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BEFORE DRIVING
75RM4-01E
65D610
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.
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 ov er, 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. Also, these objects may
move when you start moving vehi-
cle or while vehicle is moving, they
may interfere with driver’s view or
safe driving. In each conditions
may cause severe injury. (Continued)
WA R N I N G
(Continued)
• For vehicles with side air bags, do
not use non-genuine seat covers on
the front seats, because non-genu-
ine seat covers may obstruct the
inflation of side air bags. SUZUKI
highly recommends SUZUKI-genu-
ine seat covers to be used when
covering the front seats of such
vehicles with side air bags. Also,
near the door, do not place cup
holders, hangers or any other
objects and do not lean an umbrella,
as these objects could be propelled
by the air bag in the event of a
crash. Either of these conditions
may cause severe injury.
• Do not strike or apply significant levels of impact to the air bag com-
ponent areas. It can cause the air
bags to malfunction.
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75RM4-01E
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-
pens, ask your SUZUKI dealer to check
the air bag system as soon as possible.
Special procedures are required for servic-
ing or replacing an air bag. For that rea-
son, only an authorized SUZUKI dealer
should be allowed to service or replace
your air bags. Remind anyone who ser-
vices your SUZUKI vehicle that it has air
bags.
Service on or around air bag components
or wiring must be performed only by an
authorized SUZUKI dealer. Improper ser-
vice could result in unintended air bag
deployment or could render the air bag
inoperative. Either of these two conditions
may result in severe injury. To prevent damage or unintended inflation
of the air bag system, check that the lead-
acid battery is disconnected and the igni-
tion switch has been in “LOCK” position or
the ignition mode has been LOCK (OFF)
for at least 90 seconds before performing
any electrical service work on your
SUZUKI vehicle. Do not touch air bag sys-
tem components or wires. The wires are
wrapped with yellow tape or yellow tubing,
and the couplers are yellow for easy identi-
fication.
Scrapping a vehicle that has an uninflated
air bag can be hazardous. Ask your dealer,
body repair shop or scrap yard for help
with disposal.
Front passenger air bag deactiva-tion system (if equipped)
75RM189
The front passenger’s front air bag must
be deactivated if a child restraint system is
to be installed on the front passenger’s
seat.
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
position or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to ON, “PAS-
SENGER AIRBAG ON” indicator (1) or
“PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” indicator (2)
shows whether the front passenger’s air
bag is activated or deactivated.
(1)
(2)EXAMPLE
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BEFORE DRIVING
75RM4-01E
NOTE:
• If you push and hold the informationswitch (2) to enter the setting mode
when the display (C) shows average fuel
consumption, average speed, driving
time, total idling stop time or total idling
fuel saved, the value will be reset simul-
taneously. If you do not want to reset the
value, push the information switch
quickly to switch the indication of the dis-
play.
• If you turn the ignition switch, press the
engine switch or start to move the vehi-
cle when the display is in the setting
mode, the setting mode will be canceled
automatically.
Distance unit (Odometer / trip meter distance unit setting)You can change the units in which odome-
ter / trip meter / driving range distance is
displayed.
Fuel economy
(Fuel consumption unit setting)
You can change the units that fuel con-
sumption is displayed in.
Language
You can change the language of the infor-
mation display.
Fuel reset
(Average fuel consumption reset setting)
You can change when the value of aver-
age fuel consumption is reset. Temperature (Tempera
ture unit setting)
You can change the units that temperature
is displayed in.
NOTE:
When you change the units that tempera-
ture is displayed in, the automatic heating
and air conditioning system (if equipped)
temperature display units will be changed
automatically.
Clock setting (Adjusting the clock)
• To change the hour indication, push the brightness control switch (4) up or down
repeatedly when the hour indication
appears as reversed color. To change
the hour indication quickly, push and
hold the brightness control switch (4). To
set the hour indication, push the informa-
tion switch (2) and the minute indication
appears as reversed color.
• To change the minute indication, push the brightness control switch (4) up or
down repeatedly when the minute indi-
cation appears as reversed color. To
change the minute indication quickly,
push and hold the brightness control
switch (4). To set the minute indication,
push the information switch (2).
You can also switch the time indication
between 12-hour and 24-hour format. Door lock (Door
unlock setting)
(if equipped)
You can choose either once or twice oper-
ation(s) to unlock all doors (including the
tailgate) by turning the key, or operating
the keyless entry syst em transmitter, key-
less push start system remote controller or
request switch.
If your vehicle is equip ped with the keyless
push start system, you can also turn off or
on the buzzer sound when the door(s)
is(are) locked or unlocked.
