2010 SUZUKI KIZASHI drive

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Odometer/Trip meter/Thermometer
When the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to “ON”, the dis-
play (C) shows one of the following three
indications, trip meter A, trip meter B and
thermometer. Also, the display (D) shows
the odometer reading.
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(f) Trip meter A
(g) Trip meter B
(h) Thermometer (i) Odometer
To switch the display indication (C), pull the
TRIP switch (3) quickly. Odometer
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
Tr i p m e t e r
The trip meter can be used to measure the
distance traveled on short trips or between
fuel stops.
You can use the trip meter A and trip meter
B independently.
To reset the trip meter to zero, pull and
hold the TRIP switch (3) for about 2 sec-
onds when the display shows the trip
meter.
Thermometer
The thermometer indicates the outside
temperature.
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If the outside temperature nears freezing,
the message shown in the above illustra-
tion will appear on the display.
NOTE:
The outside temperature indication is not
the actual outside temperature when driv-
ing at low speed, or when stopped.
(f)(g)(h)(i)
EXAMPLE
CAUTION
Keep track of your odometer reading
and check the maintenance schedule
regularly for required services.
Increased wear or damage to certain
parts can result from failure to per-
form required services at the proper
mileage intervals.
EXAMPLE

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Warning and indicator messages
(#1) This message will disappear for a while even if the problem that caused the message to appear is not corrected.Warning and Indicator
MessageMaster Warning
IndicatorSound Cause and Remedy
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Blinks
(only while vehicle
is in motion)“Ping” (one time from interior
buzzer; only while vehicle is
in motion)A door or the engine hood is not properly
closed. Stop in a safe place and close the
door or engine hood properly. (#1)
NOTE:
After disconnecting and reconnecting the
battery cable, the display image may show
that the passenger door is open even
though it is the driver’s door that is open.
The display will show the correct image
when you press the engine switch to
change the ignition mode to “ON”.
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Off Off This message is displayed when the “ACC”
position is selected as the power supply
position. (#1)

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(#1) This message will disappear for a while even if the problem that caused the message to appear is not corrected.Warning and Indicator
MessageMaster Warning
IndicatorSound Cause and RemedyEXAMPLE
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Off Off The road may be icy. Drive very carefully.
(#1)
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Off Off The remote controller battery is about to
become flat. Replace the battery. (#1)

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Warning and Indicator
MessageMaster Warning
IndicatorSound Cause and Remedy
i-AWD
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Blinks “Ping” (one time from interior
buzzer) Drive train components may be overheated.
Stop in a safe place and allow the engine to
idle.
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Blinks “Ping” (one time from interior
buzzer) There may be a problem with the ESP
®
system.
Have your vehicle inspected by an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer.

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Sensitivity of the light sensor
The amount of outside light needed to turn
the lights on and off is pre-set at the fac-
tory. The sensitivity of the light sensor can
be adjusted so that the lights are turned on
and off when it is:
 lighter outside than the pre-set condition,
or
 darker outside than the pre-set condition
Rain-triggered automatic lighting oper-
ation
The setting of the auto-on headlight sys-
tem can be changed to make it turn on the
headlights:
 when the rain sensor senses heavy rain-
fall (pre-set at the factory)
 when the rain sensor senses light and
heavy rainfall (in coordination with rain-
sensing wiper operation), or
 independently from rain-sensing wiper
operation.
Light Reminder BuzzerThe interior buzzer continuously beeps if
you open the driver’s door without turning
off the headlights and position lights. This
function is triggered under the following
condition:
 The headlights and position lights are on
even after you change the ignition mode
to “LOCK” (OFF) by pressing the engine
switch.
The buzzer stops sounding when you turn
off the headlights and position lights.
NOTE:
A message is indicated on the information
display in the instrument cluster while the
buzzer is sounding.
Daytime Running Light (D.R.L.)
System
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(1) D.R.L. indicator light
(2) Illumination indicator light
The headlights light, but are dimmer than
the low beam, when the following three
conditions are all met. Also, the D.R.L. indi-
cator light (1) on the instrument panel
comes on.
Conditions for D.R.L. system operation:
1) The engine is running.
2) The parking brake is released.
3) The headlights are off, or the lighting
switch in the “AUTO” position and it is
light around the light sensor.
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NOTE:
Be sure to turn the headlights on at night
or at any time of the day when driving or
weather conditions require the headlights
to operate at full brightness and the tail-
lights to be on.
Lights “On” reminder
A buzzer sounds to remind you to turn off
the lights if they are left on when you press
the engine switch to change the ignition
mode to “LOCK” (OFF) and the driver’s
door is opened.
NOTE:
The warning and indicator message and
the illumination indicator light (2) will be
shown on the information display when this
reminder is activated.
Front Fog Light Switch
(if equipped)
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The front fog light comes on when the fog
light switch is pushed in with the headlights
are on and the beams set to the low beam
position.
Turn Signal Control Lever
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WARNING
To avoid possible injury, do not oper-
ate controls by reaching through the
steering wheel.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLEExhaust Gas Warning ......................................................... 3-1
Daily Inspection Checklist .................................................. 3-1
Engine Switch ...................................................................... 3-2
Keyless Push Start System ................................................ 3-4
Starting the Engine ............................................................. 3-7
Parking Brake Lever ........................................................... 3-10
Pedals ................................................................................... 3-11
Engine Block Heater (if equipped) ..................................... 3-12
Using the Transaxle ............................................................ 3-13
Using the 2WD/i-AWD (intelligent All Wheel Drive)
Switch (if equipped) ............................................................ 3-19
Cruise Control (if equipped) ............................................... 3-21
Parking Sensors (if equipped) ........................................... 3-23
Braking ................................................................................. 3-28
Electronic Stability Program (ESP
®) (if equipped) ........... 3-31
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if equipped) .. 3-34

3-3OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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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