
6-4
VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING
75RM4-01E
Additional trailer towing warnings
WA R N I N G
Connect trailer lights and hook up
safety chains every time you tow.
NOTICE
Because towing a trailer puts addi-
tional stress on your vehicle, more
frequent maintenance will be
required than under normal driving
conditions. Follow the schedule in
“Maintenance recommended under
severe driving conditions”.
WA R N I N G
Your vehicle should be handled in a
different way when towing a trailer.
For the safety of yourself and others,
observe the following precautions:
• Practice turning, stopping, andreversing before you begin towing
a trailer in traffi c. Do not tow a
trailer in traffic until you are confi-
dent that you can handle the vehi-
cle and trailer safely.
• Never exceed towing speed limits
or 80 km/h (50 mph), whichever is
lower.
• Never drive at a speed that causes shaking or swaying of the trailer. If
you notice even the slightest sign
of shaking or sw aying, slow down.
• When roads are wet, slippery or rough, drive at a slower speed than
you would on dry or smooth roads.
Failure to slow down when road
conditions are bad can result in
loss of control.
• Always have someone guide you when reversing.
(Continued)
WA R N I N G
(Continued)
• Allow adequate stopping distance.Stopping distance is increased
when you tow a trailer. For each 16
km/h (10 mph) of speed, allow at
least one vehicle and trailer length
between you and the vehicle
ahead. Allow a greater stopping
distance if roads are wet or slip-
pery.
• If the trailer has over-run brakes,
apply the brakes gradually to avoid
snatching caused by the trailer
wheels locking.
• Slow down before corners and maintain a steady speed while cor-
nering. Deceleration or accelera-
tion while cornering can result in
loss of control. Remember that a
larger than normal turning radius is
needed because the trailer wheels
will be closer than vehicle wheels
to the inside of the turn.
• Avoid sudden acceleration and stopping of the vehicle. Do not
make quick maneuvers unless they
are necessary.
• Slow down in cross winds and be
prepared for gusts of wind from
large passing vehicles. (Continued)

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WA R N I N G
(Continued)
• Be careful when overtaking othervehicles. Allow enough room for
your trailer before changing lanes,
and use turn signal lights properly
in advance.
• Slow down and shift into a lower gear before you reach long or steep
downhill grades. It is hazardous to
attempt downshifting while you are
descending a hill.
• Do not step on the brake pedal strongly. This could cause the
brakes to over-heat resulting in
reduced braking efficiency. Use
engine braking as much as possi-
ble.
• Because of the added trailer weight, your engine may overheat
on hot days when going up long or
steep hills. Pay attention to your
engine temperature. If the high
engine coolant temperature warn-
ing light (red color) indicates over-
heating, pull off the road and stop
the vehicle in a safe place. Refer to
“Engine trouble: Overheating” in
the “EMERGENCY SERVICE” sec-
tion.
WA R N I N G
When parking your vehicle and con-
nected trailer, always use the follow-
ing procedure:
1) Apply the vehicle’s brakes firmly.
2) Have another person place wheel
chocks under the wheels of the
vehicle and the trailer while you
are holding the brakes.
3) Slowly release the brakes until the wheel chocks absorb the load.
4) Fully engage the parking brake.
5) Manual transaxle – turn off the engine, then shift into reverse or
first gear.
Auto Gear Shift – shift into reverse
or first gear and check the gear
position indicator in the instru-
ment cluster to make sure that the
transaxle is engaged in 1st or
reverse, then turn off the engine.
CVT – shift into “P” (Park) and
turn off the engine.
When starting out after parking:
1) Depress the clutch and start the engine.
2) Shift into gear, release the parking brake, and slowly pull away from
the chocks.
3) Stop, apply the brakes firmly and hold them.
4) Have another person remove the
chocks.

