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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.

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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
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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)
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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
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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
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LOCK
UNLOCK
Rear
Front
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Child-Proof Locks (rear door)
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(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
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To open the tailgate, insert the key andturn it clockwise to unlatch and lift the tail- gate.
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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.
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NOTICE
Do not use the key to lift up the tail- gate, or the key may break off in the lock.
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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.
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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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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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CAUTION
Do not remove the screw from thekey unnecessarily as it damages thescrew head. Kindly replace the screw once the transmitter battery is changed.
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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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