2005 SUZUKI MARUTI Owners Manual

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or (6). To restore normal operation, release
the lock switch by pushing again.
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You should always lock the passen-
ger’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 chil-
dren alone in a parked vehicle.
Unattended children could use the
electric window switches and get
trapped by the window.MirrorsInside Rearview Mirror
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selector set to the day position.

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.You can adjust the outside rearview mirrors
by hand with the knob (1) located on the
driver’s or front passenger’s door panel (If
equipped).
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Outside Rearview MirrorsTYPE-1
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TYPE-2 Electric Mirrors (if equipped)The switch to control the electric 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: For Type 1 mirrors you can adjust the
inside rearview mirror by hand so as to
see the rear of your vehicle in the mirror.
For Type 2 mirrors 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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NOTE:
The defogger will work only when the
engine is running.
The defogger will automatically turn off
after the defogger remains on for 15 min-
utes to prevent discharging of the battery.Front SeatsSeat Adjustment
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Never attempt to adjust the driver’s
seat or seatback while driving. The
seat or seatback could move unex-
pectedly, causing loss of control.
Make sure that the driver’s seat and
seatback are properly adjusted before
you start driving.
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Heated Rear Window Switch (if
equipped)
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EXAMPLE
An indicator light will be lit when the defog-
ger is on. The defogger will work only when
the engine is running. To turn off the
defogger, push the switch again.
CAUTION
The heated rear window (if equipped)
use a large amount of electricity. Be
sure to turn off after the window has
become clear. When the rear window is misted, push this
switch (1) to clear the window.
Adjusting Seat PositionThe 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 for-
ward and rearward to ensure that it is
securely latched.
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EXAMPLE
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.
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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.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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Never drive the vehicle with the
head restraints removed.
Do not attempt to adjust the head
restraint while driving.
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To adjust the seatback angle of front seats,
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.Adjustable Head Restraints
(if equipped)Head restraints are designed to help reduce
the risk of neck injuries in the case of an
accident.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to recline the seatback
to provide enough overhead clearance to
remove the head restraint.
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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.
EXAMPLE
Seat Height Adjuster (if equipped)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 pull-
ing up or down the adjuster lever.Adjusting Seatbacks
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All seatbacks should always be in an
upright position when driving, or seat
belt effectiveness may be reduced.
Seat belts are designed to offer maxi-
mum protection when seatbacks are in
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Rear SeatsAdjustable Head Restraints
(if equipped)
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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 lock lever. If a head restraint
is required to be removed (for cleaning,
replacement, etc.), push in the lock lever
and pull the head restraint all the way out.
When installing a child restraint system,
raise the head restraint to the most upper
position.
Folding Rear Seats (if equipped)The rear seat(s) of your vehicle can be
folded forward to provide additional cargo
space.
To fold the rear seats forward:
1) Hook the webbing and the latch plate of
the outboard lap-shoulder belts in the
belt hangers.
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CAUTION
When you move a seatback, make
sure both the latch plate and the
belt webbing are hooked in the seat
belt hangers so the seat belts are
not caught by the seatback, seat
hinge, or seat latch. This helps pre-
vent damage to the belt system.
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To raise the front head restraint, pull
upward on the restraint until it clicks. To
lower the restraint, push down on the
restraint while holding in the lock lever. If
a head restraint must be removed (for
cleaning, replacement, etc.), push in the
lock lever and pull the head restraint all the
way out.
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EXAMPLE

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NOTICE
After folding the rear seatback for-
ward, do not allow any foreign mate-
rial to enter the lock opening. This
may cause damage to the inside of
the lock and prevent the seatback
from being locked securely.
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If you need to carry cargo in the pas-
senger compartment with the rear seat
back folded forward, be sure to secure
the cargo or it may be thrown about,
causing injury. Never pile cargo higher
than the seatbacks.
To return the seat to the normal position,
follow the procedure below.
When returning the rear seatback to
the normal position, be careful that
your finger is not caught between the
lock and the striker.
When returning the rear seatback to
the normal position, make sure that
there is nothing around the striker.
Any foreign materials prevent the
seatback from being locked securely.
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Raise the seatback until it locks into place.
After returning the seat, try moving the
seatback to make sure they are securely
latched.
Do not put your hand into the rear
seatback lock opening, or your finger
may get caught and be injured.
When returning the rear seatback to
the normal position, do not allow
any foreign material to enter the
lock opening. This may prevent the
seatback from being locked
securely.
NOTICE
EXAMPLE
When you hook the belt webbing
and latch plate into the seat belt
hanger, make sure the latch plate is
on the obverse side of the belt web-
bing as shown in the illustration.
Make sure the belt webbing is not
twisted.
CAUTION
2) Lower the adjustable head restraint fully.
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3) For the split seat (if equipped), pull the
release lever on the top of each split
seat, and fold the seatbacks forward.
For the bench seat, pull the both release
levers on the top of the bench seat
together, and fold the seatback forward.EXAMPLEV VV V
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An air bag supplements, or adds to,
the frontal crash protection offered by
seat belts. The driver and all pas-
sengers 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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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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NOTICE
When returning the rear seatback to
the normal position, be sure to
handle it carefully by hand to avoid
any damage to the lock itself. Do
not push it by using some material
or by applying excessive force.
As the lock is designed exclusively
for securing the rear seatback, do
not use it for any other purpose.
Incorrect use of it may cause
damage to the inside of the lock
and prevent the seatback from being
locked securely.Seat Belts and Child Restraint
Systems
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Wear Your Seat Belts at All Times.
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Seat belts should never be worn
with the straps twisted and should
be adjusted as tightly as is com-
fortable to provide the protection for
which they have been designed. A
slack belt will provide less pro-
tection than one which is snug.
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.
Pregnant women should use seat
belts, although specific recommen-
dations about driving should be
made by the woman’s medical advi-
sor. Remember that the lap portion
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of the belt should be worn as low
as possible across the hips, as
shown in the diagram.
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.
Infants and small children shouldnever be transported unless they are
properly restrained. Restraint
systems for infants and small chil-
dren can be purchased locally and
should be used. Make sure that the
system you purchase meets appli-
cable safety standards. Read and
follow all the directions provided by
the manufacturer.
For children, if the shoulder belt
irritates the neck or face, move the
child closer to the center of the
vehicle.
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.
Do not insert any items such as
coins, clips, etc. into the seat belt
buckles, and be careful not to spill
liquids into these parts. If foreign
materials get into a seat belt buckle,
the seat belt may not work properly.
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
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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
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.All Seat Belts Except Rear Centre
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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”.
Lap-Shoulder BeltEmergency Locking Retractor (ELR) (if
equipped)
The 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 hap-
pens, let the belt go back to unlock it, then
pull the belt across your body more slowly.
Safety reminder
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