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BEFORE DRIVING
4-30 “AIR BAG” Light (if equipped)This light blinks or comes on 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.
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If the “AIR BAG” light 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 air bag
system may not work properly. Have
both systems inspected by an autho-
rized MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light (if equipped)
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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 this happens:
1) Pull off the road and stop carefully.
2) Turn the ignition switch to “LOCK” and
then start the engine again.
If the warning light comes on briefly then
turns off, the system is normal. If the warn-
ing light still stays on, there is something
wrong in the system.
If the light and the brake system warning
light stay on, or come on simultaneously
when driving, your ABS system is equipped
with the rear brake force control function
(Proportioning valve function) and there may
be something wrong with both the rear
brake force control function and anti-lock
function of the ABS system.
If one of these happens, have the system
inspected by your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.Malfunction Indicator Light
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If the ABS becomes inoperative, the brake
system will function as an ordinary brake
system that does not have this ABS system.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 “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, there
is a damage in the emission control system.
Bring the vehicle to your MARUTI SUZUKI
dealer to have the damage fixed.
Also, if the light comes on, there may be
something wrong with the transaxle system.
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BEFORE DRIVING
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CAUTION
Continuing to drive the vehicle when
engine overheating is indicated can
result in severe engine damage.Immobilizer System Light (Petrol)
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tions that may lead to actual overheating.
If the light stays on without blinking, then
the engine is overheating. Follow the
instructions in the “If the Engine Overheats”
of “EMERGENCY SERVICE” section.
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This light comes on when the ignition switch
is turned to the “ON” position, and goes off
when the engine is started. If this light
blinks with the ignition switch turned to
“ON”, there may be something wrong with
the immobilizer system. Contact your
MARUTI SUZUKI dealer to have the sys-
tem inspected.
Service Vehicle Soon (SVS) Light
(Diesel)When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, this light comes on briefly.
If this light comes on when the engine is
running, there may be something wrong with
the engine electronics system. Ask your
MARUTI SUZUKI dealer to have the system
inspected.
If this light blinks with the ignition switch
turned "ON", there may be something wrong
with the immobilizer system. Ask your
MARUTI SUZUKI dealer to have the system
inspected.
Vehicle will not start in this condition.Glow Plug Indicator Light
(Diesel)
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Open Door Warning Light
(if equipped)
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Turn Signal Indicators
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This light remains on until all doors (includ-
ing or excluding the tailgate, depending on
specification of vehicle) are completely
closed.When you turn on the left or right turn sig-
nals, 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 If the coolant temperature is cool enough,
this light comes on when the ignition switch
is turned on and goes out when the glow
plug is heated enough for engine starting.
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 4783KTo reset the trip meter to zero, hold the
“MODE” knob (3) for more than 2 seconds
when the display (2) shows the indication
of trip meter (b) or (c).Meter illumination control
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When the display shows the indication of
trip meter B (c) or driving range (f) if your
vehicle is equipped with the information
display and the headlights are on, you can
change the indication to illumination intensity
by pushing the “MODE” knob (3).
To change the meter illumination brightness,
push and hold in the “MODE” knob (3). The
indication will change as shown in the
illustration. The illumination gets dimmer
then returns to the brightest condition after
it reaches the dimmest.
NOTE:
When you reconnect the negative (-)
terminal to the battery, the brightness of the
instrument panel lights will be reinitialized.
Readjust the brightness according to your
preference.
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EXAMPLE EXAMPLE
Never drive with the engine speed
indicator in the red zone or severe
engine damage can result.
When downshifting to a lower gear,
make sure not to operate with exces-
sive revolution speeds of the engine.
Refer to “Downshifting maximum
allowable speeds” in the “OPERATING
YOUR VEHICLE” section.
CAUTION
Fuel GaugeEXAMPLEWhen the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position, 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 fuel meter indicator shows only one
segment to “E”, refill the tank as soon as
possible.
The mark (1) indicates that the fuel filler door
is located on the left side of the vehicle.
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Tachometer (if equipped)(Petrol)
(Diesel)
The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute.
BEFORE DRIVING
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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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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
5-10
(1) ABS warning light
(2) Brake system warning light
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If the ABS warning light (1) on the
instrument panel comes on and
stays on while driving, there may be
a problem with the ABS system.
Ask your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer to
inspect the ABS system immedi-
ately. If the ABS system becomes
inoperative, the brake system will
function as an ordinary brake sys-
tem that has no ABS.
