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INTRODUCTIONThank you for choosing SUZUKI and welcome to our growing family. Your choice was a wise one; SUZUKI products are a great value
that will give you years of driving pleasure.
This Owner’s Manual was prepared to help you have a safe, enjoyable, and trouble-free experience with your SUZUKI. In it you will learn
about the vehicle’s operation, its safety features and maintenance requirements. Please read it carefully before operating your vehicle.
Afterwards, keep this Manual in the glove box for future reference.
Should you resell the vehicle, please leave this Manual with it for the next owner.
In addition to the Owner’s Manual, the other booklets provided with your SUZUKI explain the vehicle’s warranties. We recommend you
read them as well to familiarize yourself with this important information.
When planning the regular scheduled maintenance of your SUZUKI, we recommend you visit your local SUZUKI dealership. Their fac-
tory-trained technicians will provide the best possible service and use only genuine SUZUKI parts and accessories.
ILLUSTRATED TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INSTRUMENT PANEL1. Power Window Controls (P.2-17)/Lock switch (P.2-18)
2. Power Mirror Control (P.2-22)
3. Remote Audio Controls (P.5-64)
4. Front Air Bags (P.2-57)
5. Cruise Control Switch (if equipped) (P.3-21)
6. Audio (P.5-10)
7. Heating and Air Conditioning System (P.5-1)
8. Fuse Box (P.7-40)
9. Information display switches (P.2-80)
10. Parking Brake Lever (P.3-10)
11. Center Console Box (P.5-89)/ Accessory Socket (P.5-80)
12. Glove Box (P.5-85)
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BEFORE DRIVING
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Trunk Lid Lock Switch (if equipped)
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(3) UNLOCK
(4) LOCK
This switch is inside the glove box. If this
switch is pushed to the down position, the
trunk lid is locked and cannot be opened.
Push the switch again to unlock the lid.
Internal Trunk Release
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There is a release lever located inside the
trunk, on the rear part of the trunk lid. This
lever is for emergency use so that if a per-
son, such as a child, gets trapped in the
trunk compartment, he can exit the vehicle.
The lever glows in the dark, after a brief
exposure to ambient light, so it can be
found easily. It is operated by pulling it in
the direction of the arrow.
Keyless Start System Remote
ControllerKeyless Start System Remote
Controller
The remote controller enables the following
operations:
You can lock or unlock the doors by
operating the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons
on the remote controller. Refer to the
explanation in this section.
You can lock or unlock the doors by
pushing the request switch on the door
handle. For details, refer to the explana-
tion in this section.
You can unlatch and let the trunk lid
slightly open by pushing and holding the
“TRUNK LID UNLOCK” button on the
remote controller. Refer to the explana-
tion in this section.
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(4)
WARNING
To help avoid situations where some-
one might get trapped in the trunk,
keep your vehicle locked when unat-
tended, and do not allow anyone to
play in the trunk.EXAMPLE
Door Locks: 3, 5, 8
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NOTE:
Even with the remote controller within
the “inside sensing area”, the request
switch warning buzzer/remote controller
reminder function may not work under
any of the following conditions as the
presence of the remote controller may
not be sensed:
– The battery of the remote controller is
low.
– The remote controller is influenced by
strong radio waves or noise.
– The remote controller is in contact with
or covered by a metallic object.
– The remote controller is in the glove
box or a stowage for small articles
such as a door pocket.
– The remote controller is on the top or
in front of the instrument panel, in the
sun visor pocket or on the floor.
The remote controller may be sensed
under any of the following conditions
even when the controller is not within the
“inside sensing area”. The request
switch warning buzzer/remote controller
reminder function will then work.
– The remote controller is outside the
vehicle but very close to it.
– The remote controller is on the instru-
ment panel top or in the trunk.Keyless unlocking/locking using the
trunk lid request switch
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(2) 80 cm (2 1/2 feet)When the remote controller is within
approximately 80 cm (2 1/2 feet) from the
trunk lid request switch, you can open the
trunk lid by pushing and holding the trunk
lid request switch (1).
NOTE:
If the remote controller is outside the
trunk lid request switch operating range
described above, you will not be able to
operate the switch.
If the battery of the remote controller
runs down or there are strong radio
waves or noise, the trunk lid request
switch operating range may be reduced
or the remote controller may be inopera-
tive.
If the remote controller is too close to the
trunk lid, the trunk lid request switch may
not operate.
If a spare remote controller is in the
trunk, the trunk lid request switch may
not operate normally.
