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Manual transaxle – Provided you have the
keyless push start system remote control-
ler with you, the engine automatically
starts when you press the engine switch to
select this ignition mode after shifting to
“N” (Neutral) and depressing the brake and
clutch pedals.
Auto Gear Shift – Provided you have the
keyless push start system remote control-
ler with you, the engine automatically
starts when you press the engine switch to
select this ignition mode after placing the
gearshift lever in the “N” position and
depressing the brake pedal.
NOTE:
You do not need to keep the engine switch
pressed to start the engine.
NOTE:
The steering lock may not be released if
some load is acting on the steering
wheel. If this happens, turn the steering
wheel to the right or left to relieve it from
the load before you press the engineswitch again to change to the desired
ignition mode.
In the presence of strong radio signals or
noise, you may not be able to change
the ignition mode to “ACC” or “ON” or to
start the engine using the engine switch.
Keyless Push Start System
(if equipped)Provided the keyless push start system
remote controller is within the “interior work-
able area” (refer to the related explanation
in this section), you can use the engine
switch for starting the engine and selecting
an ignition mode (“ACC” or “ON”). In addi-
tion, the following functions can be used: Keyless entry function. Refer to “Keyless
Push Start System Remote Controller” in the
“BEFORE DRIVING” section for details. Locking and unlocking doors using a
request switch. Refer to “Keyless Push
Start System Remote Controller” in the
“BEFORE DRIVING” section for details.
Immobilizer (anti-theft) function. Refer to
“Immobilizer System” in the “BEFORE
DRIVING” section for details.
Engine Switch IlluminationThe engine switch is illuminated (lit) in the
following situations:
When the engine is off and the driver’s
door is open, or for 15 seconds after the
driver’s door is closed. The illumination
will fade out after the 15 seconds past.
When the engine is off and the position
lights are on. The illumination will go out
when the position lights are turned off.
When the engine is on and the position
lights and/or the headlights are on. The
illumination will go out when the head-
lights are turned off.
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NOTE:
To save the battery, the illumination will be
automatically turned off when both of the
following conditions are simultaneously
met:
The headlights and position lights are
turned off.
A period of 15 minutes has elapsed after
opening the driver’s door.
NOTICE
Do not leave the engine switch in the
“ACC” or “ON” mode when the
engine is not running. Avoid using
the radio or other electric accesso-
ries for a long time when the engine
switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” mode
when the engine is not running, oth-
erwise the battery may discharge.
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Selection of Ignition ModesPress the engine switch to select the
“ACC” or “ON” mode as follows when you
use an electric accessory or check the
operation of instruments without running
the engine.
1) Bring the keyless push start system
remote controller with you and sit in the
driver’s seat.
2) Without depressing the clutch pedal,
press the engine switch (1).
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Every time you press the engine switch,
the ignition mode changes as follows.
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If the “PUSH” indicator light blinks and
the ignition modes cannot be selected
Your keyless push start system remote con-
troller may not be sensed as being within the
“interior workable area” (refer to the related
explanation in this section). Try again after
making sure you have the remote controller
with you. If the ignition modes still cannot be
selected, the battery of the remote controller
may be discharged. To be able to select an
ignition mode, you must then use the follow-
ing method:
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1) Without depressing the brake pedal
and the clutch pedal, push the engine
switch (1).
2) Within about 10 seconds during which
the “PUSH” indicator light in the instru-
ment cluster is blinking, touch the
engine switch with the lock switch end
of the remote controller (2) for about 2
seconds.NOTE:
If you still cannot select the ignition
modes, there may be some problem with
the keyless push start system. Contact
an authorized MARUTI SUZUKI dealer
for an inspection of the system.
The immobilizer/keyless push start sys-
tem warning light come on for about 5
seconds while the “PUSH” indicator light
is blinking. Refer to “Warning and Indica-
tor Lights” in the “BEFORE DRIVING”
section for details.
You may customize the system to cause
the interior buzzer to sound once for the
“remote controller out of sensing range”
warning. To incorporate this customiza-
tion, please contact an authorized MAR-
UTI SUZUKI dealer.
If the battery of the remote controller is
about to become completely discharged,
the keyless push start system remote con-
troller battery consumption warning light in
the instrument cluster will come on for a
few seconds when you press the engine
switch to change the ignition mode to
“ON”. Refer to “Warning and Indicator
Lights” in the “BEFORE DRIVING” section
for details. For details on replacing the bat-
tery, refer to the “Keyless Push Start Sys-
tem Remote Controller” in the “BEFORE
DRIVING” section.
