2019 SUZUKI JIMNY drive

A CAUTION
If this light blinks, stop your vehicle immediately in a safe place to avoid catalyst's melting problem since there may be a misfire in the engine. • Do not drive or stop over such as withered grasses. • Drive slowly if required to move the vehicle.
NOTICE
Continuing to drive the vehicle when the malfunction indicator light is on or blinking can cause permanent damage to the vehicle's emission control system, and can affect fuel economy and driveability.
Transmission warning light
(if equipped)
0
80J219
When the ignition switch is turned "ON", this light comes on for several seconds so you can check that the light is working. If this light comes on when the engine is running, there is a problem with the auto­matic transmission system. Ask a SUZUKI dealer to have the system inspected.
BEFORE DRIVING
Immobilizer system warning light
80JM122
When the ignition switch is turned "ON", this light comes on briefly so you can check that the light is working. If this light blinks or stays on, there is a problem with the system. If this happens, turning the steering wheel to the right or left. If this light still blinks or stays on even if you start the engine with normal voltage of the vehi­cle battery, ask a SUZUKI dealer to have the system inspected.
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Engine coolant temperature light
54G344
When the ignition switch is turned "ON", this light comes on briefly so you can check that the light is working.
This indicator has the following two func­tions.
Low engine coolant temperature light (blue color)
This light stays on while the engine is still cold and goes off when the engine has warmed up.
If this light blinks, there is a problem with the system. Have your vehicle inspected by a SUZUKI dealer.
High engine coolant temperature warn­ing light (red color)
If this light blinks while driving, it means the engine is running hot. Avoid driving condi­tions that may lead to actual overheating. If the light stays on without blinking, then the engine is overheating. Follow the instruc­tions in "Engine trouble: Overheating" of "EMERGENCY SERVICE" section.
NOTICE
Continuing to drive the vehicle when engine overheating is indicated can result in severe engine damage.
BEFORE DRIVING
Dual sensor brake support indica­
tor light (if equipped)
54P000255
When the ignition switch is turned "ON", this light comes on briefly so you can check that the light is working.
When the automatic brake system is acti­vated, this light blinks rapidly.
In the following situations, this light will come on and the dual sensor brake support will stop functioning when the ignition switch is "ON".
When the dual sensor is faulty, the function of the dual sensor stops until the ignition switch is turned to LOCK position. Find a safe place to park and turn the ignition switch to "LOCK" position. Restart the engine, and check that the dual sensor brake support indicator light, lane depar­ture warning indicator light and high beam assist warning light go off.
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Master warning indicator light
(if equipped)
68PM00278
When the ignition switch is turned "ON", this light comes on briefiy so you can check that the light is working.
When the information display shows warn­ing and indicator messages, this indicator light may also blink.
For details, refer to "Information display" in this section.
4WD indicator light
78RB02078
· This indicator light comes on when the transfer gear and the air locking hubs are switched to 4-wheel drive condition ("4H" or "4L").
When the ignition switch is turned "ON", this 4WD indicator light will come on for a while and then this light will turned on or off according to the drive condition.
If 4WD indicator light continues to blink, there may be a malfunction of the system. If so, have the system inspected by your SUZUKI dealer.
When you shift the transfer lever from "2H" position to "4H" position at a speed of 100 km/h (60 mph) or more, this indicator light blinks.
When you shift transfer lever again while changing the drive condition, this indicator blinks.
BEFORE DRIVING
NOTE: When the drive condition is 4-wheel drive condition and the engine is not running with the ignition switch turned "ON", this 4WD indicator light will come on for a while and then blink. In this situation, when you start the engine and this indicator light comes on, the system does not indicate a malfunction.
Cruise indicator light (if equipped)
81P40090
When the cruise control system is acti­vated, this light comes on.
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Auto-on headlight system
78RB02093
The auto-on headlight system automati­cally _turns on all lights that are operated by the lighting control lever on the steering column, when the following three condi­tions are all met.
Conditions for auto-on headlight system operation: 1) It is dark around the light sensor (5). 2) The lighting control lever is in "AUTO"
position. 3) The ignition switch is in the "ON" posi-tion.
This. system is activated by a signal from the light sensor (5) on the passenger side of instrument panel. Do not cover the sen­sor (5). Otherwise, the system will not work
correctly.
A WARNING
It takes about 5 seconds for the light sensor to react to a change in light­ing conditions. To help avoid an acci­dent due to reduced visibility, turn on your headlights before driving into a tunnel, parking structure, etc.
NOTE: The light sensor reacts even to infrared rays, so it may operate incorrectly when there are strong infrared rays.
BEFORE DRIVING
Light reminder buzzer
The 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.
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 while the buzzer is sounding.
Daytime running light (D.R.L.) sys­
tem
Whe_n th_e engine is started, the daytime running lights are turned on by this system.
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 brightness of the position lights, but it is not a malfunction.
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BEFORE DRIVING
Guide me light (if equipped)
Guide me light has two functions of "To home" and "To car" for improving your visi­bility in the dark.
"To home" function Even after you leave the car, the ground will be illuminated for a short while with this function. You can turn on the front position lights and the headlights in the low beam setting for about 1 O seconds after the igni­tion switch is turned "LOCK".
To set the function: 1) Turn the lighting switch to "AUTO" posi­tion. 2) Turn the ignition switch to "LOCK" posi­tion. 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.
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To cancel the function: Perform any of the following operations. · If your vehicle is equipped with the key­less entry system (if equipped), it is nec­essary to insert the ignition key in the ignition switch. Pull the lighting control lever toward you once. Turn the ignition switch to "ACC" or "ON" position. Turn the lighting switch to any other position than "AUTO" position.
NOTE: When the "To home" is functioning, the front fog lights (if equipped), rear fog light and the headlights (high beam) are not turned on. Lighting time of the "To home" function can be changed on the information dis­play. Refer to "Information display" in this section.
"To car" function Before you get in the vehicle, the ground will be illuminated for a short while to easily lead the driver to the vehicle. If "UNLOCK" button of the keyless entry system trans­mitter (if equipped) 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 1 O sec­onds. This function will operate only when it is dark outside the vehicle.
To cancel the function: Perform any of the following operations. If your vehicle is equipped with the key­less entry system (if equipped), it is nec­essary to insert the ignition key in the ignition switch. Lock the doors by using the keyless entry system transmitter, or the key in the driver's door lock. Turn the ignition switch to "ACC" or "ON" position. Turn the lighting switch to any other position than "AUTO" position.
NOTE: When the ''To car'' is functioning, the front fog lights (if equipped), rear fog fight 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 sec­tion.

