2010 SUZUKI KIZASHI tow

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BEFORE DRIVING
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NOTE:
The keyless start system may not function
correctly in certain environments or under
certain operating conditions such as the
following:
 When there are strong signals coming
from a television, power station or a cel-
lular phone.
 When the remote controller is in contact
with or covered by a metal object.
 When a radio wave type remote keyless
entry is used nearby.
 When the remote controller is placed
near an electronic device such as per-
sonal computer.
Some additional precautions you should
take and information you should be aware
of are:
 Make sure the key is stowed in the
remote controller. If the remote controller
becomes unreliable, you will not be able
to lock or unlock the doors, or start the
engine.
 Be sure that the driver always carries the
remote controller.
 If you lose one of the remote controllers,
ask an authorized SUZUKI dealer as
soon as possible for a replacement. Be
sure to have your dealer program the
new remote controller code in your vehi-
cle’s memory so that the old code is
erased, or perform the programming pro-
cedure yourself according to the instruc-
tions in this section. You can use up to four remote controllers
and keys for your vehicle. Ask an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer for details.
 The battery life of the remote controller
is about two years, but it can vary
depending on usage conditions.
Remote Controller Reminder Function
(for Trunk)
This function prevents the remote control-
ler from being left under a locked trunk lid.
 If you attempt to lock the trunk lid with
the remote controller left inside the trunk
and the vehicle in the following condition,
the function automatically unlocks and
slightly opens the lid:
– Vehicle is parked with all doors closed
and locked.Trunk Inside Area Where Remote Con-
troller Reminder Function (for Trunk)
Wo r k s
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CAUTION
Check that you have the remote con-
troller whenever you close the trunk
lid, or there is a risk of leaving the
remote controller inside the closed
trunk lid.
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Seat Adjustment: 3

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BEFORE DRIVING
57L20-03E
NOTE:
Even if you cannot close the window by the
auto-up feature because there may be
something wrong with the pinching preven-
tion function, you can close the window by
holding the window switch in the “Up” posi-
tion.
If you drive in extreme off-road condition,
the pinching prevention function may oper-
ate accidentally because the window
reacts to vehicle jolting.
MirrorsInside Rearview Mirror (if equipped)
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(2) Day driving
(3) Night driving
You can adjust the inside rearview mirror
by hand so as to see the rear of your vehi-
cle in the mirror. To adjust the mirror, set
t

he selector tab (1) to the day position,
then move the mirror up, down or sideways
by hand to obtain the best view.
When driving at night, you can move the
selector tab to the night position to reduce
glare from the headlights of vehicles
behind you.
CAUTION
The pinching prevention function will
not be activated until the initialization
is complete.
• Do not strike or otherwise give
shock to the window during initial-
ization.
• Initialization is impossible while the
vehicle is in motion.
If the auto-up feature would not work
after initialization,
there might be
something wrong with the pinching
prevention function. Have your vehi-
cle inspected by an authorized
SUZUKI dealer.
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(2) (3)
WARNING
•Always adjust the mirror with the
selector set to the day position.
• Only use the night position if it is
necessary to reduce glare from the
headlights of vehicles behind you.
Be aware that in this position you
may not be able to see some
objects that could be seen in the
day position.
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CAUTION
• Never spray any liquid directly on
the anti-glare rearview mirror as
this may damage the internal
electronic components.
• Always clean the mirror with a soft towel. Dampen with clean water

