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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
57L31004
(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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 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.
57L21124
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. 

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57L40011
To shift down, pull the “–” side shift paddle,
located on left side of the steering wheel,
toward you. When you remove your finger
from the switch, the switch will return to the
original position.
NOTE:
 To shift gears continuously, remove your
finger from the shift paddle, then pull the
shift paddle again. You cannot shift
gears continuously while holding the
shift paddle toward you.
 When you pull the both “+” and “–” shift
paddle simultaneously, the gear may not
shift.Canceling the manual mode
To cancel the manual mode, shift the gear-
shift lever from “M” to “D”.
Temporary manual mode
Pull the shift paddle (if equipped) toward
you when driving with the gearshift lever in
the “D” position. The information display
shows the manual mode indicator (1) and
the current gear position (2).
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(1) Manual mode indicator
(2) Gear position
The temporary manual mode will be can-
celed automatically in the following situa-
tions.
 When you press and hold the accelera-
tor pedal for a certain period of time with-
out shifting gears.
 When driving speed becomes slow.If You Cannot Shift CVT Gearshift Lever
Out of “P” (PARK)
57L31015
Vehicles with a CVT have an electrically
operated park-lock feature. If the vehicle’s
battery is discharged, or there is some
other electrical failure, the CVT cannot be
shifted out of Park in the normal way. Jump
starting may correct the condition. If not,
follow the procedure described below. This
procedure will permit changing the tran-
saxle out of Park.
1) Be sure the parking brake is firmly
applied.
2) If the engine is running, stop the
engine.
3) Remove the cover (1) over the button.
4) With pushing the release button by the
key or the flat end rod, shift the gear-
shift lever to the desired position.
(1)(2)
(1) 

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57L31026
NOTE:
The information display shows the above
warning and indicator message when this
light comes on.TPMS LimitationsThe tire pressure monitoring system may
not function properly under certain circum-
stances. In the following situations, the low
tire pressure warning light may come on
and remain on or may blink.
 When you replace a flat tire with the
spare tire.
 When you include the spare tire during a
tire rotation.
 When the TPMS sensor is damaged dur-
ing a tire replacement or liquid sealants
are used to repair a flat tire.
 When the TPMS sensor’s electronic sig-
nal is disturbed in one of the following
ways:
– Electric devices or facilities using simi-
lar radio wave frequencies are nearby.
– A lot of snow or ice covers the vehicle,
in particular, around the wheels or
wheel housings.
– Snow tires or tire chains are used.
 When you use non-genuine SUZUKI
wheels or tires.
 When the pressure of any tire is too
high.
 When there is a problem with the
receiver of the keyless entry/start remote
controller.
Replacing Tires and/or WheelsIf you get a flat tire, Suzuki recommends
that you have an authorized SUZUKI
dealer mount a new tire on the wheel that
had the flat tire, and reinstall this tire on the
vehicle in place of the spare. The TPMS is
already set up to recognize the ID code of
the original wheel, and normal TPMS oper-
ation will be restored.
57L31027
NOTE:
The above message will be indicated on
the information display if the ID code is not
registered.
If you need to replace original wheels on
your vehicle, your dealer must make sure
that TPMS sensors are installed in the new
wheels and must set up the TPMS to rec-
ognize the new sensors.
CAUTION
 The tire pressure sensors can be
damaged by the installation or
removal of tires. When tires must
be repaired or replaced, we highly
recommend that you have them
repaired or replaced by an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer. 
 Do not use liquid sealants for a flat
tire as air pressure sensors can be
damaged.
 If the low tire pressure warning
light comes on frequently, there
may be something wrong with one
of the tires or with the monitoring
system. Have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized SUZUKI
dealer. 

5-39OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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Bluetooth
® language selection
The language used for the voice guidance,
menu, and voice recognition can be
selected. (Default: English)
1) Press the Off Hook button (7). 
The hands-free mode is activated.
2) Hold down RDM button (5) for 2 sec. or
more. 
3) Turn the TUNE FOLDER PUSH
SOUND knob (1) to select a language,
and press the TUNE FOLDER PUSH
SOUND knob (1) to determine the
selection. 
NOTE:
The regular screen resumes if no opera-
tion is performed for 5 sec. or more. Telephone registration
NOTE:
 Up to 6 telephones can be registered. 
 To set up a new phone, disconnect the
system from the audio player. The audio
player shall be reconnected after phone
setup is completed. 
 If connection cannot be confirmed within
120 seconds, the connecting operation
is canceled. Please try again or refer to
the Phone's manual for assistance with
the pairing process.
1) Press the Off Hook button (7). 
The Bluetooth
® main menu appears. 
2) Turn the TUNE FOLDER PUSH
SOUND knob (1) to select “Pair
Phone”, and press the TUNE FOLDER
PUSH SOUND knob (1) to determine
the selection. 
3) Turn the TUNE FOLDER PUSH
SOUND knob (1) to select “Record
Name”, and press the TUNE FOLDER
PUSH SOUND knob (1) to determine
the selection. 
4) Pronounce the name to be used at
voice recognition. 5) Turn the TUNE FOLDER PUSH
SOUND knob (1) to select “Confirm”,
and press the TUNE FOLDER PUSH
SOUND knob (1) to determine the
selection. 
6) Turn the TUNE FOLDER PUSH
SOUND knob (1) to select “Phone
Only” or “Int. Audio”, and press the
TUNE FOLDER PUSH SOUND knob
(1) to determine the selection. 
“Phone Only” shall be selected for
using only as the telephone, and
“Int.Audio” shall be selected for using
as the built-in audio equipment as well
as the telephone.
7) Select “CAR_M.MEDIA” from the
Bluetooth
® menu of the cell phone and
make a connection. 
Refer to the manual of your cell phone
for further information. 
8) Enter the Passkey displayed on the
system into the cell phone. 
9) Press the On Hook button (8).
NOTE:
 Selection of “Go Back” displays the pre-
vious menu.
 If you select “Pair Phone” at step 8, you
can register the other phones continu-
ously.
To activate the hands-free function with
this unit, your cell phone needs to be
registered.  