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(2)
CAUTION
The remote controller is a sensitive
electronic instrument. To avoid dam-
aging the remote controller:
Do not expose it to impacts, mois-
ture or high temperature such as by
leaving it on the dashboard under
direct sunlight.
Keep the remote controller away
from magnetic objects such as a
television.
Mirrors: 3, 8
Seat Adjustment: 3
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Installation with the LATCH System
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Your vehicle is equipped with lower
anchors for securing up to one or two stan-
dard LATCH-type child restraint(s) in the
rear seats. (LATCH stands for Lower
Anchors and Tethers for Children.)
The anchors are located where the rear of
the seat cushion meets the bottom of the
seatback.
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The covers marked with the child restraint
symbol as shown in the illustration indicate
the presence of lower anchors. Remove
the covers before installing the child
restraint system. Cover the lower anchors
when not in use.
NOTE:
Stow the removed covers in the glove box
or other appropriate stowage so they will
not inconvenience the occupants.
Install the LATCH-type child restraint sys-
tem according to the instructions provided
by the child restraint system manufacturer.
After installing, try moving the child
restraint system in all directions, especially
forward to make sure the flexible straps or
rigid connecting bars are securely latched
to the anchors.
Rigid lower connecting
bar typeFlexible lower connecting
strap type
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
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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.
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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
OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTAutomatic Heating and Air Conditioning System
(Climate Control) ................................................................. 5-1
Radio Antenna ..................................................................... 5-9
Audio Systems .................................................................... 5-10
Fuel Filler Door .................................................................... 5-73
Fuel Filler Cap ..................................................................... 5-74
Engine Hood ........................................................................ 5-75
Sun Visor ............................................................................. 5-77
Interior Light Switch ........................................................... 5-78
Courtesy Lights ................................................................... 5-79
Footwell Lights .................................................................... 5-79
Trunk Light .......................................................................... 5-79
Spot Light ............................................................................ 5-80
Accessory Socket ............................................................... 5-80
Assist Grips ......................................................................... 5-82
Coat Hooks .......................................................................... 5-83
Sunroof (if equipped) .......................................................... 5-83
Glove Box ............................................................................ 5-85
Overhead Console .............................................................. 5-86
Lidded Instrument Panel Box ............................................ 5-87
Cup Holder and Storage Area (if equipped) ..................... 5-87
Front Seat Back Pocket (if equipped) ............................... 5-89
Footrest ................................................................................ 5-89
Center Console Box ............................................................ 5-89
Armrest ................................................................................ 5-90
Floor Mats (if equipped) ..................................................... 5-91
Luggage Under-box ............................................................ 5-92
Net/Rope Hooks .................................................................. 5-92
Roof Rack Anchors (if equipped) ...................................... 5-92
HomeLink
® (if equipped) .................................................... 5-93
Frame Hooks ....................................................................... 5-96
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MaintenanceIf you do not use the air conditioner for a
long period, such as during winter, it may
not give the best performance when you
start using it again. To help maintain opti-
mum performance and durability of your air
conditioner, it needs to be run periodically.
Operate the air conditioner at least once a
month for one minute with the engine
idling. This circulates the refrigerant and oil
and helps protect the internal components.
Your air conditioner is equipped with air fil-
ters. Clean or replace them as specified in
the “Maintenance Schedule” in the
“INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE” sec-
tion. Have this job done by your SUZUKI
dealer as the lower glove box must be low-
ered for this job.
NOTE:
Your vehicle uses the air conditioning
refrigerant HFC-134a, commonly called
“R-134a”. R-134a replaced R-12 around
1993 for automotive applications. Other
refrigerants are available, including recy-
cled R-12, but only R-134a should be used
in your vehicle.
Radio AntennaPrinted antenna (if equipped)
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The radio antenna (1) wire is printed inside
the rear window.XM antenna (if equipped)
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The roof antenna (2) on the roof.
CAUTION
Using the wrong refrigerant may
damage your air conditioning sys-
tem. Use R-134a only. Do not mix or
replace the R-134a with other refrig-
erants.
CAUTION
Do not attach any metal objects to
the rear window glass, or place
metallic film near it. Either of these
conditions may cause poor recep-
tion or noise.
When cleaning the inside of the
rear window, be careful not to
scratch or damage the rear window
antenna. Wipe the rear window
lightly along the antenna with a
dampened soft cloth.
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Folding Rear Seats: 3
Armrest: 3