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57L20-03E
To reinstall the head restraints, do the fol-
lowing:
For the left and right seating places, insert
the head restraint while still in its forward-
tipped position (do not face the backside
forward) into the seatback until it locks.
Then tilt it back to the normal position. The
height of the reinstalled head restraints
must be adjusted properly before use.
NOTE:
It is recommended to tilt the head
restraints forward to have a better rearward
view.Central seating place
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When there is a passenger in the central
seating place, pull up the head restraint by
hand and make sure it is securely locked
before starting to drive.
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When there is no occupant in the central
seating place, push down the head
restraint fully while holding the release
knob (1) pressed.
When the head restraints must be
removed, use the following methods:
Pull the head restraint up and out of the
seat while holding the release knob
pressed.
WARNING
Do not leave the removed head
restraints unfixed in the cabin. They
may hit against you and passengers
in the event of hard braking or other
similar instances, increasing the risk
of an accident.
WARNING
Always check that the head restraint
is firmly in position after installing it.
Avoid installing it with the backside
facing forward. A wrongly facing
head restraint does not provide the
intended protection, and also its
height cannot be adjusted.
WARNING
Do not allow anyone to sit in the cen-
ter seating place with the head
restraint removed or in the stowed
position.
WARNING
Do not leave the removed head
restraints unfixed in the cabin. They
may hit against you and passengers
in the event of hard braking or other
similar instances, increasing the risk
of an accident.
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BEFORE DRIVING
57L20-03E
To reinstall the head restraints, do the fol-
lowing:
With the correct side facing forward, insert
the head restraint into the seat until it is
locked at a height. Then adjust the height
as desired.
Folding Rear SeatsThe rear seats of your vehicle can be folded
forward to provide additional cargo space.
To fold the rear seats forward:
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1) Stow the seatbelt for the rear center
seat in the retractor behind the head
restraint and retain its end in the holder
so that the seatback for the left seating
place can be folded.
2) Adjust all the head restraints to the low-
est positions. In addition, tip forward the
head restraints for the right and left
seats.
3) Detach the seat belts for the right and
left seats from the seatbacks as shown
in the illustration so the belts are not
caught when the seatbacks are moved.
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4) Pull the release lever (1) on the top of
each split seat, and fold the seatbacks
forward.
WARNING
Always check that the head restraint
is firmly in position after installing it.
Avoid installing it with the backside
facing forward. A wrongly facing
head restraint does not provide the
intended protection, and also its
height cannot be adjusted.
CAUTION
After folding the rear seatback for-
ward, do not allow any foreign mate-
rial to enter the lock opening. This
may cause damage to the inside of
the lock and prevent the seatback
from being locked securely.
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2-33BEFORE DRIVING
57L20-03E
To return the seat to the normal position,
follow the procedure below.
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(1) LOCK
(2) UNLOCK
Raise the seatback until it locks into place.
After returning the seat, try moving the
seatback to make sure they are securely
latched.
WARNING
Luggage or other cargo should be
stowed in the luggage compartment
with the rear seat in an upright posi-
tion, whenever possible. If you need
to carry cargo in the passenger com-
partment with the rear seat back
folded forward, be sure to secure the
cargo or it may be thrown about,
causing injury. Never pile cargo
higher than the seatbacks.
WARNING
When returning the rear seatback to
the normal position, be careful that
your finger is not caught between the
lock and the striker.
CAUTION
When returning the rear seatback to
the normal position, make sure that
there is nothing around the striker.
Any foreign materials prevent the
seatback from being locked securely.
WARNING
Do not put your hand into the rear
seatback lock opening, or your finger
may get caught and be injured.
CAUTION
After securing the rear seatback,
make sure that it is locked securely. If
it is not, a red sign will appear behind
the release lever.
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(2)
CAUTION
 When returning the rear seatback
to the normal position, do not allow
any foreign material to enter the
lock opening. This may prevent the
seatback from being locked
securely.
 When returning the rear seatback
to the normal position, be sure to
handle it carefully by hand to avoid
any damage to the lock itself. Do
not push it by using some material
or by applying excessive force.
 As the lock is designed exclusively
for securing the rear seatback, do
not use it for any other purpose.
Incorrect use of it may cause dam-
age to the inside of the lock and
prevent the seatback from being
locked securely.
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2-39BEFORE DRIVING
57L20-03E
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Unlatching and Latching
Detachable ConnectorUnlatching
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To unlatch the connector:
1) Insert the key into the slot on the con-nector (D) and allow the belt to retract.
2) Once the belt has completely retracted, stow the belt in the holder. Refer to
“Stowing Rear Center Lap-Shoulder
Belt” for details later in this section.
WARNING
To minimize risk of severe injury or
death in the event of a crash, always
wear seat belt with both latches buck-
led.
CAUTION
When the rear seatback is folded for-
ward, be sure to unlatch the connec-
tor of rear center belt. Otherwise, the
seat belt webbing can be damaged.
(D)
Supplemental Restraint System (advanced air bags):
3, 9, 12

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BEFORE DRIVING
57L20-03E
Latching
To latch the connector:
1) Pull the belt out from the holder.
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2) Insert the connector latch plate (C) intothe connector (D) so as to align the tri-
angle marks until you hear a “click”.
Stowing Rear Center Lap-Shoulder
BeltBe sure to stow the belt after the belt is
retracted completely.
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To stow the belt, insert the latch plate (A)
into the slot of the holder. To pull the belt
out, simply pull the latch plate.
Seat Belt ReminderDriver’s seat belt reminder light
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Front passenger’s seat belt reminder
light (if equipped)
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WARNING
Make sure the detachable connector
is securely latched and the webbing
is not twisted.
(C)
(D)
WARNING
Stow the belt end properly, or the belt
end may hit passengers in case of
vehicle bumps.
(A)
EXAMPLE
Supplemental Restraint System (advanced air bags):
3, 9, 12

2-47BEFORE DRIVING
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A-ELR type belt
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2) Pull all of the remaining webbing out of
the retractor. You will hear a click, which
means that the emergency locking
retractor (ELR) has converted to func-
tion as an automatic locking retractor
(ALR).A-ELR type belt
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3) Allow the extra webbing to retract, and
pull the webbing toward the retractor to
take up any slack. Make sure that the
lap portion of the belt is tight around the
child restraint system and the shoulder
portion of the belt is positioned so that it
cannot interfere with the child’s head or
neck.A-ELR type belt
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4) Make sure that the retractor has con-
ver ted to the ALR mode by trying to pull
webbing out of the retractor. If the
retractor is in the ALR mode, the belt
will be locked.
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
WARNING
If the retractor is not in the ALR
mode, the child restraint system can
move or tip over when your vehicle
turns or stops abruptly.EXAMPLE