2007 SUZUKI AERIO steering

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Turn Signal OperationWith the ignition switch in the “ON” posi-
tion, move the lever up or down to activate
the right or left turn signals.
54G032
Normal turn signal
Move the lever all the way up to signal a
right turn or all the way down to signal a
left turn. When the turn is completed, the
signal will cancel and the lever will return to
its normal position.
Lane change signal
In some turns, such as changing lanes, the
steering wheel is not turned far enough to
cancel the turn signal. For convenience,
you can flash the turn signal by moving the
lever part way and holding it there. The
lever will return to its normal position when
you release it.
Windshield Wiper and Washer
LeverWindshield Wipers
52D170
To turn the windshield wipers on, move the
lever down to one of the three operating
positions. In the “INT” position (if
equipped), the wipers operate intermit-
tently. The “INT” position is very convenient
for driving in mist or light rain. In the “LO”
position, the wipers operate at a steady
low speed. In the “HI” position, the wipers
operate at a steady high speed. To turn off
the wipers, move the lever back to the
“OFF” position.
54G479
If the lever is equipped with the “INT TIME”
control, turn the control forward or rear-
ward to adjust the intermittent wiper opera-
tion to the desired interval.
INT
LO
HI OFF
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
Lighting/Turn Signal Control Lever: 8
Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever: 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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Tilt Steering Lock Lever
54G446
The release lever is located on the left side
of the steering column. To adjust the steer-
ing wheel height:
1) Push down on the release lever to
unlock the steering column.
2) Adjust the steering wheel to the desired
height and lock the steering column by
pulling the release lever fully up.
3) Try moving the steering wheel up and
down to make sure it is securely locked
in position.
Cruise Control (if equipped)
54G519
The cruise control system allows you to
maintain a steady speed without keeping
your foot on the accelerator pedal. The
controls for operating the cruise control
system are on the cruise control lever
located on the steering wheel. You can use
the cruise control system at speeds of
about 40 km/h (25 mph) or higher.
CAUTION
Clear ice or snow from the rear win-
dow and rear wiper blade before
using the rear wiper. Accumulated ice
or snow could prevent the wiper
blade from moving, causing damage
to the wiper motor.
WARNING
Never attempt to adjust the steering
wheel height while the vehicle is
moving or you could lose control of
the vehicle.
UNLOCKLOCK
EXAMPLE
WARNING
To help avoid loss of vehicle control,
do not use the cruise control system
when driving in heavy traffic, on slip-
pery or winding roads or on steep
downgrades.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Switch: 8
Tilt Steering Lock Lever: 6
Cruise Control: 7, 8

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When you push in the “CRUISE ON-OFF”
switch, the system is on and a “CRUISE”
indicator light on the instrument cluster will
be on.
65D474
When the vehicle’s speed is controlled by
the cruise control system, a “SET” indica-
tor light on the instrument cluster will be
on.
52D303
To Set Cruising Speed
Turn on the cruise control system by push-
ing in the “CRUISE ON-OFF” switch.
Accelerate to the desired speed, move the
control lever down in the “SET/COAST”
direction, and then release the lever. Take
your foot off the accelerator pedal and the
set speed will be maintained.
With the cruise control on, you can
increase speed for passing by using the
accelerator pedal. When you take your foot
off the pedal, your vehicle will return to the
set speed.
To Change Cruising Speed
To reset the cruise control to a slower
speed, hold the control lever in the “SET/
COAST” position until the vehicle has
slowed to the desired speed, then releasethe lever. The new speed will be main-
tained.
To reset the cruise control to a faster
speed, use either of the following proce-
dures:
 Move the control lever up in the “RES/
ACC” direction and hold it there. Vehicle
speed will steadily increase. When you
release the lever, the new speed will be
maintained.
 Accelerate to the desired speed using
the accelerator pedal and move the con-
trol lever down in the “SET/COAST”
direction. When you release the lever,
the new speed will be maintained.
To Cancel
To cancel cruise control operation, use one
of the following procedures:
 Slightly depress the brake pedal or pull
the control lever toward you in the “CAN-
CEL” direction. Cruise control operation
will be cancelled until you reset a cruis-
ing speed by moving the control lever in
the “RES/ACC” or the “SET/COAST”
direction.
 Push in the “CRUISE ON-OFF” switch.
Cruise control operation will be can-
celled until you turn on the system by
pushing in the “CRUISE ON-OFF” switch
again and reset a cruising speed by
moving the control lever in the “SET/
COAST” direction.
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Cruise control operation will also be can-
celled any time the vehicle speed falls
below 40 km/h (25 mph).
To “Resume” a Previously Set Speed
After canceling cruise control operation
without turning off the “CRUISE ON-OFF”
switch, you can “resume” a previously set
speed, by holding the control lever in
“RES/ACC” position for about one second.
When you release the lever the vehicle will
accelerate to and maintain the previously
set speed.
NOTE:
If the “CRUISE ON-OFF” switch is turned
off, the set speed in the memory is cleared
and you can not use the Resume feature.
In this case, reset your CRUISE speed.
Remote Audio Controls
(if equipped)
54G520
You can control basic functions of the
audio system with the switches on the
steering wheel. For details, refer to “Audio
Systems” in the “INSTRUMENT PANEL”
section.
Horn
54G521
Press the horn pad on the steering wheel
to sound the horn. The horn will sound with
the ignition switch in any position.
Cruise Control: 7, 8
Remote Audio Controls:
Horn: 6

