2005 SUZUKI MARUTI Owners Manual

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If you attempt to adjust the display
while driving, you could lose control
of the vehicle.
Do not attempt to adjust the display
while driving.NOTE:
Refer to “Speedometer/ Odometer/ Trip
meter” in this section for details of (a), (b),
and (c) indication.Instantaneous fuel consumption (d) (if
equipped)
If you selected instantaneous fuel
consumption the last time you drove the
vehicle, the display indicates “—.-” when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.
Unless the vehicle is moving, the display will
indicate “—.-”.NOTE:
Depending on the vehicle’s specification,
the fuel consumption units of initial
setting are indicated as L/100km, km/L.
For “L/100km” or “km/L” setting, the
indicated maximum value of
instantaneous fuel consumption is 30. No
more than 30 will be indicated on the
display even if the actual instantaneous
fuel consumption is higher.
Average fuel consumption (e) (if
equipped)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 “ON” position. Unless you
reset the value of average fuel consumption,
the display indicates 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 “MODE” knob (5)
for a while when the display shows the
average fuel consumption. The display will
indicate “—.-” and then will show a new
average fuel consumption value after driving
for a short time.NOTE:
When you reset the indication or reconnect
the negative (–) terminal to the battery, the
value of average fuel consumption will be
shown after driving for a while.Driving range (f) (if equipped)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
NOTE:
If you refuel when the ignition switch is
in the “ON” position, the driving range
may not indicate the correct value.
When you reconnect the negative (–)
terminal to the battery, the value of
driving range will be shown after driving
for a while.
For a 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;the approximate distance you can drive until
the fuel gauge indicates “E” based current
driving conditions.
When the low fuel warning light comes on,
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.

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when the malfunction indicator light
comes on or blinksUnit indication of fuel consumption
(For “L/100km” or “km/L” setting)You can change the unit indication of fuel
consumption when selecting instantaneous
fuel consumption in the display.
You should operate the display before the
vehicle moves.
To change the unit indication in the display,
hold in the “MODE” knob (3) for more than
2 seconds.
Every time you hold in the “MODE” knob
(3) for more than 2 seconds, the unit
indication in the display will be changed
between the following two displays.
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NOTE:
When you reconnect the negative (–)
terminal 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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To avoid possible injury, do not oper-
ate controls by reaching through the
steering wheel.Lighting Control LeverLighting Operation
EXAMPLE
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To turn the lights on or off, twist the knob
on the end of the lever. There are three
positions:
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With the headlights on, push the lever for-
ward to switch to the high beams (main
beams) or pull the lever toward you to
switch to the low beams. When the high
beams (main beams) are on, a light on the
instrument panel will come on. To momen-
tarily activate the high beams (main beams)
as a passing signal, pull the lever slightly
toward you and release it when you have
completed the signal.
Lights “On” reminder (if equipped)
A buzzer/chime sounds to remind you to
turn off the lights if they are left on when
the ignition key is removed and the driver’s
door is opened.OFF (1)All lights are off. (2)Front parking lights, tail-lights, license plate
light and instrument lights are on, but
headlights are off. (3)Front parking lights, tail-lights, license plate
light, instrument lights and head lights are on.
Front Fog Light Switch
(if equipped)
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EXAMPLEThe front fog light comes on when the fog
light switch is pushed in with the head light
switch turned to the second and third posi-
tion. An indicator light above the switch will
be lit when the front fog light is on.Rear Fog Light Switch
(if equipped)
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To turn the rear fog light on, twist the knob
as shown in the illustration with the head-
light switch is in the third position. When the
rear fog light is on, an indicator light on the
instrument cluster will come on. Do not turn
the rear fog light switch unless the headlight
switch is in the third position.NOTE:
When the head light switch is returned to
the “OFF” position, the rear fog light switch
will be cancelled automatically.Headlight Leveling Switch
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EXAMPLELevel the headlight beam according to the
load condition of your vehicle by turning this
switch. The chart below shows the
appropriate switch position for different
vehicle-load conditions.
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4-40Driver only 0 0
Driver + 1 passenger 0 0
(in front seat)
Driver + 4 passengers,
no cargo 2 2
Driver + 4 passengers,
cargo added 3 3
Driver + full cargo 4 4Vehicle Load
Condition
Switch PositionPetrol Diesel
Turn Signal Control LeverTurn Signal OperationWith the ignition switch in the “ON” posi-
tion, move the lever up or down to activate
the right or left turn signals.
Normal turn signalEXAMPLE
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Lane change signalEXAMPLE
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Some times, such as when changing lanes,
the steering wheel is not turned far enough
to cancel the turn signal. For convenience,
you can flash the turn signal by moving the
lever part way and holding it there. The
lever will return to its normal position when
you release it.Hazard Warning Switch
Move the lever all the way upward or
downward to signal. When the turn is com-
pleted, the signal will cancel and the lever
will return to its normal position.
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Windshield Wiper and Washer
LeverWindshield Wipers
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EXAMPLE
Push in the hazard warning switch to acti-
vate the hazard warning lights. All turn sig-nal 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.
To turn the windshield wipers on, move the
lever down to one of the three operating
positions. In the “INT” position (if equipped),
the wipers operate intermittently. The “INT”
position is very convenient for driving in mist
or light rain. In the “LO” position, the wipers
operate at a steady low speed. In the “HI”
EXAMPLE

