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TABLE OF CONTENTSCalifornia Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constitu-
ents, and certain product compo-
nents contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
FUEL RECOMMENDATION
1
BEFORE DRIVING
2
STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS
3
INSTRUMENT PANEL
4
OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
5
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
6
DRIVING TIPS
7
VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING
8
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
9
EMERGENCY SERVICE
10
APPEARANCE CARE
11
GENERAL INFORMATION
12
FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS
13
SPECIFICATIONS
14
INDEX
15
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Frame HooksFront (type A)
54G468
Front (type B)
54G532
Rear (type A)
54G646
Rear (type B)
54G534
Frame hooks (1) are provided on the front
and rear of the vehicle for use in emer-
gency situations.
For type A model, remove the cover to
access the front hook (1). Unhook the
lower part of the cover (a) and then remove
the cover (a).
For type B model, remove the cover to
access hook (1) as follows.
Front:
Remove clip (a), unhook the lower part of
the cover (b) and then remove the cover
(b).
Rear:
Unhook the lower part of the cover (c) and
then remove the cover (c).
To tow your vehicle on the road or highway,
follow the towing instruction in “EMER-
GENCY SERVICE” or “VEHICLE LOAD-
ING AND TOWING” section.
(1)
(a)
EXAMPLE
(1)
(a)
(b)
EXAMPLE
(2)
(1)
EXAMPLE
(2) (1)
(c)
EXAMPLE
WARNING
Do not use the frame hooks (1) to tow
another vehicle or to have your vehi-
cle towed on the road or highway.
The hooks (1) are designed for use in
emergency situations only, such as if
your vehicle or another vehicle gets
stuck in deep mud or snow.
Spot Light: 7
Assist Grips: 3
Coat Hooks:
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54G27-03E
60G411
EMERGENCY SERVICEJacking Instructions ........................................................... 10-1
Jump Starting Instructions ................................................ 10-4
Towing a Disabled Vehicle ................................................. 10-5
If the Starter Does Not Operate .......................................... 10-6
If the Engine is Flooded ...................................................... 10-6
If the Engine Overheats ...................................................... 10-6
If You Can Not Shift Automatic Transaxle Gearshift
Lever Out of “P” (PARK) .................................................... 10-8
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54G644
Jump Starting Instructions
When jump starting your vehicle, use
the following procedure:
60A269
1) Use only a 12 volt battery to jump start
your vehicle. Position the good 12V bat-
tery close to your vehicle so that the
jumper cables will reach both batteries.
When using a battery installed on
another vehicle, DO NOT LET THE
VEHICLES TOUCH. Set the parking
brakes fully on both vehicles.
CAUTION
To avoid damaging the lower body
trim, do not step on it.
WARNING
Never attempt to jump start your
vehicle if the battery appears to be
frozen. Batteries in this condition
may explode or rupture if jump
starting is attempted.
When making jumper cable con-
nections, be certain that your
hands and the jumper cables
remain clear from pulleys, belts or
fans.
Batteries produce flammable
hydrogen gas. Keep flames and
sparks away from the battery or an
explosion may occur. Never smoke
when working near the battery.
If the booster battery you use for
jump starting is installed in another
vehicle, make sure the two vehicles
are not touching each other.
If your battery discharges repeat-
edly, for no apparent reason, have
your vehicle inspected by an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer.
To avoid harm to yourself or dam-
age to your vehicle or battery, fol-
low the jump starting instructions
below precisely and in order. If you
are in doubt, call for qualified road
service.
CAUTION
Your vehicle should not be started by
pushing or towing. This starting
method could result in permanent
damage to the catalytic converter.
Use jumper cables to start a vehicle
with a weak or run-down battery.12V BATTERY
Jacking Instructions: 5
Jump Starting Instructions: 7
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2) Turn off all vehicle accessories, except
those necessary for safety reasons (for
example, headlights or hazard lights).
54G079
3) Make jumper cable connections as fol-
lows:
1. Connect one end of the first jumper
cable to the positive (+) terminal of
the discharged battery (1).
2. Connect the other end to the positive
(+) terminal of the booster battery
(2).
3. Connect one end of the second
jumper cable to the negative (–) ter-
minal of the booster battery (2).
4. Make the final connection to an
unpainted, heavy metal part (i.e.
engine hook (3)) of the engine of the
vehicle with the discharged battery
(1).4) If the booster battery you are using is
installed on another vehicle, start the
engine of the vehicle with the booster
battery. Run the engine at moderate
speed.
5) Start the engine of the vehicle with the
discharged battery.
6) Remove the jumper cables in the exact
reverse order in which you connected
them.
Towing a Disabled VehicleEmergency TowingIf your vehicle is disabled, it may be towed
by a tow truck using one of the following
methods:
1) Tow the vehicle with two wheels lifted
by the tow truck and the other two
wheels on a towing dolly.
2) Use the appropriate towing method
specified for your vehicle in the “Towing
Your Vehicle (recreational towing)” sec-
tion, but with the wheels lifted by the
tow truck instead of on a towing dolly.
Be sure to carefully follow the specific
instructions provided in the “Towing
Your Vehicle (recreational towing)” sec-
tion.
(1)
(3)
(2)
WARNING
Never connect the jumper cable
directly to the negative (–) terminal of
the discharged battery, or an explo-
sion may occur.
CAUTION
If vehicle damage (such as steering
or drivetrain damage, etc.) prevents
normal use of the towing procedures
for your vehicle described in the
“Towing Your Vehicle (recreational
towing)” section, have your vehicle
towed with two wheels lifted by the
tow truck and the other two wheels
on a towing dolly.
Jump Starting Instructions: 7
Towing a Disabled Vehicle: 6