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MEMO

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Remote Audio Controls
(if equipped)
54G520
You can control basic functions of the
audio system with the switches on the
steering wheel.
52D174
To control the volume:
 To raise the volume, pull up the switch
(1).
 To lower the volume, pull up the switch
(3).
 To mute, pull up the switch (2).
To select the mode (FM1, FM2, AM1,
AM2, CD or CD-changer, AUX (option)),
pull up the MODE switch (5).
The AUX mode can be selected only when
external equipment (sold separately) is
connected.
You can also turn on the audio system by
pulling up the MODE switch (5).To change the radio station:
 Pulling up switch (4) advances to the
next preset station.
 Pulling up and holding switch (4) for 2
seconds searches for a station at a
higher frequency.
 Pulling up switch (6) returns to the previ-
ous preset station.
 Pulling up and holding switch (6) for 2
seconds searches for a station at a
lower frequency.
To change selection on the CD:
(CD-DA)
 Pulling up switch (4) advances to the
next track.
 Pulling up switch (6) returns to the previ-
ous track.
(MP3/WMA)
 Pulling up switch (4) advances to the
next track.
 Pulling up and holding switch (4) for 2
seconds advances to the next folder.
 Pulling up switch (6) returns to the previ-
ous track.
 Pulling up and holding switch (6) for 2
seconds returns to the previous folder.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Audio Systems:

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12)Check all gauges.
13)Make sure that the BRAKE light turns
off when the parking brake is released.
Once a week, or each time you fill your fuel
tank, perform the following under-hood
checks:
1) Engine oil level
2) Coolant level
3) Brake fluid level
4) Power steering (if equipped) fluid level
5) Windshield washer fluid level
6) Hood latch operation
Pull the hood release handle inside the
vehicle. Make sure that you cannot
open the hood all the way without
releasing the secondary latch. Be sure
to close the hood securely after check-
ing for proper latch operation. See the
item “All latches, hinges and locks” of
“CHASSIS AND BODY” in the “Periodic
Maintenance Schedule” section in the
“INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE”
section for lubrication schedule.
Starting the EngineBefore Starting the Engine1) Make sure the parking brake is set fully.
2) Manual Transaxle – Shift into “N” (Neu-
tral) and depress the clutch pedal all
the way to the floor.
Hold it while starting the engine.
Automatic Transaxle – If the gearshift
lever is not in “P” (Park) position, shift
into “P”. (If you need to re-start the
engine while the vehicle is moving, shift
into “N”.)
NOTE:
The engine of manual transaxle vehicle will
not start unless the clutch pedal is
depressed.
NOTE:
Automatic transaxle vehicles have a starter
interlock device which is designed to keep
the starter from operating if the transaxle is
in any of the drive positions.
Starting a Cold EngineWith your foot off the accelerator pedal,
crank the engine by turning the ignition key
to “START”. Release the key when the
engine starts.
If the engine does not start after 15 sec-
onds of cranking, wait about 15 seconds,
then press down the accelerator pedal to
1/3 of its travel and try cranking the engine
again. Release the key and accelerator
pedal when the engine starts.
If the engine still does not start, try holding
the accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor while cranking. This should clear the
engine if it is flooded.
If you are unable to start the engine using
this procedure, consult your SUZUKI
dealer.Starting a Warm EngineUse the same procedure as for “Starting a
Cold Engine”.
WARNING
Make sure the hood 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.
WARNING
Make sure that the parking brake is
set fully and the transaxle is in Neu-
tral (or Park for vehicles with an auto-
matic transaxle) before attempting to
start the engine.
CAUTION
 Stop turning the starter immedi-
ately after the engine has started or
the starter system can be dam-
aged.
 Do not crank the engine for more
than 15 seconds at a time. If the
engine doesn’t start on the first try,
wait about 15 seconds before try-
ing again.
Daily Inspection Checklist: NO
Starting the Engine: 1