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Clock and Thermometer
54G649
The time and outside temperature is
shown when the ignition switch is in the
“ACC” or “ON” position.
The background brightness is fixed to the
normal level of brightness whenever the
lighting switch is OFF. When the lighting
switch is turned to the second or third posi-
tion, the background brightness of the time
and outside temperature indication will be
reduced. To return the normal background
brightness, push the “ILLUMI” knob (a).
Each time you push the “ILLUMI” knob (a)
with the lighting switch in the second or
third position, the background brightness
will switch between normal and reduced
brightness.
When the lighting switch is turned to the
second or third position again after being
off, the background brightness level will bethe same level that was set the last time
that the lighting switch was in the second
or third position.
Clock (1)
To set the clock, push the “ILLUMI” knob
(a) and continue holding. Follow the
instructions below while holding the
“ILLUMI” knob (a).
To set the hour display, push the “H”
knob (b) repeatedly to advance the hour
display. To advance the hour display
quickly, hold in the “H” knob (b) for about
1 second and continue holding.
To set the minute display, push the “M”
knob (c) repeatedly to advance the
minute display. To advance the minute
display quickly, hold in the “M” knob (c)
for about 1 second and continue holding.
Thermometer (2)
The thermometer shows the outside tem-
perature. The indication is switched
between °F and °C each time you push the
“°F/°C” knob (d).
If the outside temperature nears freezing,
the mark (e) will come on.
NOTE:
The thermometer will not indicate the
actual outside temperature when driving at
low speed, or when stopped.
Front Passenger’s Seat Belt
Reminder Light
54G515
The front passenger’s seat belt reminder
light is located in the information display. If
there is a passenger in the front seat and
the front passenger’s seat belt is unbuck-
led about 10 seconds after the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position, this
light will come on and then blink. When the
light comes on, a buzzer will also sound
intermittently for about 6 seconds. The
reminder will repeat several times under
certain conditions until the front passen-
ger’s seat belt is buckled. After repeating
several times, the reminder will be can-
celed even if the front passenger’s seat
belt remains unbuckled.
For details about the seat belt reminder,
refer to “Seat Belts and Child Restraint
(a)
(b)
(1)
(2)
(c)
(d) (e)
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Systems” in the “BEFORE DRIVING” sec-
tion.
“PASS AIRBAG OFF” Indicator
54G527
The “PASS AIRBAG OFF” indicator is
located on the information display. When
the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position, this indicator comes on for several
seconds to let you know the indicator is
working.
This indicator will come on and remain on
when the front passenger sensing system
has turned off the front passenger’s air
bag.
For details about the front passenger sens-
ing system, refer to “Supplemental
Restraint System (advanced air bags)” in
the “BEFORE DRIVIING” section.
Glove Box
54G528
To open the glove box, pull the latch lever.
To close it, push the lid until it latches
securely.
WARNING
It is absolutely essential that the
driver and passengers wear their seat
belts at all times. Persons who are
not wearing seat belts have a much
greater risk of injury if an accident
occurs. Make a regular habit of buck-
ling your seat belt before putting the
key in the ignition.
WARNING
Never drive with the glove box lid
open. It could cause injury if an acci-
dent occurs.
Information Display:
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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
1
1
2
2
3 3
5 5
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Side outlet
54G462
When “Open”, air comes out regardless of
the air flow selector position.
Heating SystemDescription of Controls
54G607
Temperature selector (1)
This is used to select the temperature by
turning the selector.
Blower speed selector/Air intake selec-
tor (2)
This is used to turn on the blower and to
select blower speed by turning the selec-
tor.
Also, this is used to select the following
modes by pushing the selector.
65D493
FRESH AIR
When this mode is selected, the indicator
light (a) will come on and outside air is
used.
RECIRCULATED AIR
When this mode is selected, the indicator
light (b) will come on, outside air is shut out
and inside air is recirculated. This mode is
suitable when driving through dusty or pol-
luted air such as in a tunnel, or when
attempting to quickly cool down the inte-
rior.
“FRESH AIR” and “RECIRCULATED AIR”
are switched alternately each time the air
intake selector is pushed.
Close Open
(1) (2) (3)
(a) (b)
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Air flow selector (3)
54G647
This is used to select one of the functions
described below.
Ventilation (c)
54G168
Temperature-controlled air comes out of
the center and side air outlets.Bi-level (d)
54G169
Temperature-controlled air comes out of
the floor outlets and cooler air comes out
of the center and side outlets. When the
temperature selector (1) is in the fully
COLD position or fully HOT position, how-
ever, the air from the floor outlets and the
air from the center and side outlets will be
the same temperature.
Heater (e)
65D535
Temperature-controlled air comes out of
the floor outlets and the side outlets, also
comes out of the windshield defroster out-
lets and the side defroster outlets slightly.Heater & defrost (f)
54G163
Temperature-controlled air comes out of
the floor outlets, the windshield defroster
outlets, the side defroster outlets and the
side outlets.
Defrost (g)
54G164
Temperature-controlled air comes out of
the windshield defroster outlets, the side
defroster outlets and the side outlets.
NOTE:
When the air flow selector (3) is turned
either to “Heater & defrost (f)” or “Defrost
(g)”, the “FRESH AIR” mode will be
selected automatically.
