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Reminder function
66J022
If the remote controller is not in the vehicle
under the following conditions, a buzzer
sounds intermittently for about 2 seconds
and the keyless start system indicator light
on the instrument cluster blinks in red:
When the vehicle speed is over 10 km/h
(6 mph).
When one or more doors are opened
and all of the doors are later closed with
the ignition switch in a position other
than “LOCK”.
The red indicator light will turn off within
several seconds after the remote controller
is returned to an area of the vehicle other
than the rear luggage area.
If the remote controller is left in the vehicle
and you lock the driver’s door or front pas-
senger’s door as described below, the door
will be automatically unlocked. If you open the driver’s door and lock the
door by turning the lock knob forward or
pushing the power door locking switch,
the driver’s door will be automatically
unlocked.
If you open a door other than the driver’s
door and lock the front passenger’s door
by turning the lock knob forward or push-
ing the power door locking switch, the
front passenger’s door will be automati-
cally unlocked.
NOTE:
The reminder will not operate when the
remote controller is on the instrument
panel, in the glove box, in the door
pocket, in the sun visor or on the floor
etc.
Be sure that the driver always carries the
remote controller.
Do not leave the remote controller in the
vehicle when leaving the vehicle.Replacement of the battery
If the remote controller becomes unreli-
able, replace the battery.
To replace the battery of the remote con-
troller:
66J016
1) Insert a flat blade screw driver covered
with a soft cloth in the slot of the remote
controller and pry it open.
EXAMPLE
Door Locks: 3, 5, 8

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When the driver and front passenger don’t
buckle their seat belts, the driver’s seat
belt reminder light in the instrument cluster
and the front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light in the center of the instru-
ment panel will come on and a buzzer will
sound as a reminder to the driver and front
passenger to buckle their seat belts.
The seat belt reminder functions as shown
in the figure below. There are some differ-
ences between the driver’s seat belt
reminder and the front passenger’s seat
belt reminder. For more details, refer to the
explanation below.
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.
Flow chart
52D219
Reminder 1 – 3
For each reminder 1 – 3, the reminder light comes on for about 20 seconds, then blinks
for about 55 seconds. When the reminder light first comes on, a buzzer sounds intermit-
tently for about 6 seconds.
Ignition Switch “ON”
Seat belt is
buckled
30 sec.Reminder 1
Vehicle speed:
increase to 8 km/hSeat belt is
unbuckled
Vehicle speed:
below 8 km/hVehicle speed:
over 8 km/h
Reminder 3
No reminder3 min. Reminder 2
No reminder Seat belt is
unbuckled
Vehicle speed:
below 8 km/hVehicle speed:
over 8 km/h
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tions and precautions about the seat belts
in this “Seat Belts and Child Restraint Sys-
tems” section for details on proper seat
and seat belt adjustments.
Please note that the pretensioners along
with the front air bags will activate only in
severe frontal collisions. They are not
designed to activate in rear impacts, side
impacts, rollovers or minor frontal colli-
sions. The pretensioners can be activated
only once. If the pretensioners are acti-
vated (that is, if the front air bags are acti-
vated), have the pretensioner system
serviced by an authorized SUZUKI dealer
as soon as possible.
If the “AIR BAG” light on the instrument
cluster does not blink or come on briefly
when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, stays on for more than 10
seconds, or comes on while driving, the
pretensioner system or the air bag system
may not work properly. Have both systems
inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer
as soon as possible.
Service on or around the pretensioner sys-
tem components or wiring must be per-
formed only by an authorized SUZUKI
dealer who is specially trained. Improper
service could result in unintended activa-
tion of pretensioners or could render the
pretensioner inoperative. Either of these
two conditions may result in personal
injury.To prevent damage or unintended activa-
tion of the pretensioners, be sure the bat-
tery 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 pretensioner system compo-
nents or wiring. The wires are wrapped
with yellow tape or yellow tubing, and the
couplers are yellow. When scrapping your
SUZUKI, ask your SUZUKI dealer, body
repair shop or scrap yard for assistance.
Supplemental Restraint
System (air bags)
54G022
Your vehicle has advanced front air bags
and side air bags for the driver and right
front passenger. Your vehicle also has
side curtain air bags.
WARNING
This section of the owner’s manual
describes the protection provided by
your SUZUKI’s SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM (air bags).
Please read and follow ALL these
instructions carefully to minimize
your risk of severe injury or death in
the event of a collision.EXAMPLE
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63J030
If the “AIR BAG” light on the instrument
cluster does not blink when the ignition
switch is first turned to the “ON” position,
or the “AIR BAG” light stays on, or comes
on while driving, the air bag system (or the
seat belt pretensioner system) may not
work properly. Have the air bag system
inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer
as soon as possible.
Front Air Bags
62J112
64J032
The driver’s front 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 theair bag. The front passenger’s front air bag
is located behind the passenger’s side of
the dashboard. The words “SRS AIRBAG”
are molded into the air bag cover to iden-
tify the location of the air bag.
Frontal collision range
60G032
Front air bags are designed to inflate only
in severe frontal collisions.
EXAMPLEEXAMPLE
Supplemental Restraint System (air bags): 3, 9, 12

