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BEFORE DRIVING
75RM4-01E
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WA R N I N G
(Vehicle with the front passenger air
bag deactivation system)
When using a child restraint system
on the front passenger’s seat, the
front passenger’s air bag system
must be deactivated; otherwise
deployment of the
front passenger’s
air bag could result in the death or
serious injury of the child.
WA R N I N G
If you install a child restraint system
in the rear seat, slide the front seat
far enough forward so that the child’s
feet do not touch the front seatback.
This will help avoid injury to the child
in the event of an accident.
WA R N I N G
Children could be endangered in a
crash if their child restraint systems
are not properly secured in the vehi-
cle. When installing a child restraint
system, follow the instructions
below. Secure the child in the
restraint system according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
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BEFORE DRIVING
75RM4-01E
Installation with lap-shoulder seat beltsNOTE:
Stow the removed head restraint in the lug-
gage compartment so it will not cause
inconvenience to the occupants.ELR type belt
80JC021
(For models with front passenger air bag
deactivation system)
Whenever possible, SUZUKI recom-
mends that child restraint systems be
installed on the rear seat. According to
accident statistics, children are safer when
properly restrained in rear seating posi-
tions than in front seating positions.
• If you must install the child restraint sys-
tem on the front passe nger’s seat, follow
instructions below.
– Deactivate the front passenger’s front air bag by the front passenger air bag
deactivation system.
– Slide the seat to t he most rear position
by the seat position adjustment lever.
– Adjust the seatba ck at the 5th step
inclined position (counted from most
upright position) w ith the seatback
angle adjustment lever. – If your vehicle is equipped with the
seat height adjustment lever, raise the
seat to the uppermost position by the
seat height adjustment lever.
Install your child restraint system accord-
ing to the instructions provided by the child
restraint system manufacturer.
Check that the seat belt is securely
latched.
Move the child restraint system in all direc-
tions to check that it is securely installed.
When you put your child in the child
restraint system, appr opriately slide the
front seat forward not to touch a part of
your child’s body.
CAUTION
Adjust the height of the rear head
restraint or remove it for fitting the
child restraint, as necessary. How-
ever, if a booster cushion not
equipped with the head restraint is
fitted, the rear seat head restraint
should not be removed. If the rear
head restraint is removed for fitting
the child restraint, you need to install
it again after removing the child
restraint.
If the child restraint is fitted improp-
erly, a child sitting in it could be
injured in a crash.
EXAMPLE
2-49BEFORE DRIVING
75RM4-01E
Installation with ISOFIX type anchorages
75RM040
Your vehicle is equipped with the lower
anchorages in the rear seat outboard seat-
ing positions for securing a ISOFIX type of
child restraints with the connecting bars.
The lower anchorages are located where
the rear of the seat cushion meets the bot-
tom of the seatback.Install the ISOFIX type child restraint sys-
tem according to the instructions provided
by the child restraint system manufacturer.
After installation, try moving the child
restraint system in all
directions especially
forward to check that connecting bars are
securely latched t o the anchorages.
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Your vehicle is equipped with the top tether
anchorages. Use the top tether strap of the
child restraint according to the instructions
provided by the child restraint system man-
ufacturer. Here is a genera
l instruction:
NOTE:
Stow the removed head restraint in the lug-
gage compartment so it will not cause
inconvenience to the occupants.
WA R N I N G
Install the ISOFIX type of child
restraint(s) in the o nly outboard seat-
ing positions, not in the central posi-
tion for the rear seat.
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
CAUTION
Adjust the height of the rear head
restraint or remove it for fitting the
child restraint, as necessary. How-
ever, if a booster cushion not
equipped with the head restraint is
fitted, the rear seat head restraint
should not be removed. If the rear
head restraint is removed for fitting
the child restraint, you need to install
it again after removing the child
restraint.
If the child restraint is fitted improp-
erly, a child sitting in it could be
injured in a crash.
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BEFORE DRIVING
75RM4-01E
78F114
1) Place the child restraint in the rear seat,inserting the connecting bars to the
anchorages between the seat cushion
and the seatback.
68LM268
2) Use your hands to carefully align theconnecting bar tips with the anchor-
ages. Take care not to pinch your fin-
gers.
54G184
3) Push the child restraint toward the anchor- ages so that the connecting bar tips are
partially hooked to the anchorages. Use
your hands to confirm the position.
54G185
4) Grasp the front of the child restraint and
push the child restraint forcefully to
latch the connecting bars. Check that
they are securely latched by trying to
move the child restraint system in all
directions, especially forward.
5) Attach the top tether strap referring to
“Installation of child restraint with top
tether” section below.
When you put your child in the child
restraint system, appropriately slide the
front seat forward not to touch a part of
your child’s body.
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLEEXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
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75RM4-01E
Installation of child restraint with top tether
75RM105
Some child restraint systems require the
use of a top tether strap. Top tether anchor-
age brackets are provided in your vehicle at
the locations shown in the illustrations.
