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8C
INSTRUMENTATION / DRIVER INFORMATION 8C-1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION8C- 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cautions in Servicing 8C- 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Symbols and Marks 8C- 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiring Color Symbols 8C- 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Abbreviations 8C- 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Joint Connector 8C- 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse Box and Relay 8C- 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Supply Diagram 8C- 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Combination Meter 8C- 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIAGNOSIS8C- 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer and VSS 8C- 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Meter / Fuel Gauge Unit 8C- 4. . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Coolant Temp. (ECT) Meter and
Sensor 8C- 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Pressure Light 8C- 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake and Parking Brake Warning
Light 8C- 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light Remainder Warning Buzzer 8C- 5. . . . . . . Seat Belt Warning Light (If Equipped) 8C- 5. . .
Ignition Key Remainder Warning
Buzzer (If Equipped) 8C- 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette Lighter and Accessory Socket 8C- 5.
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE8C- 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition (Main) Switch 8C- 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Combination Meter 8C- 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer and VSS 8C- 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Meter / Fuel Gauge Unit 8C- 9. . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Coolant Temp. (ECT) Meter and
Sensor 8C-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Pressure Light 8C-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake and Parking Brake Warning
Light 8C-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition Key Remainder (If Equipped) /
Light Remainder Warning Buzzer 8C-12. . . . . .
Door Switch 8C-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Belt Warning Light (If Equipped) 8C-13. . .
SECTION 8C
INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFORMATION
WARNING:
For vehicles equipped with Supplemental Restraint (Air Bag) System
Service on and around the air bag system components or wiring must be performed only by an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer. Refer to ªAir Bag System Components and Wiring Location Viewº under ªGener-
al Descriptionº in air bag system section in order to confirm whether you are performing service on
or near the air bag system components or wiring. Please observe all WARNINGS and ªService Precau-
tionsº under ªOn-Vehicle Serviceº in air bag system section before performing service on or around
the air bag system components or wiring. Failure to follow WARNINGS could result in unintentional
activation of the system or could render the system inoperative. Either of these two conditions may
result in severe injury.
Technical service work must be started at least 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
ªLOCKº position and the negative cable is disconnected from the battery. Otherwise, the system may
be activated by reserve energy in the Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM).
CONTENTS
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1. Tachometer
2. Speedometer
3. Fuel level meter
4. Water temperature meter
5. Turn signal pilot light (LH)
6. 4WD indicator (if equipped)
7. ABS warning light (if equipped)
8. Immobilizer warning light (if equipped)
9. CHECK ENGINE light
10. Turn signal pilot light (RH)11. AIR BAG warning light (if equipped)
12. O / D OFF light (A / T vehicle only)
13. Fasten seat belt light (if equipped)
14. High beam light
15. Oil pressure warning light
16. Charge warning light
17. Brake and parking brake warning light
18. POWER indicator light (A / T vehicle only)
19. Shift position indicator (A / T vehicle, if equipped)or
CHECK
ENGINEor
ABS
8C-2 INSTRUMENTATION / DRIVER INFORMATION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
CAUTIONS IN SERVICING
Refer to Section 8.
SYMBOLS AND MARKS
Refer to Section 8.
WIRING COLOR SYMBOLS
Refer to Section 8.
ABBREVIATIONS
Refer to Section 8.
JOINT CONNECTOR
Refer to Section 8.
FUSE BOX AND RELAY
Refer to Section 8.
POWER SUPPLY DIAGRAM
Refer to Section 8.
COMBINATION METER
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DIAGNOSIS
NOTE:
Fuse name (ª º) in the table below is shown on the fuse box cover (Hard Top Model) or the junction box
(Canvas Top Model).
