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BEFORE DRIVINGKeys ......................................................................................... 2-1
Door Locks .............................................................................. 2-2
Central Door Locking System (if equipped) ........................ 2-2
Keyless Push Start System Remote Controller/Keyless
Entry System Transmitter ..................................................... 2-6
Security System (Vehicle With Keyless Entry System) ....... 2-12
Security System
(Vehicle With Keyless Push Start System) ........................... 2-20
Windows .................................................................................. 2-22
Mirrors ..................................................................................... 2-23
Heated Rear Window Switch (if equipped) .......................... 2-24
Front Seats .............................................................................. 2-25
Rear Seats ............................................................................... 2-26
Folding Rear Seat (if equipped) ............................................. 2-27
Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems .............................. 2-28
Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder (if equipped) ........................... 2-32
Supplemental Restraint System (air bags)
(if equipped) ............................................................................ 2-38
Instrument Cluster ................................................................. 2-44
Warning and Indicator Lights ................................................ 2-46
Speedometer ........................................................................... 2-51
Tachometer (if equipped) ...................................................... 2-51
Fuel Gauge .............................................................................. 2-51
Temperature Gauge ............................................................... 2-52
Brightness Control ................................................................. 2-52
Information Display ................................................................ 2-53
Lighting Control Lever ........................................................... 2-60
Headlight Leveling Switch ..................................................... 2-61
Turn Signal Control Lever ..................................................... 2-61
Hazard Warning Switch ......................................................... 2-62
Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever ................................... 2-62
Tilt Steering Lock Lever ......................................................... 2-64
Horn ........................................................................................ 2-64
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To remove the key from the remote control-
ler, push the button (A) in the direction of
the arrow and pull the key out from the
remote controller.
Request switch warning buzzer
This exterior buzzer beeps for about 2 sec-
onds in the following conditions to warn
you that the request switch is not working:
• The request switch is pressed after all
doors are closed with the ignition mode
changed to “ACC” or “ON” by pressing
the engine switch.
• The request switch is pressed in any of
the following conditions after changing
the ignition mode to “LOCK” (OFF) by
pressing the engine switch.
– The remote controller is left inside the
vehicle.
– Any door is open.Press the request switch again after doing
the following:
With the ignition mode changed to “LOCK”
(OFF) by pressing the engine switch, bring
out the remote controller if it is inside the
vehicle and check that all doors are com-
pletely closed.
Reminder function
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If the remote controller is not in the vehicle
under the following conditions, the buzzer
sounds intermittently for about 2 seconds
and the immobilizer/keyless push start sys-
tem warning light on the instrument cluster
blinks:
When one or more doors are opened and
all of the doors are later closed with the
ignition mode is other than “LOCK”.The indicator light will turn off within sev-
eral seconds after the remote controller is
returned to an area of the vehicle other
than the luggage compartment.
If the remote controller is left in the vehicle
and you lock the driver’s door or front pas-
senger’s door or tailgate as described
below, the door will be automatically
unlocked.
• If you open the driver’s door and lock the
door by turning the lock knob forward or
pushing the power door locking switch,
the driver’s door will be automatically
unlocked.
• If you open the front passenger’s door
and lock the door by turning the lock
knob forward or pushing the power door
locking switch, the front passenger’s
door will be automatically unlocked.
If you close the trunk lid/tailgate with the
remote controller left in the trunk with all
the doors locked, the trunk/tailgate will be
automatically unlatched.
NOTE:
• The reminder will not operate when the
remote controller is on the instrument
panel, in the glove box, in a storage
compartment, in the sun visor or on the
floor etc.
• Be sure that the driver always carries the
remote controller.
• Do not leave the remote controller in the
vehicle when leaving the vehicle.
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EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
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NOTE:
The word “CENTER” is molded on the
buckle and latch plate of the center lap
belt. The buckles are designed so a latch
plate can not be inserted into the wrong
buckle.
Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder
(if equipped)
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When the driver does not buckle his or her
seat belt, the driver’s seat belt reminder
light in the instrument cluster will come on
or blink and a buzzer (if equipped) will
sound as a reminder to the driver to buckle
his or her seat belt. For more details, refer
to the explanation below.
If the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled
when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position or the engine switch is
pressed to change the ignition mode to
“ON”. The reminder works as follows:1) The driver’s seat belt reminder light will
come on.
