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Refer to “Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS)” in the “OPERATING YOUR VEHI-
CLE” section for additional details on the
tire pressure monitoring system. Refer to
“Tires” in the “INSPECTION AND MAIN-
TENANCE” section for information on
maintaining proper tire pressure.
WA R N I N G
The load-carrying capacity of your
tires is reduced at lower inflation
pressures. If your tires are even mod-
erately under-inflated, the load on the
tires may exceed the load-carrying
capacity of the tires, which could lead
to tire failure. The low tire pressure
warning light will not alert you to this
condition, because it only comes on
when one or more of your tires
becomes significan tly under-inflated.
Check and adjust your tire inflation
pressure at least once a month. Refer
to “Tires” in the “INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE” section.
WA R N I N G
Continuing to drive with the low tire
pressure warning light on can lead to
an accident, resulting in severe injury
or death.
If the low tire pressure warning light
comes on and stays on, reduce your
speed and avoid abrupt steering and
braking. Be aware that driving on a
significantly unde r-inflated tire can
cause the tire to overheat and can
lead to tire failure, and may affect
steering control and brake effective-
ness. Stop the vehicle in a safe place
as soon as possible and check your
tires.
• If you have a flat tire, replace it with
the spare tire (if e quipped). Refer to
“Jacking instructions” in the
“EMERGENCY SERVICE” section
for the tire replacement method.
Also refer to “Replacing tires and/
or wheels” for instructions on how
to restore normal operation of the
TPMS after you have had a flat tire. (Continued)
WA R N I N G
(Continued)
• If your vehicle is equipped with a
flat tire repair kit instead of a spare
tire, refer to “Flat tire repair kit (if
equipped)” in the “EMERGENCY
SERVICE” section for instructions
on how to perform an emergency
repair of a flat tire.
• If one or more of your tires is under-inflated, adjust the inflation
pressure of all tires to the recom-
mended inflation pressure as soon
as possible.
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Low engine coolant temperature light (blue color)
54G344
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
position or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to ON, this light
comes on and stays on if the engine is
cold, and goes off after the engine warms
up.
If this light still stays on after the engine
warms up, there is a problem with the sys-
tem.
Have your vehicle inspected by your
SUZUKI dealer.
Oil change request light(if equipped)
79JM007
Your vehicle has the oil life monitoring sys-
tem and related oil change request light
that alerts you to change the engine oil and
oil filter.
When this light comes on or blinks, change
engine oil and oil filter immediately.
For details on how to change the engine oil
and oil filter, refer to “Changing engine oil
and filter” in the “INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE” section.
This light comes on for several seconds
when the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
position or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to ON so you
can check that light is working.
If either of odometer reading or time is
reached to the value which is set by the
system, this light comes on when the igni-
tion switch or engine switch is in ON posi-
tion. In addition, the message is shown on
the information display to tell you it is nec-
essary to change the engine oil and oil fil-ter. When the engine oil and oil filter are
changed, and the oil life monitoring system
is reset, this light will go out.
Whenever the engine oil and oil filter are
changed, the light must be reset to monitor
the next oil change timing properly. The
light will go out after the reset. For the
resetting procedure, r
efer to “Information
display” in this section.
NOTE:
This light is used to facilitate the oil and oil
filter change according to the maintenance
schedule.
NOTICE
Severe engine damage will result, if
you keep operating the engine after
this light comes on.
Change the engine oil and oil filter
immediately when the light blinks.
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Depress brake pedal indicator (if equipped)
76MH0A047
Refer to “Auto Gear Shift” in the “OPERAT-
ING YOUR VEHICLE” section for details.
Cruise indicator light (if equipped)
81P40090
When the cruise control system is on, this
light will be on.“SET” indicator light (if equipped)
65D474
When a cruising speed of the cruise con-
trol is set, this light will be on.
Master warning indicator light (if equipped)
80P0382
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
position or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to ON, this light
comes on briefly so you can check that the
light is working.
When the information display shows warn-
ing and indicator messages, this indicator
light may also blink.
For details, refer to “Information display
(instrument cluster with tachometer)” in
this section.
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Light reminder buzzerThe interior buzzer continuously beeps if
you open the driver’s door without turning
off the headlights and position lights. This
function is triggered under the following
condition:
The headlights and/or position lights are
on even after the ignition switch is turned
off, or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to LOCK (OFF).
