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LEAK DETECTION PUMPNOTE:
Your vehicle has a pump to regularly check
the vehicle’s evaporative emission control
system for leaks. This check is performed
approximately five hours after the engine is
turned off. During this leak check, you may
hear a sound coming from the vehicle for
several minutes. This sound is normal and
does not indicate a malfunction.
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MEMO
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FUEL RECOMMENDATIONFuel Recommendation ........................................................ 1-1
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Fuel Recommendation
60A004
Your vehicle requires regular unleaded
gasoline with a minimum rating of 87 pump
octane ((R + M)/2 method). In some areas,
the only fuels that are available are oxy-
genated fuels.
Oxygenated fuels which meet the mini-
mum octane requirement and the require-
ments described below may be used in
your vehicle without jeopardizing the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
NOTE:
Oxygenated fuels are fuels which contain
oxygen-carrying additives such as MTBE
or alcohol.
Gasoline Containing MTBEUnleaded gasoline containing MTBE
(methyl tertiary butyl ether) may be used in
your vehicle if the MTBE content is not
greater than 15%. This oxygenated fuel
does not contain alcohol.
Gasoline/Ethanol blends
Blends of unleaded gasoline and ethanol
(grain alcohol), also known as gasohol,
may be used in your vehicle if the ethanol
content is not greater than 10%.
Gasoline/Methanol blends
Fuels containing 5% or less methanol
(wood alcohol) may be suitable for use in
your vehicle if they contain cosolvents and
corrosion inhibitors. Do NOT USE fuels
containing more than 5% methanol under
any circumstances. Fuel system damage
or vehicle performance problems resulting
from the use of such fuels are not the
responsibility of SUZUKI and may not be
covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Fuel Pump LabelingIn some states, pumps that dispense oxy-
genated fuels are required to be labeled for
the type and percentage of oxygenate and
whether important additives are present.
Such labels may provide enough informa-
tion for you to determine if a particular
blend of fuel meets the requirements listed
above. In other areas, pumps may not be
clearly labeled as to the content or type of
oxygenate and additives. If you are not
sure that the fuel you intend to use meets
these requirements, check with the service
station operator or the fuel supplier.
NOTE:
To help clean the air, SUZUKI recom-
mends you use the oxygenated fuels.
However, if you are not satisfied with the
driveability or fuel economy of your vehicle
when you are using an oxygenated fuel,
switch back to the regular unleaded gaso-
line.
CAUTION
Be careful not to spill fuel containing
alcohol while refueling. Fuels con-
taining alcohol can cause paint dam-
age, which is not covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Fuel Recommendation: 1, 2
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60G404
BEFORE DRIVINGKeys ...................................................................................... 2-1
Door Locks .......................................................................... 2-1
Windows .............................................................................. 2-8
Mirrors .................................................................................. 2-10
Seat Adjustment .................................................................. 2-11
Head Restraints ................................................................... 2-12
Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems ........................... 2-13
Supplemental Restraint System (air bags) ....................... 2-32
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Keys
54G489
Your vehicle comes with a pair of identical
keys. Keep the spare key in a safe place.
One key can open all of the locks on the
vehicle.
The key identification number is stamped
on a metal tag provided with the keys.
Keep the tag in a safe place. If you lose
your keys, you will need this number to
have new keys made. Write the number
below for your future reference.Ignition Key ReminderA buzzer sounds to remind you to remove
the ignition key if it is in the ignition switch
when the driver’s door is opened.
Door LocksSide Door Locks
60A009
To lock a front door from outside the vehi-
cle:
Insert the key and turn the top of the key
toward the rear of the vehicle, or
Push in the lock knob and close the
door.To unlock a front door from outside the
vehicle, insert the key and turn the top of
the key toward the front of the vehicle.
54G005
To lock a door from inside the vehicle, push
down the lock knob. Pull up the lock knob
to unlock the door.
To lock a rear side door from outside the
vehicle, push in the lock knob and close
the door.
KEY NUMBER:
EXAMPLE
WARNING
Always lock all doors when driving.
Locking the doors helps to prevent
occupants from being thrown from
the vehicle in the event of an acci-
dent. It also helps prevent unin-
tended opening of the doors.
Rear
Front UNLOCKLOCK
UNLOCK
LOCK
EXAMPLE
Keys: 8
Door Locks: 3, 5, 8
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Power Door Locking System
(if equipped)You can lock and unlock all the doors
simultaneously by:
Turning the key in a front door lock, or
Pushing the power door locking switch
located on the driver’s side or the front
passenger’s side door panel.
54G294
(when using the key)
To lock all the doors simultaneously, insert
the key in a front door lock and turn the top
of the key toward the rear of the vehicle
once.To unlock all the doors simultaneously,
insert the key in a front door lock and turn
the top of the key toward the front of the
vehicle twice.
To unlock only one of the front doors, insert
the key in that door lock and turn the top of
the key toward the front of the vehicle
once.
Driver’s side
65D465
Front passenger’s side
52D161
(when using the power door locking
switch)
To lock or unlock all the doors simulta-
neously, depress the front or rear of the
switch (1) or (2), respectively.
LOCK
Rear
Front UNLOCK
(1)
UNLOCK LOCK
(2)
UNLOCK LOCK
Door Locks: 3, 5, 8
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Keyless Entry System (if equipped)
52D209
(1) “LOCK” button
(2) “UNLOCK” button
(3) “PANIC” button
You can lock or unlock all doors simulta-
neously by operating the transmitter near
the vehicle.
To lock the doors, push the “LOCK” but-
ton on the transmitter.
To unlock the driver’s door, push the
“UNLOCK” button on the transmitter
once.
To unlock other doors, wait a second or
two, then push the “UNLOCK” button a
second time. If you “double-click” too
fast, the doors will not unlock.
When the doors are locked, the turn signal
lights will flash once.When the door(s) is(are) unlocked:
The turn signal lights will flash twice.
If the interior light switch is in the middle
position, the interior light will turn on for
about 15 seconds and then fade out. If
you insert the key into the ignition switch
during this time, the light will start to fade
out immediately.
Be sure the doors are locked after you
operate the “LOCK” button. If no door is
opened within about 30 seconds after the
“UNLOCK” button is operated, the doors
will automatically lock again.
NOTE:
The maximum operating distance is
about 5 m (16 ft.), but this can vary
depending on the surroundings, espe-
cially near other transmitting devices
such as radio towers or CB (Citizen’s
Band) radios.
The door locks can not be operated with
the transmitter if the ignition key is
inserted in the ignition switch.
If you lose one of the transmitters, ask
your SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible
for a replacement and to have the lost
one deactivated, or perform the pro-
gramming procedure yourself.“PANIC” button function
This function is to get the attention of oth-
ers.
Press the “PANIC” button for more than 1
second. The headlights, parking lights, and
taillights will blink for about 30 seconds.
Also, the horn will sound intermittently for
about 30 seconds at the same time.
To cancel the “PANIC” mode, press any
button (PANIC, LOCK or UNLOCK) on the
transmitter. You can also insert the key in
the ignition switch and turn to the “ON”
position to cancel the “PANIC” mode.
NOTE:
The “PANIC” button function will not acti-
vate when the key is in the ignition switch.
(1)
(2)
(3)
CAUTION
The transmitter is a sensitive elec-
tronic instrument. To avoid damaging
the transmitter, do not expose it to
impacts, moisture or high tempera-
ture (such as on the dashboard under
direct sunlight).
Door Locks: 3, 5, 8