2010 SUZUKI KIZASHI windshield wipers

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BEFORE DRIVING
57L20-03E
To turn the lights on or off, twist the knob
on the end of the lever. There are four posi-
tions:
OFF (1)
All lights are off.
AUTO (2)
This function works when the ignition
mode has been changed to “ON” by press-
ing the engine switch. The headlights and
position lights are turned on and off auto-
matically according to the amount of out-
side light detected by a sensor. They go
out automatically when you change the
ignition mode to “ACC” or “LOCK” by
pressing the engine switch.
 The light sensor (5) for sensing the
amount of outside light is installed on the
upper part of the windshield. It also
serves as the rain sensor for the rain-
sensing wipers.NOTE:
 Avoid covering the light sensor area of
the windshield with a sticker. The sticker
may impair the performance of the sen-
sor and make the system unable to con-
trol operation of the lights correctly.
 If you changed the ignition mode to “ON”
by pressing the engine switch and the
“AUTO” position remains selected, the
headlights and position lights come on
automatically as the outside gets dark
even with the engine not running. Leav-
ing the lights lit for a long time may lead
to a completely discharged battery.
(3)
Front position lights, tail lights, license
plate light and instrument lights are on, but
headlights are off.
(4)
Front position lights, tail lights, license
plate light, instrument lights and headlights
are on.
CAUTION
If the light sensor area of the wind-
shield is covered with mud, ice, or
other similar substances, the head-
lights and position lights may be
turned on even when it is still light
outside. Before removing such sub-
stances from the windshield, always
set the wiper control lever to the
“OFF” position. If the lever is left in
the “AUTO” position, the wipers
could unexpectedly operate and
cause injury, and could also be dam-
aged.

2-107BEFORE DRIVING
57L20-03E
Rain-sensing Wipers and
Washer Lever
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Windshield Wipers (if equipped)
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Press the engine switch to change the igni-
tion mode to “ON”. To turn the windshield
wipers on, move the lever down to one of
the three operating positions. In the “INT”
position (if equipped), the wipers operate
intermittently. The “INT” position is very
convenient for driving in mist or light rain.
In the “LO” position, the wipers operate at
a steady low speed. In the “HI” position,
the wipers operate at a steady high speed.
To turn off the wipers, move the lever back
to the “OFF” position.
Move the lever up and hold it to the “MIST”
position, the windshield wipers will turn on
continuously at low speed.
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If the lever is equipped with the “INT TIME”
control, turn the control forward or rear-
ward to adjust the intermittent wiper opera-
tion to the desired interval.
WARNING
To avoid possible injury, do not oper-
ate controls by reaching through the
steering wheel.
MIST
OFF
INT
LO
HI

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BEFORE DRIVING
57L20-03E
Rain-sensing Wipers (if equipped)
57L21071
Press the engine switch to change the igni-
tion mode to “ON”. To turn the rain-sensing
wipers on, move the lever down to one of
the three operating positions. In the
“AUTO” position (if provided), the wipers
automatically operate when the wiper sys-
tem senses rain or snow. In the “LO” posi-
tion, the wipers operate at a steady low
speed. In the “HI” position, the wipers
operate at a steady high speed. To turn off
the wipers, move the lever back to the
“OFF” position.
Move the lever up and hold it to the “MIST”
position; the wipers will operate continu-
ously at low speed for as long as you hold
the lever in the “MIST” position.
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If the control lever has on “AUTO” position,
you can increase the system’s sensitivity to
rain/snow by turning the knob of the control
lever forward for increased sensitivity or
rearward for decreased sensitivity.
NOTE:
 Under the following conditions, the rain
sensor may not be able to sense rain or
snow correctly, and thus the rain-sensing
wiper function may not work or may work
incorrectly. (Use a position other than
“AUTO” under these conditions.)
– Rain or snow does not hit the rain sen-
sor area of the windshield, or the snow
is not of a type that is able to be
detected by the sensor.
– The rain sensor area is covered with
mud, ice or other similar substance.
You should remove any foreign sub-
stance.
MIST
OFF
AUTO
LO
HI
WARNING
 Observe the following instructions
when the wiper lever is set to the
“AUTO” position with the engine
switch in the “ON” mode. Other-
wise, the wipers could unexpect-
edly operate and cause injury, and
could also be damaged.
– Do not touch or wipe the rain
sensor area of the windshield
with a cloth.
– Do not hit the windshield or rain
sensor.
 Be sure to set the wiper control
lever to the “OFF” position before
washing the vehicle in an auto-
matic car wash or cleaning the
windshield.

