front wheels during towing. Always unlock the steering wheel before towing.

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TOWING METHOD B

FRONT WHEELS ON THE GROUND

AND REAR WHEELS ON A DOLLY.

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Maintenance Schedule ………………………………………………. 9-2

Periodic Maintenance Schedule …………………………………. 9-3

Drive Belt ………………………………………………………………….. 9-7

Engine Oil and Filter ………………………………………………….. 9-7

Gear Oil …………………………………………………………………….. 9-11

Automatic Transmission Fluid ……………………………………. 9-13

Engine Coolant ………………………………………………………….. 9-15

Windshield Washer Fluid …………………………………………… 9-17

Air Cleaner ………………………………………………………………… 9-18

Spark Plugs ………………………………………………………………. 9-18

Brakes ………………………………………………………………………. 9-19

Steering Wheel ………………………………………………………….. 9-21

Clutch Pedal ……………………………………………………………… 9-22

Tires ………………………………………………………………………….. 9-22

Battery ………………………………………………………………………. 9-33

Fuses ………………………………………………………………………… 9-33

Headlight Aiming ……………………………………………………….. 9-36

Bulb Replacement ……………………………………………………… 9-37

Wiper Blades …………………………………………………………….. 9-42

Air Conditioning System ……………………………………………. 9-45

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WARNING

You should take extreme care when working on your vehicle to prevent accidental injury. Here are a few precautions that you should be especially careful to observe:

• To prevent damage or unintended inflation of the air bag system, be sure the battery is disconnected and the ignition switch has been in the “LOCK” position for at least 90 seconds before performing any electrical service work on your

SUZUKI. Do not touch air bag system components or wires. The wires are wrapped with yellow tape or yellow tubing, and the couplers are yellow for easy identification.

(Continued)

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WARNING

(Continued)

• Do not leave the engine running in garages or other confined areas.

• When the engine is running, keep hands, clothing, tools and other objects away from the moving fan and fan belt.

• When it is necessary to do service work with the engine running, make sure that the parking brake is set fully and the transmission is in

Neutral (for manual transmission vehicles) or Park (for automatic transmission vehicles).

• Do not touch ignition wires or other ignition system parts when starting the engine or when the engine is running, or you could receive an electric shock.

• Be careful not to touch a hot engine, exhaust manifold and pipes, muffler, radiator and water hoses.

• Do not allow smoking, sparks or flames around gasoline or the battery. Flammable fumes are present.

• Do not get under your vehicle if it is supported only with the portable jack provided in your vehicle.

(Continued)

WARNING

(Continued)

• Be careful not to cause accidental short circuits between the positive and negative battery terminals.

• Keep used oil, engine coolant and other fluids away from children and pets. Dispose of used fluids properly; never pour them on the ground, into sewers, etc.

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Maintenance Schedule: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

NOTICE (for U.S.A.)

Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any automobile repair establishment or individual using any part which has been certified under the provisions in the Clean Air

Act sec. 207. (a) (2).

Maintenance Schedule

The following table shows the times when you should perform regular maintenance on your vehicle. This table shows in miles, kilometers and months when you should perform inspections, adjustments, lubrication and other services. These intervals should be shortened if driving is usually done under severe conditions (refer to

“Maintenance Recommended Under

Severe Driving Conditions”).

WARNING

SUZUKI recommends that maintenance on items marked with an asterisk (*) be performed by your authorized SUZUKI dealer or a qualified service technician. If you are qualified, you may perform maintenance on the unmarked items by referring to the instructions in this section. If you are not sure whether you can successfully complete any of the unmarked maintenance jobs, ask your authorized SUZUKI dealer to do the maintenance for you.

CAUTION

Whenever it becomes necessary to replace parts on your vehicle, it is recommended that you use genuine

SUZUKI replacement parts or their equivalent.

WARNING

The rear shock absorbers are filled with high pressure gas. Never attempt to disassemble it or throw it into a fire. Avoid storing it near a heater or heating device. When scrapping the absorber, the gas must be released from the absorber safely.

Ask your dealer for assistance.

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Periodic Maintenance Schedule

R: Replace or change

I : Inspect and correct, replace or lubricate if necessary

Interval: This interval should be judged by odometer reading or months, whichever comes first.

miles (x 1000) km (x 1000) months

ENGINE & EMISSION CONTROL

1. Drive belt

Tension check, *adjustment, *replacement

*2. Valve lash (clearance)

3. Engine oil and oil filter

*4. Cooling system hoses and connections

5. Engine coolant

*6. Exhaust pipes and mountings

*7. EVAP canister

*8. Emission-related hoses & tubes

9. Spark plugs

*10. Ignition coil (Plug cap)

*11. Fuel tank & cap

12. Air cleaner filter element

*13. Fuel filter

*14. Fuel lines and connections

*15. Canister air suction filter

7.5

12.5

7.5

15

25

15

22.5

37.5

22.5

30

50

30

37.5

62.5

37.5

45

75

45

52.5

87.5

52.5

60

100

60

67.5

112.5

67.5

75

125

75

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Periodic Maintenance Schedule: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

R: Replace or change

I : Inspect and correct, replace or lubricate if necessary

Interval: This interval should be judged by odometer reading or months, whichever comes first.

miles (x 1000) km (x 1000) months

ENGINE & EMISSION CONTROL

1. Drive belt

Tension check, *adjustment, *replacement

*2. Valve lash (clearance)

3. Engine oil and oil filter

*4. Cooling system hoses and connections

5. Engine coolant

*6. Exhaust pipes and mountings

*7. EVAP canister

*8. Emission-related hoses & tubes

9. Spark plugs

*10. Ignition coil (Plug cap)

*11. Fuel tank & cap

12. Air cleaner filter element

*13. Fuel filter

*14. Fuel lines and connections

*15. Canister air suction filter

#1: Inspect at 250000 km (150000 miles) or 180 months.

82.5

137.5

82.5

90

150

90

97.5

162.5

97.5

105

175

105

112.5

187.5

112.5

120

200

120

127.5

212.5

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NOTE:

The maintenance services enclosed with rectangle are recommended maintenance items.

Item 6 (R) is applicable to the exhaust mounting rubber only.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform recommended maintenance items enclosed with a rectangle will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s useful life. SUZUKI, however, urges that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance recorded.

R

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Periodic Maintenance Schedule: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

R: Replace or change

I : Inspect and correct, replace or lubricate if necessary

Interval: This interval should be judged by odometer reading or months, whichever comes first.

miles (x 1000) km (x 1000) months

CHASSIS AND BODY

1. Clutch (for manual transmission)

Pedal and fluid level

*2. Brake discs and pads (front)

(rear) Brake drums and shoes

*3. Brake hoses and pipes

4. Brake fluid level check, *replacement

5. Brake pedal stroke check, *adjustment

6. Parking brake lever and *cable

Lever movement check, *adjustment

7. Tires (including tire rotation)

*8. Wheel discs

*9. Wheel bearings

*10. Suspension system

*11. Propeller shafts/Drive shafts

*12. Manual transmission oil

13. Automatic transmission (A/T) Fluid level

*Fluid change

*Fluid hose

*14. Transfer oil

*15. Differential & Extension (for 2WD) oil

16. Steering system

Steering wheel movement,

*17. Power steering (if equipped)

18. All Latches, Hinges and Locks

19. Air conditioner filter (if equipped)

*linkage

7.5

12.5

7.5

15

25

15

22.5

37.5

22.5

30

50

30

37.5

62.5

37.5

45

75

45

52.5

87.5

52.5

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100

60

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112.5

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125

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Periodic Maintenance Schedule: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

R: Replace or change

I : Inspect and correct, replace or lubricate if necessary

Interval: This interval should be judged by odometer reading or months, whichever comes first.

miles (x 1000) km (x 1000) months

CHASSIS AND BODY

1. Clutch (for manual transmission)

Pedal and fluid level

*2. Brake discs and pads (front)

(rear) Brake drums and shoes

*3. Brake hoses and pipes

4. Brake fluid level check, *replacement

5. Brake pedal stroke check, *adjustment

6. Parking brake lever and *cable

Lever movement check, *adjustment

7. Tires (including tire rotation)

*8. Wheel discs

*9. Wheel bearings

*10. Suspension system

*11. Propeller shafts/Drive shafts

*12. Manual transmission oil

13. Automatic transmission (A/T) Fluid level

*Fluid change

*Fluid hose

*14. Transfer oil

*15. Differential & Extension (for 2WD) oil

16. Steering system

Steering wheel movement,

*17. Power steering (if equipped)

18. All Latches, Hinges and Locks

19. Air conditioner filter (if equipped)

*linkage

82.5

137.5

82.5

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90

150

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97.5

162.5

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120

NOTE:

This table shows the service schedule up to 250000 km (150000 miles).

Beyond 250000 km (150000 miles), perform the same services at the same intervals shown in the chart.

Beyond 250000 km (150000 miles), the maintenance services enclosed with a rectangle are required.

Item 9 *I — inspect for wear.

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Maintenance Recommended under Severe Driving Conditions: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10

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Maintenance Recommended under Severe Driving Conditions

If the vehicle is usually used under the conditions corresponding to any severe condition code given below, it is recommended that applicable maintenance operation be performed at the particular interval shown in the chart below.

Severe condition code

A – Repeated short trips

B – Driving on rough and/or muddy roads

C – Driving on dusty roads

D – Driving in extremely cold weather and/or on salted roads

E – Repeated short trips in extremely cold weather

H – Towing a trailer

Severe

Condition Code

Maintenance

A – C D E H Engine oil and oil filter

A B – D – H Exhaust pipes and mountings

– – C – – – Air cleaner filter element *1

– – C – – – Canister air suction filter

A B C – – H

Brake discs and pads (front)

Brake drums and shoes (rear)

– B – D E H Propeller shafts/Drive shafts

– B – – E H Manual transmission oil

Maintenance

Operation

R

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I

R

R

I

I

R

Maintenance Interval

Every 5000 km (3000 miles) or 3 months

Every 10000 km (6000 miles) or 6 months

Every 5000 km (3000 miles) or 3 months

Every 25000 km (15000 miles) or 15 months

Every 100000 km (60000 miles) or 60 months

Every 10000 km (6000 miles) or 6 months

Every 10000 km (6000 miles) or 6 months

Every 25000 km (15000 miles) or 15 months

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66J21-03E

Maintenance Recommended under Severe Driving Conditions: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10

Severe

Condition Code

Maintenance

– B – – E H Automatic transmission (A/T) fluid

– B – – E H Transfer, Differential and Extension oil

– B – – – – Bolts and nuts on suspension

– B C – – – Drive belt

– – C D – – Air conditioner filter element *2

NOTE:

I – Inspect and correct or replace if necessary

T – Tighten to the specified torque

R – Replace or change

L – Lubricate

*1 Inspect more frequently if the vehicle is used under dusty conditions.

*2 Clean more frequently if the air flow from the air conditioner decreases.

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Maintenance

Operation

R

R

T

I

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R

Maintenance Interval

Every 25000 km (15000 miles) or 15 months

Every 25000 km (15000 miles) or 15 months

Every 10000 km (6000 miles) or 6 months

Every 25000 km (15000 miles) or 15 months

Every 10000 km (6000 miles) or 6 months

Every 50000 km (30000 miles) or 30 months

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66J21-03E

Drive Belt: 1, 2

Engine Oil and Filter: 1, 2

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Drive Belt

WARNING

When the engine is running, keep hands, hair, clothing, tools, etc. away from the moving fan and drive belts.

Make sure the drive belt tension is correct.

If the belt is too loose, insufficient battery charging, engine overheating, poor power steering, poor air conditioning or excessive belt wear can result. When you press the belt with your thumb midway between the pulleys, there should be a deflection according to the following chart.

