2010 SUZUKI KIZASHI battery

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BEFORE DRIVING
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To turn the lights on or off, twist the knob
on the end of the lever. There are four posi-
tions:
OFF (1)
All lights are off.
AUTO (2)
This function works when the ignition
mode has been changed to “ON” by press-
ing the engine switch. The headlights and
position lights are turned on and off auto-
matically according to the amount of out-
side light detected by a sensor. They go
out automatically when you change the
ignition mode to “ACC” or “LOCK” by
pressing the engine switch.
 The light sensor (5) for sensing the
amount of outside light is installed on the
upper part of the windshield. It also
serves as the rain sensor for the rain-
sensing wipers.NOTE:
 Avoid covering the light sensor area of
the windshield with a sticker. The sticker
may impair the performance of the sen-
sor and make the system unable to con-
trol operation of the lights correctly.
 If you changed the ignition mode to “ON”
by pressing the engine switch and the
“AUTO” position remains selected, the
headlights and position lights come on
automatically as the outside gets dark
even with the engine not running. Leav-
ing the lights lit for a long time may lead
to a completely discharged battery.
(3)
Front position lights, tail lights, license
plate light and instrument lights are on, but
headlights are off.
(4)
Front position lights, tail lights, license
plate light, instrument lights and headlights
are on.
CAUTION
If the light sensor area of the wind-
shield is covered with mud, ice, or
other similar substances, the head-
lights and position lights may be
turned on even when it is still light
outside. Before removing such sub-
stances from the windshield, always
set the wiper control lever to the
“OFF” position. If the lever is left in
the “AUTO” position, the wipers
could unexpectedly operate and
cause injury, and could also be dam-
aged.

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TION SWITCH POSITION “ACC”. Refer to
“Information Display” in the “Before Driv-
ing” section for details.
ON
• With the engine off You can use such electric equipment as
the power windows and wipers with the
engine off. When this ignition mode is
selected by pressing the engine switch,
the information display in the instrument
cluster shows the following message:
IGNITION SWITCH POSITION “ON”.
 With the engine on All electric equipment is operational. The
vehicle can be driven when you have
selected this ignition mode by pressing
the engine switch.
START
CVT – Provided you have the keyless start
system remote controller with you, the
engine automatically starts when you
press the engine switch to select this igni-
tion mode after placing the gearshift lever
in the “P” position and depressing the
brake pedal. (If you need to re-start the
engine while the vehicle is moving, shift
into “N”.)
Manual Transaxle – Provided you have the
keyless start system remote controller with
you, the engine automat ically starts when
you press the engine switch to select this
ignition mode after shifting to “N” (Neutral) and depressing the brake and clutch ped-
als.
NOTE:
You do not need to keep the engine switch
pressed to start the engine.
NOTE:
 The steering lock may not be released if
some load is acting on the steering
wheel. If this happens, turn the steering
wheel to the right or left to relieve it from
the load before you press the engine
switch again to change to the desired
ignition mode.
 In the presence of strong radio signals or
noise, you may not be able to change
the ignition mode to “ACC” or “ON” or to
start the engine using the engine switch.
In this case, the information display on
the instrument cluster will show the fol-
lowing message: KEY FOB NOT
DETECTED.
Unreleased Steering Lock WarningIf the steering lock remains engaged when
you press the engine switch to change the
ignition mode to “ON”, the information dis-
play in the instrument cluster will show a
message to alert you to that condition.
Refer to “Information display” in the “Before
Driving” section for details.
CAUTION
Do not leave the engine switch in the
“ACC” or “ON” mode when the
engine is not running. Avoid using
the radio or other electric accesso-
ries for a long time when the engine
switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” mode
when the engine is not running, oth-
erwise the battery may discharge.
Lighting/Turn Signal Control Lever: 8

