2020 SUZUKI JIMNY Owners Manual

NOTE: If you lose your immobilizer ignition key, ask a SUZUKI dealer as soon as possi­ble to deactivate the lost one, and to make a new key. If you own other vehicles with immobi­lizer keys, keep those keys away from the ignition switch when using your SUZUKI vehicle. Otherwise, the engine may not be started because they may interfere with your SUZUKI vehicle's immobilizer system. If you attach any metal objects to the immobilizer key, it may not start the engine.
NOTICE
The immobilizer key is sensitive elec­tronic instruments. To avoid damag­ing them: Do not expose them to impacts, moisture or high temperature such as on the dashboard under direct sunlight. Keep them away from magnetic objects.
Ignition key reminder
A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind you to remove the ignition key if it is in the ignition keyhole when the driver's door is opened.
Door locks
Side door locks
(1) LOCK (2) UNLOCK (3) Rear (4) Front
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To lock a driver's door from the outside of the vehicle:
Insert a key and turn the top of the key toward the front of the vehicle, or Turn the lock knob forward, then pull and hold the door handle as you close the door.
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To unlock a driver's door from the outside of the vehicle, insert the key and turn the top of the key toward the rear of the vehi­cle.
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(1) LOCK (2) UNLOCK
To lock a door from the inside of the vehi­cle, turn the lock knob forward. Turn the lock knob backward to unlock the door.
NOTE: Hold the door handle when you close a locked front door, or the door will not remain locked.
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Central door locking system
(1) LOCK (2) UNLOCK (3) Rear (4) Front
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You can lock and unlock all doors (includ­ing the tailgate) simultaneously by using the key in the driver's door lock.
To lock all doors simultaneously, insert the key in the driver's door lock and turn the top of the key toward the front of the vehi­
cle once.
To unlock all doors simultaneously, insert the key in the driver's door lock and turn the top of the key toward the rear of the vehicle once.
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To unlock the driver's door only, insert the key in that door lock and turn the top of the key toward the rear of the vehicle once.
NOTE: You can also lock or unlock all doors by operating the transmitter. Refer to "Keyless entry system transmitter (if equipped)" in this section.
Tailgate
A WARNING
Always check that the tailgate is closed and latched sec·urely. Com­pletely closing the tailgate helps pre­vent occupants from being thrown from the vehicle in the event of an accident. Completely closing it also helps keep exhaust gases from enter­ing the vehicle.

Vehicle without keyless entry system (if equipped)
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(1) Tailgate handle
You can lock and unlock the tailgate from outside by using the key in the tailgate lock (if equipped).
To open the tailgate, pull up the tailgate handle (1) and pull the tailgate.
(2) Tailgate inside lever
You can unlock the tailgate from inside by moving the tailgate inside lever (2) in arrow direction.
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Vehicle with keyless entry system (if equipped)
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(1) Tailgate handle
You can lock and unlock the tailgate by using the key in the driver's door lock.
To open the tailgate, pull up the tailgate handle (1) and pull the tailgate.
If you cannot unlock the tailgate by using the key in the driver's door lock due to a discharged lead-acid battery or malfunc­tion, follow the procedure below to unlatch the tailgate from inside the vehicle. 1) Fold the rear seat forward for easier access. Refer to "Folding rear seats" in this section for details on how to fold the rear seat forward.
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2) Remove the luggage box (1 ).
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3) Remove the trim (2) of the tailgate. • Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver covered with a soft cloth between the trim and the tailgate to make a space for fingers, and then pull out the trim with your fingers.
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4) Move the lever (3) in arrow direction to unlock the tailgate.
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5) From outside the vehicle, pull up the tailgate handle (4) and open the tail­gate.
If the tailgate cannot be unlatched by pull­ing up the tailgate handle, have the vehicle inspected by a SUZUKI dealer.
A CAUTION
Check that there is no one near the tailgate when pushing open the tail­gate from inside the vehicle.