SPEEDOMETER AND VSS
TroublePossible CauseCorrection
Speedometer shows no
operationªIG / METERº fuse blown (Hard Top
Model)
ªIGº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)
VSS faulty
Printed plate in combination meter
faulty
Speedometer faulty
Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace VSS
Replace printed plate
Replace speedometer
Repair
FUEL METER / FUEL GAUGE UNIT
TroublePossible CauseCorrection
Fuel meter shows no
operationªIG / METERº fuse blown (Hard Top
Model)
ªIGº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)
Fuel gauge unit faulty
Printed plate in combination meter
faulty
Fuel meter faulty
Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace fuel gauge unit
Replace printed plate
Replace fuel meter
Repair
ENGINE COOLANT TEMP. (ECT) METER AND SENSOR
TroublePossible CauseCorrection
Engine coolant temp.
meter shows no operationªIG / METERº fuse blown (Hard Top
Model)
ªIGº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)
ECT meter faulty
Printed plate in combination meter
faulty
ECT sensor faulty
Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace ECT meter
Replace printed plate
Replace ECT sensor
Repair
OIL PRESSURE LIGHT
TroublePossible CauseCorrection
Oil pressure warning light
does not light upBulb in combination meter blown
ªIG / METERº fuse blown (Hard Top
Model)
ªIGº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)
Printed plate in combination meter
faulty
Oil pressure switch faulty
Wiring or grounding faultyReplace bulb
Replace fuse to check for short
Replace printed plate
Replace oil pressure switch
Repair
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BRAKE AND PARKING BRAKE WARNING LIGHT
TroublePossible CauseCorrection
Brake warning light does
not light upBulb in combination meter blown
ªIG / METERº fuse blown (Hard Top
Model)
ªIGº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)
Printed plate in combination meter
faulty
Parking brake switch faulty
Brake fluid level switch faulty
Wiring or grounding faultyReplace bulb
Replace fuse to check for short
Replace printed plate
Replace parking brake switch
Replace brake fluid level switch
Repair
LIGHT REMAINDER WARNING BUZZER
TroublePossible CauseCorrection
Light remainder warning
buzzer shows no
soundingªTAILº fuse blown
Buzzer faulty
Wiring or grounding faulty
Driver side door switch faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace buzzer
Repair
Replace door switch
SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT (IF EQUIPPED)
TroublePossible CauseCorrection
Seat belt warning light
does not light upBulb in combination meter blown
ªIG / METERº fuse blown (Hard Top
Model)
ªIGº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)
Seat belt switch faulty
Wiring or grounding faultyReplace bulb
Replace fuse to check for short
Replace seat belt switch
Repair
IGNITION KEY REMAINDER WARNING BUZZER (IF EQUIPPED)
TroublePossible CauseCorrection
Ignition key remainder
warning buzzer shows no
soundingªDOMEº fuse blown (Hard Top Model)
ªDOMº fuse blown (Canvas Top
Model)
Buzzer faulty
Wiring or grounding faulty
Driver side door switch faulty
Ignition key switch faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace buzzer
Repair
Replace door switch
Replace ignition key switch
CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND ACCESSORY SOCKET
TroublePossible CauseCorrection
Cigarette lighter /
accessory socket shows
no operationªCIGARº fuse blown (Hard Top Model)
ªCIGº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)
Ignition switch faulty
Cigarette lighter / accessory socket
faulty
Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace ignition switch
Replace cigarette lighter / accessory
socket
Repair
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BRAKE AND PARKING BRAKE WARNING
LIGHT
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH
INSPECTION
Check switch (1) for continuity.
If check result is not as specified, replace switch (reservoir).
OFF position (float up)
No continuity
ON position (float down)Continuity
PARKING BRAKE SWITCH
INSPECTION
Check switch (1) for continuity.
If check result is not as specified, replace switch.
OFF position
(parking brake lever released)
No continuity
ON position
(parking brake lever pulled up)Continuity
IGNITION KEY REMAINDER (IF EQUIPPED) /
LIGHT REMAINDER WARNING BUZZER
REMOVAL
1) Remove combination meter (1). Refer to COMBINATION ME-
TER in this section.
2) Remove buzzer unit (2) from combination meter.
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure for installation.
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ON OFF
buckle out
buckle in
A
DOOR SWITCH
INSPECTION
Remove door switch (1) from body and check switch for continuity.
If found defective, replace switch.
OFF position
(Door closed)
No continuity
ON position
(Door open)Continuity
SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT (IF EQUIPPED)
SEAT BELT BUCKLE SWITCH
INSPECTION
Check for continuity between seat belt buckle switch terminal A and
B at following condition.
