2013 SUZUKI ALTO Owners Manual

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Car Locator
Car Locator feature can be used to locate
the vehicle in congested parking area.
a) Press and hold the Key LOCK &
UNLOCK button simultaneously for 3
seconds or more.
b) Car Locator will be activated and indi-
cator lights will flash for 27 seconds.
c) Press and release the Key LOCK &
UNLOCK button simultaneously to can-
cel the Car Locator.PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
System has some features which can be
programmed by user according to their
choice.
Auto Lock Mode
Drive lock mode can be set to Auto Lock
mode or can be turned OFF. If drive lock
mode is set to auto lock, all the vehicle
doors will lock when vehicle attains the
speed of 15 Km/hr. If drive is set to OFF, no
door will lock by speed.
NOTE:
Auto Lock Mode will get cancelled if any
door is open while driving.Auto Unlock Mode
Drive unlock can be set to Auto Unlock
mode or can be turned OFF. When set to
Auto Unlock mode, turning Ignition ON to
OFF and then removing the key from the
key cylinder will unlock all the doors. If
Drive Unlock mode is set to OFF then no
door will unlock by removing key from key
cylinder.
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Programming Auto Lock/Unlock Mode
a) When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position and the vehicle is stationary,
push the odometer/trip meter/meter illu-
mination selector knob, to switch the
information display indication to the
odometer reading.
b) Push and hold the odometer/trip meter/
meter illumination selector knob until
the display shows “A-LOC”.
c) Push the odometer/trip meter/meter
illumination selector knob to select a
function that you want to set up accord-
ing to the below mentioned table.
d) To program a Auto Lock/Auto Unlock
mode function first select the desired
function and the press and hold the
odometer/trip meter/meter illumination
selector knob.
– One flash of the indicator light will con-
firms that Auto Lock/Auto Unlock
mode is activated.
– Two flash of the indicator light confirm
that Auto Lock /Auto Unlock mode is
deactivated.
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Transmitter battery
Replacement of the Battery
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If the transmitter battery gets discharged, replace the battery with a new one. To replace the battery of the transmitter: 1) Remove the screw (1), and open thetransmitter cover. 2) Remove the tr ansmitter (2). 3) Put the edge of a flat blade screw driverin the slot of the transmitter (2) and pry it open. 4) Replace the battery (3) (Lithium disctype CR1620) so that its +ve terminal faces the bottom cover of the transmit- ter (5).
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5) Close the transmitter and install it into the transmitter holder. 6) Close the transmitte r cover, install and tighten the screw (1). 7) Make sure the door locks can be oper- ated with the transmitter.
NOTE: Normal battery life is approximately 2years, but varies depending on usage. It is advisable to get battery replaced from MARUTI SUZUKI Authorized workshop.
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EXAMPLE
CAUTION
Do not remove the screw from thekey unnecessarily as it damages thescrew head. Kindly replace the screw once the transmitter battery is changed.
EXAMPLE
CAUTION
Dispose off the used battery properly according to applicable rules or regu- lations. Do not di spose off lithium batteries with ordinary household trash.
WA R N I N G
Swallowing a lithium battery may cause serious internal injury. Do not allow anyone to swallow a lithium battery. Keep lithium batteries away from chil-dren and pets. If sw allowed, contact a physician immediately.

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SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSES REMEDIES
Transmitter function (Unlock/Lock/Car
Locator) not working 1) Battery of the transmitter is weak.
2) Transmitter is exposed to water or it is
wet.
3) D/L or Dome fuse for controller is blown
in the vehicle.
4) In case if any door is open or door sen-
sor is shorted with the body ground,
remote will not activate the central lock-
ing.1) Check the battery.
2) Dry the transmitter and check it.
3) Check and replace the D/L or Dome
fuse.
4) Check if all doors are properly closed
and door switch functioning is O.K.
Operation distance of the transmitter is
less than 20m but still transmitter (Unlock/
Lock/Car Locator) is not working 1) Battery of the transmitter is weak.
2) Strong RF interference. (e.g. Radio
Towers, High Voltage Transmission line
near by)1) Check the battery.
2) Drive the vehicle away from the particu-
lar spot and re-test the control distance.
It is difficult to activate or deactivate the
system in certain area using the
transmitter. 1) The strong interference caused by
excessive RF activity in a particular
area1) The interference is temporary and only
while the vehicle is in that area.

