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60MK0-14E
Parking Brake Lever
54G039
(1) To set
(2) To release
(3) To release
The parking brake lever is located between
the seats. To set the parking brake, hold
the brake pedal down and pull the parking
brake lever all the way up. To release the
parking brake, hold the brake pedal down,
pull up slightly on the parking brake lever,
push the button on the end of the lever with
your thumb, and lower the lever to its origi-
nal position.
WARNING
(Continued)
Always return the ignition switch to
the “LOCK” position and 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 chil-
dren could cause accidental move-
ment of the vehicle or could tamper
with power windows or power sun-
roof. They also could suffer from
heat stroke in warm or hot weather.
These could result in severe injury
or even death.
NOTICE
Do not use the starter motor for
more than 15 seconds at a time. If
the engine does not start, wait 15
seconds before trying again. If the
engine does not start after several
attempts, check the fuel and igni-
tion systems or consult your
SUZUKI dealer.
Do not leave the ignition switch in
the “ON” position if the engine is
not running as the battery will dis-
charge.
NOTICE
If you stop the engine while the vehi-
cle is in motion, the automatic tran-
saxle may be damaged. Avoid
stopping the engine while driving.
(2)
(3)(1)
EXAMPLE

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blower speed selector to a position other
than “OFF”.
Normal coolingSet the air flow selector to “VENTILATION”,
the temperature selector to the desired
temperature position (other than “OFF”)
and the blower speed selector to the
desired blower speed position. Setting the
blower speed selector to a higher blower
speed position increases cooling efficiency.You can switch the air intake selector to
either “FRESH AIR” or “RECIRCULATED
AIR” as you desire. Choosing “RECIRCU-
LATED AIR” increases cooling efficiency.
Quick cooling (using recirculated air)
The control settings are the same as for
normal cooling except you select “RECIR-
CULATED AIR” and the highest blower
speed.
NOTE:
If you select “RECIRCULATED AIR” for
an extended period of time, the air in the
vehicle can become contaminated.
Therefore, you should occasionally
select “FRESH AIR”.
If your vehicle has been left in the sun
with the windows closed, it will cool
faster if you open the windows briefly
while you operate the air conditioning
system with the air intake selector at
“FRESH AIR” and the blower at high
speed.Dehumidifying
Set the air flow selector to a desired air
flow selector position, the temperature
selector to the desired temperature posi-
tion (other than “OFF”) and the blower
speed selector to the desired blower speed
position. Also select
“FRESH AIR
”.
NOTE:
Because the air conditioning system dehu-
midifies the air, turning it on will help keep
the windows clear.
MaintenanceIf you do not use the air conditioning sys-
tem for a long period, such as during win-
ter, it may not give the best performance
when you start using it again. To help
maintain optimum performance and dura-
bility of your air conditioning system, it
needs to be run periodically. Operate the
air conditioning system at least once a
month for one minute with the engine
idling. This circulates the refrigerant and oil
and helps protect the internal components.
If your air conditioning system is equipped
with air filters, clean or replace them as
specified in the “Maintenance Schedule” in
the “INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE”
section. Have this job done by your
SUZUKI dealer as the lower glove box
must be lowered for this job.NOTE:
Your vehicle uses the air conditioning sys-
tem refrigerant HFC-134a, commonly
called “R-134a”. R-134a replaced R-12
around 1993 for automotive applications.
Other refrigerants are available, including
recycled R-12, but only R-134a should be
used in your vehicle.
NOTICE
Using the wrong refrigerant may
damage your air conditioning sys-
tem. Use R-134a only. Do not mix or
replace the R-134a with other refrig-
erants.