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
75RM4-01E
Parking brake
54G109
Ratchet tooth specification “b”:
4th – 9th
Lever pull force (1):
200 N (20 kg, 45 lbs)
Check the parking brake for proper adjust-
ment by counting the number of clicks
made by the ratchet teeth as you slowly
pull up on the parking brake lever to the
point of full engagement. The parking
brake lever should stop between the speci-
fied ratchet teeth and the rear wheels
should be securely locked. If the parking
brake is not properly adjusted or the
brakes drag after the lever has been fully
released, have the park ing brake inspected
and/or adjusted by your SUZUKI dealer.
Brake discs and brake drumsBrake disc
(For EU countries)
(Except for EU countries)
Brake drum
If the measured thickness or inner diame-
ter of the most worn part exceeds the
value indicated above, the parts should be
replaced with a new one. The measure-
ment involves disassembling each brake
and requires the use of a micrometer or
caliper, which must be done according to
the instructions described in the relevant
service manual or available from the rele-
vant repair information site.
Steering
75RM035
Steering wheel play “c”:
0 – 30 mm (0.0 – 1.2 in.)
Check the play of the steering wheel by
gently turning it from left to right and mea-
suring the distance that it moves before
you feel slight resistance. The play should
be between the specified values.
Check that the steering wheel turns easily
and smoothly without r attling by turning it
all the way to the right and to the left while
driving very slowly in an open area. If the
amount of free play is not as specified or
you find anything else to be wrong, an
inspection must be performed by your
SUZUKI dealer.
EXAMPLE
Brake location Minimum thickness
Front wheels 18.0 mm (0.71 in.)
Brake location Minimum thickness
Front wheels 15.0 mm (0.59 in.)
Brake location Maximum inner diameter
Rear wheels 181 mm (7.13 in.)
“c”
EXAMPLE

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
75RM4-01E
*1: Models with ENG A-STOP
*2: CVT models with ENG A-STOP
*3: Auto Gear Shift models
*4: Models with Auto-on headlight system
*5: Models with front fog light The main fuse, primary fuses and some of
the individual fuses are located in the
engine compartment. If the main fuse
blows, no electrical component will func-
tion. If a primary fuse blows, no electrical
component in the corresponding load
group will function. When replacing the
main fuse, a primary fuse or an individual
fuse, use a genuine S
UZUKI replacement.
To remove a fuse, use the fuse puller pro-
vided in the fuse box. The amperage of
each fuse is shown in the back of the fuse
box cover.
60G111
MAIN FUSE / PRIMARY FUSE
(1) 120 A FL1
(2) 100 A FL2
(3) 80 A FL3
(4) 100 A FL4
(5) 50 A FL5
(6) 150 A FL6
*1
(7) 40 A Power steering
(8) – Blank
(9) 10 A A/C compressor
(10) 25 A Headlight high
*4
(11) 15 A Headlight (Left)
(12) 15 A Headlight (Right)
(13) 30 A Starter motor
(14) 30 A Radiator fan
(15) 30 A Starter motor 2
*2
(16) 40 A Ignition switch 2
(17) – Blank
(18) 30 A T/M pump
*3
(19) 30 A Back-up
(20) – Blank
(21) 15 A Front fog light
*5
(22) 30 A Sub battery
*1
(23) 30 A Blower fan
(24) – Blank
(25) 5 A Starting signal
(26) – Blank
(27) 15 A Headlight high (Left)
*4
(28) 15 A Headlight high (Right)
*4
(29) 15 A T/M
*2
(30) 15 A T/M pump 2
*2
(31) 15 A FI
(32) 40 A ABS motor
(33) 25 A ABS solenoid
(34) – Blank
(35) 10 A T/M 2
*3
(36) 5 A T/M 3
*3
(37) 40 A Ignition switch
EXAMPLE
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NOTE:
Check that the fuse box always carries
spare fuses.
Fuses under dashboard
75RM299
80P0185
WA R N I N G
If the main fuse or a primary fuse
blows, have your vehicle inspected
by an authorized SUZUKI dealer.
Always use a genuine SUZUKI
replacement. Never use a substitute
such as a wire even for a temporary
repair, or extensive electrical damage
and a fire can result.
EXAMPLE
12 15
28
14
27
13
26 3
16
29 4
17
30 5
18
31 6
19
32 7
20
33 8
21
34 9
22
35 10
23
36 11
24
37 12
25
38
3 5 , 0 Ν 5 Υ а ) 8 6 (
(1) 30 A Power window
(2) 10 A Meter
(3) 15 A Ignition coil
(4) 5 A Ignition-1 signal 2
(5) 20 A Shift lever
(6) – Blank
(7) – Blank
(8) 20 A Door lock
(9) 15 A Steering lock
(10) 10 A Hazard (11) 5 A A-STOP controller
(12) 10 A Rear fog lamp
(13) 5 A
ABS/ESP
® control module
(14) 15 A Seat heater
(15) 5 A Ignition-1 signal 3
(16) 10 A Dome light-2
(17) 5 A Dome light
(18) 15 A Radio
(19) 5 A CONT
(20) 5 A Key 2