2) After the vehicle’s speed has reached
about 15 km/h, the driver’s seat belt
reminder light will blink and a buzzer
(if equipped) will sound for about 95
seconds.
3) After step 2) has finished, the reminder
light will remain on until the driver’s seat
belt is buckled.
If the driver has buckled his or her seat belt
and later unbuckles the seat belt, the
reminder system will be activated from
step 1) or step 2) according to the vehicle’s
speed. When the vehicle’s speed is below
about 15 km/h, the reminder will start from
step 1). When the vehicle’s speed is above
about 15 km/h, the reminder will start from
step 2).
The reminder will be automatically can-
celed when the driver’s seat belt is buckled
or the ignition switch is turned off, or the
engine switch is pressed to change the
ignition mode to “LOCK” (OFF).
Shoulder Anchor Height Adjuster
(if equipped)
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Adjust the shoulder anchor height so that
the shoulder belt rides on the center of the
outboard shoulder. To upward, slide the
anchor up by pushing through the Sash
guide. To downward, slide the anchor
down while pulling the lock knob out. After
adjustment, make sure that the anchor is
securely locked.
EXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
It is absolutely essential that the
driver and passengers wear their seat
belts at all times. Persons who are
not wearing seat belts have a much
greater risk of injury if an accident
occurs. Make a regular habit of buck-
ling your seat belt before putting the
key in the ignition.
WA R N I N G
Be sure that the shoulder belt is posi-
tioned on the center of the outside
shoulder. The belt should be away
from your face and neck, but not fall-
ing off your shoulder. Misadjustment
of the belt could reduce the effective-
ness of the safety belt in a crash.
EXAMPLE
Sash guide
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Read this section and the “Supplemental
Restraint System (air bags)” section to
learn more about the pretensioner system.
The seat belt pretensioner system works
with the SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (Air Bags). The crash sensors
and the electronic controller of the air bag
system also control the seat belt preten-
sioners. When the air bags are triggered,
the pretensioner are also triggered. For
precautions and general information
including servicing the pretensioner sys-
tem, refer to the “Supplemental Restraint
System (air bags)” section in addition to
this “Seat Belt Pretensioner System” sec-
tion, and follow all those precautions.
The pretensioner is located in each front
seat belt retractor. The pretensioner tight-
ens the seat belt so the belt fits the occu-
pant’s body more snugly in the event of a
frontal crash. The retractors will remain
locked after the pretensioners are acti-
vated. Upon activation, some noise will
occur and some smoke may be released.
These conditions are not harmful and do
not indicate a fire in the vehicle.
The driver and all passengers must be
properly restrained by wearing seat belts
at all times, whether or not a pretensioner
is equipped at their seating position, to
minimize the risk of severe injury or death
in the event of a crash. Sit fully back in the seat; sit up straight; do
not lean forward or sideways. Adjust the
belt so the lap portion of the belt is worn
low across the pelvis, not across the waist.
Please refer to the “Seat Adjustment” sec-
tion and the instructions and precautions
about the seat belts in this “Seat Belts and
Child Restraint Systems” section for details
on proper seat and seat belt adjustments.
Please note that the pretensioners along
with the air bags will activate in severe
frontal collisions. They are not designed to
activate in rear impacts, side impacts, roll-
overs, or minor frontal collisions. The pre-
tensioners can be activated only once. If
the pretensioners are activated (that is, if
the air bags are activated), have the pre-
tensioner system serviced by an autho-
rized MARUTI SUZUKI dealer as soon as
possible.
If the “AIR BAG” light on the instrument
cluster 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 pretensioner
system or the air bag system may not work
properly. Have both systems inspected by
an authorized MARUTI SUZUKI dealer as
soon as possible.
Service on or around the pretensioner sys-
tem components or wiring must be per-formed only by an authorized MARUTI
SUZUKI dealer who is specially trained.
Improper service could result in unin-
tended activation of pretensioners or could
render the pretensioner inoperative. Either
of these two conditions may result in per-
sonal injury.
To prevent damage or unintended activa-
tion of the pretensioners, be sure the bat-
tery is disconnected and the ignition switch
has been in the “LOCK” position or the
ignition mode has been “LOCK” (OFF) for
at least 90 seconds before performing any
electrical service work on your MARUTI
SUZUKI.