Buckle out (seat belt not fastened): Continuity
Buckle in (seat belt fastened): No Continuity
If seat belt buckle switch does not follow the above condition, re-
place seat belt buckle switch.
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WINDOWS, MIRRORS, SECURITY AND LOCKS 8D-7
POWER DOOR LOCK AND KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF KEYLESS ENTRY IS
EQUIPPED)
TroublePossible causeCorrection
All power doors are not
locked / unlocked by
both driver side door key
switch and power door
lock switch. But all
power doors are locked /
unlocked by keyless
entry transmitter
All power doors are not
locked / unlocked by
driver side door key
switch, power door lock
switch and keyless entry
transmitter
When power doors are
locked / unlocked by
keyless entry
transmitter, hazard
warning lights do not
flashªDOOR LOCKº fuse blown
Power door lock and keyless entry system
faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Refer to SYSTEM INSPECTION
of POWER DOOR LOCK AND
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
(IF KEYLESS ENTRY IS
EQUIPPED) in this section
All power doors are not
locked / unlocked by only
power door lock switchPower door lock switch faulty
Wiring or grounding faultyReplace switch
Repair
All power doors are not
locked / unlocked by only
driver side door key
switchDriver side door key switch faulty
Wiring or grounding faultyReplace switch
Repair
All power doors are not
locked / unlocked by only
keyless entry transmitterCode registration error
Transmitter battery dead
Transmitter faulty
Power door lock and keyless entry system
faultyRegister code
Replace battery
Replace transmitter
Refer to SYSTEM INSPECTION
of POWER DOOR LOCK AND
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
(IF KEYLESS ENTRY IS
EQUIPPED) in this section
Although any door is
opened within 30 seconds
after power door(s)
unlocked by keyless entry
transmitter, all power
doors are locked again
automaticallyDoor switch faulty
Wiring harness connected to door switch
brakesReplace switch
Repair
Only one power door is not
locked / unlockedWiring or coupler faulty
Actuator (door lock motor) faultyRepair
Replace actuator
Operation distance of
keyless entry is unstableTransmitter battery dead
Transmitter faultyReplace battery
Replace transmitter
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POWER DOOR LOCK AND KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF KEYLESS ENTRY IS
EQUIPPED)
SYSTEM INSPECTION
STEPACTIONYESNO
1Check power door lock operation referring to its
INSPECTION in this section.
Is this operation OK?Go to Step 2.Go to Step 3.
2Check keyless entry operation referring to its
INSPECTION in this section.
Is this operation OK?Go to Step 4.Go to Step 6.
3Check keyless entry operation referring to its
INSPECTION in this section.
Is this operation OK?Go to Step 5.Go to Step 7.
4Check hazard warning lights operation referring to
its INSPECTION in this section.
Is this operation OK?This system is OK.Go to Step 10.
5Check door lock key and power door lock switch
circuit referring to its INSPECTION in this section.
Is this circuit OK?Replace controller and
recheck.
And go to Step 4.Repair circuit referring
to WIRING DIAGRAM
MANUAL and recheck.
And go to Step 4.
6Check ignition switch and door switch circuit
referring to its INSPECTION in this section.
Is this circuit OK?Replace controller and
recheck.
And go to Step 4.Repair circuit referring
to WIRING DIAGRAM
MANUAL and recheck.
And go to Step 4.
7Check power door lock actuator circuit referring to
its INSPECTION in this section.
Is this circuit OK?Go to Step 8.Repair circuit referring
to WIRING DIAGRAM
MANUAL and recheck.
If OK, go to Step 4.
If not OK, go to next
Step 8.
8Check power supply and grounding circuit
referring to its INSPECTION in this section.
Is this circuit OK?Go to Step 9.Repair circuit referring
to WIRING DIAGRAM
MANUAL and recheck.
If OK, go to Step 4.
If not OK, go to next
Step 9.
91) Check door lock key and power door lock
switch circuit referring to its INSPECTION in
this section.
2) Check ignition switch and door switch circuit
referring to its INSPECTION in this section.
Are these circuits OK?Replace controller and
recheck.
And go to Step 4.Repair circuit referring
to WIRING DIAGRAM
MANUAL and recheck.
And go to Step 4.