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
75RM4-01E
81A283
Headlight aimingSince special procedures are required, ask
your authorized SUZUKI dealer for this job.
(21) 20 A Power window timer
(22) 5 A Key
(23) 15 A Horn
(24) 5 A Tail light (Left)
(25) 10 A Tail light
(26) 10 A Air bag
(27) 10 A Ignition-1 signal
(28) 10 A Back-up light
(29) 5 A ACC-3
(30) 20 A Rear defogger
(31) 10 A Heated mirror
(32) 15 A ACC-2
(33) 5 A ACC
(34) 10 A Rear wiper
(35) 5 A Ignition-2 signal
(36) 15 A Washer
(37) 25 A Front wiper
(38) 10 A Stop light
WA R N I N G
Always replace a blown fuse with a
fuse of the correct amperage. Never
use a substitute such as aluminum
foil or wire to replace a blown fuse. If
you replace a fuse and the new one
blows in a short period of time, you
may have a major electrical problem.
Have your vehicle inspected immedi-
ately by your SUZUKI dealer.
BLOWN
OK

8-13EMERGENCY SERVICE
75RM4-01E
Engine trouble: Starter does not operate1) Try turning the ignition switch to“START” position or try pressing the
engine switch to change the ignition
mode to START with the headlights
turned on to determine the lead-acid
battery condition. If the headlights go
excessively dim or go off, it usually
means that either the lead-acid battery
is flat or the battery terminal contact is
poor. Recharge the lead-acid battery or
correct battery terminal contact as nec-
essary.
2) If the headlights remain bright, check the fuses. If the reas on for failure of the
starter is not obvious, there may be a
major electrical problem. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your authorized
SUZUKI dealer.
Engine trouble: Flooded engine(Vehicle without keyless push start sys-
tem)
If the engine is flooded with gasoline, it
may be hard to start. If this happens, press
the accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor and hold it there while cranking the
engine.
• Do not operate the starter motor for more than 12 seconds.
(Vehicle with keyless push start system)
If the engine is flooded with gasoline, it
may be hard to start. If this happens, press
the accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor and hold it there while cranking the
engine.
• Do not operate the starter motor for more than 12 seconds.
NOTE:
If the engine refuses to start, the starter
motor automatically stops after a certain
period of time. After the starter motor has
automatically stopped or if there is any-
thing abnormal in the engine starting sys-
tem, the starter motor runs only while the
engine switch is held pressed.
Engine trouble: OverheatingThe engine could overheat temporarily
under severe driving conditions. If the high
engine coolant temperature warning light
comes on as overheating during driving:
1) Turn off the air conditioner, if equipped.
2) Take the vehicle to a safe place and park.
3) Let the engine run at the normal idle speed for a few minutes until the high
engine coolant temperature warning
light goes off.
WA R N I N G
If you see or hear escaping steam,
stop the vehicle in a safe place and
immediately turn off the engine to
cool it. Do not open the hood when
steam is present. When the steam
can no longer be seen or heard, open
the hood to see if the coolant is still
boiling. If it is, you must wait until it
stops boiling before you proceed.

11-3
SPECIFICATIONS
75RM4-01E
ITEM: Lights WATTAGE BULB No.
Headlight Halogen headlight 12V 60/55W H4LED headlight LED –
Front fog light (if equipped) 12V 19W H16
Position light 12V 5W W5W LED –
Daytime running light (i f equipped) 12V 13W P13W
LED –
Turn signal light Front 12V 21W WY21W
Rear 12V 21W WY21W
Side turn signal light 12V 5W –
LED –
Tail/brake light 12V 21/5W W21/5W LED –
High mount stop light LED –
Reversing light 12V 16W W16W
License plate light 12V 5W W5W
Rear fog light (if equipped) 12V 21W W21W
Interior light Front 12V 10W – Luggage compartment
(if equipped)12V 5W W5W