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“AIR BAG” Light
60G300
The “AIR BAG” light monitors inflators,
crash sensors, seat belt pretensioners, the
front passenger sensing system, and cor-
responding electrical circuit.
This light blinks 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
or the seat belt pretensioner system.
Malfunction Indicator Light
65D530
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 the
“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, ser-
vice to the emission control system is nec-
essary. Bring the vehicle to your SUZUKI
dealer to have the emission control system
serviced right away and avoid hard accel-
eration until the service is performed.NOTE:
If the fuel filler cap is not installed fully, the
electrical system gets wet (such as by driv-
ing through a deep puddle of water) or the
fuel tank gets nearly empty, the malfunc-
tion indicator light may come on. If so, the
light will go off after driving a few times
after the fuel filler cap is installed fully, the
electrical system dries out or the fuel tank
is filled.
Low Fuel Warning Light
54G343
If this light comes on, fill the fuel tank
immediately.
NOTE:
The activation point of this light varies
depending on road conditions (for exam-
ple, slope or curve) and driving conditions
because of fuel moving in the tank.
WARNING
If the “AIR BAG” light does not blink
when the ignition switch is turned to
the “ON” position or stays on or
comes on when driving, the air bag
system or the seat belt pretensioner
system may not work properly. Have
both systems inspected by an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer.
CAUTION
Continuing to drive the vehicle when
the malfunction indicator light is on
or blinking can cause permanent
damage to the vehicle’s emission
control system, and can affect fuel
economy and driveability.
Warning and Indicator Lights: 8
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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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54G488
The display shows three types of indica-
tion; odometer, trip meter A and trip meter
B. Push the selector knob (3) quickly to
switch the indication among the three. You
can use the two trip meters (A and B) inde-
pendently.
65D481
Hold in the indication selector knob (3) for
about 2 seconds to reset the trip meter to
zero.
Brightness Control
54G455
(1) Brightness control knob
When the lighting switch is turned to the
second or third position, you can control
the brightness of instrument panel lights.
To change the brightness, push the bright-
ness control knob (1) quickly. Each time
you push the knob (1), the instrument
panel lights get dimmer then return to the
brightest condition after the meter lights
become the dimmest and the other instru-
ment panel lights are turned off.
CAUTION
Keep track of your odometer reading
and check the maintenance schedule
regularly for required services.
Increased wear or damage to certain
parts can result from failure to per-
form required services at the proper
mileage intervals.
(3)
(3)
About 2 seconds
(1)
EXAMPLE
Speedometer/Odometer/Trip meter: 8
Meter Illumination Control:
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Tachometer
54G456
The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute.
Fuel Gauge
54G457
When 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 indicator gets off the graduation of
“E” (not character “E”), refill the tank as
soon as possible.
NOTE:
The indicator moves a little depending on
road conditions (for example, slope or
curve) and driving conditions because of
fuel moving in the tank.If the low fuel warning light (1) comes on,
fill the fuel tank immediately.
NOTE:
The activation point of the low fuel warning
light (1) varies depending on road condi-
tions (for example, slope or curve) and
driving conditions because of fuel moving
in the tank.
The mark (2) indicates that the fuel filler
door is located on the left side of the vehi-
cle.
CAUTION
Never drive with the engine speed
indicator in the red zone or severe
engine damage can result.EXAMPLE
(2)
(1)
Tachometer:
Fuel Gauge:
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Temperature Gauge
54G458
When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position, this gauge indicates the engine
coolant temperature. Under normal driving
conditions, the indicator should stay within
the normal, acceptable temperature range
between “H” and “C”. If the indicator
approaches “H”, overheating is indicated.
Follow the instructions for engine overheat-
ing in the “EMERGENCY SERVICE” sec-
tion.
Hazard Warning Switch
54G510
Push in the hazard warning switch to acti-
vate the hazard warning lights. All four turn
signal 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.
Rear Window Defroster
Switch (if equipped)
54G610
When the rear window is fogged, push this
switch to clear the window. An indicator
light below the switch will be lit when the
defroster is on. The defroster will only work
when the ignition switch is in the “ON” posi-
tion. To turn off the defroster, push the
switch again.
CAUTION
The rear window defroster uses a
large amount of electricity. Be sure to
turn off the defroster after the win-
dow has become clear.
Temperature Gauge: 8
Hazard Warning Switch: 8
Rear Window Defroster Switch:
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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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AshtrayTo remove the front panel ashtray for
cleaning, pull the ashtray out of its holder.
54G157
To remove the rear ashtray, push down on
the tongue and pull the ashtray out of its
holder.
Information Display
54G525
(1) Clock
(2) Thermometer
(3) “PASS AIRBAG OFF” indicator
(4) Front passenger’s seat belt reminder
light
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the cigarette
lighter socket, do not use it as an
accessory power source. Some
accessories’ power plug can damage
the inner mechanism of the cigarette
lighter socket.
WARNING
Make sure tobacco is fully extin-
guished before closing the ashtrays.
Never throw waste in the ashtrays: it
could create a fire hazard.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray: 3, 8
Information Display: