2010 SUZUKI KIZASHI Hill hold

2-97BEFORE DRIVING
57L20-03E
Warning and Indicator
MessageMaster Warning
IndicatorSound Cause and Remedy
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Blinks “Ping” (one time from interior
buzzer) There may be a problem with the hill hold
control system.
Have your vehicle inspected by an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer.
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Blinks “Ping” (one time from interior
buzzer) One of the tires is insufficiently inflated.
Inflate it correctly.

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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Use the gearshift lever positions as follows:
P (Park)
Use this position to lock the transaxle
when the vehicle is parked or when start-
ing the engine. Shift into Park only when
the vehicle is completely stationary.
R (Reverse)
Use this position to reverse the vehicle
from stop. Make sure that vehicle is com-
pletely stationary before shifting into
Reverse.
N (Neutral)
Use this position for starting the engine if
the engine stalls and you need to restart it
while the vehicle is moving. You may also
shift into Neutral and depress the brake
pedal to hold the vehicle stationary during
idling.D (Drive)
Use this position for all normal driving.
With the gearshift lever in “D” range you
can get an automatic downshift by press-
ing the accelerator pedal. The higher the
vehicle speed is, the more you need to
press the accelerator pedal to get a down-
shift.
M (manual mode)
Use this position for driving in the manual
mode.
Refer to “Manual mode” later in this section
for details on how to use the manual mode.Manual mode
The CVT can shift gears automatically.
When using the manual mode, you can
shift gears in the same manner as conven-
tional manual transaxle.
To use the manual mode, shift the gearshift
lever from “D” to “M”.
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(1) Manual mode indicator
(2) Gear position
The information display shows the manual
mode indicator (1) and the current gear
position (2).
CAUTION
Do not shift the gearshift lever into
“R” while moving forward, or the
transaxle may be damaged. If you
shift into “R” when the vehicle speed
is over 6mph (10km/h), the transaxle
will not shift into reverse.
CAUTION
Be sure to take the following precau-
tions to help avoid damage to the
CVT:
 Make sure that the vehicle is com-
pletely stationary before shifting
into “P” or “R”.
 Do not shift from “P” or “N” to “R”,
“D” or “M” when the engine is run-
ning above idle speed.
 Do not rev the engine with the tran-
saxle in a drive position (“R”, “D”
or “M”) and the front wheels not
moving.
 Do not use the accelerator to hold
the vehicle on a hill. Use the vehi-
cle’s brakes.
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3-17OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
57L20-03E
NOTE:
 The indicated gear position on the infor-
mation display when you shift from “D” to
“M” is the gear position that was selected
automatically when the gearshift lever
was in “D”.
 You can change to the manual mode
temporarily by pulling the shift paddle (if
equipped) on the steering wheel toward
you when the gearshift lever is in “D”.
Shifting in the manual mode
You can shift gears from 1st to 6th depend-
ing on driving speed.
NOTE:
 If the CVT fluid becomes hot such as
when driving uphill, the transaxle will
automatically shift up in order to protect
itself and the engine regardless of your
gear shifting operation.
 When the driving speed becomes slow,
the gear shifts down automatically, and
when the vehicle stops, the gear position
will be in 1st gear without shifting the
gearshift lever.
 If you depress the accelerator pedal a
certain amount, the gear shifts down
automatically even if the gearshift lever
is in the manual mode.NOTE:
When you change gear, sometimes the
transaxle may not shift to the desired gear
but a buzzer sounds instead. This is to
maintain good drivability and to protect the
transaxle.
Using the gearshift lever
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(1) “+” side (shift up)
(2) “–” side (shift down)
To shift up, pull the gearshift lever to the “+”
side (rearward). When you remove your
hand from the gearshift lever, the lever will
return to the “M” position automatically.
To shift down, push the gearshift lever to
the “–” side (forward). When you remove
your hand from the gearshift lever, the
lever will return to the “M” position auto-
matically.NOTE:
To shift gears continuously, remove your
hand from the gearshift lever, then shift the
lever again. You cannot shift gears continu-
ously while holding the lever in the “+” or
“–” position.
Using the shift paddle (if equipped)
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To shift up, pull the “+” side shift paddle,
located on right side of the steering wheel,
toward you. When you remove your finger
from the switch, the switch will return to the
original position.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
57L20-03E
Hill Hold Control System
(if equipped)The hill hold control system is designed to
assist you in starting to move up steep or
slippery hills. When you start to move up a
hill, the system helps to prevent the vehicle
from rolling downward while you move your
foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator
pedal.
The hill hold control system activates for a
maximum of about 2 seconds if your foot is
moved from the brake pedal when the fol-
lowing condition are all met.
1) The gearshift lever is in a forward gear
or reverse gear.
2) The parking brake is released.3) The vehicle is on an upward incline.
NOTE:
You may hear a sound coming from the
engine when the hill hold control system is
activated. This sound is normal and does
not indicate a malfunction.
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If the message shown in the above illustra-
tion appears on the information display,
there may be a problem with the hill hold
control system. Have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized SUZUKI
dealer.
NOTE:
The hill hold control system will not acti-
vate while this message is displayed.
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) (if equipped)The tire pressure monitoring system is
designed to alert you when one or more of
the tires on your vehicle is significantly
under-inflated. A Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) sensor containing a
unique identification code is mounted on
each wheel. The TPMS sensors transmit
tire pressure signals to receiver which
relays the information to a tire pressure
monitoring system controller. When the
inflation pressure of one or more tires indi-
cates significant under-inflation, the low
tire pressure warning light shown below
comes on.
WARNING
 Do not rely excessively on the hill
hold control system. The hill hold
control system may not prevent the
vehicle from rolling downward on a
hill under all load or road condi-
tions. Always be prepared to
depress the brake pedal to prevent
the vehicle from rolling downward.
Failure to pay attention and
depress the brake pedal to hold the
vehicle on a hill when necessary,
may result in loss of control or an
accident.
 Do not use the hill hold control sys-
tem to bring the vehicle to a stop
on a hill.

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DRIVING TIPS
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Driving on Slippery Roads
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Under wet road conditions you should
drive at a lower speed than on dry roads
due to possible slippage of tires during
braking. When driving on icy, snow-cov-
ered, or muddy roads, reduce your speed
and avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt
braking, or sharp steering movements.Intelligent All Wheel Drive (i-AWD)
ModelsYour i-AWD provides greater traction on
slippery roads than 2-wheel drive models.
However, your i-AWD will not have as
much traction in deep snow, mud or sand
as multipurpose 4WD vehicles. You should
not attempt to drive your i-AWD in deep
snow, mud or sand. i-AWD models are not
sport/utility vehicles, and are not designed
for off-road use.If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
If your vehicle gets stuck in snow, mud or
sand, follow the directions below:
1) Shift the transaxle back and forth
between a forward range (or first gear
for manual transaxle) and reverse. This
will create a rocking motion which may
give you enough momentum to free the
vehicle. Press gently on the accelerator
to keep wheel spinning to a minimum
wheel rpm. Remove your foot from the
accelerator while shifting.
Do not race the engine. Excessive
wheel spin will cause the tires to dig
deeper, making it more difficult to free
the vehicle.
2) If your vehicle remains stuck after a few
minutes of rocking, get another vehicle
to pull your vehicle out.
WARNING
Try not to hold the brake pedal down
too long or too often while going
down a steep or long hill. This could
cause the brakes to overheat, result-
ing in reduced braking efficiency.
Failure to take this precaution could
result in loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION
When descending a down hill,
NEVER press the engine switch to
change the ignition mode to “LOCK”
(OFF). Emission control system and
CVT (if equipped) damage may result.
WARNING
Do not allow anyone to stand near the
vehicle when you are rocking it, and
do not spin the wheels faster than an
indicated 40 km/h (25 mph) on the
speedometer. Personal injury and/or
vehicle damage may result from spin-
ning the wheels too fast.
CAUTION
Release the accelerator pedal when
operating the gearshift lever. Operat-
ing the lever with the engine racing
can damage the gears.
Warning and Indicator Lights: 8

