2013 SUZUKI ERTIGA warning

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DRIVING TIPS
60MK0-14E
Driving on Slippery Roads
60G089S
Under wet road conditions you should
drive at a lower speed than on dry roads
due to possible slippage of tires during
braking. When driving on icy, snow-cov-
ered, or muddy roads, reduce your speed
and avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt
braking, or sharp steering movements.
Tire ChainsTire chains should only be used if they are
needed to increase traction or are required
by law. Make sure that the chains you use
are the correct size for your vehicle’s tires.
Also make sure that there is enough clear-
ance between the fenders and the chains
as installed on the tires.
Install the chains on the front tires tightly,
according to the chain manufacturer’s
instructions. Retighten the chains after
driving about 1.0 km (1/2 mile) if neces-
sary. With the chains installed, drive slowly.
WARNING
Try not to hold the brake pedal down
too long or too often while going
down a steep or long hill. This could
cause the brakes to overheat, result-
ing in reduced braking efficiency.
Failure to take this precaution could
result in loss of vehicle control.
NOTICE
When descending a down hill,
NEVER turn the ignition key to the
“OFF” position. Emission control
system and automatic transaxle dam-
age may result.
NOTICE
 If you hear the chains hitting
against the vehicle body while driv-
ing, stop and tighten them.
 If your vehicle is equipped with full
wheel caps, remove the wheel caps
before installing the chains or the
wheel caps can be damaged by the
chain bands.

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60MK0-14E
If Your Vehicle Gets StuckIf your vehicle gets stuck in snow, mud, or
sand, follow the directions below:
1) Shift the transaxle back and forth
between a forward range (or first gear
for manual transaxle) and reverse. This
will create a rocking motion which may
give you enough momentum to free the
vehicle. Press gently on the accelerator
to keep wheel spinning to a minimum
wheel rpm. Remove your foot from the
accelerator while shifting.
Do not race the engine. Excessive
wheel spin will cause the tires to dig
deeper, making it more difficult to free
the vehicle.
2) If your vehicle remains stuck after a few
minutes of rocking, get another vehicle
to pull your vehicle out.
54G638S
WARNING
Do not allow anyone to stand near the
vehicle when you are rocking it, and
do not spin the wheels faster than an
indicated 40 km/h (25 mph) on the
speedometer. Personal injury and/ or
vehicle damage may result from spin-
ning the wheels too fast.
NOTICE
Do not continue rocking the vehicle
for more than a few minutes. Pro-
longed rocking can cause engine
overheating or transaxle damage.
WARNING
In addition to following the driving
tips in this section, it is important to
observe the following precautions.
 Make sure your tires are in good
condition and always maintain the
specified tire pressure. Refer to
“Tires” in the “INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE” section for
details.
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WARNING
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 Do not use tires other than those
specified by SUZUKI. Never use dif-
ferent sizes or types of tires on the
front and rear wheels. For informa-
tion regarding the specified tires,
refer to the Tire Information Label
located on the driver’s door lock
pillar.
 Never use oversized tires or special
shock absorbers and springs to
raise (jack up) your vehicle. This
will change the handling character-
istics. Oversized tires may also rub
against the fender over bumps,
causing vehicle damage or tire fail-
ure.
 After driving through water, test the
brakes while driving at a slow
speed to see if they have main-
tained their normal effectiveness. If
the brakes are less effective than
normal, dry them by repeatedly
applying the brakes while driving
slowly until the brakes have
regained their normal effective-
ness.

