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Keyless Entry System (if equipped)
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(1) “LOCK” button
(2) “UNLOCK” button
(3) “PANIC” button
You can lock or unlock all doors simulta-
neously by operating the transmitter near
the vehicle.
To lock the doors, push the “LOCK” but-
ton on the transmitter.
To unlock the driver’s door, push the
“UNLOCK” button on the transmitter
once.
To unlock other doors, wait a second or
two, then push the “UNLOCK” button a
second time. If you “double-click” too
fast, the doors will not unlock.
When the doors are locked, the turn signal
lights will flash once.When the door(s) is(are) unlocked:
The turn signal lights will flash twice.
If the interior light switch is in the middle
position, the interior light will turn on for
about 15 seconds and then fade out. If
you insert the key into the ignition switch
during this time, the light will start to fade
out immediately.
Be sure the doors are locked after you
operate the “LOCK” button. If no door is
opened within about 30 seconds after the
“UNLOCK” button is operated, the doors
will automatically lock again.
NOTE:
The maximum operating distance is
about 5 m (16 ft.), but this can vary
depending on the surroundings, espe-
cially near other transmitting devices
such as radio towers or CB (Citizen’s
Band) radios.
The door locks can not be operated with
the transmitter if the ignition key is
inserted in the ignition switch.
If you lose one of the transmitters, ask
your SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible
for a replacement and to have the lost
one deactivated, or perform the pro-
gramming procedure yourself.“PANIC” button function
This function is to get the attention of oth-
ers.
Press the “PANIC” button for more than 1
second. The headlights, parking lights, and
taillights will blink for about 30 seconds.
Also, the horn will sound intermittently for
about 30 seconds at the same time.
To cancel the “PANIC” mode, press any
button (PANIC, LOCK or UNLOCK) on the
transmitter. You can also insert the key in
the ignition switch and turn to the “ON”
position to cancel the “PANIC” mode.
NOTE:
The “PANIC” button function will not acti-
vate when the key is in the ignition switch.
(1)
(2)
(3)
CAUTION
The transmitter is a sensitive elec-
tronic instrument. To avoid damaging
the transmitter, do not expose it to
impacts, moisture or high tempera-
ture (such as on the dashboard under
direct sunlight).
Door Locks: 3, 5, 8
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Your vehicle is equipped with a Supple-
mental Restraint System consisting of the
following components in addition to a lap-
shoulder belt at each front seating position.
1. Driver’s air bag
2. Front passenger’s air bag
3. Side air bags
4. Seat belt pretensioners
5. Air bag controller
6. Driver’s seat position sensor
7. Front passenger’s weight sensors
8. Occupant classification module
9. “PASS AIRBAG OFF” indicator
10.Forward crash sensor
11.Side crash sensor
12.Seat belt buckle sensor
The driver’s air bag is located behind the
center pad of the steering wheel. The
words “SRS AIRBAG” are molded into the
air bag cover to identify the location of the
air bag. The front passenger’s air bag is
located behind the passenger’s side of the
dashboard. The words “SRS AIRBAG” are
molded into the air bag cover to identify the
location of the air bag.
Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems: 3
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When seated as shown in the above illus-
tration, the front passenger sensing sys-
tem senses a properly-seated occupant
and enables the air bag.
When using a seat belt extender, follow the
instructions in the “Seat Belt Extender”
section.
WARNING
The front passenger sensing system
may not work properly in the follow-
ing situations:
The occupant is not wearing the
seat belt properly.
The occupant is sitting near the
dashboard or is not sitting in the
proper position.
A rear seat occupant is pushing or
pulling on the seatback or is push-
ing up the seat cushion using their
feet.
Objects placed under the seat are
pushing up on the seat cushion.
Heavy objects are hanging on the
seatback.
WARNING
If the “AIR BAG” light in the instru-
ment cluster ever comes on and
stays on, it means that something
may be wrong with the air bag sys-
tem. If this ever happens, have the
vehicle inspected by an authorized
SUZUKI dealer immediately, because
the air bags may not offer the protec-
tion for which they were designed.
WARNING
If the “PASS AIRBAG OFF” indicator
on the information display turns on
even though there is no occupant or
an adult occupant in the front pas-
senger’s seat, it means that some-
thing may be wrong with the
passenger sensing system. Have the
system inspected by an authorized
SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible.