Lights (Light setting)
Lane change (Turn signal lights setting)
The turn signal and its indicator can be set
whether they flash three times even if you
return the turn signal control lever immedi-
ately after moving it.
Guide me light setting (Light setting)
(if equipped)
You can change the lighting time of “To
car” function or “To home” function.
Antitheft
(Theft deterrent alarm system setting)
(if equipped)
You can switch the theft deterrent alarm
system from the enabled state to the dis-
abled state, and vice versa.
The state of the theft deterrent alarm sys-
tem is shown on the information display as
follows:
• Mode A: Disabled state
• Mode D: Enabled state
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75RM4-01E
NOTE:
For the theft deterrent alarm system of
other than Australia, Israel, Germany and
Taiwan models, refer to “Theft deterrent
alarm system” in this section.
Oil change
(Oil life monitoring system reset setting)
(if equipped)
The oil life monitoring system must be
reset after changing the engine oil and oil
filter.
IS A/C (ENG A-STOP system setting)
(if equipped)
• When using the automatic heating and air conditioning system (if equipped),
you can select one of the following
engine auto stop settings.
– Standard
– Economy
–Comfort
• When “Economy” is selected, engine
auto stop condition is eased, compared
with “Standard”. Engine auto stop condi-
tion will occur more f requently, the stop
time will be longer, leading to reduction
of fuel consumption.
• When “Comfort” is sel ected, engine auto
stop condition becomes severe, com-
pared with “Standard”. Engine auto stop
condition will occur less frequently, the
stop time will be shorter, leading to more
comfortable cabin condition by air condi-
tioner. TPMS
(Tire pressure monitoring system set-
ting) (if equipped)
• You can check the current tire inflation
pressure on the information display.
• You can set one of the initial values of
tire pressure below that are indicated on
the tire information label.
– Comfort Mode
– Load Mode
Refer to “Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS)” in the “OPERATING YOUR VEHI-
CLE” section for details.
Display item (if equipped)
(Idling stop setting)
You can switch whether the information
display shows the engine stopping time by
the ENG A-STOP system.
(Idling disp setting)
You can switch whether the information
display shows the Eco-driving display
when the ignition switch is turned to
“LOCK” position or the ignition mode is
changed to LOCK (OFF).
(Idling warn setting)
You can switch whether the information
display shows the warning and indicator
messages related on the ENG A-STOP
system.
(Regen disp setting)
You can choose that the deceleration
energy regenerating indicator light comes
on or does not come on. Default (initialization setting)
If you select “YES” and push the informa-
tion switch (2), all settings will be reinitial-
ized.
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75RM4-01E
Vehicle with ENG A-STOP systemWarning and indicator message Master warning
indicator light Sound Cause and remedy
75RM269
Off Off The engine does not s
top automatically by the
ENG A-STOP system, because any of the auto
stop conditions is not met.
Refer to “ENG A-STOP system (engine auto
stop start system)” in the “OPERATING YOUR
VEHICLE” section for details.
75RM270
Off By certain conditions, some kind of sound you will hear
from interior of the vehicle. The engine stalls. Restar
t the engine by turning
the ignition switch or pressing the engine
switch.
Refer to “ENG A-STOP system (engine auto
stop start system)” in the “OPERATING YOUR
VEHICLE” section for details.
75RM271
Off Beep (one time from interior buzzer) The engine will restart soon, because the bat-
tery continues to be disc
harged, some time has
passed since the engin e was stopped automat-
ically, the temperature of the air from the outlets
changes greatly or the defroster is turned on.
Refer to “ENG A-STOP system (engine auto
stop start system)” in the “OPERATING YOUR
VEHICLE” section for details.
Also, the duration time of the ENG A-STOP
system, depending on using the air conditioning
system can be set. Refer to “Setting mode” in
this section.
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BEFORE DRIVING
75RM4-01E
Refer to “Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS)” in the “OPERATING YOUR VEHI-
CLE” section for additional details on the
tire pressure monitoring system. Refer to
“Tires” in the “INSPECTION AND MAIN-
TENANCE” section for information on
maintaining proper tire pressure.
WA R N I N G
The load-carrying capacity of your
tires is reduced at lower inflation
pressures. If your tires are even mod-
erately under-inflated, the load on the
tires may exceed the load-carrying
capacity of the tires, which could lead
to tire failure. The low tire pressure
warning light will not alert you to this
condition, because it only comes on
when one or more of your tires
becomes significan tly under-inflated.
Check and adjust your tire inflation
pressure at least once a month. Refer
to “Tires” in the “INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE” section.
WA R N I N G
Continuing to drive with the low tire
pressure warning light on can lead to
an accident, resulting in severe injury
or death.
