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BEFORE DRIVING
54P00-01E
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54G582
Even though your vehicle is moderately
damaged by a crash, it may not be severe
enough to trigger front, side or side curtain
air bags to inflate. If your vehicle sustains
any front-end or side damage, have the air
bag system inspected by an authorized
SUZUKI dealer to ensure that it works
properly.
Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic
module which records information about
the air bag system if the air bags deploy in
a crash. The module records information
about overall system status, and which
sensors activated the deployment.
Servicing the air bag system
If the air bags inflate, have the air bags
and related components replaced by an
authorized SUZUKI dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
If your vehicle ever gets in deep water and
the driver’s floor is submerged, the air bag
controller could be damaged. If this hap-
WA R N I N G
• The driver should not lean over the
steering wheel. The front passen-
ger should not rest his or her body
against the dashboard, or other-
wise get too close to the dash-
board. For vehicles with side air
bags and side curtain air bag,
occupants should not lean on or
sleep against the door. In these sit-
uations, the out-of-position occu-
pant would be too close to an
inflating air bag, and may suffer
severe injury.
• Do not attach any objects to, or
place any objects over, the steering
wheel or dashboard. Do not place
any objects between the air bag
and the driver or front passenger.
These objects may interfere with air
bag operation or may be propelled
by the air bag in the event of a
crash. Either of these conditions
may cause severe injury.
• For vehicles with side air bags, do
not place seat covers on the front
seats, because seat covers could
restrict the air bag’s inflation. Also,
do not place any cup holders on the
door, as the cup holder could be
propelled by the air bag in the event
of a crash. Either of these condi-
tions may cause severe injury.
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WA R N I N G
(Continued)
• Do not paint, put a sticker on, or
attach things like accessories to
the dashboard below the steering
wheel. Failure to observe this pre-
caution may prevent normal infla-
tion of the driver’s knee air bag in
the event of a crash.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
54P00-01E
NOTE:
• Even when the remote controller is in the
interior workable area, if it is in any of the
following conditions, you may not be
able to start the engine or select the igni-
tion modes, and the REMOTE CON-
TROLLER OUTSIDE warning may be
given.
–The remote controller’s battery is low.
–The remote controller is affected by
strong radio signals or noise.
–The remote controller is in contact with
or covered by a metallic object.
–The remote controller is in stowage
such as the glove box or a door
pocket.
–The remote controller is in the sun visor
pocket or on the floor.
• Even when the remote controller is out-
side the interior workable area, if it is in
any of the following conditions, you may
be able to start the engine or select the
ignition mode. The REMOTE CON-
TROLLER OUTSIDE warning may not
be given at that time.
–The remote controller is outside the
vehicle but very close to a door.
–The remote controller is on the instru-
ment panel.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
original position.
(2)
(3)(1)
EXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
• Never drive your vehicle with the
parking brake on: rear brake effec-
tiveness 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 autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer.
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INDEX
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D
Daily inspection checklist ..................................................... 3-1
Daytime running light (D.R.L.) system............................. 2-107
Dead lock system .................................................................. 2-4
Diesel engine.......................................................................... 1-2
Diesel particulate filter (DPF
®)............................................ 3-18
Diesel particulate filter (DPF®) warning light .................. 2-101
Door locks .............................................................................. 2-2
Drive belt .............................................................................. 7-20
Driver’s seat belt reminder light / Front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light ....................................................... 2-93
Driving on hills ....................................................................... 4-3
Driving on slippery roads ..................................................... 4-4
Driving range........................................................................ 2-67
E
Electric mirrors .................................................................... 2-20
Electric power steering light............................................... 2-95
Electric window controls .................................................... 2-17
Electronic stability program (ESP
®)................................... 3-76
Emergency locking retractor (ELR) ................................... 2-30
ENG A-STOP system (engine auto stop start system)..... 3-29
Engine coolant ..................................................................... 7-26
Engine hood ........................................................................... 5-2
Engine oil and filter .................................................... 7-20, 12-4
Engine oil consumption ........................................................ 3-2
Engine serial number .......................................................... 10-1
Engine switch......................................................................... 3-5
Engine trouble: Flooded engine ......................................... 8-11
Engine trouble: Overheating .............................................. 8-12
Engine trouble: Starter does not operate .......................... 8-11
ESP
® OFF indicator light............................................ 2-92, 3-78ESP
® OFF switch ................................................................. 3-78
ESP® warning light .....................................................2-91, 3-78
Exhaust gas warning ............................................................. 3-1
F
Flat tire repair kit .................................................................... 8-5
Floor mats ............................................................................. 5-16
Fluid control clutch .............................................................. 7-32
FM/LW/MW CD player .......................................................... 5-40