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60G406
INSTRUMENT PANELInstrument Panel ................................................................. 4-1
Instrument Cluster .............................................................. 4-2
Warning and Indicator Lights ............................................ 4-3
A/T Selector Position Indicator (if equipped) ................... 4-11
Speedometer/Odometer/Tripmeter/Brightness
Control ................................................................................. 4-11
Tachometer .......................................................................... 4-13
Fuel Gauge ........................................................................... 4-13
Temperature Gauge ............................................................ 4-14
“PASS AIR BAG OFF” Indicator ........................................ 4-14
Hazard Warning Switch ...................................................... 4-14
Rear Window Defroster and Outside Rearview Mirrors
Defroster (if equipped) Switch ........................................... 4-15
Front Fog Light Switch (if equipped) ................................ 4-15
“ESP OFF” Switch ............................................................... 4-16
Transfer Switch (if equipped) ............................................. 4-16
Glove Box ............................................................................ 4-17
Information Display ............................................................. 4-17
Theft Deterrent Light ........................................................... 4-20
Heating and Air Conditioning System ............................... 4-20
Heating System ................................................................... 4-22
Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning System
(Climate Control) ................................................................. 4-25
Audio Systems .................................................................... 4-29

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Instrument Panel1. Instrument cluster
2. Ignition switch
3. Lighting switch/Turn signal and dim-
mer switch
4. Windshield wiper and washer switch/
Rear window wiper and washer
switch
5. Hazard warning switch
6. Other switches (if equipped)
7. Heater control panel/Climate control
panel
8. Audio system (if equipped)
9. Information display
10. Center ventilator
11. Side ventilator
12. Side defroster
13. Glove box
14. Passenger’s air bag
15. Fuse box
16. Hood release
17. Transfer switch (if equipped)
18. “ESP OFF” switch
19. “PASS AIR BAG OFF” indicator/Front
passenger’s seat belt reminder light
66J227
EXAMPLE
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Instrument Cluster1. Speedometer
2. Odometer/Tripmeter
3. Odometer/Tripmeter selector and
meter illumination cancel knob
4. Tachometer
5. Fuel gauge
6. Temperature gauge
7. Warning and indicator lights
66J212
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EXAMPLE
Instrument Cluster: 8

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If You Can Not Shift Automatic Transmission Gearshift
Lever Out of “P” (PARK)
.....................................................10-6
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck ..................................................7-4
Ignition Key Reminder
........................................................2-1
Ignition Switch
.....................................................................3-1
Illumination Indicator Light
................................................4-10
Important Vehicle Design Features To Know
...................7-1
Improving Fuel Economy
....................................................6-26
Information Display
.............................................................4-17
Inside Rearview Mirror ........................................................2-16
Installation with Lap-Shoulder Seat Belts
(Child Restraint with No Top Strap)
...................................2-29
Installation with the LATCH System ..................................2-31
Installation-Child Restraint with Top Strap
.......................2-34
Instrument Cluster
...............................................................4-2
Instrument Panel
.................................................................4-1
Interior Light Switch ............................................................5-7
JJacking Instructions
............................................................10-1
Jump Starting Instructions
.................................................10-3
KKeyless Entry System Transmitter (Type B)
.....................2-10
Keyless Start System Indicator Light
................................4-9
Keyless Start System Remote Controller (Type A)
..........2-3
Keyless Start System Remote Controller/
Keyless Entry System Transmitter
....................................2-3
Keys
......................................................................................2-1
LLap-Shoulder Belt
................................................................2-22
Lighting Operation ..............................................................3-6
Lighting/Turn Signal Control Lever
...................................3-5Lights “On” reminder
......................................................... 3-7
Listening to a CD
................................................................ 4-36
Listening to a CD from an External CD Changer
(Option)
................................................................................ 4-47
Listening to a XM Satellite Radio (Option)
....................... 4-44
Listening to Audio for AUX (Option)
................................. 4-46
Listening to the Radio
........................................................ 4-34
Low Fuel Warning Light ..................................................... 4-9
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
...............................4-3
, 6-21
Luggage Compartment Cover
........................................... 5-20
Luggage Compartment Light ............................................. 5-9
Luggage Restraint Loops
................................................... 5-19
MMaintenance Recommended under Severe Driving
Conditions
........................................................................... 9-7
Maintenance Schedule
....................................................... 9-2
Malfunction Indicator Light
................................................ 4-8
Manual Transmission
......................................................... 6-7
Mirrors
.................................................................................. 2-16
NNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA)
............................................................................... 12-4
OOdometer
............................................................................. 4-11
Off-Road Driving
................................................................. 7-4
Oil Level Check ................................................................... 9-10
Oil Pressure Light ............................................................... 4-7
On-Board Vehicle Computers and Event Data
Recorders
............................................................................ 12-3
On-Pavement Driving
......................................................... 7-2
Open Door Warning Light
.................................................. 4-9