2013 SUZUKI ALTO Owners Manual

FUEL RECOMMENDATION
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FUEL RECOMMENDATION
Fuel Recommendation ........................................................ 1-1

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FUEL RECOMMENDATION
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Fuel Recommendation
You must use unleaded gasoline with an
octane number (RON) of 91 or higher.
Gasoline/Ethanol blends
Blends of unleaded gasoline and ethanol
(grain alcohol), also known as gasohol, are
commercially available in some areas.
Blends of this type may be used in your
vehicle if they are no more than 10% etha-
nol. Make sure this gasoline-ethanol blend
has octane ratings no lower than those
recommended for gasoline.
Gasoline/Methanol blends
Blends of unleaded gasoline and methanol
(wood alcohol) are also commercially avail-
able in some areas. DO NOT USE fuels
containing more than 5% methanol under
any circumstances. Fuel system damage
or vehicle performance problems resulting
from the use of such fuels are not the
responsibility of MARUTI SUZUKI and may
not be covered under the New Vehicle
Warranty. Fuels containing 5% or less
methanol may be suitable for use in your
vehicle if they contain cosolvents and cor-
rosion inhibitors.
NOTE:
If you are not satisfied with the driveability
or fuel economy of your vehicle when you
are using a gasoline/alcohol blend, you
should switch back to unleaded gasoline
containing no alcohol.NOTICE
The fuel tank has an air space to
allow for fuel expansion in hot
weather. If you continue to add fuel
after the filler nozzle has automati-
cally shut off or an initial blowback
occurs, the air chamber will become
full. Exposure to heat when fully
fuelled in this manner will result in
leakage due to fuel expansion. To
prevent such fuel leakage, stop filling
after the filler nozzle has automati-
cally shut off, or when using an alter-
native non-automatic system, initial
vent blowback occurs.
NOTICE
Be careful not to spill fuel containing
alcohol while refueling. If fuel is
spilled on the vehicle body, wipe it up
immediately. Fuels containing alco-
hol can cause paint damage, which is
not covered under the New Vehicle
Warranty.

BEFORE DRIVING
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BEFORE DRIVING
Keys ...................................................................................... 2-1
Ignition Key Reminder (if equipped) ................................. 2-2
Door Locks .......................................................................... 2-2
Keyless Entry System (if equipped) .................................. 2-5
Windows .............................................................................. 2-10
Mirrors .................................................................................. 2-11
Front Seats .......................................................................... 2-12
Rear Seats ............................................................................ 2-13
Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems ........................... 2-14
Supplemental Restraint System
(air bags) (if equipped) ....................................................... 2-22
Instrument Cluster .............................................................. 2-28
Warning and Indicator Lights ............................................ 2-30
Speedometer ....................................................................... 2-34
Fuel Gauge ........................................................................... 2-35
Information Display ............................................................. 2-36
Lighting Control Lever ........................................................ 2-38
Headlight Leveling Switch .................................................. 2-40
Turn Signal Control Lever .................................................. 2-40
Hazard Warning Switch ...................................................... 2-41
Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever ................................ 2-41
Horn ...................................................................................... 2-43

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Keys
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Your vehicle comes with a pair of keys.
The key(s) may or may not be equipped
with a transmitter depending on model
variant. Keep the spare key in a safe place.
One key can open all of the locks on the
vehicle.
The key identification number is stamped
on a metal tag provided with the keys or on
the keys. Keep the tag (if equipped) in a
safe place. If you lose your keys, you will
need this number to have new keys made.
Write the number below for your future ref-
erence.
Immobilizer System
This system is designed to help prevent
vehicle theft by electronically disabling the
engine starting system.
The engine can be started only with your
vehicle’s original immobilizer ignition key
which has an electronic identification code
programmed into it. The key communi-
cates the identification code to the vehicle
when the key is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion. If you need to make spare keys, see
your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer. The vehicle
must be programmed with the correct iden-
tification code for the spare keys. A key
made by an ordinary locksmith will not
work.
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If the immobilizer system light (1) blinks
when the ignition switch is in the “ON” posi-
tion, there may be something wrong with
your key or with the immobilizer system.
Ask your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer to
inspect the system.NOTE:
• If you lose your immobilizer ignition key,
see your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer as
soon as possible to have the lost one
deactivated, then have the new key
made by them.
• If you own other vehicles with immobi-
lizer keys, keep those keys away from
the ignition switch when using your
MARUTI SUZUKI, or the engine may not
be started because they may interfere
with your MARUTI SUZUKI’s immobi-
lizer system.
• If you attach any metal objects to the
immobilizer key, it may not start the
engine.
KEY NUMBER:
EXAMPLE
NOTICE
The immobilizer key is a sensitive
electronic instrument. To avoid dam-
aging the immobilizer key:
• Do not expose it to impacts, mois-
ture or high temperature such as
on the dashboard under direct sun-
light.
• Keep the immobilizer key away
from magnetic objects.