Keyless entry system
transmitter (if equipped)
(2)
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(1) LOCK button (2) UNLOCK button
There are two ways to lock or unlock all doors (including the tailgate) simultane­ously by operating the transmitter near the vehicle.
Central door locking system To lock all doors, push LOCK button (1) once. • To unlock all door, push UNLOCK button (2) once.
NOTE: You can switch the function that unlocks all doors from requiring two pushes to requir­ing one push, and vice versa, via the infor­mation display setting mode. For details on how to use the information display, refer to "Information display" in this section.
The turn signal lights will flash once when the doors are locked.
When the doors are unlocked: The turn signal lights will flash twice. If the interior light switch is in DOOR position, the interior light will turn on for about 15 seconds and then fade out. If you insert the key into the ignition switch during this time, the light will start to fade out immediately.
Check that the doors are locked after you operate LOCK button (1 ).
NOTE: If no door is opened within about 30 sec­onds after UNLOCK button (2) is operated, the doors will automatically lock again.
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NOTE: The maximum operating distance of the keyless entry system transmitter is about 5 m (16 ft.), but this can vary depending on the surroundings, especially near other transmitting devices such as radio towers or CB (Citizen's Band) radios. The door locks cannot be operated with the transmitter, if the ignition key is inserted in the ignition switch. When any door is open, the door locks can only be unlocked with the transmit­ter, and the turn signal light will flash. If you lose one of the transmitters, ask a SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible for a replacement. Have a SUZUKI dealer program the new transmitter code in your vehicle's memory so that the old code is erased.
NOTICE
The transmitter is a sensitive elec­tronic instrument. To avoid damaging the transmitter: Do not expose it to impacts, mois­ture or high temperature such as by leaving it on the dashboard under direct sunlight. Keep the transmitter away from magnetic objects such as a televi­sion.
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Battery replacement If the transmitter becomes unusable, replace the battery.
To replace the battery of the transmitter:
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1) Remove the screw (1), and open the transmitter cover. 2) Remove the transmitter (2).
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(3) Lithium disc type battery: CR1616 or equivalent
3) Put the edge of a flat-bladed screw­driver in the slot of the transmitter (2) and pry it open. 4) Replace the battery (3) so its+ terminal faces "+" mark of the transmitter. 5) Close the transmitter and install it into the transmitter holder. 6) Close the transmitter cover, install and tighten the screw (1 ). 7) Check that the door locks can be oper­ated with the transmitter. 8) Dispose of the used battery properly according to applicable rules or regula­tions. Do not dispose of lithium batter­ies with ordinary household trash.
A WARNING
Swallowing a lithium battery may cause serious internal injury. Do not allow anyone to swallow a lithium battery. Keep lithium batteries away from children and pets. If swallowed, contact a physician immediately.
NOTICE
• The transmitter is a sensitive elec­)ron!c instrument. To avoid damag­ing ,t, do not expose it to dust or moisture or tamper with internal parts. When replacing the battery by yourself, the transmitter controller could be damaged affected by static electricity. Discharge the static electricity built up in your body by touching metal before replacing the battery.
NOTE: Used batteries must be disposed of prop­erly according to applicable rules or regu­lations and must not be disposed of with ordinary household trash.

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(1) Crossed-out wheeled bin symbol
The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol (1) indicates that a used battery should be col­lected separately from ordinary household trash.
By ensuring the used battery is disposed of or recycled correctly, you will help pre­vent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropri­ate battery disposal. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about disposing of or recycling of the used battery, consult a SUZUKI dealer.
Theft deterrent alarm system
(if equipped)
A theft deterrent alarm system is armed in about 20 seconds after you lock the doors.
Keyless entry system -Use the transmit­ter. Once the system is armed, any attempt to open a door by using any other means (') than the keyless entry system transmitter or any attempt to open the engine hood will cause the alarm to be triggered. • These means include the following: -The key -The lock knob on a door
NOTICE
Do not modify or remove the theft deterrent alarm system. If modified or removed, the system cannot be prop­erly operated.
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NOTE: The theft deterrent alarm system gener­ates alarms when any of the predeter­mined conditions is met. However, the system does not have any function of blocking unauthorized entry into your vehicle. Always use the keyless entry system transmitter to unlock the doors when the theft deterrent alarm system has been armed. Using a key instead will trigger the alarm. If a person who does not know the theft deterrent alarm system is going to drive your vehicle, we recommend you explain the system and its operation to the per­son, or disable the system beforehand. Mistakenly triggering the alarm may cause a nuisance to others. Even if the theft deterrent alarm system is armed, you should still be careful to guard against theft. Do not leave money or things of value in your vehicle. The theft deterrent alarm system js maintenance-free.
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How to arm the theft deterrent alarm system (when enabled) Lock all doors (including the tailgate and engine hood) using the keyless entry sys­tem transmitter. The theft deterrent light (1) will start blinking, and the theft deterrent alarm system will be armed in about 20 seconds. While the system is being armed, the indi­cator continues to blink at intervals of approximately 2 seconds.
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NOTE: To prevent the alarm from being acci­dentaffy triggered, avoid arming it while anyone remains inside the vehicle. The alarm wiff be triggered if any person inside unlocks a door by operating the lock knob. The theft deterrent alarm system is not armed when af/ doors are locked using the key from outside, or using the door lock knobs. ff any door is not operated within approx­imately 30 seconds after the doors have been unlocked using the keyless entry system transmitter, the doors are auto­maticaf/y locked again. After the doors are locked, the theft deterrent alarm sys­tem wiff be armed in about 20 seconds if the system is in the enabled state.
How to disarm the theft deterrent alarm system Simply unlock the doors using the keyless entry system transmitter. The theft deter­rent light will go out, indicating that the theft deterrent alarm system is disarmed.
How to stop the alarm Should the alarm be triggered accidentally, unlock the doors using the keyless entry system transmitter or turn the ignition switch to "ON" position. The alarm will then stop.
NOTE: Even after the alarm has stopped, if you lock the doors using the keyless entry system transmitter, the theft deterrent alarm system wiff be rearmed with a delay of about 20 seconds. ff you disconnect the lead-acid battery while the theft deterrent alarm system is in the armed condition or the alarm is actuaf/y in operation, the alarm will be triggered or re-triggered when the bat­tery is then reconnected, although, in the falter case, the alarm remains stopped for the period between disconnection and reconnection of the lead-acid bat­tery: Even after the alarm has stopped at the end of the predetermined operation time, it wiff be triggered again if any door is opened without disarming the theft deterrent alarm system.