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BEFORE DRIVING
75RM4-01E
Charging light
50G052
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. When the engine is started, the
light goes out. The light will come on and
remain on if there is something wrong with
the battery charging system. If the light
comes on when the engine is running, the
charging system should be inspected
immediately by your SUZUKI dealer.
Driver’s seat belt reminder light /
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (if equipped)
60G049
When the driver or front passenger does
not buckle his or her seat belt, this light will
come on and/or blink.
For details of the seat belt reminder, refer
to “Seat belts and child restraint systems”
in this section.
AIR BAG light
63J030
When the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
position or the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to ON, this light
blinks or comes on for several seconds so
you can check that t he light is working.
The light will come on and stay on if there
is a problem in the air bag system or the
seat belt pretensioner system.
WA R N I N G
If AIR BAG light does not blink or
come on briefly when the ignition
switch is turned to “ON” position or
the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to ON,
stays on for more than 10 seconds,
or comes on while driving, the air bag
system or the seat belt pretensioner
system may not work properly, which
could result in serious injury in the
event of a crash. Have both systems
inspected by an authorized SUZUKI
dealer.
4-1DRIVING TIPS
75RM4-01E
52D078S
Running-in
Catalytic converter
80G106
The purpose of the catalytic converter is to
minimize the amount of harmful pollutants
in your vehicle’s exhaust. Use of leaded
fuel in vehicles equipped with catalytic
converters is prohibited, because lead
deactivates the pollutant-reducing compo-
nents of the catalyst system.
The converter is designed to last the life of
the vehicle under normal usage and when
unleaded fuel is used. No special mainte-
nance is required on the converter. How-
ever, it is very important to keep the engine
properly tuned. Engine misfiring, which can
result from an improperly tuned engine,
may cause overheating of the catalytic
converter. This may result in permanent
WA R N I N G
• Fasten your seat belts at all times.Even though air bags are equipped
at the front seating positions, the
driver and all passengers should
be properly restrained at all times,
using the seat belts provided. Refer
to “Seat belts and child restraint
systems” section for instructions
on proper use of the seat belts.
• Never drive under the influence of
alcohol or other drugs. Alcohol and
drugs can seriously impair your
ability to drive safely, greatly
increasing the risk of injury to
yourself and others. You should
also avoid driving when you are
tired, sick, irritated or under stress.
NOTICE
The future performance and reliabil-
ity of the engine depends on the care
and restraint exercised during its
early life. It is especially important to
observe the following precautions
during the first 960 km (600 miles) of
vehicle operation.
•After starting, do not race theengine. Warm it up gradually.
• Avoid prolonged vehicle operation at a constant speed. Moving parts
will break in better if you vary your
speed.
• Start off from a stop slowly. Avoid full throttle starts.
• Avoid hard braking, especially during the first 320 km (200 miles)
of driving.
• Do not drive slowly with the trans- axle in a high gear.
• Drive the vehicle at moderate
engine speeds.
• Do not tow a trailer during the first 960 km (600 miles) of vehicle oper-
ation.
12-1SUPPLEMENT
75RM4-01E
For AustraliaBuilt dateBuilt date is located on Vehicle Identifica-
tion plate.
“Built date” means – the calendar month
and the year in which the body shell and
power train sub-assemblies are conjoined
and the vehicle is driven or moved from the
production line.Temporary-use spare tire (compact spare tire)Temporary Spare Tires fitted to this vehicle
must have a maximum load rating of not
less than 775 kg, or a load index of “99”
and a speed category symbol of not less
than “M” (130 km/h).
Drive with caution when the Temporary-
Use Spare Unit is fitted. Reinstall standard
unit as soon as possible.
Child restraint
Child restraint top tether anchorage brackets
75RM371
Some child restraint systems require the
use of a top tether strap. Top tether
anchorage brackets are provided in your
vehicle at the locations shown in the illus-
tration. The number of the top tether
anchorage brackets provided in your vehi-
cle depends on the v ehicle specification.
TIRE SIZE T135/70R15 99M
RIM SIZE 15 x 4T
COLD TIRE
PRESSURE 420 kPa (60 psi)
WA R N I N G
Child restraint anchorages are
designed to withstand only those
loads imposed by correctly fitted
child restraints. Under no circum-
stances are they to be used for adult
seat belts, harnesses or for attaching
other items or equipment to the vehi-
cle.
EXAMPLE
Front
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SUPPLEMENT
75RM4-01E
54P001207
Remove the head restraint before anchor-
ing the top tether strap. After anchoring the
top tether strap, install the head restraint
back into position and make sure the top
tether strap passes under it as shown in
the illustration.
Follow the above procedure in reverse
when removing the top tether strap.
Please refer to the “Seat belts and child
restraint systems” section in the “BEFORE
DRIVING” section for details on securing
your child.