Do not touch pretensioner system compo-
nents or wiring. The wires are wrapped
with yellow tape or yellow tubing, and the
couplers are yellow. When scrapping your
MARUTI SUZUKI, ask your MARUTI
SUZUKI dealer, body repair shop, or scrap
yard for assistance.
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“AIR BAG” light (If equipped)
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If the “AIR BAG” light on the instrument
cluster does not blink or come on when the
ignition switch is first turned to the “ON”
position, or the ignition mode is first
changed to “ON” or the “AIR BAG” light
stays on, or comes on while driving, the air
bag system (or the seat belt pretensioner
system) may not work properly. Have the
air bag system inspected by an authorized
MARUTI SUZUKI dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
Front Air Bags
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Front air bags are designed to inflate in
severe frontal collisions when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position or the ignition
mode is “ON”.
Front air bags are not designed to inflate in
rear impacts, side impacts, rollovers or
minor frontal collisions, since they would
offer no protection in those types of acci-
dents. Remember, since an air bag
deploys only one time during an accident,
seat belts are needed to restrain occu-
pants from further movements during the
accident.
Therefore, an air bag is NOT a substitute
for seat belts. To maximize your protection,
ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT BELTS. Be
aware that no system can prevent all pos-
sible injuries that may occur in an accident.
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The driver’s front air bag is located behind
the center pad of the steering wheel and
the front passenger’s front air bag is
located behind the passenger’s side of the
dashboard. The words “SRS AIRBAG” aremolded into the air bag covers to identity
the location of the air bags.
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Please refer to the “Seat Belts and Child
Restraint Systems” section in this section
for details on securing your child.
EXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
Do not install a rear-facing child
restraint in the front passenger’s
seat. If the passenger’s front air bag
inflates, a child in a rear-facing child
restraint could be killed or severely
injured. The back of a rear-facing
child restraint would be too close to
the inflating air bag.
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Air bag symbol (if equipped) meaning
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You may find this label on the sun visor.
How the System Works
In a frontal collision, the crash sensors will
detect rapid deceleration, and if the con-
troller judges that the deceleration rep-
resents a severe frontal crash, the
controller will trigger the inflators. The infla-
tors inflate the appropriate air bags with
nitrogen or argon gas. The inflated air bags
provide a cushion for your head and upper
body. The air bag inflates and deflates so
quickly that you may not even realize that it
has activated. The air bag will neither hin-
der your view nor make it harder to exit the
vehicle.
Air bags must inflate quickly and forcefully
in order to reduce the chance of serious or
fatal injuries. However, an unavoidable
consequence of the quick inflation is that
the air bag may irritate bare skin, such as
the facial area against a front air bag. Also,
upon inflation, a loud noise will occur and
some powder and smoke will be released.
These conditions are not harmful and do
not indicate a fire in the vehicle. Be aware,
however, that some air bag components
may be hot for a while after inflation.
A seat belt helps keep you in the proper
position for maximum protection when an
air bag inflates. Adjust your seat as far
back as possible while still maintaining
control of the vehicle. Sit fully back in your
seat; sit up straight; do not lean over the
steering wheel or dashboard. Front occu-
pants should not lean on or sleep against
the door. Please refer to the “Seat Adjust-
ment” section and the “Seat Belts andChild Restraint Systems” in this section for
details on proper seat and seat belt adjust-
ments.
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WARNING
NEVER use a rearward facing child
restraint on a seat protected by an
ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH
or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD
can occur.
WARNING
If the AIR BAG light in the instrument
cluster ever comes on and stays on,
it means that something may be
wrong with the air bag system. If this
ever happens, have the vehicle ser-
viced immediately, because the air
bags may not offer the protection for
which they were designed.
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Instrument Cluster (without Tachometer)
1. Speedometer
2. Fuel gauge
3. Temperature gauge
4. Information display
5. Trip meter selector knob
6. Indicator selector knob
7. Warning and indicator lights
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Instrument Cluster (with Tachometer)
1. Speedometer
2. Tachometer
3. Fuel gauge
4. Temperature gauge
5. Information display
6. Trip meter selector knob
7. Indicator selector knob
8. Warning and indicator lights
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