Folding rear seats ................................................................ 2-26
Footrest ................................................................................. 5-15
Footwell lights ........................................................................ 5-6
For Australia ......................................................................... 12-1
For European countries, Mexico and South Africa........... 12-5
For Mexico ............................................................................ 12-3
Four-mode 4WD system ...................................................... 3-23
Frame hooks ......................................................................... 5-20
Front air bags ....................................................................... 2-51
Front bottle holder ............................................................... 5-14
Front cup holders................................................................. 5-14
Front fog light ....................................................................... 7-47
Front fog light switch......................................................... 2-107
Front passenger air bag deactivation system ................... 2-60
Front position light .............................................................. 7-46
Front seat back pocket ........................................................ 5-14
Front seat heater .................................................................. 2-23
Front seats ............................................................................ 2-21
Front turn signal light .......................................................... 7-46
Fuel consumption ................................................................ 10-2
Fuel filler cap .......................................................................... 5-1
Fuel filter (diesel engine) ..................................................... 7-33
Fuel filter warning light (for diesel engine model) .......... 2-100
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INDEX
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Lap-shoulder belt with detachable connector .................. 2-31
License plate light ............................................................... 7-52
Light reminder buzzer ....................................................... 2-106
Lighting control lever ........................................................ 2-102
Lighting operation ............................................................. 2-102
Listening to a CD ................................................................. 5-57
Listening to an iPod
®.......................................................... 5-67
Listening to an MP3/WMA/AAC disc .................................. 5-60
Listening to files stored in a USB device .......................... 5-64
Listening to the radio ................................................. 5-50, 5-52
Low fuel warning light ......................................................... 2-95
Low tire pressure warning light ................................ 2-88, 3-83
Luggage compartment .......................................................... 5-7
Luggage compartment board ............................................. 5-18
Luggage compartment cover ............................................. 5-18
Luggage compartment hooks ............................................ 5-16
Luggage compartment pocket ........................................... 5-15
Luggage restraint loops ...................................................... 5-17
M
Main beam (high beam) indicator light .............................. 2-98
Maintenance schedule .......................................................... 7-2
Malfunction indicator light .................................................. 2-94
Manual heating and air conditioning system .................... 5-27
Manual transaxle.................................................................. 3-19
Manual transaxle oil ............................................................ 7-30
Master warning indicator light.......................................... 2-102
Mirrors .................................................................................. 2-20
O
Odometer .............................................................................. 2-71
Oil change request light ...................................................... 2-99
Oil filter replacement ........................................................... 7-24Oil level check ...................................................................... 7-21
Oil life .................................................................................... 2-67
Oil pressure light.................................................................. 2-92
Open door warning light...................................................... 2-94
Outside rearview mirror folding switch ............................. 2-21
Outside rearview mirrors..................................................... 2-20
Overhead console ................................................................ 5-12
P
Parking brake ....................................................................... 7-35
Parking brake lever .............................................................. 3-10
Parking sensors ................................................................... 3-64
Pedal...................................................................................... 3-11
Pinching prevention function ............................................. 2-19
Power-assisted brakes ........................................................ 3-74
R
Radar brake support system............................................... 3-47
Radar brake support system indicator light ...................... 2-96
Radar brake support system OFF indicator light.............. 2-96
Radio antenna ...................................................................... 5-38
RDS (Radio Data System).................................................... 5-54
Rear bottle holder ................................................................ 5-14
Rear combination light ........................................................ 7-50
Rear differential oil............................................................... 7-30
Rear fog light indicator light ............................................... 2-97
Rear seat belt guide ............................................................. 2-36
Rear seats ............................................................................. 2-24
Rear window wiper/washer switch ................................... 2-113
Rearview camera .................................................................. 3-71
Refill with oil and oil leakage check ................................... 7-26
Refilling ................................................................................. 7-22
Remote audio controls ........................................................ 5-81