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Notes on MP3/WMAWhat is MP3/WMA?
MP3 (MPEG1/2 Audio Layer-III) and WMA
(Windows Media
TM
Audio) are the com-
pression formats of digital audio. The
former is developed by MPEG (Motion Pic-
ture Experts Group), and the latter is
developed by Microsoft Corporation.
Using these compression formats, you can
record contents of about 10 music CDs on
a single CD media. (This figure refers to
data recorded on a 650 MB CD-R or CD-
RW at a fixed bit rate of 128 kbps and a
sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz.)
Points to remember when making MP3/
WMA files
Common
High bit rate and high sampling fre-
quency are recommended for high
quality sounds.
Selecting VBR (Variable Bit Rate) is not
recommended. Selecting VBR may
cause display of incorrect playing time
and jumpiness of playback.
Playback sound quality varies depend-
ing on the encoding environment. For
details, refer to the user manual of the
encoding software and the writing soft-
ware in use.MP3
It is recommended to set the bit rate to
“128 kbps or more” and “fixed”.
WMA
It is recommended to set the bit rate to
“64 kbps or more” and “fixed”.
Do not set the copy protect attribute on
the WMA file to enable this unit to play-
back.
Recording MP3/WMA files on a CD
media
It is recommended not to write both
CD-DA files and MP3/WMA files on a
disc.
If both CD-DA files and MP3/WMA files
are on the same disc, tracks may not
be played in the correct order or some
tracks may not be played at all.
When storing both MP3 data and WMA
data on the same disc, sort and place
them in different folders. Do not write files other than MP3/WMA
files and unnecessary folders on a disc.
MP3/WMA files should be named to
meet the standards and the file system
specifications as shown below.
The file extension “.mp3” or “.wma”
should be assigned to files based on
their format independently.
You may encounter a trouble in playing
MP3/WMA files or displaying informa-
tion of MP3/WMA files depending on
the writing software or CD recorder in
use.
This unit does not have a play list func-
tion.
It is recommended to write discs in
Disc-at-Once mode even though Multi-
session mode is supported.
Compression formats
MP3
Bit rate
:
MPEG1 Audio Layer III: 64 k - 320 kbps
MPEG2 Audio Layer III: 64 k - 160 kbps
Sampling frequency
:
MPEG1 Audio Layer III: 32 k/44.1 k/48 kHz
MPEG2 Audio Layer III: 16 k/22.05 k/24 kHz
WMA (Ver.7, Ver.8) Bit rate: CBR 48 k -192 kbps
Sampling frequency: 32 k/44.1 k/48 kHz
NOTICE
Never assign the “.mp3”, or “.wma”
file name extension to a file if it is not
in the MP3/WMA format file. Failure to
observe this may result in damage to
the speaker due to noise production.

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60MK0-14E
60MH032
2) Push the under-hood release lever
sideways with your finger, as shown in
the illustration. While pushing the lever,
lift up the engine hood.
60MK021
3) Continue to lift up the hood until it is
high enough to support with the prop
rod.
To close the engine hood:
1) Lift the hood up slightly and remove the
prop rod from the hole. Put the prop rod
back to the holding clip.
2) Lower the hood close to the bumper,
then let it drop down. Make sure the
hood is securely latched after closing.
Sun Visor
79J161
The sun visors can be pulled down to block
glare coming through the windshield, or
they can be unhooked and turned to the
side to block glare coming through the side
window.
EXAMPLEEXAMPLE
WARNING
Make sure the hood is fully closed
and latched before driving. If it is not,
it can fly up unexpectedly during
driving, obstructing your view and
resulting in an accident.
NOTICE
When unhooking and hooking a sun
visor, be sure to handle it by the hard
plastic parts or the sun visor can be
damaged.EXAMPLE

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60MK0-14E
Fuses under the Dash Board
74LHT0711
60MK033
EXAMPLE
(1)
(12)(10)
(13)
(36) (2) (3)
(4)
(5)(6)
(7) (8)(9)
(11) (14) (15)
(16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22)
(23) (24) (25) (26) (27) (28) (29)
(30) (31) (32) (33) (34) (35) (37)
(38)
(39)
(40)
PRIMARY FUSE
(1) 30 A Belt
(2) – Blank
(3) – Blank
(4) 20 A Rear defogger
(5) – Blank
(6) – Blank
(7) – Blank
(8) 7.5 A Starting Signal
(9) 15 A ACC-2
(10) 30 A Power window
(11) 10 A Hazard
(12) – Blank
(13) 15 A Ignition coil
(14) 10 A ABS control module
(15) 15 A ACC
(16) – Blank
(17) 15 A Horn
(18) 10 A Stop light
(19) 10 A Air bag
(20) 10 A Back-up light
(21) 15 A Rear wiper / Washer
(22) 25 A Front wiper
(23) 7.5 A Dome light
(24) – Blank
(25) 7.5 A RR fog lamp
(26) – Blank
(27) 7.5 A Ignition-1 signal
(28) – Blank
(29) – Blank
(30) 15 A Radio
(31) 10 A Tail lamp
(32) 20 A D/L
(33) 7.5 A Cruise control
(34) 10 A Meter
(35) 7.5 A Ignition-2 signal
(36) – Blank
(37) – Blank
(38) – Blank
(39) 7.5 A Rear blower fan
(40) – Blank

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60MH054
2) Close the tailgate. Release the claws
(3) of the light housing by a flat blade
screwdriver, etc. The claws are shown
in the next illustration. Remove a high-
mount stop light housing (2) from the
tailgate.
60MH070
3) Remove the each bulb.
4) Replace the bulbs.
To install a high-mounted stop light
housing in the reverse order of removal.
Wiper Blades
54G129
If the wiper blades become brittle or dam-
aged, or make streaks when wiping,
replace the wiper blades.
To install new wiper blades, follow the pro-
cedures below.
NOTE:
Some wiper blades may be different from
the ones described here depending on
vehicle specifications. If so, consult your
SUZUKI dealer for proper replacement
method.
(2) (3)
EXAMPLE
(3)
NOTICE
To avoid scratching or breaking the
window, do not let the wiper arm
strike the window while replacing the
wiper blade.

