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BEFORE DRIVINGKeys ...................................................................................... 2-1
Door Locks .......................................................................... 2-2
Keyless Entry System Transmitte r (if equipped) ............. 2-5
Security System (if equipped) ............................................ 2-7
Windows .............................................................................. 2-10
Mirrors .................................................................................. 2-11
Front Seats .......................................................................... 2-13
Rear Seats ............................................................................ 2-13
Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems ........................... 2-15
Supplemental Restraint System (air bags)
(if equipped) ......................................................................... 2-23
Instrument Cluster .............................................................. 2-28
Speedometer ....................................................................... 2-29
Tachometer (if equipped) ................................................... 2-29
Brightness Control .............................................................. 2-29
Information Display ............................................................. 2-30
Fuel Gauge ........................................................................... 2-31
Warning and Indicator Lights ............................................ 2-37
Lighting Control Lever ........................................................ 2-42
Front Fog Light Switch (if equipped) ................................ 2-43
Headlight Leveling Switch .................................................. 2-43
Turn Signal Control Lever .................................................. 2-44
Hazard Warning Switch ...................................................... 2-45
Windshield Wiper and Washer L ever ................................ 2-45
Tilt Steering Lock Lever (if equipped) ............................... 2-47
Horn ...................................................................................... 2-47
Heated Rear Window Switch (if equipped) ....................... 2-47
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Security System (if equipped)
The security system is armed in about 5 seconds after you lock all doors (includingthe tailgate) by using the keyless entry sys- tem transmitter. Once the system is armed, any attempt toopen a door by using any other means (*) than the keyless entry system transmitter, or open the engine hood, will cause thealarm to be triggered. * These means include the following:–The key – The lock knob on a door – The central door locking switch
Also, in case that you have set the shocksensor to enabled state and set sensitivity of the pre-warning function and full blastwarning function to a level other than 0, the alarm will be triggered if any attempt to tamper with the vehicle. The shock sensorcan be selected enabled or disabled state, and sensitivity of each warning can be adjusted as desired. To set the shock sen-sor, ask your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer or use the setting mode of the information display.
NOTE: • The default setting of the shock sensoris in the disabled state. Set to the enabled state and adjust sensitivity of each warning according to your prefer- ence. For details on how to use the infor-mation display, refer to “Information Display” in this section.• Your dealer may have already set theshock sensor of the vehicle to theenabled state before you purchase it. Consult your dealer for further informa-tion.
NOTE:• The security system generates alarmswhen any of the predetermined condi-tions is met. However, the system doesnot have any function of blocking unau- thorized entry into the vehicle.• Always use the keyless entry systemtransmitter to unlock the doors when thesecurity system has been armed. Using a key instead will trigger the alarm.• If a person who does not know the secu-rity system is going to drive the vehicle,we recommend you explain the systemand its operation to the person, or dis- able the system beforehand. Mistakenly triggering the alarm may cause a nui-sance to others.• Even if the security system is armed,you should still be careful to guardagainst theft. Do not leave money or things of value in the vehicle.
How to arm the security system
(when enabled)Lock all doors (including the tailgate) using the keyless entry system transmitter. Thesecurity system indicator (1) will start blink- ing rapidly, and the security system will be armed in about 5 seconds.While the system is being armed, the indi- cator continues to blink at intervals of approximately 2 seconds.
With tachometer
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shock, all turn signal lights start to blink and the interior buzzer beeps intermit- tently. After 5 seconds, the siren willsound for about 27.5 seconds (full blast warning). The security system indicator continues to blink during this time.
NOTE:If you set the full blast warning sensitivityhigher than the pre-warning sensitivity inthe setting mode of the information display,or the vehicle feels such shock as to beable to trigger the full blast warning, the full blast warning will be triggered preferen- tially. In this case, the pre-warning will notbe triggered.
When disabled When the system is disabled, it stays dis- armed even if you perform any system arming operation.
How to switch the state of the security systemWhen the security system has beenalready disarmed, you can switch the sys-tem from the enabled state to the disabledstate, and vice versa, using the following method.
1) Sit in the driver
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Speedometer
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed.
Tachometer (if equipped)
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Fuel Gauge
With tachometer
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When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position, this gauge gives an approximate indication of the amount of fuel in the fueltank. “F” stands for full and “E” stands for empty.
