2007 SUZUKI AERIO automatic

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65D611
Ignition Switch
60B041
The ignition switch has the following four
positions:
LOCK
This is the normal parking position. It is the
only position in which the key can be
removed.Manual transaxle
60A055
Manual transaxle vehicles
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.
Automatic transaxle vehicles
The gearshift lever must be in the “P”
(Park) position to turn the key to the
“LOCK” position. It locks the ignition and
prevents normal use of the steering
wheel and gearshift lever.
WARNING
To avoid possible injury, do not oper-
ate controls by reaching through the
steering wheel.
Push
Turn to “LOCK”
Ignition Switch: 8

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Automatic transaxle
54G513
 If the gearshift lever can not be shifted
out of “P” (Park) in the normal way,
remove the cover (1) over the button,
and pushing the release button with the
key in the “ON” or “ACC” position will
permit movement of the gearshift lever
out of “P” (see “If You Can Not Shift
Automatic Transaxle Gearshift Lever Out
of “P” (PARK)” in the INDEX). The gear-
shift lever can be moved back to “P”
without pushing the release button.
To release the steering lock, insert the key
and turn the ignition switch clockwise to
one of the other positions. If you have trou-
ble turning the key to unlock the steering,
try turning the steering wheel slightly to the
right or left while turning the key.
60A300S
ACC
Accessories such as the radio can oper-
ate, but the engine is off.
ON
This is the normal operating position. All
electrical systems are on.
START
This 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.
(1)
WARNING
 For manual transaxle vehicles,
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 carry the ignition key when
leaving the vehicle even if for a
short time. Also do not leave chil-
dren or pets alone in a parked vehi-
cle. Unattended children could
cause accidental movement of the
vehicle or could tamper with power
windows. Children or pets could
also suffer from heatstroke in warm
or hot weather, which could result
in severe injury or even death.
CAUTION
 Do not turn 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 igni-
tion systems or consult your
SUZUKI dealer.
 Do not leave the ignition switch in
the “ON” position if the engine is
not running or the battery will dis-
charge.
Ignition Switch: 8

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Windshield Washer
52D172
To spray windshield washer fluid, pull the
lever toward you. The windshield wipers
will automatically turn on at low speed if
they are not already on and if the “INT”
position is equipped.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
Switch (if equipped)
54G480
To turn the rear wiper on, twist the rear
wiper switch on the end of the lever for-
ward to the “ON” position. If your vehicle is
equipped the “INT” position, the rear wiper
operates intermittently when you twist the
switch forward to the “INT” 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. The wiper
will automatically be on while the switch is
held.
With the rear wiper in the “ON” position,
turn the switch forward and hold it there to
spray window washer fluid.
WARNING
 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 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 wip-
ers.
 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 tempera-
ture falls low enough to freeze the
solution.
EXAMPLE
Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever: 8
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Switch: 8

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54G27-03E
60G406
INSTRUMENT PANELInstrument Panel ................................................................. 4-1
Instrument Cluster .............................................................. 4-2
Warning and Indicator Lights ............................................ 4-3
A/T Selector Position Indicator (if equipped) ................... 4-7
Speedometer/Odometer/Trip meter ................................... 4-7
Brightness Control .............................................................. 4-8
Tachometer .......................................................................... 4-9
Fuel Gauge ........................................................................... 4-9
Temperature Gauge ............................................................ 4-10
Hazard Warning Switch ...................................................... 4-10
Rear Window Defroster Switch (if equipped) ................... 4-10
Outside Rearview Mirrors Defroster Switch
(if equipped) ......................................................................... 4-11
Fog Light Switch (if equipped) ........................................... 4-11
Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray (if equipped) ..................... 4-11
Information Display ............................................................. 4-12
Glove Box ............................................................................ 4-14
Heating and Air Conditioning System ............................... 4-15
Heating System ................................................................... 4-16
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System ................. 4-19
Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning System
(Climate Control) ................................................................. 4-22
Audio Systems .................................................................... 4-26

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Open Door Warning Light
54G391
This light remains on until all doors are
completely closed.“O/D OFF” Indicator Light
(if equipped)
54G142
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position with the 4-speed automatic
transaxle in the 4-speed mode (3-speeds
plus overdrive), this light comes on briefly
to let you know the light is working.
When the automatic transaxle is converted
to the 3-speed mode (overdrive is off) with
the ignition switch in the “ON” position, this
indicator comes on and stays on.
“CRUISE” Indicator Light
(if equipped)
52D113
When the cruise control system is on, this
light will be on.“SET” Indicator Light (if equipped)
65D474
When the vehicle’s speed is controlled by
the cruise control system, this light will be
on.
Turn Signal Indicators
50G055
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 will flash along with all
of the turn signal lights.High Beam Indicator Light
50G056
This indicator comes on when headlight
high beams are turned on.
Warning and Indicator Lights: 8

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Daytime Running Light (D.R.L.) Indi-
cator Light (if equipped)
60B245
With the D.R.L. system, the headlights
light, but are dimmer than the low beam,
when the following three conditions are all
met. Whenever the D.R.L. system is oper-
ating, the D.R.L. indicator light remains on.
Conditions for D.R.L. system operation
1) The engine is running.
2) The parking brake is released.
3) The lighting switch is at either the “OFF”
or the “middle” position.
A/T Selector Position
Indicator (if equipped)
54G453
When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position, this indicator shows the selector
position of automatic transaxle.
Speedometer/Odometer/Trip
meter
54G524
(1) Speedometer
(2) Odometer/Trip meter
(3) Odometer/Trip meter selector knob
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed
in km/h and/or mph.
Odometer and trip meter
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”,
the display shows the odometer or trip
meter.
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven. The trip meter
can be used to measure the distance trav-
eled on short trips or between fuel stops.
(1) (2) (3)
EXAMPLE
Warning and Indicator Lights: 8
A/T Selector Position Indicator: 8
Speedometer/Odometer/Trip meter: 8

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Outside Rearview Mirrors
Defroster Switch (if equipped)
54G447
When the outside rearview mirrors are
fogged, push this switch to clear the mirror.
An indicator light above the switch will be lit
when the defroster is on. The defroster will
only work when the ignition switch is in the
“ON” position. To turn off the defroster,
push the switch again.
Fog Light Switch (if equipped)
54G448
The front fog light comes on when the fog
light switch is pushed in with the lighting
switch turned to the third position and the
beams set to the low beam position.
Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray
(if equipped)
54G460
Push the lid and open to use the cigarette
lighter and ashtray.Cigarette Lighter (if equipped)To use the cigarette lighter, push it all the
way into the receptacle and release it. It
will automatically heat up and will pop out
to its normal position when it is ready for
use.
CAUTION
The outside rearview mirrors
defroster uses a large amount of
electricity. Be sure to turn off after
the mirrors have become clear.
CAUTION
Holding the cigarette lighter in can
overheat and damage the lighter.
Release the lighter after you push it
in.
Outside Rearview Mirrors Defroster Switch:
Fog Light Switch: 8
Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray: 3, 8

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Heating and Air Conditioning
SystemThere are various types of heating and air
conditioning system as follows:
 Heating System
 Manual Heating and Air Conditioning
System
 Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning
System (Climate Control)
Air Outlet
54G476
1. Windshield defroster outlet
2. Side defroster outlet
3. Side outlet
4. Center outlet
5. Floor outlet
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Heating and Air Conditioning System: 4