2007 SUZUKI AERIO ignition switch

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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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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)
Information Display:

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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:
Glove Box: 3

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Armrest (if equipped)
54G464
From the stowed (fully up) position, lower
the armrest as far as it will go. Then raise it
slowly to the desired position. When not in
use, return the armrest to the stowed posi-
tion.
Sun Visor
79J161
The sun visors can be pulled down to block
glare coming through the windshield, or
they can be unhooked and turned to the
side to block glare coming through the side
window.
Interior Light Switch
52D071
The interior light switch has three posi-
tions, which functions as described below.
(1) The light comes on and stays on
regardless of whether the door is
open or closed.
(2) The light comes on when the door is
opened.
After closing all doors, the light will
remain on for about 15 seconds and
then fade out. If you insert the key into
the ignition switch during that time,
the light will start to fade out immedi-
ately.
After removing the key from the igni-
tion switch, the light will turn on for
about 15 seconds and then fade out.
(3) The light remains off even when the
door is opened.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the armrest, do
not lean on it or allow a child to sit on
it.
1
2
CAUTION
When unhooking and hooking a sun
visor, be sure to handle it by the hard
plastic parts or the sun visor can be
damaged.EXAMPLE
Folding Rear Seats: 3

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Using the Transaxle4-Speed Automatic Transaxle
54G606
(1) Overdrive off switch
The transaxle is a 4-speed (3-speed plus
overdrive) automatic transaxle. By operat-
ing the overdrive off switch, the transaxle
can be converted to a 3-speed automatic
transaxle that will not shift to the overdrive
position. To convert the transaxle to the 3-
speed mode, push in the overdrive off
switch and release it with the ignition
switch in the “ON” position. The “O/D OFF”
indicator light in the instrument cluster
comes on.
52D186
To return the transaxle to the 4-speed
mode, push in the overdrive off switch
again. The “O/D OFF” indicator light goes
off.
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ACC” position, the transaxle in the 3-
speed mode is converted to the 4-speed
mode automatically.
The 3-speed mode is suitable for the fol-
lowing driving conditions:
 Driving on hilly, winding roads
– You can drive more smoothly with less
frequent gearshifting
 Going down a steep hill
– Some engine braking is provided
54G069
The gearshift lever has a lock mechanism
to help prevent accidental shifting into or
out of “P” (Park), into “R” (Reverse), from
“D” (Drive) to “2” (Low 2), and from “2”
(Low 2) to “L” (Low 1). To release the lock,
push in the lock button on your side of the
gearshift lever before shifting.
The gearshift lever is designed so that it
can not be shifted out of the “P” position
unless the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position and the brake pedal is depressed
at the time that you push in the gearshift
lever lock button.
(1)
EXAMPLE
4-speed 3-speed
Using the Transaxle: 10

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52D075
WARNING
 On some types of loose surfaces
(such as gravel, snow-covered
roads, etc.), the stopping distance
required for an ABS-equipped vehi-
cle may be slightly greater than for
a comparable vehicle with a con-
ventional brake system. With a
conventional brake system, skid-
ding tires are able to “plow” the
gravel or snow layer, shortening
the stopping distance. ABS mini-
mizes this resistance effect. Allow
for extra stopping distance when
driving on loose surfaces.
 On regular paved roads, some driv-
ers may be able to obtain slightly
shorter stopping distances with
conventional brake systems than
with ABS.
 In both of the above conditions,
ABS will still offer the advantage of
helping you maintain directional
control. However, remember that
ABS will not compensate for bad
road or weather conditions or poor
driver judgment. Use good judg-
ment and do not drive faster than
conditions will safely allow.
WARNING
If the ABS warning light ((1) or (2)) on
the instrument panel comes on and
stays on while driving, there may be a
problem with the ABS system.
If this happens:
1) Pull off the road and stop care-
fully.
2) Turn the ignition switch to “LOCK”
and then start the engine again.
If the warning light comes on briefly
then turns off, the system is normal.
If the warning light still stays on,
have the system inspected by your
SUZUKI dealer immediately. If the
ABS system becomes inoperative,
the brake system will function as an
ordinary brake system that has no
ABS.
or
WARNING
If the ABS warning light ((1) or (2))
and the Brake system warning light
(3) on the instrument panel simulta-
neously stay on or come on when
driving, both anti-lock function and
rear brake force control function
(Proportioning valve function) of the
ABS system may have failed. This
could cause the rear wheels to skid
or the vehicle to spin during braking
on a slippery road or hard braking on
a dry paved road. If both warning
lights come on, drive carefully, avoid-
ing hard braking as much as possi-
ble, and ask your SUZUKI dealer to
inspect the ABS system immediately.
or
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WARNING
You should take extreme care when
working on your vehicle to prevent
accidental injury. Here are a few pre-
cautions that you should be espe-
cially careful to observe:
 To prevent damage or unintended
inflation of the air bag system, be
sure the battery is disconnected
and the ignition switch has been in
the “LOCK” position for at least 90
seconds before performing any
electrical service work on your
SUZUKI. Do not touch air bag sys-
tem components or wires. The
wires are wrapped with yellow tape
or yellow tubing, and the couplers
are yellow for easy identification.
(Continued)
WARNING
(Continued)
 Do not leave the engine running in
garages or other confined areas.
 When the engine is running, keep
hands, clothing, tools and other
objects away from the moving fan
and drive belt.
 When it is necessary to do service
work with the engine running, make
sure that the parking brake is set
fully and the transaxle is in Neutral
(for manual transaxle vehicles) or
Park (for automatic transaxle vehi-
cles).
 Do not touch ignition wires or other
ignition system parts when starting
the engine or when the engine is
running, or you could receive an
electric shock.
 Be careful not to touch a hot
engine, exhaust manifold and
pipes, muffler, radiator and water
hoses.
 Do not allow smoking, sparks or
flames around gasoline or the bat-
tery. Flammable fumes are present.
 Do not get under your vehicle if it is
supported only with the portable
jack provided in your vehicle.
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WARNING
(Continued)
 Be careful not to cause accidental
short circuits between the positive
and negative battery terminals.
 Keep used oil, engine coolant and
other fluids away from children and
pets. Dispose of used fluids prop-
erly; never pour them on the
ground, into sewers, etc.