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Ignition Key Reminder
(if equipped)
A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind
you to remove the ignition key if it is in the
ignition switch when the driver’s door is
opened.
Door Locks
60B008
To lock a driver’s door from outside the
vehicle:
Insert the key and turn the top of the key
toward the rear of the vehicle, or
Push the lock knob downward, then pull
and hold the door handle as you close
the door.
To unlock a driver’s door from outside the
vehicle, insert the key and turn the top of
the key toward the front of the vehicle.
To lock a front passenger’s door from out-
side the vehicle, push the lock knob down,
then pull and hold the door handle as you
close the door.
Side Door Locks (if equipped)
60B008
To lock a driver’s door from outside the
vehicle:
Insert the key and turn the top of the key
toward the rear of the vehicle, or
Push the lock knob downward, then pull
and hold the door handle as you close
the door.
To unlock a driver’s door from outside the
vehicle, insert the key and turn the top of
the key toward the front of the vehicle.
UNLOCK
LOCK
Front
RearLOCK
UNLOCK
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To lock a rear door from outside the vehi-
cle, push the lock knob down and close the
door. You do not need to pull and hold the
door handle as you close the door.
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To lock a door from inside the vehicle, push
the lock knob down. Pull the lock knob up
to unlock the door.
Central Door Locking System
(if equipped)
Driver’s door
60B008
You can lock and unlock all doors simulta-
neously by using the key in the driver’s
door lock.
To lock all doors simultaneously, insert the
key in the driver’s door lock and turn the top
of the key toward the rear of the vehicle.
To unlock all doors simultaneously, insert
the key in a driver’s door lock and turn the
top of the key toward the front of the vehicle.
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You can also lock or unlock doors by push-
ing down or pulling up the driver’s door
lock knob (1).
UNLOCK
LOCK
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
LOCK
UNLOCK
Rear
Front
EXAMPLE

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Child-Proof Locks (rear door)
53M-04-007
(1) LOCK (2) UNLOCK
Each of the rear doors is equipped with a child-proof lock which can be used to helpprevent unwanted opening of the door from inside the vehicle. When the lock lever is in the “LOCK” position (1), the rear door canonly be opened from outside. When the lock lever is in the “UNLOCK” position (2), the rear door can be opened from inside oroutside.
Ta i l g a t e
53M-04-008
To open the tailgate, insert the key andturn it clockwise to unlatch and lift the tail- gate.
53M-04-009
You can also unlatch the tailgate by pullingthe release lever (if equipped) located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat.
WA R N I N G
Be sure to place the child-proof lock in the “LOCK” position whenever children are seated in the rear.
EXAMPLE
NOTICE
Do not use the key to lift up the tail- gate, or the key may break off in the lock.
EXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
Always make sure that the tailgate is closed and latched securely. Com- pletely closing the tailgate helps pre- vent occupants from being thrown from the vehicle in the event of an accident. Completely closing it alsohelps keep exhaust gases from enter- ing the vehicle.
EXAMPLE

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Keyless Entry System (if
equipped)
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Keyless EntryYou can lock / unlock all doors simultane-
ously by operating the transmitter near the
vehicle.
To lock all doors, press “LOCK” button
once. All indicator lights will flash once
when doors are locked.
To unlock all doors, press “UNLOCK”
button once. All indicator lights will flash
twice when doors are unlocked.
NOTE:
• The operating distance of the keyless
entry system transmitter is about 20
meters, but this may vary depending on
the condition of transmitter’s battery and
surroundings especially near other
transmitting devices such as radio tow-
ers.
• The door locks cannot be operated with
the transmitter if the ignition key is
inserted in the key cylinder or if any door
is open.
• Be sure to close the doors and windows
before locking.• If you lose any of the transmitters (keys),
contact your MARUTI SUZUKI autho-
rised dealer as soon as possible for
erasing the transmitter ID from vehicle
controller memory. In case you need a
new transmitter, place an order with your
dealer.
• Key cylinder mentioned in this section is
the key hole mounted on steering col-
umn, where key is inserted to start the
vehicle.
GENERAL FEATURES
Illuminated Entry
When vehicle is unlocked, the room lamp
will turn ON to facilitate illuminated entry
into the vehicle. The room lamp will turn
OFF when the door is closed.
Illuminated Exit
When door is opened to exit the vehicle,
the room lamp will turn ON and will turn
OFF when the door is closed.
Auto Relock
In case of accidental Unlock/Disarm of
vehicle by Key, vehicle will automatically
Lock within 30 sec. without any indication.
Auto relock cycle gets canceled if user
does any of the following operation within
30 sec:
1. Open any door.
2. Insert key in cylinder.
3. Any door is locked/unlocked by door
knob.
Radio Frequency Lock Out
Key Lock/Unlock/Panic will cease to func-
tion when Key is inside Key cylinder.
EXAMPLE
NOTICE
The transmitter is a sensitive elec-
tronic instrument. To avoid damaging
the transmitter:
• Do not expose it to impacts, mois-
ture, dust or high temperature such
as leaving it on the dashboard
under direct sunlight.
• Do not tamper with internal parts.
• Keep the transmitter away from
magnetic objects such as a televi-
sion.