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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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Pull the gearshift lever to the “+” direction and release it. Every time the lever is oper- ated, the transaxle is upshifting 1 step inthe order of 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th gear.
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Downshifting
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Push the gearshift lever to the “–” directionand release it. Every time the lever is oper- ated, the transaxle is downshifted in theorder 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st gear.
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The gear position is displayed on the gear position indicator. The gear position indica- tor shows the transaxle gear position.Before starting off, always check the gear position indicator to make sure that the transaxle is engaged in 1st or reverse, thendepress the accelerator pedal.
NOTE: • To downshift smoothly, the engine runs fast in some cases. This is done inten- tionally by the system and is not a mal-function. • When driving down a hill, downshift and use the engine braking appropriately. Ifnecessary, continuous downshifting is possible. However, if downshifting more than 3 steps, gear shifting will take moretime. • When the gear is shifting, a noise can be heard in some case. This is not a mal-function.
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• Be careful when accelerating,upshifting, downshifting or brakingon a slippery surface. Sudden acceleration or engine braking could cause the vehicle to spin orskid. • To drive down a long or steep hill, reduce your speed and downshift.Remember, if you ride the brakes excessively, they may overheat and fail.• While driving the vehicle, do not shift the gearshift lever to “N” posi- tion. The engine brake may notwork and you may get involved in an unexpected accident. If you return the gearshif t lever from “N” to “M” because of unintended shift- ing, the gear position will be shifted according to the current vehiclespeed. • Do not apply the parking brake while driving. Otherwise, it couldcause a skid and you may get involved in an unexpected acci- dent.
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How the ABS WorksA computer continuously monitors wheel speed. The computer compares the changes in wheel speed when braking. If the wheels slow suddenly, indicating askidding situation, the computer will change braking pressure several times each second to prevent the wheels fromlocking. When you start your vehicle after a stop you may hear a momentary motor noise as the system checks itself.
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(Continued)• If the ABS warning light (1) and theBrake system warning light (2) on the instrument panel simultane- ously stays on or comes on whendriving, both anti-lock function and rear brake force control function (proportioning val ve function) of the ABS system may have failed. If so, the rear wheels may easily skid or the vehicle can even spin in theworst case when braking on a slip- pery road or when hard braking even on a dry paved road. Ask yourMARUTI SUZUKI dealer to inspect the ABS system immediately. Drive carefully, avoiding hard braking asmuch as possible.
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The ABS may not work properly iftires or wheels other than thosespecified in the owner’s manual are used. This is because the ABS works by comparing changes in wheelspeed. When replacing tires or wheels, use only the size and type specified in this owner’s manual.
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DRIVING TIPS
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Running-in Catalytic Converter
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The purpose of the catalytic converter is to minimize the amount of harmful pollutantsin your vehicle’s exhaust. Use of leaded fuel in vehicles equipped with catalytic converters is prohibited, because leaddeactivates the pollutant-reducing compo- nents of the catalyst system.
The converter is designed to last the life of the vehicle under normal usage and when unleaded fuel is used. No special mainte-nance is required on the converter. How- ever, it is very important to keep the engine properly tuned. Engine misfiring, whichcan result from an improperly tuned engine, may cause overheating of the cat- alyst. This may result in permanent heatdamage to the catalyst and other vehicle components.
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• Wear Your Seat Belts at All Times. Even though air bags are equippedat the front seating positions, the driver and all passengers should be properly restrained at all times,using the seat belts provided. Refer to the “Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems” section forinstructions on proper use of the seat belts. • Never drive while under the influ-ence of alcohol or other drugs. Alcohol and drugs can seriously impair your ability to drive safely,greatly increasing the risk of injury to yourself and others. You should also avoid driving when you aretired, sick, irritated, or under stress.
NOTICE
The future performance and reliabil- ity of the engine depends on the care and restraint exercised during its early life. It is especially important toobserve the following precautions during the initial 960 km (600 miles) of vehicle operation.• After starting, do not race the engine. Warm it up gradually. • Avoid prolonged vehicle operationat a constant speed. Moving parts will break in better if you vary your speed.• Start off from a stop slowly. Avoid full throttle starts. • Avoid hard braking, especiallyduring the first 320 km (200 miles) of driving. • Do not drive slowly with thetransaxle in a high gear. • Drive the vehicle at moderate engine speeds.• Do not tow a trailer during the first 960 km (600 miles) of vehicle oper- ation.
