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To avoid possible injury, do not oper-
ate controls by reaching through the
steering wheel.
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EXAMPLE OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
5-3The ignition switch has the following four
positions:LOCKThis is the normal parking position. It is the
only position in which the key can be
removed.
You must push in the key to turn it to the
“LOCK” position. It locks the ignition, and
prevents normal use of the steering wheel
after the key is removed.
To release the steering lock, insert the key
and turn it clockwise to one of the other
positions. If you have trouble turning the keyto unlock the steering, try turning the
steering wheel slightly to the right or left
while turning the key.
ACCAccessories such as the radio can operate,
but the engine is off.ONThis is the normal operating position. All
electrical systems are on.STARTThis is the position for starting the engine
using the starter motor. The key should be
released from this position as soon as the
engine starts.
Ignition key reminder (if equipped)
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.
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Never remove the ignition key while
the vehicle is moving. The steering
wheel will lock and you will not be
able to steer the vehicle.
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 cause
accidental movement of the vehicle
or could tamper with power win-
dows. They also could suffer from
heat stroke in warm or hot weather.
These could result in severe injury
or even death.
NOTICE
Do not use the starter motor for
more than 15 seconds at a time. If
the engine does not start, wait 15
seconds before trying again. If the
engine does not start after several
attempts, check the fuel and ignition
systems or consult your MARUTI
SUZUKI dealer.
Do not leave the ignition switch in
the “ON” position if the engine is
not running as the battery will dis-
charge.
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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
7-4Using the wrong refrigerant may
damage your air conditioning system.
Use R-134a only. Do not mix or replace
the R-134a with other refrigerants.
CAUTION
NOTE:
If you need maximum demisting:
set the air flow selector to “DEMIST”,
set the blower speed selector to HIGH,
adjust the temperature selector to the
HOT end,
turn on the “A/C” switch, and
adjust the side outlets so the air blows
on the side windows.MaintenanceIf 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 opti-
mum 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.NOTE:
Your vehicle uses the air conditioning
refrigerant HFC-134a, commonly called “R-
134a”. Only R-134a should be used in your
vehicle.
Audio System (if equipped)Refer supplementary manual for audio
system (if equipped), provided along with
the vehicle.Radio Antenna
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To avoid damage to the radio antenna:
Remove the antenna when using an
automatic car wash.
Remove the antenna when the
antenna hits anything such as a low
ceiling in a parking garage or
putting a car cover over your car.
CAUTION
Remote Audio Controls
(if equipped)
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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 switch
(1).
To decrease the volume, push the switch
(2).
To mute, push the switch (3).
To select the mode, push the switch (4).
You can also turn on the audio system by
pushing the switch (4). The radio antenna on the roof is removable.
To remove the antenna, turn it coun-
terclockwise. To reinstall the antenna, turn
it clockwise firmly by hand.
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
7-5
To change the radio station:
To advance to the next preset station,
push the switch (5) briefly.
To select the previous preset station,
push the switch (6) briefly.
To scan the higher frequency radio sta-
tion, push and hold the switch (5).
To scan the lower frequency radio sta-
tion, push and hold the switch (6).
To scan the selection on a CD:
To advance to the next track on a CD,
push the switch (5).
To select the previous track on a CD,
push the switch (6).Fuel Filler Cap
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EXAMPLE
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Remove the fuel filler cap slowly. The
fuel may be under pressure and may
spray out, causing injury.
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Petrol is extremely flammable. Do not
smoke when refueling, and make sure
there are no open flames or sparks in
the area.
EXAMPLE
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The fuel tank filler cap has a “screw-on
ratcheting type” feature.
To remove, turn the cap counterclock-
wise. Turn the cap slowly to allow any
residual pressure to escape.
To install, turn the cap clockwise and
tighten it securely until a “ratcheting”
(clicking) sound is heard. The “ratchet-
ing” sound indicates that the cap is on
properly. The fuel filler cap is located on the left rear
side of the vehicle. The fuel filler lid can be
unlocked by pulling up the opener lever
located on the outboard side of the driver’s
seat and locked by simply closing the lid.
If you need to replace the fuel cap,
use a MARUTI genuine cap. Use of an
improper cap can result in a malfunc-
tion of the fuel system or emission
control system. It may also result in
fuel leakage in the event of an acci-
dent.
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