The belts should also be examined to ensure that they are not damaged.

If you need to replace or adjust the belt have it done by your SUZUKI dealer.

DEFL: 9 – 11 mm (0.35 – 0.43 in.)

GE

PS

AC

Engine Oil and Filter

Specified Oil

(1) o

C o

F

-30

-22

-20

-4

10W-30

-10 0

5W-30

10

14 32

Temperature

50

20

68

30

86

40

104

EXAMPLE

“Starburst”

DEFL: 4 – 7 mm (0.16 – 0.28 in.)

→

: 100 N (22 lbs, 10 kg) press

GE: Generator

DEFL: Deflection

PS: Power steering pump

AC: Air conditioner compressor

52D029

52D083

(1) Preferred

Use engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline

Engines “Starburst” symbol.

Select the appropriate oil viscosity according to the above chart.

We highly recommend you use SAE 5W-

30 oil.

CAUTION

Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage.

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66J21-03E

Engine Oil and Filter: 1, 2

Oil Level Check

Engine oil dipstick

EXAMPLE

FULL

ADD

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Refilling

EXAMPLE

Open Close

52D030

It is important to keep the engine oil at the correct level for proper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine. Check the oil level with the vehicle on a level surface. The oil level indication may be inaccurate if the vehicle is on a slope. The oil level should be checked either before starting the engine or at least 5 minutes after stopping the engine.

52D084

The handle of the engine oil dipstick is colored yellow for easy identification.

Pull out the oil dipstick, wipe oil off with a clean cloth, insert the dipstick all the way into the engine, then remove it again. The oil on the stick should be between the upper and lower limits shown on the stick.

If the oil level indication is near the lower limit, add enough oil to raise the level to the upper limit.

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Remove the oil filler cap and pour oil slowly through the filler hole to bring the oil level to the upper limit on the dipstick. Be careful not to overfill. Too much oil is almost as bad as too little oil. After refilling, start the engine and allow it to idle for about a minute. Stop the engine, wait about 5 minutes and check the oil level again.

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66J21-03E

Engine Oil and Filter: 1, 2

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Changing Engine Oil and Filter

EXAMPLE

60G306

Drain the engine oil while the engine is still warm.

1) Remove the oil filler cap.

2) Remove the engine under cover.

3) Place a drain pan under the drain plug.

4) Using a wrench, remove the drain plug and drain out the engine oil.

WARNING

The engine oil temperature may be high enough to burn your fingers when the drain plug is loosened. Wait until the drain plug is cool enough to touch with your bare hands.

WARNING

New and used oil and solvent can be hazardous. Children and pets may be harmed by swallowing new or used oil or solvent. Repeated, prolonged contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer. Brief contact with used oil or solvent may irritate skin.

• Keep new and used oil and solvent away from children and pets.

• Wear a long-sleeve shirt and waterproof gloves.

• Wash with soap if oil or solvent contacts your skin.

5) Reinstall the drain plug and gasket.

Tighten the plug with a wrench to the specified torque.

6) Reinstall the engine under cover.

Tightening torque specification

35 Nm (25.3 lb-ft, 3.5 kg-m)

Replace the Oil Filter

60A198

1) Remove the engine under cover.

2) Using an oil filter wrench, turn the oil filter counterclockwise and remove it.

3) Using a clean rag, wipe off the mounting surface on the engine where the new filter will be seated.

4) Smear a little engine oil around the rubber gasket of the new oil filter.

5) Screw on the new filter by hand until the filter gasket contacts the mounting surface.

CAUTION

To tighten the oil filter properly, it is important to accurately identify the position at which the filter gasket first contacts the mounting surface.

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66J21-03E

Engine Oil and Filter: 1, 2

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

52D086

(1) Oil filter

(2) Oil filter wrench

(3) 3/4 turn

6) Tighten the filter 3/4 turn from the point of contact with the mounting surface (or to the specified torque) using an oil filter wrench.

7) Reinstall the engine under cover.

Tightening torque specification

14 Nm (10.1 lb-ft, 1.4 kg-m)

Refill with Oil and Check for Leaks

1) Pour oil through the filler hole and install the filler cap.

For the approximate capacity of the oil, refer to the “Capacities” item in the

“SPECIFICATIONS” section.

2) Start the engine and look carefully for leaks at the oil filter and drain plug. Run the engine at various speeds for at least

5 minutes.

3) Stop the engine and wait about 5 minutes. Check the oil level again and add oil if necessary. Check for leaks again.

CAUTION

When replacing the oil filter, it is recommended that you use a genuine

SUZUKI replacement filter. If you use an after-market filter, make sure it is of equivalent quality and carefully follow the manufacturer’s instructions and precautions.

CAUTION

To prevent oil leakage, make sure that the oil filter is tight, but do not overtighten it.

EXAMPLE

83E010

CAUTION

Oil leaks from around the oil filter or drain plug indicate incorrect installation or gasket damage. If you find any leaks or are not sure that the filter has been properly tightened, have the vehicle inspected by your SUZUKI dealer.

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66J21-03E

Gear Oil: 6, 10

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Gear Oil

Specified Gear Oil

When replacing gear oil, use gear oil with the appropriate viscosity and grade as shown in the charts below. We highly recommend you use SAE 75W-90 gear oil

(SAE 80W-90 for front differential oil, rear differential oil and transfer gear oil).

Transmission/Extension case

Transmission/

Extension case

Transfer case

Differential

Front

Rear

API GRADE

GL-4

GL-5

(Hypoid gear oil)

Manual transmission

Transfer case

Differential/Transfer case

54G095

(1)

52D087

65D594

(2)

(1) Oil filler and level plug

(2) Oil drain plug

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66J21-03E

Gear Oil: 6, 10

Automatic Transmission Fluid: 10

Extension case (2WD)

(1)

Front differential

(1)

(2)

(1) Oil filler and level plug

(2) Oil drain plug

(2)

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Rear differential

(2)

(1) Oil filler and level plug

(2) Oil drain plug

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

66J006

Gear Oil Level Check

The manual transmission, transfer gears, extension case and differentials (front and rear) are lubricated with gear oil. To check the gear oil level in any of the above locations, use the following procedure:

1) Park the vehicle on a level surface. Set parking brake and stop the engine.

2) Remove the oil filler plug (1).

3) Check the inside of the hole with your finger. If the oil level comes up to the bottom of the plug hole, the oil level is correct. If so, reinstall the plug.

4) If the oil level is low, add gear oil through the filler plug hole (1) until the oil level reaches the bottom of the filler hole, then reinstall the plug.

(1)

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66J21-03E

Automatic Transmission Fluid: 10

Engine Coolant: 1, 2

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Gear Oil Replacement

To change the gear oil in the manual transmission, transfer case, extension case or differential(s), use the following procedure:

1) Remove the oil filler plug (1).

2) Remove the drain plug (2), drain the oil and reinstall the drain plug.

3) Pour new gear oil of the specified type through the filler hole until the oil level reaches the bottom of the filler hole.

4) Reinstall the filler plug.

WARNING

After driving the vehicle, gear oil temperature may be high enough to burn you. Wait until the oil filler plug is cool enough to touch with your bare hands before inspecting or replacing gear oil.

Tightening torque

Manual transmission

Transfer

Extension case

Front differential

Rear differential

Oil Filler

Plug

23 Nm

(17.0 lb-ft)

(2.3 kg-m)

23 Nm

(17.0 lb-ft)

(2.3 kg-m)

23 Nm

(17.0 lb-ft)

(2.3 kg-m)

23 Nm

(17.0 lb-ft)

(2.3 kg-m)

23 Nm

(17.0 lb-ft)

(2.3 kg-m)

Oil Drain

Plug

23 Nm

(17.0 lb-ft)

(2.3 kg-m)

23 Nm

(17.0 lb-ft)

(2.3 kg-m)

23 Nm

(17.0 lb-ft)

(2.3 kg-m)

23 Nm

(17.0 lb-ft)

(2.3 kg-m)

23 Nm

(17.0 lb-ft)

(2.3 kg-m)

CAUTION

When tightening these plugs, apply sealing compound “SUZUKI Bond

No. 1215” or equivalent to the plug threads to prevent oil leakage and tighten them to the specified torque shown below.

Automatic Transmission

Fluid

Specified Fluid

Use an automatic transmission fluid

SUZUKI ATF 3317 or Mobil ATF 3309.

Fluid Level Check

CAUTION

Driving with too much or too little fluid can damage the transmission.

You must check the fluid level with the automatic transmission fluid at normal operating temperature.

To check the fluid level:

1) To warm up the transmission fluid, drive the vehicle or idle the engine until the temperature gauge indicates normal operating temperature.

2) Then drive for ten more minutes.

CAUTION

Be sure to use the specified automatic transmission fluid. Using automatic transmission fluid other than

SUZUKI ATF 3317 or Mobil ATF 3309 may damage the automatic transmission of your vehicle.

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66J21-03E

Engine Coolant: 1, 2

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

NOTE:

Do not check the fluid level if you have just driven the vehicle for a long time at high speed, if you have driven in city traffic in hot weather, or if the vehicle has been pulling a trailer. Wait until the fluid cools down

(about 30 minutes), or the fluid level indication will not be correct.

3) Park your vehicle on level ground.

4) Apply the parking brake and then start the engine in “P” (Park). Let it idle for two minutes and keep it running during the fluid level check.

5) With your foot on the brake pedal, move the gearshift lever through each gear, pausing for about three seconds in each range. Then move it back to the

“P” (Park) position.

WARNING

Be sure to depress the brake pedal when moving the gearshift lever, or the vehicle can move suddenly.

52D032

The handle of the A/T fluid dipstick is colored red for easy identification.

FULL HOT

LOW HOT

The fluid level should be between the two marks in the “HOT” range on the dipstick.

7) Add just enough specified fluid through the dipstick hole to fill the transmission to the proper level.

CAUTION

After checking or adding oil, be sure to insert the dipstick securely.

Changing Oil

Since special procedures, materials and tools are required to change the automatic transmission oil, it is recommended that you trust this job to your authorized

SUZUKI dealer.

65D109

6) Remove the dipstick, clean it and push it back in until the cap seats. Pull out the dipstick and read the fluid level.

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66J21-03E

Engine Coolant: 1, 2

Windshield Washer Fluid: 3

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Engine Coolant

EXAMPLE

FULL

LOW

64J151

60A208

Selection of Coolant

To maintain optimum performance and durability of your engine, use SUZUKI

Genuine Coolant or equivalent.

This type of coolant is best for your cooling system as it:

• Helps maintain proper engine temperature.

• Gives proper protection against freezing and boiling.

• Gives proper protection against corrosion and rust.

Failure to use the proper coolant can damage your cooling system. Your authorized

SUZUKI dealer can help you select the proper coolant.

CAUTION

To avoid damaging your cooling system:

• Always use a high quality ethylene glycol base phosphate type coolant diluted with distilled water at the correct mixture concentration.

• Make sure that the proper mix is 50/

50 coolant to distilled water and in no case higher than 70/30. Concentrations greater than 70/30 coolant to distilled water will cause overheating conditions.

• Do not use straight coolant nor plain water.

(Continued)

CAUTION

(Continued)

• Do not add extra inhibitors or additives. They may not be compatible with your cooling system.

• Do not mix different types of base coolants. Doing so may result in accelerated seal wear and/or the possibility of severe overheating and extensive engine/automatic transmission damage.

Engine Coolant Level Check

Check the engine coolant level at the reserve tank, not at the radiator. With the engine cool, the engine coolant level should be between the “FULL” and “LOW” marks.

