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NOTE: • To prevent the alarm from being acci-dentally triggered, avoid arming it while anyone remains inside the vehicle. The alarm will be triggered if any person inside opens the door or engine hood, orswings the vehicle (if the shock sensor is in the enabled state).• The security system is not armed whenall doors are locked using the key fromoutside, or using the door lock knobs or the central door locking switch frominside.• If any door is not operated within approx-imately 30 seconds after the doors havebeen unlocked using the keyless entry system transmitter, the doors are auto-matically locked again. When the doors are locked, the security system will be
armed in about 5 seconds if the system is in the enabled state.• If the security system indicator (1) blinkswhen the ignition switch is in the “ON”position, there may be something wrong with the security system. Ask your MAR-UTI SUZUKI dealer to inspect the sys- tem.
How to disarm the security systemSimply unlock the doors using the keyless entry system transmitter. The security sys-tem indicator will go out, indicating that the security system is disarmed.
How to stop the alarm Should the alarm be triggered accidentally, unlock the doors using the keyless entrysystem transmitter, or insert the key in the ignition switch and turn it to “ON” position. The alarm will then stop.
NOTE: • Even after the alarm has stopped, if youlock the doors using the keyless entry system transmitter, the security system will be rearmed with a delay of about 5seconds.• If you disconnect the battery while thesecurity system is in the armed conditionor the alarm is actually in operation, the alarm will be re-triggered when the bat- tery is then reconnected.• Even after the alarm has stopped at theend of the predetermined operation time,it will be triggered again if any of thedoors or engine hood is opened, or the
vehicle feels a shock (if the shock sen- sor is in the enabled state), without dis- arming the security system.
Checking whether the alarm has beentriggered during parkingIf the alarm was triggered and you then turn the ignition switch to “ON” position, the security system indicator will blink rapidlyfor about 8 seconds and a buzzer will beep 4 times during this period. If this happens, check whether the vehicle has been bro-ken into while you were away from it.
Enabling and disabling the security system The security system can be either enabled or disabled.
When enabled If any of the doors are opened withoutunlocking by the keyless entry system transmitter, all turn signal lights start to blink and the interior buzzer beeps inter-mittently. After 5 seconds, the siren will sound for about 27.5 seconds. The secu- rity system indicator continues to blinkduring this time. If the engine hood is opened, all turn sig-nal lights blink, and the siren sounds forabout 27.5 seconds. The security sys- tem indicator continues to blink during this time.
(If the shock sensor is in the enabled state) If the vehicle feels a shock, the sirensounds for about 2 seconds (pre-warn- ing). If the vehicle continues to feel a
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4) Push the lock end (4) (forward end) ofthe central door locking switch (5), and then push the unlock end (6) (backwardend). Repeat this operation 3 times.
Every time you perform the series of theabove steps, the state of the security sys- tem changes from the currently selected one to the other. You can check whetherthe system is enabled or disabled by the number of interior buzzer beeps at the end of the procedure as follows.
If you cannot complete the operations instep 3) and 4) within 15 seconds cor- rectly, the state of the security systemwill not change and the interior buzzer does not beep. Perform the procedure again from the beginning.
NOTE: You can also switch the security systemfrom the enabled state to the disabled state, and vice versa, via the setting mode of the information display. For details onhow to use the information display, refer to“Information Display” in this section.
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.
Driver’s door
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The driver’s door has a switch (1) to oper- ate the driver’s window, and a switch (2) tooperate the front passenger’s window or there are switches (4), (3), to operate the rear left and right passenger windows,respectively.
Passenger’s door
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The passenger’s door has a switch (5) to operate that passenger’s window.
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System state Number of beeps
DisabledOnce
Enabled 4 times
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(3)
(4)
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CLOSE
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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.
The driver’s window has an “auto-down” featurefor added convenience (at toll booths or drive-through restaurants, for example). This means you can open the window without holding the window switch in the “Down” position. Press thedriver’s window switch completely down and release it. To stop the window before it reaches the bottom, pull the switch up briefly.