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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Keyless Push Start SystemProvided the keyless start system remote
controller is within the “interior workable
area” (Refer to the related explanation in
this section), you can use the engine
switch for starting the engine and selecting
a power supply mode (“ACC” or “ON”). In
addition, the following functions can be
used:
 Keyless entry function. Refer to “KeylessStart System Remote Controller” in the
“Before Driving” section for details.
 Locking and unlocking doors using a request switch. Refer to “Keyless Start
System Remote Controller” in the
“Before Driving” section for details.
 Opening the trunk lid from outside using the trunk lid request switch.
 Immobilizer (anti-theft) function. Refer to “Immobilizer System” in the “Before Driv-
ing” section for details.Engine Switch IlluminationThe engine switch is illuminated lit in the
following situations:
 The driver’s door is open (only when the
engine is not in operation).
 For 15 seconds after the driver’s door is closed (only when the engine is not in
operation).
 The position lights are on.
The illumination will fade out when it is not
required.
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NOTE:
To save the battery, the illumination will be
automatically turned off when both of the
following conditions are simultaneously
met (battery saver function):
 The headlights and position lights are turned off.
 A period of 15 minutes has elapsed after opening the driver’s door.
Selection of Power Supply ModesPress the engine switch to select the
“ACC” or “ON” mode as follows when you
use an electric accessory or check the
operation of instruments without running
the engine.
1) Bring the keyless start system remote controller with you and sit in the driver’s
seat.
2) Without depressing the brake pedal, press the engine switch (1).
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Every time you push the engine switch
without the brake pedal depressed, the
power supply mode changes as follows.
(1)
Lighting/Turn Signal Control Lever: 8
Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever: 8

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NOTE:
 CVT – If the gearshift lever is in any posi-tion other than “P”, the ignition mode
cannot be returned to “LOCK” (OFF).  When selecting the power supply
modes, the information display in the
instrument cluster shows certain mes-
sages. Refer to “Information Display” in
the “Before Driving” section for details.
If the master warning indicator light
flashes and the power supply modes
cannot be selected
Your keyless start system remote controller
may not be sensed as being within the
“interior workable area” (Refer to the
related explanation in this section). Try
again after making sure you have the
remote controller with you. If the power
supply modes still can not be selected, the
battery of the remote controller may be dis-
charged. To be able to select a power sup-
ply mode, you must then use the following
method:
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1) Without depressing the brake pedal, push the engine switch (1).
2) Within about 10 seconds during which the master warning indicator light in the
instrument cluster is flashing and the
“PLACE KEY FOB ON START
SWITCH” message appears on the
information display, touch the engine
switch with the lock switch end of the
remote controller (2) for about 2 sec-
onds.
NOTE:
 If you still cannot select the power supply modes, there may be some problem with
the keyless start system. Contact an
authorized SUZUKI dealer for an inspec-
tion of the system.
 The immobilizer/keyless start system warning light will light for about 5 sec-
onds while the master warning indicator
light is flashing. In addition, the informa-
tion display in the instrument cluster will
show a message during this time. Refer
to “Information Display” in the “Before
Driving” section for details.
 You may customize the system to cause
the interior buzzer to sound once for the
“remote controller out of sensing range”
warning. To incorporate this customiza-
tion, please contact an authorized
SUZUKI dealer.
 If the battery of the remote controller is
about to become completely discharged,
the corresponding message will appear
P
P
(OFF)
ON
ACC
LOCK
(Audio equipment)Gearshift lever in a
position other thanGearshift lever in
CVT
(OFF)
ON
ACC
LOCK
(Audio equipment)
Manual transaxle
(1)
(2)
Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever: 8
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Switch: 8

