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Front Seat Back Pocket
(if equipped)
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(1) Front seat back pocket
This pocket is provided for holding light
and soft things such as gloves, newspa-
pers or magazines.
Footrest
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Use the footrest (1) as a support for your
left foot.
Center Console BoxUse this stowage for keeping small arti-
cles.
The box consists of upper and lower com-
partments. The upper compartment forms
a tray, which also serves as a lid of the
lower compartment.Upper compartmentOpen the upper compartment by raising
the top lid (2) while keeping the lever (1)
up.
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WARNING
Do not put hard or breakable objects
in the pocket. If an accident occurs,
objects such as bottles, cans, etc.
can injure the occupants in the rear
seat.
(1)
(1)
(2)
(1)
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Luggage Under-boxUse this stowage for carrying small bag-
gage or the like.
To access the stowage, raise the floor-
board by holding the handle (1) on it and
hang the hook (2) on the edge of the
trunk.
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Net/Rope Hooks
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There are two net hooks (1), one on each
of the trunk opening sides.
There are four rope hooks (2) provided on
the trunk floor.
Pull out these hooks to use as shown in
the illustration.
An optional rubber net can be hooked to
these hooks to help keep cargo from mov-
ing around in the luggage compartment
during normal driving.
Roof Rack Anchors (if
equipped)
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You can use the roof rack anchors to
attach the optional roof rack which is avail-
able at your SUZUKI dealer. If you use a
roof rack, observe the instructions and pre-
cautions in this section and provided with
the roof rack.
Make sure the roof rack is securely
installed.
To mount various types of cargo (such
as skis, bicycles, etc.) properly, use suit-
able attachments which are available
from your SUZUKI dealer. Be sure to
install the attachments properly and
securely according to the instructions
provided. Do not mount cargo directly on
the roof panel. The cargo can damage
the roof panel.
(1) (2)
(2)
CAUTION
Use the net and rope hooks only for
holding light objects.
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The gross weight of the roof rack plus
cargo must not exceed the loading
capacity (50 kg (110 lbs)). Also, do not
let the gross vehicle weight (fully loaded
vehicle including driver, passengers,
cargo, roof load and trailer tongue
weight) exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) listed in the
driver’s door lock pillar.
Mount and secure the cargo onto the
roof rack properly according to the
instructions provided. Be sure to stow
the heaviest items at the bottom and dis-
tribute the cargo as evenly as possible.
Do not carry items so large that they
hang over the bumpers or the sides of
the vehicle, or block your view.
Secure the front and rear ends of long
items – such as wood panels, surfboards
and so forth – to both the front and rear
of the vehicle. You should protect the
painted surfaces of the vehicle from
scuffing caused by tie-down ropes.
Check periodically to make sure the roof
rack is securely installed and free from
damage.
For vehicles with roof rack anchors,
make sure the anchors are covered with
the caps when not in use.
HomeLink
® (if equipped)
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HomeLink
®: HomeLink
® is a registered
trademark of Johnson Controls Technology
Company.
The HomeLink
® Wireless Control System
provides a convenient way to replace up to
three hand-held radio-frequency (RF)
transmitters used to activate devices such
as gate operators, garage door openers,
entry door locks, security systems, even
home lighting. Additional HomeLink
® infor-
mation can be found on the Internet at
www.homelink.com
or by calling 1-800-
355-3515.
Before programming HomeLink
® to a
garage door opener or gate operator, make
sure that people and objects are out of the
way of the device to prevent potential harm
or damage. When programming a garage
door opener, it is advised to park outside of
the garage. Do not use HomeLink® with
any garage door opener that lacks safety
stop and reverse features as required by
U.S. federal safety standards (this includes
WARNING
Abrupt maneuvers or failure to
properly secure cargo can allow the
cargo to fly off the vehicle and hit
others, causing personal injury or
property damage.
Mount cargo securely and avoid
abrupt maneuvers such as “jack-
rabbit” starts, sharp turns, fast cor-
nering and sudden braking. Check
periodically to make sure that
cargo is securely fastened.
Large, bulky, long, or flat items can
affect vehicle aerodynamics or be
caught by the wind, and can reduce
vehicle control resulting in an acci-
dent and personal injury. Drive cau-
tiously at a safely reduced speed
when carrying this type of cargo.
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any garage door opener position manufac-
tured before April 1, 1982). A garage door
that cannot detect an object – signaling the
door to stop and reverse – does not meet
current U.S. federal safety standards. For
more information, contact HomeLink
® at
www.homelink.com
or by calling 1-800-
355-3515.