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60MK0-14E
Driving range........................................................................ 2-49EElectric Power Steering Light ............................................. 2-42
Electric Window Controls ................................................... 2-11
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................................. 2-22
Engine Coolant .................................................................... 7-11
Engine Hood......................................................................... 5-38
Engine Oil and Filter .............................................................. 7-7
Engine Oil Consumption ....................................................... 3-2
Engine Serial Number ......................................................... 10-1
Exhaust Gas Warning............................................................ 3-1FFloor Mats............................................................................. 5-45
Fluid Control Clutch ............................................................ 7-16
Fluid Level Check ................................................................ 7-16
Folding Rear Seats .............................................................. 2-18
Footrest ................................................................................ 5-45
Frame Hooks ........................................................................ 5-46
Front Air Bags ...................................................................... 2-31
Front Fog Light Switch........................................................ 2-52
Front Seat Back Pocket....................................................... 5-44
Front Seats ........................................................................... 2-14
Fuel Filler Cap ...................................................................... 5-37
Fuel Gauge ........................................................................... 2-44
Fuel Recommendation .......................................................... 1-1
Full Wheel Cover.................................................................... 8-5
Fuses .................................................................................... 7-23
Fuses in the Engine Compartment .................................... 7-23
Fuses under the Dash Board .............................................. 7-25
GGasoline Engine ..................................................................... 1-1
Gasoline/Ethanol blends ....................................................... 1-1
Gear Oil ................................................................................. 7-15
Gear Oil Change ................................................................... 7-15
Gear Oil Level Check ........................................................... 7-15
Gearshift Lever ....................................................................... 3-9
Glove Box ............................................................................. 5-42HHazard Warning Switch ....................................................... 2-53
Head Restraints ........................................................... 2-15, 2-17
Headlight Aiming.................................................................. 7-26
Highway Driving ..................................................................... 4-3
Horn ....................................................................................... 2-56
How the ABS Works............................................................. 3-14IIf the Engine is Flooded......................................................... 8-8
If the Engine Overheats ......................................................... 8-9
If the Starter Does Not Operate............................................. 8-8
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck .................................................... 4-5
Ignition Key Reminder ........................................................... 2-2
Ignition Switch........................................................................ 3-3
Immobilizer System ............................................................... 2-1
Immobilizer System Light.................................................... 2-41
Improving Fuel Economy ...................................................... 4-2
Information Display.............................................................. 2-46
Inside Rearview Mirror......................................................... 2-13
Installation with a Lap Belt .................................................. 2-29
Installation with Lap-Shoulder Seat Belts ......................... 2-29
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption ...................................... 2-48
Instrument Cluster ............................................................... 2-36

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INDEX60MK0-14E
Interior Light......................................................................... 7-27
Interior Light Switch ............................................................ 5-40
iPod
®..................................................................................... 5-26
JJacking Instructions .............................................................. 8-2
Jump Starting Instructions ................................................... 8-6KKeyless Entry System Transmitter ...................................... 2-5
Keys ........................................................................................ 2-1LLap-Shoulder Belt ................................................................ 2-22
Light Reminder Buzzer........................................................ 2-51
Lighting Control Lever ........................................................ 2-50
Lighting Operation............................................................... 2-51
Low Fuel Warning Light ...................................................... 2-42
Luggage Box ........................................................................ 5-46MMain Beam (high beam) Indicator Light ............................ 2-42
Maintenance Recommended under Severe
Driving Conditions................................................................. 7-5
Maintenance Schedule .......................................................... 7-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................................. 2-40
Manual Transaxle................................................................... 3-9
Manual Window Control ...................................................... 2-11
Mirrors .................................................................................. 2-13
MP3/WMA Disc ..................................................................... 5-18OOdometer .............................................................................. 2-50
Oil Level Check ...................................................................... 7-8
Oil Pressure Light ................................................................ 2-39Open Door Warning Light ................................................... 2-41
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................................................... 2-13
Overhead rear air conditioning system ............................... 5-3
PParking Brake ....................................................................... 7-19
Parking Brake Lever .............................................................. 3-5
Pedal........................................................................................ 3-7
Periodic Maintenance Schedule ........................................... 7-2
Power-Assisted Brakes ....................................................... 3-13RRadio ..................................................................................... 5-13
Radio Antenna ........................................................................ 5-6
Rear Seats............................................................................. 2-16
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Switch ................................... 2-55
Refill with Oil and Check for Leaks .................................... 7-11
Refilling ................................................................................... 7-8
Replace the Oil Filter ........................................................... 7-10
Replacement of the Battery................................................... 2-6
Running-in .............................................................................. 4-1SSeat Adjustment .......................................................... 2-14, 2-16
Seat Belt Hanger .................................................................. 2-26
Seat Belt Inspection ............................................................. 2-26
Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems ............................ 2-20
Selection of Coolant ............................................................ 7-11
Shoulder Anchor Height Adjuster ...................................... 2-25
Side Door Locks ..................................................................... 2-2
Spark Plugs .......................................................................... 7-13
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................. 11-1
Specified Fluid...................................................................... 7-16
Specified Gear Oil ................................................................ 7-15