Lock switch
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The driver’s door also has a lock switch forthe passenger’s windows. When you pushin the lock switch, the passenger’s win- dows cannot be raised or lowered by oper- ating any of the switches (1), (2), (3) or (4).To restore normal operation, release the lock switch by pushing again.
NOTE:If you drive with one of the rear windows open, you may hear a loud sound causedby air vibration. To reduce the sound, open the driver’s or front passenger’s window, or narrow the rear window opening.
Mirrors
Inside Rearview MirrorYou can adjust the inside rearview mirrorby hand so as to see the rear of your vehi-cle in the mirror.
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Ty p e 2
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(2) Day driving (3) Night driving
EXAMPLE
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• You should always lock the pas-senger’s window operation whenthere are children in the vehicle. Children can be seriously injured if they get part of their body caughtby the window during operation.• To avoid injuring an occupant bywindow entrapment, be sure nopart of the occupant’s body such as hands or head is in the path of the electric windows when closingthem.• Always remove the ignition keywhen leaving the vehicle even ifonly for a short time. Also do not leave children alone in a parked vehicle. Unattended children coulduse the electric window switches and get trapped by the window.
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Setting ModeIn the setting mode, you can set up the following functions.
Indication Functions
Temperature unit (if equipped) “tE”
Time indication of clock “CL”
Central door locking system “d1”
Automatic door locking function “d2”
Automatic door unlocking function “d3”
Door locking and unlocking siren “d5”
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Immobilizer System Light
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When the ignition switch is turn to the “ON” position, this light comes on briefly so you can check that the light is working. If thislight brinks with the ignition switch is turn to the “ON” , the engine will not start.
NOTE: If this light blinks, turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position, then turn it back to the “ON” position. If the light still blinks with the ignition switchturned to the “ON” position, there may be something wrong with your key or with the immobilizer system. Ask your MARUTISUZUKI dealer to inspect the system.
Open Door Warning Light
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This light remains on until all doors (includ-ing the tailgate) are completely closed.
If any door (including the tailgate) is open when the vehicle is moving, a ding sounds to remind you to close all doors completely.
Low Fuel Warning Light
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If this light comes on, fill the fuel tankimmediately.
When this light comes on, a ding sounds once to remind you to fill the fuel. If you do not fill the fuel, a ding sounds every time when the ignition switch isturned to the “ON” position.
NOTE: The activation point of this light varies depending on road conditions (for exam- ple, slope or curve) and driving conditionsbecause of fuel moving in the tank.
Turn Signal Indicators
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When you turn on the left or right turn sig- nals, the corresponding green arrow on the instrument panel will flash along with therespective turn signal lights. When you turn on the hazard warning switch, both arrows will flash along with all of the turnsignal lights.
Main Beam (high beam) Indicator
Light
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This indicator comes on when headlight main beams (high beams) are turned on.
Security System Indicator
(if equipped)
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For details about the security system, referto “Security System” in this section.
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Ignition Switch
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The ignition switch has the following four positions: LOCK This is the normal parking position. It is theonly position in which the key can be removed.
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You must push in the key to turn it to the “LOCK” position. It lo cks the ignition, and prevents normal use of the steering wheel after the key is removed.
To release the steering lock, insert the key and turn it clockwise to one of the other positions. If you have trouble turning thekey to unlock the steering, try turning the steering wheel slightly to the right or left while turning the key.
ACC Accessories such as the radio can oper-ate, but the engine is off.
ON This is the normal operating position. All electrical systems are on.
START This is the position for starting the engine using the starter motor. The key should bereleased from this position as soon as the engine starts.
Ignition key reminder (if equipped) A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind you to remove the ignition key if it is in theignition switch when the driver’s door is opened.
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To avoid possible injury, do not oper- ate controls by reaching through thesteering wheel.
EXAMPLE
Turn to “LOCK”
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• Never remove the ignition keywhile the vehicle is moving. The steering wheel will lock and you will not be able to steer the vehicle.(Continued)
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Warning functions A warning buzzer will sound or the indica- tor will blink under the following conditions.
Warning buzzer The clutch is heated due to excessiveload. The creeping function is being activated for a long period of time.
The ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK” position with the gear in 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th. In this case, turn the igni- tion switch to the “ON” position and shiftthe gearshift lever in the “N” position, shift it to the “D” or “M” or “R” position, then turn the ignition switch to “LOCK”. During a stop, the driver’s door is opened with the gearshift lever in the “R”, “D” or “M” positi on while the engine is running.
“N” indicato r blinking When the gear indicator lamp blinks “N”, you should depress the brake pedal and shift the gearshift lever to “N” position.
“1st” indicator blinking
When the gear indicator lamp blinks “1st”, you should depress the brake pedal and shift the gearshift lever to “N” position, thenshift to “D” or “M” position again a few sec- onds later.
“R” indicator blinking When the gear indicator lamp blinks “R”, you should depress the brake pedal andshift the gearshift lever to “N” position, then shift to “R” position again a few seconds later.
Braking
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The distance needed to bring any vehicleto a halt increases with the speed of the vehicle. The braking distance needed, for example, at 60 km/h (37 mph) will beapproximately 4 times greater than the braking distance needed at 30 km/h (19 mph). Start to brake the vehicle when thereis plenty of distance between your vehicle
and the stopping point, and slow down gradually.
Power-Assisted BrakesYour vehicle has power-assisted brakes. If power assistance is lost due to a stalledengine or other failur es, the system is still fully operational on reserve power and you can bring the vehicle to a complete stop bypressing the brake pedal once and holding it down. The reserve power is partly used up when you depress the brake pedal andreduces each time the pedal is pressed. Apply smooth and even pressure to the pedal. Do not pump the pedal.
NOTICE
In the above cases, pull over to theside of the road and stop the engine,and then ask your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer to inspect your vehicle. Other- wise, the clutch disc may be dam-aged.EXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
If water gets into the brake drums, brake performance may become poorand unpredictable. After driving through water or washingthe underside of the vehicle, test thebrakes while driving at a slow speedto see if they have maintained their normal effectiveness. If the brakes are less effective than normal, dry themby repeatedly applying the brakeswhile driving slowly until the brakeshave regained their normal effective-ness.
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Keep weight to a minimum The heavier the load, the more fuel the vehicle consumes. Take out any luggageor cargo when it is not necessary.
Keep tire pressures correct Underinflation of the tires can waste fuel due to increased running resistance of the tires. Keep your tires inflated to the correctpressure shown on the label on the driver’s side door or the driver’s door lock pillar.
Highway Driving
When driving at highway speeds, pay attention to the following: Stopping distance progressively increases with vehicle speed. Apply the brakes far enough ahead of the stoppingpoint to allow for the extra stopping dis- tance. On rainy days, “Hydroplaning” can occur.“Hydroplaning” is the loss of direct con- tact between the road surface and the vehicle’s tires due to a water film formingbetween them. Steering or braking the vehicle while “Hydroplaning” can be very difficult, and loss of control can occur.Keep speed down when the road surface is wet. At high speeds, the vehicle may beaffected by side winds. Therefore, reduce speed and be prepared for unex- pected buffeting, which can occur at theexits of tunnels, when passing by a cut of a hill, or when being overtaken by large vehicles, etc.
Driving on Hills
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When climbing steep hills, the vehiclemay begin to slow down and show a lackof power. If this happens, you should shift to a lower gear so that the engine will again be operating in its normalpower range. Shift rapidly to prevent the vehicle from losing momentum. When driving down a hill, the engineshould be used for braking by shifting into a lower gear.
Driving on Slippery Roads
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Under wet road conditions you should drive at a lower speed than on dry roadsdue to possible slippage of tires during braking. When driving on icy, snow-cov- ered, or muddy roads, reduce your speedand avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt braking, or sharp steering movements.
Tire Chains (if equipped)Tire chains should only be used if they are needed to increase traction or are required by law. Make sure that the chains you use
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Try not to hold the brake pedal down too long or too often while goingdown 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.
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NOTICE
When descending a down hill, NEVER turn the igni tion key to the “LOCK” position. Emission control system damage may result.
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