Retain the original transmitter of the RF
device you are programming for use in
other vehicles as well as for future
HomeLink
® programming. It is also sug-
gested that upon the sale of the vehicle,
the programmed HomeLink
® buttons be
erased for security purposes. Refer to
“Programming HomeLink
®” (step 1) only)
or, for assistance, contact HomeLink
® at
www.homelink.com
or by calling 1-800-
355-3515.
Programming HomeLink
®
NOTE:
Some vehicles may require the ignition
switch to be turned to the second (or
“accessories”) position or the “on” position
for programming and/or operation of
HomeLink
®. It is also recommended that a
new battery be placed in the hand-held
transmitter of the device being pro-
grammed to HomeLink
® for quicker train-
ing and accurate transmission of the
radiofrequency signal. Do not repeat “Pro-
gramming HomeLink
®” – step 1) to train
additional devices to a second or thirdHomeLink
® button. Begin with “Program-
ming HomeLink
®” – step 2).
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1) Press and hold the two outer
HomeLink
® buttons (buttons one and
three) – releasing only when the indica-
tor light begins to flash (after 20 sec-
onds). Do not hold the buttons for
longer than 30 seconds and do not
repeat step 1) to program a second
and/or third hand-held transmitter to the
remaining two HomeLink
® buttons.
2) Position the end of your hand-held
transmitter 5–14 cm (1–3 inches) away
from the HomeLink
® button you wish to
program while keeping the indicator
light in view.
3) Simultaneously press and hold both the
chosen HomeLink® and hand-held
transmitter buttons. Do not release the
buttons until step 4) has been com-
pleted.NOTE:
Some gate operators and garage door
openers may require you to replace this
Programming step 3) with procedures
noted in the “Gate Operator / Canadian
Programming” section.
4) After the HomeLink
® indicator light
changes from a slow to a rapidly blink-
ing light, release both the HomeLink
®
and hand-held transmitter buttons.
NOTE:
If the HomeLink
® indicator light does not
change to a rapidly blinking light, contact
HomeLink
® at www.homelink.com
or call
1-800-355-3515 for assistance.
5) Press and hold the just-trained
HomeLink
® button and observe the
indicator light.
– If the indicator light stays on con-
stantly, programming is complete and
your device should activate when the
HomeLink® button is pressed and
released.
NOTE:
To program the remaining two HomeLink
®
buttons, begin with “Programming
HomeLink
®” – step 2). Do not repeat step
1).
– If the indicator light blinks rapidly for
two seconds and then turns to a con-
stant light continue with “Programming
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HomeLink
®” steps 6–8 to complete the
programming of a rolling code
equipped device (most commonly a
garage door opener).
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6) At the garage door opener receiver
(motor-head unit) in the garage, locate
the “learn” or “smart” button. This can
usually be found where the hanging
antenna wire is attached to the motor-
head unit.
7) Firmly press and release the “learn” or
“smart” button. (The name and color of
the button may vary by manufacturer.)
NOTE:
There are 30 seconds in which to initiate
step 8).
8) Return to the vehicle and firmly press,
hold for two seconds and release the
programmed HomeLink
® button.
Repeat the “press/hold/release”
sequence a second time, and, depend-
ing on the brand of the garage door
opener (or other rolling code equipped
device), repeat this sequence a third
time to complete the programming pro-
cess.
HomeLink
® should now activate your
rolling code equipped device.
NOTE:
To program the remaining two HomeLink
®
buttons, begin with “Programming
HomeLink
®” – step 2). Do not repeat step
1).
For questions or comments, please con-
tact HomeLink
® at www.homelink.com
or
1-800-355-3515.
Gate Operator / Canadian Program-
mingCanadian radio-frequency laws require
transmitter signals to “time-out” (or quit)
after several seconds of transmission –
which may not be long enough for
HomeLink
® to pick up the signal during
programming. Similar to this Canadian law,
some U.S. gate operators are designed to
“time-out” in the same manner.
If you live in Canada or you are having diffi-
culties programming a gate operator by
using the Programming procedures
(regardless of where you live), replace
“Programming HomeLink
®” step 3) with
the following:
NOTE:
If programming a garage door opener or
gate operator, it is advised to unplug the
device during the “cycling” process to pre-
vent possible overheating.
3) Continue to press and hold the
HomeLink
® button while you press and
release – every two seconds (“cycle”)
your hand-held transmitter until the fre-
quency signal has successfully been
accepted by HomeLink
®. (The indicator
light will flash slowly and then rapidly.)
