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60MK0-14E
60G404
BEFORE DRIVINGKeys ...................................................................................... 2-1
Door Locks .......................................................................... 2-2
Keyless Entry System Transmitter (if equipped) ............. 2-5
Theft Deterrent Alarm System (if equipped) ..................... 2-7
Windows .............................................................................. 2-11
Mirrors .................................................................................. 2-13
Front Seats .......................................................................... 2-14
Rear Seats ............................................................................ 2-16
Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems ........................... 2-20
Supplemental Restraint System
(air bags) (if equipped) ....................................................... 2-30
Instrument Cluster .............................................................. 2-36
Warning and Indicator Lights ............................................ 2-38
Speedometer ....................................................................... 2-43
Tachometer (if equipped) ................................................... 2-43
Fuel Gauge ........................................................................... 2-44
Temperature Gauge ............................................................ 2-44
Brightness Control .............................................................. 2-45
Information Display ............................................................. 2-46
Lighting Control Lever ........................................................ 2-50
Front Fog Light Switch (if equipped) ................................ 2-52
Turn Signal Control Lever .................................................. 2-52
Hazard Warning Switch ...................................................... 2-53
Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever ................................ 2-53
Tilt Steering Lock Lever ..................................................... 2-55
Horn ...................................................................................... 2-56
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60MK0-14E
Instrument Cluster1. Speedometer
2. Tachometer (if equipped)
3. Fuel gauge4. Temperature gauge
5. Information display
6. Trip meter selector knob7. Indicator selector knob
8. Warning and indicator lights
with tachometer
60MK027
* These marks are explanation of the knobs 6 and 7. Refer to “Brightness Control” or “Information Display” in this section for detail of
knobs.
1 2
3 45
6
*
*7 888
EXAMPLE
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Speedometer
68LM223
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed
in km/h.
Tachometer (if equipped)
68LM224
The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute.NOTE:
Maximum engine speed is limited at
approximately 5000 revolutions per minute
by the fuel cut control when you press the
accelerator pedal while the gearshift is in
“N” (Neutral).
EXAMPLE
NOTICE
Never drive the vehicle with the
engine revving in the red zone or
severe engine damage can result.
Keep the engine speed below the red
zone even when downshifting to a
lower gear position.
Refer to “Downshifting maximum
allowable speeds” in the “OPERAT-
ING YOUR VEHICLE” section.EXAMPLE
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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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4) Check for loose wheel nuts.
5) Check that there are no nails, stones or
other objects sticking into the tires.
Tire Rotation5-tire rotation
80JK040
4-tire rotation
54G114
CAUTION
Hitting curbs and running over rocks
can damage tires and affect wheel
alignment. Be sure to have tires and
wheel alignment checked periodically
by your SUZUKI dealer.
WARNING
Your SUZUKI is equipped with tires
which are all the same type and
size. This is important to ensure
proper steering and handling of the
vehicle. Never mix tires of different
size or type on the four wheels of
your vehicle. The size and type of
tires used should be only those
approved by SUZUKI as standard
or optional equipment for your
vehicle.
Replacing the wheels and tires
equipped on your vehicle with cer-
tain combinations of aftermarket
wheels and tires can significantly
change the steering and handling
characteristics of your vehicle.
Therefore, use only those wheel
and tire combinations approved by
SUZUKI as standard or optional
equipment for your vehicle.
NOTICE
Replacing the original tires with tires
of a different size may result in false
speedometer or odometer readings.
Check with your SUZUKI dealer
before purchasing replacement tires
that differ in size from the original
tires.
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60MK0-14E
Specified Oil ........................................................................... 7-7
Speedometer ........................................................................ 2-43
Starting a Cold and Warm Engine ........................................ 3-8
Starting the Engine ................................................................ 3-8
Steering ................................................................................ 7-19
Sun Visor .............................................................................. 5-39
Supplemental Restraint System (air bags)........................ 2-30TTachometer .......................................................................... 2-43
Tailgate ................................................................................... 2-4
Temperature Gauge ............................................................. 2-44
Theft Deterrent Alarm System .............................................. 2-7
Thermometer ........................................................................ 2-46
Tilt Steering Lock Lever...................................................... 2-55
Tire Chains ............................................................................. 4-4
Tire Changing Tool ................................................................ 8-1
Tire Inspection ..................................................................... 7-20
Tire Rotation......................................................................... 7-21
Tires ...................................................................................... 7-20
To Raise the Vehicle with a Garage Jack ............................ 8-3
Towing .................................................................................... 8-7
Trailer Towing ........................................................................ 6-1
Transaxle selector position indicator
(for automatic transaxle vehicles)...................................... 2-47
Transaxle Warning Light ..................................................... 2-41
Trip meter ............................................................................. 2-48
Turn Signal Control Lever................................................... 2-52
Turn Signal Indicators ......................................................... 2-42
Turn Signal Operation ......................................................... 2-52
UUniversal Serial Bus (USB) Socket..................................... 5-42
USB device ........................................................................... 5-23
Using the Transaxle ............................................................... 3-9VVehicle Cleaning .................................................................... 9-2
Vehicle Identification ........................................................... 10-1
Vehicle Loading...................................................................... 6-1WWalk-in Type Seats (for 2nd row seats) ............................. 2-17
Warning and Indicator Lights ............................................. 2-38
Washing .................................................................................. 9-4
Waxing .................................................................................... 9-5
Windows ............................................................................... 2-11
Windshield Washer .............................................................. 2-54
Windshield Washer Fluid .................................................... 7-35
Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever ................................. 2-53
Windshield Wipers ............................................................... 2-54
Wiper and Washer Operation .............................................. 2-54
Wiper Blades ........................................................................ 7-31