2017 SUZUKI SWIFT Notice

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NOTE:
• The defogger will work only when the
engine is running.
• The defogger will automatically turn off
after the defogger remains on for 15 min-
utes to prevent discharging of the bat-
tery.
Front Seats
Seat AdjustmentAdjusting Seat Position
74LHT0208
The adjustment lever for each front seat is
located under the front of the seat. To
adjust the seat position, pull up on the
adjustment lever and slide the seat forward
or rearward.
After adjustment, try to move the seat for-
ward and rearward to ensure that it is
securely latched.
Seat Height Adjuster (if equipped)
74LHT0209
If the driver’s seat is equipped with a seat
height adjuster lever on the outboard side
of the seat, raise or lower the seat by pull-
ing up or down the adjuster lever.
Adjusting Seatbacks
74LHT0210
To adjust the seatback angle of front seats,
pull up the lever on the outboard side of
the seat, move the seatback to the desired
position, and release the lever to lock the
seatback in place.
WA R N I N G
Never attempt to adjust the driver’s
seat or seatback while driving. The
seat or seatback could move unex-
pectedly, causing loss of control.
Make sure that the driver’s seat and
seatback are properly adjusted
before you start driving.
WA R N I N G
To avoid excessive seat belt slack,
which reduces the effectiveness of
the seat belts as a safety device,
make sure that the seats are adjusted
before the seat belts are fastened.
NOTICE
Do not rest your feet on the seat
adjustment lever or push it down.
This may affect the performance of
the seat adjusters.
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
All seatbacks should always be in an
upright position when driving, or seat
belt effectiveness may be reduced.
Seat belts are designed to offer maxi-
mum protection when seatbacks are
in the upright position.
EXAMPLE
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Folding Rear Seat (If equipped)The rear seat(s) of your vehicle can be
folded forward to provide additional cargo
space.
To fold the rear seat (s) forward:
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1) Hook the webbing of the outboard lap-
shoulder belts in the belt hangers.
2) Lower the adjustable head restraint fully.3) Store the center buckle in the seat(s)
back slit.
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4) Pull up the both release straps on the
top of seat(s), and fold the seatback(s)
forward.To return the seat to the normal position,
follow the procedure below.
NOTICE
• When you move a seatback(s),
make sure the belt webbing is
hooked in the seat belt hangers so
the seat belts are not caught by the
seatback(s), seat hinge, or seat
latch. This helps prevent damage to
the belt system.
• Make sure the belt webbing is not
twisted.
EXAMPLE
NOTICE
After folding the rear seatback(s) for-
ward, do not allow any foreign mate-
rial to enter the lock opening. This
may cause damage to the inside of
the lock and prevent the seatback(s)
from being locked securely.
WA R N I N G
If you need to carry cargo in the pas-
senger compartment with the rear
seatback(s) folded forward, be sure to
secure the cargo or it may be thrown
about, causing injury. Never pile cargo
higher than the seatback(s).
EXAMPLECAUTION
• When returning the rear seat-
back(s) to the normal position, do
not allow any foreign material to
enter the lock opening. This may
prevent the seatback(s) from being
locked securely.
NOTICE
• When returning the rear seat-
back(s) to the normal position,
make sure that there is nothing
around the striker. Any foreign
materials prevent the seatback(s)
from being locked securely.
• When you move a seatback(s),
make sure the belt webbing is
hooked in the seat belt hangers so
the seat belts are not caught by the
seatback(s), seat hinge, or seat
latch. This helps prevent damage to
the belt system.
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Raise the seatback(s) until it locks into
place.
After returning the seat(s), try moving the
seatback(s) to make sure they are securely
latched.
Seat Belts and Child Restraint
Systems
65D231S
CAUTION
Do not put your hand into the rear
seatback(s) lock opening, or your fin-
ger may get caught and be injured.
EXAMPLENOTICE
• When returning the rear seat-
back(s) to the normal position, do
not allow any foreign material to
enter the lock opening. This may
prevent the seatback(s) from being
locked securely.
• When returning the rear seat-
back(s) to the normal position, be
sure to handle it carefully by hand
to avoid any damage to the lock
itself. Do not push it by using some
material or by applying excessive
force.
• As the lock is designed exclusively
for securing the rear seatback(s),
do not use it for any other purpose.
Incorrect use of it may cause dam-
age to the inside of the lock and
prevent the seatback(s) from being
locked securely.
WA R N I N G
Wear Your Seat Belts at All Times.
WA R N I N G
An air bag supplements, or adds to,
the frontal crash protection offered
by seat belts. The driver and all pas-
sengers must be properly restrained
by wearing seat belts at all times,
whether or not an air bag is mounted
at their seating position, to minimize
the risk of severe injury or death in
the event of a crash.
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Seat Belt Hanger (if equipped)
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Seat Belt Inspection
65D209S
Periodically inspect the seat belts to make
sure they work properly and are not dam-
aged. Check the webbing, buckles, latch
plates, retractors, anchorages, and guide
loops. Replace any seat belts which do not
work properly or are damaged.
Child Restraint Systems
60G332S
Infant restraint - rear seat only
80JC007
NOTICE
When you move a seatback, make
sure the belt webbing is hooked in
the seat belt hangers so the seat belts
are not caught by the seatback, seat
hinge, or seat latch. This helps pre-
vent damage to the belt system.
EXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
Be sure to inspect all seat belt
assemblies after any collision. Any
seat belt assembly which was in use
during a collision (other than a very
minor one) should be replaced, even
if damage to the assembly is not
obvious. Any seat belt assembly
which was not in use during a colli-
sion should be replaced if it does not
function properly, it is damaged in
any way or the seat belt pretension-
ers were activated (that is, if the front
air bags were activated).
EXAMPLE