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on the information display when you
press the engine switch to change the
ignition mode to “ON”. Refer to “Informa-
tion Display” in the “Before Driving” sec-
tion for details. For details on replacing
the battery, refer to the “Keyless Start
System Remote Controller” section in
the “Before Driving” chapter.“Remote Controller Outside” Warn-
ingWhen the conditions described below are
met, the system gives a “remote controller
outside” warning by sounding the interior
and exterior buzzers and flashing the
immobilizer/keyless start system and mas-
ter warning indicator lights.
 The remote controller is not inside the vehicle when any of the doors is opened
when the engine is running or when the
engine switch is pressed to change the
ignition mode to “ACC” or “ON” and then
all doors are closed.
 The remote controller is not inside the vehicle when you attempt to start the
engine after changing the ignition mode
to “ACC” or “ON” by pressing the engine
switch.
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(1) Immobilizer/keyless start system
warning light (flashing)
(2) Master warning indicator light (flash- ing)
NOTE:
 If the warning is given, locate the remote controller as soon as possible.
 Any attempt to start the engine will fail while the warning is active. The mes-
sage appearing on the information dis-
play in the instrument cluster will also
indicate this condition. Refer to “Informa-
tion display” in the “Before Driving” sec-
tion for details.
 Flashing of the immobilizer/keyless start
system warning light and the master
warning indicator light should stop
shortly after the remote controller is
brought back inside the vehicle. If they
do not stop flashing, change the ignition mode to “LOCK” (OFF) by pressing the
engine switch and then perform the
engine starting operation.
 Always keep the remote controller with
you as the driver.
Interior Workable Area for Engine
Starting, Power Supply Mode Selec-
tion and “Remote Controller Out-
side” Warning
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(1) Interior workable area
The “interior workable area” for these func-
tions is defined as all the interior spaces
except for the space above the instrument
panel.
NOTE:
 Even when the remote controller is in the “interior workable area”, if it is in any of
(1)
(2)
(1)
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Switch: 8
Tilt Steering Lock Lever: 6
Cruise Control: 7, 8

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the following conditions, you may not be
able to start the engine or select the
power supply modes, and the “remote
controller outside” warning may be
given.
– The remote controller’s battery is low.
– The remote controller is affected bystrong radio signals or noise.
– The remote controller is in contact with or covered by a metallic object.
– The remote controller is in stowage like the glove box or a door pocket.
– The remote controller is in the sun
visor pocket or on the floor.
 Even when the remote controller is out- side the “interior workable area”, if it is in
any of the following conditions, you may
be able to start the engine or select the
power supply mode. The “remote con-
troller outside” warning may not be given
at that time.
– The remote controller is outside the
vehicle but very close to a door.
– The remote controller is on the instru- ment panel.
Starting the EngineBefore Starting the Engine1) Make sure the parking brake is set fully.
2) Manual Transaxle – Shift to “N” (Neu- tral) and fully depress the clutch pedal.
Hold the clutch and brake pedals fully
depressed.
CVT – If the gearshift lever is not in the
“P” (Park) position, shift it to “P”. Hold
the brake pedal fully depressed.
3) The “PUSH START SWITCH” message will appear on the information display in
the instrument cluster. Push the engine
switch (1). When the engine is started,
the starter motor will automatically stop.
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NOTE:
 You do not need to keep the engine
switch pressed to start the engine.
 The engine of a manual transaxle vehi- cle will not start unless the clutch pedal
is depressed.
 CVT vehicles have a starter interlock device which is designed to keep the
starter from operating if the transaxle is
in any of the drive positions.
 During the engine starting procedure,
messages on the inform ation display will
help you. Refer to “Information Display”
in the “Before Driving” section for details.
(1)
WARNING
Make sure that the parking brake is
set fully and the tr ansaxle is in Neu-
tral (or Park for vehicles with a CVT)
before attempting to start the engine.
CAUTION
 Do not depress the acclerator dur-
ing the engine st arting procedure.
 If the engine does not respond when you try to start it with the
engine switch or if the engine
switch repeats cycling through the
“OFF” - “ACC” - “ON” mode, the
vehicle battery may be discharged.
Check the voltage of the vehicle
battery before trying again.
Cruise Control: 7, 8

