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Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle” in the
“Driving Your Vehicle” section.
Intended Outboard Sidewall:
The side of an asymmetrical tire, that must
always face outward when mounted on a
vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa):
The metric unit for air pressure.
Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire:
A tire used on light duty trucks and some
multipurpose passenger vehicles.
Load Index:
An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279
that corresponds to the load carrying
capacity of a tire.
Maximum Inflation Pressure:
The maximum air pressure to which a cold
tire may be inflated. The maximum air
pressure is molded onto the sidewall.
Maximum Load Rating:
The load rating for a tire at the maximum
permissible inflation pressure for that tire.
Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight:
The sum of curb weight, accessory weight,
vehicle capacity weight, and production
options weight.
Normal Occupant Weight:
The number of occupants a vehicle is
designed to seat multiplied by 150 lbs (68
kg). Refer to “Loading Your Vehicle” in
“Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle”
in the “Driving Your Vehicle” section.Occupant Distribution:
Designated seating positions.
Outward Facing Sidewall:
The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a
particular side that faces outward when
mounted on a vehicle. The side of the tire
that contains a whitewall, bears white let-
tering, or bears manufacturer, brand, and/
or model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same moldings on the
other sidewall of the tire.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire:
A tire used on passenger cars and some
light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles.
Recommended Inflation Pressure:
Vehicle manufacturer’s recommended tire
inflation pressure as shown on the tire
placard. Refer to “Inflation – Tire Pressure”
in this section and “Loading Your Vehicle”
in “Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehi-
cle” in the “Driving Your Vehicle” section.
Radial Ply Tire:
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that
extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees
to the centerline of the tread.
Rim:
A metal support for a tire and upon which
the tire beads are seated.
Sidewall:
The portion of a tire between the tread and
the bead.Speed Rating:
An alphanumeric code assigned to a tire
indicating the maximum speed at which a
tire can operate.
Traction:
The friction between the tire and the road
surface. The amount of grip provided.
Tread:
The portion of a tire that comes into con-
tact with the road.
Treadwear Indicators:
Narrow bands, sometimes called wear
bars, that show across the tread of a tire
when only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread
remains. Refer to “When It Is Time for New
Tires” in this section.
UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards):
A tire information system that provides
consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction,
temperature, and treadwear. Ratings are
determined by tire manufacturers using
government testing procedures. The rat-
ings are molded into the sidewall of the
tire. Refer to “Uniform Tire Quality Grad-
ing” in this section.
Vehicle Capacity Weight:
The number of designated seating posi-
tions multiplied by 150 lbs (68 kg) plus the
rated cargo load. Refer to “Loading Your
Vehicle” in “Your Driving, the Road, and
Your Vehicle” in the “Driving Your Vehicle”
section.
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Emission Compliance Label
(for U.S.A.)
60A412
The EPA emission compliance label is
located under the hood. It provides much
of the information needed to perform an
engine tune-up on your vehicle.
WarrantiesThe warranties covering your vehicle are
explained in a separate New Vehicle War-
ranty Information booklet given to you at
the time of sale. Please read this booklet
carefully so you can understand your rights
and responsibilities.For U.S.A.The following warranties are provided with
your vehicle:
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty For SUZUKI Parts or
Accessories
Emission Components Defect Warranty
Emission Performance Warranty
On-Board Vehicle Computers
and Event Data RecordersYour vehicle, like other modern motor
vehicles, has a number of sophisti-
cated computer systems that monitor
and control several aspects of the
vehicle’s performance. Your vehicle
uses on-board vehicle computers to
monitor emission control components
to optimize fuel economy, to monitor
conditions for airbag deployment and,
if so equipped, to provide anti-lock
braking and to help the driver control
the vehicle in difficult driving situa-
tions. Some information may be stored
during regular operations to facilitate
repair of detected malfunctions; other
information is stored only in a crash
event by computer systems, such as
those commonly called event data
recorders (EDR).
In a crash event, computer systems,
such as the Airbag Sensing and Diag-
nostic Module (SDM) in your vehicle
may record information about the con-
dition of the vehicle and how it was
operated, such as data related to
engine speed, brake application, throt-
tle position, vehicle speed, safety belt
usage, airbag readiness, airbag per-
formance, and the severity of a colli-
sion. This information has been used
to improve vehicle crash performance
8-3 INDEX
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers
................................................5-53
GGasoline Octane
..................................................................5-2
Gasoline Specifications
......................................................5-2
Gate Ajar Light
.....................................................................3-25
Glove Box
.............................................................................2-21
HHalogen Bulbs
.....................................................................5-23
Hazard Warning Flashers
...................................................3-3
Head Restraints
...................................................................1-4
Headlamps
...........................................................................3-7
Heated Seats ........................................................................1-2
Highbeam On Light
.............................................................3-25
Highway Hypnosis ...............................................................4-12
Hill and Mountain Roads
.....................................................4-13
Hood Release
.......................................................................5-5
Horn
......................................................................................3-3
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
..........................................1-38
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
....................................1-11
IIdentification Numbers
........................................................7-1
If a Tire Goes Flat
................................................................5-37
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
........4-16
Ignition Positions
................................................................2-12
Infants and Young Children
................................................1-19
Inflation – Tire Pressure
......................................................5-30
Instrument Panel Brightness
..............................................3-8
Instrument Panel Cluster
....................................................3-15
Instrument Panel Overview ................................................3-1
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
.......5-49
JJump Starting
...................................................................... 5-19
KKeys
..................................................................................... 2-1
LLeather
................................................................................. 5-49
Level Control
....................................................................... 4-21
License Plate Lamp
............................................................ 5-24
Liftgate
................................................................................. 2-7
Loading Your Vehicle
......................................................... 4-16
Lockout Protection
............................................................. 2-6
Loss of Control
................................................................... 4-8
Low Fuel Warning Light
..................................................... 3-26
Lower Anchors
.................................................................... 1-26
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
......... 1-26
Luggage Carrier
.................................................................. 2-22
MMaintenance Record except CANADA
.............................. 6-18
Maintenance Requirements
............................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
....................................................... 6-1
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
............................................... 3-21
Manual Lumbar
................................................................... 1-2
Manual Rearview Mirror
..................................................... 2-20
Manual Reclining Seatbacks
.............................................. 1-2
Manual Seats
....................................................................... 1-1
Manual Shift Mode (MSM) (Automatic Transaxle)
............ 2-16
Map Lamps
.......................................................................... 3-9
Mirrors
.................................................................................. 2-20
Multi-Band Antenna
............................................................ 3-74