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Installation with Lap-Shoulder Seat
Belts
ELR type belt
65D233
Install your child restraint system accord-
ing to the instructions provided by the child
restraint system manufacturer.
Make sure that the seat belt is securely
latched.
Try to move the child restraint system in all
directions to make sure it is securely
installed.
Seat Belt Pretensioner System
(if equipped)
63J269
To determine if your vehicle is equipped
with a seat belt pretensioner system at the
front seating positions, check the label on
the front seat belt at the bottom part. If the
letters “p” and/or “PRE” appear as illus-
trated, your vehicle is equipped with the
seat belt pretensioner system. You can use
the pretensioner seat belts in the same
manner as ordinary seat belts.
WA R N I N G
Children could be endangered in a
crash if their child restraint systems
are not properly secured in the vehi-
cle. Be sure to secure the child in the
restraint system according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
NOTICE
Before installing a child restraint sys-
tem in the rear seat, raise the head
restraint (if equipped) to the most
upper position.
WA R N I N G
This section of the owner’s manual
describes your MARUTI SUZUKI’s
SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER SYS-
TEM. Please read and follow ALL
these instructions carefully to mini-
mize your risk of severe injury or
death.
and/or
Label
EXAMPLE

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Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light (if equipped)
65D529
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position or the engine switch is
pressed to change the ignition mode to
“ON”, the light comes on briefly so you can
check that the light is working.
If the light stays on, or comes on when
driving, 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” or
change the ignition mode to “LOCK”
(OFF) by pressing the engine switch
and then 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, there is something
wrong in the system.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 control
function (proportioning valve function) and
there may be something wrong with both
the rear brake force control function and
anti-lock function of the ABS system.
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 sys-
tem that does not have this ABS system.
Oil Pressure Light
50G051
This light comes on when the ignition switch
is turned to the “ON” position or the engine
switch is pressed to change the ignition
mode to “ON”, and goes out when the
engine is started. The light will come on and
remain on if there is insufficient oil pressure.
If the light comes on when driving, pull off
the road as soon as you can and stop the
engine.
Check the oil level and add oil if necessary.
If there is enough oil, the lubrication sys-
tem should be inspected by your MARUTI
SUZUKI dealer before you drive the vehi-
cle again.
Charging Light
50G052
This light comes on when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position or the
engine switch is pressed to change the
ignition mode to “ON”, and goes out when
the engine is started. The light will come
on and remain on if there is something
wrong with the battery charging system. If
the light comes on when the engine is run-
ning, the charging system should be
inspected immediately by your MARUTI
SUZUKI dealer.
NOTICE
• If you operate the engine with this
light on, severe engine damage can
result.
• Do not rely on the oil pressure light
to indicate the need to add oil. Be
sure to periodically check the
engine oil level.

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Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light
60G049
When the driver doesn’t buckle his or her
seat belt, this light will come on and/or
blink.
For details about the seat belt reminder,
refer to “Seat Belts and Child Restraint
Systems” in this section.
“AIR BAG” Light (if equipped)
63J030
This light blinks or comes on for several sec-
onds when the ignition switch is turned to
the “ON” position or the engine switch is
pressed to change the ignition mode to “ON”
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 or the seat
belt pretensioner system (if equipped).
Malfunction Indicator Light
65D530
Your vehicle has a computer-controlled
emission control system. A malfunction
indicator 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 the
“ON” position or the engine switch is
pressed to change the ignition mode to
“ON” to let you know the light is working
and goes out when the engine is started. If the malfunction indicator light comes on
or blinks when the engine is running, there
is a damage in the emission control sys-
tem.
Take the vehicle to your MARUTI SUZUKI
dealer to have the damage fixed.
Transaxle Warning Light
(if equipped)
80J219
This light comes on for several seconds
when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position or the engine switch is
pressed to change the ignition mode to
“ON” so you can check the light is working.
If this light comes on when the engine is
running, there is a problem with the
transaxle system. Ask your MARUTI
WA R N I N G
If the “AIR BAG” light does not blink
or come on briefly when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position
or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to “ON”,
stays on for more than 10 seconds,
or comes on while driving, the air bag
system or the seat belt pretensioner
system (if equipped) may not work
properly. Have both systems
inspected by an authorized MARUTI
SUZUKI dealer.
NOTICE
Continuing to drive the vehicle when
the malfunction indicator light is on
or blinking can cause permanent
damage to the vehicle’s emission
control system, and can affect fuel
economy and driveability.

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Ignition “ON” Indicator Light
(if equipped)
82K098
This light comes on when the ignition
mode is “ON” with the engine off.
Speedometer
68LM223
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed
in km/h.
Tachometer (if equipped)
68LM224
The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute.
NOTE:
Maximum engine speed is limited at
approximately 5000 revolutions per minute
by the fuel cut control when you press the
accelerator pedal while the gearshift is in
“N” (Neutral).
Fuel Gauge
74LHT0220
When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position or the ignition mode is “ON”, this
gauge gives an approximate indication of
the amount of fuel in the fuel tank. “F”
stands for full and “E” stands for empty.
If the indicator gets off the graduation of
“E” (not character “E”), refill the tank as
soon as possible.
NOTE:
The indicator moves a little depending on
road conditions (for example, slope or
curve) and driving conditions because of
fuel moving in the tank.
If the low fuel warning light (1) comes on,
fill the fuel tank immediately.
EXAMPLE
NOTICE
Never drive the vehicle with the
engine revving in the red zone or
severe engine damage can result.
Keep the engine speed below the red
zone even when downshifting to a
lower gear position.
Refer to “Downshifting maximum
allowable speeds” in the “OPERAT-
ING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
EXAMPLE
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