Rear-facing child restraint
58MS030
If you must use a front-facing child
restraint in the front passenger’s seat, be
sure to move the front passenger’s seat as
far back as possible. Please refer to “Seat
belts and child restraint systems” in the
“BEFORE DRIVING” section for details on
securing your child.
Air bag symbol meaning
72M00150
You may find this label on the sun visor.
Front
EXAMPLE
WA R N I N G
Do not use a rearward facing child
restraint on a seat protected by an air
bag in front of it.
WA R N I N G
Do not install a rear-facing child
restraint in the front passenger’s
seat. If the passenger’s front air bag
inflates, a child in a rear-facing child
restraint could be killed or severely
injured. The back of a rear-facing
child restraint would be too close to
the inflating air bag.
WA R N I N G
NEVER use a rearward facing child
restraint on a seat protected by an
ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH
or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD
can occur.EXAMPLE
12-7SUPPLEMENT
75RM4-01E
Tire rotation4-tire rotation
54G114
To avoid uneven wear of your tires and to
prolong their life, rotate the tires as illus-
trated. Tires should be rotated as recom-
mended in the periodic maintenance
schedule. After rotation, adjust front and
rear tire pressures to the specification
listed on your vehicle’s Tire Information
Label.
For TaiwanAir bag symbol meaning
61MS503
You may find this label on the sun visor.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.
Your vehicle is equipped with the front pas-
senger’s air bag deactivation system. The
front passenger’s front air bag must be
deactivated if a child restraint system is to
be installed on the fr
ont passenger’s seat.
WA R N I N G
Infants and children who require
child restraint systems should not be
seated in the front passenger’s seat
protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in
front of it.
• Never use a rearward facing child
restraint system for the front pas-
senger’s seat.
• If it is necessary to use a forward facing child restraint system for the
front passenger’s seat, deactivate
the front passenger’s front air bag
in advance.
Otherwise, DEATH or SERIOUS
INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
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SUPPLEMENT
75RM4-01E
Refer to the “Seat belts and child restraint
systems”, “Installation with lap-shoulder
seat belts” and “Front passenger air bag
deactivation system” in the “BEFORE
DRIVING” section for details on securing
your child.
For ArgentinaFuel recommendation
75RM304
K12M engine models
To avoid damaging the catalytic converter,
you must use unleaded gasoline with an
octane number (RON) of 91 or higher (or
95 or higher if it is stated on the fuel filler
lid).
These vehicles are also identified by a
label attached near the fuel filler pipe that
states: “UNLEADED FUEL ONLY”, “NUR
UNVERBLEITES BENZIN”, “ENDAST
BLYFRI BENSIN” or “SOLO GASOLINA
SIN PLOMO”.
If a “RON 95” label is attached, you must
use unleaded gasoline with an octane
number (RON) of 95 or higher. Gasoline-ethanol blends
Blends of unleaded gasoline and ethanol
(grain alcohol), also known as gasohol, are
commercially available in certain areas.
Blends of this type may be used in your
vehicle if they are no more than 12% etha-
nol.
Check that this gasoline-ethanol blend has
octane ratings no lower than those recom-
mended for the gasoline.
NOTE:
If you are not satisfied with the driveability
or fuel economy of your vehicle when you
use a gasoline-alcohol blend, you should
switch back to unleaded gasoline contain-
ing no alcohol.
WA R N I N G
When using child restraint system on
the front passenger’s seat, the front
passenger’s air bag must be deacti-
vated; 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
Make sure the front passenger’s air
bag is activated and the “PASSEN-
GER AIR BAG ON” indicator is on
whenever there is no child restraint
installed on the front passenger’s
seat.
or
EXAMPLE
NOTICE
The fuel tank has an air space to
allow for fuel expansion in hot
weather. If you continue to add fuel
after the filler nozzle has automati-
cally shut off or an initial blowback
occurs, the air chamber will become
full. Exposure to heat when fully
fuelled in this manner will result in
leakage due to fuel expansion. To
prevent such fuel leakage, stop filling
after the filler nozzle has automati-
cally shut off, or when initial vent
blowback occurs, if using an alterna-
tive non-autom
atic system.