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7) Pronounce the name to be used at
voice recognition.
8) Turn the TUNE FOLDER PUSH
SOUND knob (1) to select “Confirm”,
and press the TUNE FOLDER PUSH
SOUND knob (1) to determine the
selection.
NOTE:
Selection of “Go Back” displays the previ-
ous menu.List of telephones (List Phones)
The registered name of phones are dis-
played in sequence.
1) Press the Off Hook button (7).
The Bluetooth
® main menu appears. 
2) Turn the TUNE FOLDER PUSH
SOUND knob (1) to select “Setup”,
and press the TUNE FOLDER PUSH
SOUND knob (1) to determine the
selection.
3) Turn the TUNE FOLDER PUSH
SOUND knob (1) to select “Phone
Setup”, and press the TUNE FOLDER
PUSH SOUND knob (1) to determine
the selection.
4) Turn the TUNE FOLDER PUSH
SOUND knob (1) to select “List
Phones”, and press the TUNE
FOLDER PUSH SOUND knob (1) to
determine the selection.
The names of registered phones are
displayed in sequence.
NOTE:
Selection of “Go Back” displays the previ-
ous menu.Passkey setting (Set Passkey)
The security number (Passkey) is speci-
fied. 
1) Press the Off Hook button (7).
The Bluetooth
® main menu appears. 
2) Turn the TUNE FOLDER PUSH
SOUND knob (1) to select “Setup”,
and press the TUNE FOLDER PUSH
SOUND knob (1) to determine the
selection.
3) Turn the TUNE FOLDER PUSH
SOUND knob (1) to select “Phone
Setup”, and press the TUNE FOLDER
PUSH SOUND knob (1) to determine
the selection.
4) Turn the TUNE FOLDER PUSH
SOUND knob (1) to select “Set Pass-
key”, and press the TUNE FOLDER
PUSH SOUND knob (1) to determine
the selection.
5) Turn the TUNE FOLDER PUSH
SOUND knob (1) to select a number
for ones digit, and press the TUNE
FOLDER PUSH SOUND knob (1) to
determine the selection. Determine the
tens, hundreds, and thousands digits
in the same manner.
NOTE:
Selection of “Go Back” displays the previ-
ous menu. 

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Registration of audio devices (Pair
Audio, when no cell phone is regis-
tered)
NOTE:
 To set up a new audio player, disconnect
the system from the phone. The phone
shall be reconnected after audio player
setup is completed.
 If connection cannot be confirmed within
120 seconds, the connecting operation
is canceled. Please try again or refer to
the audio player manual for assistance
with the pairing process.
1) Press the CD button (1) to select
Bluetooth
® audio mode.
“BT-A” is displayed.
2) Press the Talk button (7).
The Bluetooth
® main menu appears.
3) Turn the TUNE FOLDER PUSH
SOUND knob (2) to select “Pair
Audio”, and press the TUNE FOLDER
PUSH SOUND knob (2) to determine
the selection.
4) Turn the TUNE FOLDER PUSH
SOUND knob (2) to select “Record
Name”, and press the TUNE FOLDER
PUSH SOUND knob (2) to determinethe selection.
5) Pronounce the name to be used at
voice recognition. 
6) Turn the TUNE FOLDER PUSH
SOUND knob (2) to select “Confirm”,
and press the TUNE FOLDER PUSH
SOUND knob (2) to determine the
selection.
7) Select “CAR_M.MEDIA” from the
Bluetooth
® menu of the audio player
and make a connection.
Refer to the manual of your audio
player for further information. 
8) Enter the Passkey displayed on the
system into the audio player. 
NOTE:
Selection of “Go Back” displays the previ-
ous menu.Registration of audio devices (Pair
Audio, when your cell phone is regis-
tered)
NOTE:
 To set up a new audio player, disconnect
the system from the phone. The phone
shall be reconnected after audio player
setup is completed.
 If connection cannot be confirmed within
120 seconds, the connecting operation
is canceled. Please try again or refer to
the audio player manual for assistance
with the pairing process.
1) Press the Off Hook button (6). 
The Bluetooth
® main menu appears.
2) Turn the TUNE FOLDER PUSH
SOUND knob (2) to select “Setup”,
and press the TUNE FOLDER PUSH
SOUND knob (2) to determine the
selection.
3) Turn the TUNE FOLDER PUSH
SOUND knob (2) to select “BT.A
Setup”, and press the TUNE FOLDER
PUSH SOUND knob (2) to determine
the selection.
To use Bluetooth
®-ready audio devices
with this unit, the devices need to be
registered. 
To use Bluetooth
®-ready audio devices
with this unit, the devices need to be
registered.