Adding Engine Coolant

If the engine coolant level is below the

“LOW” mark, more engine coolant should be added. Remove the reserve tank cap and add engine coolant until the reserve tank level reaches the “FULL” mark. Never fill the reserve tank above the “FULL” mark.

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66J21-03E

Windshield Washer Fluid: 3

Air Cleaner: 1, 2

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

CAUTION

• The mixture you use should contain 50% concentration of antifreeze.

• If the lowest ambient temperature in your area is expected to be –35

°C (–31°F) or below, use higher concentrations up to 60% following the instructions on the antifreeze container.

• When putting the cap on the reserve tank, line up the arrow on the cap and the arrow on the tank.

Failure to follow this can result in coolant leakage.

WARNING

Engine coolant is harmful or fatal if swallowed or inhaled. Do not drink antifreeze or coolant solution. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Immediately contact a poison control center or a physician. Avoid inhaling mist or hot vapors; if inhaled, remove to fresh air. If coolant gets in eyes, flush eyes with water and seek medical attention. Wash thoroughly after handling. Solution can be poisonous to animals. Keep out of the reach of children and animals.

Engine Coolant Replacement

Open Close

66J191

66J151

1) When the engine is cool, remove the radiator cap by turning it slowly to the left until a “stop” is felt. Do not press down while turning the cap. Wait until any pressure is released, then press down on the cap and continue turning it to the left.

WARNING

It is hazardous to remove the radiator cap when the engine coolant temperature is high, because scalding fluid and steam may be blown out under pressure. Wait until the engine coolant temperature has lowered before removing the cap.

2) Remove the reservoir by lifting it up, and drain the reservoir completely.

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66J21-03E

Spark Plugs: 1, 2

Brakes: 6

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

EXAMPLE

Windshield Washer Fluid

Front and rear (if equipped)

EXAMPLE

64J191

3) Loosen the drain plug attached to the lower part of the radiator and drain the engine coolant into a suitable container.

4) Reinstall the reservoir and fill it with engine coolant to the “FULL” line.

5) Tighten the drain plug on the radiator, fill the radiator with engine coolant and install the radiator cap.

6) After filling, let the engine idle for about

2 – 3 minutes to get rid of air in the cooling system. Then, stop the engine.

7) Check the engine coolant level in the radiator again. If the level has gone down, add more engine coolant.

CAUTION

The engine coolant must be replaced with the vehicle on level ground.

(or opposite side)

66J008

66J116

Check that there is washer fluid in the tank by looking at the washer fluid level gauge which is attached to the cap of the washer

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fluid tank. If the fluid level is near empty, refill it.

Use a good quality windshield washer fluid, diluted with water as necessary.

WARNING

Do not use “anti-freeze” solution in the windshield washer reservoir. This can severely impair visibility when sprayed on the windshield, and also damage your vehicle’s paint.

CAUTION

Damage may result if the washer motor is operated with no fluid in the washer tank.

66J21-03E

Brakes: 6

Air Cleaner

66J167

If the air cleaner is clogged with dust, there will be greater intake resistance, resulting in decreased power output and increased fuel consumption.

Check and clean periodically according to the following procedure:

1) Take off the air cleaner case cover.

Remove the element from the air cleaner case cover.

2) This air cleaner element is of dry type.

Remember that it needs cleaning according to the following method.

3) Blow off dust on cleaner element by compressed air from inside the element, or replace the element as necessary.

CAUTION

The air cleaner element should be replaced every 50000 km (30000 miles). More frequent replacement is necessary when you drive under dusty conditions.

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Spark Plugs

66J009

65D434

You should inspect spark plugs periodically for carbon deposits. When carbon accumulates on a spark plug, a strong spark may not be produced. Remove carbon

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Brakes: 6

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deposits with a wire or pin and adjust the spark plug gap.

To access the spark plugs:

1) Remove the engine cover.

2) Disconnect the coupler (1) while pushing the release lever.

3) Remove the bolt.

4) Pull the ignition coil out.

Brakes

Brake Fluid

1.0 – 1.1 mm

(0.039 – 0.043 in.)

CAUTION

When replacing spark plugs, you should use the brand and type specified for your vehicle. For the specified plugs, refer to the

“SPECIFICATIONS” section at the end of this book. If you wish to use a brand of spark plug other than the specified plugs, consult your SUZUKI dealer.

80G093

64J154

Check the brake fluid level by looking at the reservoir in the engine compartment.

Check that the fluid level is between the

“MAX” and “MIN” lines. If the brake fluid level is near the “MIN” line, fill it up to the

“MAX” line with DOT3 brake fluid.

65D477

WARNING

Failure to follow the guidelines below can result in personal injury or serious damage to the brake system.

• If the brake fluid in the reservoir drops below a certain level, the brake warning light on the instrument panel will come on (the engine must be running with the parking brake fully disengaged.)

Should the light come on, immediately ask your SUZUKI dealer to inspect the brake system.

• A rapid fluid loss indicates a leak in the brake system which should be inspected by your SUZUKI dealer immediately.

• Brake fluid can harm your eyes and damage painted surfaces. Use caution when refilling the reservoir.

(Continued)

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66J21-03E

Steering Wheel: 6

Clutch Pedal: 6

WARNING

(Continued)

• Do not use any fluid other than

DOT3 brake fluid. Do not use reclaimed fluid or fluid that has been stored in old or open containers. It is essential that foreign particles and other liquids are kept out of the brake fluid reservoir.

WARNING

Brake fluid is harmful or fatal if swallowed, and harmful if it comes in contact with skin or eyes. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Immediately contact a poison control center or a physician. If brake fluid gets in eyes, flush eyes with water and seek medical attention. Wash thoroughly after handling. Solution can be poisonous to animals. Keep out of the reach of children and animals.

CAUTION

The brake fluid should be replaced according to the maintenance schedule. Have the brake fluid replaced by your SUZUKI dealer.

Floor carpet

“a”

65D345

Pedal to wall minimum distance “a”

70 mm (2.8 in.)

With the engine running and the parking brake set, measure the distance between the brake pedal and floor wall when the pedal is depressed with approximately 300

N (66 lbs, 30 kg) of force. The minimum distance required is as specified. Since your vehicle’s brake system is self-adjusting, there is no need for pedal adjustment.

If the pedal to floor wall distance as measured above is less than the minimum dis-

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

NOTE:

With disc brakes, the fluid level can be expected to gradually fall as the brake pads wear.

Brake Pedal

tance required, have your vehicle inspected by your SUZUKI dealer.

NOTE:

When measuring the distance between the brake pedal and floor wall, push in the floor carpet as far as it goes and measure the distance between the carpet surface and the brake pedal.

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66J21-03E

Tires: 6

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Parking Brake Lever

EXAMPLE

200 N (44 lbs, 20 kg)

Steering Wheel

EXAMPLE

“b”

60G104

WARNING

If you experience any of the following problems with your vehicle’s brake system, have the vehicle inspected immediately by your SUZUKI dealer.

• Poor braking performance

• Uneven braking (Brakes not working uniformly on all wheels.)

• Excessive pedal travel

• Brake dragging

• Excessive noise

• (Except ABS equipped vehicle)

Pedal pulsation (Pedal pulsates when pressed for braking.)

60A226

54G110

Ratchet tooth specification “b”

5th – 7th

Check the parking brake for proper adjustment by counting the number of clicks made by the ratchet teeth as you slowly pull up on the parking brake lever to the point of full engagement. The parking brake lever should stop between the specified ratchet teeth and the rear wheels should be securely locked. If the parking brake is not properly adjusted or the brakes drag after the lever has been fully released, have the parking brake inspected and/or adjusted by your SUZUKI dealer.

Steering wheel play “c”

0 – 30 mm (0.0 – 1.2 in.)

Check the play of the steering wheel by gently turning it from left to right and measuring the distance that it moves before you feel slight resistance. The play should be between the specified values. Check that the steering wheel turns easily and smoothly without rattling by turning it all the way to the right and to the left while driving very slowly in an open area. If the amount of free play is outside the specification or you find anything else to be wrong, an inspection must be performed by your

SUZUKI dealer.

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Tires: 6

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Power Steering (if equipped)

(1)

(2)

Clutch Pedal

64J155

(1) UPPER

(2) LOWER

Check the steering box case, vane pump and hose connections for leaks or damage.

Power Steering Fluid

Check the fluid level by looking at the reservoir in the engine compartment when the fluid is cold (about room temperature).

Check that the fluid level is between the (1) and (2) lines. If the fluid level is near the (2) line, fill it up to the (1) line with an automatic transmission fluid equivalent to ATF

DEXRON

DEXRON

®

®

-II (Esso JWS 2326) or

-III. Do not overfill.

64J154

Check the clutch pedal for smooth operation and clutch fluid level from time to time.

If clutch dragging is felt with the pedal fully depressed, have the clutch inspected by your SUZUKI dealer. If the clutch fluid level is near the “MIN” line, fill it up to the “MAX” line with DOT3 brake fluid.

Tires

For safe operation of your vehicle, it is important that the tires be the correct type and size, in good condition, and properly inflated. Be sure to follow the requirements and recommendations in this section.

Tire Sidewall Labeling

Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The example below shows a typical passenger car tire.

Typical Passenger Car Tire Sidewall

C

I

D

J

B

H

G

A

E

F

EXAMPLE

67D027

A. Tire Manufacturer

The name of the tire manufacturer is shown here.

B. Tire Name/Model

The tire name or model is shown here.

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Tires: 6

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C. Tire Size

The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, and service description. See the “Tire Size” explanation later in this section for more details.

D. U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number

The Department of Transportation

(DOT) marking indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle

Safety Standards. The letters and numbers following the DOT marking is the Tire Identification Number

(TIN). The TIN identifies the tire manufacturer and plant, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured.

E. Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG)

Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear, traction and temperature resistance. Refer to the “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” section for more details.

F. Load Rating

Load rating is the maximum weight a tire is designed to support in normal service.

G. Max Inflation Pressure

Max inflation pressure is the maximum inflation pressure a tire is designed for.

H. Tire Ply Material

These tire markings describe the type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread.

I. Load Index and Speed Rating

The two- or three-digit number is the tire’s load index, the maximum load a tire can carry at the speed indicated by its speed symbol at the maximum inflation pressure. The higher the number is, the greater the load carrying capacity. The letter symbol denotes the speed at which a tire is designed to be driven for extended periods of time. (Ratings are listed below.)

Letter Rating

Q

R

S

W

Y

H

V

T

U

Speed Rating

99 mph

106 mph

112 mph

118 mph

124 mph

130 mph

149 mph

168 mph*

186 mph*

*The letters ZR may be used on tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph and will always be used on tires with a maximum speed capability over 186 mph.

J. M+S Marking

This marking indicates the tire has some mud and snow capabilities and is designed for all-season use.

Tire Size

The following illustration shows an example of a typical passenger car tire size.

EXAMPLE

A B C D E

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A. Tire Type

This letter code indicates the primary intended use of the tire. The letter “P” identifies a tire primarily intended for use on a passenger vehicle.

B. Tire Width

This three-digit number indicates the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall.

C. Aspect Ratio

This two-digit number represents the tire section height divided by the tire section width.

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D. Construction Code

This letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire. The letter “R” means radial ply tire construction, the letter “D” means diagonal or bias ply construction, and the letter “B” means belted-bias ply construction.

E. Rim Diameter

This two-digit number is the wheel or rim diameter in inches.

WARNING

Your SUZUKI is equipped with tires which are all the same type and size.

This is important to ensure proper steering and handling of the vehicle.

Never mix tires of different size or type on the four wheels of your vehicle. Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving which may lead to an accident. The size and type of tires used should be only those approved by SUZUKI Motor Corporation as standard or optional equipment for your vehicle.

