Vehicle without keyless entry system (if equipped)
78RB02080
(1) Tailgate handle
You can lock and unlock the tailgate from outside by using the key in the tailgate lock (if equipped).
To open the tailgate, pull up the tailgate handle (1) and pull the tailgate.
(2) Tailgate inside lever
You can unlock the tailgate from inside by moving the tailgate inside lever (2) in arrow direction.
BEFORE DRIVING
Vehicle with keyless entry system (if equipped)
(1)
78RB02002
(1) Tailgate handle
You can lock and unlock the tailgate by using the key in the driver's door lock.
To open the tailgate, pull up the tailgate handle (1) and pull the tailgate.
If you cannot unlock the tailgate by using the key in the driver's door lock due to a discharged lead-acid battery or malfunction, follow the procedure below to unlatch the tailgate from inside the vehicle. 1) Fold the rear seat forward for easier access. Refer to "Folding rear seats" in this section for details on how to fold the rear seat forward.
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80JM133
(1) Crossed-out wheeled bin symbol
The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol (1) indicates that a used battery should be collected separately from ordinary household trash.
By ensuring the used battery is disposed of or recycled correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate battery disposal. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about disposing of or recycling of the used battery, consult a SUZUKI dealer.
Theft deterrent alarm system
(if equipped)
A theft deterrent alarm system is armed in about 20 seconds after you lock the doors.
Keyless entry system -Use the transmitter. Once the system is armed, any attempt to open a door by using any other means (') than the keyless entry system transmitter or any attempt to open the engine hood will cause the alarm to be triggered. • These means include the following: -The key -The lock knob on a door
NOTICE
Do not modify or remove the theft deterrent alarm system. If modified or removed, the system cannot be properly operated.
BEFORE DRIVING
NOTE: The theft deterrent alarm system generates alarms when any of the predetermined conditions is met. However, the system does not have any function of blocking unauthorized entry into your vehicle. Always use the keyless entry system transmitter to unlock the doors when the theft deterrent alarm system has been armed. Using a key instead will trigger the alarm. If a person who does not know the theft deterrent alarm system is going to drive your vehicle, we recommend you explain the system and its operation to the person, or disable the system beforehand. Mistakenly triggering the alarm may cause a nuisance to others. Even if the theft deterrent alarm system is armed, you should still be careful to guard against theft. Do not leave money or things of value in your vehicle. The theft deterrent alarm system js maintenance-free.
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BEFORE DRIVING
How to arm the theft deterrent alarm system (when enabled) Lock all doors (including the tailgate and engine hood) using the keyless entry system transmitter. The theft deterrent light (1) will start blinking, and the theft deterrent alarm system will be armed in about 20 seconds. While the system is being armed, the indicator continues to blink at intervals of approximately 2 seconds.
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NOTE: To prevent the alarm from being accidentaffy triggered, avoid arming it while anyone remains inside the vehicle. The alarm wiff be triggered if any person inside unlocks a door by operating the lock knob. The theft deterrent alarm system is not armed when af/ doors are locked using the key from outside, or using the door lock knobs. ff any door is not operated within approximately 30 seconds after the doors have been unlocked using the keyless entry system transmitter, the doors are automaticaf/y locked again. After the doors are locked, the theft deterrent alarm system wiff be armed in about 20 seconds if the system is in the enabled state.
How to disarm the theft deterrent alarm system Simply unlock the doors using the keyless entry system transmitter. The theft deterrent light will go out, indicating that the theft deterrent alarm system is disarmed.
How to stop the alarm Should the alarm be triggered accidentally, unlock the doors using the keyless entry system transmitter or turn the ignition switch to "ON" position. The alarm will then stop.
NOTE: Even after the alarm has stopped, if you lock the doors using the keyless entry system transmitter, the theft deterrent alarm system wiff be rearmed with a delay of about 20 seconds. ff you disconnect the lead-acid battery while the theft deterrent alarm system is in the armed condition or the alarm is actuaf/y in operation, the alarm will be triggered or re-triggered when the battery is then reconnected, although, in the falter case, the alarm remains stopped for the period between disconnection and reconnection of the lead-acid battery: Even after the alarm has stopped at the end of the predetermined operation time, it wiff be triggered again if any door is opened without disarming the theft deterrent alarm system.
A. WARNING
Never return the ignition switch to "LOCK" position and remove the ignition key while the vehicle is moving. The steering wheel will lock and you will not be able to steer the vehicle. (Continued)
A. WARNING
(Continued) Always return the ignition switch to "LOCK" position and remove the ignition key when leaving the vehicle even only for a short time. Also do not leave children alone in a parked vehicle. Unattended children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the transmission into neutral, which could result in an accident. There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the power windows or other moving features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
NOTICE
For protection of a lead-acid battery and a starter motor, do not use the starter motor by turning the key to "START" for more than 12 seconds at a time. If the engine dose not start, turn the key to "LOCK" position and wait for more than 30 seconds before trying again. If the engine does not start after several attempts, consult a SUZUKI dealer or a qualified workshop. Do not leave the ignition switch in "ON" position if the engine is not running as the lead-acid battery will discharge.