NOTE:
If the indicator light (i) blinks, there is a
problem in the heating system. You should
(d)
(c) (e)
(f)
(g)
(i)
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have the system inspected by an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer.System Operating InstructionsNatural ventilation
Select “VENTILATION” and “FRESH AIR”,
the temperature selector to the desired
temperature position, and the blower
speed selector to “OFF”. Fresh air will flow
through the vehicle during driving.
Forced ventilation
The control settings are the same as for
natural ventilation except you set the
blower speed selector to a position other
than “OFF”.
Normal heating (using outside air)
Select “HEATER” and “FRESH AIR”, the
temperature selector to the desired tem-
perature position and the blower speed
selector to the desired blower speed posi-
tion. Setting the blower speed selector to a
higher blower speed position increases
heating efficiency.
Quick heating (using recirculated air)
The control settings are the same as for
normal heating except you select “RECIR-
CULATED AIR”. If you use this heating
method for an extended period of time, the
air in the vehicle can become contami-
nated and the windows can become misty.
Therefore, use this method only for quickheating and change to the normal heating
method as soon as possible.
Head cooled/Feet warmed heating
Select “BI-LEVEL” and “FRESH AIR”, the
temperature selector to the desired tem-
perature position, and the blower speed
selector to the desired blower speed posi-
tion. Unless the temperature selector is in
the fully COLD position or fully HOT posi-
tion, the air that comes out of the center
and side outlets will be cooler than the air
that comes out of the floor outlets.
Defrosting/Feet warmed heating
Select “HEATER & DEFROST” and
“FRESH AIR”, the temperature selector to
the desired temperature position, and the
blower speed selector to HIGH. When the
windshield has become clear, set the
blower speed selector to the desired
blower speed position.
Defrosting
Select “DEFROST” and “FRESH AIR”, the
temperature selector to the desired tem-
perature position (higher temperature pro-
vides more efficient defrosting), and the
blower speed selector to HIGH. When the
windshield has become clear, set the
blower speed selector to the desired
blower speed position.
54G571
NOTE:
If you need maximum defrosting, adjust the
temperature selector to the HOT end and
adjust the side outlets so the air blows on
the side window, in addition to the above
Defrosting steps.
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Manual Heating and Air
Conditioning SystemDescription of Controls
54G609
Temperature selector/Air conditioning
switch (1)
This is used to select the temperature by
turning the selector.
Also, this is used to turn on and off the air
conditioning system by pushing the switch.
To turn on the air conditioning system,
push in the switch and the indicator light
will come on. To turn off the air condition-
ing system, push in the switch again and
the indicator light will go off. Blower speed selector/Air intake selec-
tor (2)
This is used to turn on the blower and to
select blower speed by turning the selec-
tor.
Also, this is used to select the following
modes by pushing the selector.
65D493
FRESH AIR
When this mode is selected, the indicator
light (a) will come on and outside air is
used.
RECIRCULATED AIR
When this mode is selected, the indicator
light (b) will come on, outside air is shut out
and inside air is recirculated. This mode is
suitable when driving through dusty or pol-
luted air such as in a tunnel, or when
attempting to quickly cool down the inte-
rior.
“FRESH AIR” and “RECIRCULATED AIR”
are switched alternately each time the air
intake selector is pushed.Air flow selector (3)
54G647
This is used to select one of the functions
described below.
Ventilation (c)
54G168
Temperature-controlled air comes out of
the center and side air outlets.
(1) (2) (3)
(a) (b)
(d)
(c) (e)
(f)
(g)
(i)
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Bi-level (d)
54G169
Temperature-controlled air comes out of
the floor outlets and cooler air comes out
of the center and side outlets. When the
temperature selector (1) is in the fully
COLD position or fully HOT position, how-
ever, the air from the floor outlets and the
air from the center and side outlets will be
the same temperature.
Heater (e)
65D535
Temperature-controlled air comes out of
the floor outlets and the side outlets, also
comes out of the windshield defroster out-
lets and the side defroster outlets slightly.Heater & defrost (f)
54G163
Temperature-controlled air comes out of
the floor outlets, the windshield defroster
outlets, the side defroster outlets and the
side outlets.
Defrost (g)
54G164
Temperature-controlled air comes out of
the windshield defroster outlets, the side
defroster outlets and the side outlets.
NOTE:
When the air flow selector (3) is turned
either to “Heater & defrost (f)” or “Defrost
(g)”, the air conditioning system will come
on and the “FRESH AIR” mode will be
selected automatically. But in very cold
weather, the air conditioning system will
not turn on.NOTE:
If the indicator light (i) blinks, there is a
problem in the heating system and/or air
conditioning system. You should have the
system inspected by an authorized
SUZUKI dealer.
System Operating InstructionsNatural ventilation
Select “VENTILATION” and “FRESH AIR”,
the temperature selector to the desired
temperature position, and the blower
speed selector to “OFF”. Fresh air will flow
through the vehicle during driving.
Forced ventilation
The control settings are the same as for
natural ventilation except you set the
blower speed selector to a position other
than “OFF”.
Normal heating (using outside air)
Select “HEATER” and “FRESH AIR”, the
temperature selector to the desired tem-
perature position and the blower speed
selector to the desired blower speed posi-
tion. Setting the blower speed selector to a
higher blower speed position increases
heating efficiency.
Quick heating (using recirculated air)
The control settings are the same as for
normal heating except you select “RECIR-
CULATED AIR”. If you use this heating
method for an extended period of time, the
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