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are the correct size for your vehicle’s tires. Also make sure that there is enough clear- ance between the fenders and the chainsas installed on the tires.
Install the chains on the front tires tightly, according to the chain manufacturer’s instructions. Retight en the chains after driving about 1.0 km (1/2 mile) if neces-sary. With the chains installed, drive slowly.
If Your Vehicle Gets StuckIf your vehicle gets stuck in snow, mud, orsand, follow the directions below:
1) Shift the transaxle back and forth between a forward range (or first gear formanual transaxle) and reverse. This willcreate a rocking motion which may giveyou enough momentum to free the vehi- cle. Press gently on the accelerator to keep wheel spinning to a minimumwheel rpm. Remove your foot from theaccelerator while shifting. Do not race the engine. Excessive wheelspin will cause the tires to dig deeper,making it more difficult to free the vehi- cle.
2) If your vehicle remains stuck after a few minutes of rocking, get another vehicle to pull your vehicle out.
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DRIVING ON WET ROADS
NOTICE
• If you hear the chains hitting against the vehicle body while driving, stopand tighten them.• If your vehicle is equipped with fullwheel caps, remove the wheel caps before installing the chains or the wheel caps can be damaged by thechain bands.
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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 injuryand/ or vehicle damage may result from spinning 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.
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• When driving on wet roads, avoid driving through large amount of standing water on the road. Large amount of water entering theengine compartment may cause damage to the engine and or elec- trical components.• If stuck in deep water, do not start till water level drops. • Water is incompressible substance,water inside engine is harmful to the engine.
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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 “INSPECTIONAND MAINTENANCE” • Di not use tires other than thosespecified by MARUTI SUZUKI.Never use different sizes or types of tires on the front and rear wheels. Forinformation regard ing the specified tires, refer to the Tire Information Label located on the driver’s doorlock pillar(Continued)
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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Air conditioning switch (5) To turn on the air conditioning system, set the blower speed selector to a positionother than “OFF” and push in the “A/C” switch. With this “A/C” switch operation, a indicator light will come on when the airconditioning system is on. To turn off the air conditioning system, push the “A/C” switch again.
During operation of the air conditioner, you may notice slight changes in enginespeed. These changes are normal, the system is designed so that the compressor turns on or off to maintain the desired tem-perature.
Less operation of the compressor results in better fuel economy.
System Operating Instructions
Natural ventilationSelect “VENTILATION” and “FRESH AIR”, the temperature selector to the desired temperature position, and the blowerspeed selector to “OFF”. Fresh air will flow through the vehicle during driving.
Forced ventilation The control settings are the same as for natural ventilation except you set theblower speed selector to a position other than “OFF”.
Normal heating (using outside air) Select “HEAT” and “FRESH AIR”, the tem- perature selector to the desired tempera-ture position and the blower speed selector
to the desired blower speed position. Set- ting the blower speed selector to a higher blower speed position increases heatingefficiency.
Quick heating (using recirculated air) The control settings are the same as for normal heating except you select “RECIR- CULATED AIR”. If you use this heatingmethod for an extended period of time, the air in the vehicle can become contami- nated and the windows can become misty.Therefore, use this method only for quick heating and change to the normal heating method as soon as possible.
Head cooled/Feet warmed heating Select “BI-LEVEL” and “FRESH AIR”, thetemperature selector to the desired tem- perature position, and the blower speed selector to the desired blower speed posi-tion. Unless the temperature selector is in the fully COLD position or fully HOT posi- tion, the air that comes out of the centerand side outlets will be cooler than the air that comes out of the floor outlets.
Normal cooling Set the air flow selector to “VENTILA- TION”, the temperatur e selector to the desired temperature position and the blower speed selector to the desired blower speed position, and turn on the “A/C” switch. Setting the blower speed selec- tor to a higher blower speed position increases cooling efficiency.
You can switch the air intake selector to either “FRESH AIR” or “RECIRCULATED AIR” as you desire. Choosing “RECIRCU-LATED AIR” increases cooling efficiency.