BEFORE DRIVING
The headlight pattern must be adjusted to avoid dazzling oncoming motorists and can be set for right or left hand traffic.
LED headlights {if equipped) You do not need to adjust the light pattern.
Halogen headlights {if equipped) The light pattern may not be as good. You should readjust the light pattern by masking the headlight lens.
Left hand drive vehicle To readjust the light pattern by masking the headlight lens; 1) Copy the A and B templates as shown in the illustrations. 2) Transfer the template to a self-adhesive waterproof material and cut it out. 3) Position the self-adhesive templates at the right distance from the center mark of the headlight lens. Refer to the dimensions in the following list:
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Right side headlight {A)
78RB02067
(1) Vertical line: approximately 10.0 mm (2) Vertical line: approximately 5.0 mm (3) Center mark
Left side headlight {B)
... (1)
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78RB02068
(1) Vertical line: approximately 10.0 mm (2) Vertical line: approximately 5.0 mm (3) Center mark

Right hand drive vehicle To readjust the light pattern by masking the headlight lens; 1) Copy the C and D templates as shown in the illustrations. 2) Transfer the template to a self-adhesive waterproof material and cut it out. 3) Position the self-adhesive templates at the left distance from the center mark of the headlight lens. Refer to the dimensions in the following list:
Right side headlight (C)
78RB02069
(1) Vertical line: approximately 10.0 mm (2) Vertical line: approximately 5.0 mm (3) Center mark
BEFORE DRIVING
Left side headlight (D)
(3)
78RB02070
(1) Vertical line: approximately 10.0 mm (2) Vertical line: approximately 5.0 mm (3) Center mark
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BEFORE DRIVING
Headlight leveling switch
{if equipped)
75RM008
Level the headlight beam according to the load condition of your vehicle by turning this switch. The chart shows the appropri­ate switch position for different vehicle load conditions.
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Vehicle Load Condition
Driver only
Driver+ 1 passenger (in front seat)
Driver+ 3 passengers, no cargo
Driver + 3 passengers,
cargo added
Driver + full cargo
Switch Position
0
0.5
2
3
4.5
Headlight washer switch
{if equipped)
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78RB02057
With the ignition switch in the "ON" position and the headlights are turned on, push the headlight washer switch to wash the head­light lenses. Washer fluid is sprayed for half a second. If necessary, push the switch again. Under the same conditions, if you operate the windshield washer two or more times successively at short intervals, the head­light washers also operate automatically but only once at the same time as the first windshield washer operation.