Tire Inflation Pressure

Tire inflation pressure should be checked when the tire is cold. “Cold tire inflation pressure” is the pressure in a tire that has been driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) or has been standing for three hours or more.

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The front, rear and spare tire pressure specifications for your vehicle are shown below and are listed on the Tire and Loading Information Label, which is located on the driver’s door lock pillar. The Tire and

Loading Information Label contains the following information:

• Seating Capacity

• Maximum Allowed Combined Weight of

Occupants and Cargo

• Original Tire Size

• Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressure of Original Tires

Recommended Cold Tire Inflation

Pressures

Front Tires

Rear Tires

Spare

220 kPa

32 psi

220 kPa

32 psi

220 kPa

32 psi

Measuring air pressure

Use the following steps to achieve proper tire inflation:

1) Identify the recommended tire pressure on the vehicle’s Tire and Loading Information Label or in the owner’s manual.

2) Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem.

3) Using a reliable pressure gauge, measure the tire inflation pressure by pressing the tire gauge firmly onto the valve to get a pressure measurement.

Remember that inflation pressures should be checked when the tires are

“cold”, meaning before they have been driven one mile or after sitting for three hours or more allowing the tire to cool to ambient air temperature.

4) If the air pressure is too high, slowly release the air by pressing on the tire valve stem with the edge of the tire gauge until you reach the correct pressure.

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5) If the air pressure is too low, fill the tire with air at a service station until it reaches the recommended pressure.

6) Make sure all tires have the same air pressure (unless the owner’s manual indicates otherwise).

WARNING

• Air pressures should be checked when the tires are cold or you may get inaccurate readings.

• Check the inflation pressure from time to time while inflating the tire gradually, until the specified pressure is obtained.

• Never underinflate or overinflate the tires.

Underinflation can cause unusual handling characteristics or can cause the rim to slip on the tire bead, resulting in an accident or damage to the tire or rim.

Underinflation can also cause tires to overheat, leading to tire failure.

Overinflation can cause the tire to burst, resulting in personal injury.

Overinflation can also cause unusual handling characteristics which may result in an accident.

Tire Inspection

Inspect your vehicle’s tires at least once a month by performing the following checks:

1) Measure the air pressure with a tire gauge. Adjust the pressure if necessary. Remember to check the spare tire, too. Refer to the “Measuring Air

Pressure” section.

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(1) Tread wear indicator

(2) Indicator location mark

2) Check that the depth of the tread groove is more than 1.6 mm (0.06 in.).

To help you check this, the tires have molded-in tread wear indicators in the grooves. When the indicators appear on the tread surface, the remaining depth of the tread is 1.6 mm (0.06 in.) or less and the tire should be replaced.

3) Check for abnormal wear, cracks and damage. Any tires with cracks or other

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damage should be replaced. If any tires show abnormal wear, have them inspected by your SUZUKI dealer.

WARNING

Hitting curbs and running over rocks can damage tires and affect wheel alignment. Be sure to have tires and wheel alignment checked periodically by your SUZUKI dealer.

4) Check for loose wheel nuts.

5) Check that there are no nails, stones or other objects sticking into the tires.

WARNING

Your SUZUKI is equipped with tires which are all the same type and size.

This is important to ensure proper steering and handling of the vehicle.

Never mix tires of different size or type on the four wheels of your vehicle. The size and type of tires used should be only those approved by

SUZUKI Motor Corporation as standard or optional equipment for your vehicle.

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WARNING

Replacing the wheels and tires equipped on your vehicle with certain combinations of aftermarket wheels and tires can significantly change the steering and handling characteristics of your vehicle. Oversized tires may also rub against the fender over bumps, causing vehicle damage or tire failure. Therefore, use only those wheel and tire combinations approved by SUZUKI Motor Corporation as standard or optional equipment for your vehicle. For information regarding the specified tires, refer to the Tire Information

Label located on the driver’s side door pillar or the “SPECIFICATIONS” section.

CAUTION

Replacing the original tires with tires of a different size may result in false speedometer or odometer readings.

Check with your SUZUKI dealer before purchasing replacement tires that differ in size from the original tires.

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Uniform Tire Quality Grading

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety

Administration has developed a grading system for evaluating the performance of passenger car tires. The following information will help you understand the grading system, which applies to vehicles sold in the U.S. Consult your SUZUKI dealer or tire retailer for help in choosing the correct replacement tires for your vehicle.

Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example:

Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A

DOT Quality Grades

Treadwear

Traction AA A B C

Temperature A B C

All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform To

Federal Safety Requirements in Addition

To These Grades

Treadwear

The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.

The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.

Traction – AA, A, B, C

The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.

WARNING

The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics.

Temperature – A, B, C

The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal

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Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.

Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

WARNING

The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.

Tire Rotation

4-tire rotation

schedule. After rotation, adjust front and rear tire pressures to the specification listed on your vehicle’s Tire and Loading

Information Label.

WARNING

Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if you need to, to get all the rust or dirt off.

Changing Wheels

To change a wheel, use the following procedure:

1) Remove the jack, tools and spare wheel from the vehicle.

NOTE:

How to remove the spare wheel:

(A)

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1. (Full cover type)

Release the lock at the underneath of the spare wheel full cover (A) as shown in the illustration, then remove the outer cover of the spare wheel full cover.

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(B)

(1)

(2)

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(Half cover type)

Remove the center bolt (1), then remove the outer cover (2) of the spare wheel half cover.

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2. Pull out the lock cover (B) fitted on the lock nut of the spare wheel while inserting the key full into the key hole of the lock cover (B).

3. Remove the lock nut and wheel nuts of the spare wheel, then remove the spare wheel with both hands.

2) Loosen, but do not remove the wheel nuts.

3) Jack up the vehicle (follow the jacking instructions in the “EMERGENCY SER-

VICE” section in this manual).

4) Remove the wheel nuts and wheel.

5) Install the new wheel and replace the wheel nuts with their cone shaped end facing the wheel. Tighten each nut snugly by hand until the wheel is securely seated on the hub.

EXAMPLE

Tightening torque for wheel nut

100 Nm (72.3 lb-ft, 10.0 kg-m)

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6) Lower the jack and fully tighten the nuts to the specified torque in a crisscross fashion with a wrench as shown in the illustration.

NOTE:

How to install the spare wheel:

When you install the spare wheel to the vehicle again, handle it in the reverse order of removal.

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(4)

(3)

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CAUTION

To avoid the removal of the spare wheel full cover while driving, be sure to fit the claws (3) of the outer cover of the spare wheel full cover to each hole (4) of the inner cover of the spare wheel full cover.

WARNING

Vehicle equipped with P225/65R17 tires have a spare wheel and tire that are a different size than the wheels and tires on the vehicle. The spare wheel and tire on these vehicles are intended for temporary emergency use only. The wheel is painted yellow to remind you that the wheel and tire are for temporary use only. Continuous use of this spare can result in tire failure and loss of control. Always observe these precautions when using this spare:

• Be aware that your vehicle will handle differently with this temporary spare.

• Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) speed.

• Replace the temporary spare with a standard tire and wheel as soon as possible.

• Do not operate your vehicle in “4H

LOCK” or “4L LOCK” with this temporary spare.

• Do not use tire chains on the spare tire. If you must use tire chains, rearrange the wheels so standard tires and wheels are fitted to the rear axle.

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WARNING

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• Replace the spare tire with a new one as soon as the tread wear indicator appears.

• When replacing the spare tire, use a replacement tire with the exact same size and construction.

Snow Tires

Your vehicle is equipped with all-season tires which are designed for use in summer and most winter conditions. For improved traction in severe winter conditions,

SUZUKI recommends mounting radial snow tires on all four wheels. Snow tires must be the same size as the standard tires. Also be sure to use the tires of the same type and brand on all four wheels of your vehicle.

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GLOSSARY OF TIRE TERMINOL-

OGY

Accessory Weight – the combined weight

(in excess of those standard items which may be replaced) of automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that these items are available as factory-installed equipment (whether installed or not).

Cold Tire Inflation Pressure – the pressure in a tire that has been driven less than 1 mile or has been standing for three hours or more.

Curb Weight – the weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, and, if so equipped, air conditioning and additional weight optional engine.

Intended Outboard Sidewall – (1) the sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same molding on the other sidewall of the tire, or (2) the outward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle.

Maximum Inflation Pressure – the maximum cold inflation pressure a tire is designed to support in normal service.

Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight – the sum of curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity weight (total load capacity), and production options weight.

Normal Occupant Weight – 68 kilograms times the number of occupants specified in the second column of Table 1 (shown below).

Occupant distribution – distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the third column of Table 1 (shown below).

Production Options Weight – the combined weight of those installed regular production options weighing over 2.3 kilograms in excess of those standard items which they replace, not previously considered in curb weight or accessory weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim.

Recommended Inflation Pressure – the cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manufacturer.

Rim – metal support for a tire or tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated.

Vehicle Capacity Weight – the rated cargo and luggage load plus 68 kilograms (150 lbs) times the vehicle’s designated seating capacity.

Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire – the load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of the maximum loaded vehicle weight and dividing by two.

Vehicle Normal Load on the Tire – the load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of the curb weight, accessory weight, and normal occupant weight (distributed in accordance with Table 1 shown below) and dividing by

2.

TABLE 1 – Occupant Loading and Distribution For Vehicle Normal Load For

Various Designated Seating Capacities

Designated seating capacity, number of occupants

Vehicle normal load, number of occupants

Occupant distribution in a normally loaded vehicle

2 through 4 2

5 through 10 3

2 in front

2 in front, 1 in second seat

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Vehicle Loading

Your vehicle was designed for specific load capacities. The load capacities of your vehicle are indicated by the Gross Vehicle

Weight Rating (GVWR), the Gross Axle

Weight Rating (GAWR, front and rear), and the total load capacity, the seating capacity, and the cargo load capacity. The

GVWR and GAWR (front and rear) are listed on the Safety Certification Label which is located below the driver’s side door latch striker. The total load capacity and seating capacity are listed on the Tire and Loading Information Label which is located below the Safety Certification

Label. The cargo load capacity can be determined as described below.

Cargo Load Capacity – Maximum weight of cargo and luggage that the vehicle can safely carry. Cargo load capacity is the difference between the total load capacity of the vehicle and the total combined weight of all vehicle occupants. Refer to “Steps for

Determining Correct Load Limit” for details on how to determine cargo load capacity.

GVWR – Maximum permissible overall weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including all the occupants, accessories and cargo plus the trailer tongue weight if towing a trailer).

GAWR – (Front and Rear) Maximum permissible weight on an individual axle.

Seating Capacity – Maximum number of occupants the vehicle is designed to carry.

NOTE:

Even though the number of occupants is within the seating capacity, you still must make sure that you do not exceed the total load capacity of the vehicle.

Total Load Capacity – Maximum permissible weight a vehicle can carry including the weight of all the occupants, accessories, cargo, plus trailer tongue weight (if towing a trailer).

The weight of any accessories already installed on your vehicle at the time of purchase, or that you or the dealer install after purchase, must be subtracted from the total load capacity to determine how much capacity remains available for occupants, cargo, and trailer tongue weight (if towing a trailer). Contact your dealer for further information.

Actual weight of the loaded vehicle and actual loads at the front and rear axles can only be determined by weighing the vehicle using a vehicle scale. To measure the weight and load, try making your vehicle to a highway weighing station, shipping company or inspection station for trucks, etc.

Compare these weights to the GVWR and

GAWR (front and rear) listed on the Safety

Certification Label. If the gross vehicle weight or the load on either axle exceeds these ratings, you must remove enough weight to bring the load down to the rated capacity.

