ILLUSTRATED TABLE OF CONTENTS
80J23-03E
INSTRUMENT PANEL1. Lighting Control Lever (P.2-75)/
Turn Signal Control Lever (P.2-77)
2. Shift Paddles (if equipped) (P.3-14)
3. Front Air Bags (P.2-49)
4. Instrument Cluster (P.2-59)
5. Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever
(P.2-78)/Rear Window Wiper and
Washer Switch (if equipped) (P.2-80)
6. Hazard Warning Switch (P.2-78)
7. Audio (P.5-15)
8. Front Fog Light Switch (if equipped)
(P.2-77)
9. Fuse Box (P.7-36)
10. Engine Hood Release Handle
(P.5-44)
11. Remote Audio Controls (if equipped)
(P.5-37)
12. Ignition Switch (P.3-2)
13. Cruise Control Switch (if equipped)
(P.3-18)
14. Heating and Air Conditioning System
(P.5-1)
15. Accessory Socket (if equipped)
(P.5-47)/Cigarette Lighter
(if equipped) (P.5-47)
16. Heated Rear Window and Heated
Outside Rearview Mirrors Switch
(if equipped) (P.2-81)
17. Glove Box (P.5-49)
18. ESP OFF Switch (if equipped)
(P.3-26)
19. 2WD/i-AWD (intelligent All Wheel
Drive) Switch (if equipped) (P.3-16)
20. Front Seat Heater Switch
(if equipped) (P.2-23)
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TIRE CHANGING TOOL1. Jack Handle (P.8-1)
2. Wheel Brace (P.8-1)
3. Spare Tire (P.7-31, 8-1)
4. Jack (P.8-1)
80JM121
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2-49BEFORE DRIVING
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63J030
If the AIR BAG light on the instrument clus-
ter does not blink or come on when the
ignition switch is first turned to the “ON”
position, or the AIR BAG light stays on, or
comes on while driving, the air bag system
(or the seat belt pretensioner system) may
not work properly. Have the air bag system
inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer
as soon as possible.
Front Air Bags
80JS026
80J2009
The driver’s front air bag is located behind
the center pad of the steering wheel and
the front passenger’s front air bag is
located behind the passenger’s side of the
dashboard. The words “SRS AIRBAG” are
molded into the air bag covers to identify
the location of the air bags.
Frontal collision range
60G032
Front air bags are designed to inflate only
in severe frontal collisions.
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How the System WorksIn a frontal collision, the crash sensors will
detect rapid deceleration and send a signal
to the controller. If the controller judges
that the deceleration represents a severe
frontal crash, the controller will trigger the
inflators. The controller also judges:
Whether the front air bags should deploy
at reduced power or at full power accord-
ing to crash severity.
Whether the air bags should deploy at
reduced power or at full power according
to crash severity, driver’s seat fore/aft
position and whether or not the front
passenger’s seat belt is fastened.
Whether the front passenger’s front air
bag should deploy or not based on clas-
sification of the occupant of the front
passenger’s seat.
Since your vehicle is equipped with side air
bags, and side curtain air bags, crash sen-
sors will detect a side collision, and if the
controller judges that the side collision is
severe enough, it will trigger the side air
bag and side curtain air bag inflators.
The inflators inflate the appropriate air
bags with nitrogen or argon gas. The
inflated air bags provide a cushion for your
head (front air bags and side curtain air
bags only) and upper body. The air bag
inflates and deflates so quickly that you
may not even realize that it has activated.
The air bag will neither hinder your view
nor make it harder to exit the vehicle.Air bags must inflate quickly and forcefully
in order to reduce the chance of serious or
fatal injuries. However, an unavoidable
consequence of the quick inflation is that
the air bag may irritate bare skin, such as
the facial area against a front air bag. Also,
upon inflation, a loud noise will occur and
some powder and smoke will be released.
These conditions are not harmful and do
not indicate a fire in the car. Be aware,
however, that some air bag components
may be hot for a while after inflation.
A seat belt helps keep you in the proper
position for maximum protection when an
air bag inflates. Adjust your seat as far
back as possible while still maintaining
control of the vehicle. Sit fully back in your
seat; sit up straight; do not lean over the
steering wheel or dashboard. Front occu-
pants should not lean on or sleep against
the door. Please refer to the “Seat Adjust-
ment” section and the “Seat Belts and
Child Restraint Systems” section in the
“BEFORE DRIVING” section for details on
proper seat and seat belt adjustments.
WARNING
Do not spill any liquids on the seat.
Liquids can damage the sensors
under the front seat.
Have the driver’s seat position sen-
sor and the front passenger’s sen-
sor mat inspected by your dealer
after a collision.
Do not replace the front seats. If
you replace them, the air bags and
front passenger sensing system
may not work properly.
Do not use a seat cover. If you use
a seat cover, the front passenger
sensing system may not work prop-
erly.
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65D610
54G582
Note that even though your vehicle may be
moderately damaged in a collision, the col-
lision may not have been severe enough to
trigger the front, side, or side curtain air
bags to inflate. If your car sustains ANY
front-end or side damage, have the air bag
system inspected by an authorized
SUZUKI dealer to ensure it is in proper
working order.
Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic
module which records information about
the air bag system if the air bags deploy in
a crash. The module records information
about overall system status, which sensors
activated the deployment, and whether the
front seat belts were in use.
