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2-29BEFORE DRIVING
57L20-03E
Rear SeatsHead RestraintsHead restraints are designed to help
reduce the risk of neck injuries in the case
of an accident.NOTE:
It may be necessary to fold forward the
seatback to provide enough overhead
clearance to remove the head restraint.
Adjust the head restraint to the position
which places the center of the head
restraint closest to the top of your ears. If
this is not possible for very tall passengers,
adjust the head restraint as high as possi-
ble.
Rear
57L21039
Your vehicle is equipped with three head
restraints on the rear seat.
WARNING
Improperly using the seat heater can
be hazardous. An occupant can suf-
fer burns even if the heating tempera-
ture is fairly low, if the occupant is
wearing thin pants, a thin skirt or
shorts and leaves the heater on for
long periods.
Avoid using the seat heater for these
occupants:
People who have reduced feeling in
their legs, including the elderly or
those with certain disabilities.
Small children, or anyone with sen-
sitive skin.
People who are asleep or under the
influence of alcohol or other drugs
which make them tired.
CAUTION
To avoid damaging the heater ele-
ment:
Do not subject the front seats to
heavy impacts, such as children
jumping on them.
Do not cover the seat with any
insulating materials such as blan-
kets or cushions.
WARNING
All occupants, including the driver,
should not operate a vehicle or sit in
a vehicle’s seat until the head
restraints are placed in their proper
positions in order to minimize the
risk of severe injury in the event of a
crash.
WARNING
All head restraints must be rein-
stalled to properly protect vehicle
occupants.
WARNING
Never drive the vehicle with the
head restraints removed.
Do not attempt to adjust the head
restraint while driving.
Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems: 3
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2-49BEFORE DRIVING
57L20-03E
Installation with the LATCH System
65D33757L21046
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.
57L21047
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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7-25INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
57L20-03E
6) The handle of the CVT fluid dipstick is
colored red or orange for easy identifi-
cation.
Remove the dipstick, clean it and push
it back in until the cap seats. Pull out
the dipstick and read the fluid level.
The fluid level should be between the
two marks in the “HOT” range on the
dipstick.
7) Add just enough specified fluid through
the dipstick hole to fill the transaxle to
the proper level. It takes only 0.6 liters
(1.27 US pt) for CVT to raise the level
from “LOW” to “FULL”.Deterioration Checking or Chang-
ing FluidSince special procedures, materials and
tools are required to check the deteriora-
tion of CVT fluid or change, it is recom-
mended that you trust this job to your
authorized SUZUKI dealer.
BrakesBrake Fluid
57L71010
Check the brake fluid level by looking at
the reservoir in the engine compartment.
Check that the fluid level is between the
“MAX” and “MIN” lines. If the brake fluid
level is near the “MIN” line, fill it up to the
“MAX” line with SAE J1703 or DOT3 brake
fluid.
65D477
CAUTION
After checking or adding oil, be sure
to insert the dipstick securely.
EXAMPLE
WARNING
Failure to follow the guidelines below
can result in personal injury or seri-
ous damage to the brake system.
If the brake fluid in the reservoir
drops below a certain level, the
brake warning light on the instru-
ment panel will come on (the
engine must be running with the
parking brake fully disengaged.)
Should the light come on, immedi-
ately ask your SUZUKI dealer to
inspect the brake system.
A rapid fluid loss indicates a leak in
the brake system which should be
inspected by your SUZUKI dealer
immediately.
Brake fluid can harm your eyes and
damage painted surfaces. Use cau-
tion when refilling the reservoir.
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