WARNING
Do not spill any liquids on the seat.
Liquids can damage the sensors
under the front seat.
Have the driver’s seat position sen-
sor and the front passenger’s seat
weight sensors inspected by an
authorized SUZUKI dealer after a
collision.
Do not replace the front seats. If
you replace them, the air bags and
front passenger sensing system
may not work properly.
Do not use a seat cover. If you use
a seat cover, the front passenger
sensing system may not work prop-
erly.
Supplemental Restraint System (advanced air bags):
3, 9, 12
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How the System WorksIn a frontal collision, the crash sensors will
detect rapid deceleration and send a signal
to the controller. If the controller judges
that the deceleration represents a severe
frontal crash, the controller will trigger the
inflators. The controller also judges:
Whether the air bags should deploy at
reduced power or at full power according
to crash severity, driver’s seat fore/aft
position and whether or not the driver’s
seat belt is fastened.
Whether the front passenger’s front air
bag should deploy or not based on clas-
sification of the occupant of the front
passenger’s seat.
Since your vehicle is equipped with side air
bags, crash sensors will detect a side colli-
sion, and if the controller judges that the
side collision is severe enough, it will trig-
ger a side inflator.
The inflators inflate the appropriate air
bags with nitrogen or argon gas. The
inflated air bags provide a cushion for your
head (front air bags only) and upper body.
The air bag inflates and deflates so quickly
that you may not even realize that it has
activated. The air bag will neither hinder
your view nor make it harder to exit the
vehicle.
Air bags must inflate quickly and forcefully
in order to reduce the chance of serious or
fatal injuries. However, an unavoidable
consequence of the quick inflation is thatthe air bag may irritate bare skin, such as
the facial area against a front air bag. Also,
upon inflation, a loud noise will occur and
some powder and smoke will be released.
These conditions are not harmful and do
not indicate a fire in the car. Be aware,
however, that some air bag components
may be hot for a while after inflation.
A seat belt helps keep you in the proper
position for maximum protection when an
air bag inflates. Adjust your seat as far
back as possible while still maintaining
control of the vehicle. Sit fully back in your
seat; sit up straight; do not lean over the
steering wheel or dashboard. Front occu-
pants should not lean on or sleep against
the door. Please refer to the “Seat Adjust-
ment” section and the “Seat Belts and
Child Restraint Systems” section in the
“BEFORE DRIVING” section for details on
proper seat and seat belt adjustments.
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WARNING
The driver should not lean over the
steering wheel. The front passen-
ger should not rest his or her body
against the dashboard, or other-
wise get too close to the dash-
board. Front occupants should not
lean on or sleep against the door. In
these situations, the out-of-posi-
tion occupant would be too close to
an inflating air bag, and may suffer
severe injury.
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Supplemental Restraint System (advanced air bags):
3, 9, 12
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Note that even though your vehicle may be
moderately damaged in a collision, the col-
lision may not have been severe enough to
trigger the front or side air bags to inflate. If
your car sustains ANY front-end or side
damage, have the air bag system
inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer
to ensure it is in proper working order.
Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic
module which records information about
the air bag system if the air bags deploy in
a crash. The module records informationabout overall system status, which sensors
activated the deployment, and whether the
front seat belts were in use.
Servicing the Air Bag SystemIf the air bags inflate, have the air bags and
related components replaced by an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible.
If your vehicle ever gets in deep water and
the driver’s floor is submerged, the air bag
controller could be damaged. If this hap-
pens, have the air bag system inspected
by an authorized SUZUKI dealer as soon
as possible.
Special procedures are required for servic-
ing or replacing an air bag. For that reason,
only an authorized SUZUKI dealer should
be allowed to service or replace your air
bags. Please remind anyone who services
your vehicle that it has air bags.
Service on or around air bag components
or wiring must be performed only by an
authorized SUZUKI dealer. Improper ser-
vice could result in unintended air bag
deployment or could render the air bags
inoperative. Either of these two conditions
may result in severe injury.
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 vehicle. Do not touch
air bag system components or wires. Thewires are wrapped with yellow tape or yel-
low tubing, and the couplers are yellow for
easy identification.