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(OFF)
(Audio equipment)
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to start the engine or select the ignition
mode. The “remote controller outside”
warning may not be given at that time.–The remote controller is outside the
vehicle but very close to a door.
–The remote controller is on the instru-
ment panel.Parking Brake Lever
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(1) To set
(2) To release
(3) To release
The parking brake lever is located between
the seats. To set the parking brake, hold
the brake pedal down and pull the parking
brake lever all the way up. To release the
parking brake, hold the brake pedal down,
pull up slightly on the parking brake lever,
push the button on the end of the lever with
your thumb, and lower the lever to its origi-
nal position.
For automatic transaxle vehicles, always
set the parking brake before moving the
gearshift lever to the “P” (PARK) position. Ifyou park on an incline and shift into “P”
before setting the parking brake, the
weight of the vehicle may make it difficult to
shift out of “P” when you are ready to drive
the vehicle.
When preparing to drive the vehicle, move
the gearshift lever out of the “P” position
before releasing the parking brake.
Parking Brake Reminder BuzzerA buzzer sounds intermittently to remind
you to release the parking brake if you
start 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.
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EXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
Never drive your vehicle with the
parking brake on: rear brake effec-
tiveness can be reduced from over-
heating, brake life may be
shortened, or permanent brake
damage may result.
If the parking brake does not hold
the vehicle securely or does not
fully release, have your vehicle
inspected immediately by an autho-
rized MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
WA R N I N G
Always set the parking brake firmly
before leaving your vehicle or it may
move, causing injury or damage.
When parking, make sure the gear-
shift lever is in reverse or first gear.
Remember, even though the
transaxle is in gear, you must set the
parking brake firmly.
WA R N I N G
When parking the vehicle in
extremely cold weather, the following
procedure should be used:
1) Set the parking brake firmly.
2) Manual transaxle - turn off the
engine, then shift into reverse or
first gear.
Auto Gear Shift - shift into reverse
or first gear and check the gear
position indicator in the instru-
ment cluster to make sure that the
transaxle is engaged in 1st or
reverse, then turn off the engine
completely.
Automatic transaxle - shift into
“P” (Park) and turn off the engine.
3) Check the parking brake firmly
again. Get out of the vehicle and
put chocks under the wheels.
4) Release the parking brake.
When you return to your vehicle,
you must remember to first set the
parking brake, then remove the
wheel chocks.
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PedalManual transaxle
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Automatic transaxle/Auto gear shift
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Clutch Pedal (1)(For manual transaxle)
The clutch pedal is used to disengage the
drive to the wheels when starting the
engine, stopping, or shifting the gearshift
lever. Depressing the pedal disengages
the clutch.
Brake Pedal (2)Your MARUTI SUZUKI vehicle is equipped
with front and rear drum brakes. Depress-
ing the brake pedal applies both sets of
brakes.
You may hear occasional brake squeal
when you apply the brakes. This is a nor-
mal condition caused by environmental
factors such as cold, wet, snow, etc.
Accelerator Pedal (3)This pedal controls the speed of the
engine. Depressing the accelerator pedal
increases power output and speed.
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EXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
Do not drive with your foot resting on
the clutch pedal. It could result in
excessive clutch wear, clutch dam-
age, or unexpected loss of engine
braking.
NOTICE
Do not pump the clutch pedal repeat-
edly. It may result in pressure built up
in the clutch circuit and damage to
the clutch system.
WA R N I N G
If brake squeal is excessive and
occurs each time the brakes are
applied, you should have the brakes
checked by your MARUTI SUZUKI
dealer.
WA R N I N G
Do not “ride” the brakes by applying
them continuously or resting your
foot on the pedal. This will result in
overheating of the brakes which
could cause unpredictable braking
action, longer stopping distances, or
permanent brake damage.
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Starting the Engine
(Vehicle without Keyless
Push Start System)Before Starting the Engine
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1) Make sure the parking brake is set fully.
2) Manual transaxle – Shift into “N” (Neu-
tral) and depress the clutch pedal all
the way to the floor. Hold the clutch
pedal while starting the engine.
Automatic transaxle – If the gearshift
lever is not in “P” (Park) position, shift
into “P” (Park). (If you need to re-start
the engine while the vehicle is moving,
shift into “N”.)
