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BEFORE DRIVING
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WA R N I N G
• Never allow persons to ride in the
cargo area of a vehicle. In the event
of an accident, there is a much
greater risk of injury for persons
who are not riding in a seat with
their seat belt securely fastened.
• Seat belts should always be
adjusted as follows:
– the lap portion of the belt should
be worn low across the pelvis,
not across the waist.
– the shoulder straps should be
worn on the outside shoulder
only, and never under the arm.
– the shoulder straps should be
away from your face and neck,
but not falling off your shoulder.
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Above the pelvis
WA R N I N G
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• Seat belts should never be worn
with the straps twisted and should
be adjusted as tightly as is com-
fortable to provide the protection
for which they have been designed.
A slack belt will provide less pro-
tection than one which is snug.
• Make sure that each seat belt
buckle is inserted into the proper
buckle catch. It is possible to cross
the buckles in the rear seat.
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Across the pelvis
WA R N I N G
(Continued)
• Pregnant women should use seat
belts, although specific recommen-
dations about driving should be
made by the woman’s medical advi-
sor. Remember that the lap portion
of the belt should be worn as low
as possible across the hips, as
shown in the diagram.
• Do not wear your seat belt over
hard or breakable objects in your
pockets or on your clothing. If an
accident occurs, objects such as
glasses, pens, etc. under the seat
belt can cause injury.
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as low as possible
across the hips
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4-1DRIVING TIPS
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Running-inCatalytic Converter
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The purpose of the catalytic converter is to
minimize the amount of harmful pollutants
in your vehicle’s exhaust. Use of leaded
fuel in vehicles equipped with catalytic
converters is prohibited, because lead
deactivates the pollutant-reducing compo-
nents of the catalyst system.
The converter is designed to last the life of
the vehicle under normal usage and when
unleaded fuel is used. No special mainte-
nance is required on the converter. How-
ever, it is very important to keep the engine
properly tuned. Engine misfiring, which can
result from an improperly tuned engine,
may cause overheating of the catalyst.
This may result in permanent heat damage
to the catalyst and other vehicle compo-
nents.
WA R N I N G
WEAR YOUR SEAT BELTS AT ALL
TIMES. Even though air bags are
equipped at the front seating posi-
tions, the driver and all passengers
should be properly restrained at all
times, using the seat belts pro-
vided. Refer to the “Seat Belts and
Child Restraint Systems” section
for instructions on proper use of
the seat belts.
Never drive while under the influ-
ence of alcohol or other drugs.
Alcohol and drugs can seriously
impair your ability to drive safely,
greatly increasing the risk of injury
to yourself and others. You should
also avoid driving when you are
tired, sick, irritated, or under
stress.EXAMPLE
NOTICE
The future performance and reliabil-
ity of the engine depends on the care
and restraint exercised during its
early life. It is especially important to
observe the following precautions
during the initial 960 km of vehicle
operation.
After starting, do not race theengine. Warm it up gradually.
Avoid prolonged vehicle operation at a constant speed. Moving parts
will break in better if you vary your
speed.
Start off from a stop slowly. Avoid
full throttle starts.
Avoid hard braking, especially during the first 320 km of driving.
Do not drive slowly with the trans- axle in a high gear.
Drive the vehicle at moderate
engine speeds.
Do not tow a trailer.
EXAMPLE
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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Bottle holder
Front
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Rear
68LM542
You should hold a bottle with a cap in the
holder.
Front Seat Back Pocket
(if equipped)
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This pocket is provided for holding light
and soft things such as gloves, newspa-
pers or magazines.
Floor Mats (if equipped)
74LHT0534
To prevent the driver’s side floor mat from
sliding forward and possibly interfering with
the operation of the pedals, genuine
MARUTI SUZUKI floor mats are recom-
mended.
Whenever you put the driver’s side floor
mat back in the vehicle after it has been
removed, be sure to hook the floor mat
grommets to the fasteners and position the
floor mat properly in the footwell.
When you replace the floor mats in your
vehicle with a different type such as all-
weather floor mats, we highly recommend
using genuine MARUTI SUZUKI floor mats
for proper fitting.
CAUTION
Do not use the cup holder to hold
cups containing hot liquids, or sharp-
edged, hard or breakable objects.
Objects in the cup holder may be
thrown about during a sudden stop
or impact, and could cause personal
injury.EXAMPLEEXAMPLE
CAUTION
Do not put hard or breakable objects
in the pocket. If an accident occurs,
objects such as bottles, cans, etc.
can injure the occupants in the rear
seat.EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
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Shopping Hook (if equipped)The shopping hooks are located on the
both sides of the luggage compartment.
You can hang the shopping bag or other
suitable objects on the hook.
This hook is not designed for large or
heavy items.Rear
74LHT0524
Luggage Area Cover (if equipped)
74LHT0525
Luggage or other cargo placed in the lug-
gage area is hidden from view by a lug-
gage area cover.