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 You should turn off such loads as theheadlights and air conditioning system to
facilitate starting of the engine.
 Even if you fail to start the engine, the
starter motor will stop turning automati-
cally after a short time. After the starter
motor has stopped or if there is some
problem with the system, the starter
motor will rotate only while the engine
switch is being pressed.Stopping the engine Depress the engine switch to stop theengine after the vehicle stopped com-
pletely.
 In case of emergency, you can stop the engine by depressing the engine switch
more than 3 seconds while the vehicle in
motion.
NOTE:
Except in emergency, do not stop the
engine while the vehicle in motion.
The steering and braking operation will
require more effort s when the engine
stopped.
Refer to “Braking” in the “OPERATING
YOUR VEHICLE” section.
Starting a Cold EngineWith your foot off the accelerator pedal,
crank the engine by pressing the engine
switch to change the ignition mode to
“START”.
After pressing the engine switch to change
the ignition mode to “START”, the starter
cranks the engine for about 12 seconds
before it can start the engine. If the engine
fails to start at the first attempt, wait about
15 seconds, then try again while keeping
the engine switch pressed while pressing
down the accelerator pedal to 1/3 of its
travel. Release the accelerator pedal when
the engine starts.
If the engine still does not start, try holding
the accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor while cranking. Th is should clear the
engine if it is flooded.
If you are unable to start the engine using
this procedure, consult your SUZUKI
dealer.
Starting a Warm EngineUse the same procedure as for “Starting a
Cold Engine”.If the master warning light flashes
and the engine cannot be startedYour keyless start system remote controller
may not be sensed as being within the
“interior workable area”. Try again after
making sure that you have the remote con-
troller with you. If the engine still cannot be
started, the battery of the remote controller
may be discharged. You must then use the
following method to be able to start the
engine.
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1) Make sure the parking brake is set fully.
2) Manual Transaxle – Shift to “N” (Neu- tral) and fully depress the clutch pedal.
Hold the clutch and brake pedals fully
depressed.
CAUTION
If the engine doesn’ t start on the first
try, wait about 15 seconds before try-
ing again.
(1)
(2)
Cruise Control: 7, 8
Remote Audio Controls:
Horn: 6

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CVT – If the gearshift lever is not in the
“P” (Park) position, shift it to “P”. Hold
the brake pedal fully depressed.
3) The PUSH START SWITCH. message
will appear on the information display in
the instrument cluster. Press the engine
switch (1).
4) Within about 10 seconds of flashing of the master warning light in the instru-
ment cluster, touch the engine switch
with the lock switch end of the remote
controller (2) for about 2 seconds.
NOTE:
 If you still cannot start the engine after several attempts using the above
method, there may be a problem else-
where, such as a low battery. Contact
your SUZUKI dealer for inspection.
 The immobilizer/keyless start system warning light will light for about 5 sec-
onds while the master warning light is
flashing. In addition, the information dis-
play will show a certain message during
this time. Refer to “Information Display”
in the “Before Driving” section for details.
 You may customize the system to cause the interior buzzer to sound once for the
“remote controller ou t of sensing range”
warning. Please contact an authorized
SUZUKI dealer for the customization.
 If the battery of the remote controller is about to be completely discharged, a
message warning this will appear on the
information display when the ignition
mode is changed to “ON” by pressing the engine switch. For details on replac-
ing the battery, refer to the “Keyless Start
System Remote Controller” section in
the “Before Driving” chapter.
Returning the ignition mode to
“LOCK” (OFF)CVT
– To ensure safety, the ignition mode
can be returned to “LOCK” (OFF) by
pressing the engine switch only when the
gearshift lever is placed in the “P” position.
NOTE:
 Messages may appear on the informa- tion display in the instrument cluster
when you attempt to return the ignition
mode to “LOCK” (OFF) by pressing the
engine switch. Refer to “Information dis-
play” in the “Before Driving” section for
details.
 In the case of a CVT model, the engine cannot be returned to the “LOCK” (OFF)
position if the gearshift lever is in any
other position than “P”.
Certain problems like a fault in engine
system may prevent the engine switch
from going back to the “LOCK” (OFF)
mode. If this happens, have the vehicle
inspected by an autohorized SUZUKI
dealer after doing the following:
– Lock the doors using the key to pre-
vent theft. (The request switches and
the keyless start system remote con-
troller cannot be used to lock them.) – Disconnect the negative cable from
the battery to prevent discharge.
“LOCK” (OFF) mode reminder buzzer
If the driver’s door is opened without
returning the ignition mode to “LOCK”
(OFF) by pressing the engine switch, a
buzzer sounds to warn you of this state.
 If you open the driver’s door after press- ing the engine switch to change the igni-
tion mode to “ACC”, the interior buzzer
beeps intermittently.
 The buzzer will stop sounding if you then push the engine switch twice, thus bring-
ing it back the ignition mode to “LOCK”
(OFF).
NOTE:
Whenever you leave the vehicle, make
sure you have returned the ignition mode
to “LOCK” (OFF) using the engine switch
and then lock the doors. Without returning
the ignition mode to “LOCK” (OFF), you
cannot use a request switch or keyless
start system remote controller to lock the
doors.