WARNING

Never overload your vehicle. Overloading your vehicle can cause damage to your tires and lead to poor steering and braking which can result in an accident. The gross vehicle weight (sum of the weights of the loaded vehicle, driver and passengers) must never exceed the Gross

Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) listed on the Safety Certification Label. In addition, never distribute a load so that the weight on either the front or rear axle exceeds the Gross Axle

Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the

Safety Certification Label.

WARNING

• Always distribute cargo evenly.

• To avoid personal injury or damage to your vehicle, always secure cargo to prevent it from shifting if the vehicle moves suddenly.

• Place heavier objects on the floor and as far forward in the cargo area as possible. Never pile cargo higher than the top of the seatbacks.

Steps for Determining Correct Load

Limit

1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should

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never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle’s placard.

2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.

3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or

XXX lbs.

4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400

– 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs).

5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.

6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.

Vehicle Loading Example

As an example, suppose that the Tire and

Loading Information label on your vehicle indicates that your vehicle’s total load capacity is 950 lbs. If you were to drive your vehicle with one passenger, and the total combined weight of you and your passenger was 350 lbs, then the cargo and luggage capacity of your vehicle would be

600 lbs (950 – 350 = 600 lbs).

If you later added 2 more passengers, having a combined weight of 325 lbs, the cargo and luggage capacity of your vehicle would be reduced from 600 lbs to 275 lbs

(600 – 325 = 275 lbs). As you can see, as the number and combined weight of vehicle occupants increase, the vehicle’s cargo and luggage capacity decreases.

Suppose again, that you were to take a trip in your vehicle with the same three passengers described above, and you decided to tow a trailer having a trailer tongue weight of 75 lbs. The cargo and luggage capacity would be reduced again, to 200 lbs (275 – 75 = 200 lbs).

Determining Compatibility of Tire and

Vehicle Load Limits

The tires on your vehicle, when they are inflated to the recommended tire inflation pressure, have a load-carrying capacity that is greater than the load that will be on the tires when the vehicle is at its GVWR or GAWR limit. Never use replacement tires that have a load-carrying capacity less than the original tires on your vehicle.

Tire load-carrying capacity information is molded into the tire sidewall typically shown as “Max. Load”. Use of replacement tires with a lower load-carrying capacity than the original tires, or failure to keep the tires inflated to recommended tire pressure, may reduce the GVWR or GAWR limit of your vehicle.

NOTE:

Use of replacement tires with a higher load-carrying capacity than the original tires, or using a tire inflation pressure higher than the recommended tire inflation pressure, will not increase the GVWR or

GAWR limit of your vehicle.

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Battery

EXAMPLE

WARNING

To avoid harm to yourself or damage to your vehicle or battery, follow the jump starting instructions in the

“EMERGENCY SERVICE” section of this manual if it is necessary to jump start your vehicle.

WARNING

Batteries produce flammable hydrogen gas. Keep flames and sparks away from the battery or an explosion may occur. Never smoke when working near the battery.

WARNING

When checking or servicing the battery, disconnect the negative cable.

Be careful not to cause a short circuit by allowing metal objects to contact the battery posts and the vehicle at the same time.

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WARNING

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling.

Your vehicle is equipped with a battery that requires infrequent maintenance. You will never have to add water. You should, however, periodically check the battery, battery terminals and battery hold-down bracket for corrosion. Remove corrosion using a stiff brush and ammonia mixed with water, or baking soda mixed with water. After removing corrosion, rinse with clean water.

The test indicator on the top of the battery provides information on the condition of the battery.

If your vehicle is not going to be driven for a month or longer, disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery to help prevent discharge.

Fuses

Your vehicle has three types of fuses, as described below:

Main Fuse – The main fuse takes current directly from the battery.

Primary Fuses – These fuses are between the main fuse and individual fuses, and are for electrical load groups.

Individual Fuses – These fuses are for individual electrical circuits.

For details on protected circuits, refer to the “FUSES AND PROTECTED CIR-

CUITS” section in this manual.

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Main Fuse Box

Main Fuse / Primary Fuse

(1) 15A CPRSR A/C compressor fuse

(2) 20A O2 HTR

O

2

sensor heater fuse

(3) 15A THR MOT Throttle motor fuse

(4) 20A AT

Automatic transmission fuse

(5) 25A RR DEF

(6) 15A HORN

Rear defogger fuse

Horn fuse

(7) 20A FR FOG Front fog light fuse

(8) 20A MRR HTR Mirror heater fuse

(9) 40A FR BLW

(10) 30A ABS 2

Front blower motor fuse

ABS actuator fuse

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(11) 50A ABS 1

(12) 20A FI

(13) – –

(14) 10A H/L L

(15) 10A H/L R

(16) 10A H/L

(17) 40A ST

(18) 40A IGN

(19) 15A H/L LO L

(20) 15A H/L LO R

ABS actuator fuse

Main fuse

Blank

Head light high beam fuse, left

Head light high beam fuse, right

Head light fuse

Starter motor fuse

Ignition fuse

Head light low beam fuse, left

Head light low beam fuse, right

The main fuse, primary fuses and some of the individual fuses are located in the engine compartment. If the main fuse blows, no electrical component will function. If a primary fuse blows, no electrical component in the corresponding load group will function. When replacing the main fuse or a primary fuse, use a genuine

SUZUKI replacement.

PRIMARY

FUSE

60A LAMP

INDIVIDUAL FUSE

50A IGN 2

Head light, Accessory,

Dome light, Sunroof,

Hazard light, Door lock,

Rear fog light, Stop lamp, Tail light

Wiper/Washer, Power window, Seat heater

40A 4WD 4WD actuator

30A RDTR 1 Radiator fan

30A RDTR 2 Radiator fan

WARNING

If a fuse in the main fuse box blows, be sure to have your vehicle inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer. Always use a genuine SUZUKI replacement. Never use a substitute such as a wire even for a temporary fix, or extensive electrical damage and a fire can result.

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Fuse under the Dash Board

Fuse box

(J) (I) (H) (G) (F) (E) (D) (C) (B) (A)

(U) (T) (S) (R) (Q) (P) (O) (N) (M) (L)

(K)

(W) (V)

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(A) 15A STOP

(B) – –

Stop lamp fuse

Blank

(C) 15A ACC 3

Accessory socket fuse

(D) 10A CRUISE Cruise control fuse

(E) 15A ACC 2

Cigar or Accessory socket fuse

(F) 20A WIP Wiper fuse

(G)

(H)

(I)

(J)

(K)

15A

10A

10A

15A

–

IG2 SIG

BACK

ABS/ESP

A/B

–

(L) 15A HAZ

(M) 7.5A ST SIG

(N) 20A

RR

BLOW

(O) 25A S/R

(P) 15A DOME

(Q) 10A TAIL

(R)

(S)

20A

15A

D/L

ACC

Ignition signal & Seat heater fuse

Back lamp fuse

ABS or ESP controller fuse

Air bag fuse

Blank

Hazard light fuse

Starter signal fuse

Blank

Sun roof motor fuse

Dome lamp fuse

Tail light fuse

Door lock actuator fuse

Radio, Remote door mirror fuse

(T) 10A METER

(U) 20A IG COIL

(V) 20A P/W T

(W) 30A P/W

Meter fuse

Ignition coil fuse

Power window fuse

Power window fuse

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The fuse box is located under the driver’s side of the dashboard. To remove a fuse, use the fuse puller provided in the fuse box.

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WARNING

Always be sure to replace a blown fuse with a fuse of the correct amperage. Never use a substitute such as aluminum foil or wire to replace a blown fuse. If you replace a fuse and the new one blows in a short period of time, you may have a major electrical problem. Have your vehicle inspected immediately by your

SUZUKI dealer.

NOTE:

Make sure that the fuse box cover always carries spare fuses.

OK

BLOWN

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Headlight Aiming

Since special procedures are required, we recommend you take your vehicle to your

SUZUKI dealer for headlight alignment.

OK BLOWN

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Bulb Replacement

WARNING

• Light bulbs can be hot enough to burn your finger right after being turned off. This is true especially for halogen headlight bulbs.

Replace the bulbs after they become cool enough.

• The headlight bulbs are filled with pressurized halogen gas. They can burst and injure you if they are hit or dropped. Handle them carefully.

Center Interior Light (if equipped) Rear Interior Light (if equipped)

CAUTION

The oils from your skin may cause a halogen bulb to overheat and burst when the lights are on. Grasp a new bulb with a clean cloth.

CAUTION

Frequent replacement of a bulb indicates the need for an inspection of the electrical system. This should be carried out by your SUZUKI dealer.

NOTE:

If it is difficult to replace headlight bulbs or clearance light bulbs due to under-hood components trust this job to your dealer.

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Pull down the lens by using a plain screw driver covered with a soft cloth as shown.

To install it, simply push it back in.

The bulb can be removed by simply pulling it out. When replacing the bulb, make sure that the contact springs are holding the bulb securely.

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Pull down the lens by using a plain screw driver covered with a soft cloth as shown.

To install it, simply push it back in.

The bulb can be removed by simply pulling it out.

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Spot Light (if equipped)

Pull down the lens by using a plain screw driver covered with a soft cloth as shown.

Ceiling-mount type (if equipped)

Headlights

Low beam

(Halogen headlamp)

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Remove the bulb holder by turning it counterclockwise. Pull out the bulb.

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Open the engine hood. Disconnect the coupler. Remove the sealing rubber.

Push the retaining spring forward and unhook it. Then remove the bulb. Install a new bulb in the reverse order of removal.

High beam

66J036

78F072

Open the engine hood. Disconnect the coupler while pushing the lock release.

Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise to remove it.

66J108

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Front Fog Light Other General Lights

Bulb holder

EXAMPLE

Bulb

EXAMPLE

(2)

(1)

(2)

(1)

(1)

78F072

Open the engine hood. Disconnect the coupler while pushing the lock release.

Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise to remove it.

54G123

(1) Removal

(2) Installation

To remove a bulb holder from a light housing, turn the holder counterclockwise and pull it out. To install the holder, push the holder in and turn it clockwise.

(3)

(4)

(2)

54G124

(3) Removal

(4) Installation

There are two types of bulb, “Full glass type” (1) and “Glass/metal type” (2).

To remove and install a full glass type bulb

(1), simply pull out or push in the bulb.

To remove a glass metal type bulb (2) from a bulb holder, push in the bulb and turn it counterclockwise. To install a new bulb, push it in and turn it clockwise.

You can access the individual bulb or bulb holders as follows.

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Parking/Turn signal light License plate light

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Luggage compartment light

64J163

Trust this replacement job to your dealer as the front grille and the headlight housing must be removed for this job.

Rear combination light

EXAMPLE

Door illumination light

75F087

64J165

64J164

64J166

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

High-mount stop light (if equipped)

(1)

(2)

64J181

To remove a high-mounted stop light housing the following procedure:

1) Open the rear door, and remove the door trim (1) as shown in the illustration.

64J182

2) Release the claws of the light housing by the flat head etc. through the service holes as shown in the illustration.

64J183

3) Close the rear door. Remove a highmounted stop light housing (2) from the rear door.

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Wiper Blades

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

For windshield wipers:

64J184

4) Remove the each bulb.

5) Replace the bulbs.

To install a high-mounted stop light housing in the reverse order of removal.

54G129

If the wiper blades become brittle or damaged, or make streaks when wiping, replace the wiper blades.

To install new wiper blades, follow the procedures below.

CAUTION

To avoid scratching or breaking the window, do not let the wiper arm strike the window while replacing the wiper blade.

NOTE:

Some wiper blades may be different from the ones described here depending on vehicle specifications. If so, consult your

SUZUKI dealer for proper replacement method.

