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54G27-03E
“AIR BAG” Light
60G300
The “AIR BAG” light monitors inflators,
crash sensors, seat belt pretensioners, the
front passenger sensing system, and cor-
responding electrical circuit.
This light blinks for several seconds when
the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position so you can check if the light is
working. The light will come on and stay on
if there is a problem in the air bag system
or the seat belt pretensioner system.
Malfunction Indicator Light
65D530
Your vehicle has a computer-controlled
emission control system. A malfunction
indicator light is provided on the instrument
panel to indicate when it is necessary to
have the emission control system serviced.
The malfunction indicator light comes on
when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position to let you know the light is
working and goes out when the engine is
started.
If the malfunction indicator light comes on
or blinks when the engine is running, ser-
vice to the emission control system is nec-
essary. Bring the vehicle to your SUZUKI
dealer to have the emission control system
serviced right away and avoid hard accel-
eration until the service is performed.NOTE:
If the fuel filler cap is not installed fully, the
electrical system gets wet (such as by driv-
ing through a deep puddle of water) or the
fuel tank gets nearly empty, the malfunc-
tion indicator light may come on. If so, the
light will go off after driving a few times
after the fuel filler cap is installed fully, the
electrical system dries out or the fuel tank
is filled.
Low Fuel Warning Light
54G343
If this light comes on, fill the fuel tank
immediately.
NOTE:
The activation point of this light varies
depending on road conditions (for exam-
ple, slope or curve) and driving conditions
because of fuel moving in the tank.
WARNING
If the “AIR BAG” light does not blink
when the ignition switch is turned to
the “ON” position or stays on or
comes on when driving, the air bag
system or the seat belt pretensioner
system may not work properly. Have
both systems inspected by an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer.
CAUTION
Continuing to drive the vehicle when
the malfunction indicator light is on
or blinking can cause permanent
damage to the vehicle’s emission
control system, and can affect fuel
economy and driveability.
Warning and Indicator Lights: 8

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54G27-03E
60A183S
Keep the air cleaner clean
A dirty air cleaner will cause the fuel injec-
tion system to supply too much fuel to the
engine for the amount of air being sup-
plied. The result is waste of fuel due to
incomplete fuel burning.
Keep weight to a minimum
The heavier the load, the more fuel the
vehicle consumes. Take out any luggage
or cargo when it is not necessary.
Keep tire pressure correct
Underinflation of the tires can waste fuel
due to increased running resistance of the
tires. Keep your tires inflated to the correct
pressure shown on the label located below
the driver’s side door latch striker.EXAMPLE
Improving Fuel Economy: NO

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54G27-03E
60A187S
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.
(Continued)
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.

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54G27-03E
Rear Window Defroster Switch
..........................................4-10
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Switch
..................................3-5
Refill with Oil and Check for Leaks ....................................9-13
Refilling
................................................................................9-12
Remote Audio Controls
.............................................. 3-8
, 4-43
Replace the Oil Filter
...........................................................9-13
Replacement of the transmitter battery
.............................2-4
Reporting Safety Defects
....................................................12-4
SSafety Certification Label
...................................................12-2
Seat Adjustment
..................................................................2-11
Seat Belt Extender ...............................................................2-30
Seat Belt Hanger
..................................................................2-21
Seat Belt Inspection
............................................................2-22
Seat Belt Pretensioner System
..........................................2-31
Seat Belt Reminder
..............................................................2-19
Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems
...........................2-13
Selection of Coolant
............................................................9-17
Shoulder Anchor Height Adjuster
......................................2-21
Side Door Locks
..................................................................2-1
Snow Tires
...........................................................................9-31
Spark Plugs ..........................................................................9-21
SPECIFICATIONS
................................................................14-1
Specified Fluid
.....................................................................9-16
Specified Gear Oil ................................................................9-14
Specified Oil
.........................................................................9-11
Speedometer ........................................................................4-7
Spot Light
.............................................................................5-7
Starting the Engine
..............................................................6-2
Steering Wheel
.....................................................................9-24
Stowing Rear Center Lap-Shoulder Belt
...........................2-19Sun Visor
............................................................................. 5-6
Supplemental Restraint System (air bags)
....................... 2-32
TTachometer
.......................................................................... 4-9
Temperature Gauge
............................................................ 4-10
Thermometer
....................................................................... 4-13
Tilt Steering Lock Lever
..................................................... 3-6
Tire Chains
.......................................................................... 7-3
Tire Changing Tools
........................................................... 5-12
Tire Inflation Pressure ........................................................ 9-26
Tire Inspection
.................................................................... 9-27
Tire Rotation
........................................................................ 9-29
Tire Sidewall Labeling
........................................................ 9-25
Tire Size
............................................................................... 9-26
Tires
..................................................................................... 9-25
Towing a Disabled Vehicle
................................................. 10-5
Towing Your Vehicle (recreational towing)
...................... 8-2
Trailer Towing
..................................................................... 8-2
Trip meter
............................................................................ 4-7
Troubleshooting
.................................................................. 4-47
Trunk Lid
.............................................................................. 2-7
Trunk Light .......................................................................... 5-13
Turn Signal Indicators
........................................................ 4-6
Turn Signal Operation ........................................................ 3-4
UUniform Tire Quality Grading
............................................. 9-29
Unlatching and Latching Detachable Connector
............. 2-18
Using the Transaxle
............................................................ 6-4
VVehicle Cleaning
................................................................. 11-3
Vehicle Identification Number
........................................... 12-1