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BEFORE DRIVING
75RM4-01E
65D610
54G582
Even though your vehicle is moderately
damaged by a crash, it may not be severe
enough to trigger front, side or side curtain
air bags to inflate. If your vehicle sustains
any front-end or side damage, have the air
bag system inspected by an authorized
SUZUKI dealer to ensure that it works
properly.
WA R N I N G
• The driver should not lean over the steering wheel. The front passen-
ger should not rest his or her body
against the dashboard, or other-
wise get too close to the dash-
board. For vehicles with side air
bags and side curtain air bag,
occupants should not lean on or
sleep against the door. In these sit-
uations, the out-of-position occu-
pant would be too close to an
inflating air bag, and may suffer
severe injury.
• Do not attach any objects to, or place any objects ov er, the steering
wheel or dashboard. Do not place
any objects between the air bag
and the driver or front passenger.
These objects may interfere with air
bag operation or may be propelled
by the air bag in the event of a
crash. Also, these objects may
move when you start moving vehi-
cle or while vehicle is moving, they
may interfere with driver’s view or
safe driving. In each conditions
may cause severe injury. (Continued)
WA R N I N G
(Continued)
• For vehicles with side air bags, do
not use non-genuine seat covers on
the front seats, because non-genu-
ine seat covers may obstruct the
inflation of side air bags. SUZUKI
highly recommends SUZUKI-genu-
ine seat covers to be used when
covering the front seats of such
vehicles with side air bags. Also,
near the door, do not place cup
holders, hangers or any other
objects and do not lean an umbrella,
as these objects could be propelled
by the air bag in the event of a
crash. Either of these conditions
may cause severe injury.
• Do not strike or apply significant levels of impact to the air bag com-
ponent areas. It can cause the air
bags to malfunction.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
75RM4-01E
NOTE:
• Even when the remote controller is in theinterior workable area, if it is in any of the
following conditions, you may not be
able to start the engine or select the igni-
tion modes, and the REMOTE CON-
TROLLER OUTSIDE warning may be
given.
– The remote controller’s battery is low.
– The remote controller is affected by strong radio signals or noise.
– The remote controller is in contact with
or covered by a metallic object.
– The remote controller is in stowage such as the glove box or a door
pocket.
– The remote controller is in the sun
visor pocket or on the floor.
• Even when the remote controller is out- side the interior workable area, if it is in
any of the following conditions, you may
be able to start the engine or select the
ignition mode. The REMOTE CON-
TROLLER 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
54G039
(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
original position. For CVT vehicles, always set the parking
brake before moving the gearshift lever to
“P” (PARK) position. If you 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 “P” position
before releasing the parking brake.
(2)
(3) (1)
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 SUZUKI dealer.
7-33INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
75RM4-01E
75F086
81PN159 75RM370
(1) FULL
(2) LOW
(3) The lowest point = Fluid level
5) The handle of the CVT fluid dipstick is colored orange for ea sy identification.
Remove the dipstick, clean it and push
it back in until the cap seats. Then pull
out the dipstick.
6) Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lowest level. The fluid level
should be between the two marks on
the dipstick.
Deterioration checking or changing oilSince special procedures, materials and
tools are required to check the deteriora-
tion of CVT oil or change, it is recom-
mended that you trust this job to your
authorized SUZUKI dealer.
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
NOTICE
After checking or adding oil, be sure
to insert the di pstick securely.
