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STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS
STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS
Ignition Switch........................................................................\
............................ 4-1
Lighting/Turn Signal Control Lever ................................................................ 4-2
Hazard Warning Switch ........................................................................\
............ 4-5
Windscreen Wiper and Washer Lever .......................................................... 4-5
Horn ........................................................................\
............................................... 4-6
Electrical Power Steering (if equipped) ........................................................ 4-7
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IGNITION SWITCHThe ignition switch has the following four
positions: Do not use any locally made key.
Should you require duplicate key, place your order with MARUTI
SUZUKI dealer only. LOCK
This is the normal parking position. It is the
only position in which the key can be
removed.
The “LOCK” position locks the ignition, and
prevents normal use of the steering wheel
after the key is removed.
To release the steering lock, fully insert the
key and turn it clockwise to one of the other
positions. If you have trouble turning the
key to unlock the steering, try turning the
steering wheel slightly to the right or left
while turning the key.
To avoid possible injury, do not operate
controls by reaching through the steering
wheel.
STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS
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76G-04-001 76G-04-003
76G-04-002
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Do not use the starter motor formore than 15 seconds at a time. If
the engine does not start; wait 15
seconds before trying again. If the
engine does not start after several
attempts, check the fuel and ignition
systems or consult your MARUTI
SUZUKI dealer.
Do not leave the ignition switch in the “ON” position if the engine is
not running as the battery will
discharge.
LIGHTING/TURN SIGNAL
CONTROL LEVER STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS
ACC
Accessories such as the radio can operate,
but the engine is off.
ON
This is the normal operating position. All
electrical systems are on.
START
This is the position for starting the engine
using the starter motor. The key should be
released from this position as soon as the
engine starts.
Never remove the ignition key while the vehicle is moving. The steering
wheel will lock and you will not be
able to steer the vehicle.
Do not leave children alone in a
parked vehicle. Unattended children
could cause accidental movement of
the vehicle, which could result in
severe personal injury.
Always remove the key when parked to prevent unintentional operation of
the vehicle and to improve security.
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76G-04-005
76G-04-004
ALTO
76G-04-005A
ALTO K10 TYPE-1
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STEERING COLUMN CONTROLSWINDSCREEN WIPER AND
WASHER LEVER
Windscreen Wipers
To turn the windscreen wipers on, move the
lever down to one of the three operating
positions. In the “INT” position, (if equipped)
the wipers operate intermittently. The “INT”
position is very convenient for driving in mist
or light rain. In the “LO” position the wipers
operate at a steady low speed. In the “HI”
position, the wipers operate at a steady high
speed. To turn off the wipers, move the
lever back to the “OFF” position.
4-5
HAZARD WARNING SWITCHPush in the marked part of the hazard
warning switch to activate the hazard
warning lights. All four turn signal lights and
both turn signal indicators will flash
simultaneously. To turn off the lights, push
the switch once again.
Use the hazard warning lights to warn other
traffic during emergency parking or when
your vehicle could otherwise become a
traffic hazard.
76G-04-00976G-04-010
76G-04-008B
ALTO K10 TYPE-2Lane Change Signal
Some times, such as when changing lanes,
the steering wheel is not turned far enough
to cancel the turn signal. For convenience,
you can flash the turn signal by moving the
lever part way and holding it there. The
lever will return to its normal position when
you release it.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Instrument Panel........................................................................\
........................ 5-1
Instrument Cluster ........................................................................\
..................... 5-2
Warning and Indicator Lights ........................................................................\
. 5-4
Speedometer ........................................................................\
................................ 5-7
Odometer/Tripmeter ........................................................................\
.................... 5-8
Tachometer (if equipped) ........................................................................\
......... 5-9
Fuel Gauge ........................................................................\
.................................. 5-9
High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (Red Color) .............. 5-9
Glove Box ........................................................................\
.................................. 5-10
Head Light Leveling Switch ........................................................................\
.. 5-10
Heating System (if equipped) ........................................................................\
5-11
System Operating Instructions ...................................................................... 5-12
Air Conditioning System (if equipped) .......................................................5-17
System Operating Instructions ...................................................................... 5-17
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
1. Instrument cluster
2. Ignition switch
3. Lighting switch/Turn signal anddimmer switch
4. Windscreen wiper and washer switch
5. Hazard warning switch
6. Other switches (if equipped) 7. Heater control panel (if equipped)
8. Ashtray (if equipped)
9. Bonnet release (if equipped)
10. Center ventilator
11. Side ventilator
12. Side defroster
13. Glove box
14. Fuse box
5-1INSTRUMENT PANEL
76G-05-001
76G-05-002
TYPE-1 (ALTO)
TYPE-2 (ALTO / ALTO K10)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
1Speedometer
2 Odometer/Trip meter
3 Odometer/Trip meter selector knob
4 Fuel gauge
5 High Temperature Coolant warning lamp
6 Warning and indicator lights
5-2
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (ALTO)
76G-05-003
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1Speedometer
2 Odometer/Trip meter
3 Odometer/Trip meter selector knob
4 Tachometer (if equipped)
5 Fuel gauge
6 High Temperature Coolant warning lamp
7 Warning and indicator lights
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (ALTO K10)
76G-05-004
76G-05-004A
TYPE-2 TYPE-1INSTRUMENT PANEL5-3