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INDEX
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75RM4-01E
INDEXSymbols“SET” indicator light ......................................................... 2-115AAccelerator pedal................................................................. 3-12
Accessory socket ............. .................................. ................... 5-6
Adding coolant................................................. .................... 7-28
Adjusting headlight pattern .................................... .......... 2-120
AIR BAG light .................................................. .......... 2-55, 2-106
Air cleaner .................................................... ........................ 7-29
Air conditioner filter replacement ............................. ......... 7-59
Air conditioning system ...... ................................................ 7-58
AM/FM CD player ................................................ ................. 5-33
AM/FM/DAB CD player ........... ............................................. 5-33
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ................................... 3-76, 3-78
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ................... 2- 104
Anti-theft feature ............................................. ..................... 5-79
Assist grips ................................................... ......................... 5-7
Audio system ................................................... .................... 5-33
Auto Gear Shift ................................................ .................... 3-25
Auto Gear Shift oil ............................................ ................... 7-34
Automatic headlight leveling system warning light ....... 2-111
Automatic heating and air conditioning system
(climate control) .............................................. ..................... 5-26
Auto-on headlight system...... ........................................... 2-117
AUX function ................................................... ..................... 5-63
AUX/USB socket ................................................. ................... 5-7
Average fuel consumption....................................... .. 2-74, 2-94
Average speed .................................................. ................... 2-74
BBattery ................................................................................... 7-42
Battery replacement........... .........................................2-12, 2-15
Bluetooth
® audio......................................................... ......... 5-74
Bluetooth® hands-free .................................................... ..... 5-65
Brake assist system............................................ ................. 3-76
Brake discs and brake drums .................................... ......... 7-38
Brake fluid.................................................... ......................... 7-36
Brake pedal .................................................... ..............3-12, 7-37
Brake system warning light ..................................... ......... 2-103
Brakes ......................................................... .......................... 7-36
Braking ........................................................ .......................... 3-75
Brightness control ............................................. .................. 2-70
Built date ..................................................... .......................... 12-1
Bulb replacement ............................................... .................. 7-49
CCable control clutch........................................... .................. 7-36
Catalytic converter ........ ......................................................... 4-1
Center console tray......... ....................................................... 5-9
Central door locking system .................................... ............. 2-3
Changing engine oil and filter................................. ............ 7-25
Changing wheels................................................ .................... 8-4
Charging light ................................................. .................... 2-106
Chassis serial number ....... .................................................. 10-1
Child restraint ................................................ ....................... 12-1
Child restraint system f or countries applied for
UN Regulation No.16............................................ ................ 2-43
Child restraint systems ........................................ ............... 2-40
Child-proof locks (rear door) .................................. .............. 2-5
Clock .......................................................... ..................2-74, 2-98
Clutch pedal................................................... ..............3-12, 7-36
13-4INDEX
75RM4-01E
Horn .................................................................................... 2-128
How ABS works .................................................. ................. 3-77II/S AC Settings ..................................................................... 3-48
Idling stop time ............................................... ..................... 2-78
If you cannot shift CVT gearshift lever
out of “P” (PARK) .............................................. .................. 3-23
Ignition key reminder .......................................... .................. 2-2
Ignition switch................................................ ........................ 3-3
Illumination indicator light ................................... ............. 2-112
Immobilizer system ............................................. .................. 2-1
Immobilizer/keyless push start system warning light.... 2-108
Improving fuel economy ......................................... .............. 4-2
Information display
(instrument cluster with tachometer) ........................... ..... 2-72
Information display
(instrument cluster without tachometer) ........................ ... 2-93
Inside rearview mirror ...... ................................................... 2-23
Installation of child restraint with top tether ................ ..... 2-51
Installation of radio frequenc y transmitters...................... 5-32
Installation with ISOFIX type anchorages ....................... .. 2-49
Installation with lap-shoulder seat belts ........................... 2-48
Instantaneous fuel consumption .............................. 2-7 4, 2-94
Instrument cluster ............................................. .................. 2-68
Interior light ................................................. .................. 5-5, 7-49
Interior workable area for engi ne starting ........................... 3-9JJacking instructions ........................................... ................... 8-1
Jump-starting instructions ..................................... ............ 8-10
KKeyless entry system transmitter............................... .2-7, 2-13
Keyless push start system ... ................................................. 3-6
Keyless push start system rem ote controller.....................2-7
Keys........................................................... .............................. 2-1LLane departure warning indicator light......................... ... 2-110
Lane departure warning OFF indicator light ................... 2- 111
Lane departure warning OFF switch .............................. .... 3-62
Lap-shoulder belt .............................................. ................... 2-35
Lead-acid battery .............................................. ................... 7-42
LED headlight warning light.................................... .......... 2-112
LED headlights ................................................. .................... 7-49
License plate light ............................................ .................... 7-54
Light reminder buzzer.......................................... .............. 2-118
Lighting control lever ......................................... ............... 2-116
Lighting operation............................................. ................. 2-116
Listening to a CD.............................................. .................... 5-50
Listening to an iPod
®........................................................... 5-60
Listening to an MP3/WMA/AAC disc ............................... ... 5-53
Listening to files stored in a USB device...................... ..... 5-57
Listening to the radio......................................... .........5-43, 5-45
Lithium-ion battery............................................ ................... 7-45
Low engine coolant temperature l ight (blue color)......... 2-113
Low fuel warning light ......................................... .............. 2-108
Low tire pressure warning light ...............................2 -101, 3-85
Luggage compartment cover ...................................... ........ 5-11
MMain beam (high beam) indicator light ............................ 2-112
Maintenance recommended under severe driving
conditions (except for EU countries and Israel) ................ .7-8