If the fuel meter indicator shows only one segment to “E”, refill the tank as soon aspossible.
NOTE: If the last segment blinks, it means that thefuel is almost empty.
If the low fuel warning light (1) comes on, fill the fuel tank immediately.
NOTE:The activation point of the low fuel warning light (1) varies depending on road condi- tions (for example, slope or curve) anddriving conditions because of fuel moving in the tank.
Refer to “Low Fuel Warning Light” in“Warning and Indicator Lights” in this sec- tion for details.
The mark (2) indicates that the fuel filler door is located on the left side of the vehi-cle.
Brightness Control
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When the ignition switch is turned to the“ON” position, the pointer lights come on.
Your vehicle has a system to automaticallydim the brightness of the instrument panellights when the position lights or headlights are on.
When the position lights and/or headlights are ON, you can control the meter illumina- tion intensity.
NOTICE
Never drive the vehicle with theengine revving in the red zone, orsevere engine damage can result. Keep the engine speed below the red zone even when downshifting to alower gear position. Refer to “Down- shifting maximum allowable speeds” in the “OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE”section.
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NOTE:• When you change the units that averagefuel consumption is displayed in, the instantaneous fuel consumption units will be changed automatically.• When you reconnect the negative (–) ter-minal to the battery, the unit of the aver-age fuel consumption will be reinitialized.Change the unit again to your preference.
Driving rangeIf you selected driving range the last timeyou drove the vehicle, the display indicates“---” for a few seconds and then indicatesthe current driving range when the ignitionswitch is turned to the “ON” position. The driving range shown in the display is the approximate distance you can drive untilthe fuel gauge indicates “E”, based on cur-rent driving conditions.
When the low fuel warning light comes on, the display “---” will appear.
If the low fuel warning light comes on, fill thefuel tank immediately regardless of the valueof driving range shown in the display.
As the driving range after refueling is calcu-lated based on the most recent driving con-dition, the value is different each time you refuel.
NOTE: • If you refuel when the ignition switch is inthe “ON” position, the driving range may not indicate the correct value.• When you reconnect the negative (–) ter-minal to the battery, the value of drivingrange will be shown after driving for awhile.
Gear position indicator (for Auto
Gear Shift models)
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When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position, the display (D) indicates the gearposition. For details on how to use the transaxle, refer to “Using the Transaxle” in the“OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
Thermometer (if equipped)When the ignition switch is in the “ON”position, the display (E) shows the ther-mometer. The thermometer indicates the outside temperature.
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If the outside temperature nears freezing, the mark (g) will appear on the display.
NOTE:• The outside temperature indication is notthe actual outside temperature when driv- ing at low speed, or when stopped.• If there is something wrong with the ther-mometer, or just after the ignition switchis turned to the “ON” position, the display may not indicate the outside temperature.
When the display (C) shows the driving range, you can change the unit of tempera-ture. To change the unit of temperature, while pushing and holding the trip meter selectorknob (1), turn the indicator selector knob (2).
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NOTE: When you reconnect the negative (–) ter- minal to the battery, the unit of temperaturewill be reinitialized. Change the unit again to your preference.
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NOTE: • As shown in the above illustration,“ ” indicates on the display of cur- rently setting item.• To go back to the higher level displayduring operation, turn the indicatorselector knob (2) to display “bACK” or“-bAC” and then push the indicatorselector knob (2).• If the security system “S1” is in the dis-abled state, the shock sensor “S2”, pre-warning sensitivity “S3” and full blastwarning sensitivity “S4” cannot be setup.
5) To exit the setting mode, switch the dis-play to show “End” and then push theindicator selector knob (2).
Warning and Indicator Lights
Brake System Warning Light
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Three different types of operations existdepending on the vehicle’s specification.
1) The light comes on briefly when theignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.2) The light comes on when the parkingbrake is engaged with the ignition switch in the “ON” position.3) The light comes on when under eitheror both of above two conditions.
The light also comes on when the fluid in the brake fluid reservoir falls below the specified level.The light should go out after starting the engine and fully releasing the parking brake, if the fluid level in the brake fluid res-ervoir is adequate. The light also comes on together with the ABS warning light when the rear brakeforce control function (proportioning valve function) of the ABS system fails. If the brake system warning light comes onwhile you are driving the vehicle, it may mean that there is something wrong with
the vehicle’s brake system. If this happens,you should:
1) Pull off the road and stop carefully.
