
3-31
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
54P00-01E
Automatically restarting the engine
54P000307
Depress the clutch pedal while the gear-
shift lever is in “N” (Neutral) position. 
“ENG A-STOP” indicator light (green) (1) in
the instrument cluster will be turned off and
the engine will restart automatically.
NOTE:
If the engine stalled by a rapid clutch oper-
ation, the engine will restart with the gear
positioned “N” (neutral) and the clutch
pedal depressed.NOTE:
Under the following conditions, the engine
will restart automatically even if the engine
was stopped by the ENG A-STOP system:
• When the vehicle coasts down a slope.
• An engine stopped, and a few minutes
passed.
• Brake booster vacuum pressure is low.
• Vehicle battery performance is low.
• Blower speed selector is set to ON mode
and the inside of the vehicle has not suf-
ficiently cooled and warmed (for the
vehicle with automatic air conditioning).
• The defrost switch is set to ON mode (for
the vehicle with automatic air condition-
ing).
• Electric power consumption is high, such
as when the heated rear window switch
and heated outside rearview mirror
switch (if equipped) is “ON” or other
electrical components (audio, air condi-
tioning etc.) are operating.
• “ENG A-STOP OFF” switch is pressed to
deactivate the ENG A-STOP system.
NOTE:
When the engine restarts, the sound of the
audio may be interrupted.
This is normal and not a malfunction of the
audio system.
(1)
NOTICE
The ENG A-STOP system will not
operate and engine does not restart
automatically or the engine stalls
with warning buzzer under the follow-
ing conditions:
• Driver’s seat belt is not fastened
and driver’s door is open.
• Engine hood is open.
• If the gearshift lever is moved to a
position other than “N” (Neutral)
position without depressing the
clutch pedal.
When the engine stalls, restart the
engine by usual operation. 
Refer to “Starting the engine (vehicle
with keyless push start system)” or
“Starting engine (vehicle without key-
less push start system)” in this sec-
tion for details. 

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
54P00-01E
61MM0A198
NOTE:
• The information display shows the
above warning and indicator message
when this light comes on.
• When the tire inflation pressure is
adjusted in high altitude areas, the low
tire pressure light may not turn off even
after tire inflation pressure adjustment. In
this case, adjust the inflation pressure to
a slightly higher pressure than the one
shown on the tire information placard.
• The low tire pressure warning light may
turn off temporarily after coming on. This
could be due to increase of surface tem-
perature after long distance driving or
traveling to a high temperature area.
Even if the tire pressure warning light
turns off after coming on, check the infla-
tion pressure of all tires.
• To reduce the chance that the low tire
pressure warning light will come on due
to normal changes in temperature and
atmospheric pressure, it is important to
check and adjust the tire pressures
when the tires are cold. If you check tiresafter driving, they are warm. Even if the
tire pressure seems to be good in this
condition, it could fall below the specified
pressure when tires cool down. Also, if
tires are inflated to the specified pres-
sure in a warm garage, the tire pressure
could fall below the specified one when
you drive the vehicle outside in very cold
temperature. If you adjust the tire pres-
sure in a garage that is warmer than the
outside temperature, you should add
1 kPa to the recommended cold tire
inflation pressure for every 0.8°C differ-
ence between garage temperature and
outside temperature.
TPMS malfunction indicator
Your vehicle has also been equipped with
a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate
when the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is com-
bined with the low tire pressure telltale.
When the system detects a malfunction,
the telltale will flash for about 75 seconds
and then remain continuously illuminated.
This sequence will continue upon subse-
quent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal-
function exists.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is not
reset even after the engine is turned off; it
remains in the on state until the normal
conditions are restored.
When the malfunction indicator is illumi-
nated, the system may not be able to
detect or signal low tire pressure as
intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur
for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate
tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent
the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction tell-
tale after replacing one or more tires or
wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels
allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly. 

5-2
OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
54P00-01E
Engine hood
54P000503
To open the engine hood:
1) Pull the hood release handle located on
the outboard side of the driver’s side of
the instrument panel. This will disen-
gage the engine hood lock halfway.
54P000504
2) Push the under-hood release lever
sideways with your finger, as shown in
the illustration. While pushing the lever,
lift up the engine hood.
WA R N I N G
If you need to replace the fuel cap,
use a genuine SUZUKI cap. Use of an
improper cap can result in a malfunc-
tion of the fuel system or emission
control system. It may also result in
fuel leakage in the event of an acci-
dent.
EXAMPLE
CAUTION
The release lever can be hot enough
to burn your finger right after driving.
Touch the lever after it becomes cool
enough.
NOTICE
Check that the wiper arms are not
raised before you lift up the engine
hood to avoid damaging the wiper
arms and the engine hood.
EXAMPLE 

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
54P00-01E
54P000505
3) While holding the hood, pull the prop
rod out from the holding clip, and then
insert the end of the rod into the desig-
nated hole in the hood.To close the engine hood:
1) Lift the hood up slightly and remove the
prop rod from the hole. Put the prop rod
back into the holding clip.
54P000506
2) Lower the hood to about 20 cm above
the hood latch, and then let it drop
down. Check that the hood is securely
latched after closing.
CAUTION
• The prop rod can be hot enough to
burn your finger right after driving.
Touch the rod after it becomes cool
enough.
• Insert the end of the rod into the
hole securely. If the rod slips out,
you may get caught in the closing
hood.
• The rod may slip out when the
hood is blown by wind. Be careful
on windy days.
EXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
Check that the hood 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.
EXAMPLE
CAUTION
To avoid injury, check that no part of
the occupant’s body such as hands
or head is in the path of the hood
when closing it.
NOTICE
Pushing on the hood from the top
may damage it. 