Auto Gear Shift – Shift into “N” (Neutral)
and depress the brake pedal. Hold the
brake pedal while starting the engine.NOTE:
Automatic transaxle vehicles have a starter
interlock device which is designed to keep
the starter from operating if the transaxle is
in any of the drive positions.
Starting a Cold and Warm Engine(For Petrol Engine Model)
With your foot off the accelerator pedal,
crank the engine by turning the ignition key
to “START”. Release the key when the
engine starts.
If the engine does not start after 12 sec-
onds of cranking, wait about 15 seconds,
then press down the accelerator pedal to1/3 of its travel and try cranking the engine
again. Release the key and accelerator
pedal when the engine starts.
If the engine still does not start, try holding
the accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor while cranking. This should clear the
engine if it is flooded.
(For Diesel Engine Model)
Cold engine
Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position
and wait until the glow plug indicator goes
out if it comes on. Crank the engine by
turning the ignition key to “START”.
Release the key when the engine starts.
Auto Gear Shift
WA R N I N G
Make sure that the parking brake is
set fully and the transaxle is in Neu-
tral (For manual transaxle & Auto
Gear Shift vehicle or Park for vehi-
cles with an automatic transaxle)
before attempting to start the engine.
NOTICE
Stop turning the starter immedi-
ately after the engine has started or
the starter system can be damaged.
Do not crank the engine for more
than 12 seconds at a time. If the
engine doesn’t start on the first try,
wait about 15 seconds before try-
ing again.
NOTICE
Stop turning the starter immediately
after the engine has started or the
starter system can be damaged. Do not crank the engine for more than
30 seconds at a time. If the engine
doesn’t start on the first try, wait
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Warm engine
Crank the engine by turning the ignition
key to “START”. Release the key when the
engine starts.
Caution when stopping the engine with
turbocharger
When stopping the engine after climbing or
high speed driving, let the engine idle for
about one minute or more (if it is not pro-
hibited) to cool down the turbocharger and
engine oil. This is to prevent the engine oil
from over-deteriorating. Deteriorated
engine oil will damage the bearings of the
turbocharger.
Restarting diesel engine after fuel-
empty stop
If the engine stops and the low fuel warn-
ing light and the malfunction indicator light
come on, use the following procedure:
1) Fill the fuel tank.
2) Hold the ignition key in “ON” position for
5-10 seconds to feed fuel.
3) Perform above engine starting proce-
dure to start the engine.
If the malfunction indicator light still comes
on after the engine started, there may be
some problem with the engine. Ask your
MARUTI SUZUKI dealer to have the
engine inspected.
Starting the Engine
(Vehicle with Keyless Push
Start System)Before Starting the Engine
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1) Make sure the parking brake is set fully.
2) Manual transaxle – Shift to “N” (Neutral)
and fully depress the clutch pedal. Hold
the clutch and brake pedals fully
depressed.
Automatic transaxle – If the gearshift lever
is not in “P” (Park) position, shift into “P”
(Park). (If you need to re-start the engine
while the vehicle is moving, shift into “N”.)
Auto Gear Shift – Shift into “N” (Neutral)
and depress the brake pedal. Hold the
brake pedal while starting the engine.NOTE:
Automatic transaxle vehicles have a starter
interlock device which is designed to keep
the starter from operating if the transaxle is
in any of the drive positions.
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3) The “PUSH” indicator light in the instru-
ment cluster will come on. Push the
engine switch (1). When the engine is
started, the starter motor will automati-
cally stop.
Auto Gear Shift
WA R N I N G
Make sure that the parking brake is
set fully and the transaxle is in Neu-
tral before attempting to start the
engine.
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(For Diesel Engine Model)
Cold engine
Depress the clutch and brake pedals fully
and press the engine switch to crank the
engine. If the glow plug indicator light
comes on, the engine will start automati-
cally after the glow plug indicator light goes
off or 10 seconds past.
Warm engine
Crank the engine by pressing the engine
switch to change the ignition mode to
“START”.
Caution when stopping the engine with
turbocharger
When stopping the engine after climbing or
high speed driving, let the engine idle for
about one minute or more (if it is not pro-
hibited) to cool down the turbocharger and
engine oil. This is to prevent the engine oil
from over-deteriorating. Deteriorated
engine oil will damage the bearings of the
turbocharger.Restarting diesel engine after fuel-
empty stop
If the engine stops and the low fuel warn-
ing light and the malfunction indicator light
come on, use the following procedure:
1) Fill the fuel tank.