Quick cooling (using recirculated air) The control settings are the same as for normal cooling except you select “RECIR- CULATED AIR” and the highest blowerspeed.
NOTE: • To turn on the air conditioning system, push in the “A/C” switch and set the blower speed selector to a position otherthan “OFF”. With this “A/C” switch opera- tion, an indicator light will come on when the air conditioning system is on. To turnoff the air conditioning system, push the “A/C” switch again. • During operation of the air conditioner,you may notice slight changes in engine speed. These changes are normal, the system is designed so that the compres-sor turns on or of f to maintain the desired temperature. Less operation of the compressor result s in better fuel economy.
NOTE: • If you select “RECIRCULATED AIR” for an extended period of time, the air in the vehicle can become contaminated.Therefore, you should occasionally select “FRESH AIR”. • If your vehicle has been left in the sunwith the windows closed, it will cool
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To remove the compact disc from its stor- age case, press down on the center of the case and lift the disc out, holding it care-fully by the edges.
Always handle the compact disc by the edges. Never touch the surface.
To remove fingermarks and dust, use a soft cloth, and wipe in a straight line fromthe center of the compact disc to the cir- cumference.
New discs may have some roughness around the edges. The unit may not work or the sound may skip if such discs areused. Use a ball-point pen (B), etc. to remove the roughness (C) from the edges of the disc before inserting it into the unit.
Never stick labels on the surface of the compact disc or write on the surface with apencil or pen.
Do not use any solvents such as commer- cially available cleaners, anti-static spray, or thinner to clean compact discs.
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 discswith this unit due to the recording condi- tions. • CD-RW discs cannot be played with thisunit.(B) (B) (C)WA R N I N G
This is a class I laser product. Use of controls or adjustments or perfor-mance of procedures other than thosespecified herein may result in hazard- ous radiation exposure. Do not open covers and do notattempt to repair this unit by yourself.Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
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FILE REPEAT The repeat indicator “RPT” will light. The track currently being played will beplayed repeatedly. FOLDER REPEAT The repeat indicator “RPT.F” will light.All the tracks in the folder currently selected will be played repeatedly.
Display change Press the DISP button (7). Each time the button is pressed, display will change as follows:
NOTE: • “NO TITLE” will be displayed when there is no text information in the disc currentlybeing played. • If text data contains more than 12 char- acters, the “>” mark will appear at theright end. Holding down the DISP button (7) for 1 second or longer can display the next page.
Notes on USB deviceCompatible USB devices USB Mass Storage Class For details as to whether your USBmemory/USB Audio is compatible with USB Mass Storage Class, please con- tact the USB memory/USB Audio manu-facturer. USB Standard Compatibility 1.1/2.0 Full Speed File System FAT12/16/32, VFAT Maximum current less than 1.0 A If devices such as USB hub, extensioncable are connected to the audio sys- tem, it may not be recognized. In such case connect the USB device directly tothe audio system. Devices such as MP3 player/Mobile phone/digital camera may not be recog-nized by the audio system for playing music.
USB device connection When connecting a USB device, make sure that the connector is pushed all theway into the port.
Do not leave the USB device for long periods of time in places inside the vehi- cle where the temperature can rise toohigh. Back up any important data beforehand. We cannot accept responsibility for anylost data. It is recommended not to connect a USB device that contains data files other thanMP3/WMA/AAC format.
Recording MP3/WMA/AAC files on a USB device Playback or display may not be possible depending on the type of USB device inuse or the condition of the recording. Depending on the connected USB mem- ory, the files may be played in differentorder from the order that the files were stored.
Compression formats MP3 Bit rate:MPEG1 Audio Layer III: 32 k - 320 kbps MPEG2 Audio Layer III: 8 k - 160 kbps MPEG2.5 Audio Layer III: 8 k - 160 kbps Sampling frequency:MPEG1 Audio Layer III: 32 k/44.1 k/48 kHzMPEG2 Audio Layer III: 16 k/22.05 k/24 kHzMPEG2.5 Audio Layer III: 8 k/11.025 k/12 kHz
WMA (Ver. 7, Ver. 8, Ver. 9*) Bit rate: CBR 32 k -320 kbps Sampling frequency: 32 k/44.1 k/48 kHz * WMA 9 Professional/LossLess/Voice arenot supported.
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