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EMERGENCY SERVICE
57L20-03E
If the Engine is FloodedIf the engine is flooded with gasoline, it
may be hard to start. If this happens, press
the accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor and hold it there while cranking the
engine. (Do not operate the starter motor
for more than 12 seconds).
NOTE:
If the engine refuses to start, the starter
motor automatically stops after a certain
period of time. After the starter motor has
automatically stopped or there is anything
abnormal in the engine starting system,
the starter motor runs only while the
engine switch is held pressed.
If the Engine OverheatsThe engine could overheat temporarily
under severe driving conditions. If the
engine coolant temperature gauge indi-
cates overheating during driving:
1) Turn off the air conditioner, if equipped.
2) Take the vehicle to a safe place and
park.
3) Let the engine run at normal idle speed
for a few minutes until the indicator is
within the normal, acceptable tempera-
ture range shown by the white band
between “H” and “C”.If the temperature indication does not
come down to within the normal, accept-
able range:
1) Turn off the engine and check that the
water pump belt and pulleys are not
damaged or slipping. If any abnormality
is found, correct it.
2) Check the coolant level in the reservoir.
If it is found to be lower than the “LOW”
line, look for leaks at the radiator, water
pump and radiator and heater hoses. If
you locate any leaks that may have
caused the overheating, do not run the
engine until these problems have been
corrected.
3) If you do not find a leak, carefully add
coolant to the reservoir and then the
radiator, if necessary. (Refer to “Engine
Coolant” in the “INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE” section.)
WARNING
If you see or hear escaping steam,
stop the vehicle in a safe place and
immediately turn off the engine to let
it cool. Do not open the hood when
steam is present. When the steam
can no longer be seen or heard, open
the hood to see if the coolant is still
boiling. If it is, you must wait until it
stops boiling before you proceed.
Also, be careful not to touch hot
engine parts (radiator, water hoses,
engine etc.).
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57L20-03E
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WARNING
It is hazardous to remove the radia-
tor cap when the water temperature
is high, because scalding fluid and
steam may be blown out under
pressure. The cap should only be
taken off when the coolant temper-
ature has lowered.
To prevent personal injury, keep
hands, tools and clothing away
from the engine cooling fan and air-
conditioner fan (if equipped). These
electric fans can automatically turn
on without warning.
9-1APPEARANCE CARE
57L20-03E
Corrosion PreventionIt is important to take good care of your
vehicle to protect it from corrosion.
Listed below are instructions for how to
maintain your vehicle to prevent corrosion.
Please read and follow these instructions
carefully.Important Information About
CorrosionCommon causes of corrosion
1) Accumulation of road salt, dirt, moisture
or chemicals in hard-to-reach areas of
the vehicle underbody or frame.
2) Chipping, scratches and any damage to
treated or painted metal surfaces
resulting from minor accidents or
impact from stones and gravel.
Environmental conditions which accel-
erate corrosion
1) Road salt, dust control chemicals, sea
air or industrial pollution will all acceler-
ate the corrosion of metal.
2) High humidity will increase the rate of
corrosion particularly when the temper-
ature range is just above the freezing
point.
3) Moisture in certain areas of a vehicle
for an extended period of time may pro-
mote corrosion even though other body
sections may be completely dry.
4) High temperatures will cause an accel-
erated rate of corrosion to parts of thevehicle which are not well ventilated to
permit quick drying.
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This information illustrates the necessity of
keeping your vehicle (particularly the
underbody) as clean and dry as possible. It
is equally important to repair any damage
to the paint or protective coatings as soon
as possible.How to Help Prevent CorrosionWash your vehicle frequently
The best way to preserve the finish on your
vehicle and to help avoid corrosion is to
keep it clean with frequent washing.
Wash your vehicle at least once during the
winter and once immediately after the win-
ter. Keep your vehicle, particularly the
underside, as clean and dry as possible.If you frequently drive on salted roads, your
vehicle should be washed at least once a
month during the winter. If you live near the
ocean, your vehicle should be washed at
least once a month throughout the year.