2) Press the engine switch to change the
ignition mode to “ON” for 5-10 seconds
to feed fuel.
3) Perform above engine starting proce-
dure to start the engine.
If the malfunction indicator light still comes
on after the engine started, there may be
some problem with the engine. Ask your
MARUTI SUZUKI dealer to have the
engine inspected.
If the “PUSH” indicator light blinks and
the engine cannot be started
Your keyless push start system remote
controller may not be sensed as being
within the “interior workable area”. Try
again after making sure that you have the
remote controller with you. If the engine
still cannot be started, the battery of the
remote controller may be discharged. You
must then use the following method to be
able to start the engine.
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1) Make sure the parking brake is set fully.
2) Shift to “N” (Neutral) and fully depress
the clutch pedal/brake pedal Hold the
clutch and brake pedals fully
depressed.
3) The “PUSH” indicator light in the instru-
ment cluster will come on. Press the
engine switch (1).
4) Within about 10 seconds of blinking of
the “PUSH” indicator light in the instru-
ment cluster, touch the engine switch
with the lock switch end of the remote
controller (2) for about 2 seconds.
NOTE:
If you still cannot start the engine after
several attempts using the above
method, there may be a problem else-
where, such as a low battery. Contact
your MARUTI SUZUKI dealer for inspec-
tion.
NOTICE
Do not crank the engine for more
than 30 seconds at a time.
If the engine doesn’t start on the first
try, wait about 15 seconds before try-
ing again.
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The immobilizer/keyless push start sys-
tem warning light come on for about 5
seconds while the “PUSH” indicator light
is blinking.
You may customize the system to cause
the interior buzzer to sound once for the
“remote controller out of sensing range”
warning. Please contact an authorized
MARUTI SUZUKI dealer for the customi-
zation.
If the battery of the remote controller is
about to be completely discharged, the
keyless push start system remote con-
troller battery consumption warning light
in the instrument cluster will come on for
a few seconds when the ignition mode is
changed to “ON” by pressing the engine
switch. For details on replacing the bat-
tery, refer to the “Keyless Push Start
System Remote Controller” in the
“BEFORE DRIVING” section.Returning the ignition mode to
“LOCK” (OFF)NOTE:
Certain problems like a fault in engine sys-
tem may prevent the engine switch from
going back to the “LOCK” (OFF) mode. If
this happens, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized MARUTI SUZUKI dealer
after doing the following:
Lock the doors using the key to prevent
theft. (The request switches and the key-
less push start system remote controller
cannot be used to lock them.) Disconnect the negative cable from the
battery to prevent discharge.
“LOCK” (OFF) mode reminder buzzer
If the driver’s door is opened without
returning the ignition mode to “LOCK”
(OFF) by pressing the engine switch, a
buzzer sounds to warn you of this state.
If you open the driver’s door after press-
ing the engine switch to change the igni-
tion mode to “ACC”, the interior buzzer
beeps intermittently.
The buzzer will stop sounding if you then
push the engine switch twice, thus bring-
ing it back the ignition mode to “LOCK”
(OFF).
NOTE:
Whenever you leave the vehicle, make
sure you have returned the ignition mode
to “LOCK” (OFF) using the engine switch
and then lock the doors. Without returning
the ignition mode to “LOCK” (OFF), you
cannot use a request switch or keyless
push start system remote controller to lock
the doors.
Steering lock warning buzzer
If the steering lock fails to engage due to a
fault in the system when the ignition mode
is turned to “LOCK” (OFF) by pressing the
engine switch and then any door is opened
or closed, the interior buzzer will warn you
of this condition with repeated short beeps.
If this happens, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
Using the Transmission
Manual Transmission
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Starting off
To start off, push the clutch pedal all the
way to the floor and shift into 1st gear.
After releasing the parking brake, gradually
release the clutch. When you hear a
change in the engine’s sound, slowly press
the accelerator while continuing to gradu-
ally release the clutch.
Gear changing
All forward gears are synchronized, which
provides for quiet, and easy changing.
Always depress the clutch pedal all the
way to the floor before shifting gears. Main-
tain the engine speed, so it does not get
into the red zone of tachometer.EXAMPLE