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position, the wipers operate at a steady high
speed. To turn off the wipers, move the
lever back to the “OFF” position.
Move the lever up and hold it to the “MIST”
position, the windshield wipers will turn on
continuously at low speed.Windshield Washer
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To prevent windshield icing in cold
weather, turn on the defroster to
heat the windshield before and dur-
ing windshield washer use.
Do not use radiator antifreeze in the
windshield washer reservoir. It can
severely impair visibility when
sprayed on the windshield, and can
also damage your vehicle’s paint.EXAMPLE
CAUTION
To help prevent damage to the wind-
shield wiper and washer system
components, you should take the fol-
lowing precautions:
Do not continue to hold in the lever
when there is no windshield washer
fluid being sprayed or the washer
motor can be damaged.
Do not attempt to remove dirt from
a dry windshield with the wipers or
you can damage the windshield and
the wiper blades. Always wet the
windshield with washer fluid before
operating the wipers.
Clear ice or packed snow from the
wiper blades before using the wipers.
Check the washer fluid level regu-
larly. Check it often when the
weather is bad.
Only fill the washer fluid reservoir 3/
4 full during cold weather to allow
room for expansion if the temperature
falls low enough to freeze the solution.
To spray windshield washer fluid, pull the
lever toward you. The windshield wipers will
automatically turn on at low speed.
EXAMPLE
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Rear Window Wiper/Washer
Switch (if equipped)To turn the rear wiper on, twist the rear wiper
switch on the end of the lever forward to the
“ON” position. To turn the rear wiper off, twist
the switch rearward to the “OFF” position.
With the rear wiper in the “OFF” position,
twist the switch rearward and hold it there
to spray window washer fluid.
With the rear wiper in the “ON” position,
turn the switch forward and hold it there to
spray window washer fluid.
Clear ice or snow from the rear win-
dow and rear wiper blade before using
the rear wiper. Accumulated ice or
snow could prevent the wiper blade
from moving, causing damage to the
wiper motor.
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4-42Tilt Steering Lock Lever
(if equipped)
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EXAMPLE
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Never attempt to adjust the steering
wheel height while the vehicle is
moving or you could lose control of
the vehicle.
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HornPress the horn button of the steering wheel
to sound the horn. The horn will sound with
the ignition switch in any position.EXAMPLE
The lock lever is located under the steering
column. To adjust the steering wheel height:
1) Pull up the lock lever to unlock the
steering column.
2) Adjust the steering wheel to the desired
height and lock the steering column by
push down the lock lever.
3) Try moving the steering wheel up and
down to make sure it is securely locked
in position.

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Exhaust Gas Warning........................................................................................................ 5-1
Daily Inspection Checklist................................................................................................ 5-1
Engine Oil Consumption................................................................................................... 5-2
Ignition Switch .................................................................................................................... 5-2
Parking Brake Lever.......................................................................................................... 5-4
Pedal..................................................................................................................................... 5-4
Starting the Engine............................................................................................................5-5
Using the Transmission.................................................................................................... 5-6
Braking .................................................................................................................................. 5-9
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Exhaust Gas Warning
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Avoid breathing exhaust gases.
Exhaust gases contain carbon mon-
oxide, a potentially lethal gas that is
colorless and odorless. Since carbon
monoxide is difficult to detect by
itself, be sure to take the following
precautions to help prevent carbon
monoxide from entering your vehicle.
Do not leave the engine running in
garages or other confined areas.
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Do not park with the engine running
for a long period of time, even in an
open area. If it is necessary to sit
for a short time in a parked vehicle
with the engine running, make sure
the air intake selector is set to
“FRESH AIR” and the fan is at high
speed.
Avoid operating the vehicle with the
tailgate open. If it is necessary to
operate the vehicle with the tailgate
open, make sure all windows are
closed, and the blower is at high
speed with the air intake selector
set to “FRESH AIR”.
To allow proper operation of your
vehicle’s ventilation system, keep
the air inlet grille in front of the
windshield clear of snow, leaves, or
other obstructions at all times.
Keep the exhaust tailpipe area clear
of snow and other material to help
reduce the buildup of exhaust gases
under the vehicle. This is
particularly important when parked
in blizzard conditions.
Have the exhaust system inspected
periodically for damage and leaks.
Any damage or leaks should be
repaired immediately.
Daily Inspection ChecklistBefore Driving1) Make sure that windows, mirrors, lights,
and reflectors are clean and unob-
structed.
2) Visually check the tyres for the following
points:
– the depth of the tread groove
– abnormal wear, cracks and damage
– loose wheel bolts
– existence of foreign material such as
nails, stones, etc.
Refer to “Tyres” in “INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE” section for details.
3) Look for fluid and oil leaks.NOTE:
It is normal for water to drip from the air
conditioning system after use.
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