BEFORE DRIVING
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BEFORE DRIVINGKeys .................................................................................... 2-1
Immobilizer System .......................................................... 2-2
Door Locks ........................................................................ 2-3
Keyless Start System Remote Controller ....................... 2-6
Theft Deterrent Alarm System ......................................... 2-14
Windows ............................................................................ 2-17
Mirrors ................................................................................ 2-20
Front Seats ........................................................................ 2-23
Front Seat Heater (if equipped) ........................................ 2-28
Rear Seats .......................................................................... 2-29
Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems ......................... 2-34
Supplemental Restraint System (air bags) ..................... 2-55
Instrument Cluster ............................................................ 2-68
Warning and Indicator Lights .......................................... 2-69
Speedometer ..................................................................... 2-78
Tachometer ........................................................................ 2-78
Fuel Gauge ......................................................................... 2-78
Temperature Gauge .......................................................... 2-79
Brightness Control ............................................................ 2-79
Information Display ........................................................... 2-80
Lighting Control Lever ...................................................... 2-100
Front Fog Light Switch (if equipped) .............................. 2-105
Turn Signal Control Lever ................................................ 2-105
Hazard Warning Switch .................................................... 2-106
Rain-sensing Wipers and Washer Lever ......................... 2-107
Tilt/Telescoping/Steering Lock Lever (if equipped) ....... 2-110
Horn .................................................................................... 2-111
Heated Rear Window and Heated Outside
Rearview Mirrors (if equipped) Switch ............................ 2-111
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Immobilizer SystemThe immobilizer system is an anti-theft fea-
ture, which checks whether the keyless
start system remote controller that is com-
municating via radio waves with the vehicle
has been registered to the vehicle’s key-
less start system. If the remote controller is
not a registered one, the system will refuse
to start the engine using it.Immobilizer/Keyless Start System
Warning Light
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This light is on the instrument cluster.
When you press the engine switch to
change the ignition mode to “ON”, the
light comes on briefly so you can check
that the light is working. If the light is
flashing, the engine cannot be started.
The light also flashes when the “remote
controller outside” warning works.NOTE:
The immobilizer/keyless start system is
normal if this light goes out in 2 seconds
after pressing the engine switch to
change the ignition mode to “ON”. If the
light fails to go out in this period, there is
something wrong with the system. There
is also a problem with the system if the
light remains on for 5 seconds after the
engine switch is pressed when the
switch is in any other ignition mode than
“ON”.
Illumination or flashing of the light may
be accompanied by a message on the
information display in the instrument
cluster.
NOTE:
If you lose your keyless start system
remote controller, see your SUZUKI
dealer as soon as possible to have the
lost one deactivated, then have the new
remote controller made by them.
If you own other vehicles with keyless
start system remote controller, keep
those remote controllers away from the
engine switch when using your SUZUKI,
or the engine may not be started
because they may interfere with your
SUZUKI’s immobilizer system.
In case of attaching any metal objects to
the keyless start system remote control-
ler, it may not start the engine.1. For USA
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for com-
pliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
WARNING
Never leave the keyless start system
remote controller in the vehicle when
leaving the vehicle.
CAUTION
The keyless start system remote con-
troller is a sensitive electronic instru-
ment. To avoid damaging the keyless
start system remote controller:
Do not expose it to impacts, mois-
ture or high temperature such as
on the dashboard under direct sun-
light.
Keep the keyless start system
remote controller away from mag-
netic objects.
Door Locks: 3, 5, 8
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Intelligent All Wheel Drive (i-AWD)
Indicator Light (if equipped)
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When the 2WD/i-AWD switch is in the “i-
AWD” mode with the engine switch in the
“ON” mode, the light comes on and stays
on.
For details, refer to “Using the 2WD/i-AWD
Switch” in the “OPERATING YOUR VEHI-
CLE” section.Daytime Running Light (D.R.L.) Indi-
cator Light (if equipped)
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With the D.R.L. system, the headlights
light, but are dimmer than the low beam,
when the following three conditions are all
met. Whenever the D.R.L. system is oper-
ating, the D.R.L. indicator light remains on.Conditions for D.R.L. system operation
1) The engine is running.
2) The parking brake is released.
3) The headlights are off.
Transaxle Warning Light (if
equipped)
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This light comes on when you press the
engine switch to change the ignition mode
to “ON” if there is any problem with the
continuously variable transaxle (CVT).
