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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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Dual camera brake support warning light (if equipped)
80P0382
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
position, this light comes on briefly so you
can check that the light is working.
If the function of the stereo camera stops
temporarily or failure, this light will blink
when the ignition switch is in “ON” position.
For details, refer to “Dual camera brake
support” in the “OPERATING YOUR VEHI-
CLE” section.
Lighting control lever
57L21128
Lighting operation
75RM149
To turn the lights on or off, twist the knob
on the end of the lever. There are three
positions:
OFF
All lights are off.
AUTO (if equipped)
Refer to “Auto-on headlight system” for
details.
Front position lights, tail lights, license
plate light and instrument lights are on, but
headlights are off.
Front position lights, tail lights, license
plate light, instrument lights and headlights
are on.
WA R N I N G
To avoid possible injury, do not oper-
ate controls by reaching through the
steering wheel.
EXAMPLE
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68PM00230
With the headlights on, push the lever for-
ward to switch to the high beams (main
beams) or pull the lever toward you to
switch to the low beams. When the high
beams (main beams) are on, a light on the
instrument cluster will come on. To
momentarily activate the high beams (main
beams) as a passing signal, pull the lever
slightly toward you and release it when you
have completed the signal.
Auto-on headlight system (if equipped)
75RM110
The Auto-on headlig ht system automati-
cally turns on all lights that are operated by
the lighting control lever on the steering
column, when the following four conditions
are all met.
Conditions for Auto-on headlight system
operation:
1) It is dark around the light sensor (1).
2) The lighting control lever in the “AUTO” position.
3) The ignition switch is in the “ON” posi-
tion or the ignition mode is ON. This system is operated by the signal from
the light sensor (1) on the passenger’s
side of the instrument panel. Do not cover
the sensor (1). If you do, the system will
not work correctly.
NOTE:
This system does not react to all types of
ambient light. As the sensor is infrared
type, it will not work correctly with ambient
lights that do not contain infrared rays.
EXAMPLE
(1)
EXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
It takes about 5 seconds for the light
sensor to react to a change in light-
ing conditions. To help avoid an acci-
dent due to reduced visibility, turn on
your headlights before driving into a
tunnel, parking structure or the like.
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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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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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Hazard warning switch
75RM324
Push in the hazard warning switch to acti-
vate the hazard warning lights. All turn sig-
nal lights and both turn signal indicators
will flash simultaneously. To turn off the
lights, push the switch again.
Use the hazard warning lights to warn
other drivers of possible risk of traffic haz-
ard when you park your vehicle in case of
emergency.
Windshield wiper and washer lever
65D611
Wiper and washer operationWhen the ignition switch is in “ON” position
or the ignition mode is ON, you can use
the wiper/washer lever or switch (if
equipped).
When the wipers are under heavy load
such as covered by snow, the breaker will
be activated and the wipers will stop oper-
ating to protect the wiper motor from over-
heating.
If the wiper stops during operation, do the
following methods.
1) Stop the vehicle in a safe place, andturn the engine off.
2) Move the wiper lever and switch to “OFF” position.
3) Remove obstacles such as snow on the wipers.
4) After a while, when the temperature of
the wiper motor becomes low enough,
the breaker will be reset automatically
and the wipers will be able to use.
If you cannot use the wipers after a while,
there may be another problem. Ask your
SUZUKI dealer to have the wipers
inspected.
EXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
To avoid possible injury, do not oper-
ate controls by reaching through the
steering wheel.
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Tilt steering lock lever
75RM044
(1) LOCK
(2) UNLOCK
The lock lever is located under the steering
column. To adjust the steering wheel
height:
1) Push down the lock lever to unlock the
steering column.
2) Adjust the steering wheel to the desired height and lock the steering column by
pulling up the lock lever.
3) Try moving the steering wheel up and down to check that it is securely locked
in position.
Horn
75RM045
Press the horn button of the steering wheel
to sound the horn. The horn will sound with
the ignition switch in any position or any
ignition mode.
(1)
(2)
EXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
Never attempt to adjust the steering
wheel while the vehicle is moving or
you could lose contr ol of the vehicle.
EXAMPLE
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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75RM4-01E
60G408
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLEExhaust gas warning .......................................................... 3-1
Daily inspection checklist .................................... .............. 3-1
Engine oil consumption ........................................ ............. 3-2
Ignition switch
(vehicle without keyless push s tart system) ....................3-3
Engine switch
(vehicle with keyless push sta rt system) .......................... 3-5
Keyless push start system (if equipped) .......................... 3-6
Parking brake lever ........................................... .................. 3-10
Pedal ......................................................... ............................ 3-12
Starting engine
(vehicle without keyless push s tart system) ....................3-13
Starting engine
(vehicle with keyless push sta rt system) .......................... 3-14
Using transaxle ... ....................... ......................................... 3-17
Gearshift indicator (if equipped) ............................. ........... 3-33
ENG A-STOP system
(engine auto stop start system) (if equipped) ................. .3-35
Cruise control (if equipped) ............................................... 3-48
Speed limiter (if equipped) ................................... .............. 3-51
Dual camera brake support (if equipped) ......................... 3-53
Emergency stop signal (ESS) (if equipped) ......................3-71
Rearview camera (if equipped) ................................. ......... 3-72
Braking ....................................................... .......................... 3-75
Electronic stabi lity program (ESP
®) (if equipped) ........... 3-78
Tire pressure monito ring system (TPMS) (i f equipped) .. 3-85