2020 SUZUKI JIMNY Owners Manual

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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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.

Front fog light switch
(if equipped)
68PM00232
To turn the front fog light on, twist the knob as shown in the illustration with the posi­tion lights, tail lights and/or the headlights are on. When the front fog light is on, an indicator light on the instrument cluster will come on.
NOTE: In some countries the lighting operation may be different from the above descrip­tion according to local regulations.
Rear fog light switch
(if equipped)
68PM00233
To turn the rear fog light on, twist the knob as shown in the illustration with the head­lights on. When the rear fog light is on, an indicator light on the instrument cluster will come on. If you twist the knob to the mark of rear fog light with the front fog light on, the rear fog light will turn on and an indicator light on the instrument cluster will come on.
BEFORE DRIVING
Adjusting headlight pattern
Headlight pattern, left hand traffic
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78RB02076
Headlight pattern, right hand traffic
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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)
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(1) Vertical line: approximately 10.0 mm (2) Vertical line: approximately 5.0 mm (3) Center mark
Left side headlight {B)
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(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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Templates for halogen headlights
78RB02071
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78RB02073
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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.