2013 SUZUKI ALTO ignition

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ALTO K10
Ty p e 1
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Ty p e 2
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The speedometer indicates vehicle speed
in km/h.
Fuel Gauge
ALTO 800
Ty p e 1
53M-04-090
Ty p e 2
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ALTO K10
Without tachometer
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With tachometer
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Automated Manual Transaxle
53M-04-093
When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position, this gauge gives an approximate
indication of the amount of fuel in the fuel
tank. “F” stands for full and “E” stands for
empty.
The mark (1) indicates that the fuel filler
door is located on the left side of the vehi-
cle.
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With tachometer
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Clock (1) (if equipped)
The clock is shown when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position.
To set the clock, follow the instructions
below.
Hold in the indication selector and meter
illumination control knob (3) for more
than 2 seconds. Push the indication
selector and meter illumination control
knob (3) to advance the minute display
while the minute display is flashing.
Release the indication selector and
meter illumination control knob (3) for 5
seconds to set the minute display.
The hour display flash after the minute
display is set. Push the indication selec-tor and meter illumination control knob
(3) to advance the hour display. Release
the indication selector and meter illumi-
nation control knob (3) for 5 seconds to
set the hour display.
Odometer/Trip meter (2)
The odometer/trip meter is shown when
the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven. The trip meter
can be used to measure the distance trav-
eled on short trips or between fuel stops.
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When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
with the lighting switch is in the “OFF” posi-
tion, the display shows three types of indi-
cation; odometer (A), trip meter A (B), trip
meter B (C) and clock (D). Push the
“MODE” knob (3) quickly to switch the indi-
cation among the four.
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WA R N I N G
If you attempt to adjust the display
while driving, you could lose control
of the vehicle.
Do not attempt to adjust the display
while driving.
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NOTICE
Keep track of your odometer reading
and check the maintenance sched-
ule regularly for required services.
Increased wear or damage to certain
parts can result from failure to per-
form required services at the proper
mileage intervals.
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When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
and the position lights, tail lights and/or the
headlights are on, the display shows four
types of indication; odometer (A), trip
meter A (B), trip meter B (C), clock (D) and
indication of illumination intensity (E). Push
the “MODE” knob (3) quickly to switch the
indication among the five. When the indica-
tion shows (E), you can control the meter
illumination intensity. Refer to “Meter illumi-
nation control” section below for details on
how to dim or brighten the meter illumina-
tion.
53M-04-102
To reset the trip meter to zero, hold in the
“MODE” knob (3) for about 2 seconds.Meter illumination control
53M-04-103
When the display shows the indication of
illumination intensity (E), you can dim or
brighten the meter illumination.
To change the meter illumination bright-
ness, continue to hold in the “MODE” knob
(3). The indication will change as shown in
the illustration. The illumination gets dim-
mer then returns to the brightest condition
after it reaches the dimmest.
NOTE:
When you reconnect the negative (–) ter-
minal to the battery, the brightness of the
instrument panel lights will be reinitialized.
Readjust the brightness according to your
preference.
Lighting Control Lever
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WA R N I N G
To avoid possible injury, do not oper-
ate controls by reaching through the
steering wheel.
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Headlight Leveling Switch
53M-04-109
Level the headlight beam according to the
load condition of your vehicle by turning
this switch. The chart below shows the
appropriate switch position for different
vehicle-load conditions.
Turn Signal Control Lever
53M-04-110
Turn Signal Operation
With the ignition switch in the “ON” posi-
tion, move the lever up or down to activate
the right or left turn signals.
Normal turn signal
Ty p e 1
53M-04-111
Move the lever all the way upward or down-
ward to signal. When the turn is com-
pleted, the signal will cancel and the lever
will return to its normal position.
Ty p e 2
53M-04-112
Vehicle
Load
ConditionSwitch Position
Alto 800 Alto K10
Petrol CNG Petrol CNG
Driver only0000
Driver + 1
passenger
(in front
seat)0000
Driver + 4
passen-
gers, No
cargo1111
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Driver + 4
passen-
gers,
Cargo
added2NA3NA
Driver +
Full cargo3NA4NA
WA R N I N G
To avoid possible injury, do not oper-
ate controls by reaching through the
steering wheel.
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Lane change signal
Ty p e 1
53M-04-113
Ty p e 2
53M-04-114
Sometimes, such as when changing lanes,
the steering wheel is not turned far enough
to cancel the turn signal. For convenience,
you can flash the turn signal by moving the
lever part way and holding it there. The
lever will return to its normal position when
you release it.
Hazard Warning Switch
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Push in the hazard warning switch to acti-
vate the hazard warning lights. All turn sig-
nal lights and both turn signal indicators
will flash simultaneously. To turn off the
lights, push the switch again.
Use the hazard warning lights to warn
other traffic during emergency parking or
when your vehicle could otherwise become
a traffic hazard.
Windshield Wiper and Washer
Lever
65D611
Wiper and Washer Operation
When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position, you can use the wiper/washer
lever or switch (if equipped).
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WA R N I N G
To avoid possible injury, do not oper-
ate controls by reaching through the
steering wheel.
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Horn
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Press the horn button of the steering wheel
to sound the horn. The horn will sound with
the ignition switch in any position.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Exhaust Gas Warning ......................................................... 3-1
Daily Inspection Checklist .................................................. 3-1
Engine Oil Consumption .................................................... 3-2
Ignition Switch ..................................................................... 3-3
Parking Brake Lever ........................................................... 3-5
Pedal ..................................................................................... 3-6
Starting the Engine ............................................................. 3-7
Using the Transaxle ............................................................ 3-7
Braking ................................................................................. 3-16

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You should also be aware that the diluting
ingredients evaporate out when the vehicle
is subsequently driven at high speeds,
such as on an expressway, making it
appear that oil is excessively consumed
after high-speed driving.Ignition Switch
65D61152KM052
The ignition switch has the following four
positions:
LOCK
This is the normal parking position. It is the
only position in which the key can be
removed.
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WA R N I N G
To avoid possible injury, do not oper-
ate controls by reaching through the
steering wheel.
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Turn to “LOCK”
Push
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