The light should normally come on when
the ignition mode is changed to “ON” by
pressing the engine switch and stay on
for about 2 seconds before going out.
NOTE:
The following conditions may indicate
some problem with the CVT system. If any
of these conditions occurs, have your vehi-
cle inspected by an authorized SUZUKI
dealer.
The light comes on while driving.
The light does not come on even when
the ignition mode is changed to “ON” by
pressing the engine switch. The light does not go out in about 2 sec-
onds after changing the ignition mode to
“ON” by pressing the engine switch.
Immobilizer/Keyless Start System
Warning Light
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When you press the engine switch to
change the ignition mode to “ON”, the light
comes on briefly so you can check that the
light is working. If this light stays on, there
is a problem with the system. This light
flashes if you press the engine switch while
the system is not sensing the remote con-
troller. For details, refer to “Immobilizer
System” in this section.i-AWD Warning Light (if equipped)
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When you press the engine switch to
change the ignition mode to “ON”, the light
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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Keyless Push Start SystemProvided the keyless start system remote
controller is within the “interior workable
area” (Refer to the related explanation in
this section), you can use the engine
switch for starting the engine and selecting
a power supply mode (“ACC” or “ON”). In
addition, the following functions can be
used:
Keyless entry function. Refer to “KeylessStart System Remote Controller” in the
“Before Driving” section for details.
Locking and unlocking doors using a request switch. Refer to “Keyless Start
System Remote Controller” in the
“Before Driving” section for details.
Opening the trunk lid from outside using the trunk lid request switch.
Immobilizer (anti-theft) function. Refer to “Immobilizer System” in the “Before Driv-
ing” section for details.Engine Switch IlluminationThe engine switch is illuminated lit in the
following situations:
The driver’s door is open (only when the
engine is not in operation).
For 15 seconds after the driver’s door is closed (only when the engine is not in
operation).
The position lights are on.
The illumination will fade out when it is not
required.
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NOTE:
To save the battery, the illumination will be
automatically turned off when both of the
following conditions are simultaneously
met (battery saver function):
The headlights and position lights are turned off.
A period of 15 minutes has elapsed after opening the driver’s door.
Selection of Power Supply ModesPress the engine switch to select the
“ACC” or “ON” mode as follows when you
use an electric accessory or check the
operation of instruments without running
the engine.
1) Bring the keyless start system remote controller with you and sit in the driver’s
seat.
2) Without depressing the brake pedal, press the engine switch (1).
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Every time you push the engine switch
without the brake pedal depressed, the
power supply mode changes as follows.
(1)
Lighting/Turn Signal Control Lever: 8
Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever: 8
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NOTE:
CVT – If the gearshift lever is in any posi-tion other than “P”, the ignition mode
cannot be returned to “LOCK” (OFF). When selecting the power supply
modes, the information display in the
instrument cluster shows certain mes-
sages. Refer to “Information Display” in
the “Before Driving” section for details.
If the master warning indicator light
flashes and the power supply modes
cannot be selected
Your keyless start system remote controller
may not be sensed as being within the
“interior workable area” (Refer to the
related explanation in this section). Try
again after making sure you have the
remote controller with you. If the power
supply modes still can not be selected, the
battery of the remote controller may be dis-
charged. To be able to select a power sup-
ply mode, you must then use the following
method:
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1) Without depressing the brake pedal, push the engine switch (1).
2) Within about 10 seconds during which the master warning indicator light in the
instrument cluster is flashing and the
“PLACE KEY FOB ON START
SWITCH” message appears on the
information display, touch the engine
switch with the lock switch end of the
remote controller (2) for about 2 sec-
onds.
NOTE:
If you still cannot select the power supply modes, there may be some problem with
the keyless start system. Contact an
authorized SUZUKI dealer for an inspec-
tion of the system.
The immobilizer/keyless start system warning light will light for about 5 sec-
onds while the master warning indicator
light is flashing. In addition, the informa-
tion display in the instrument cluster will
show a 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 out of sensing range”
warning. To incorporate this customiza-
tion, please contact an authorized
SUZUKI dealer.
If the battery of the remote controller is
about to become completely discharged,
the corresponding message will appear
P
P
(OFF)
ON
ACC
LOCK
(Audio equipment)Gearshift lever in a
position other thanGearshift lever in
CVT
(OFF)
ON
ACC
LOCK
(Audio equipment)
Manual transaxle
(1)
(2)
Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever: 8
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Switch: 8
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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
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(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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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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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