For washing instructions, refer to the “Vehi-
cle Cleaning” section.
Remove foreign material deposits
Foreign material such as salts, chemicals,
road oil or tar, tree sap, bird droppings and
industrial fall-out may damage the finish of
your vehicle if it is left on painted surfaces.
Remove these types of deposits as quickly
as possible. If these deposits are difficult to
wash off, an additional cleaner may be
required. Be sure that any cleaner you use
is not harmful to painted surfaces and is
specifically intended for your purposes.
Follow the manufacturer’s directions when
using these special cleaners.
Repair finish damage
Carefully examine your vehicle for damage
to the painted surfaces, especially if it is
used off-road. Should you find any chips or
scratches in the paint, touch them up
immediately to prevent corrosion from
starting. If the chips or scratches have
gone through to the bare metal, have a
qualified body shop make the repair.
10-3GENERAL INFORMATION
57L20-03E
On-Board Vehicle Computers
and Event Data RecordersYour vehicle is equipped with on-board
computer systems which monitor and
control several aspects of vehicle per-
formance, including the following:
Emission-related components and
engine parameters such as engine
speed and throttle position are moni-
tored to provide emissions control
and to provide optimum fuel econ-
omy. Your vehicle also has an on-
board diagnostic system which mon-
itors and records information about
emission-related malfunctions.
Signals from various sensors are
monitored to provide air bag deploy-
ment.
If your vehicle is equipped with
antilock brakes, conditions such as
vehicle speed and brake perfor-
mance are monitored, so that the
ABS system can provide effective
antilock braking. If your vehicle has
an Electronic Stability Program
(ESP
®) system, conditions such as
yaw rate, lateral acceleration, and
brake fluid pressure are monitored,
so that the ESP
® system can help
the driver control the vehicle in diffi-
cult driving situations.
Some information may be stored by
the on-board computers during normaloperation of the vehicle. This stored
information can assist technicians in
repairing the vehicle when malfunc-
tions occur. Other information is stored
only in the event of crash, by computer
systems that are commonly called
Event Data Recorders (EDRs).
In a crash event, EDRs such as the
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Mod-
ule (SDM) in your vehicle may record
information about the condition of the
vehicle and how it was operated, such
as data related to airbag readiness,
airbag performance, safety belt usage,
and the severity of the collision. These
data can help provide a better under-
standing of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur and lead to
the designing of safer vehicles. The
SDM in your vehicle does not collect
or store personal information. Also, the
EDRs in your vehicle do not have the
ability to transmit information to a cen-
tral communications system or any
other external devices.
To read the stored information, special
equipment is needed and access to
the vehicle or storage device is
required. SUZUKI will not access infor-
mation about a crash event or share it
with others other than with the consent
of the vehicle owner or lessee, in
response to an official request fromthe police or similar government office,
as part of SUZUKI’s defense of litiga-
tion through the discovery process, or
as required by law.
In addition, once SUZUKI collects or
receives data, SUZUKI may use the
data for research conducted by
SUZUKI, make the data available for
outside research if need is shown and
confidentiality is assured, or make
summary data which does not identify
specific vehicles available for outside
research.
Others, such as law enforcement per-
sonnel, may have access to the spe-
cial equipment that can read the
information if they have access to the
vehicle or storage device.