The number of the top tether anchorage
brackets provided in your vehicle depends
on the vehicle specification. Install the child
restraint system as follows:
1) Remove the luggage compartment cover
(if equipped).2) Secure the child restraint on the rear
seat using the procedure described
above for securing a restraint system
that does not require a top tether strap.
3) Hook the top tether strap to the top tether anchorage bracket and tighten
the top tether strap according to the
instructions provided by the child
restraint system manufacturer. Attach
the top tether strap to the correspond-
ing top tether anchorage bracket
located directly behind the child
restraint. Do not attach the top tether
strap to the luggage restraint loops (if
equipped).
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4) When routing the top tether strap, passthe top tether strap as shown in the
illustration. (Refer to “Head restraints”
section for details on how to remove the
head restraint.)
5) Check that cargo does not interfere with routing of the top tether strap.
NOTE:
For Australia:
For additional information, refer to the
“SUPPLEMENT” section at the end of this
book.
NOTICE
When installing a child restraint sys-
tem to the rear seat, adjust the front
seat position so that the front seat
does not interfer e with the child
restraint system.EXAMPLE
Front
WA R N I N G
Do not attach the child restraint top
tether strap t o the luggage restraint
loops (if equipped). Incorrectly
attached top tether strap will reduce
the intended effectiveness of the
child restraint system.
NOTICE
When installing a child restraint sys-
tem to the rear seat, adjust the front
seat position so that the front seat
does not interfer e with the child
restraint system.EXAMPLE
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75RM4-01E
Refer to “Seat belts and child restraint sys-
tems” section for details on securing your
child. Conditions of front
air bags deployment
(inflation)
80J097
• Frontal crash with a fixed wall that does not move or deform at more than about
25 km/h (15 mph)
80J098E
• Strong impact equivalent to frontal crashsuch as above at left and right angles of
about 30 degrees (1) or less from the
front of your vehicle Conditions of front air bags may inflate
Receiving a strong impact to the lower
body of your vehicle, the front air bags may
inflate.
80J099
• Hitting a curb or medial strip
80J100E
• Falling into a deep hole or ditch
WA R N I N G
(Vehicle with the front passenger air
bag deactivation system)
When using child restraint system on
the front passenger’s seat, the front
passenger’s air bag system must be
deactivated; otherwise deployment of
the front passenger’s air bag could
result in the death or serious injury of
the child.
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(1)
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BEFORE DRIVING
75RM4-01E
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
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
75RM4-01E
NOTE:
It is normal for water to drip from the air
conditioning system after use.
4) Check that the hood is fully closed andlatched.
5) Check the headlights, turn signal lights, brake lights and horn for proper opera-
tion.
6) Adjust the seat and head restraint.
7) Check the brake pedal and the parking brake lever.
8) Adjust the mirrors.
9) Check that you and all passengers have properly fastened your seat belts.
10)Check that all warning lights come on as the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
position or the engine switch is pressed
to change the ignition mode to ON.
11)Check all gauges.
12)Check that the brake system warning light turns off when the parking brake is
released.
Once a week, or each time you fill your fuel
tank, perform the following under-hood
checks:
1) Engine oil level
2) Coolant level
3) Brake fluid level
4) Lead-acid battery solution level
5) Windshield washer fluid level
6) Hood latch operation Pull the hood release handle inside the
vehicle. Check that you cannot open the hood all the way without releasing
the secondary latch. Close the hood
securely after checking for proper latch
operation. See the item “All latches,
hinges and locks” of “Chassis, body
and others” in “Maintenance schedule”
in the “INSPECTION AND MAINTE-
NANCE” section for lubrication sched-
ule.
Once a month, or each time you fill your
fuel tank, check the tire pressure using a
tire pressure gauge. Also check the tire
pressure of the spare tire.
Engine oil consumptionIt is normal for the engine to consume
some engine oil during normal vehicle
operation.
The amount of engine oil consumption
depends on viscosity and quality of the oil
and your driving conditions.
More oil is consumed during high-speed
driving and when there is frequent acceler-
ation and deceleration. Under high loads,
your engine also will consume more oil.
A new engine also consumes more oil,
since its pistons, piston rings and cylinder
walls have not yet become conditioned.
New engines reach the normal level of oil
consumption only after approximately
5000 km (3000 miles) driving.
Oil consumption:
Max. 1.0 L per 1000 km
(1 Qt. per 600 miles)
When judging the amount of oil consump-
tion, note that the oil may become diluted
and it is difficult to judge the accurate oil
level.
As an example, if a vehicle is used for
repeated short trips, and consumes a nor-
mal amount of oil, the dipstick may not
show any drop in the oil level at all, even
after 1000 km (600 miles) or more of driv-
ing. This is because the oil gradually
becomes diluted with fuel or moisture,
WA R N I N G
Check that the hood is fully closed
and latched before d riving. If it is not,
it can fly up unexpectedly during
driving, obstructing your view and
resulting in an accident.