The buzzer stops sounding when you turn
off the headlights and position lights.
NOTE:
A message is indicated on the information
display in the instrument cluster with
tachometer while the buzzer is sounding.Daytime running light (D.R.L.) sys-tem (if equipped)When the engine is started, this system
turns on the daytime running lights.
Conditions for D.R.L. system operation
1) The engine is running.
2) Headlights and front fog light (if equipped) are off.
NOTE:
Brightness of the daytime running lights is
different from the bri ghtness of the position
lights, but it is not a malfunction.
Guide me light (if equipped)To home function
This function turns on the front position
lights and the headlights in the low beam
setting for about 10 seconds after the igni-
tion switch is turned to “LOCK” position or
the engine switch is pressed to change the
ignition mode to LOCK (OFF).
To set the function:
1) Turn the lighting switch to “AUTO” posi- tion
2) Turn the ignition switch to “LOCK” posi- tion or press the engine switch to
change the ignition mode to LOCK
(OFF).
3) Pull the lighting control lever toward you once and open the driver’s side
door within 60 seconds. Or pull the
lighting control lever toward you once
while the driver’s side door is open.
To cancel the function:
Perform any of the following operations.
• Pull the lighting control lever toward you once.
• Insert the key into the ignition switch or
change the ignition mode to ACC or ON
by pressing the engine switch.
• Turn the lighting switch to any other
position than “AUTO” position. NOTE:
• When the “To home” is functioning, the
front fog lights, rear fog lights and the
headlights (high beam) are not turned
on.
• Lighting time of the “To home” function
can be changed on the information dis-
play. Refer to “Information display” in this
section.
To car function
If UNLOCK button of the keyless push start
system remote controller or the keyless
entry system transmitter is pressed while
the lighting switch is positioned in “AUTO”,
the front position lights and the headlights
in the low beam are turned on for 10 sec-
onds.
This function will operate only when it is
dark outside the vehicle.
To cancel the function:
Perform any of the following operations.
• Lock the doors by using the keyless push start system rem ote controller, the
request switch or the keyless entry sys-
tem transmitter, or insert the key into the
driver’s door lock.
• Insert the key into the ignition switch or
change the ignition mode to ACC or ON
by pressing the engine switch.
• Turn the lighting switch to any other
position than “AUTO” position.
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NOTE:
• When the “To car” is functioning, thefront fog lights, rear fog lights and the
headlights (high beam) are not turned
on.
• Lighting time of the “To car” function can
be changed on the information display.
Refer to “Information display” in this sec-
tion.
Front fog light swi tch (if equipped)
68PM00232
To turn the front fog light on, twist the knob
as shown in the illustration with the posi-
tion lights, tail lights and/or the headlights
are on. When the front fog light is on, an
indicator light on the in strument cluster will
come on.
NOTE:
In some countries the lighting operation
may be different from the above descrip-
tion according to local regulations.
Rear fog light switch (if equipped)
68PM00233
To turn the rear fog light on, twist the knob
as shown in the illustration with the head-
lights on. When the rear fog light is on, an
indicator light on the in strument cluster will
come on.
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
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Turn signal operationWith the ignition switch in “ON” position or
the ignition mode ON, move the lever
upward or downward to activate the right
or left turn signals.
Normal turn signal
68PM00234
Move the lever all the way upward or
downward to signal. When the turn is com-
pleted, the signal will cancel and the lever
will return to its normal position.Lane change signal
68PM00235
Move the lever partway upward or down-
ward to turn right or left and hold the lever
in the moved position.
• The turn signal and its indicator flash
while the lever is held at the moved posi-
tion.
The turn signal and its indicator flash 3
times even if you return the lever immedi-
ately after moving it.
NOTE:
The turn signal and its indicator can be set
whether they flash 3 times after the turn
signal lever is returned via the information
display. Refer to “Information display” in
this section. NOTE:
You can customize the setting for the num-
ber of flashing times of the turn signal and
its indicator (1 to 4 times). Please ask an
authorized SUZUKI dealer for the customi-
zation.
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
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Engine switch (vehicle with keyless push start system)
75RM230
LOCK (OFF)
This mode is for parking the vehicle. When
this mode is selected by pressing the
engine switch and then any door (including
the tailgate) is opened or closed, the steer-
ing will be locked automatically.