13-2INDEX
57L20-03E
Courtesy Lights ................................................................... 5-79
Cruise Control ...................................................................... 3-21
Cup Holder and Storage Area............................................. 5-87
CVT Selector Position (for continuously variable
transaxle) .............................................................................. 2-81DDaily Inspection Checklist .................................................... 3-1
Daytime Running Light (D.R.L.) Indicator Light................ 2-76
Daytime Running Light (D.R.L.) System .......................... 2-104
Door Locks ............................................................................. 2-3
Drive Belt .............................................................................. 7-15
Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light...................................... 2-73
Driving on Hills ...................................................................... 4-3
Driving on Slippery Roads .................................................... 4-4
Driving Range ...................................................................... 2-81EElectric Power Steering Warning Light ............................. 2-77
Electronic Stabil ity Program (ESP
®) .................................. 3-31
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................................. 2-36
Emission Compliance Label (for U.S.A.) ........................... 10-2
Engine Block Heater ............................................................ 3-12
Engine Coolant .................................................................... 7-18
Engine Hood......................................................................... 5-75
Engine Oil and Filter ............................................................ 7-15
Engine Serial Number ......................................................... 10-1
Engine Switch ........................................................................ 3-2
Engine Switch Illumination ................................................... 3-4
ESP
® Warning Light ............................................................ 2-71
Exhaust Gas Warning............................................................ 3-1
FFloor Mats............................................................................. 5-91 Fluid Level Check................................................................. 7-24
Folding Rear Seats............................................................... 2-32
Footrest ................................................................................. 5-89
Footwell Lights ..................................................................... 5-79
Frame Hooks ........................................................................ 5-96
Front Air Bags ...................................................................... 2-57
Front Fog Light Switch ...................................................... 2-105
Front Seat Back Pocket ....................................................... 5-89
Front Seat Heater ................................................................. 2-28
Front Seats ........................................................................... 2-23
Fuel Filler Cap ...................................................................... 5-74
Fuel Filler Door ..................................................................... 5-73
Fuel Gauge............................................................................ 2-78
Fuel Pump Labeling ............................................................... 1-1
Fuel Recommendation........................................................... 1-1
Full Wheel Cover .................................................................... 8-5
Fuses ..................................................................................... 7-40
FUSES AND PROTECTED CIRCUITS ...
.............................. 11-1
Fuses in the Engine Compartment ..................................... 7-40
Fuses under the Dash Board .............................................. 7-42
GGasoline Containing MTBE ................................................... 1-1
Gasoline/Ethanol blends ....................................................... 1-1
Gasoline/Methanol blends..................................................... 1-1
Gear Oil ................................................................................. 7-22
Gear Oil Level Check ........................................................... 7-23
Gear Oil Replacement .......................................................... 7-23
GLOSSARY OF TIRE TERMINOLOGY ................................ 7-36
Glove Box ............................................................................. 5-85HHazard Warning Switch ..................................................... 2-106

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INDEX57L20-03E
Head Restraints .......................................................... 2-27, 2-29
Headlight Aiming ................................................................. 7-44
Heated Rear Window and Heated Outside Rearview
Mirrors (if equipped) Switch ............................................. 2-111
High Beam Indicator Light .................................................. 2-75
Highway Driving..................................................................... 4-3
Hill Hold Control System..................................................... 3-34
HomeLink
®........................................................................... 5-93
Horn .................................................................................... 2-111
How the ABS Works ............................................................ 3-30
IIdentification Numbers ........................................................ 10-1
If the Engine is Flooded ........................................................ 8-8
If the Engine Overheats......................................................... 8-8
If the Starter Does Not Operate ............................................ 8-7
If You Cannot Shift CVT Gearshift Lever Out of
“P” (PARK) ............. .............................................................. 3-18
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck .................................................... 4-4
Illumination Indicator Light................................................. 2-75
Immobilizer System ........................................................ 2-2 , 3-4
Immobilizer/Keyless Start System Warning Light ............ 2-76
Improving Fuel Economy ............... ....................................... 4-2
Information Display ............................................................. 2-80
Inside Rearview Mirror ........................................................ 2-20
Installation of Child Restraint with Top Strap ................... 2-52
Installation with Lap-Shoulder Seat Belts
(child restraint with no top strap)....................................... 2-46
Installation with the LATCH System .................................. 2-49
Instantaneous fuel consumption ....................................... 2-82
Instrument Cluster ............................................................... 2-68
intelligent All Wheel Drive (i-AWD) Indicator Light .......... 2-76 Interior Light Switch ............................................................ 5-78
Interior Workable Area for Engine Starting, Power
Supply Mode Selection
and “Remote Controller
Outside” Warning................................................................... 3-6
Internal Trunk Release........................................................... 2-6
JJacking Instructions .............................................................. 8-2
Jump Starting Instructions ................................................... 8-6KKeyless Push Start System ................................................... 3-4
Keyless Start System Remote Controller ............................ 2-6
Keys......................................................................................... 2-1LLap-Shoulder Belt ................................................................ 2-36
Lidded Instrument Panel Box ............................................. 5-87
Light Reminder Buzzer ...................................................... 2-104
Lighting Control Lever....................................................... 2-100
Lighting Operation ............................................................. 2-100
Locking Rear Seatback........................................................ 2-34
Low Fuel Warning Light ...................................................... 2-74
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light .............................. 2-69 , 3-35
Luggage Under-box ............................................................. 5-92MMaintenance Recommended under Severe Driving
Conditions ..................................................................... 7-7 , 7-11
Maintenance Schedule ................. ......................................... 7-2
Malfunction Indicator Light ................................................. 2-74
Manual Transaxle ................................................................. 3-13
Master Warning Indicator Light .......................................... 2-77
Mirrors ................................................................................... 2-20