(3)
(1)
(2)
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INDEX75RM4-01E
Fluid level check .................................................................. 7-32
Folding rear seats ............................................. ................... 2-31
Footrest ....................................................... ......................... 5-10
For Argentina .................................................. ..................... 12-8
For Australia.................................................. ....................... 12-1
For Chile and Panama ........................................... .............. 12-5
For GCC countries .............................................. ................. 12-3
For Mexico ..................................................... ....................... 12-6
For Taiwan ..................................................... ....................... 12-7
Frame hooks .................................................... .................... 5-12
Front air bags ................................................. ...................... 2-55
Front bottle holder ............................................ ..................... 5-9
Front cup holders .............................................. .................... 5-9
Front fog light ................................................ ...................... 7-51
Front fog light indicator light................................ ............ 2-111
Front fog light switch ......................................... ............... 2-119
Front passenger air bag deactivation system .................. 2- 65
Front position light ........................................... ................... 7-53
Front seat back pocket......................................... ................. 5-9
Front seat heater.............................................. .................... 2-28
Front seats .................................................... ....................... 2-27
Front turn signal light........................................ .................. 7-53
Fuel consumption ............................................... ........ 2-74, 2-94
Fuel filler cap................................................ .......................... 5-1
Fuel gauge ..................................................... ..... 2-70, 2-78 , 2-93
Fuel pump labeling ............................................. ................. 12-6
Fuel recommendation ................................1-1 , 12-5 , 12-6 , 12-8
Full wheel cover ............................................... ...................... 8-5
Fuses .......................................................... .......................... 7-45
Fuses in engine compartment .................................... ........ 7-45
Fuses under dashboard .......................................... ............ 7-47
GGasoline containing MTBE....................................... ............. 1-1
Gasoline engine ................................................ ..................... 1-1
Gasoline/Ethanol blends ........................................ ............. 12-6
Gasoline-ethanol blends ........................................ ............... 1-1
Gear oil ....................................................... ........................... 7-34
Gear oil change ................................................ .................... 7-35
Gear oil level check........................................... ................... 7-34
Gear position .................................................. ...................... 2-77
Gearshift indicator ............................................ 2-77, 2-93 , 3-33
Glove box ...................................................... .......................... 5-7
Grip control switch ............................................ .................. 3-83
Grip control system ............................................ ................. 3-83
Guide me light ................................................. ................... 2-118HHalogen headlights ............................................. ................. 7-49
Hazard warning switch .......................................... ............ 2-125
Head restraints ................................................ ............2-28, 2-30
Headlight aiming ............................................... ................... 7-48
Headlight leveling switch ...................................... ............ 2-123
Heated rear window switch /
heated outside rearview mirror switch .......................... .. 2-129
Heating and air conditioning system ............................ ..... 5-15
Heating system................................................. .................... 5-17
High engine coolant temp erature warning light
(red color) .................................................... ....................... 2-109
Highway driving ................................................ ..................... 4-3
Hill descent control indicator light ..........................2 -105, 3-82
Hill descent control switch.................................... .............. 3-81
Hill descent control system .................................... ............ 3-80
Hill hold control system ....................................... ............... 3-84
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INDEX75RM4-01E
Maintenance recommended under severe driving
conditions (for EU countries and Israel) ........................... 7-18
Maintenance schedule ........................................... ............... 7-2
Malfunction indicator light .................................... ............ 2-107
Manual heating and air conditioning system .................... 5 -21
Manual mode .................................................... .................... 3-22
Manual mode indicator.......................................... .............. 2-77
Manual transaxle............................................... ................... 3-17
Manual transaxle oil ........................................... ................. 7-34
Manual window control .......................................... ............. 2-20
Master warning indicator light................................. ......... 2-115
Mirrors ........................................................ .......................... 2-23OOdometer ....................................................... .............. 2-78, 2-94
Off-road driving... .................................. ................................. 4-6
Oil change request light ....................................... ............. 2-113
Oil filter replacement ......................................... .................. 7-26
Oil indicator .................................................. ........................ 2-94
Oil level check ................................................ ...................... 7-24
Oil pressure light ............................................. .................. 2-105
Open door warning light ........................................ ........... 2-108
Outside rearview mirror folding switch ......................... .... 2-24
Outside rearview mirrors ....................................... ............. 2-24PParking brake ....................................................................... 7-38
Parking brake lever............................................ .................. 3-10
Parking brake reminder buzzer .................................. ........ 3-11
Pedal .......................................................... ........................... 3-12
Periodic maintenance schedule
(except for EU countries and I srael) ........................... ......... 7-3 Periodic maintenance schedule
(for EU countries and Israel
) ............................................... 7-13
Pinching prevention function ................................... .......... 2-22
Power-assisted brakes .......................................... .............. 3-75
RRadio antenna ...................................................................... 5-32
Raising vehicle with garage jack ............................... ........... 8-3
RDS (Radio Data System)..... ............................................... 5-47
Rear bottle holder ............................................. ..................... 5-9
Rear combination light ......................................... ............... 7-53
Rear cup holder ................................................ ...................... 5-9
Rear differential oil.......................................... ..................... 7-34
Rear fog light ................................................. ....................... 7-54
Rear fog light indicator light ................................. ............ 2-111
Rear fog light switch .......................................... ................ 2-119
Rear outside seat belt guide ................................... ............ 2-39
Rear seats .......... ................................................................... 2-29
Rear window wiper/washer switch ................................ ... 2-127
Rearview camera ................................................ .................. 3-72
Refill with oil and oil leaka ge check ................................... 7-27
Refilling ...................................................... ........................... 7-25
Remote audio controls ...... .................................................. 5-77
Remote folding mirrors ......................................... .............. 2-25
Replacement of the battery ..................................... ............ 7-43
Replacing tires and/or wheels .................................. .......... 3-93
Reversing light ................................................ ..................... 7-53
Roof rails..................................................... .......................... 5-11
Running-in ..................................................... ......................... 4-1SSeat adjustment ................................................ ..........2-27, 2-29
Seat belt inspection ........................................... .................. 2-40