70G119

1) Hold the wiper arm away from the window.

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

52D102

2) Squeeze lock lever (1) towards wiper arm (2) and remove the wiper frame from the arm as shown.

60A260

3) Pull the locked end of the wiper blade firmly to unlock the blade and slide the blade out as shown.

52D124

(3) Retainer

4) If the new blade is provided without the two metal retainers, move them from the old blade to the new one.

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Installation For rear wipers:

52D125

(4) Locked end

5) Install the new blade in the reverse order of removal, with the locked end positioned toward the wiper arm. Make sure the blade is properly retained by all the hooks. Grasp the blade near the locked end and pull in the direction of the arrows to lock the end into place.

6) Reinstall wiper frame to arm, making sure that the lock lever is snapped securely into the arm.

80G146

1) Hold the wiper arm away from the window.

2) Remove the wiper frame from the arm as shown.

3) Slide the blade out as shown.

65D151

NOTE:

Do not flex the wiper blade frame end more than necessary. If you do, it can break off.

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Air Conditioning System

If you do not use the air conditioner for a long period, such as during winter, it may not give the best performance when you start using it again. To help maintain optimum performance and durability of your air conditioner, it needs to be run periodically.

Operate the air conditioner at least once a month for one minute with the engine idling. This circulates the refrigerant and oil and helps protect the internal components.

54G135

(1) Retainer

4) If the new blade is provided without the two metal retainers, move them from the old blade to the new one.

5) Install the new blade in the reverse order of removal.

Make sure the blade is properly retained by all the hooks.

6) Reinstall wiper frame to arm in the reverse order of removal.

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60G412

APPEARANCE CARE

APPEARANCE CARE

Corrosion Prevention ………………………………………………… 11-1

Vehicle Cleaning ……………………………………………………….. 11-3

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Corrosion Prevention: 5

APPEARANCE CARE

Corrosion Prevention

It is important to take good care of your vehicle to protect it from corrosion.

Listed below are instructions for how to maintain your vehicle to prevent corrosion.

Please read and follow these instructions carefully.

Important Information About Corrosion

Common causes of corrosion

1) Accumulation of road salt, dirt, moisture or chemicals in hard to reach areas of the vehicle underbody or frame.

2) Chipping, scratches and any damage to treated or painted metal surfaces resulting from minor accidents or impact from stones and gravel.

Environmental conditions which accelerate corrosion

1) Road salt, dust control chemicals, sea air or industrial pollution will all accelerate the corrosion of metal.

2) High humidity will increase the rate of corrosion particularly when the temperature range is just above the freezing point.

3) Moisture in certain areas of a vehicle for an extended period of time may promote corrosion even though other body sections may be completely dry.

4) High temperatures will cause an accelerated rate of corrosion to parts of the vehicle which are not well ventilated to permit quick drying.

52D151

This information illustrates the necessity of keeping your vehicle (particularly the underbody) as clean and dry as possible. It is equally important to repair any damage to the paint or protective coatings as soon as possible.

How to Help Prevent Corrosion

Wash your vehicle frequently

The best way to preserve the finish on your vehicle and to help avoid corrosion is to keep it clean with frequent washing.

Wash your vehicle at least once during the winter and once immediately after the winter. Keep your vehicle, particularly the underside, as clean and dry as possible.

If you frequently drive on salted roads, your vehicle should be washed at least once a month during the winter. If you live near the ocean, your vehicle should be washed at least once a month throughout the year.

Wash your vehicle immediately after using it off-road. For washing instructions, refer to the “Vehicle Cleaning” section.

Remove foreign material deposits

Foreign material such as salts, chemicals, road oil or tar, tree sap, bird droppings and industrial fall-out may damage the finish of your vehicle if it is left on painted surfaces.

Remove these types of deposits as quickly as possible. If these deposits are difficult to wash off, an additional cleaner may be required. Be sure that any cleaner you use is not harmful to painted surfaces and is specifically intended for your purposes.

Follow the manufacturer’s directions when using these special cleaners.

WARNING

Foreign material can lodge between the fuel tank of your vehicle and the skid plate which covers it. You should periodically clean out any foreign material which has accumulated in this area, since it could create a fire hazard.

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APPEARANCE CARE

Repair finish damage

Carefully examine your vehicle for damage to the painted surfaces, especially if it is used off-road. Should you find any chips or scratches in the paint, touch them up immediately to prevent corrosion from starting. If the chips or scratches have gone through to the bare metal, have a qualified body shop make the repair.

Keep passenger and cargo compartments clean

Moisture, dirt or mud can accumulate under the floor mats and may cause corrosion. Occasionally, check under these mats to ensure that this area is clean and dry. More frequent checks are necessary if the vehicle is used off road or in wet weather.

Certain cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, cleaners, salts, etc. are extremely corrosive by nature. These products should be transported in sealed containers. If a spill or leak does occur, clean and dry the area immediately.

Use mud and gravel shields

The use of mud and gravel shields will help protect your vehicle, especially if you frequently drive on gravel or salted roads.

Full-size shields, which extend as close to the road as is practical, are the best. The fittings for such shields should also be corrosion resistant. Please check with your authorized SUZUKI dealer for information on these shields.

Store your vehicle in a dry, well-ventilated area

Do not park your vehicle in a damp, poorly ventilated area. If you often wash your vehicle in the garage or if you frequently drive it in when wet, your garage may be damp. The high humidity in the garage may cause or accelerate corrosion. A wet vehicle may corrode even in a heated garage if the ventilation is poor.

WARNING

Do not apply additional undercoating or rust preventive coating on or around exhaust system components such as the catalytic converter, exhaust pipes, etc. A fire could be started if the undercoating substance becomes overheated.

Cover your vehicle

50G203

If you can not regularly park your vehicle in a garage, we recommend you use a vehicle cover. Years of exposure to midday sun can cause the colors in paint, plastic parts and fabrics to fade. Covering your vehicle with a high-quality, “breathable” vehicle cover can help protect the finish from the harmful UV rays in sunlight, and can reduce the amount of dust and air pollution reaching the surface. Your SUZUKI dealer can help you select the right cover for your vehicle.

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APPEARANCE CARE

Vehicle Cleaning

WARNING

When cleaning the interior or exterior of the vehicle, NEVER USE flammable solvents such lacquer thinners, gasoline, benzene or cleaning materials such as bleaches and strong household detergents. The materials could cause personal injury or damage to the vehicle.

Cleaning Interior

Vinyl upholstery

Prepare a solution of soap or mild detergent mixed with warm water. Apply the solution to the vinyl with a sponge or soft cloth and let it soak for a few minutes to loosen dirt. Rub the surface with a clean,

76G044S damp cloth to remove dirt and the soap solution. If some dirt still remains on the surface, repeat this procedure.

Fabric upholstery

Remove loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.

Using a mild soap solution, rub stained areas with a clean damp cloth. To remove soap, rub the areas again with a cloth dampened with water. Repeat this until the stain is removed, or use a commercial fabric cleaner for tougher stains. If you use a fabric cleaner, carefully follow the manufacturer’s instructions and precautions.

Leather upholstery

Remove loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.

Using a mild soap or saddle soap solution, wipe dirt off with a clean damp soft cloth.

To remove soap, wipe the areas again with a soft cloth dampened with water. Wipe the areas dry with a soft dry cloth. Repeat this until the dirt or stain is removed, or use a commercial leather cleaner for tougher dirt or stains. If you use a leather cleaner, carefully follow the manufacture’s instructions and precautions. Do not use solvent type cleaners or abrasive cleaners.

Seat belts

Clean seat belts with a mild soap and water. Do not use bleach or dye on the belts. They may weaken the fabric in the belts.

Vinyl floor mats

Ordinary dirt can be removed from vinyl with water or mild soap. Use a brush to help loosen dirt. After dirt is loosened, rinse the mat thoroughly with water and dry it in the shade.

Carpets

Remove dirt and soil as much as possible with a vacuum cleaner. Using a mild soap solution, rub stained areas with a clean damp cloth. To remove soap, rub the areas again with a cloth dampened with water.

Repeat this until the stain is removed, or use a commercial carpet cleaner for tougher stains. If you use a carpet cleaner, carefully follow the manufacturer’s instructions and precautions.

Instrument panel and console

NOTE:

Wipe up spills containing chemicals, alcohol, etc., immediately with a soft, damp cloth. Use a mild soap solution if necessary. Do not use cleaners or polishes containing strong solvents or acidic solutions.

These chemicals may stain and discolor the instrument panel and console.

Cleaning the Exterior

CAUTION

It is important that your vehicle be kept clean and free from dirt. Failure to keep your vehicle clean may result in fading of the paint or corrosion to various parts of the vehicle body.

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APPEARANCE CARE

Washing

WARNING

• Never attempt to wash and wax your vehicle with the engine running.

• When cleaning the underside of the body and fender, where there may be sharp-edged parts, you should wear gloves and a long-sleeved shirt to protect your hands and arms from being cut.

• After washing your vehicle, carefully test the brakes before driving to make sure they have maintained their normal effectiveness.

When washing the vehicle, follow the instructions below:

1) Flush the underside of body and wheel housings with pressurized water to remove mud and debris. Use plenty of water.

CAUTION

• When washing the vehicle, avoid directing steam or hot water of more than 80°C (176°F) on plastic parts.

• To avoid damaging engine components, do not use pressurized water in the engine compartment.

2) Rinse the body to loosen the dirt.

Remove dirt and mud from the body exterior with running water. You may use a soft sponge or brush. Do not use hard materials which can scratch the paint or plastic. Remember that the headlight covers or lenses are made of plastic in many cases.

CAUTION

To avoid damage to the paint or plastic surface, do not wipe the dirt off without ample water. Be sure to follow above procedure.

3) Wash the entire exterior with a mild detergent or car wash soap using a sponge or soft cloth. The sponge or cloth should be frequently soaked in the soap solution.

CAUTION

When using a commercial car wash product, observe the cautions specified by the manufacturer. Never use strong household detergents or soaps.

4) Once the dirt has been completely removed, rinse off the detergent with running water.

5) After rinsing, wipe off the vehicle body with a wet chamois or cloth and allow it to dry in the shade.

6) Check carefully for damage to painted surfaces. If there is any damage,

“touch-up” the damage following the procedure below:

1. Clean all damaged spots and allow them to dry.

2. Stir the paint and “touch-up” the damaged spots lightly using a small brush.

3. Allow the paint to dry completely.

Waxing

60B211S

After washing the vehicle, waxing and polishing are recommended to further protect and beautify the paint.

• Only use waxes and polishes of good quality.

• When using waxes and polishes, observe the precautions specified by the manufacturers.

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MEMO

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54G072

GENERAL INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATION

Identification Numbers ………………………………………………. 12-1

Safety Certification Label …………………………………………… 12-2

Emission Compliance Label (for U.S.A.) ……………………… 12-2

Warranties …………………………………………………………………. 12-2

On-Board Vehicle Computers and Event Data

Recorders …………………………………………………………………. 12-3

Reporting Safety Defects …………………………………………… 12-4

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Identification Numbers

Vehicle Identification Number

EXAMPLE

(for some vehicles)

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) may be found in the two locations shown in the above illustrations. This number is used to register the vehicle. It is also used to assist your dealer when ordering parts or referring to special service information.

Engine Serial Number

60G152

66J160

The engine serial number is stamped on the cylinder block as shown in the above illustration.

64J197

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Safety Certification Label: 6

Emission Compliance Label (For U.S.A.): 1, 2

Warranties: NO

GENERAL INFORMATION

Safety Certification Label Emission Compliance Label

(for U.S.A.)

52D059

This label contains important safetyrelated information about your vehicle. The label is located on the driver’s door lock pillar.