2) Test the brakes by carefully starting andstopping at the side of the road.– If you determine that it is safe, drivecarefully at low speed to the nearest dealer for repairs, or– Have the vehicle towed to the nearestdealer for repairs.
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WA R N I N G
Remember that stopping distancemay be longer, you may have to push harder on the pedal, and the pedal may go down farther than normal.
WA R N I N G
If any of the following conditions occur, you should immediately ask your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer toinspect the brake system. • If the brake system warning lightdoes not go out after the engine has been started and the parking brake has been fully released.• If the brake system warning lightdoes not come on when the igni-tion switch is turned to the “ON” position.• If the brake system warning lightcomes on at any time during vehi-cle operation.
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NOTE: Because the disc brake system is self- adjusting, the fluid level will drop as thebrake pads become worn. Replenishing the brake fluid reservoir is considered nor- mal periodic maintenance.
NOTE: (Parking Brake Reminder Buzzer) (ifequipped) A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind you to release the parking brake if youstart the vehicle without releasing the park- ing brake. Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake sys-tem warning light turns off.
Seat Belt Warning Light
(if equipped)
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This light blinks as a reminder until the driver’s seat belt is buckled.
For details about the seat belt reminder, refer to “Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems” in this section.
“AIR BAG” Light (if equipped)
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This light blinks or comes on for severalseconds when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position so you can check if the light is working.
The light will come on and stay on if there is a problem in the air bag system (ifequipped).
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light (if equipped)
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When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the light comes on briefly so you can check that the light is working. If the light stays on, or comes on whendriving, there may be something wrong with the ABS.
If this happens: 1) Pull off the road and stop carefully.2) Turn the ignition switch to “LOCK” andthen start the engine again.
If the warning light comes on briefly then turns off, the system is normal. If the warn- ing light still stays on, the system will besomething wrong.
If the light and the brake system warning light stay on, or come on simultaneously when driving, your ABS system is equipped with the rear brake force controlfunction (proportioning valve function) and there may be something wrong with both the rear brake force control function andanti-lock function of the ABS system.
WA R N I N G
If the “AIR BAG” light does not blinkor come on briefly when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position,stays on for more than 10 seconds, or comes on while driving, the air bag system (if equipped) may not workproperly. Have both systems inspected by an authorized MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
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If one of these happens, have the system inspected by your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer. If the ABS becomes inoperative, the brake system will function as an ordinary brake system that does not have this ABS sys-tem.
Malfunction Indicator Light
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Your vehicle has a computer-controlledemission control system. A malfunctionindicator light is provided on the instrument panel to indicate when it is necessary to have the emission control system serviced.The malfunction indicator light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to “ON” position to let you know the light is workingand goes out when the engine is started.
If the malfunction indicator light comes on when the engine is running, there is a damage with the emission control system.Bring the vehicle to your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer to have the damage fixed.
Also, if the light comes on, there may be something wrong with the Auto Gear Shift system. Have the system inspected by an authorized MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
Transaxle Warning Light
(if equipped)
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This light comes on for several seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position so you can check the light isworking. If this light comes on when the engine is running, there is a problem with the AutoGear Shift system. Ask your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer to have the system inspected.
NOTE: If the Auto Gear Shift system temperaturebecomes too high, this light will blink. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and let the sys- tem cool down.
Electric Power Steering Light
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This light comes on when the ignitionswitch is turned to the “ON” position, and goes out when the engine is started.
If this light comes on while driving, the power steering system may not work prop- erly. Have the system inspected by yourMARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
NOTE: Following operations of the steering wheel while parking or driving at a very low- speed may have steering effort biggergradually. This is not a malfunction of the steering system, but the power steering control system limits the power assist inorder to prevent them from overheating. • The steering wheel is operated veryoften.• The steering wheel is kept in a fullyturned position for a long while. When the power steering control system cool down, the power steering system back to the original condition. However, repeating these operations couldcause the power steering system dam-aged.
NOTICE
Continuing to drive the vehicle whenthe malfunction indicator light is oncan cause permanent damage to the vehicle’s emission control system, and can affect fuel economy anddriveability.
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