Scrapping a car that has an undeployed air
bag can be hazardous. Ask your dealer,
body repair shop or scrap yard for help
with disposal.
If it is necessary to modify the advanced
front air bag system to accommodate a
person with disabilities, owners in the con-
tinental United States can call American
Suzuki toll-free at 1-800-934-0934, or write
to:
American Suzuki Motor Corporation
Automotive Customer Relations
3251 East Imperial Highway
Brea, CA 92821-6795
If you purchased your SUZUKI in Canada
please contact the Suzuki Canada Cus-
tomer Relations Department by telephone
at 1-905-889-2677 extension 2254 or in
writing at:
Suzuki Canada Inc.
Customer Relations
100 East Beaver Creek Road
Richmond Hill, On
L4B 1J6
WARNING
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Do not attach any objects to, or
place any objects over, the steering
wheel or dashboard. Do not place
any objects between the air bag
and the driver or front passenger.
These objects may interfere with air
bag operation or may be propelled
by the air bag in the event of a
crash. Either of these conditions
may cause severe injury.
Do not place seat covers on the
front seats, because seat covers
could restrict the side air bag’s
inflation. Also, do not place any
cup holders on the door, as the cup
holder could be propelled by the air
bag in the event of a crash. Either
of these conditions may cause
severe injury.
Supplemental Restraint System (advanced air bags):
3, 9, 12
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(1) Fuse puller
The fuses are also located under the
driver’s side of the dashboard. Remove the
fuse box lid by pulling it off. To remove a
fuse, use the fuse puller provided in the
fuse box.
The fuse information is detailed in “FUSES
AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS” section.
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NOTE:
Make sure that the fuse box always carries
spare fuses.
Headlight AimingSince special procedures are required, we
recommend you take your vehicle to your
SUZUKI dealer for headlight alignment.
WARNING
Always be sure to replace a blown
fuse with a fuse of the correct amper-
age. Never use a substitute such as
aluminum foil or wire to replace a
blown fuse. If you replace a fuse and
the new one blows in a short period
of time, you may have a major electri-
cal problem. Have your vehicle
inspected immediately by your
SUZUKI dealer.
BLOWN OK
Bulb Replacement: 7
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COLOR/SIZE (AMPS)
FUSE NAME PROTECTED CIRCUIT
Under the
dashboard FUSE
BOX(12) RED (10) HEATER Air Conditioning, Mirror Heater Switch
(13) BLANK – –
(14) YELLOW (20) REAR DEFOG Rear Defroster
(15) BLUE (15) RADIO·DOMEFuel Injection Controller, Dome Light, Spot Light,
Luggage Compartment Light, Radio, A/T Controller
(16) RED (10) AIR BAG 2 Air Bag
(17) RED (10) HAZARD Hazard Light, Keyless Entry
(18) BLANK – –
(19) RED (10) TAILParking/Marker Light (Front & Rear), License Plate
Light
(20) YELLOW (20) DOOR LOCK Door Lock Control
(21) BLANK – –
(22) BLUE (15) AIR BAG Air Bag
(12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19)
(22) (23) (24) (25) (26) (27)(28) (29)(20) (21)
(33)
(34)
Fuses and Protected Circuits: 7
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COLOR/SIZE (AMPS)
FUSE NAME PROTECTED CIRCUIT
Under the
dashboard FUSE
BOX(23) BLUE (15) IGGenerator, Ignition Coil, O
2 Sensor Heater, Fuel
Injection Controller, A/T Controller
(24) RED (10) TURN·BACK Turn Signal Light, Back Up Light
(25) BLUE (15) WIPER WASHER Wiper & Washer
(26) RED (10) ABS Anti-lock Brake System
(27) RED (10) METER Meter
(28) BLUE (15) CIGAR Cigar Lighter, Mirror Heater, Radio, Power Mirror
(29) BLANK – –
CAS-
SETTE
FUSE(33) ORANGE (30) P/W Power Window
Under the
dashboard
(34) BLANK – –
(12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19)
(22) (23) (24) (25) (26) (27)(28) (29)(20) (21)
(33)
(34)
Fuses and Protected Circuits: 7