Proceed with “Programming HomeLink
®”
step 4) to complete.
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Using HomeLink
®
To operate, simply press and release the
programmed HomeLink
® button. Activation
will now occur for the trained device (i.e.
garage door opener, gate operator, secu-
rity system, entry door lock, home/office
lighting, etc.). For convenience, the hand-
held transmitter of the device may also be
used at any time. In the event that there
are still programming difficulties or ques-
tions, contact HomeLink
® at
www.homelink.com
or 1-800-355-3515.
Erasing HomeLink
® Buttons
To erase programming from the three but-
tons (individual buttons cannot be erased
but can be “reprogrammed” as outlined
below), follow the step noted:
Press and hold the two outer HomeLink
®
buttons until the indicator light begins to
flash-after 20 seconds. Release both but-
tons. Do not hold for longer that 30 sec-
onds. HomeLink
® is now in the train (or
learning) mode and can be programmed at
any time beginning with “Programming
HomeLink
®” – step 2).
Reprogramming a Single
HomeLink
® Button
To program a device to HomeLink
® using a
HomeLink
® button previously trained, fol-
low these steps:
1) Press and hold the desired HomeLink
®
button. DO NOT release the button.
2) The indicator light will begin to flash
after 20 seconds. Without releasing the
HomeLink
® button, proceed with “Pro-
gramming HomeLink
®” – step 2).
For questions or comments, contact
HomeLink
® at www.homelink.com
or 1-
800-355-3515.
Frame HooksFront hook (1)
1) Take out the necessary tools (jack bar,
wheel nut wrench and tow hook) from
the onboard tool set.
2) Use the end of the jack bar (a) wrapped
with a cloth (b) to open the front tow
hook cover (c).
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3) Insert the tow hook (e) into the tow
hook receptacle (d) and screw the hook
in as far as it can be turned by hand.
(c)
(a)
(b)
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Trailer Towing
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Do not use your vehicle to tow a trailer. The
vehicle is not designed or intended for
such use. Towing a trailer can adversely
affect handling, durability and fuel econ-
omy.
Towing Your Vehicle
(recreational towing)Your vehicle may be towed behind another
vehicle (such as a motorhome), provided
you use the proper towing method speci-
fied for your vehicle. The towing method
you must use depends on the specifica-
tions of your vehicle: whether it is a 2-
wheel drive (2WD) or intelligent All Wheel
Drive (i-AWD) vehicle.
Use the towing instruction table to select
the proper towing method for your vehicle,
and carefully follow the corresponding
instructions. Be sure to use proper towing
equipment designed for recreational tow-
ing and make sure that towing speed does
not exceed 90 km/h (55 mph).TOWING INSTRUCTION TABLE
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WARNING
Always use a safety chain when tow-
ing your vehicle and be sure to
observe federal, state, and local
requirements for trailer hitches, tow
bars, lights, etc.
DRIVE
TRAINTRANSAXLETOWING
METHOD
2WDCVT (AUTO)A
M/T (MANUAL)A B
i-AWD
includ-
ing 2WD
modeCVTnone
CAUTION
For the CVT of intelligent All Wheel
Drive (i-AWD) models, don’t tow your
vehicle behind another vehicle such
as a motorhome, or the drive train
may be seriously damaged.
Daily Inspection Checklist: NO
Starting the Engine: 1
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCEMaintenance Schedule ....................................................... 7-2
Periodic Maintenance Schedule except CANADA ........... 7-3
Maintenance Recommended under Severe Driving
Conditions except CANADA .............................................. 7-7
Periodic Maintenance Schedule for CANADA .................. 7-11
Drive Belt ............................................................................. 7-15
Engine Oil and Filter ........................................................... 7-15
Engine Coolant .................................................................... 7-18
Air Cleaner ........................................................................... 7-20
Spark Plugs ......................................................................... 7-20
Gear Oil ................................................................................ 7-22
Clutch Pedal ........................................................................ 7-23
Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT) Fluid .................. 7-24
Brakes .................................................................................. 7-25
Steering Wheel .................................................................... 7-27
Tires ...................................................................................... 7-28
Battery .................................................................................. 7-39
Fuses .................................................................................... 7-40
Headlight Aiming ................................................................. 7-44
Bulb Replacement ............................................................... 7-45
Wiper Blades ....................................................................... 7-54
Windshield Washer Fluid ................................................... 7-56
Air Conditioning System .................................................... 7-57