If the low tire pressure warning light
comes on and stays on, reduce your
speed and avoid abrupt steering and
braking. Be aware that driving on a
significantly unde r-inflated tire can
cause the tire to overheat and can
lead to tire failure, and may affect
steering control and brake effective-
ness. Stop the vehicle in a safe place
as soon as possible and check your
tires.
• If you have a flat tire, replace it with
the spare tire (if e quipped). Refer to
“Jacking instructions” in the
“EMERGENCY SERVICE” section
for the tire replacement method.
Also refer to “Replacing tires and/
or wheels” for instructions on how
to restore normal operation of the
TPMS after you have had a flat tire. (Continued)
WA R N I N G
(Continued)
• If your vehicle is equipped with a
flat tire repair kit instead of a spare
tire, refer to “Flat tire repair kit (if
equipped)” in the “EMERGENCY
SERVICE” section for instructions
on how to perform an emergency
repair of a flat tire.
• If one or more of your tires is under-inflated, adjust the inflation
pressure of all tires to the recom-
mended inflation pressure as soon
as possible.
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75RM4-01E
Brake system warning light
82K170
Three different types of operations exist
depending on the vehicle’s specification.
• The light comes on briefly when the igni- tion switch is turned to “ON” position or
the engine switch is pressed to change
the ignition mode to ON.
• The light comes on when the parking
brake is engaged with the ignition switch
in “ON” position or the ignition mode is
ON.
• The light comes on under either or 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
reservoir is adequate.
The light also comes on together with the
ABS warning light when the rear brake
force control function (proportioning valve
function) of the ABS system fails. If the brake system warning light comes on
while you are driving the vehicle, it may
mean that there is something wrong with
the vehicle’s brake system.
If this happens:
1) Pull off the road and stop carefully.
2) Test the brakes by carefully starting and
stopping the vehicle on the shoulder of
the road.
3) If you determine that it is safe, drive the
vehicle cautiously at low speed to the
nearest dealer for repairs or tow the
vehicle to the nearest dealer for repairs. NOTE:
Because the brake system is self-adjust-
ing, the fluid level will drop as the brake
pads become worn. Replenishing the
brake fluid reservoir is considered normal
periodic maintenance.
NOTE:
Parking brake reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind
you to release the parking brake if you
start the vehicle without releasing the park-
ing brake. Check that the parking brake is
fully released and the brake system warn-
ing light turns off.
WA R N I N G
Remember that stopping distance
may 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 SUZUKI dealer to inspect the
brake system.
• If the brake system warning light
does not go out after the engine
has been started and the parking
brake has been fully released.
• If the brake system warning light does not come on when the igni-
tion switch is turned to “ON” posi-
tion or the engine switch is pressed
to change the ignition mode to ON.
• If the brake system warning light comes on at any time during vehi-
cle operation.
3-1OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
75RM4-01E
Exhaust gas warning
52D334
Daily inspection checklistBefore driving
60A187S
1) Check that windows, mirrors, lights andreflectors are clean and unobstructed.
2) Visually check the ti res for the following
points:
– the depth of the tread groove
– abnormal wear, cracks and damage
– loose wheel nuts
– existence of foreign material such as
nails, stones, etc.
Refer to “Tires” in the “INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE” section for details.
3) Look for fluid and oil leakage.
WA R N I N G
Avoid breathing exhaust gases.
Exhaust gases contain carbon mon-
oxide, a potentially lethal gas that is
colorless and odorless. Since carbon
monoxide is difficult to detect by
itself, take the following precautions
to help prevent carbon monoxide
from entering your vehicle.
• Do not leave the engine running in
garages or other confined areas. (Continued)
WA R N I N G
(Continued)
• Do not park with the engine run-
ning for a long period of time, even
in an open area. If it is necessary to
sit for a short time in a parked vehi-
cle with the engine running, check
that the air intake selector is set to
FRESH AIR and the blower is at
high speed.
• Avoid operating the vehicle with the tailgate or tr unk open. If it is
necessary to do so, check that the
sunroof (if equipped) and all win-
dows are closed, and the blower is
at high speed with the air intake
selector set to FRESH AIR.
• To allow proper operation of your vehicle’s ventilation system, keep
the air inlet grill in front of the wind-
shield clear of snow, leaves or
other obstructions at all times.
• Keep the exhaust tailpipe area clear
of snow and other material to help
reduce the buildup of exhaust
gases under the vehicle. This is
particularly important when parked
in blizzard conditions.
• Have the exhaust system inspected
periodically for damage and leak-
age. Any damage or leakage
should be repaired immediately.