5-25
OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
54P00-01E
Heating system
Description of controls
54P000533
Temperature selector (1)
This is used to select the temperature by
turning the selector.
Blower speed selector (2)
This is used to turn on the blower and to
select blower speed by turning the selec-
tor.Air flow selector (3)
54P000534
This is used to select one of the following
functions.
VENTILATION (a)
54P000535
Temperature-controlled air comes out of
the center and side air outlets.BI-LEVEL (b)
54P000536
Temperature-controlled air comes out of
the floor outlets and cooler air comes out
of the center and side outlets. When the
temperature selector (1) is in the fully cold
position or fully hot position, however, the
air from the floor outlets and the air from
the center and side outlets will be the
same temperature.
HEAT (c)
54P000537
Temperature-controlled air comes out of
the floor outlets and the side outlets, also
comes out of the windshield defroster out-
lets and also comes slightly out of the side
defroster outlets.
(2)
(1) (4) (3)
(a) (b)
(e)(d)
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
54P00-01E
HEAT & DEFROST (d)
54P000538
Temperature-controlled air comes out of
the floor outlets, the windshield defroster
outlets, the side defroster outlets and the
side outlets.
DEFROST (e)
54P000539
Temperature-controlled air comes out of
the windshield defroster outlets, the side
defroster outlets and the side outlets.Air intake selector (4)
61MM0A020
This selector is used to select the following
modes.
FRESH AIR (f)
When this mode is selected, the indicator
light will go off and outside air is used.
RECIRCULATED AIR (g)
When this mode is selected, the indicator
light will come on, outside air is shut out
and inside air is recirculated. This mode is
suitable when driving through dusty or pol-
luted air such as in a tunnel, or when
attempting to quickly cool down the inte-
rior.
FRESH AIR and RECIRCULATED AIR are
switched alternately each time the air
intake selector is pushed.
NOTE:
If you select RECIRCULATED AIR for an
extended period of time, the air in the vehi-
cle can become contaminated. Therefore,
you should occasionally select FRESH
AIR.
System operating instructions
Natural ventilation
Select VENTILATION and FRESH AIR, the
temperature selector to the desired tem-
perature position, and the blower speed
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 the
blower 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 heating
efficiency.
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 heating
method 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.
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
54P00-01E
Head cooled/Feet warmed heating
Select BI-LEVEL and FRESH AIR, the
temperature 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 position,
the air that comes out of the center and
side outlets will be cooler than the air that
comes out of the floor outlets.
Defrosting/Feet warmed heating
Select HEAT & DEFROST and FRESH
AIR, the temperature selector to the
desired temperature position, and the
blower speed selector to high. When the
windshield has become clear, set the
blower speed selector to the desired
blower speed position.
Defrosting
Select DEFROST and FRESH AIR, the
temperature selector to the desired tem-
perature position (higher temperature pro-
vides more efficient defrosting), and the
blower speed selector to high. When the
windshield has become clear, set the
blower speed selector to the desired
blower speed position.
54P000540
NOTE:
If you need maximum defrosting, adjust
the temperature selector to hot end and
adjust the side outlets so the air blows on
the side window, in addition to the above
Defrosting procedure.
Manual heating and air 
conditioning system
Description of controls
54P000541
Temperature selector (1)
This is used to select the temperature by
turning the selector.
Blower speed selector (2)
This is used to turn on the blower and to
select blower speed by turning the selec-
tor.
EXAMPLE
(2)
(1) (4) (5) (3) 

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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
54P00-01E
Air flow selector (3)
54P000534
This is used to select one of the following
functions.
VENTILATION (a)
54P000535
Temperature-controlled air comes out of
the center and side air outlets.BI-LEVEL (b)
54P000536
Temperature-controlled air comes out of
the floor outlets and cooler air comes out
of the center and side outlets. When the
temperature selector (1) is in the fully cold
position or fully hot position, however, the
air from the floor outlets and the air from
the center and side outlets will be the
same temperature.
HEAT (c)
54P000537
Temperature-controlled air comes out of
the floor outlets and the side outlets, also
comes out of the windshield defroster out-
lets and also comes slightly out of the side
defroster outlets.HEAT & DEFROST (d)
54P000538
Temperature-controlled air comes out of
the floor outlets, the windshield defroster
outlets, the side defroster outlets and the
side outlets.
DEFROST (e)
54P000539
Temperature-controlled air comes out of
the windshield defroster outlets, the side
defroster outlets and the side outlets.
(a) (b)
(e)(d)
(c)