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June, 2006
OWNER’S MANUAL
99011-54G27-03E AERIO
Printed in Japan
See page 1-1
10.0 mm
Keep With Vehicle At All Times.
Contains Important Information
On Safety, Operation & Maintenance.
SERVICE STATION INFORMATION
Fuel recommendation: Brake and clutch fluid:
Engine oil recommendation: Automatic transaxle fluid:
Tire cold pressure:
For further details, see “Engine Oil and Filter” in the
“INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE” section.DOT3
An equivalent of DEXRON®
-III.
See the “Tire Information Label” located on the
driver’s door lock pillar.
2007Engine oil with “Starburst” symbol
Made from 100% recycled paper,
except for cover.
ENGLISH
Suzuki Red: Magenta 100%, Yellow 100%
Suzuki Blue: Cyan 100%, Magenta 70%
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SERVICE STATION GUIDE1. Fuel (see section 1)
2. Engine hood (see section 5)
3. Tire changing tools (see section 5)
4. Engine oil dipstick
(see section 9)
5. Automatic transaxle fluid dipstick
(see section 9)
6. Engine coolant (see section 9)
7. Windshield washer fluid
(see section 9)
8. Battery (see section 9)
9. Tire pressure (see tire information
label on driver’s door lock pillar)
10. Spare tire (see section 9)
54G637
LHD: Left Hand Drive
RHD: Right Hand Drive
2
1
(RHD) 2(LHD) 2
310
45
6
7
8
(LHD) 9(RHD) 9
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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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LOCATION OF WARNING
MESSAGESRead and follow all of the warnings (labels
etc.) on your vehicle. Make sure you
understand all of them. Keep them on the
vehicle. Do not remove the messages for
any reason. If a label comes off or the
messages become difficult to be read,
have it corrected by your SUZUKI dealer.
1. Air bag warning labels
(on both sun visors)
2. Passenger seat belt warning label
3. Rear center seat belt warning label
4. Jacking warning label
5. Jacking warning label
6. Fuel filler cap message
7. Brake fluid cap message
8. Engine cooling fan warning label
9. Radiator cap warning label
10. Air conditioner warning label
11. Battery label
12. Compact spare tire warning label
13. Rear outboard seat belt warning label
14. Side air bag warning label
54G633
6
7
8
9 1
3
2
10
12
4
5 13
13
13
14
14
14
11
Driver Passenger
EXAMPLE
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54G27-03E
65D394
FUEL RECOMMENDATIONFuel Recommendation ........................................................ 1-1
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54G27-03E
Fuel Recommendation
60A004
Your vehicle requires regular unleaded
gasoline with a minimum rating of 87 pump
octane ((R + M)/2 method). In some areas,
the only fuels that are available are oxy-
genated fuels.
Oxygenated fuels which meet the mini-
mum octane requirement and the require-
ments described below may be used in
your vehicle without jeopardizing the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
NOTE:
Oxygenated fuels are fuels which contain
oxygen-carrying additives such as MTBE
or alcohol.
Gasoline Containing MTBEUnleaded gasoline containing MTBE
(methyl tertiary butyl ether) may be used in
your vehicle if the MTBE content is not
greater than 15%. This oxygenated fuel
does not contain alcohol.
Gasoline/Ethanol blends
Blends of unleaded gasoline and ethanol
(grain alcohol), also known as gasohol,
may be used in your vehicle if the ethanol
content is not greater than 10%.
Gasoline/Methanol blends
Fuels containing 5% or less methanol
(wood alcohol) may be suitable for use in
your vehicle if they contain cosolvents and
corrosion inhibitors. Do NOT USE fuels
containing more than 5% methanol under
any circumstances. Fuel system damage
or vehicle performance problems resulting
from the use of such fuels are not the
responsibility of SUZUKI and may not be
covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Fuel Pump LabelingIn some states, pumps that dispense oxy-
genated fuels are required to be labeled for
the type and percentage of oxygenate and
whether important additives are present.
Such labels may provide enough informa-
tion for you to determine if a particular
blend of fuel meets the requirements listed
above. In other areas, pumps may not be
clearly labeled as to the content or type of
oxygenate and additives. If you are not
sure that the fuel you intend to use meets
these requirements, check with the service
station operator or the fuel supplier.
NOTE:
To help clean the air, SUZUKI recom-
mends you use the oxygenated fuels.
However, if you are not satisfied with the
driveability or fuel economy of your vehicle
when you are using an oxygenated fuel,
switch back to the regular unleaded gaso-
line.
CAUTION
Be careful not to spill fuel containing
alcohol while refueling. Fuels con-
taining alcohol can cause paint dam-
age, which is not covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Fuel Recommendation: 1, 2
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54G27-03E
Automatic transaxle
54G513
If the gearshift lever can not be shifted
out of “P” (Park) in the normal way,
remove the cover (1) over the button,
and pushing the release button with the
key in the “ON” or “ACC” position will
permit movement of the gearshift lever
out of “P” (see “If You Can Not Shift
Automatic Transaxle Gearshift Lever Out
of “P” (PARK)” in the INDEX). The gear-
shift lever can be moved back to “P”
without pushing the release button.
To release the steering lock, insert the key
and turn the ignition switch clockwise to
one of the other positions. If you have trou-
ble turning the key to unlock the steering,
try turning the steering wheel slightly to the
right or left while turning the key.
60A300S
ACC
Accessories such as the radio can oper-
ate, but the engine is off.
ON
This is the normal operating position. All
electrical systems are on.
START
This is the position for starting the engine
using the starter motor. The key should be
released from this position as soon as the
engine starts.
(1)
WARNING
For manual transaxle vehicles,
never remove the ignition key while
the vehicle is moving. The steering
wheel will lock and you will not be
able to steer the vehicle.
Always carry the ignition key when
leaving the vehicle even if for a
short time. Also do not leave chil-
dren or pets alone in a parked vehi-
cle. Unattended children could
cause accidental movement of the
vehicle or could tamper with power
windows. Children or pets could
also suffer from heatstroke in warm
or hot weather, which could result
in severe injury or even death.
CAUTION
Do not turn the starter motor for
more than 15 seconds at a time. If
the engine does not start, wait 15
seconds before trying again. If the
engine does not start after several
attempts, check the fuel and igni-
tion systems or consult your
SUZUKI dealer.
Do not leave the ignition switch in
the “ON” position if the engine is
not running or the battery will dis-
charge.
Ignition Switch: 8
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54G27-03E
60G406
INSTRUMENT PANELInstrument Panel ................................................................. 4-1
Instrument Cluster .............................................................. 4-2
Warning and Indicator Lights ............................................ 4-3
A/T Selector Position Indicator (if equipped) ................... 4-7
Speedometer/Odometer/Trip meter ................................... 4-7
Brightness Control .............................................................. 4-8
Tachometer .......................................................................... 4-9
Fuel Gauge ........................................................................... 4-9
Temperature Gauge ............................................................ 4-10
Hazard Warning Switch ...................................................... 4-10
Rear Window Defroster Switch (if equipped) ................... 4-10
Outside Rearview Mirrors Defroster Switch
(if equipped) ......................................................................... 4-11
Fog Light Switch (if equipped) ........................................... 4-11
Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray (if equipped) ..................... 4-11
Information Display ............................................................. 4-12
Glove Box ............................................................................ 4-14
Heating and Air Conditioning System ............................... 4-15
Heating System ................................................................... 4-16
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System ................. 4-19
Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning System
(Climate Control) ................................................................. 4-22
Audio Systems .................................................................... 4-26