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BEFORE DRIVINGKeys ...................................................................................... 2-1
Door Locks .......................................................................... 2-2
Keyless Entry System Transmitte r (if equipped) ............. 2-5
Security System (if equipped) ............................................ 2-7
Windows .............................................................................. 2-10
Mirrors .................................................................................. 2-11
Front Seats .......................................................................... 2-13
Rear Seats ............................................................................ 2-13
Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems ........................... 2-15
Supplemental Restraint System (air bags)
(if equipped) ......................................................................... 2-23
Instrument Cluster .............................................................. 2-28
Speedometer ....................................................................... 2-29
Tachometer (if equipped) ................................................... 2-29
Brightness Control .............................................................. 2-29
Information Display ............................................................. 2-30
Fuel Gauge ........................................................................... 2-31
Warning and Indicator Lights ............................................ 2-37
Lighting Control Lever ........................................................ 2-42
Front Fog Light Switch (if equipped) ................................ 2-43
Headlight Leveling Switch .................................................. 2-43
Turn Signal Control Lever .................................................. 2-44
Hazard Warning Switch ...................................................... 2-45
Windshield Wiper and Washer L ever ................................ 2-45
Tilt Steering Lock Lever (if equipped) ............................... 2-47
Horn ...................................................................................... 2-47
Heated Rear Window Switch (if equipped) ....................... 2-47
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Ta i l g a t e
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(1) Driver’s door lock (2) Tailgate lock (3) Tailgate handle
If your vehicle is equipped with the cen-tral door locking system, you can lock orunlock the tailgate by using the key in the driver’s door lock (1).
If your vehicle is not equipped with thecentral door locking system, you can lock or unlock the tailgate by using thekey in the tailgate lock (2).
To open the tailgate, pull up the tailgatehandle (3) and lift the tailgate.
If you cannot unlatch the tailgate by pulling up the tailgate handle (3) due to a dis- charged battery or malfunction, follow the procedures below to unlatch the tailgatefrom inside the vehicle. 1) Remove the luggage compartmentcover (if equipped) and fold the rear seat forward for easier access. Refer to “Folding Rear Seats” section for details on how to fold the rear seat forward.
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2) Remove the trim (5) of the tailgate. Push center of the clips (4) and pullthem out. Then, remove the trim (5).
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3) To unlock the tailgate lock, pull the lockplate (6) up. To open the tailgate, pushthe emergency lever (7) sideways. Thetailgate will be latched again by simply closing the tailgate.
If the tailgate cannot be unlatched by pull-ing up the tailgate handle (3), have the vehicle inspected by your MARUTISUZUKI dealer.
WA R N I N G
Always make sure that the tailgate is closed and latched securely. Com- pletely closing the tailgate helps pre-vent occupants from being thrown from the vehicle in the event of an accident. Completely closing it alsohelps keep exhaust gases from enter- ing the vehicle.
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EXAMPLE
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CAUTION
Make sure there is no one near the tailgate when pushing open the tail- gate from inside the vehicle. To avoid injury, do not use your fin-ger to push the emergency lever.
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Front Seats
Seat Adjustment
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Seat position adjustment lever (1) Pull the lever up and slide the seat.
Seatback angle adjustment lever (2) Pull the lever up and move the seatback.
Seat height adjustment lever (3) (if equipped) Pull the lever up to raise the seat. Push the lever down to lower the seat.
After adjustment, try to move the seat and seatback forward and rearward to ensurethat it is securely latched.
Rear Seats
Folding Rear SeatsThe rear seat(s) of your vehicle can befolded forward to provide additional cargospace.
To fold the rear seats forward:
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1) Insert the latch plate of the outboardlap-shoulder belts into the slit (1).
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.
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To avoid excessive seat belt slack,which reduces the effectiveness of the seat belts as a safety device, make sure that the seats are adjustedbefore the seat belts are fastened.
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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.
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NOTICE
• When you move a seatback, makesure the latch plate is inserted intothe slit securely so the seat beltsare not caught by the seatback, seat hinge, or seat latch. This helps prevent damage to the belt system.• Make sure the belt webbing is nottwisted.
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EXAMPLE
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Child restraint
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Booster seat
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MARUTI SUZUKI highly recommends that you use a child restraint system to restrain infants and small children. Many differenttypes of child restraint systems are avail-
able; make sure that the restraint systemyou select meets applicable safety stan-dards.
All child restraint systems are designed tobe secured on vehicle seats by either seat belts (lap belts or the lap portion of lap- shoulder belts). Whenever possible, MAR- UTI SUZUKI recommends that childrestraint systems be installed on the rear seat. According to accident statistics, chil- dren are safer when properly restrained inrear seating positions than in front seating positions.
If you must use a front-facing child restraint in the front passenger’s seat, adjust the passenger’s seat as far back as possible.
NOTE: Observe any statutory regulation aboutchild restraints.
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EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
If your vehicle is equipped with afront passenger air bag, do not installa rear-facing child restraint in the front passenger’s seat. If the passen- ger’s air bag inflates, a child in a rear-facing child restraint could be killed or seriously injured. The back of a rear-facing child restraint would betoo close to the inflating air bag.
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If you install a child restraint system in the rear seat, slide the front seat farenough forward so that the child’s feet do not touch the front seatback. This will help avoid injury to the child in theevent of an accident.
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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 theparking brake, hold the brake pedal down, pull up slightly on the parking brake lever, push the button on the end of the lever withyour thumb, and lower the lever to its origi- nal position.
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(Continued) • Always remove the ignition keywhen leaving the vehicle even if only for a short time. Also do not leave children alone in a parkedvehicle. Unattended children could cause accidental movement of the vehicle or could tamper with powerwindows or power sunroof. They also could suffer from heat stroke in warm or hot weather. Thesecould result in severe injury or even death.
NOTICE
• Do not use the starter motor for more than 12 seconds at a time.For diesel engine model, do not use the starter motor for more than 30 seconds at a time. If the enginedoes not start, wait 15 seconds before trying again. If the engine does not start after severalattempts, check the fuel and igni- tion systems or consult your MAR- UTI SUZUKI dealer.• Do not leave the ignition switch in the “ON” position if the engine is not running as the battery will dis-charge.
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• Never drive your vehicle with theparking brake on: rear brake effec-tiveness can be reduced from over- heating, brake life may be shortened, or permanent brakedamage may result. • If the parking brake does not hold the vehicle securely or does notfully release, have your vehicle inspected immediately by an autho- rized MARUTI SUZUKI dealer.
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Always set the pa rking brake fully 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 theparking brake fully.
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