Jacking Instructions: 5
11-2FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS
57L20-03E57L71037
COLOR/SIZE (AMPS)
FUSE NAME
PROTECTED CIRCUIT
In engine
compartment MAIN
FUSE
BOX(9) RED (50) BLW Blower fan
(10) RED (10) A/C Air conditioning compressor
(11) BLUE (15) MRR HTR Door mirror heater
(12) BLUE (15) THR MOT Throttle motor
(13) GREEN (30) RR DEF Rear defogger
(14) GREEN (30) H/L CLNR Blank
(15) BROWN (7.5) H/L Head light
(16) YELLOW (20) FI Fuel injection
(17) WHITE (25) ABS SOL ESP control module
1
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
1719
20
21
22
23
24
25
26 29
30
31
3233
34 27
28
37
38
39
40
41
444342
4535
36
18
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
USE THE DESIGNATED
FUSES AND RELAYS ONLY
Fuses and Protected Circuits: 7
11-4FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS
57L20-03E57L71037
COLOR/SIZE (AMPS)
FUSE NAME
PROTECTED CIRCUIT
In engine
compartment MAIN
FUSE
BOX(27) – – Head light low relay (Left)
(28) – – Head light low relay (Right)
(29) – – Blank
(30) – – Blank
(31) – – Blank
(32) – – Air conditioning compressor relay
(33) – – Rear defogger relay
(34) – – Blank
(35) – – Windshield wiper relay 2
1
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
1719
20
21
22
23
24
25
26 29
30
31
3233
34 27
28
37
38
39
40
41
444342
4535
36
18
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
USE THE DESIGNATED
FUSES AND RELAYS ONLY
Fuses and Protected Circuits: 7
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INDEX
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57L20-03E
INDEXSymbols“CRUISE” Indicator Light.................................................... 2-75
“ESP
® OFF” Indicator Light ................................................ 2-72
“ESP® OFF” switch ............................................................. 3-33
“i-AWD” Indicator Light ............................................. 2-76 , 3-19
“SET” Indicator Light .......................................................... 2-75
AAccelerator Pedal ....... ......................................................... 3-12
Accessory Socket .......... ................................................... ... 5-80
Adding Coolant .................................................................... 7-19
Adjusting Seat Position ............................................. 2-23 , 2-24
Adjusting Seatbacks .................................................. 2-24 , 2-25
Adjusting the Lumbar Support ........................................... 2-26
AIR BAG Light ...................................................................... 2-73
Air Cleaner............................................................................ 7-20
Air Conditioning System ..................................................... 7-57
All Seat Belts Except Rear Center...................................... 2-37
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .......................................... 3-29
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ................. 2-71
Armrest ................ .............................................................. ... 5-90
Ashtray ................................................................................. 5-82
Assist Grips.......................................................................... 5-82
Audio Systems ..................................................................... 5-10
Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror .......................................... 2-21
Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning System
(Climate Control).................................................................... 5-1
Automatic Lights Operation ............................................. 2-101
Automatic Locking Retractor ............................................. 2-36
Average Fuel Consumption ................................................ 2-83 Average Speed ..................................................................... 2-81
BBattery ................................................................................... 7-39
Brake Assist System............................................................ 3-28
Brake Fluid............................................................................ 7-25
Brake Pedal.................................................................. 3-11
, 7-26
Brake System Warning Light .............................................. 2-70
Brakes ................................................................................... 7-25
Braking .................................................................................. 3-28
Break-In ................................................................................... 4-1
Brightness Control............................................................... 2-79
Bulb Replacement ................................................................ 7-45CCatalytic Converter ..................... ........................................... 4-1
Center Console Box ............................................................. 5-89
Changing Engine Oil and Filter........................................... 7-16
Changing Wheels ................................................................... 8-5
Charging Light...................................................................... 2-73
Child Lock System (rear doors) ............................................ 2-5
Child Restraint Systems ...................................................... 2-44
Cigarette Lighter .................................................................. 5-81
Cleaning Interior..................................................................... 9-3
Cleaning the Exterior ............................................................. 9-4
Clutch Pedal ................................................................ 3-11 , 7-23
Coat Hooks ........................................................................... 5-83
Compact Spare Tire ............................................................. 7-34
Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT) ............................. 3-15
Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT) Fluid ................... 7-24
Coolant Level Check ..... ....................................................... 7-19
Coolant Replacement .......................................................... 7-20
Corrosion Prevention ............................................................ 9-1