60A412

The EPA emission compliance label is located under the hood. It provides much of the information needed to perform an engine tune-up on your vehicle.

Warranties

The warranties covering your vehicle are explained in a separate New Vehicle Warranty Information booklet given to you at the time of sale. Please read this booklet carefully so you can understand your rights and responsibilities.

For U.S.A.

The following warranties are provided with your vehicle:

• New Vehicle Limited Warranty

• Limited Warranty For SUZUKI Parts or

Accessories

• Emission Components Defect Warranty

• Emission Performance Warranty

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Reporting Safety Defects: NO

GENERAL INFORMATION

On-Board Vehicle Computers and Event Data Recorders

Your vehicle is equipped with on-board computer systems which monitor and control several aspects of vehicle performance, including the following:

• Emission-related components and engine parameters such as engine speed and throttle position are monitored to provide emissions control and to provide optimum fuel economy. Your vehicle also has an onboard diagnostic system which monitors and records information about emission-related malfunctions.

• Signals from various sensors are monitored to provide air bag deployment.

• If your vehicle is equipped with antilock brakes, conditions such as vehicle speed and brake performance are monitored, so that the

ABS system can provide effective antilock braking. If your vehicle has an Electronic Stability Program

(ESP

®

) system, conditions such as yaw rate, lateral acceleration, and brake fluid pressure are monitored, so that the ESP

®

system can help the driver control the vehicle in difficult driving situations.

Some information may be stored by the on-board computers during normal operation of the vehicle. This stored information can assist technicians in repairing the vehicle when malfunctions occur. Other information is stored only in the event of crash, by computer systems that are commonly called

Event Data Recorders (EDRs).

In a crash event, EDRs such as the

Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) in your vehicle may record information about the condition of the vehicle and how it was operated, such as data related to airbag readiness, airbag performance, safety belt usage, and the severity of the collision. These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur and lead to the designing of safer vehicles. The

SDM in your vehicle does not collect or store personal information.

To read the stored information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or storage device is required. SUZUKI will not access information about a crash event or share it with others other than with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee, in response to an official request from the police or similar government office, as part of SUZUKI’s defense of litigation through the discovery process, or as required by law.

In addition, once SUZUKI collects or receives data, SUZUKI may use the data for research conducted by

SUZUKI, make the data available for outside research if need is shown and confidentiality is assured, or make summary data which does not identify specific vehicles available for outside research.

Others, such as law enforcement personnel, may have access to the special equipment that can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or storage device.

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Reporting Safety Defects

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the

National Highway Traffic Safety

Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying American Suzuki Motor Corp.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However,

NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or American Suzuki Motor

Corp.

To contact NHTSA, you may call the

Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-

888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, D.C.

20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.

To contact American Suzuki, owners in the continental United States can call toll-free 1-800-934-0934, or write to:

American Suzuki Motor Corporation

Automotive Customer Relations

3251 East Imperial Highway

Brea, CA 92821-6795

For owners outside the continental

United States, please refer to the distributor’s address listed in your Warranty Information booklet.

For vehicles registered for use and principally operated in Canada please contact Suzuki Canada Inc. at 1-905-

889-2677 extension 2254 or write to:

Suzuki Canada Inc.

Customer Relations

100 East Beaver Creek Road

Richmond Hill, On

L4B 1J6

GENERAL INFORMATION

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GENERAL INFORMATION

MEMO

12-5

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Fuses and Protected Circuits: 7

FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS

FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS

MAIN FUSE

BOX

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

No.

(1)

(2)

(3)

COLOR (AMPS)

BLUE (15)

YELLOW (20)

BLUE (15)

YELLOW (20)

CLEAR (25)

BLUE (15)

YELLOW (20)

(8)

(9)

YELLOW (20)

GREEN (40)

(10) PINK (30)

CPRSR

O2 HTR

THR MOT

AT

RR DEF

HORN

FR FOG

MRR HTR

FR BLW

ABS 2

FUSES

PROTECTED CIRCUIT

A/C compressor fuse

O2 sensor heater fuse

Throttle motor fuse

Automatic transmission fuse

Rear defogger fuse

Horn fuse

Front fog light fuse

Mirror heater fuse

Front blower motor fuse

ABS actuator fuse

64J157

In engine compartment

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FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS

MAIN FUSE

BOX

No.

COLOR (AMPS)

(11) RED (50)

(12) YELLOW (20)

(13) –

(14) RED (10)

(15) RED (10)

(16) RED (10)

(17) GREEN (40)

(18) GREEN (40)

(19) BLUE (15)

(20) BLUE (15)

ABS 1

FI

–

H/L L

H/L R

H/L

ST MTR

IGN

H/L LO L

H/L LO R

FUSES

PROTECTED CIRCUIT

ABS actuator fuse

Main fuse

Blank

Head light high beam fuse, left

Head light high beam fuse, right

Head light fuse

Starter motor fuse

Ignition fuse

Head light low beam fuse, left

Head light low beam fuse, right

In engine compartment

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FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS

(J) (I) (H) (G) (F) (E) (D) (C) (B) (A)

(U) (T) (S) (R) (Q) (P) (O) (N) (M) (L) (K)

(W) (V)

(A) BLUE (15)

(B) –

(C) BLUE (15)

(D) RED (10)

(E) BLUE (15)

(F) YELLOW (20)

(G) BLUE (15)

(H) RED (10)

(I) RED (10)

(J) BLUE (15)

(K) –

(L) BLUE (15)

FUSES IN FUSE BOX

STOP

–

ACC 3

Stop lamp fuse

Blank

Accessory socket fuse

CRUISE

ACC 2

WIP

IG2 SIG

Cruise control fuse

Cigar or Accessory socket fuse

Wiper fuse

Ignition signal & Seat heater fuse

BACK

ABS/ESP

A/B

–

HAZ

Back lamp fuse

ABS or ESP controller fuse

Air bag fuse

Blank

Hazard light fuse

(M) RED (7.5)

(N) YELLOW (20)

(O) CLEAR (25)

(P) BLUE (15)

(Q) RED (10)

(R) YELLOW (20)

(S) BLUE (15)

(T) RED (10)

(U) YELLOW (20)

(V) YELLOW (20)

(W) PINK (30)

64J158

FUSES IN FUSE BOX

ST SIG

RR BLOW

S/R

Starter signal fuse

Blank

Sun roof motor fuse

DOME

TAIL

D/L

ACC

Dome lamp fuse

Tail light fuse

Door lock actuator fuse

Radio, Remote door mirror fuse

METER

IG COIL

P/W T

P/W

Meter fuse

Ignition coil fuse

Power window fuse

Power window fuse

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MEMO

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Specifications: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11

SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

NOTE:

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

ITEM: Dimensions

Overall length

Overall width

Overall height

Wheelbase

Tread

Minimum running ground clearance

4WD: 4-wheel drive

2WD: 2-wheel drive

UNIT: mm (in.)

4WD

2WD front rear

4WD

2WD

4470 (176.0)

1810 (71.3)

1695 (66.7)

1683 (66.3)

2640 (103.9)

1540 (60.6)

1560 (61.4)

200 (7.9)

188 (7.4)

ITEM: Weight

Gross axle weight rating

Gross vehicle weight rating

Vehicle capacity weight

ITEM: Engine

Type

Number of cylinders

Bore

Stroke

Piston displacement

Compression ratio

M/T: Manual transmission

A/T: Automatic transmission

See the safety certification label and the tire information label which are located on the driver’s door lock pillar.

H27A (24V DOHC)

6

88.0 mm (3.46 in.)

75.0 mm (2.95 in.)

2736 cm

3

(167.1 cu.in, 2736 cc)

9.5 : 1

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Specifications: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11

SPECIFICATIONS

ITEM: Electrical

Ignition timing

Standard spark plug

Battery

Fuses

ITEM: Lights

Headlight

Front fog light

Turn signal light

Parking light

Brake/tail light

License plate light

Reversing light

High mount stop light

Door illumination light

Dome light

Luggage compartment light

Low beam

High beam

Halogen front rear

Spot light

Center light

Rear light

5° B.T.D.C.

DENSO SK20PR11 or NGK IFR6J11 (highly recommended)

12V GP24

See “INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE” and “FUSES AND PRO-

TECTED CIRCUITS” sections

WATTAGE

12V 55W

12V 60W

12V 55W

12V 21W

12V 21W

12V 5W

12V 21/5W

12V 5W

12V 21W

12V 5W

12V 5W

12V 8W

12V 10W

12V 10W

12V 5W

BULB No.

H7

HB3

H11

WY21W

WY21W

WY5W

7443

W5W

7440

W5W

–

–

–

–

W5W

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Specifications: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11

SPECIFICATIONS

ITEM: Wheel

Tire size, front and rear

Tire pressure

P225/70R16, P225/65R17

For the specified tire pressure, see the Tire Information Label located on the driver’s door lock pillar.

ITEM: Steering

Toe-in

Camber angle

Caster angle

ITEM: Capacities (approx.)

Coolant

Fuel tank

Engine oil (replaced with filter)

Transmission oil

Differential gear oil

Transfer gear box oil

Extension case oil front rear front rear front

0 ± 2 mm (0 ± 0.08 in.)

6 ± 2 mm (0.24 ± 0.08 in.)

0° 00’

–1° 15’ ± 30’

2° 30’

M/T

A/T front rear

2WD

4WD with a transfer switch without a transfer switch

8.2 L (17.3 US pt)

66 L (17.4 US gal)

4.8 L (10.1 US pt)

1.9 L (4.0 US pt)

2.5 L (5.2 US pt) (when drained)

0.95 L (2.0 US pt)

0.9 L (1.9 US pt)

0.8 L (1.7 US pt)

1.5 L (3.2 US pt)

1.6 L (3.4 US pt)

0.47 L (1.0 US pt)

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SPECIFICATIONS

MEMO

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INDEX

INDEX

Symbols

“AIR BAG” Light …………………………………………………………4-8

“CRUISE” Indicator Light ……………………………………………4-9

“ESP OFF” Indicator Light …………………………………… 4-6

,

6-20

“ESP OFF” Switch ………………………………………………………4-16

“ESP” (Electronic Stability Program) Warning Light …….4-6

“ESP” Warning Light …………………………………………………..6-20

“PASS AIR BAG OFF” Indicator …………………………………..4-14

“SET” Indicator Light ………………………………………………….4-9

Numerics

5-Speed Automatic Transmission ………………………………..6-5

A

A/T Selector Position Indicator ……………………………………4-11

Accelerator Pedal ……………………………………………………….5-2

Accessory Socket ……………………………………………………….5-16

Adding Engine Coolant ……………………………………………….9-17

Adjusting Seat Position ………………………………………………2-18

Adjusting Seatbacks …………………………………………………..2-18

Air Cleaner …………………………………………………………………9-20

Air Conditioning System ……………………………………………..9-47

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ……………………………………6-16

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ……………..4-5

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) …………………………………6-19

Armrest ………………………………………………………………………5-7

Assist Grips ……………………………………………………………….5-10

Audio Systems ……………………………………………………………4-29

Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning System

(Climate Control) ………………………………………………………..4-25

Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ……………………………. 2-22

Automatic Transmission Fluid …………………………………… 9-15

Auto-On Headlight System ………………………………………… 3-6

B

Basic Operations ………………………………………………………. 4-32

Battery ………………………………………………………………………. 9-35

Brake Assist System …………………………………………………. 6-16

Brake Fluid ……………………………………………………………….. 9-21

Brake Pedal …………………………………………………………5-2

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9-22

Brake System Warning Light ……………………………………… 4-5

Brakes ………………………………………………………………………. 9-21

Braking ……………………………………………………………………… 6-15

Break-In …………………………………………………………………….. 6-25

Brightness Control ……………………………………………………. 4-11

Bulb Replacement ……………………………………………………… 9-39

C

Catalytic Converter ……………………………………………………. 6-25

Changing Engine Oil and Filter ………………………………….. 9-11

Changing Wheels ………………………………………………………. 9-29

Charging Light ………………………………………………………….. 4-7

Child Lock System …………………………………………………….. 2-13

Child Restraint Systems …………………………………………….. 2-27

Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray ……………………………………. 5-17

Clock ………………………………………………………………………… 4-17

Clutch Pedal ………………………………………………………..5-2

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9-24

Coat Hooks ……………………………………………………………….. 5-11

Corrosion Prevention ………………………………………………… 11-1

Cruise Control …………………………………………………………… 3-10 15

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Cup Holder and Storage Bin ………………………………………..5-14