Frame Hooks Front
63J117
The towing hook (1) is provided on the
front of the vehicle for use in emergency
situations only.
To install the hook (1), follow the procedure
below.
WA R N I N G
Failure to take the following precau-
tions may result in the driver’s side
floor mat interfering with the pedals
and causing a loss of vehicle control
or an accident.
Make sure that the floor mat grom-
mets are hooked to the fasteners.
Never place additional floor mats
on top of the existing floor mats.
NOTICE
To avoid breaking the hook, do not
hang items heavier than following
weight.
Shopping hook: 2 kg (4.4 Ibs)
EXAMPLEEXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
Do not carry items on top of the lug-
gage area cover, even if they are
small and light. Objects on top of the
cover could be thrown about in an
accident, causing injury, or could
obstruct the driver’s rear view.
NOTICE
To avoid damaging the luggage area
cover:
Do not push down on it or lean on it
Handle it carefully when installing
or removing.
(1)
EXAMPLE
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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2) Close the tailgate. Remove a high-
mounted stop light housing (2) from the
tailgate.
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3) Remove the each bulb.
4) Replace the bulbs.
To install a high-mounted stop light
housing in the reverse order of removal.Swift Dzire
Wiper Blades
54G129
If the wiper blades become brittle or dam-
aged, or make streaks when wiping,
replace the wiper blades.
To install new wiper blades, follow the pro-
cedures below.NOTE:
Some wiper blades may be different from
the ones described here depending on
vehicle specifications. If so, consult your
MARUTI SUZUKI dealer for proper
replacement method.
For windshield wipers:
70G119
1) Hold the wiper arm away from the win-
dow.
NOTE:
When raising both of the front wiper arms,
pull the driver’s side wiper arm up first.
When returning the wiper arms, lower the
passenger’s side wiper arm first. Other-
wise, the wiper arms may interfere with
each other.
(2)
NOTICE
To avoid scratching or breaking the
window, do not let the wiper arm
strike the window while replacing the
wiper blade.
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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NOTE:
Do not flex the wiper blade frame end more
than necessary. If you do, it can break off.
54G135
(1) Retainer
4) If the new blade is provided without the
two metal retainers, move them from
the old blade to the new one.
5) Install the new blade in the reverse
order of removal.
Make sure the blade is properly
retained by all the hooks.
6) Reinstall wiper frame to arm in the
reverse order of removal.Windshield Washer Fluid
80JM078
Check that there is washer fluid in the tank.
Refill it if necessary. Use a good quality
windshield washer fluid, diluted with water
as necessary.Air Conditioning SystemIf you do not use the air conditioner for a
long period, such as during winter, it may
not give the best performance when you
start using it again. To help maintain opti-
mum performance and durability of your air
conditioner, it needs to be run periodically.
Operate the air conditioner at least once a
month for one minute with the engine
idling. This circulates the refrigerant and oil
and helps protect the internal components.
Replacement of the Air Conditioner
Filter (if equipped)Since special procedures are required, we
recommend you take your vehicle to your
MARUTI SUZUKI dealer for the air condi-
tioner filter replacement.
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1) To approach the air conditioner filter,
press inward on both side of the grove
box and remove it.
EXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
Do not use “anti-freeze” solution in
the windshield washer reservoir. This
can severely impair visibility when
sprayed on the windshield, and also
damage your vehicle’s paint.
NOTICE
Damage may result if the washer
motor is operated with no fluid in the
washer tank.
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EMERGENCY SERVICE
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For Diesel
65D350D
Warning Triangle
MHO-07-001
In case of vehicle break-down or during
emergency stopping, where, your vehicle
could become a potential traffic hazard,
keep the warning triangle, provided with
your vehicle, on the road free from any
obstacles behind your vehicle so as to
warn the approaching traffic, at an approxi-
mate distance of 50-100 m. The reflecting
side of the triangle should face the on com-
ing traffic. Please activate the hazard
warning lamps before alighting the vehicle
to keep the warning triangle.
MHO-07-014
Remove the warning triangle carefully
from the cover as shown by arrow 1.
Open both the reflector arms as shown
by arrow and lock the arms with each
other with the clip provided in the right
arm. Open the bottom stand in counter
clock-wise direction as shown by arrow
3. Position the warning triangle behind
the vehicle on a plain surface.
Reverse the removal procedure for keep-
ing inside the cover.
MHO-07-014
WA R N I N G
It is hazardous to remove the radia-
tor cap (or degassing tank cap for a
diesel engine) when the water tem-
perature is high, because scalding
fluid and steam may be blown out
under pressure. The cap should
only be taken off when the coolant
temperature has lowered.
To help prevent personal injury,
keep hands, tools and clothing
away from the engine cooling fan
and air-conditioner fan (if
equipped). These electric fans can
automatically turn on without warn-
ing.
EXAMPLE