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Windows
Manual Window Control
(if equipped)
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Raise or lower the door windows by turning
the handle located on the door panel.
Electric Window Controls
(if equipped)
The electric windows can only be operated
when the ignition switch is in the “ON” posi-
tion.
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The center console has a switch (1) to
operate the driver’s window, and a switch
(2) to operate the front passenger’s win-
dow.
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To open a window, push the top part of the
switch and to close the window, lift up the
top part of the switch.
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NOTE:
If you drive with one of the rear windows
open, you may hear a loud sound caused
by air vibration. To reduce the sound, open
the driver’s or front passenger’s window, or
narrow the rear window opening.
Mirrors
Inside Rearview Mirror
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You can adjust the inside rearview mirror
by hand so as to see the rear of your vehi-
cle in the mirror.
Outside Rearview Mirrors
Adjust the outside rearview mirrors so you
can just see the side of your vehicle in the
mirrors.Ty p e 1
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Ty p e 2
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You can adjust the outside rearview mir-
rors by hand with the knob (1) located on
the driver’s or front passenger’s door panel
(if equipped).
WA R N I N G
• To avoid injuring an occupant by
window entrapment, be sure no
part of the occupant’s body such as
hands or head is in the path of the
electric windows when closing
them.
• Always remove the ignition key
when leaving the vehicle even if
only for a short time. Also do not
leave children alone in a parked
vehicle. Unattended children could
use the electric window switches
and get trapped by the window.
WA R N I N G
Be careful when judging the size or
distance of a vehicle or other object
seen in the side convex mirror. Be
aware that objects look smaller and
appear farther away than when seen
in a flat mirror.
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Front Seats
Seat AdjustmentAdjusting Seat PositionTy p e 1
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Ty p e 2
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The adjustment lever for each front seat is
located under the front of the seat. To
adjust the seat position, pull up on theadjustment lever and slide the seat forward
or rearward.
After adjustment, try to move the seat for-
ward and rearward to ensure that it is
securely latched.
Adjusting Seatbacks
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To adjust the seatback angle of front seats,
pull up the lever on the outboard side of
the seat, move the seatback to the desired
position, and release the lever to lock the
seatback in place.
WARNING
Never attempt to adjust the driver’s
seat or seatback while driving. The
seat or seatback could move unex-
pectedly, causing loss of control.
Make sure that the driver’s seat and
seatback are properly adjusted
before you start driving.
WARNING
To avoid excessive seat belt slack,
which reduces the effectiveness of
the seat belts as a safety device,
make sure that the seats are adjusted
before the seat belts are fastened.EXAMPLE
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WARNING
All seatbacks should always be in an
upright position when driving, or seat
belt effectiveness may be reduced.
Seat belts are designed to offer maxi-
mum protection when seatbacks are
in the upright position.
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Rear Seats
Folding Rear Seat
The rear seat of your vehicle can be folded
forward to provide additional cargo space.
To fold the rear seat forward:
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1) Hook the webbing of the outboard lap-
shoulder belts in the belt hangers.
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2) Pull up the release lock knobs on the
top of the seat, and fold the seatback
forward.To return the seat to the normal position,
follow the procedure below.
NOTICE
• When you move a seatback, make
sure the belt webbing is hooked in
the seat belt hangers so the seat
belts are not caught by the seat-
back, seat hinge, or seat latch. This
helps prevent damage to the belt
system.
• Make sure the belt webbing is not
twisted.
EXAMPLENOTICE
After folding the rear seatback for-
ward, do not allow any foreign mate-
rial to enter the lock opening. This
may cause damage to the inside of
the lock and prevent the seatback
from being locked securely.
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If you need to carry cargo in the pas-
senger compartment with the rear
seat back folded forward, be sure to
secure the cargo or it may be thrown
about, causing injury. Never pile
cargo higher than the seatback.
WA R N I N G
When returning the rear seatback to
the normal position, make sure that
there is nothing around the striker.
Any foreign materials prevent the
seatback from being locked securely.
CAUTION
When returning the rear seatback to
the normal position, be careful that
your finger is not caught between the
lock and the striker.