WARNING
The driver should not lean over the
steering wheel. The front passen-
ger should not rest his or her body
against the dashboard, or other-
wise get too close to the dash-
board. For vehicles with side air
bags and side curtain air bags,
occupants should not lean on or
sleep against the door. In these sit-
uations, the out-of-position occu-
pant would be too close to an
inflating air bag, and may suffer
severe injury.
Do not attach any objects to, or
place any objects over, the steering
wheel or dashboard. Do not place
any objects between the air bag
and the driver or front passenger.
These objects may interfere with air
bag operation or may be propelled
by the air bag in the event of a
crash. Either of these conditions
may cause severe injury.
For vehicles with side air bags, do
not place seat covers on the front
seats, because seat covers could
restrict the air bag’s inflation. Also,
do not place any cup holders or
other objects on the door, as these
objects could be propelled by the
air bag in the event of a crash.
Either of these conditions may
cause severe injury.
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Refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring System”
in the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” sec-
tion for additional details on the tire pres-
sure monitoring system. Refer to “Tires” in
the “INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE”
section for information on maintaining
proper tire pressure.
Brake System Warning Light
65D477
This light comes on briefly when the igni-
tion switch is turned to the “ON” position.
The light also comes on under the follow-
ing conditions: 1) when the parking brake
is engaged and 2) when the fluid in the
brake fluid reservoir falls below the speci-
fied level. The light should go out after fully
releasing the parking brake, if the fluid
level in the brake fluid reservoir is ade-
quate.
If this light and the ABS warning light stay
on, or come on simultaneously when driv-
ing, then there may be something wrong
with both the rear brake proportioning
valve function and anti-lock function of the
ABS.
If the brake system warning light comes on
while you are driving the vehicle, it may
mean that there is something wrong with
the vehicle’s brake system. If this happens,
you should:
WARNING
If the low tire pressure warning light
comes on and stays on, reduce your
speed and avoid abrupt steering and
braking. Stop in a safe place as soon
as possible and check your tires.
If you have a flat tire, replace it with
the spare tire. Refer to “Jacking
Instructions” in the “EMERGENCY
SERVICE” section. Refer to
“Replacing Tires and/or Wheels”
for instructions on how to restore
normal operation of the tire pres-
sure monitoring system after you
have had a flat tire.
If one or more of your tires is
under-inflated, adjust the inflation
pressure in all of your tires to the
recommended inflation pressure as
soon as possible.
Be aware that driving on a signifi-
cantly under-inflated tire can cause
the tire to overheat and can lead to
tire failure, and may affect steering
control and brake effectiveness. This
could lead to an accident, resulting in
severe injury or death.
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Illumination Indicator Light
64J045
This indicator light comes on while the
position lights, tail light and/or the head-
lights are on.Turn Signal Indicators
50G055
When you turn on the left or right turn sig-
nals, the corresponding green arrow on the
instrument panel will flash along with the
respective turn signal lights.
When you turn on the hazard warning
switch, both arrows will flash along with all
of the turn signal lights.
High Beam Indicator Light
50G056
This indicator comes on when headlight
high beams are turned on.intelligent All Wheel Drive (i-AWD)
AUTO Indicator Light (if equipped)
79J040
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, the light comes on briefly so
you can check that the light is working.
When the 2WD/i-AWD switch is in the “i-
AWD AUTO” mode with the ignition switch
in the “ON” position, the light comes on
and stays on.
If the light and the “i-AWD LOCK” indicator
light stay on or come on simultaneously
when driving, there may be something
wrong with the i-AWD system. Have thesystem inspected by an authorized
SUZUKI dealer.
If the oil temperature of the parts for i-AWD
system is high, this light will blink. The “i-
AWD AUTO” or “i-AWD LOCK” mode will
be changed to the “2WD” mode automati-
cally to prevent a damage of the parts for i-
AWD system.
NOTE:
If you restart the engine, the light will stop
blinking temporarily.
For details, refer to “Using the 2WD/i-AWD
Switch” in the “OPERATING YOUR VEHI-
CLE” section.
NOTE:
When the vehicle speed is increased, the
“i-AWD LOCK” mode will be changed to
the “i-AWD AUTO” mode automatically.
The “i-AWD AUTO” indicator light will come
on and stay on.
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intelligent All Wheel Drive (i-AWD)
LOCK Indicator Light (if equipped)
79J100
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, this light comes on briefly so
you can check that the light is working.
The light comes on when the 2WD/i-AWD
switch is changed to the “i-AWD LOCK”
mode from the “i-AWD AUTO” mode.
If the light and the “i-AWD AUTO” indicator
light stay on or come on simultaneously
when driving, there may be something
wrong with the i-AWD system. Have the
system inspected by an authorized
SUZUKI dealer.
NOTE:
When the vehicle speed is increased,
the “i-AWD LOCK” mode will be changed
to the “i-AWD AUTO” mode automati-
cally. The “i-AWD AUTO” indicator light
will come on and stay on.
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“OFF” position, the “i-AWD LOCK” mode
is canceled.For details of the “i-AWD LOCK” mode,
refer to “Using the 2WD/i-AWD Switch” in
the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” sec-
tion.
Daytime Running Light (D.R.L.) Indi-
cator Light (if equipped)
60B245
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.
Speedometer
80J2063
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed
in km/h and mph.
CAUTION
Do not operate your vehicle in “i-
AWD LOCK” mode on dry hard sur-
faces.
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