2-109BEFORE DRIVING
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– There were already raindrops on the
windshield before starting rain-sensing
wiper operation. You should remove
the raindrops by operating the wipers
under manual control.
– The rain sensor is hotter than 80°C
(176°F) in the sun or lower than –10°C
(14°F) in freezing weather. (The wip-
ers do not operate under this condi-
tion.)
– The windshield is coated with a water-
repellent substance, which causes
raindrops to run down quickly. This will
give a clearer view and the wipers may
seem to operate too frequently. In this
case, decrease the system’s sensitiv-
ity.
– The sensor area is covered with a
sticker.
– The wiper blades are damaged. You
should replace them.
 The following conditions may indicate
problems with the rain-sensing wiper
system. If your system exhibits any of
the following conditions, have it
inspected by an authorized SUZUKI
dealer.
– Rainfall/snowfall rate varies but the
wiping interval remains constant.
– Rain/snow is falling but the wipers do
not operate.Reprogramming the Rain-sensing
Wiper Function
The AUTO position operation of the rain-
sensing wiper function can be customized
to your preference by reprogramming its
setting as follows. Please contact an
authorized SUZUKI dealer for this customi-
zation.
Semi-automatic wiping
The system automatically selects the most
appropriate of the following wiping modes:
intermittent wiping, low-speed wiping, or
high-speed wiping. (The wipers do not stop
automatically.)
Intermittent wiping
The wipers operate only in the intermittent
wiping mode. The wiping interval can be
changed with the ring control (3).
Full-automatic wiping (factory setting)
The system automatically selects the most
appropriate of the following wiping modes,
no wiping, intermittent wiping, low-speed
wiping, and high-speed wiping.
Windshield Washer
57L21073
To spray windshield washer fluid, pull the
lever toward you. The windshield wipers
will automatically turn on at low speed.
WARNING
 To prevent windshield icing in cold
weather, turn on the defroster to
heat the windshield before and dur-
ing windshield washer use.
 Do not use radiator antifreeze in
the windshield washer reservoir. It
can severely impair visibility when
sprayed on the windshield, and can
also damage your vehicle’s paint.EXAMPLE

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BEFORE DRIVING
57L20-03E
Tilt/Telescoping/Steering
Lock Lever (if equipped)
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(1) LOCK
(2) UNLOCK
The lock lever is located under the steering
column. To adjust the steering wheel
height and fore-aft position:
1) Push down the lock lever to unlock the
steering column.
2) Adjust the steering wheel to the desired
height and fore-aft position and lock the
steering column by pulling up the lock
lever.
3) Try moving the steering wheel up and
down and back and forth to make sure
it is securely locked in position.
CAUTION
To help prevent damage to the wind-
shield wiper and washer system
components, you should take the fol-
lowing precautions:
 Do not continue to hold in the lever
when there is no windshield
washer fluid being sprayed or the
washer motor can be damaged.
 Do not attempt to remove dirt from
a dry windshield with the wipers or
you can damage the windshield
and the wiper blades. Always wet
the windshield with washer fluid
before operating the wipers.
 Clear ice or packed snow from the
wiper blades before using the wip-
ers.
 Check the washer fluid level regu-
larly. Check it often when the
weather is bad.
 Only fill the washer fluid reservoir
3/4 full during cold weather to allow
room for expansion if the tempera-
ture falls low enough to freeze the
solution.
(1)
(2)
EXAMPLE
WARNING
Never attempt to adjust the steering
wheel while the vehicle is moving or
you could lose control of the vehicle.

7-55INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
57L20-03E
For windshield wipers
70G119
1) Hold the wiper arm away from the win-
dow.
NOTE:
When raising both of the front wiper arms,
pull the driver’s side wiper arm up first.
When returning the wiper arms, lower the
passenger’s side wiper arm first. Other-
wise, the wiper arms may interfere with
each other.
57L71038
2) Squeeze lock lever (1) towards wiper
arm (2) and remove the wiper frame
from the arm as shown.
60A260
3) Pull the locked end of the wiper blade
firmly to unlock the blade and slide the
blade out as shown.
EXAMPLE
(1)
(2)

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INDEX57L20-03E
Temperature Gauge ............................................................. 2-79
Theft Deterrent Alarm System ............................................ 2-14
Thermometer ........................................................................ 2-84
Tilt/Telescoping/Steering Lock Lever .............................. 2-110
Tire Chains ............................................................................. 4-5
Tire Changing Tool ................................................................ 8-1
Tire Inflation Pressure ......................................................... 7-30
Tire Inspection ..................................................................... 7-31
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ......................... 3-34
Tire Rotation......................................................................... 7-34
Tire Sidewall Labeling ......................................................... 7-28
Tire Size ................................................................................ 7-29
Tires ...................................................................................... 7-28
Towing a Disabled Vehicle.................................................... 8-7
Towing Your Vehicle (recreational towing) ......................... 6-2
Traction Control System ..................................................... 3-31
Trailer Towing ........................................................................ 6-2
Transaxle Warning Light ..................................................... 2-76
Trip meter ............................................................................. 2-84
Trunk Lid ................................................................................ 2-5
Trunk Lid Lock Switch .......................................................... 2-6
Trunk Light ........................................................................... 5-79
Turn Signal Control Lever................................................. 2-105
Turn Signal Indicators ......................................................... 2-75
Turn Signal Operation ....................................................... 2-106UUniform Tire Quality Grading ............................................. 7-33
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Socket .................................... 5-81
Using the 2WD/i-AWD (intel ligent All Wheel Drive)
Switch ................................................................................... 3-19
Using the Transaxle............................................................. 3-13
VVehicle Cleaning .................................................................... 9-3
Vehicle Identification Number............................................. 10-1
Vehicle Loading............................................................. 6-1 , 7-37WWarning and Indicator Lights ............................................. 2-69
Warning and Indicator Messages ....................................... 2-86
Warranties............................................................................. 10-2
Washing .................................................................................. 9-5
Waxing .................................................................................... 9-6
Windows ............................................................................... 2-17
Windshield Washer ............................................................ 2-109
Windshield Washer Fluid .................................................... 7-56
Windshield Wipers ............................................................. 2-107
Wiper Blades ........................................................................ 7-54