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The transmission is a 4-speed (3-speed plus overdrive) automatic transmission. By operating the overdrive off switch, the transmission can be converted to a 3-speed automatic transmission that will not move to the overdrive position. To convert the transmission to the 3-speed mode, push in the overdrive off switch and release it.
To return the transmission to the 4-speed mode, push in the overdrive off switch again:
When the ignition switch is turned to the "ACC" position, the transmission in the 3-speed mode is converted to the 4-speed mode automatically. The 3-speed mode is suitable for the following driving conditions: Driving on hilly, winding roads -You can drive more smoothly with less frequent gear changing Going down a steep hill -Some engine braking is provided
If you cannot shift automatic trans
mission gearshift lever out of "P"
(PARK)
Left hand drive vehicle
(1)
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78RB03005
The automatic transmission vehicles have an electrically operated park-lock feature. If the vehicle's lead-acid battery is discharged, or there is some other electrical failure, the automatic transmission cannot be shifted out of Park in the normal way. Jump starting may correct the condition. If not, follow the procedure described below. This procedure will permit shifting the transmission out of Park.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
1) Be sure the parking brake is firmly applied. 2) If the engine is running, stop the engine. 3) Make sure the key is in "ON" or "ACC" position. 4) Remove the cover (1) over the button. 5) With the knob button (1) pushed by the key or the flat end rod, push the knob button (2) and shift the gearshift lever to the desired position.
This procedure is for emergency use only. If repeated use of this procedure is necessary, or the procedure does not work as described, take your vehicle to a SUZUKI dealer for repair.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Right hand drive vehicle
(2)
78RB03006
The automatic transmission vehicles have an electrically operated parklock feature. If the vehicle's lead-acid battery is discharged, or there is some other electrical failure, the automatic transmission cannot be shifted out of Park in the normal way. Jump starting may correct the condition. If not, follow the procedure described below. This procedure will permit shifting the transmission out of Park.
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1) Be sure the parking brake is firmly applied. 2) If the engine is running, stop the engine. 3) Make sure the key is in "ON" or "ACC" position. 4) With the release button (1) pushed, push the knob button (2) and shift the gearshift lever to the desired position.
This procedure is for emergency use only. If repeated use of this procedure is necessary, or the procedure does not work as described, take the vehicle to a SUZUKI dealer for repair.
Gearshift indicator
(if equipped)
52RM30410
In the following cases, the gearshift indicator is indicated in the information display when the ignition switch is in "ON" position. • When the gearshift lever is in a position other than "N" (Neutral). When the transfer lever is in "2H" or "4H" position. For vehicles equipped with the cruise control, when the system is not in use.
OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
Interior light
Front
52RM50070
This light switch has three positions which function as described below:
ON (1) The light comes on and stays on regardless of whether the door is open or closed.
NOTE: The light will automatically be turned off to prevent the lead-acid battery from discharging when the following conditions are simultaneously met: The ignition switch is in "LOCK" position. The hazard warning lights, the position lights and the headlights are off.
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• After 15 minutes from the light on.
DOOR (2) The light comes on when the door is opened. After closing all doors, the light will remain on for about 15 seconds and then fade out. If you insert the key to change the ignition mode to "ACC" or "ON" during this time, the light will start to fade out immediately. After removing the key from the ignition switch, the light will turn on for about 15 seconds and then fade out.
NOTE: The light will automatically be turned off to prevent the lead-acid battery from discharging when the following conditions are simultaneously met: • The ignition switch is in "LOCK" position. • After about 15 minutes of the light on.
OFF (3) The light remains off even when the door is opened.
Luggage compartment
(if equipped)
ON @l) o @i OFF
(1) (2)
78RB05010
This light switch has three positions which function as described below:
ON (1) The light comes on and stays on regardless of whether the tailgate is open or closed.
NOTE: The light will automatically be turned off to prevent the lead-acid battery from discharging when the following conditions are simultaneously met: The ignition switch is in "LOCK" position. The hazard warning lights, the position lights and the headlights are off. After 15 minutes from the light on.
DOOR (2) The light comes on when the tailgate is opened. After closing the tailgate, the light will remain on for about 15 seconds and then fade out. If you insert the key to change the ignition mode to "ACC" or "ON" during this time, the light will start to fade out immediately. After removing the key from the ignition switch, the light will turn on for about 15 seconds and then fade out.
NOTE: The light will automatically be turned off to prevent the lead-acid battery from discharging when the following conditions are
simultaneously met: • The ignition switch is in "LOCK" position. • After about 15 minutes of the light on.
OFF (3) The light remains off even when the tailgate is opened.
NOTICE
Do not leave the tailgate open with the luggage · compartment light switch in ON position for a long time, or the lead-acid battery will discharge.
OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
NOTE: The light will automatically be turned off to prevent the lead-acid battery from discharging when after 15 minutes of the tail
gate open.
78RB05011
NOTE: The number of doors involved in the lighting operation of the interior light depends on the vehicle specification. If there is a switch (rubber protrusion) at the door opening as shown, the door is involved in the lighting operation. The tailgate is also involved in this operation even without the rubber protrusion.
Accessory socket
Luggage compartment (if equipped)
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