D

Daily Inspection Checklist …………………………………………..6-2

Daytime Running Light (D.R.L.) Indicator Light ……………4-10

Daytime Running Light (D.R.L.) System ……………………….3-7

Door Locks …………………………………………………………………2-2

Drive Belt ……………………………………………………………………9-9

Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light ……………………………….4-7

E

Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) ……………………………6-18

Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ……………………………2-22

Emission Compliance Label (for U.S.A.) ………………………12-2

Engine Block Heater ……………………………………………………6-4

Engine Coolant …………………………………………………………..9-17

Engine Coolant Level Check ……………………………………….9-17

Engine Coolant Replacement ………………………………………9-18

Engine Hood ………………………………………………………………5-13

Engine Oil and Filter ……………………………………………………9-9

Engine Serial Number …………………………………………………12-1

Exhaust Gas Warning …………………………………………………6-1

F

Fluid Level Check ……………………………………………………….9-15

Folding Rear Seats ……………………………………………………..5-4

Folding Seats ……………………………………………………………..5-4

Frame Hooks ………………………………………………………………5-17

Front Air Bags …………………………………………………………….2-39

Front Fog Light Switch ……………………………………………….4-16

Front Passenger’s Seat Belt Reminder Light ……………….4-3

Front Seat Back Pocket ………………………………………………5-19

Front Seat Heater ………………………………………………………..5-9

Fuel Consumption and Driving Range …………………………4-18

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Fuel Filler Cap …………………………………………………………… 5-3

Fuel Gauge ……………………………………………………………….. 4-13

Fuel Pump Labeling …………………………………………………… 1-1

Fuel Recommendation ………………………………………………. 1-1

Fuse under the Dash Board ……………………………………….. 9-37

Fuses ………………………………………………………………………… 9-35

FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS ………………………….. 13-1

G

Gasoline Containing MTBE ………………………………………… 1-1

Gasoline/Ethanol blends ……………………………………………. 1-1

Gasoline/Methanol blends …………………………………………. 1-1

Gear Oil …………………………………………………………………….. 9-13

Gear Oil Level Check …………………………………………………. 9-14

Gear Oil Replacement ………………………………………………… 9-15

Gearshift Lever ………………………………………………………….. 5-2

GLOSSARY OF TIRE TERMINOLOGY …………………………. 9-32

Glove Box …………………………………………………………………. 4-17

H

Hazard Warning Switch ……………………………………………… 4-15

Head Restraints …………………………………………………………. 2-19

Headlight Aiming ………………………………………………………. 9-38

Heating and Air Conditioning System ………………………… 4-20

Heating System …………………………………………………………. 4-22

High Beam Indicator Light …………………………………………. 4-10

HomeLink® ……………………………………………………………….. 5-25

Horn ………………………………………………………………………….. 3-12

I

Identification Numbers ………………………………………………. 12-1

If the Engine is Flooded …………………………………………….. 10-5

If the Engine Overheats ……………………………………………… 10-5

If the Starter Does Not Operate ………………………………….. 10-4

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If You Can Not Shift Automatic Transmission Gearshift

Lever Out of “P” (PARK) ……………………………………………..10-6

If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck …………………………………………..7-4

Ignition Key Reminder ………………………………………………..2-1

Ignition Switch ……………………………………………………………3-1

Illumination Indicator Light …………………………………………4-10

Important Vehicle Design Features To Know ……………….7-1

Improving Fuel Economy …………………………………………….6-26

Information Display …………………………………………………….4-17

Inside Rearview Mirror ………………………………………………..2-16

Installation with Lap-Shoulder Seat Belts

(Child Restraint with No Top Strap) ……………………………..2-29

Installation with the LATCH System …………………………….2-31

Installation-Child Restraint with Top Strap …………………..2-34

Instrument Cluster ………………………………………………………4-2

Instrument Panel ………………………………………………………..4-1

Interior Light Switch ……………………………………………………5-7

J

Jacking Instructions ……………………………………………………10-1

Jump Starting Instructions ………………………………………….10-3

K

Keyless Entry System Transmitter (Type B) …………………2-10

Keyless Start System Indicator Light …………………………..4-9

Keyless Start System Remote Controller (Type A) ……….2-3

Keyless Start System Remote Controller/

Keyless Entry System Transmitter ………………………………2-3

Keys …………………………………………………………………………..2-1

L

Lap-Shoulder Belt ……………………………………………………….2-22

Lighting Operation ……………………………………………………..3-6

Lighting/Turn Signal Control Lever ……………………………..3-5

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Lights “On” reminder ………………………………………………… 3-7

Listening to a CD ………………………………………………………. 4-36

Listening to a CD from an External CD Changer

(Option) …………………………………………………………………….. 4-47

Listening to a XM Satellite Radio (Option) ………………….. 4-44

Listening to Audio for AUX (Option) …………………………… 4-46

Listening to the Radio ……………………………………………….. 4-34

Low Fuel Warning Light …………………………………………….. 4-9

Low Tire Pressure Warning Light ………………………….4-3

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6-21

Luggage Compartment Cover ……………………………………. 5-20

Luggage Compartment Light ……………………………………… 5-9

Luggage Restraint Loops …………………………………………… 5-19

M

Maintenance Recommended under Severe Driving

Conditions ………………………………………………………………… 9-7

Maintenance Schedule ………………………………………………. 9-2

Malfunction Indicator Light ………………………………………… 4-8

Manual Transmission ………………………………………………… 6-7

Mirrors ………………………………………………………………………. 2-16

N

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

(NHTSA) ……………………………………………………………………. 12-4

O

Odometer ………………………………………………………………….. 4-11

Off-Road Driving ……………………………………………………….. 7-4

Oil Level Check …………………………………………………………. 9-10

Oil Pressure Light ……………………………………………………… 4-7

On-Board Vehicle Computers and Event Data

Recorders …………………………………………………………………. 12-3

On-Pavement Driving ………………………………………………… 7-2

Open Door Warning Light ………………………………………….. 4-9

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Outside Rearview Mirrors ……………………………………………2-17

Overhead Console Box ……………………………………………….5-15

P

Parking Brake Lever ……………………………………………. 5-1

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9-23

Pedals ………………………………………………………………………..5-1

Periodic Maintenance Schedule …………………………………..9-3

Power Assisted Brakes ……………………………………………….6-16

Power Door Locking System ……………………………………….2-2

Power Mirror Control …………………………………………………..2-17

Power Steering …………………………………………………………..9-24

Power Steering Fluid …………………………………………………..9-24

Power Window Controls ……………………………………………..2-14

R

Radio Antenna ……………………………………………………………4-36

Rear Door …………………………………………………………………..2-14

Rear Window Defroster and Outside Rearview Mirrors

Defroster Switch …………………………………………………………4-15

Rear Window Wiper/Washer Switch …………………………….3-9

Refill with Oil and Check for Leaks ………………………………9-12

Remote Audio Controls ………………………………………………3-12

,

……………………………………………………………………………………4-50

Replace the Oil Filter …………………………………………………..9-11

Replacing Tires and/or Wheels ……………………………………6-24

Reporting Safety Defects …………………………………………….12-4

Roof Rails or Roof Rack Anchors ………………………………..5-23

S

Safety Certification Label ……………………………………………12-2

Seat Adjustment …………………………………………………………2-17

Seat Belt Extender ………………………………………………………2-35

Seat Belt Inspection ……………………………………………………2-27

Seat Belt Pretensioner System ……………………………………2-36

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Seat Belt Reminder ……………………………………………………. 2-24

Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems ……………………… 2-20

Selection of Coolant ………………………………………………….. 9-17

Shopping Hook …………………………………………………………. 5-19

Shoulder anchor height adjuster ………………………………… 2-26

Side Air Bags and Side Curtain Air Bags ……………………. 2-40

Side Door Locks ………………………………………………………… 2-2

SLIP Indicator Light ……………………………………………..4-6

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6-19

Snow Tires ………………………………………………………………… 9-31

Spare Tire Nut Lock …………………………………………………… 2-1

Spark Plugs ………………………………………………………………. 9-20

SPECIFICATIONS ………………………………………………………. 14-1

Specified Fluid ………………………………………………………….. 9-15

Specified Gear Oil ……………………………………………………… 9-13

Specified Oil ……………………………………………………………… 9-9

Speedometer …………………………………………………………….. 4-11

Spot Light …………………………………………………………………. 5-8

Stability Control System ……………………………………………. 6-18

Starting the Engine ……………………………………………………. 6-2

Steering Wheel ………………………………………………………….. 9-23

Sun Visor ………………………………………………………………….. 5-7

Sunroof …………………………………………………………………….. 5-11

Supplemental Restraint System (air bags) ………………….. 2-37

T

Tachometer ……………………………………………………………….. 4-13

Temperature Gauge …………………………………………………… 4-14

Theft Deterrent Light …………………………………………………. 4-20

Thermometer …………………………………………………………….. 4-18

Tilt Steering Lock Lever …………………………………………….. 3-10

Tire Chains ……………………………………………………………….. 7-5

Tire Changing Tool ……………………………………………………. 5-18

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Tire Inflation Pressure …………………………………………………9-26

Tire Inspection ……………………………………………………………9-27

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) …………………….6-21

Tire Rotation ………………………………………………………………9-29

Tire Sidewall Labeling …………………………………………………9-24

Tire Size ……………………………………………………………………..9-25

Tires …………………………………………………………………………..9-24

Towing a Disabled Vehicle ………………………………………….10-4

Towing Your Vehicle (recreational towing) …………………..8-7

Traction Control System ……………………………………………..6-18

Trailer Towing …………………………………………………………….8-2

Transfer Position Indicator Light …………………………………4-10

Transfer Switch …………………………………………………………..4-17

Tripmeter ……………………………………………………………………4-11

Troubleshooting …………………………………………………………4-54

Turn Signal Indicators …………………………………………………4-10

Turn Signal Operation …………………………………………………3-7

U

Underfloor Bins ………………………………………………………….5-23

Uniform Tire Quality Grading ………………………………………9-28

Using the Transfer Switch …………………………………………..6-7

Using the Transmission ………………………………………………6-5

V

Vehicle Cleaning …………………………………………………………11-3

Vehicle Identification Number ……………………………………..12-1

Vehicle Loading ………………………………………………….. 8-1

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9-33

Vehicle With Keyless Start System ………………………. 3-2

,

6-3

Vehicle Without Keyless Start System …………………………3-1

W

Warning and Indicator Lights ………………………………………4-3

Warranties ………………………………………………………………….12-2

INDEX

Washing ……………………………………………………………………. 11-4

Waxing ……………………………………………………………………… 11-4

Windows …………………………………………………………………… 2-14

Windshield Washer Fluid …………………………………………… 9-19

Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever ………………………….. 3-8

Wiper Blades …………………………………………………………….. 9-44

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MEMO

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