2014 SUZUKI ALTO warning

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INSTRUMENT PANEL5-9
HIGH ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE WARNING
LIGHT (Red Color)When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, this light comes on briefly so
you can check that the light is working. If
this light blinks while driving, it means the
engine is running hot. Avoid driving condi-
tions that may lead to actual overheating.
If the light stays on without blinking, then
the engine is overheating. Follow the in-
structions in the “If the Engine Over heats”
of “EMERGENCY SERVICE” section.Continuing to drive the vehicle when
engine overheating is indicated can
result in severe engine damage.
CAUTION
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FUEL GAUGEWhen the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position, this gauge gives an approximate
indication of the amount of fuel in the fuel
tank. “F” stands for full and “E” stands for
empty.
When the fuel meter indicator shows only
one segment to “E”, refill the tank as soon
as possible.Note:If the last segment blinks, it means that the
fuel tank is almost empty.
Note:The fuel level indicator varies depending onroad conditions (for example, slope orcurve) and driving conditions because of
fuel moving in the tank.
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The tachometer indicates engine speed
in revolutions per minute.
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Never drive with the engine speed in-
dicator in the red zone (1) or severe
engine damage can result.
When downshifting to a lower gear,
make sure not to operate with exces-
sive revolution speeds of the engine.
Refer to “Downshifting maximum allow-
able speeds” in the “OPERATING
YOUR VEHICLE” section.
CAUTION
TACHOMETER (if equipped)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL
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Vehicle load Switch PositionCondition
Driver only 0
Driver + 1 passenger 0 (in front seat)
Driver + 3 passenger 1 No cargo
Driver + 3 passenger 2 Cargo added
Driver + full cargo 3 Dummy 4
Level the headlight beam according to the
load condition of your vehicle by turning this
switch. The chart shows the appropriate
switch position for different vehicle-load
conditions.HEADLIGHT LEVELING SWITCH
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To open the glove box, pull the latch lever.
To close it, push the lid until it latches
securely.
Never drive with the glove box lid
open. It could cause injury if an
accident occurs.
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GLOVE BOX

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PARKING BRAKE LEVER
Never drive your vehicle with theparking brake on: rear brake
effectiveness can be reduced from
over heating, brake life may be
shortened, or permanent brake
damage may result.
If the parking brake does not hold the vehicle securely or does not
fully release, have your vehicle
inspected immediately by an
authorized MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
Always apply the parking brake fully
before leaving your vehicle or it may
move, causing injury or damage.
When parking, make sure the gear
shift lever for manual transmission is
left in first gear or reverse. Remember,
even though the transmission is in
gear, you must always apply the
parking brake fully.
The parking brake lever is located between
the seats. To apply 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 original position.
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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Clutch Pedal 11 11
1
The clutch pedal is used to disengage the
drive to the wheels when starting the
engine, stopping, or shifting the transmission
lever. Depressing the pedal disengages the
clutch.
Do not drive with your foot resting on
the clutch pedal. It could result in
excessive clutch wear, clutch damage,
or unexpected loss of engine braking. Brake Pedal
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2
Your MARUTI SUZUKI vehicle is equipped
with front disc brakes and rear drum brakes.
Depressing the brake pedal applies both
sets of brakes.
You may hear occasional brake squeal
when you apply the brakes. This is a
normal condition caused by environmental
factors such as cold, wet, snow, etc.
If brake squeal is excessive and
occurs each time the brakes are
applied, you should have the brakes
checked by your MARUTI SUZUKI
dealer.
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTDo not “ride” the brakes by applying
them continuously or resting your foot
on the pedal. This will result in
overheating of the brakes which could
cause unpredictable braking action,
longer stopping distances, or
permanent brake damage.
Accelerator Pedal 33 33
3
This pedal controls the speed of the
engine. Depressing the accelerator pedal
increases power output and speed.
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FUEL FILLER CAP
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The fuel filler cap is located on the left rear
side of the vehicle. The fuel filler lid can be
unlocked by pulling up the opener lever (if
equipped) located on the outboard side of
the driver’s seat and locked by simply
closing the lid.
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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GEAR LEVER
Your vehicle is equipped with a manual
transmission. The gear change pattern for
manual transmission is shown in the
illustration. For details on how to use the
transmission, refer to USING THE
TRANSMISSION in the OPERATING YOUR
VEHICLE section.
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MANUAL TRANSMISSIONALTO
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ALTO K10TYPE-1 (ALTO / ALTO K10)
Remove the fuel filler cap slowly. The
fuel may be under pressure and may
spray out, causing injury.Petrol is extremely flammable. Do not
smoke when refuelling, and make
sure there are no open flames or
sparks in the area.

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6-5OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTThe rear seats of your vehicle can be folded
forward to provide additional luggage space.
To fold the rear seats forward, pull up the
two lock knobs (1 and 2) on top of the
seat simultaneously and fold the seatback
forward. To raise the seatback lift it up and
push it back until it locks into place. When returning a rear seat to the
normal position, make sure that
movement of the seatback is
unobstructed and the seatback is
securely latched.
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EXAMPLE
Luggage or other cargo should be
stowed in the luggage compartment
with the rear seat in an upright
position, whenever possible. If you
need to carry cargo in the passenger
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 seatbacks.
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SUN VISORThe sun visor(s) can be pulled down to
block glare coming through the wind screen,
or they can be unhooked and turned to the
side to block glare coming through the side
window.
When unhooking and hooking a sun
visor, be sure to handle it by the hard
plastic parts or the sun visor can be
damaged.
CAUTION
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FOLDING REAR SEATS

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
INTERIOR LIGHT SWITCH
This light switch has three positions which
function as described below:
1 The light comes on and stays on
regardless of whether the door is open
or closed.
2 The light comes on when the door is
opened.
3 The light remains off even when the
door is opened.NOTE:
Only front door(s) are involved in lighting
operation of the interior light(s).
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ASSIST GRIPSAssist grips are provided for passenger
convenience.
Do not hang items on the assist grips.
They could obstruct the driver’s view,
resulting in an accident, or could be
thrown about in an accident or abrupt
manoeuvre, causing injury.
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BONNETTo open the bonnet:
1) Pull the bonnet release handle located
on the outboard side of the driver’s side
of the instrument panel. This will
disengage the bonnet lock halfway.
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6-7OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT2) Push the under-bonnet release leversideways with your finger, as shown in
the illustration. While pushing the lever,
lift up the bonnet.
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3) Continue to lift up the bonnet until it ishigh enough to support with the prop
rod.
Make sure the bonnet 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.
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FRAME HOOKS (If equipped)
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Hooks are provided in both the front and
rear of the vehicle for use in emergency
situations. To tow your vehicle on the road
or highway, follow the instruction of
"TOWING" in "EMERGENCY SERVICE"
section.
The shipping hook is provided on the rear
of the vehicle for shipping use. Do not use
the shipping hook for other than shipping
purpose.
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EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE EXAMPLE
Do not use these hooks to tow (or be
towed by) another vehicle on the road
or highway except in emergency
situations.