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
60MK0-14E
Safety Information Notes on Discs
Precautions
 When the inside of the vehicle is very
cold and the player is used soon after
switching on the heater, condensation
may form on the disc or the optical
parts of the player and proper playback
may not be possible. If condensation
forms on the disc, wipe it off with a soft
cloth. If condensation forms on the opti-
cal parts of the player, do not use the
player for about one hour. This will
allow the condensation to disappear
normally.
 Driving on extremely bumpy roads
which cause severe vibrations may
cause sound to skip.
 This unit uses a precision mechanism.
Even in the event that trouble arises,
never open the case, disassemble the
unit, or lubricate the rotating parts.
Please bring the unit to an authorized
SUZUKI dealer.Cautions on Handling
This unit has been designed specifically for
playback of compact discs bearing mark
(A) shown above.
No other discs can be played.
WARNING
If you pay extended attention to oper-
ating the audio system or viewing the
audio system display while driving,
an accident can occur. If you set the
sound volume too loud, it could pre-
vent you from being aware of road
and traffic conditions.
 Keep your eyes on the road and
your mind on the drive. Avoid pay-
ing extended attention to operating
the audio system or viewing the
audio system display.
 Familiarize yourself with the audio
system controls and operation of
the audio system before driving.
 Preset your favorite radio stations
before driving so that you can
quickly tune to them using the pre-
sets.
 Set the sound volume to a level that
will allow you to continue to be
aware of road and traffic conditions
while driving.
(A)

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
60MK0-14E
Do not use compact discs that have large
scratches, are misshaped, or cracked, etc.
Use of such discs will cause damage or
prevent the system from operating prop-
erly.Do not expose compact discs to direct sun-
light or any heat source.
NOTE:
 Do not use commercially available CD
protection sheets or discs equipped with
stabilizers, etc.
These may get caught in the internal
mechanism and damage the disc.
 It may be impossible to play CD-R discs
with this unit due to the recording condi-
tions.
 CD-RW discs cannot be played with this
unit.
WARNING
This is a class I laser product. Use of
controls or adjustments or perfor-
mance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
Do not open covers and do not
attempt to repair this unit by yourself.
Refer servicing to qualified person-
nel.

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
60MK0-14E
60MH031
NOTE:
You can also use the cap holder (2) to hold
the fuel filler cap (3) by hooking the groove
(4) when refueling.
To reinstall the fuel filler cap:
1) Turn the cap clockwise until you hear
several clicks.
2) Close the fuel filler door.
Engine Hood
74LHT0533
To open the engine hood:
1) Pull the hood release handle located on
the outboard side of the driver’s side of
the instrument panel. This will disen-
gage the engine hood lock halfway.
WARNING
Fuel is extremely flammable. Do not
smoke when refueling, and make
sure there are no open flames or
sparks in the area.
(2)
(3)(4) (2)
(2)
EXAMPLE
WARNING
If you need to replace the fuel cap,
use a genuine SUZUKI cap. Use of an
improper cap can result in a malfunc-
tion of the fuel system or emission
control system. It may also result in
fuel leakage in the event of an acci-
dent.
EXAMPLE

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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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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
60MK0-14E
Card holder
74LHT0516
(1) Card holder
You can put a card in the card holder (1) on
the back of the sun visor.Vanity mirror (if equipped)
74LHT0532
(2) Vanity mirror
Interior Light SwitchFront (if equipped)
Center (if equipped)
64J104
Rear
64J211
NOTICE
When you park your vehicle outdoors
in direct sunlight or in hot weather,
do not leave plastic cards in the
holder. The heat may distort them.
(1)
EXAMPLE
WARNING
When using the vanity mirror, do not
move too close to a front air bag loca-
tion or lean against it. If the front air
bag is accidentally inflated, it could
hit you hard.
(2)
EXAMPLE
(1)
(2)
(3)
EXAMPLE
(3)
(2)
(1)
EXAMPLE

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
60MK0-14E
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
Socket (if equipped)
58MST0506
Connect your portable digital music player,
etc. to this socket to enjoy music through
the vehicle’s audio system using it as a
source. Refer to “Audio System” in this
section.
Assist Grips
54G249
Assist grips are provided for convenience.
Glove Box
74LHT0519
To open the glove box, pull the latch lever.
To close it, push the lid until it latches
securely.
EXAMPLE
NOTICE
To avoid damaging the assist grip
and the molded headlining, do not
hang down the assist grip.
WARNING
Never drive with the glove box lid
open. It could cause injury if an acci-
dent occurs.