A WARNING
(Continued) For vehicles with side airbags, do not use non-genuine seat covers on the front seats, because nongenuine seat covers may obstruct the inflation of side airbags. Suzuki highly recommends Suzuki-genuine seat covers to be used when covering the front seats of such vehicles with side airbags. Also, near the door, do not place cup holders, hangers or any other objects and do not lean an umbrella, as these objects could be propelled by the airbag in the event of a collision. Either of these conditions may cause severe injury. Do not strike or apply significant levels of impact to the airbag component areas. It can cause the airbags to malfunction.
Even though your vehicle is moderately damaged by a collision, it may not be severe enough to trigger front, side or side curtain airbags to inflate. If your vehicle sustains any front-end or side damage, have the airbag system inspected by a SUZUKI dealer to ensure that ii works properly.
Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic module which records information about the airbag system if the airbags deploy in a collision. The module records information about overall system status, and which sensors activated the deployment, and for a certain vehicle only, whether the driver's seat belt was in use.
Servicing the airbag system If the airbags inflate, have the airbags and related components replaced by a SUZUKI dealer as soon as possible.
If your vehicle ever gets in deep water and the driver's floor is submerged, the airbag controller could be damaged. If this happens, ask a SUZUKI dealer to check the airbag system as soon as possible.
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Special procedures are required for servicing or replacing an airbag. For that reason, only a SUZUKI dealer should be allowed to service or replace your airbags. Remind anyone who services your SUZUKI vehicle that it has airbags.
Service on or around airbag components or wiring must be performed only by a SUZUKI dealer. Improper service could result in unintended airbag deployment or could render the airbag inoperative. Either of these two conditions may result in severe injury.
To prevent damage or unintended inflation of the airbag system, check that the leadacid battery is disconnected and the ignition switch has been in "LOCK" position for at least 90 seconds before performing any electrical service work on your SUZUKI vehicle. Do not touch airbag system components or wires. The wires are wrapped with yellow tape or yellow tubing, and the couplers are yellow for easy identification.
Scrapping a vehicle that has an uninflated airbag can be hazardous. Ask a SUZUKI dealer, body repair shop or scrap yard for help with disposal.
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According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in rear seating positions than front seating positions. Whenever possible, SUZUKI recommends that child restraint systems be installed on the rear seat.
Airbag deactivation switch
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The airbag deactivation switch (3) is installed only for use when a rear-facing child restraint system or infant restraint system is installed in the front passenger's seat. The switch is located on the lateral face of the passenger's side of the instrument panel.
To deactivate the front passenger's airbag system, follow the instructions below before starting the engine. 1) Check that the ignition switch is in "LOCK" position. 2) Insert the key into the airbag deactivation switch (3), then push and turn the key to "OFF" (airbag off) position, and pull out the key. 3) Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position. Both indicators come on for a few seconds and then go out. After that, only "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" indicator (2) comes on to remind you that the front passenger's airbag system is deactivated.
FOR SAFE DRIVING
To activate the front passenger's airbag system, follow the instructions below before starting the engine. 1) Check that the ignition switch is in "LOCK" position. 2) Insert the key into the airbag deactivation switch (3), then push and turn the key to "ON" (airbag on) position, and pull out the key. 3) Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position. Both indicators come on for a few seconds and then go out. After that, only "PASSENGER AIRBAG ON" indicator (1) comes on for about 1 minute and then goes out to remind you that the front passenger's airbag system is activated.
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BEFORE DRIVING
BEFORE DRIVING
Brightness control .............................................................. 2-17
Information display ............................................................. 2-18 -
Instrument cluster (Type B) (if equipped) ......................... 2-25
Speedometer ....................................................................... 2-26
Tachometer .......................................................................... 2-26
Fuel gauge ........................................................................... 2-26
Brightness control .............................................................. 2-26
Information switch
(if equipped) ......................................................................... 2-27
Information display ............................................................. 2-28
Warning and indicator lights .............................................. 2-39
Lighting control lever ......................................................... 2-55
Headlight leveling switch
(if equipped) ......................................................................... 2-65
Headlight washer switch
(if equipped) ........................................................................ 2-65
60G404 Turn signal control lever .................................................... 2-66
Keys ...................................................................................... 2-1 Hazard warning switch ....................................................... 2-67
Door locks ............................................................................ 2-2 Windshield wiper and washer lever .................................. 2-67
Keyless entry system transmitter (if equipped) ................ 2-6 Tilt steering lock lever ........................................................ 2-70
Theft deterrent alarm system (if equipped) ....................... 2-8 Horn ...................................................................................... 2-70
Theft deterrent light Heated rear window switch /
(if equipped) ........................................................................ 2-10 heated outside rearview mirror switch (if equipped) ...... 2-71
Windows ............................................................................... 2-1 o Vehicle loading .................................................................... 2-72
Mirrors .................................................................................. 2-13 Trailer towing ....................................................................... 2-72
Instrument cluster (Type A) (if equipped) ......................... 2-15
Speedometer ........................................................................ 2-16
Tachometer .......................................................................... 2-16
Fuel gauge ............................................................................ 2-16
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Keys
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Your vehicle comes with a pair of identical keys. Keep one of the keys as a spare key in a safe place. One key can open all of the locks on the vehicle.
The key identification number is stamped on a metal tag provided with the keys or on the keys. Keep the tag in a safe place. If you lose your keys, you will need this number to have new keys made. Write the number below for your future reference.
I KEY NUMBER:
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Immobilizer system
This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft by electronically disabling the engine starting system. The engine can be started only with your vehicle's original immobilizer ignition key, which has an electronic identification code programmed in it. The key communicates the identification code to the vehicle when the ignition switch is turned to "ON" position. If you need to make spare keys, see a SUZUKI dealer. The vehicle must be programmed with the correct identification code for the spare. A key made by an ordinary locksmith will not work.
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If the immobilizer warning light blinks when the ignition switch is in "ON" position, the engine will not start.
NOTICE
Do not modify or remove the immobilizer system. If modified or removed, the system cannot be properly operated.
NOTE: If the immobilizer system warning light blinks or comes on, a message may be shown on the information display. This immobilizer system is maintenancefree.
It this light blinks, turn the ignition switch to "LOCK" position, and then turn it back to "ON" position. It the light still blinks after the ignition switch is turned back to "ON" position, there may be something wrong with your key or with the immobilizer system. Ask a SUZUKI dealer to have the system inspected.
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)
(1)
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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 ).
(2)
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.