ACC
Press the engine switch to select this igni-
tion mode to use such electric equipment
as the audio system, outside rearview mir-
rors and accessory socket with the engine
off. When this position is selected, the
information display in the instrument clus-
ter shows the following message: “ACC”
IGNITION SWITCH POSITION. Refer to“Information display” in the “BEFORE
DRIVING” section for details.
ON
• With the engine off
You can use such electric equipment as
the power windows and wipers with the
engine off. When this ignition mode is
selected by pressing the engine switch,
the information display in the instrument
cluster shows the following message:
“ON” IGNITION SWITCH POSITION.
• With the engine on All electric equipment is operational. The
vehicle can be driven when you have
selected this ignition mode by pressing
the engine switch.
START
Manual transaxle – Provided you have the
keyless push start system remote control-
ler with you, the engine automatically
starts when you press the engine switch to
select this ignition mode after shifting to
“N” (Neutral) and depressing the brake and
clutch pedals.
Auto Gear Shift – Provided you have the
keyless push start system remote control-
ler with you, the engine automatically
starts when you press the engine switch to
select this ignition mode after shifting to
“N” (Neutral) and depressing the brake
pedal.
WA R N I N G
(Continued)
• Always return the ignition switch to “LOCK” position and remove the
ignition key when leaving the vehi-
cle even only for a short time. Also
do not leave children alone in a
parked vehicle. Unattended chil-
dren could cause accidental move-
ment of the vehicle or could tamper
with power windows or power sun-
roof. They also could suffer from
heat stroke in warm or hot weather.
These could result in severe injury
or even death.
NOTICE
• Do not use the starter motor formore than 12 seconds at a time. If
the engine does not start, wait 15
seconds before try ing again. If the
engine does not start after several
attempts, check the fuel and igni-
tion systems or consult your
SUZUKI dealer.
• Do not leave the ignition switch in
“ON” position if the engine is not
running as the lead-acid battery
will discharge.
EXAMPLE
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CVT – Provided you have the keyless
push start system remote controller with
you, the engine automatically starts when
you press the engine switch to select this
ignition mode after placing the gearshift
lever in the “P” position and depressing the
brake pedal. (If you need to re-start the
engine while the vehicle is moving, shift
into “N”.)
NOTE:
You do not need to keep the engine switch
pressed to start the engine.
NOTE:
In the presence of strong radio signals or
noise, you may not be able to change the
ignition mode to ACC or ON or to start the
engine using the engine switch. In this
case, the information display in the instru-
ment cluster will show the following mes-
sage: KEY FOB NOT DETECTED.
Unreleased steering lock warningIf the steering lock remains engaged when
you press the engine switch to change the
ignition mode to ON, the information dis-
play in the instrument cluster shows the
message: “TRN. STEERING WHEEL TO
RELEASE LOCK”. Refer to “Information
display” in the “BEFORE DRIVING” sec-
tion for details.
NOTE:
The steering lock may not be released and
the immobilizer/keyless push start system
warning light turns on if some load is acting
on the steering wheel . If this happens, turn
the steering wheel to the right or left to
relieve it from the load before you press
the engine switch again to change to the
desired ignition mode.
Keyless push start system (if equipped)Provided the keyless push start system
remote controller is within the interior work-
able area (refer to the related explanation
in this section), you can use the engine
switch for starting the engine and selecting
an ignition mode (ACC or ON). In addition,
the following functions can be used:
• Keyless entry function. Refer to “Keyless push start system r emote controller /
keyless entry system transmitter” in the
“BEFORE DRIVING” se ction for details.
• Locking and unlocking doors (including the tailgate) using a request switch.
Refer to “Keyless push start system
remote controller / keyless entry system
transmitter” in the “BEFORE DRIVING”
section for details.
• Immobilizer (anti-thef t) function. Refer to
“Immobilizer syste m” in the “BEFORE
DRIVING” section for details.
NOTICE
Do not leave the engine switch in
ACC or ON mode when the engine is
not running. Avoid using the radio or
other electric accessories for a long
time when the engine switch is in
ACC or ON mode when the engine is
not running, other wise the lead-acid
battery may discharge.