If the ABS warning light (1) and the
Brake system warning light (2) on
the instrument panel simultaneously
stays on or comes on when driving,
both anti-lock function and rear
brake force control function
(Proportioning valve function) of the
ABS system may have failed. If so,
the rear wheels may easily skid or
the vehicle can even spin in the
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The ABS may not work properly if
tyres or wheels other than those
specified in the owner’s manual are
used. This is because the ABS works
by comparing changes in wheel
speed. When replacing tyres or
wheels, use only the size and type
specified in this owner’s manual.worst case when braking on a
slippery road or when hard braking
even on a dry paved road. Contact
your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer to
inspect the ABS system immediately.
Drive carefully, avoiding hard braking
as much as possible.How the ABS WorksA computer continuously monitors wheel
speed. The computer compares the
changes in wheel speed when braking. If
the wheels slow suddenly, indicating a
skidding situation, the computer will change
braking pressure several times each second
to prevent the wheels from locking. When
you start your vehicle after a stop you may
hear a momentary motor noise as the
system checks itself.
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(such as gravel, snow-covered
roads, etc.) the stopping distance
required for an ABS-equipped vehi-
cle may be slightly greater than for
a comparable vehicle with a con-
ventional brake system. With a
conventional brake system, skidding
tyres are able to “plow” the gravel
or snow layer, shortening the
stopping distance, ABS minimizes
this resistance effect. Allow for extra
stopping distance when driving on
loose surfaces.
On regular paved roads, some driv-
ers may be able to obtain slightly
shorter stopping distances with
conventional brake systems than
with ABS.
In both of the above conditions,
ABS will still offer the advantage of
helping you maintain directional
control. However, remember that
ABS will not compensate for bad
road or weather conditions or poor
driver judgment. Use good judgment
and do not drive faster than
conditions will safely allow.
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
Heating and Air Conditioning System........................................................................... 7-1
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System............................................................. 7-1
Radio Antenna..................................................................................................................... 7-4
Remote Audio Controls (if equipped)............................................................................ 7-4
Fuel Filler Cap.................................................................................................................... 7-5
Engine Bonnet..................................................................................................................... 7-6
Sun Visor............................................................................................................................. 7-6
Interior Light Switch ..........................................................................................................7-7
Accessory Socket (if equipped)...................................................................................... 7-7
Assist Grips (if equipped)................................................................................................ 7-8
Glove Box............................................................................................................................ 7-8
Instrument Panel Upper Tray........................................................................................... 7-8
Cup Holder........................................................................................................................... 7-9
Front Seat Back Pocket (if equipped)........................................................................... 7-9
Underseat Tray (if equipped)........................................................................................... 7-9
Shopping Hook (if equipped).........................................................................................7-10
Luggage Area Cover (if equipped)...............................................................................7-10
Frame Hooks..................................................................................................................... 7-10
OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
7-6Engine BonnetTo open the engine bonnet:
1) Pull the bonnet release handle located
on the outboard side of the driver’s side
of the instrument panel. This will disen-
gage the engine bonnet lock halfway.
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EXAMPLE
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2) Push the under-bonnet release lever up
with your finger, as shown in the illustra-
tion. While pushing the lever, lift up the
engine bonnet.3) Continue to lift up the bonnet until it is
high enough to support with the prop
rod.
To close the engine bonnet:
1) Lift the bonnet up slightly and remove
the prop rod from the hole. Put the prop
rod back to the holding clip.
2) Lower the bonnet close to the bumper,
then let it drop down.
Make sure the bonnet is securely
latched after closing.
Make sure the bonnet is fully closed
and latched before driving. If it is not,
it can fly up unexpectedly during
driving, obstructing your view and
resulting in an accident.
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Sun VisorThe sun visors can be pulled down to block
glare coming through the windshield, or they
can be unhooked and turned to the side to
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
7-8Assist Grips (if equipped)
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Assist grips are provided for passengers
convenience.
CAUTION
To avoid damaging the assist grip and
the molded headlining, do not hang
down the assist grip.
Assist grip is not provided above
driver’s seat.Glove Box
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open. It could cause injury if an acci-
dent occurs.To open the glove box, pull the latch lever.
To close it, push the lid until it latches
securely.Instrument Panel Upper Tray
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EXAMPLETo use the instrument panel upper tray, lift
the front edge (1) and open the lid. To close
the lid, push the front edge (1). Do not put
heavy or sharp items in the upper tray.
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upper tray lid open. It could cause
injury if an accident occurs.
CAUTION
If you park your vehicle outdoors in
direct sunlight or in hot weather, the
instrument panel upper tray can get
very hot. So, when parking in such
conditions:
Do not leave eyeglasses in the
upper tray. The heat may distort
plastic lenses or frames.
Do not leave CDs, CD cases, and
other plastic items in the upper tray.
The heat may distort them.
Do not place flammable items, such
as a lighter, in the upper tray. The
heat may cause a fire.